Love Behind the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Betrayal cuts deeper than any blade, especially when it comes from those closest to you. Whitney Valentine, moments away from saying "I do," finds her life shattered when she and her stepsister are abducted. Although her fiancé, Simon, orchestrates a daring rescue, Whitney's relief is short-lived. A devastating confession from her stepsister unveils a clandestine affair with Simon, revealing a web of deceit that strikes at the heart of Whitney's world. But the treachery doesn't end there. Whitney soon discovers that Simon, now a powerful CEO, was the mastermind behind her kidnapping, driven by a ruthless desire to eliminate her. Fleeing for her life into the unforgiving wilderness, Whitney stumbles upon a enigmatic stranger who offers her a temporary sanctuary. With no other options, she accepts his help, unaware of the secrets he holds and the true nature of his intentions. Returning to the Valentine family home after a harrowing night, Whitney is met not with comfort, but with cold indifference. She learns of their plan to exploit her supposed demise through a macabre "ghost marriage," a scheme to line their pockets at her expense. Disgusted and heartbroken, Whitney escapes once more, seeking refuge in a hospital. There, she receives another life-altering shock: she is pregnant. Faced with the difficult decision of whether or not to proceed with the pregnancy, a group of individuals led by a strikingly dressed man arrives, claiming to be the father. He insists on speaking with Whitney, hinting at a shared past and a future she never imagined. This contemporary **romance novel** is filled with suspense, betrayal, and unexpected twists, exploring themes of family loyalty and deception. Dive into a world of intrigue as Whitney navigates a treacherous landscape of love, loss, and shocking revelations. Will Whitney embrace this new reality, or will the shadows of the past continue to haunt her? Will she find true love amidst the chaos, or will the masks of those around her forever conceal their true intentions?