Tangled in Thorns

Lorraine never imagined her life would be bound by a contract-one that tied her fate to the cold, ruthless billionaire, Evan Carter. Forced into a loveless marriage to secure her family's debt, Lorraine steps into a world of wealth, power, and crushing isolation. Despite Evan's indifference and open affairs, she clings to the hope that beneath his icy exterior lies a man capable of love.

But Evan Carter is not a man easily swayed by emotion. His empire is built on control, his heart encased in stone, and his gaze always fixed on the next conquest-whether in business or in the bedroom. His cruelty knows no bounds, and Lorraine is left to endure not only his harsh words and neglect but also the torment of his affairs flaunted openly before her eyes.

As her pregnancy progresses, the cracks in their carefully constructed façade begin to show. Lorraine battles sickness and loneliness, clinging to her fragile hope for change, even as Evan's betrayals grow bolder. His mistress, Vanessa, makes sure to remind Lorraine of her place, wielding her influence with a venomous smile that slices deeper than any wound.

With Evan's family adding fuel to the fire-cruelty from her mother-in-law and sister-in-law leaves Lorraine even more isolated. Yet, through the suffocating loneliness and relentless pain, Lorraine's spirit refuses to break. As secrets unravel and shadows of Evan's past come to light, Lorraine must decide whether to fight for the man she believes he can be or escape the chains of cruelty that bind her.

In a battle between power and vulnerability, love and control, Cruel Vows explores the thin line between hate and desire, and the strength it takes to survive in a world where love is nothing more than a weapon.