Elena Reed has consistently lived in the shadows, her calm nature keeping her out of the spotlight. But when her family's financial difficulties drive her into an organized marriage, she's tossed into a world she's not ready for — and into the arms of Damian Blackwood, a strong extremely rich person with a record for being cold and demeanor. Damian doesn't have faith in love, only in control. Consenting to this marriage should be a simple deal, yet Elena's genuine presence starts to work on the walls he's gone through years building. Her tranquil versatility interests him, and soon, she becomes more than just a reluctant bride. However, Damian's world is dreadful, and his foes are continuously watching. When a merciless opponent focuses on Elena, their delicate relationship is put to a definitive test. As secrets unwind and injuries from way back re-emerge, Damian and Elena must choose if their bond is sufficiently able to stand the test of time - or it was ill-fated from the onset. Loaded up with energy, tension, and twists, Bound by Vows and Lies is a holding story of affection, disloyalty, and reclamation that will amaze you until the last page.