Publisher's Synopsis
Riley thought she had her life all figured out. Brayden, her first love, was not just her boyfriend-he was her escape from the chaos of her family. He gave her hope, stability, and the promise of a future she could believe in. She never imagined a life without him. But now, that life is her reality.
Her perfectly planned love story has unraveled, leaving her heartbroken and her world turned upside down. To make matters worse, her family is in shambles. Riley's stepmother is hiding secrets that threaten to destroy her father's trust, and despite Riley's desire to expose the truth, she finds herself powerless to act.
When her family faces a devastating financial crisis, Riley is forced to make a choice she never anticipated. Enter Ansel Winson-a billionaire known for his wealth, influence, and guarded heart. His offer is straightforward: a marriage of convenience, bound by a contract. No love, no complications, just a mutually beneficial arrangement to save Riley's family from ruin.
Desperate to protect her family, Riley agrees, stepping into a world of opulence and intrigue that couldn't be further from the life she envisioned. As she navigates her new role as Mrs. Ansel Winson, she grapples with the loss of the love she had with Brayden and the cold reality of a marriage without affection.
But beneath Ansel's sharp exterior lies a man with his own secrets and vulnerabilities. As their lives become entwined, Riley begins to wonder: can a relationship built on a contract ever transform into something real? Or is she destined to live a life without the love she once dreamed of?
Compelling, emotional, and full of unexpected twists, The Contracted Bride is a tale of sacrifice, resilience, and the discovery that love sometimes finds its way in the most unlikely of circumstances.
