The Millionaire's Arranged Marriage

The Alexanders #1

by Tina Martin

To ‘fix’ her selfish, chauvinistic son, Padma Alexander forces Dilvan into an arranged marriage agreement with Gabrielle Robinson, hoping that marriage will help to tame her self-centered son. Dilvan devises a scheme of his own - mistreating his wife behind closed doors, then forcing her to pretend they are a happy couple in front of his mother. Just how long will Gabrielle be able to subject herself to her husband’s harsh treatment?Content This story contains content that might be troubling to some domestic violence, physical and verbal abuse. While this is a work of fiction, if these are triggers for you, you may want to consider skipping this one.Discover the entire Alexander Millionaire's Arranged Marriage, Book 1Watch Me Take Your Girl, Book 2Her Premarital Ex, Book 3The Object of His Obsession, Book 4Dilvan's Redemption, Book 5His Charity Challenge, Book 6Different Tastes, Book 7As Long As We Got Love, Book 8

135 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 28, 2014

About the author

TINA MARTIN is a talented, romantic suspense fiction writer and the author of over 95 titles. She enjoys Hallmark movies, running and traveling. (PLEASE NOTE: There are multiple authors with this name on Goodreads. If you're following me, look for my logo!)

Amazon: amazon.com/author/tinamartin
Instagram: instagram.com/tinamartinauthor
Facebook: facebook.com/tinamartinauthor

Her books are listed below:

An Unlikely Love Series
When I Needed You
When You Needed Me
Flicker: An Ahmalee + Cain Update
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Back to Love Series
Marriage Quarrel in Quarantine
Countdown to You
Offsides: A Superbowl Party Romance
Crushed
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A St. Claire Novel Series:
Royal
Ramsey
Romulus
Regal
Magnus
Honeymoon With A St. Claire
Major
Zander
Zavier
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St. Claire Life Series
Honeymoon With A St. Claire
Just Being Us (Prequel to Zander)
Keep That Same Energy (Zander & Alyssa Update
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St. Claire Women Series
Gemma
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Season of Love Novelettes:
Hot Chocolate
Spring Break
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The Marriage Chronicles:
Life's A Beach
Falling Out
War Then Love
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The Boardwalk Bakery Romance:
Baked With Love
Baked With Love 2
Baked With Love 3
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A Lennox in Love Series:
Claiming You
Making You My Business
Wishing That I Was Yours
Caught in the Storm with a Lennox
Before You Say I Do
Winter Wonder
Winter Wedding
The Weekend
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The Love of Elias Series:
Been In Love With You
When Hearts Cry
You Belong To Me
When I Call You Mine
Who Do You Love
Forever Mine
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The Blackstone Family Series:
Evenings With Bryson
Leaving Barringer
Forever Us
The Things Everson Lost
Candy's Corporate Crush
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The Champion Brothers Series:
His Paradise Wife
When A Champion Wants You
The Best Thing He Never Knew He Needed
Wives And Champions
The Way Champions Love
His By Spring (A Champion Sister Novel)
A Champion's Proposal
The Convenient Husband
At The Right Time
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The Alexander Series:
The Millionaire's Arranged Marriage
Watch Me Take Your Girl
Her Premarital Ex
The Object of His Obsession
Dilvan's Redemption
His Charity Challenge
Different Tastes
As Long As We Got Love
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The Accidental Series:
Accidental Deception
Accidental Heartbreak
Accidental Lovers
Accidental Vows
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The Dying to Love Her Series:
Dying To Love Her
Dying To Love Her 2
Dying To Love Her 3
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The Dare and Deja Chronicles
Reception Romance
Long Distance Troubles
Back to the Valley
Into Forever
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Standalone Titles:
Secrets On Lake Drive
Can't Just Be His Friend
The Baby Daddy Interviews
Just Like New to the Next Man
Falling Again
The Crush
Vacation Interrupted
Wasn't Supposed to Love Her
What Wifey Wants
Man of Her Dreams
Bae Watch
How To Love Me
Weekend Fiance: A Jared and KeShana InstaLove Story
For Ruby: A Micah & Georgiana Short Story
Snowed in at Shenandoah Valley

Reviews

[Kateena Hayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to start off by saying that I was very skeptical about purchasing this book. After reading the synopsis, I couldn't see how I would be interested in a story about a man that treated a woman so horribly. How could this be a romance? Where exactly would the romance come into play? Those are just some of the questions I asked myself.

