A love doomed from the start, a forbidden love born in the shadows of a world where loyalty is a weapon and betrayal cuts deeper than any blade. Enemies or lovers? For years, they buried their feelings beneath silence, pride, and the lies they told themselves. In a world where nothing is safe and everything comes at a cost, love was their greatest risk-and their deepest wound. Written in Shackles, the third book in The Ruthless Ties Series, dives into the wreckage of two hearts bound by a past too heavy to escape. It's a story of stolen moments, of desperate touches and reckless hope, set against a dark world where survival demands blood, sacrifice, and unbreakable strength. Their hearts have been bruised, battered, and betrayed-but the real battle is only beginning. Because in this world, love isn't enough. To survive, they'll have to fight for each other... and sometimes, against each other. Prepare to have your heart shattered, rebuilt, and shattered again. This isn't just a story about love. It's a story about what you're willing to lose-and who you're willing to become-for it.

Hazel enters an arranged marriage with Rohan, a man scarred by his past and determined to avoid love. He is her replaced groom. Rohan Idris is most eligible bachelor and most ruthless billionaire in the country, determined to never trust women or fall for their traps due to his past. But fate made him the replaced groom of his half brother's bride. Hazal Rayyan is quite, introvert and shy girl. The kind of girl who believes in fairytales. But she was left shattered on the day that was supposed to be biggest day of her life. Could they heal eachother? Or would the fate be proved good or worse by bringing them together? ☆TROUPS ☆ Replaced groom Marriage of Convenience Slow Burn Soft Romance Cold MMC Shy and reserved FMC