Contract Bride

I remember him—the one I rejected three years ago. But now, when my family is on the brink of ruin, I only have this summer to get married successfully. Summer in Arlington, where all the nobility gathers. And he is there too… the one who now despises me… But I won’t listen to the traitorous thudding of my heart. I won’t even look in the direction of the one I couldn’t forget. I’m ready to marry for convenience someone else to save my loved ones.

And, most importantly, to keep hidden that terrible secret that would sign my death sentence.

I remember her—the one who said no to me three years ago. And I was sure everything was over, but a chance meeting proved how wrong I was… Now I’m ready for anything so that victory will be mine. There’s only this summer to get what I want—but I won’t repeat my previous mistake. I won’t wait for her agreement. Now everything will be on my terms.