The Substitute Bride

Eloise is forced to take her half-sister’s place, marrying the formidable Duke Tristan, a legendary warrior feared across the land. Her secret mission from the Emperor is to seduce him and expose his weaknesses. However, her deception is discovered almost immediately. Instead of facing punishment, the Duke issues a cold directive: she must perform her duties as the replacement bride. To endure, Eloise yields to his authority, becoming entangled in a perilous dance of power and forbidden attraction. Can she survive the intrigue, or will she be consumed by the very passion meant to destroy her?