Runaway Bride: Yesterday's Ghost

Imagine finding out your entire life has been a meticulously crafted lie. Freya Dawson's idyllic existence shatters when, days before her wedding to the powerful Kieran Sutton, she’s kidnapped and confronted with a devastating truth: she was merely a placeholder, a pawn in Kieran’s twisted game of love and power. He has secretly married his true love, Eloise Harwood, leaving Freya to grapple with public humiliation and a profound sense of betrayal. Held captive, Freya endures psychological torment as her kidnapper cruelly reveals the extent of her deception. She learns that Kieran never intended to marry her, further compounding her despair and feelings of worthlessness. Haunted by the sacrifices she made for Kieran and his family, Freya is consumed by regret and anger, realizing her loyalty was met with callous indifference. As she wallows in agony, she desperately wishes for a second chance, a chance to rewrite her narrative. Fate, in its mysterious way, grants her wish. Freya awakens to find herself three years in the past, reliving the night of her engagement party—the very night Kieran publicly humiliated her by tossing her engagement ring into a pool and demanding she retrieve it. But this time, Freya is not the naive, submissive woman she once was. With newfound clarity and resolve, she defiantly throws the ring back into the pool, shocking the assembled guests and signaling the beginning of her transformation. This enthralling **contemporary romance** novel explores themes of betrayal, resilience, and the power of self-discovery. Fuelled by a burning desire to escape the shadows of yesterday, Freya embarks on a journey to reclaim her pride and forge her own destiny. No longer willing to be a puppet in Kieran's manipulative game, she is determined to rise above the ashes of her past. As Freya navigates the treacherous waters of Echo City's elite, she encounters unexpected allies and formidable adversaries, each encounter testing her resolve and forcing her to confront her deepest fears. This compelling **romance novel** showcases a woman’s inspiring journey from heartbreak to empowerment. With each step, Freya redefines herself, challenging the societal expectations that once confined her and proving that true strength lies in self-reliance. Will Freya succeed in rewriting her future and finding true happiness, or will the shadows of her past continue to haunt her every move? And what price will she have to pay for her newfound freedom in this gripping **romantic** tale of second chances?