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Cruelest Contract
2025
First Published
4.22
Average Rating
492
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Expect plenty of twisted surprises when a bookish accountant confronts an offer she can't refuse from a dangerously seductive mafia ranch boss... I’ve been given a choice. I can marry one of the four fearsome Tempesta brothers. Or else bury my own troubled twin brother after his latest misdeeds. It’s a sacrifice I will make with no hesitation. For years I’ve tried to escape my family’s mafia legacy. I should have understood this was always a fantasy. It doesn’t matter that I changed my name and stayed far away from the chaos I was born to. In the end, I cannot outrun the obligations of blood. With my twin's life on the line, I’ll honor the deal that promises to keep him safe. As a cruel favor, I’m allowed to pick which of the Tempesta brothers I’ll walk down the aisle with. One week among them is all the time I’m given to make up my mind. Just one week in their vast ranch fortress in a remote corner of Wyoming to decide which of these intimidating men I’ll agree to marry. They are all different. All gorgeous and seductive. And all uniquely challenging in their own way. But only one of them stands out and fascinates me to the point of obsession. Years ago, Julian Tempesta saved my life and now our intense physical attraction is undeniable. Julian, as the charismatic eldest brother, is also the natural leader and protector, not a man who intends to use me and then callously crush my heart to pieces. When Julian says this marriage will be real, I believe him. I’m in far too deep by the time I understand the truth. I’ve foolishly trapped myself in a devil’s bargain. And now my ‘husband’ will be my undoing… If you've ever wondered what would happen if The Sopranos move to Yellowstone.... *Bookish Introverted Accountant and Morally Grey Mafia Ranch Boss *Arranged Marriage *Dark Western/Mafia *MY WIFE Obsession *Secretive Brotherhood *Protect Her At All Costs *Gothic Atmosphere *Possibly Haunted House *Stand Alone

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4.22
Number of Ratings
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Author

Cora Brent
Cora Brent
Author · 44 books

I'm a huge fan of insta-love, grunge era flannel, my vintage Kenmore sewing machine, embroidered dishcloths and absolutely everything that has to do with 1980s pop culture (i.e. leg warmers, scrunchies, big hair, early Madonna, boom boxes, wood paneled walls, stonewash jeans, etc). If you believe in Happily Ever After and improbable love stories, chances are I'll love you too!! Email: corabrentwrites@yahoo.com

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