~He didn't marry her to love her. He married her so she could never escape him~. RUDRA SINGH RATHORE : Indian police officer, billionaire, and feared by all; is not a hero, not a lover, and not a typical fiancé. He is the ultimate Hades. A man who controls everything... even her life. DURGASHAKTI RATHEE is a strong-willed, fearless, and unbreakable woman. She was chosen as his fiancée in childhood; a woman, fate bound to him long before either of them had a choice. He never wanted this marriage. Never wanted her. But when circumstances tighten like a noose and secrets threaten to destroy everything he has built, Rudra does the only thing he knows how to do; He traps her. Not a love marriage. Not arranged. Not forced. A trap marriage, crafted for the fiery woman who was slowly unraveling his control. A union born of duty, buried grief, and unspoken rage. A cage disguised as vows. But Hades has secrets and some truths were hidden even from him. And Persephone was never meant to stay silent. As past wounds bleed into the present and buried truths claw their way out, the line between punishment and penance begins to blur. Will Shakti survive the dark world Rudra has created? Or will the billionaire police officer claim her completely; body, mind, and soul? A dark second chance royal romance of obsession, guilt, and redemption; where broken vows lead to unforgivable desire. Tropes : Enemies to Lovers x Forced Marriage Possessive Morally Grey Hero Power Imbalance Romance Second Chance Love Happily Ever After #3 Cruel Love (8/2/20) #2 Cruel Husband (8/2/20)

#1 in Forever together. #1 in First Attempt. #1 in Arranged Love. Karuna Singhania: She belongs to a typical Indian family where a girl has many restrictions but thanks to her parents, they granted her some freedom and because of that, she becomes a successful teacher. Now, when she had achieved her career goals, her parents want her to get married and settle down in her life. •••• Raj Tandel: There was a time when he used to be the most joyous person and believed to spread happiness. But something cruel happened to him, which modified the entire agenda of his life, and now he only wants to stay alone. He now believes that happiness is not meant for him. •••• Read to find out: What's written in their destiny? How are these strangers gonna meet each other? Is Karuna going to heal Raj and take away all his miseries? Will they have Arrange Marriage, or is it gonna be the Love one? •••• Join Raj & Karuna, on their journey of Love, Marriage, and Healing. ••••• An honest review by my reader:- 'Wonderful story. Just came across it and read it in one go and it became one of my favorite books.' A/N: Hey lovely reader! If you're a diehard fan of reading romantic drama with some comedy and interesting twists then 'YOU ARE MOST WELCOME,' because you're in the right place. I'll suggest you give this book a try and trust me, you're gonna have fun reading it, just like I had while writing it. With love, Prisha Agarwal.❤