A Vow of Lies

She married him to destroy a deal. Now, he's the only one who can save her. Julia Ashworth has a simple plan: impersonate her timid sister at an arranged wedding, create a massive scandal to nullify the union, and ensure her sister's escape to a new life. It's a desperate, dangerous gamble, but Julia will do anything to protect her family. She's prepared for a fight. She isn't prepared for the groom. Christopher Brennan, a powerful and cynical restaurateur, is on the verge of losing everything. This marriage is not about love; it's a cold, hard business transaction designed to save his collapsing empire. He expects a docile bride he can easily manage. What he gets is a fiery, defiant woman and a kiss at the altar so shockingly electric it shatters his carefully constructed world. Before the ink on the marriage certificate is dry, Julia is caught in a new trap. Her own parents reveal they knew about the deception all along, blackmailing her into continuing the charade for their own financial benefit. Her prison becomes her only protection when they reveal her dangerous ex-boyfriend is searching for her, and her new, powerful husband is the only man who can keep her safe. Whisked away to his magnificent Cape Cod estate, their cold war thaws into a fragile, unexpected intimacy. Trapped behind the walls of Briarstone Manor, he begins to see the brilliant, passionate woman behind the lies, and she sees the wounded, vulnerable man she could be dangerously close to loving. But no secret can stay buried forever. As their fragile trust grows, the foundations of their marriage, and their safety, begin to crumble. Can a love born from a lie ever be real? A Vow of Lies is a standalone, steamy contemporary romance packed with high-stakes drama, suspense, and scorching chemistry. Perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers, marriage of convenience, and forced proximity tropes.