Almost By Design

Almost By Design brings together big-city ambition and small-town Alabama charm in a contemporary Christian romance. Event planner Kenya Stewart is on the verge of a hard-won promotion when a public mistake and a physical injury threaten everything she’s worked for. To steady her reputation and calm her tight-knit family, she agrees to fake a relationship with Dr. Solomon Anruchi, a steady, community-minded physician who once knew a very different version of her. Set in a warm Southern community alive with family expectations, church life, and front-porch conversations, the story blends humorous banter with real questions about calling, identity, and second chances. The romance stays clean and faith-focused, with neurodiverse representation and thoughtful attention to cultural roots. Fans of fake dating, returning-home stories, and hopeful, character-driven fiction that keeps physical content mild will find a gentle, uplifting read.