Substituent Bride

The Shadow Bride is a haunting tale of duty, mystery, and a love that defies fate. When 23-year-old Avery is forced to marry her late sister’s fiancé to preserve a long-standing family tradition, she finds herself leaving behind her dreams for a life she never chose. Set in the quiet, eerie countryside of Montana, Avery is thrown into a loveless union with the brooding and distant Elias—a man mourning the woman he was meant to marry. But Avery soon senses something more than grief lurking in Elias’s eyes. Whispers of secrets buried in the woods, a strange connection to the moon, and a family with a history shrouded in darkness begin to unravel around her. She may have said “I do” out of obligation—but what she doesn’t know is that her husband’s curse is only just beginning to unfold.

That 'yes' could mean my death, torture, hate, disrespect, rape or anything more heartless and brutal. But, keeping my head high I said 'I am ready!" He was the king of Arab, living miles away and had an evil plan against my Empire proposed for the marriage in front of Royal court with me but little did he know was nothing I had on my mind. I agreed for the wedding and his face fell. I could clearly see the anger and hate he had for me as expected a straight denial. But, I couldn't deny. I had to accept it for the sake of my empire and my family didn't know anything about the conspiracy. I didn't know what he had for me but I somehow made myself ready for everything he had to give and never let him succeed in what he was thinking. But, my world turned upside down when I reached his Empire. I couldn't believe he had such plans. This is the Journey of Princess Gulaab as she accepted the proposal of a Twisted Sultan about whom she knows nothing. All she knew was he was planning a vast conspiracy against her Empire and she was the only one who could ruin his plan to ashes. She didn't twice of herself, she didn't twice about how she would be treated far away from her Empire. All she cared was only well for her Empire and she could literally do anything for her Brother and her Empire. Mature Content!!!

Jessie Stewart spent twelve years as an orphan before she was finally brought home to the Stewart family. For the first time in her life, she had parents and brothers. But the very people who promised to love and protect her turned against her. Bruce Stewart, her father, who once vowed she'd be his cherished daughter, told her that if she had any conscience at all, she wouldn't fight Mia Stewart, her adoptive sister, for a man. Her brothers, who swore they'd spoil her rotten, dragged her onto an operating table just to draw blood for Mia. As for her fiancé, Henry Lawson, every time things got dangerous, he chose to protect Mia instead of her. Three years later, Jessie's parents were on their knees in tears. Her once arrogant brothers slapped themselves in shame. Even her arrogant ex-fiancé knelt at her feet. They all begged her to come back. Little did they know, Jessie's heart had long since been closed off during those countless nights of pain and betrayal. She had already met the love of her life. In the years to come, she would never again be alone. He tended to her every need. To him, Jessie was everything and more.

They had brought Olive into the Levine family under the shadow of illegitimacy, living a life concealed from the world. However, one day, her stepmother concocted a plan for a marriage replacement, coercing her into wedlock with Edward Johnson. She demanded that Olive take on the role of her stepsister. Olive found herself bound to a man notorious as ‘The Devil,’ an unsightly and disfigured villain. Little did she know, he harbored a well-kept secret. His mother had perished in a blaze, ignited by his stepbrother, transforming him into a vengeful figure. To pursue his vendetta, he sought to marry Olive’s stepsister, believing her to be entangled with his stepbrother. And he was deceived by them again... What would transpire when Edward uncovered the ruse? Would he spare her life? Could Olive soften the heart of this ruthless beast? __ The room was dark when he emerged behind me. His fingers skimmed against my bare shoulder, making me flinch, and his warm breath caressed my ear while his hand slipped down my navel. "Your body is mine, if not your heart." His hoarse voice made me close my eyes shut.

