She Faked Death: Amnesia, Scars, Obsessed Billionaire

Synopsis

A contract marriage to her hot billionaire boss, for three years Marrin Reeves is seen as Calvin Reeves loving wife. They are the dubbed as the Dream Couple of Huston’s wealthy elite society. But no one knows it’s all a lie. She’s just contracted to make him look like a family man. After three years of marriage, Calvin puts divorce papers in front of her, he wants a no contest divorce. Which she will agree to, but only on her own terms. She wants cash, not the house, she wants everything paid out before the divorce is final and she wants Calvin to take her to the airport when he sends her away for good; out of the country, never allowed to return. A one-way trip to Italy. Along with the one thing she’s never gotten inside their marriage. She wants just one kiss, a real kiss goodbye, from the man she loves, before divorcing her. The plane crashes, and Marrin is never seen again. Calvins obsession to find Marrin turns dark when he finds out she was never on the plane but faked a call to his answering machine, one of her screaming in fear and the sounds of the plane crashing; she played him for a fool those three years, and then took him for 16 million dollars in their divorce settlement, now he knows why she insisted on a cash settlement she was just after his money. He wants his money back and to punish her for putting him through all the anguish and guilt of believing she was on that plane, that he sent her to her death; when she wasn’t even on the plane. Other women then start turning up in his life telling him they are his missing wife. They had amnesia and have just regained their memory. Trying to get him to take them in, he knows it’s only for his money. Because none knows that his and Marrin’s marriage was a sham bar he and his lawyer. That they got a divorce, it was never publicised. Where is Marrin? Can he find her and make her pay. Eight years later and Calvin comes face to face with Marrin’s doppelganger; one Marilyn Riddley an author of fantasy romance, in his city of Huston; for a book signing. His obsession with finding Marrin sees him become dark and twisted in his new obsession; to make one Marilyn Riddley admit she is Marrin Reeves or a lookalike just out to try and steel his billions. Can Marily Riddley escape the Marrin Obsessed Calvin Reeves or is there something more to the story? She has her own mysterious past: something she herself has no memory of, she woke up eight years ago in a West Virginia hospital told she’d had a horrific car accident, that has left her body cover in scars.

Review

She Faked Death: Amnesia, Scars, Obsessed Billionaire

If you’re constantly on the hunt for a romance that grabs your heart, twists it into knots, and then slowly rebuilds it with an intoxicating blend of angst, passion, and an undeniable undercurrent of mystery, then buckle up! “Just One Kiss, Before Divorcing Me” is poised to become your next reading obsession. This isn’t just a story; it’s an emotional rollercoaster through the gilded cages of high society, the raw pain of unrequited love, and a dramatic disappearance that will leave you breathless. Prepare to lose sleep, because once you dive into the lives of Marrin and Calvin Reeves, there’s no turning back.

From the very first chapter, we are plunged into the complex, often heartbreaking world of Marrin Reeves, a woman deeply in love with her husband, Calvin, a powerful billionaire boss. Their marriage, however, is a meticulously crafted sham—a contract designed to present Calvin as a respectable, family-oriented man to the world. Marrin, affectionately called “Rin” only by him, plays her role to perfection, enduring the public adoration while privately yearning for a love she knows she can never truly have. Her quiet strength and hidden pain are palpable, making her an instantly relatable heroine. She’s not some dumb bimbo, as some might believe; she holds a computer science degree and has a secret, thriving career as a fantasy romance author under the pen name Marilyn Riddley. This hidden life is her anchor, her escape, and her plan for the inevitable day when her contract marriage ends.

Calvin Reeves, our enigmatic male lead, is everything you’d expect from a billionaire boss, and then some. He’s impeccably dressed, charming, and a force to be reckoned with in the business world. In the bedroom, he’s a passionate, demanding lover who knows exactly how to ignite Rin’s desires. Their intimacy is intensely physical, filled with “heated, hungry kisses” and a “wanton need” that leaves Rin “exhausted afterwards.” He seems to crave her, taking her “all eagerly” with a possessiveness that, despite their contract, feeds Rin’s hopeful heart. Yet, a cruel rule dictates their marriage: no mouth-to-mouth kissing. This singular, unyielding boundary serves as a constant, aching reminder of the emotional chasm between them, a stark contrast to the explosive physical chemistry they share.

