Mayor’s Dutiful Wife

“Mayor’s Dutiful Wife” by Janedoewritings unveils a chilling tale of power and control. Laura’s marriage is a gilded cage, her every move dictated by a ruthless husband. Can she find the strength to reclaim her life? Read the blurb below.

Mayor’s Dutiful Wife Blurb

In “Mayor’s Dutiful Wife” by Janedoewritings, the first book in the Second Chance Series, marriage for Laura has become more than just a word—it’s a lifelong sentence. Excerpt: He unlocked his safe and pulled out some papers, throwing them in my face with a dismissive gesture. “Come on, pick them up,” he ordered, his tone as commanding as if he were addressing a pet dog. Defiance burned in my chest, but fear held my gaze on the floor. He crouched down, collected the papers himself, and threw them back at me. “Do you know what this is? It’s our marriage contract. Read it!” His voice boomed through the room, a terrifying thunderclap. “I said, fucking read it! Don’t make me do something you’ll regret. I’ll beat you if I have to,” he threatened, his words slicing through my resolve.

I picked up the papers with trembling hands, my vision blurring with unshed tears. My signature glared back at me from the bottom of the page, a cruel reminder of my entrapment. “Read it!” he ordered again, standing tall and imposing above me. The list of demands was stark and brutal: I will not work, I will respect my in-laws, I will obey my husband, I will care for him without complaint, I will bear children without rights over them, and I will be ready to satisfy his needs at any time. A tear fell on the page, quickly followed by many more, each drop a testament to my shattered spirit. He snatched the contract from my hands. “Now you understand your place?” he asked, his voice dripping with menace. Laura’s story is a haunting exploration of power, control, and the quest for freedom within the confines of a loveless marriage.