Blurb... Olga a sweet beautiful Polish girl, has a huge crush on the son of a family friend by name Zane, a ruthless scillian mafia boss. Despite the fact he always ignored her. She has her eyes and heart on him ever since they where kids. Her hearts get shattered when she hears that he is getting married to his girlfriend Julia. But still she decides to attend the wedding to at least see him for the very last time before he gets married. On getting to the wedding it happens to be that the bride doesn't show up, due to some lackadaisical character of her's and Mr and Mrs Harrison after seeing how many guests sitted already for their son's wedding. Couldn't help but find an option for him. And guess who was the option??? Did they live happily ever after??? Did he see and love her as his wife???? Did he really feel anything for her despite the fact he always ignored her??? Read and find out.... Characters Protagonist Name:Zane Harrison. Age: Middle aged. Personality: Wise, kind and strong willed. Physical description: Tall, dignified, blue eyes and authoritative. (Apparently every woman's dream) Back ground: A scillian mafia born into wealth. Conflict: Struggles hard within himself to suppress what he feels for Olga and instead goes ahead to get married to someone who he feels totally nothing for out of desperation and pride. Antagonist Name: Olga Kowal Age: 24 Personality: Curious,naive and independent. Physical description: Slim, blonde hair, Tall and beautiful Background: Daughter of a wealthy up and doing clothing business man. Whose father also happens to be close business associate with Mr. Harrison Conflict: Struggles with her own prejaudices, misunderstanding's and situation fate has put her.

Ariana Mason lives with her Uncle and Aunt. She is a 21-year-old student who knows nothing about her actual parents. Her day starts like any other day except for one thing. Her aunt Helen sold her to a 40 years old businessman. His goons were chasing her for their boss as she was running in an abandoned place for her life. Ryan Walter, 24 years old, thinks that life is perfect because he has everything. His family, business, mansion, and a good-looking sweetheart, his soon-to-be wife. Until his wedding day, his lover runs with the other man. In agony and rage, he is going home when he walks on Ariana, running away from the goons. He saves her from them, but she has to marry him and stay with him for at least five years. Can she stay married to a man who already has someone in his heart? A man who saves her but in return wants everything except for love. A man who has dark desires in corners for his lover, but now she has to bear them.

She's a young woman who's trying to understand everything about her life. After losing her mother she's been on a run since, running from something should couldn't understand. What is it that her Step Brother wants from her ? What are Lisa's intentions, her best friend? She has been kept in the dark with all her questions unanswered. But it won't be long before she finds the truth. Things take a wild turn when she has to make an unexpected decisions forced by circumstances. Marry the notorious Alpha, Ethan. Ethan on his side battling with the provocative elders trying to push his buttons. The council set against his success. Everyone knows he's the most powerful Alpha and has lead his pack to success from the moment he stepped into place. And now everyone wants a piece of the success and power that comes with it. All trying so hard to put him on the strings so they can sway him around. But he's perfectly aware. And all their attempts make him angrier. Awakening the beast lodged inside him. What will happen when he meets his new arranged Bride? Would he be able to love and accept her? Will he see past what The Council set her out to be? What is Natasha's plan? Will she join alliance with and battle the world that stand against them? Or would both of them crush and burn like how everyone else expected. And Natasha has what everyone needs. She has the key unveiling hidden secrets. Now it's only a game of: Who can she really trust?

Georgina knew nothing of her father's dealings with the Richardson family. She only knew that she had fallen in love with her husband against his wish. She desired Adam so much but as theirs was a marriage convenience, she could only look, not touch. She had her own reason for agreeing to marry him--which was not financial gain, as Adam ruefully thinks but how could the truth stay hidden, when she shared such intense passion with her husband...

Warning: Mature content, psychological Sully, a young lady of House Star, is kidnapped on her wedding day by the head of House Silverclaw. The head decides to give her to one of his daugthers as a slave, but his eldest son intervens and wants her for himself. Thus begins a forced married life between Sully Star and Damien Silverclaw. Sully wants to end House Silverclaw. Yet, she finds herself falling for her husband, the one she should hate. With his intimidating yet alluring presence, he seems to pull her towards him. Can she succeed in her plan, or will she succumb deeper and fall for her enemy?

Olivia thought her life was going to be perfect after she was adopted at a legal age by the Brookes couple, who were well-known businessmen in New York. She later found out that the reason for her adoption was only for a marriage agreement because the Brookes couple only had a male child and needed a female child to fulfil their end of the bargain. Things got worse for Olivia when she realized her fiance, Kellan hated her to the core and had another woman in his life, and she had no choice but to go through with the marriage. Will Olivia be able to survive all the troubles she would go through in the hands of Kellan and his girlfriend who would do anything to get rid of her?