The Jaded Bride

Only fools believe in undying love. And Alex Bay was one of those fools. Despite the fact that her parents divorced when she was very young, she still believed in pure, heart-stopping love. Keyword: believed. Ever since Desmond Cole, the college professor she gave her whole heart to, suddenly dumped her out of the blue, without even saying a word, she's been spiraling, too jaded to even think of starting another relationship. Until a dashing, perpetually happy-go-lucky man barges into her life... Aurelius Clarke doesn't seem to have a single care in the world, even after taking over his father’s construction company and becoming somewhat of a celebrity. However, alcohol, stolen pictures, and vicious media rumors send him crashing into Alex's life in the most unexpected of ways. So, when they both receive a sudden wedding invitation from a particular professor, Alex gives in to her jealousy and spite. She convinces Aurelius to pretend to be her boyfriend so they can attend the wedding together, as a couple... (Note: This is the sequel to The Scarlet Bride, also on Readict!)