Blurb
I married the wrong man.
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I chose safety—until my soulmark flared to life at my sister’s Infernal Union and shattered the illusion.
It didn’t burn for my husband.
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It burned for a stranger with a devil’s grin and blood on his hands.
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Owen Duvain is a demon cloaked in charm, a walking curse dressed in tailored control. His touch ignites the mark on my skin. His gaze sees the parts of me I’ve hidden from everyone else.
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But he’s dangerous. Secretive. Bound to deals inked in darkness and debts still waiting to be paid.
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Every instinct tells me I made vows—and I shouldn’t break them.
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Even if I’m starting to forget why I made them in the first place.
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Now my certainty is slipping, my world splintering, and the man I married is becoming someone I don’t recognize.
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Owen doesn’t ask me to choose him.
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The bond already has.
Angela Ballas, Goodreads
The book had me from the start and kept my attention the entire time. I couldn’t put it down because I had to know what happened next. I enjoyed the banter and relationship between Fated Mates, Owen and Bella. I love the touch her and vibes from Owen. Loved all the details..characters, plot, scenery..everything!
Susan Kearney, Amazon
This book keeps you wanting more with each chapter. The twists, the turns, the heat! Character development and the ability to describe the atmosphere, the intent, the want, the desire and so much more are at the core of this book. Eagerly awaiting the next installment in the series.
Brittnay, Amazon
All I can say to start off is …. OMG…. Everyone needs an Owen. I couldn’t put the book down as soon as I started to read it. Even when I did have to put it down, I was always rushing to pick it back up to finish it. This is a must read!!!! 5 stars!!!!. I was about to get my hands on an early copy so I could read and review it.
Content Warnings and Triggers
Relationship and Emotional Themes
Mental Health and Emotional Distress
Abuse and Violence
Supernatural and Dark Fantasy Elements
Legal and Institutional Themes
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Infidelity and betrayal
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Contested divorce
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Emotionally manipulative partner
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Gaslighting
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Soulmate/fated bond trauma
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Obsessive romantic dynamics
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Power imbalances in romantic relationships
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Romantic manipulation
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Exploration of morally black and morally gray characters
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Anxiety and panic
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Depression and emotional numbness
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Emotional burnout
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Grief and disillusionment
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Trauma responses
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Nightmares and insomnia
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Domestic abuse (emotional, psychological, physical)
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Recounted sexual assault (non-graphic but emotionally intense)
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Child endangerment and implied neglect
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Physical assault
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Coercion, manipulation, and threats of violence
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Demonic contracts and possession
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Non-consensual supernatural bonding
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Soulmark and magical branding
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Fate and prophecy
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Visions of death and violence
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Hell as a setting
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Power hierarchies involving non-human beings
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Family court and custody
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CPS involvement
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Corruption within legal systems
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Legal manipulation through status or power
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Social work and trauma intake scenes
Societal Themes
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Gendered power dynamics
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Class based disparity
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Institutional failure to protect
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Community resource burnout
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Survival within systems of control
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