I was intrigued enough, however, to take the plunge. I am very happy I did. Admittedly, it was hard to get through some of the scenes with Dilvan and Gabrielle in the beginning. He was truly a horrible man. How could he possibly redeem himself? I still don't think that he can.

Along comes Tyson. The complete opposite of Dylan. Exactly what was needed to turn it around from a tragedy to a love story. I love everything about Tyson and I am rooting for him and Gabrielle.

Gabrielle has been through a lot for her young age and her story is heartbreaking but I was glad to see that she came into her own. Although I find that her situation could be considered a bit unrealistic, I do not think it is out of the realm of possibility.

It was a little disappointing to learn that I have to wait around for a part two. I think the story could have been wrapped up in one book. With that being said, however, I am more than ready to hit that 1 click when book 2 is released!

This was my first novel by this author and I am impressed! The characters were very well developed and the story was told in a way that captured my interest from beginning to end. I look forward to reading others.

[Chad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh this was good!! I’m upset it took me so long to sit down and read it because it’s short and thoroughly entertaining! I’m excited to continue the series. Not a fan of Dilvan whatsoever, I see that there’s a later book in the series dedicated to his “redemption” so can’t wait to see what that’s about. This was like a soap opera, and I love those haha.

[Felicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let's get one thing out of the way - Dilvan doesn't have, nor will he ever have, any redeeming social value! Arrogant, spoiled, selfish, and rude are just a few of his traits that would lead me to push him into oncoming traffic. That being said, he is by far the best book villain I've come across in quite some time - the kind you love to hate!

In an attempt to save him from himself, Dilvan's Sri Lankan mother forces him into an arranged marriage. He's furious, but it's either marry...or get cut off from the family fortune. Dilvan is a much sought after male model and makes good money, but his extravagant lifestyle requires millions, so marry he does. And, he has to stay married for one year, with NO outside affairs. Enraged over the sudden turn his life has taken, Dilvan decides if he has to be miserable, then so will his new wife, Gabrielle, and with any luck she'll leave long before the year is over.

The man is a monster! I won't go into details, but the emotional and mental abuse he subjects his wife to is nauseating! It's also stressful enough to send her through two miscarriages that he doesn't even know about. Gabrielle is so sweet, non-confrontational, speaks to him only when spoken to and never looks him in the eye. Why does she put up with him? Her family needed the money given to her by Dilvan's mother to marry him. (Personally, I still would have swung on him to at least make him back off. But, I cannot stand a bully.)

Dilvan's family has suspicions about what goes on in his home, so when he's leaving town for a photo shot, his mom arranges to have his cousin, Tyson, stay at his home to "keep an eye on things". Dilvan doesn't like it one bit, afraid of what Gabrielle might say in his absence, but goes anyway. After coming to Gabi's aid during a medical emergency, she and Tyson become close. She also spills the beans to her mother-in-law and is moved out of Dilvan's house...and into Tyson's. SERIOUSLY??? Dilvan gets a HUGE revelation of his own and rushes home to find out the truth.

Things really pick up from there, and along the way, Gabrielle finds her spine. Good for her!

My only issues with this great story is Gabrielle's age - 21, and being caught in this "semi" triangle. I just don't feel she has the finesse OR can develop it yet for all that she needs to do. Her actions leave both men feeling betrayed, and while we couldn't even begin to care less about Dilvan's "feelings", Tyson is every woman's dream and has already been badly hurt emotionally. I am definitely #Team Tyson, and I want what's best for Gabi - I just don't feel SHE is the best thing for him - not in her current state.

She has found her spine, maybe she finds some attitude next! Things will definitely get interesting.

[Roxanna Haddley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!!!

Great book!!!

