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Bond of Hatred
288 pages
A feverish, high-stakes battle of wills where bitter enmity ignites into consuming passion under the pressure of a forced marriage.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a glamorous, high-stakes emotional arena where every glance is a challenge and every conversation is a sparring match. The pace is propulsive, driven by a feverish tension that crackles between two fiercely stubborn protagonists locked in a battle of wills. It is a deeply angsty, melodramatic experience, steeped in the intoxicating atmosphere of immense wealth and inescapable proximity. The narrative thrives on the friction of power dynamics, transforming bitter hostility into an overwhelming, undeniable passion. It will absolutely delight readers who crave the unapologetic intensity of vintage category romance, where defiant heroines and ruthless alpha heroes collide in a spectacular explosion of pride, vulnerability, and hard-won devotion.
- Mood
- tense
- glamorous
- emotionally charged
- feverish
- Tone
- melodramatic
- intense
- passionate
- angsty
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- enemies to lovers · marriage of convenience · power dynamics · fierce protection · consuming passion
- The writing
- Emotive and breathless, driven by sharp, sparring dialogue and vivid descriptions of simmering physical tension.
- The arc
- Begins in a state of desperate, defensive hostility and burns through layers of pride to reach a hard-won, passionate surrender.
- Who it's for
- Fans of vintage category romance who devour unapologetic alpha heroes, defiant heroines, and explosive, high-stakes emotional confrontations.
Content notes
- death of a sibling
- child custody threats
- emotional manipulation
- coercive marriage dynamics
About the book
Sarah Hartwell's sister died in childbirth leaving a son she's determined to protect. So when Greek tycoon Alex Terzakis comes to claim his brother's child, Sarah stands firm in the face of his dizzying wealth and power. In a final, desperate attempt to get rid of Alex, she gives him an ultimatum: if he wants the baby he'll have to marry her!
Believing Sarah is a gold-digger, and expecting her to name a price for the child, Alex is surprised by the beauty's proposal...but astounds her by accepting. Yet Alex refuses to have a marriage in name only...he will claim his bride! (Copied from harlequin.com)
Description from Open Library.
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