The Marriage Gamble: Desire Unleashed
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Last published Sun, Mar 16, 2025
Serenity Blackwell has been shattered by a past filled with abuse, leaving her terrified to trust her heart again.
Zayden Prescott has been burned by betrayal, his heart now encased in ice.
Both come from powerful, wealthy families-Zayden's one of the most influential dynasties, rich beyond compare, and Serenity's family is no less formidable, ruling their own empire.
When fate forces them into a marriage neither of them wants, sparks fly in a way they never expected. Despite their fears and hardened hearts, they can't deny the growing chemistry between them. As their bond deepens, they'll have to confront the shadows of their pasts.
Will they allow themselves to love again, or will their scars keep them apart?
This is book one of the Unleashed series.
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