Vivian Brooks:Tempting the Playboy CEO

MainCharacters

Evelyn Ashford: Evelyn is a strong, independent woman who works as a doctor. Raised by her grandmother, she values her dignity and self-respect. Despite being thrust into a loveless marriage, she refuses to be a doormat and stands up to Dorian's disrespectful behavior. She interacts closely with her parents, Dorian, and the Blackwood family.

Dorian Blackwood: Dorian is a wealthy, charismatic playboy CEO known for his cold-hearted demeanor. He enters the marriage with Evelyn as part of a strategic arrangement. Despite his initial disdain for Evelyn, he is intrigued by her defiance and strength. His interactions are primarily with Evelyn, his parents, and his grandfather, David.

Evelyn and Dorian's Relationship: Their relationship begins with mutual disdain and power struggles. Evelyn's refusal to be disrespected and Dorian's attempts to assert control create a volatile dynamic. Over time, moments of vulnerability and unexpected tenderness emerge, hinting at deeper feelings beneath their antagonistic exterior.

Main Themes

The novel explores themes of power, respect, and the complexities of arranged marriages. Through the tumultuous relationship between Evelyn and Dorian, it delves into the idea that true strength lies in maintaining one's dignity and self-respect, even in the face of adversity. It also examines how love can develop in the most unexpected circumstances.

Hot Chapters

Chapter 1

I lay on the overly plush bed in the guest room of Blackwood Estate in Beverly Hills, staring at the ceiling. Today, I—Evelyn Ashford—officially became Dorian Blackwood's wife. Not out of love, but through a cold transaction, a strategic marriage carefully orchestrated by my parents.

Chapter 2

Dorian dragged me into our room, his grip bruising my arm as he practically shoved me through the door. My heart pounded, a toxic mix of rage and dread swirling in my chest. There she was—some woman sprawled across my bed in pajamas, acting like she owned it, like I was the one crashing her party.

Chapter 3

My mother Catherine overheard the call and lunged for the box, snatching it from the waiter before slamming the door. 'Sweetheart, you didn’t forget what day it is, did you?' I said. 'Forget? How could I? It’s the big day you’ve been scheming for. Put on the outfit I sent, and I’ll come marry you. Deal?'

Chapter 4

A warm kiss brushed my cheek. Dorian’s fingers tightened, hooking my chin to turn my face toward him before his lips claimed mine. Cheers erupted below, but my breath caught, chest tight. So this is my marriage, I thought, staring into the wild, reckless man who’d now be my husband.

Chapter 5

Dorian leaned down, his frame looming over me, a wall of heat and muscle that crushed the air from my lungs. My hands slid up his back, palms grazing the hard ridges of his spine, skin burning under my touch. I forced a sultry purr, 'Honey, you’ve got to be gentle with me,' but inside, I gagged at my own syrupy tone.