Marriage by Design
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Last published Sun, Jun 15, 2025
Marriage by Design is set in an Alternative Universe with our favorite characters.
Two strangers, Bucky Barnes and Ruby Bass, are forced into a picture perfect marriage by their families.
They can't stand each other, but between the lies, late nights talks, glances and moments, something real begins to grow. And that's when things get really complicated.
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