Arranged

Kash Kamdar is the king of a peaceful but powerful island nation. As Loa Mali’s sovereign, he is always in control, the final authority. Until his mother uses an ancient law to force her son into marriage. His prospective queen is a buttoned-up intellectual, nothing like Kash’s usual party girl. Still, from the moment of their forced engagement, he can’t stop thinking about her. 

Dayita Samar comes from one of Loa Mali’s most respected families. The Oxford-educated scientist has dedicated her life to her country’s future. But under her staid and calm exterior, Day hides a few sexy secrets of her own. She is willing to marry her king, but also agrees that they can circumvent the law. Just because they’re married doesn’t mean they have to change their lives. It certainly doesn’t mean they have to fall in love.

After one wild weekend in Dallas, Kash discovers his bride-to-be is more than she seems. Engulfed in a changing world, Kash finds exciting new possibilities for himself. Could Day help him find respite from the crushing responsibility he’s carried all his life? This fairy tale could have a happy ending, if only they can escape Kash’s past…

Main characters:

Kash Kamdar

Dayita Samar

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Arranged is my foray into a bunch of tropes I hadn't done before - mainly fem dom, hero as a sub, and arranged marriage. I loved the idea of Kash struggling with his instincts and the idea that going from second son to heir is hard. He's got to deal with the loss of his father and brother and the future he'd thought he had. Sometimes it's hard to be the king, and Kash numbs the pain in not so healthy ways. Day, on the other hand, does not have a problem with her sexuality. This book is tied in with the next M&M main storyline book - Love Another Day. It's basically happening at the same time and shares some scenes from different points of views. There's a lot of Big Tag advice in this one.