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The deeper they fall into their twisted game, the more hatred turns to heat.

Serena King has spent years burying her sins beneath designer heels and ruthless ambition. But no lie lasts forever. When a ghost from her past returns, armed with secrets that could destroy her, she’s forced into a game she can’t control.

The first move? A marriage forced upon her

To him—her brother’s ex-best friend. Her first mistake. The man who was her first… and then broke her heart.

Miles Whitmore.

He’s not the reckless charmer she remembers. He’s colder. Crueler. Hungrier.

Miles wants to salvage his scandal-ridden family’s legacy. He needs power. He needs redemption. But he’s got secrets that could destroy everything too.

Their marriage is a business deal, a show for the public. But behind closed doors?

It’s a war.

A war of lies. A war of seduction. A war of who will break first.

But the deeper they fall into their twisted game, the more hatred turns to heat. The more vengeance turns to obsession.

Because in a world where power is everything and love is the most dangerous game of all…

The biggest threat isn’t their enemies.

It’s each other.

“Serena, we gotta talk about Laurene’s baby shower tomorrow,” Mama said when I answered.

Great.

“Yes, ma’am,” I said, trying to sound cheerful.

“You’re responsible for getting us the perfect present,” she said matter-of-factly. “I’m stressed enough dealing with Reese’s mother and sister’s tacky décor.”

Buzz. Another text from the project site. I didn’t look at it.

I rubbed my temples, my eyes fluttering shut as the pressure built up. A little throb in my head told me a migraine was brewing.

“Make sure it’s something really special. We don’t want to look like we’re just showing up with any old thing,” Mama continued.

“Right,” I murmured.

“Also, I need you to coordinate with Erik. He’s already had a brilliant lunch with that investor from Charleston—the real estate one with the vineyard son? He’s lining something up with the Heritage Commission too. He’s doing so well lately.” She said it like it was news. Like it hadn’t been the headline of every conversation since January.

I opened my eyes.

“I thought I was coordinating with the commission. Since when does he deal with anything related to my company?”

“You were,” she said vaguely. “Either way, he’s handling it now. That lets you handle the baby shower.”

She said it so easy. Like it was nothing.

“Understood,” I said, my voice smooth, unbothered. “I’ve got it covered.”

Through the tinted window, I watched my contractor storm out to scream at the crew again. Another mistake. Another delay.

“And I need you to run to the florist and handle the new arrangements I made. The flowers they tried to give us were poor quality. Too…common. You know what I like. Make sure they’re at the country club in an hour.”

I opened my mouth to protest, but she continued.

“Make sure you’re there early to help set up. And bring me a latte from Café L’Amour while you’re on your way too. Oat milk, sugar-free syrup. We just need the right gift to tie it all together.” Another pause. “Did I already say that?”

“Yes, Mama. I’ve got it handled.”

“Good,” Mama said, and the call ended without a goodbye.

I stared at the dark screen for a beat too long.

If I screamed, no one would hear it through the soundproof glass.

If I cried, it would smear my mascara.

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Laurene King had it all: beauty, wealth, and a sexy secret affair with Reese Ashbourne— the brooding heir of her family’s sworn enemy.

But one reckless night shattered everything.

Tragedy struck. Laurene disappeared. And Reese was left with betrayal, unanswered questions, and scars he’ll never forget.

Now, Laurene is back, forced to return to the life she fled, but her homecoming comes with a cruel twist. Their families, teetering on the edge of ruin, have resurrected an old deal to save themselves: an Ashbourne and a King must marry—or lose everything.

Only this time, Reese is the groom. Not his brother.

Haunted by the past, Reese craves revenge as much as he still craves her. Trapped in a forced proximity neither can escape, their chemistry ignites—and so do their secrets.

But someone knows the truth about that night. The lies that tore them apart are unraveling, and the shadowy danger lurking in their luxurious world could destroy them both.

With their second chance at love and their families’ legacies hanging by a thread, Laurene and Reese must choose: bury the past or watch everything crumble to ashes.

The clock is ticking, and some truths are better left buried...

Lush is a steamy, high-stakes arranged marriage romance packed with angst, enemies to lovers to enemies, buried secrets, millionaire glamour, danger at every turn, and a heroine who plays dirty. Perfect for readers of Dynasty, 80s soap opera and mystery. This novel contains cursing and sex scenes, and intended for audiences 18 years and older.

Tinia (TUH-NIA) Montford is a Pisces who’s a sap for romance, especially when there’s (tons of) kissing. Loves eighties sitcoms and will consume anything with chocolate. She graduated from the University of San Francisco with a degree in English and Graphic Design. She is currently pursuing her MFA in Fiction.