A dark romance of secrets, survival, and second chances.
Luna Carpio has nothing left.
At nineteen, she's been robbed of her inheritance, stripped of her savings, and cast out by the family that was supposed to protect her. The only thing standing between her and the streets is a dead-end job at a nightclub — and a mysterious man in a wheelchair who seems to know far more about her than he should.
Leonardo Priego is powerful, cold, and impossibly controlling. When he offers Luna a deal — marry him temporarily while his comatose wife recovers, and he'll help her reclaim what's rightfully hers — she has every reason to say no.
She says yes.
What begins as a marriage of convenience quickly becomes something far more dangerous. Leonardo's possessiveness hints at feelings he refuses to name. Luna discovers a daughter he tried to keep hidden. And buried beneath years of lies, an explosive truth emerges: Luna and Leonardo have met before. She just can't remember.
A forgotten past. A stolen identity. A love story written in scars.
As Luna fights to recover her memories and her inheritance, she's drawn deeper into a web of family betrayal, corporate fraud, and a rivalry that has already claimed lives. When the wife wakes up and old enemies close in, Luna must decide how far she's willing to go — not just to survive, but to claim a life that was always meant to be hers.
I'd Rather Be a Substitute is a gripping, emotionally charged romance for readers who love possessive heroes, resilient heroines, and twists that hit like a punch to the chest. Perfect for fans of Ana Huang, Penelope Douglas, and L.J. Shen.
Content note: This novel contains mature themes including intimate scenes, violence, and depictions of captivity and trauma.
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