The genius of this story lies in its masterfully crafted emotional landscape. Rin’s internal monologues are a raw, vulnerable window into her soul. We witness her quiet longing for a baby with Calvin, a desire born from her own lonely past as an orphan raised in the foster system. Her heartbreaking request for a child is met with Calvin’s chilling dismissal: “There will be no baby inside this marriage.” This moment, delivered with casual cruelty, shatters Rin’s last vestiges of hope and ignites a spark of defiance within her. It’s a turning point that propels her from passive acceptance to strategic action.

The divorce itself, initiated by Calvin, is a masterclass in emotional manipulation, albeit one he believes is for Rin’s own good. He intends to “let her go, so she can be happy,” planning an elaborate, all-expenses-paid trip to Italy as a parting gift. But Rin, sharp and observant, quickly sees through his thinly veiled attempt to “send her away for good,” noticing the one-way ticket and the carefully orchestrated timing of the settlement. Her response is nothing short of brilliant. She reclaims her agency, demanding cash for the house, a payout *before* she leaves, and most poignantly, for Calvin to personally take her to the airport and give her “just one kiss, a real kiss goodbye.” This demand for a single, intimate kiss, forbidden throughout their marriage, is her final, desperate assertion of love and a brilliant act of defiance.

The chemistry between Marrin and Calvin, even amidst the escalating tension of their impending divorce, remains electrifying. Their encounters are laced with a palpable heat, even when they’re emotionally at odds. The scene in the stairwell at Wil’s engagement party is a testament to this raw, untamed connection. Calvin, seemingly unable to control his desire when Rin challenges his authority and hints at their divorce being public, pulls her into a passionate, demanding embrace. It’s reckless, possessive, and explicitly steamy, proving that despite his plans and his supposed detachment, Rin still holds an undeniable power over him. This moment of intense, illicit passion leaves both of them shaken, highlighting the powerful physical bond they share, even as their emotional worlds are falling apart.

The climax of this initial journey is a heart-wrenching masterpiece. At the airport, Rin, dressed to perfection, makes her final stand. Her plea for “just one kiss” is met with Calvin’s initial reluctance, then a soft, chaste peck that only deepens her pain. But when her tears fall, when she labels him a “bastard,” Calvin loses control, pulling her back for a kiss that is “hard and demanding,” devouring her mouth with a hunger that speaks volumes. It’s a kiss of possession, regret, and undeniable desire—a perfect, agonizing goodbye that will stay with you long after the pages are turned.

What follows is a shocking twist that elevates this story from a simple divorce drama to a high-stakes saga. Calvin, convinced Rin boarded her flight to Italy, watches in horror as her plane crashes, believing he sent the woman he now realizes he loves to her death. His grief is profound, his guilt consuming. But the true genius of Rin’s plan unfolds: she never boarded the plane. Her claustrophobia, coupled with her cunning strategic mind, allowed her to stage a disappearance, cutting ties completely with her old life as Marrin Reeves.

Eight years later, the story promises an even deeper dive into obsession and identity. Calvin, having discovered Rin faked her death and took his money (which, from Rin’s perspective in the chapters, was a fair and necessary settlement for her independence), is now consumed by a dark, twisted desire for revenge and to find her. Enter Marilyn Riddley, the successful author with a mysterious past, amnesia, and scars from a horrific car accident. The stage is set for a reunion that is sure to be explosive, as Calvin comes “face to face with Marrin’s doppelganger.” Is Marilyn truly Rin, her memories stolen, or is she another woman caught in Calvin’s relentless web?

“Just One Kiss, Before Divorcing Me” is a story rich with emotional depth, complex characters, and tantalizing mystery. It explores themes of identity, control, love, and the price of freedom. Rin’s journey from a heartbroken contract wife to a resilient, independent woman—even if it means faking her death—is compelling. Calvin’s transformation from a detached billionaire to a man consumed by grief and obsession is equally captivating. This novel is a must-read for anyone who loves their romance with high stakes, a dash of darkness, and a slow-burn mystery that promises to unravel with every turn of the page. Don’t miss out on this gripping tale that will keep you guessing, swooning, and desperate for more. Dive in and experience the emotional intensity that makes this story truly unforgettable!