Blurb: A marriage built on secrets. A passion fueled by betrayal. And a love that could destroy them both... Elena Carrington thought her life was under control-until she was forced into a marriage with Aiden Laurent, the billionaire heir she has despised for years. What was meant to be a strategic business deal quickly turns into a high-stakes game of survival when Elena uncovers the shocking truth about her father's death, her family's dark past, and the deadly conspiracy that has linked her fate to Aiden's. As Elena and Aiden are drawn deeper into a world of lies, manipulation, and dangerous power plays, they find themselves on the run from enemies they didn't even know existed. Aiden's icy demeanor hides the secrets he's spent years trying to bury-but as their chemistry ignites and the truth comes to light, Elena begins to wonder: is Aiden a victim of his family's legacy, or the mastermind behind the web of betrayal? With each new twist, Elena is forced to choose between love and survival. And when Sofia, Aiden's sister, enters the picture with motives of her own, everything Elena thought she knew begins to unravel. Is Sofia an ally or another enemy waiting to strike? But the biggest shock is yet to come: when a cryptic message reveals that someone within their inner circle has been orchestrating everything from the start. The question now is simple: can Elena trust anyone? As the walls close in and Elena's past collides with her present, she must make a choice that will change everything. But in the end, one burning question remains: Is Aiden the man who will save her-or the one who will destroy her? And when Elena uncovers the truth, will it be too late to escape the trap that's been set for them both? A phone call shatters the silence: "You think you're running away from me, Elena? You're already trapped." The line goes dead.
"I do."
Two words. Just two words.
They slipped from my lips like venom, searing my pride with every syllable.
Cameras flashed, champagne flowed, and the opulent hall echoed with applause. But none of it drowned out the bitter truth-I had just married the man I hated most in this world.
Aiden Drake.
Billionaire tycoon. Ruthless negotiator. My family's sworn enemy.
And now... my husband.
His cold blue eyes locked onto mine, sharp enough to cut glass. His smirk-cocky and insufferable-made my blood boil. The tailored tux hugged his tall, arrogant frame like it was stitched with the devil's own thread.
I wanted to slap that smug look right off his face.
Instead, I kissed him.
Not a soft, romantic kiss. No. This was war.
Our lips met like a battlefield-fierce, unyielding, and electric. The crowd thought it was passion.
It was rage.
When we finally pulled apart, Aiden leaned in, his whisper like ice against my burning skin.
"Congratulations, Mrs. Drake. You've just made the worst deal of your life."
I smiled sweetly.
"Not if I ruin you first."
Because this marriage wasn't about love.
It was revenge wrapped in silk and vows.
And I was going to destroy him-one kiss at a time.
“You need a bride, I need a groom. Why don’t we get married?” Both abandoned at the altar, Elyse decided to tie the knot with the disabled stranger from the venue next door. Pitying his state, she vowed to spoil him once they were married. Little did she know that he was actually a powerful tycoon. Jayden thought Elyse only married him for his money, and planned to divorce her when she was no longer of use to him. But after becoming her husband, he was faced with a new dilemma. “She keeps asking for a divorce, but I don’t want that! What should I do?”
Madisyn was stunned to discover that she was not her parents' biological child. Due to the real daughter's scheming, she was kicked out and became a laughingstock. Thought to be born to peasants, Madisyn was shocked to find that her real father was the richest man in the city, and her brothers were renowned figures in their respective fields. They showered her with love, only to learn that Madisyn had a thriving business of her own. "Stop pestering me!" said her ex-boyfriend. "My heart only belongs to Jenna." "How dare you think that my woman has feelings for you?" claimed a mysterious bigwig.
"There will be no falling in love, we will only act as a loving couple when we are in public, we will share a room to make it believable, but no intimacy, touching is off-limits. We'll only have sex once a month, and that's solely to produce an heir. You won't interfere in my business, and I won't interfere in yours. You will be my wife in every sense and you will not be involved with any other man," he said, arrogance seeping from every word. I watch his mouth move, I'm not ready to fall in love with any man, especially not one as arrogant and egoistic as him. I can handle acting as a loving couple, and as for intimacy once a month. I can agree to that just to satisfy my sexual cravings with no strings attached. "Where can I sign?" I asked since I had nothing to lose. *** Nadine's wedding dreams turned to nightmares when she caught her sister and fiancé cheating! With a secret recording, she's ready for revenge. But then mysterious billionaire Logan West offers a deal: A Contract Marriage to take down her ex's empire. But what Nadine doesn't know is her life is getting complicated as she takes her chance to get revenge or risks everything for a chance at love?"
Iris grew from an orphaned child to the adopted daughter of the Stewart family at age ten, finding warmth in her nominal uncle Vincent's kindness. Seven years later, she became his secret lover. When Vincent's engagement was announced, gossip spread about the notorious playboy CEO finally settling down. But only Iris knew the extent of his cold, two-faced nature. Iris fell for Vincent and, through tears, begged, "Marry me," only to be met with his frosty refusal. Defeated, she accepted a lawyer's proposal, sparking public excitement. Then, on her wedding day, Vincent pleaded desperately, "Don't marry him…"
"You're mine, little puppy," Kylan growled against my neck. A soft gasp escaped my lips as his lips brushed my skin. My mind screamed at me to push him away-the Lycan Prince who had humiliated me again and again, but my body betrayed me, leaning into him before I could stop myself. He pressed his lips against mine, and his kiss grew more aggressive, more possessive as I felt my legs weaken. What was I doing? In a split-second, I pulled away and slapped him hard across the face. Kylan's eyes darkened, but the smirk on his lips exposed his amusement. "You and I both know we can't fight this, Violet," he said, gripping my wrist. "You're my mate." "And yet you don't want me," I replied. "You told me you were ashamed of me, that l'd never be your queen, that you'd never love me. So please, accept my rejection and let me go." "Never," he whispered, his grip tightening as he pulled me closer. "Soon enough, you'll be begging for me. and when you do-I'll use you as I see fit and then I'll reject you."
She was a world-renowned divine doctor, the CEO of a publicly traded company, the most formidable female mercenary, and a top-tier tech genius. Marissa, a titan with a plethora of secret identities, had hidden her true stature to marry a seemingly impoverished young man. However, on the eve of their wedding, her fiance, who was actually the lost heir to a wealthy dynasty, called off the engagement and subjected her to degradation and mockery. Upon the revelation of her concealed identities, her ex-fiance was left stunned and desperately pleaded for her forgiveness. Standing protectively before Marissa, an incredibly influential and fearsome magnate declared, "This is my wife. Who would dare try to claim her?"