THE WAYWARD WIFE

Ariel Lilian Dunsmore has been pledged to Marques Brandon Sutton since birth. Howbeit, she has not seen her betrothed since the age of eleven, thus when they are wed by proxy, their adult appearance is a mystery to each other. She grudgingly accepts her mother-in-law's (Sonya Sutton) outlandish plan believing her husband loathes her for their forced marriage. Hoping for love to blossom, she replaces his bribed to disappear, mistress. (secretly by Sonya)

Although Brandon Sutton has always loved Ariel, his pride chaffs at their fathers' predestining their lives disregarding their desires. Thus, once they're wed, he's torn between worshiping his bride, and proving he's free to live his own life.

Howbeit, once his wife arrives fully clad in mourning black because of her mother's recent death, he finds himself intrigued. Despite a clumsy and painful wedding night in the dark, Brandon's determined to keep his wife.

A series of misunderstandings cause Ariel to flee and begin her reluctant life as her husband's mistress. While Brandon frantically searches for his wayward wife, he finds himself enmeshing with his new mistress, Lily Wilmington.

Both experience rampant emotions. Love, lust, and guilt make it near impossible to escape the webs of deceit they've woven. Yet for their marriage to succeed, they must find a way.