hellocores
Jailyn Kenzie and Ezra Smith have been at each other's throats since childhood, their families the fiercest of rivals. But on Jailyn's 18th birthday, everything changes. Their fathers drop a bombshell: to solidify a crucial mafia alliance, Jailyn and Ezra must marry.
Bound by a deal neither wants, they're forced into close quarters, where old animosities clash with undeniable sparks. Every shared glance is a battle, every touch a betrayal of their long-held hatred. Yet, beneath the surface, something shifts.
As they navigate the dangerous world of their families, they discover unexpected vulnerabilities in each other. Can Jailyn and Ezra overcome a lifetime of loathing, or will their forced union ignite a war that consumes them both?