Married By Mistake Novel Madeline Crawford

Zara Castellano doesn’t cry. She doesn’t beg. She doesn’t love. As the only daughter of the most feared mafia family on the East Coast, Zara was raised to command armies and slit throats in silence. At twenty-three, she’s spoiled, dangerous, and untouchable. Men want her. Enemies fear her. And everyone obeys her. Everyone… except Lucien Blake. A self-made billionaire with no allegiance to blood or bullets, Lucien becomes the pawn in a deadly marriage contract—one that ties him to a woman he’s never met but already loathes. Zara doesn’t want a husband. She wants a pet. A toy. A man she can dominate. Lucien isn’t used to bowing. But this time, saying “no” means death. Thrown into a marriage forged by blood and greed, the two clash like fire and ice. Zara pushes. Lucien resists. But behind every fight is a heat they can’t escape—and a twisted attraction that might just destroy them both. Zara doesn’t believe in love. She believes in control. And now, she owns a man who refuses to break. “You don’t have to love me, Lucien. You just have to kneel when I say so.” NOTE: If you’ve read my other books, you know my women bite back and my men bleed beautifully for them. Married to a Monster flips the classic dark romance—this time, the monster wears red lipstick and diamond stilettos. Expect power games, obsession, hate that turns to heat, and a heroine you’ll love to fear. This story contains dominance, manipulation, dark secrets, and psychological warfare—but always consensual. Trigger Warnings: Violence, dark themes, emotional manipulation, power imbalance, sexual tension, sex, obsession. Tags: Mafia Princess, Billionaire Husband, Enemies to Lovers, Forced Marriage, Dominant Heroine, Dark Romance, Power Couple.

"You're just my credit card. You're worthless, Jemima. And your ugly face makes me want to puke." Those were the words Jemima Wilson heard on her two-year anniversary—from the boyfriend she'd sacrificed everything for, while her best friend lay naked in his bed. Hours later, she woke up in a hospital bed with a ring on her finger and a husband she never chose: Khalid Greyson, her cold, demanding boss, and the CEO of Greyson Corporation. Their marriage was arranged by their mothers, sealed by contract, and built on nothing but obligation. But the man who pinned her against the wall on their wedding night, who touched her like he owned her... he's nothing like the emotionless husband she expected. Now Jemima must decide: lock away her broken heart, or give Khalid the chance to be the only man who can truly claim her. But in a world where being the CEO's wife comes with enemies lurking in every shadow... will she survive long enough to choose him?

||Book 1 of Wild and Wicked Series|| A relationship has never had a place in Fiona Chen's chaotic life. What she needed was someone who would take her out of her boredom, minus the commitments. Becoming the bodyguard of a handsome but stubborn businessman sounded just like the perfect job for her. Except she made one fatal mistake—she slept with him the night before she was supposed to meet him. Realizing her mistake, the fiery Fiona immediately turned away the contract. But when Luca Han, the handsome CEO, showed up on her doors with an offer she could not refuse, Fiona was forced to work with him and pretend to be his wife to uncover a secret from her past. Falling for him was never part of the plan. Until she sensed that Luca wanted her as badly as she wanted him. There was just one problem. Fiona was definitely not who she said she was. And knowing the truth could either make them stronger together... or keep them apart forever.

Isadora Love knows what her future will look like. Married to one of the Madigan brother’s and living an exciting life. Unfortunately she never expects to be married to the oldest Madigan brother, a man that is known for cruelty and ruthlessness. But over time, she starts to discover hidden sides of him. A part of him that was buried years ago to protect himself and his family. Will Isa’s love for him be enough to thaw his icy heart or will Jude forever remain the villain?

