Brewing Love And Lies
The final ingredient to finding true love is one teaspoon of lies. **** On her 18th birthday, Elspeth's world was shattered after a one-night stand left her pregnant. The child's father, Alan, betrayed her by revealing his alliance with her scheming half-sister, Heather, who aimed to steal Elspeth's position as heiress. To protect their family’s reputation, her parents sent her away in disgrace. Years later, Elspeth returns, determined to reclaim her place and exact revenge on those who wronged her. But her family’s pressure to marry complicates things. Desperate to dodge a blind date, she impulsively kisses Castiel Stepanov, her daughter's teacher, using him as a convenient escape. When a key investor insists on meeting her husband, Elspeth sees an opportunity and proposes a fake marriage to Castiel. Castiel, a powerful Russian business mogul and part-time elementary teacher, has his own hidden agenda. Traumatized by witnessing the murder of his family, Castiel’s life has been driven by the desire for revenge. Unbeknownst to Elspeth, her father is responsible for the tragedy that destroyed his family. Eager to destroy Elspeth's life, Castiel agrees to the sham marriage, intent on ruining her and her father. As their fake marriage progresses, hidden truths and deep-seated wounds begin to surface. Can Elspeth balance her desire for vengeance with her need to protect her heart, her daughter, and her empire? And will Castiel follow through with his plan for revenge, or will love and the weight of the past consume them both? _______ TROPES: One night stand. Pregnancy. Contract/Fake Marriage. Win her back. Betrayal x Revenge Family. First person (dual perspectives) ______ IG: @ebynamani TT: @eby.namani
PREFACE
PREFACE/ AUTHOR'S NOTE.
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Dearest Reader,
Thank you for clicking and giving this piece a try! Before you dive in, I'd like to share a few things upfront.
There's no estimated length for this story yet (the number of chapters is still undecided). For now, updates will be posted three times a week—on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. However, please note that this schedule may shift, but I'll always aim for three chapters per week. As of November 1st, you can expect daily updates! I like to think of this story as a written soap opera, hehe.
As for the plot, Brewing Love and Lies blends several popular themes, including a one-night stand, pregnancy, contract/fake marriage, revenge, "win her back" arcs, betrayal, face-slapping moments, and even an age gap of less than four years. If any (or all) of these themes pique your interest, then this story is for you!
The book is written in a first-person perspective, primarily from the female lead's point of view (which makes up 90% of the narrative). There will also be chapters from the male lead's perspective. Occasionally, a chapter might include both perspectives, but I generally avoid that to keep things clear. Additionally, some chapters will be labeled as "Narrator's View" and will be written in the third person for storytelling purposes.
In terms of pacing, the story moves fairly quickly. As for the romance, it's a medium pace—not too rushed, but not a slow burn either.
One last note: I've added song recommendations throughout the book. These aren't mandatory to enjoy the story, but they're songs I listened to while writing or ones I thought would pair well with the chapter's mood. Feel free to share your own song suggestions in the comments—they might just make it into an official playlist!
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With love,
Eby
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