She's My Sleeping Pill Novel

Fifteen years ago, Stefan witnessed his elder brother's murder at the hands of their trusted driver, leaving him unable to sleep soundly and plagued by nightmares. He learned to trust no one. Cayenne works relentlessly, managing only three hours of sleep daily as her family's sole provider while her mother battles tuberculosis. She seeks stability working as a hotel receptionist until Stefan makes her a shocking proposition: an extra $3000 monthly to sleep beside him. Desperate to afford her mother's medication and her brothers' education, Cayenne is tempted but hesitant. When she accidentally falls asleep intoxicated on his bed, the situation becomes real. Stefan must confront his deepest fears: can he trust someone enough to sleep peacefully again? Cayenne must navigate the growing complexity between them. As they uncover truths about each other's identities, their relationship deepens in unexpected ways.