I ruined a man’s life because I trusted the wrong person.

That mistake turned my name radioactive.

Vegas forgives risk, not failure—and I learned fast that loyalty only goes one way when you’re the daughter no one ever wanted. Rosebud Investigations kept me alive, off-grid, and untouchable…

Until the Shadow Brides called with a contract I couldn’t refuse.

One year. One groom.

Dante Valera—owner of Obsidian, king of Vegas, and the man who hates me most.

He needs me to save his empire. I need him to help destroy my mother.

Attraction doesn’t make us allies.

Danger doesn’t make us enemies.

Marriage doesn’t make us safer. It makes us lethal.

He might own the city. But I own the game.

I’m Opal Greer.

And when I gamble, I never fold.

THE DAMAGED BRIDE is a dark contemporary enemies-to-lovers romance set in the glittering city of Las Vegas, featuring forced proximity, an arranged marriage, and morally gray characters. With high-stakes power plays and dangerous alliances, it’s perfect for readers who crave ruthless ambition, electric chemistry, and relationships where love is as lethal as betrayal.

This book can be read as a standalone, but The Shadow Brides is best enjoyed in order.