Shadows of the Heart

Elara Thorne is not who the world thinks she is. Three years ago, she was the brilliant but naïve heiress to the massive Thorne Media empire. Today, she is merely "Ella," a struggling events planner paying off her father's debts after his treacherous CFO, Julian Vance, orchestrated his ruin.

Julian, now the icy, untouchable CEO, holds all the power. He needs a temporary, compliant wife to secure a critical merger-a wife who will never challenge him.

When Elara, desperate for the money to save her family's last asset, agrees to his shocking marriage contract, she walks back into the lion's den. Julian sees a timid, easily controlled woman. He has no idea that the shy Ella is the same ruthless, vengeful Elara who knows every secret flaw in his corporate kingdom.

The contract is simple: One year of marriage, one million dollars, and then freedom.

But as the lines between their bitter rivalry and an undeniable, scorching attraction begin to blur, Julian realizes his "compliant" bride is playing a dangerous game. And Elara must decide if her thirst for revenge is worth risking the last thing she has left: her heart.

Will Elara expose his crimes before Julian discovers her true identity, or will their contracted love become her ultimate downfall?