For Emma Montgomery, life as the pampered daughter of Manhattan's elite carried the weight of impossible expectations. Groomed from birth to lead her family's corporate dynasty, genuine love seemed an elusive dream amid the superficial trappings of wealth. That is, until a shocking proposal opened doors to an unexpected future.

When her father arranges for Emma to enter a marriage contract with James Reynolds, the charismatic heir to a powerful political family, she sees it as an escape from her turbulent past. But neither Emma nor James could foresee the firestorm of passion and betrayal that would be sparked by their convenient union. 

As the one-year countdown on their sham marriage begins, Emma finds herself falling for James's unexpected depths and charm. But James has his own demons - bound by duty to fulfill his father's Machiavellian ambitions while his own heart belongs to another. As cordial pretenses melt into smoldering intimacy, their worlds collide in a maelstrom of corporate greed, political ambition, and star-crossed desire.

In this sumptuous tale of love among New York's upper echelons, Emma and James become delicious pawns in a high-stakes game they never imagined playing. With every blistering secret revealed, every heart-wrenching choice posed, they must decide whether to surrender to the inescapable lure of power and privilege, or burn it all to the ground for a love too intoxicating to deny.

Twisted Fate: Power Plays

Sarah paced the living room, her frustration mounting with each unanswered call to James. Days had passed since their last conversation, and the silence from his end was deafening. She felt neglected, cast aside like an afterthought in the tumultuous drama unfolding between him and Emma. 


"Doesn't he understand how much I need him right now?" she muttered, tossing her phone onto the couch in exasperation. 


The unfamiliar surroundings of the apartment she had been staying in only amplified her sense of isolation. Sarah had no friends or family in this city, no one to confide in or seek solace from. The walls seemed to close in on her, suffocating her with their oppressive silence. 


On impulse, Sarah grabbed her purse and headed for the door. She needed to get out, to breathe fresh air and clear her mind. Perhaps a change of scenery would provide the respite she so desperately craved. 


28: The Ex