Life is not a straight path, nor is it a perfect equation with predictable results. That's How Life Works is a compelling guide that unravels the hidden patterns, unspoken rules, and essential truths about how life operates. This book serves as a wake-up call-challenging your perceptions, breaking down self-imposed limitations, and revealing the mindset shifts necessary to navigate life's complexities. Through powerful insights, thought-provoking lessons, and real-world applications, this book will help you understand: - Why some people succeed while others remain stuck in the same cycles - How your thoughts, habits, and decisions shape your reality - The importance of adaptability, resilience, and self-awareness - How to break free from limiting beliefs and take control of your own journey Life doesn't hand out success, happiness, or purpose-you create them. This book will push you to see beyond excuses, embrace discomfort, and take the necessary steps toward a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you've ever felt lost, frustrated, or unsure of your direction, That's How Life Works will be your guide to waking up, taking action, and truly understanding the mechanics of life.

When Arianna marries billionaire Zach Price to save her family, she doesn't expect to fall in love with a man who'd always consider her a second choice. An unexpected turn of events brings the couple closer together, but can a marriage based on lies and deceit ever survive? ***** When Arianna's older sister, Olivia, decides to run away on the day of her wedding, Arianna is forced to take her place to save her family from ruin. But her new husband is angry, heartbroken, and seems to hate her guts. The cold, elusive billionaire Zach Price has never quite struck Arianna as the kind of man she'd want to spend her entire life with. She was more than content with her sweet, thoughtful boyfriend Noah, but when circumstances force them together, Zach and Arianna's hearts get entangled in a way she never saw coming. As the couple grows closer, they must battle the demons of their past and of the lives they left behind - especially when Olivia returns and decides she wants Zach all for herself. Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual abuse, and mentions abortion and miscarriage. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren Tachibana