Akala ni Averill Alarcon, sapat na ang sakit nang ipagpalit siya ng nobyo sa ibang babae. Pero hindi pala roon nagtatapos ang kanyang pagkawasak. Sa isang iglap, itinapon siya ng kumpanyang itinayo niya sa sariling kamay — siniraan, pinagtulungan, at itinaboy na parang walang kwenta. At sa gabi ng kanyang pagbagsak, dumating si Sebastian Dela Vega — ang CEO na kilalang walang puso, brutal sa negosyo, at mas bihasa sa laro ng kapangyarihan. Isang kasunduang kasal ang inalok niya… kapalit ng paghihiganti ni Averill sa mga taong sumira sa kanya. Pero sa likod ng kasunduang iyon, mas malupit pa pala ang kapalit. Dahil si Sebastian—hindi lang siya gagamitin, kundi unti-unting dudurugin… Kasal ba ito para sa kanyang tagumpay? O para tuluyang sirain siya

Alliyah Agustin thought her life was finally falling into place. She was about to marry her long-time boyfriend, Chester — the man she’d built her dreams around, the man everyone envied her for. The venue gleamed with gold, the air smelled of white roses, and her so-called best friend, Kassandrah, stood by her side as maid of honor. Everything was perfect. Until it wasn’t. When the ceremony began, Chester was nowhere to be found. In his place stood a stranger — dark suit, darker eyes, a smirk that didn’t belong anywhere near an altar. The crowd murmured, the priest hesitated, and before she could even process what was happening, the papers were signed. She had just married Alexander Nicholas Astley, one of the most powerful billionaires in the country — and the most feared man in the underground world. What Alliyah didn’t know was that her “perfect” fiancé and “trusted” friend had sold her — a deal made to clear a debt, sealed with her hand in marriage. And in the dangerous world she was dragged into, her survival would depend on one impossible question: Was Alexander her captor… or her savior?

She was Eliha Fair, a combative woman, positive in life, and with a work-from-home job. All she wanted was to have her own life and her own family. She was not happy with her life because she was incarcerated even though she was not a prisoner. Until she suddenly traveled in another world. And woke up to marry a vampire. Her dream is to get married. But a strange creature fulfilled her dream. She wants to escape the Vampire World because she still has a mission left in the real world. But she already loves her husband, Keegan Vampyres. Will she still leave Vampire World if she wants to keep her marriage? But can she even leave the world destined for her? And what if the sin was then revealed in another world?

When Vera Collins caught her boyfriend in bed with her best friend, her world shattered. She ran from heartbreak straight into the arms of a stranger — a man who would soon change her life forever. That man turned out to be Lance Lancelot, the cold, powerful CEO of Lancel Group. When he offered her a two-year contract marriage worth 100 million dollars, she accepted — not for love, but to fund her dream of building a hospital. But falling in love was never part of the deal. When his girlfriend returned, Vera was cast aside and left broken once again. Years later, fate reunites them — this time, Lance lies in a coma, and the only one who can save him is the woman he once let go. Now, the question is — Will Vera heal him… or walk away for good?

Hermione Windsor was supposed to be a bride until she discovered her fiancé’s betrayal on the night before their wedding. With her future on the line and her father’s arranged marriage looming, Hermione accepts the only escape offered to her: marriage to Rhys Huxley, the man she has hated since high school after an incident. Cold. Ruthless. A billionaire who believes she once ruined his life and betrayed his trust. Their marriage is not a contract. There are no conditions. No escape. To Rhys, marrying Hermione is punishment. To Hermione, it is survival. But as resentment turns to desire and buried truths begin to surface, Hermuone realizes the most dangerous thing about her husband isn't his power, it’s the feelings he never meant to have. When love begins as spite, can it survive the truth?

Because of the horrendous agreement, Solly Arien was forced to marry an unknown man to save her sister, Sandy Ariela, from facing the consequences of their father's selfish decision. Solly was afraid that Sandy might hurt herself again because of too much anxiety from the unwanted marriage. She had no choice, but to took her sister's position instead. Solly thought agreeing to marry Raddix Varzen would finally fix everything. Until destiny starts to play, twist get turns, chest of secrets began to unfold, and her urge to escape from the chain of uncertainty, slowly turns into the urge to search for her true identity.