A love that perseveres, a heart that breaks, and a choice that changes everything. -- Lara married the man she cherished most, believing their vows would bind them forever. But love, as she soon learned, was not always enough. Lucas Gabriel Dela Merced never wanted her. To him, she was nothing more than a wife in name---an unwanted presence in his life. Still, Lara refused to surrender to despair. She clung to hope, determined to prove her love and salvage their broken marriage. She poured her heart, hoping, praying that one day he would see her, choose her, love her. But fate was cruel. Lucas' heart was never hers to begin with. Faced with the agonizing truth, Lara stands at a crossroads. Will she keep fighting for a love that may never be hers, or will she finally find the strength to walk away? Will she finally allow herself to heal from the wounds of unrequited love or will she continue to confine herself within this loveless marriage, forever branded as Lucas Gabriel Dela Merced's Unwanted Wife? ••• DISCLAIMER: This story is written in English.

Sabrina Reed is Nathan Alden's wife, but not by his choice... EXCERPT****** "I found her like this, sir," the guard announced. Sabrina stirred at the voice, blinking groggily and rubbing her eyes to chase away the blur clouding her vision. A towering figure stepped into focus. "What are you doing out here, Sabrina?" Nathan's voice was sharp, cutting through the fog of sleep. His jaw was tight, words pressed between clenched teeth. She blinked again, brushing hair from her face as she sat up. "What are you doing out here?" he repeated-louder this time, more demanding. He stood before her in a jet-black suit and white button-up shirt, sleeves rolled just enough to expose forearms clenched across his chest. His eyebrows were drawn tight, his eyes narrowed. "I came back late last night and... the guard was gone, so... I just fell asleep," she said softly, eyes lowering under the weight of his glare. He dismissed the guard with a silent nod, then stepped closer. "Where were you last night?" he asked, voice taut with suspicion. She yawned, trying to blink herself fully awake. "I've been volunteering at the animal shelter." "Get up," he ordered, tone clipped and harsh. "You expect me to believe that? Don't animal shelters close at a decent time?" She remained seated, her legs too stiff to move. "Yes, but-" "Get up!" he barked.

{Editing} Boundaries are tested in this steamy love story. Join Firen and Vice on a journey where they not only find each other, but are forced to understand themselves. Meet Firen, the pure blooded fire female whose only concern is staying afloat and enjoying life after a nasty breakup with her ex fiancé, keeping life on a very short leash. Meet Vice, the ice man whose a party animal, Whose free spirit had unexpectedly fell into Firen's path. This girl who managed to snag his attention more than a fleeting moment has him falling in a trance of seduction he is determined to relinquish to this fiery female. See what happens when these two meet. Get ready to dive into the cold flames of desire. Will Firen be able to warm up to Vice's twisted past that has molded him into the man he is today, or will Vice burn in the flames of her inner most essence? This is my original series story. Please don't steal it, or I'll enact copyright laws. Photo does not belong to me. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED I worked long and hard for this. So please don't be that guy/girl. Follow the books fan page @coldflamesWP on Twitter! The more publicity, the better! Or just share with friends if you like the story line!