King's Contracted Wife
Esme Birchfield, the illegitimate daughter of Duke Rathon of Baredon, is trapped in a life overshadowed by her half-sister, Merina, the true heir of Baredon lands. With a father indifferent to her and no mother to turn to, her existence is one of sorrow and neglect. As a means to clear the family debt and fund his favored daughter's future, Duke Rathon agrees to a deal: Akane must marry the infamous King Liam Garrison of Eastbrone. Forced into a contracted marriage with no choice to refuse, Esme is faced with the question: Will life with King Liam bring further imprisonment and sorrow, or will it offer the happiness she's long been denied?