Love me, Nikolai

The night Marlena Rousseau forged the wrong painting… she didn’t just get caught. She got claimed. Nikolai Volkov, New York’s coldest billionaire, walks into her life with a deal that feels like a death sentence: Marry him for one year, obey every rule… or lose her freedom forever. Marlena only agrees for one reason – her dying brother. But living with Nikolai is nothing like she expected. He watches her. He protects her. He lies to her with the same mouth that kisses her like she belongs to him. Then she discovers the truth: He chose her. Targeted her. Needed her to lure out the monster she calls father. Their fake marriage turns into obsession, secrets turn into passion, and enemies turn into something darker. But in a world built on lies, Marlena learns one brutal lesson – loving Nikolai might save her… or destroy everyone she has left. Perfect for readers who love contract marriage, enemies to lovers, dangerous men, and love that hurts before it heals.