Free Audiobook : Monarch, By Sophie Lark

In a last-ditch effort to escape her small-town life, twenty-seven-year-old bookworm and virgin Elena Zelenska makes the unexpected decision to become a mail-order bride. To her surprise, the gamble pays off when she meets Lorne Ronson, a dashing single father and, shockingly, a published author. With her new fiancé by her side, Elena’s life begins to resemble a fairytale, especially as Lorne sets out to build her a castle in the woods. But upon arriving in Grimstone, her dream quickly turns dark.

The castle in the woods is no charming palace, but a twisted maze of hidden rooms, and Lorne is far from the perfect prince. In fact, he may be hiding something far more monstrous.

Trapped far from home, Elena’s only support comes from Atlas Covett, the intimidating owner of the Monarch hotel. Though his stern demeanor frightens even his staff, he unexpectedly becomes Elena’s protector, shielding her from the dangers surrounding her.

As Elena grows closer to Atlas, her jealous fiancé tightens his grip, revealing darker aspects of his personality. If Elena can’t escape, the castle could become a prison from which there’s no way out.