He's damaged, broken, and distances himself from everyone. .

. but for her, he'll burn down the world.

I never planned to marry Diego, the billionaire tycoon. That was Belén's deal, my twin sister, until she bailed.

So there I was, stepping in, not by choice but because of the agreement. Diego has been living in the shadows of his tragic past for far too long.

He's like a vault, locked tight, not giving anything away. Seeing the positive in everything helps me escape my broken past.

I always try to see the best in others, so I try to ease his pain. After all, aren't we all a little broken in this world?One kiss.

One night changes everything as we both let our guards completely down. Belén makes a grand reentrance, claiming Diego's hers and not mine.

Diego and I were married once upon a lie, but that's in the past. Nothing is fair in war.

And this is war. Author's Note: Once Upon A Lie is a contemporary angsty, grumpy sunshine romance and an arranged marriage novel.

It is a standalone with a guaranteed happily-ever-after, and no cheating. It contains mature language, themes, and content intended for mature readers only which will take you on an emotional rollercoaster.

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