Navy SEAL + Fake Marriage + Italian Mafia + Werewolves
Alessia Bianchi has always lived under the oppressive control of her family. But when they push her into a corner, she needs protection, and fast. Desperate and running out of options, she turns to the one man who can shield her—Jake Wilder. An ex-SEAL with a reputation that sends shivers down the spine of anyone who crosses him, Jake is both terrifying and mysterious, harboring a dark secret he's determined to keep buried.
When Alessia shows up on his doorstep with an offer he never saw coming, Jake is reluctant at first. But then he catches her scent—an intoxicating mix of vulnerability and strength—and he knows he has to have her. One moment he's agreeing to an insane marriage proposal, and the next, he's walking down the aisle with a woman he barely knows, driven by a primal need he can't ignore.
But marriage is not what he expects. As the days unfold, Jake’s protective instincts intensify, and soon, he’s willing to risk everything—his safety, his heart, and his darkest secrets—to keep Alessia safe and happy. The deeper they fall into their marriage, the more he realizes just how far he’s willing to go for a single moment of peace with her, a moment alone where nothing else matters.
In a world of lies, danger, and betrayal, Jake and Alessia must navigate their twisted union, fighting against forces that want to tear them apart. But the real battle might be the one for their hearts. Will they survive the pressure? Or will the weight of their pasts crush everything they've built?
Genre: Romance
Alessia Bianchi has always lived under the oppressive control of her family. But when they push her into a corner, she needs protection, and fast. Desperate and running out of options, she turns to the one man who can shield her—Jake Wilder. An ex-SEAL with a reputation that sends shivers down the spine of anyone who crosses him, Jake is both terrifying and mysterious, harboring a dark secret he's determined to keep buried.
When Alessia shows up on his doorstep with an offer he never saw coming, Jake is reluctant at first. But then he catches her scent—an intoxicating mix of vulnerability and strength—and he knows he has to have her. One moment he's agreeing to an insane marriage proposal, and the next, he's walking down the aisle with a woman he barely knows, driven by a primal need he can't ignore.
But marriage is not what he expects. As the days unfold, Jake’s protective instincts intensify, and soon, he’s willing to risk everything—his safety, his heart, and his darkest secrets—to keep Alessia safe and happy. The deeper they fall into their marriage, the more he realizes just how far he’s willing to go for a single moment of peace with her, a moment alone where nothing else matters.
In a world of lies, danger, and betrayal, Jake and Alessia must navigate their twisted union, fighting against forces that want to tear them apart. But the real battle might be the one for their hearts. Will they survive the pressure? Or will the weight of their pasts crush everything they've built?
Genre: Romance
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