by Catharina Maura is a popular contemporary billionaire romance that follows the high-stakes emotional journey of Elena Rousseau and Alexander Kennedy. It is widely celebrated in the "BookTok" community for its intense angst, steamy scenes, and dramatic "marriage of convenience" trope. The Plot: A Desperate Deal
However, the proposal isn't purely altruistic. Alexander needs a wife to gain control of his grandfather's company, and he plans to use Elena as a tool in a long-standing revenge plot against her family. Forever After All by Catharina Maura
Alexander is depicted as a possessive, emotionally unavailable CEO who initially insists the relationship is physical only. by Catharina Maura is a popular contemporary billionaire
The book is famous for its "third-act" grovel. After Alexander pushes Elena away, he must go to extreme lengths to win her back, which many readers cite as one of the best examples of the trope. Alexander needs a wife to gain control of