The Bride Banks, Maya

**The Bride** by Maya Banks is a steamy contemporary romance that'll have you forgetting about your tea going cold. When a powerful businessman finds himself in an arranged marriage with a woman who's anything but compliant, sparks fly in all the right ways. This isn't your grandmother's romance—Banks delivers sizzling chemistry alongside themes of trust, power dynamics, and finding love in unexpected places.

Perfect for readers who devour Sylvia Day or E.L. James but want characters with actual personalities. Banks, a New York Times bestselling author, knows how to craft alpha heroes who aren't complete jerks and heroines with genuine backbone. This contemporary romance hits all the right notes without drowning in purple prose.

This preloved copy from Patina Paperbacks has lived a little—just like the best stories do. Great for beach reads, commute entertainment, or whenever you need an escape from reality.

**Reader Reviews:**
"Couldn't put it down! The tension between these two had me completely hooked from page one."
"Finally, a romance where the heroine doesn't just swoon—she fights back. Addictive stuff."