Ava lost her parents young and was raised by her loving grandmother. Now, her grandmother needs expensive heart surgery, and the family is drowning in debt.Ruthless billionaire Alexander Blackwood ruined Ava's career by stealing her biggest client. She hates him.To secure his inheritance and full control of his empire, Alexander must marry before his 35th birthday—or lose everything to the board.He offers Ava a cold deal: marry him for one year in a contract marriage. Pretend to be his wife in public. In return, he'll pay all medical bills and clear her debts.Ava has no choice but to accept and move into his luxurious world, swearing to keep it fake and guard her heart.But living together, heated arguments turn into undeniable passion. Slowly, Ava falls into her arrogant husband's irresistible trap, discovering the vulnerable man behind the ice.

Elara Thorne is done with her chaotic city life. After escaping a controlling ex, she craves a fresh start in the quiet, misty town of Blackwood—a place nestled against an ancient forest where legends whisper of wolves under the full moon.On her first week, she meets Kai Rivers: tall, brooding, with piercing silver-gray eyes that seem to see straight into her soul. He's the reclusive owner of the sprawling estate on the forest's edge, and something about him pulls at her like an invisible thread. A chance encounter in town leaves her breathless, her skin tingling from the brief brush of his hand.But Blackwood hides secrets. Strange howls echo at night, and Elara feels inexplicably drawn to the woods. One full moon, curiosity leads her deep into the trees... where a monstrous rogue wolf attacks.She's saved by a massive black wolf that shifts into Kai—revealing he's the Alpha of a hidden werewolf pack. The touch that saved her life ignites the **mate bond**, an unbreakable pull that marks her as his fated one. Kai warns her away: claiming a human mate nearly destroyed him once before, and dark forces are rising—rogue wolves and an old rival pack hungry for war.As attacks escalate and Elara discovers her own suppressed werewolf bloodline awakening (heightened senses, dreams of running on four paws), she must choose: walk away from the danger... or embrace the wild call of the moon and fight for the man—and the beast—who's stolen her heart.A heartfelt contemporary werewolf romance full of fated mates, protective alphas, pack loyalty, and the thrill of discovering your true power under the stars. Perfect for fans of destined love and supernatural adventure!