Zaria Williams thought she had left her past behind — the betrayal, the lies, and most of all, *him* — Julian Blake, her former boss who pinned his crimes on her and ruined her career. Now, with a new job and a new life, Zaria is finally back on her feet. But when Ethan Sterling, her cold and powerful billionaire CEO, discovers her connection to his long-time rival, he makes an unexpected offer: marry him — for business, for revenge, and for image. What starts as a fake marriage built on strategy quickly spirals into something dangerously real. Secrets unravel, sparks fly, and emotions run high as Zaria finds herself caught between her past and present. But the closer she gets to Ethan, the harder it becomes to tell what’s real… and what’s just part of the plan. After all, when love and revenge collide — someone’s bound to get burned. ---