Tobias and Talia are complete opposites, yet thrown together in an arranged marriage. Can they navigate married life in the wake of a terrible tragedy? ***** After being pressured into an arranged marriage to merge their families' companies, Talia and Tobias are stuck living together as husband and wife. Although they are both unhappy, neither tries to make the best of it. Tobias is too busy, and Talia is too distraught by the tragic death of her former fianceé, Jason. But as time goes by and they spend more time together, an undeniable attraction develops between the two. Despite this, Tobias can't seem to see past his jealousy of Jason and accept Talia - and Talia, plagued by guilt, is unwilling to let Jason go. Are the two heading for better - or are they headed for far worse? [[word count: 50,000-100,000 words]]

"He would never forgive me if he knew, Isabella." Williams voice is pained as he lingers just millimeters from my lips. "I won't tell him. You don't have to either. Please, just one kiss." I beg him. The torture on Williams face becomes unbearable as he attempts to tell me no once more. "I'll burn in Hell for this." He groans between clenched teeth before slamming his desperate lips into mine. Then we will burn together. ~*~*~ Isabella is shocked when she comes home from university to find that her father has taken on a new partner at his law firm. William Frederick Harris is the epitome of suave in his three piece suits and perfectly groomed hair. Much younger than most of the partners Isabella is used to, she finds herself helplessly attracted to this older man. William spends sleepless nights at Bella's home preparing defense cases for clients, but one night when Bella's father isn't present changes everything. Will William risk his prestigious job and friendship with Isabella's father over a woman who will be gone in a matter of months? Or will he manage to keep his urges to himself as a beautiful younger woman begs for his unholy attention. Started: 06/07/2018