He doesn't want a bride, but if it means consummating the marriage to help his brother find answers, then so be it.

When his older brother's brand new wife is critically attacked at her bakery, Silas takes it upon himself to find out who the responsible party is. But the one man who can give him an answer demands something in return. He wants Silas to take his daughter as his bride.

Arabelle Davenport's life is turned upside down when her father suddenly and without a reason marries her off to a man she's never met before. Silas Knight. Cold. Dark. Dangerous. And earth-shatteringly gorgeous. He also says upfront they'll never be friends and Arabelle soon finds herself stuck in a marriage as his unwanted bride.

This dark romance can be read as a standalone.
Not recommended for sensitive readers.