Arranged Marriage Trope

Misery Lark, daughter of the powerful Vampyre councilman of the Southwest, is once again an outcast. Called to uphold a historic peace between Vampyres and Weres, she reluctantly agrees to a marriage of convenience. The Were Alpha, Lowe Moreland, rules with both authority and emotion, distrusting Misery. Her true motives, unrelated to politics, drive her to reclaim what she cherishes most, even if it means living alone in Were territory with the wolf.

Billionaire CEO Dante Russo, who thrives on control, is forced into an engagement with Vivian Lau, a jewelry heiress and daughter of his enemy, due to blackmail. Despite his plans to destroy the blackmail and their betrothal, he finds himself unable to let her go.

Vivian Lau, the perfect daughter, agrees to the arranged marriage to elevate her family's status. Though Dante isn't her dream partner, she never expected to crave his touch or fall in love with him.

Sofia knows what it's like to be the consolation prize—too young, not blonde, and not an ice princess like her sister. When her perfect sister runs off with the enemy, Sofia is given to Danilo in her place, knowing she'll always be second best, yet still longing for his love.

Danilo, accustomed to getting what he wants—power, respect, and the ice princess—finds himself wounded when another man steals his bride. Now, Sofia takes her sister's place, but she's not the sister he lost. Unable to forget what he’s lost, Danilo risks losing what he’s been given.

Benjamin Radcliff, the filthy rich and handsome catch of the century, has been my nemesis since childhood. Our feud started when the servant's daughter clashed with the billionaire prince. Now, years later, I'm on his hit list. When he summoned me privately, I feared the worst. I expected a fiery confrontation and the undeniable heat that always ignites when he looks at me with those deep brown eyes.

Yasmin Karam, daughter of one of the world's richest men, faces a dilemma when her father, on his deathbed, wishes her to marry a man of his choosing. However, Yasmin loves a servant her father would never approve of. Desperate, she strikes a deal with her father's right-hand man, Julian, unaware of his dark motives.

Julian Faraci, determined to become the most powerful man, sees his mentor's illness as a chance to seize everything. To secure his inheritance, he forces Yasmin, whom he despises, into marriage.

As Queen, I have no choice but to marry to ensure an heir for the country and continue my bloodline. Jonathan is an unsuitable choice—charming, powerful, attractive, and vying to be Prime Minister.

When he saves my life and invokes the Marriage Claim, I'm faced with a tough decision. Does he want my heart or my crown?

Euthalia, a princess cursed with magic that harms all who look into her eyes, is used as a pawn by her power-hungry father, the Lord of the Night. Her father arranges her marriage to Ahmed, the Prince of the Underworld, leaving her fearful for her new husband. Ahmed, though his father's only son, is traded away for this marriage and must forge a bond with Euthalia or face dire consequences. As the Court of Night watches, Euthalia must choose: flee and doom her husband, or stay and risk bringing death to everyone around her.

Princess Annika, living a life of luxury but lacking control, faces a loveless marriage for political gain due to her father's coldness. Meanwhile, Lennox, dedicated to the Dahrainian army and reclaiming their stolen throne, sees love as a distraction. Despite their circumstances, love finds them both, and they are irresistibly drawn to each other. Kiera Cass weaves a sparkling romance in this tale of star-crossed lovers and long-held secrets.

Nineteen-year-old Princess Madelynn is duty-bound to marry whoever her father chooses, never expecting it to be the feared Fae King, Lucien Thorn. Despite her initial resolve to show her unhappiness, Lucien's respect and kindness make her question the rumors about him. As she uncovers his dark family history, she feels protective of him. With a war brewing and enemies trying to keep them apart, Madelynn fights to protect her kingdom. Despite wanting to hate Lucien, she can't deny her growing feelings for him.

Declan Knight must marry a Hartley, but when his beloved leaves him before their wedding, he's forced to marry her sister. He plans to fake it for a year.

Esme Hartley, always overshadowed by her sister, has secretly loved Declan for years. Now married to him, she hopes to win his heart, but he's still haunted by her sister.

Caught between duty and past scars, they must decide if they can overcome their tangled emotions and find love or be torn apart.

Ruthless Sebastian Lasker is furious about being forced to marry me, his family's biggest corporate rival. To save his company, he’ll even marry a woman as notorious as his father.

But when he starts calling me "my wife" in front of my exes and protects me from my abusive family, our pretend marriage feels real.

Then he betrays me, and I realize I'm the only one in love.

The Griffins and the Gallos have been battling for control of Chicago's underworld for generations. Their rivalry has always been flammable, but it reignites with a fury when Aida, the youngest and wildest Gallo sibling, crashes a party at the Griffin mansion and accidentally sets fire to the library. To stave off all-out war, her father quickly arranges a marriage between her and Callum Griffin, eldest son and heir to the Irish mafia.