Alex Fortenberry built his life to be unbreakable—isolated ranch, locked-down systems, and walls no one could cross. Scarred in body and soul, he wants only peace and privacy. So when pressure from his brother leaves him desperate, Alex turns to the secretive Diamond Bridal Agency for a solution he never expected: a wife. Janie Hamilton arrives with her own scars—ones no one can see. Raised in a world that taught her obedience instead of choice, she’s looking for safety, not romance. What she finds instead is a man who refuses to control her… and makes her feel wanted for the first time in her life. Their marriage begins as a contract. Their connection becomes something neither of them planned. But when the past comes knocking and trust is put to the test, Alex must decide if he’s brave enough to stop hiding—and Janie must believe she deserves more than survival. A steamy, emotional marriage-of-convenience romance about healing, trust, and choosing love.