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

In a poignant narrative of love, longing, and the tumultuous journey of self-discovery, meet Serwaa a young woman whose pursuit of a brighter future leads her down a path of regret, heartache, and unexpected twists. After turning down a marriage proposal from her childhood sweetheart, Kofi, Serwaa sets out for the bustling city in pursuit of her dreams. Yet, as she navigates the challenges of urban life, she grapples with the weight of her decisions, haunted by the specter of what could have been. Despite her resilience, Serwaa finds herself ensnared in a web of unforeseen circumstances, testing her resolve and pushing her to the brink. Just when she begins to find solace in the arms of another, fate intervenes, thrusting her back into the orbit of her past. Now, as old wounds resurface and emotions run high, Serwaa is confronted with the ultimate dilemma: to embrace the familiar comforts of yesterday or forge ahead into the unknown. Through moments of triumph and despair, Serwaa's journey serves as a powerful reminder of the complexities of the human heart and the enduring struggle to find where one truly belongs. Disclaimer: I don't own the pictures used on my cover, and in the book. PG: 18+ Highest Rankings: # 2:world, 22:04;20} #8: Ghana, 08: 07:20} #7; Ghana, 08; 09:20} #8; Sensation, 08;09;20} #1; Ghana, 09;09;20} #1; Sensation, 29;09;20}