Billionaire Bargain / Twisted Bargain

Description

Caught in a never-ending cycle of cleaning up after her troubled father's vices, Ariana's life takes an unforgivable turn when he trades her off to the tormented billionaire of their small town. Marco Blackstone holds the power to wipe away her father's debts, but at a staggering cost—Ariana must comply with his every demand. Her descent into a world of opulence and danger begins with the ominous task of cleansing bloodstains from Marco's exquisite suit. In the midst of her captivity, Ariana accidentally uncovers a clandestine conversation that tightens the twisted bond between her and Marco. Faced with an imminent threat to her life, she becomes an unwilling participant in a sham engagement orchestrated by Marco himself. Trapped in a realm she never desired, Ariana battles a web of deceit, unsure whom to trust. As the facade of their pretend union deepens, Ariana's race against time intensifies. What started as a charade takes an unexpected turn, blurring the lines between pretense and genuine emotion. Will Ariana find herself uttering the words "I Do" for real, even as the shadows of their arrangement cast long-lasting consequences? Indulge in the gripping tale of a small town billionaire romance, where Ariana's resilience collides with the façade of wealth, and the lines between obligation and desire blur in a high-stakes game of hearts. NOTE: Formerly titled Twisted Bargain as part of the Underworld Kings series. New cover, new title, same content.