Wife by Barter

Kelly had always chased big dreams—fast money, flashy ventures, and get-rich-quick schemes. But every idea collapsed, leaving his wife, Stephanie, to pick up the pieces. Her modest provision store kept them afloat—until Kelly crossed an unthinkable line.

Desperate to fund another grand idea, Kelly secured a secret loan from his wealthy banker friend, Eric… using Stephanie as collateral. When the venture inevitably failed, Eric came to collect—not with threats, but with charm. Stephanie, blindsided and furious, left her marriage behind and moved in with Eric—not out of love, but vengeance.

But what began as payback became something far more dangerous.

Eric treated her like royalty—lavish gifts, whispered respect, and weekends she’d only seen in movies. For the first time, Stephanie felt seen. Wanted. Powerful. And when Kelly begged her to return, it was already too late.

Now, torn between the husband who betrayed her and the man who never touched her but stole her heart, Stephanie must choose: return to the past or risk everything for a future she never imagined.

Wife by Barter is a high-stakes tale of loyalty, deceit, and the price of freedom in a world where love is no guarantee—and trust can be traded like currency.