Sleeping Beauty's Husband

Torn between duty and desire, can a marriage of convenience blossom into true love? Cynthia Miller's life takes a dramatic turn when she's thrust into the shadowy world of the Smith family. Deceived by her own father, she discovers that she's been bartered into marriage with Alston Smith, a wealthy, handsome, and influential man who has been in a coma since a devastating car accident. As an illegitimate daughter, Cynthia finds herself a mere pawn, a substitute bride in a high-stakes game she never agreed to play. Entering the gloomy Smith mansion, Cynthia steps into a room shrouded in darkness, only to realize that this very night marks her wedding to Alston. The weight of her father's deception crashes down upon her as she grapples with the reality of her situation. She is now bound to a man she's never met, a man trapped in a silent world of his own. Cynthia resigns herself to fulfilling her familial duty, prepared to care for her comatose husband with unwavering dedication. But fate, it seems, has a twist in store. As Cynthia settles into her new role, tending to Alston's needs, a miracle occurs. Alston awakens from his long slumber, sending shockwaves through the Smith family and beyond. The man Cynthia thought she knew, the silent figure in the bed, is suddenly alive and present. The implications of his awakening are far-reaching, threatening to upend the delicate balance of power within the Smith family and throwing Cynthia's carefully constructed world into chaos. Now, Cynthia finds herself face-to-face with the husband she never expected to meet. But who is the real Alston Smith? And what will his awakening mean for their marriage and the secrets hidden within the Smith mansion? This captivating **romance** story explores themes of family obligations, unexpected connections, and the transformative power of love. As Cynthia navigates the complexities of her new life, she uncovers hidden truths and confronts her own desires. Will Alston see her as a wife or a caretaker? The unexpected turn of events sets the stage for a passionate and unpredictable journey. Will their arrangement lead to a genuine connection, or will the secrets of the Smith family tear them apart? With Alston awake and Cynthia grappling with her newfound feelings, their unusual marriage faces unforeseen challenges. Can Cynthia and Alston overcome the circumstances that brought them together and find true happiness, or will their union remain a loveless façade?