His Reluctant Bride by Skye Wilson

I married him to save a life.
Not to be his wife.

I made the deal. My life for Will’s.
Now I’m part of the very world I’ve spent years avoiding—bound to a man whose name no one dares speak aloud.
The Shadow doesn’t want a wife, and I sure as hell didn’t plan to become one. But a deal is a deal. And in The Below, deals are everything.
So I’ll survive this. I’ll stay quiet. I’ll play the part.
But he sees more than I want him to. And the longer I stay in his world, the harder it is to pretend I don’t see him too.

His Reluctant Bride is the second standalone in The Below—a dark, steamy series of paranormal mafia romances set in a world ruled by vampires, shifters, and fae. Each book follows a different couple (or throuple+), and while their stories can be read individually, all characters are deeply interconnected, with emotional arcs and plot threads that span the series. For the richest experience and to avoid spoilers, reading in order is highly recommended.

⚠️ This book is a slow-burn forced proximity romance and contains sensitive themes that may be triggering for some readers. Please check the content warnings before reading. Your mental health always comes first.