On the day of her arranged marriage to Adam, the ruthless Alpha of a rival pack, Princess Elara runs away with her lover Jacob only to discover he is already married and has been using her for her father’s wealth and influence. When she confronts him, Jacob kills her instantly.Hours later she wakes up again, reborn just before the moment she fled. Weakened and stripped of some of her werewolf abilities (though she doesn’t yet know it), Elara makes a cold decision: she will go through with the marriage to Adam. By becoming his wife, she intends to provoke Jacob into jealousy and greed, luring him into openly attacking her new status and wealth so the packs will finally see him for the traitor he is. What begins as pure revenge becomes something far more dangerous. Playing the perfect political bride, Elara finds herself falling for the very man she once believed was heartless. Yet the approaching full moon threatens to reveal how much of her werewolf strength is gone… while a long-lost lover steps from the shadows, ready to claim what was never truly hers to keep.In a world of betrayal, power, and second chances, Elara must decide which betrayal will destroy her and which love might finally set her free.

This book contains explicit adult themes and is intended for readers 18+ only. It is not suitable for younger readers. **** Sophie Hallmark has spent years trapped in a lackluster relationship with her boyfriend Donald, a selfish lover who never prioritizes her pleasure. Deep down, she's harbored a forbidden crush on Don Monero, her best friend Anne's charismatic, much-older father since she was a teenager. She's caught his lingering stares more than once, but she's always kept her desires locked away. When an opportunity arises to deliver documents to the Monero household, Sophie seizes her chance. Monero, a successful restaurateur, has quietly waited for her to come of age. He's orchestrated the perfect setup: convincing Anne to recommend Sophie as a new hire at his upscale restaurant, giving him the perfect excuse to pursue her. Sophie accepts the job, drawn by both the work and the chance to be near him. After Anne leaves for shopping one afternoon, the tension ignites into an explosive, passionate encounter—hands down the most satisfying sexual experience of Sophie's life. They both agree it's unforgettable. As Sophie resumes work, guilt over the kiss drives her to apologize to Monero in the most intimate way possible: steamy, no-holds-barred makeup sex that deepens their secret affair. Their chemistry is electric, their encounters addictive, and the restaurant thrives as they carefully hide their relationship. In a world of simmering desire, Sophie must decide if the intoxicating passion she’s found with the man she’s always wanted is worth the risk of everything blowing up—family ties, friendships, and the fragile life she’s built especially when she finds out her mother has interest in Don Monero. How will she be able to fight the war alone?