Wow this book was great! I went through various emotions as I read this book. I was mad, happy, sad, and hopeful just to list a few. I love the heroine in the book and the hero he really irritated me. I am rooting for Tyson...so and read to read book 2 to find out what happens next...

[rondya · Rating 2 out of 5]

Don't buy

I thought this was an entire book it was very disappointing to find that this book not on its entirety a waste of money and time

[Kate · Rating 1 out of 5]

The fock did I just read?

[Bibliophile_J · Rating 2 out of 5]

Overall review of books 1 to 4.
All 1.5 Stars.

There are many things wrong in this series (I read first 4 books) and some of them are -

Everyone knew or had an idea how bad Dilvan was treating Gabrielle but no one said a thing and I can't understand why, they were her well wishers right?

Demeaning underwear models. If Dilvan had no interest in family business and became a model then what is wrong in it? (Later it was said that the mother was concerned about bad company not job but till then it had already stucked in my head.)

Saying men without hair on body aren't masculine. This was said by Gabrielle. Now I don't think Divlan being clean shaven and all was his bad quality. If the author wants to show Gabrielle's appreciation for Tyson then that was not the correct way.

Everyone's reaction after abuse of Gabrielle came into light. I think their reactions were so dull in comparison to the actions of Dilvan. I can't even say they had any reactions.

Putting Tyson on a King pedestal. He made mistakes as well but they were forgiven so easily.

There are many other things as well but I am done for now.

I really liked the concept of the books and the plus point is the books kept me interested enough to read next in the series but maybe because of short length or something story didn't get the time to be developed and executed properly.

[Ann Edwards · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is so offensive and the stereotypes are cringy. How... how in the world isn't any other person offended by the housekeepers' language? And, of course, the black father is poorly educated and working low-wage jobs and her mother abandoned them to live in the streets. Stop this nonsense.

SPOILER:

This millionaire is paying her daughter-in-law $800 a week? For real?! Is this an earlier book by Tina Martin where she was finding her way in the dark?

Not one of these people mention arresting her "husband" for 6 months of rape - twice a week? What she endured is maddening. They don't even discuss compensating her for the horrors, fear, and pain she suffered. What is Tina thinking?

[Shawn Alexus · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this read. It held my attention. I was interested to know what would become of the MC (Gabrielle). Gabrielle was selected as a wife for a sri lanka culture and this would enable her family to step up from poverty. Yet, the arrangement had a bit of a shock in store for Gabrielle.

NOTE: The story resembles a Lifetime or Hallmark type movie, so this may not come across as appealing for those more into urban romance. It's one of those cute type romances.

[Shone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sorry Won't Work

This story had me cussing, angry, and ready to kill a character. Tina touched emotions I forgot I had. Grabby only to help her family but not at the expense of losing her dignity.

#Cillasbookmaniacs

[yvonne carter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tyson is the man

Gabrielle was a sweet young lady. Dilvan was a self centered snob. Tyson is the only one I really like. Cliffhangers I don't like. First time reading this authors work. I will purchase another book.

[Blueberries · Rating 1 out of 5]

love rape and shitty people?

Then read this book! The FMC is in an arranged marriage where her husband “forced himself on her” two nights a week ( Aka rapes her twice a week), he’s a shitty racist, and abusive! He is irredeemable.

[Ava Smith-forrest · Rating 5 out of 5]

You Go Bri

This is an award winning book. This story was jumping off the pages I got angry 😠 I cried, I laughed. Bri is my girl.

[Tameka · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a nice book, so many things were explained to us that is some people reality today. Amazing storylines and the characters were perfect for one another.

[The Bookworm · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ratings: 1.5/5 stars...

[NaTasha Harris · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dis..a..damn..ppointed!

This book sucked...on so many levels!!!! I try not to ever discourage readers from giving books a chance. But don't waste your coins...

[Paola · Rating 1 out of 5]

Worst book I've ever read. I'm sure I can find better stuff on wattpad

[Annette Gumbs hobson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy read

Easy read

loved the storyline. can't wait for part two. I was hoping that she slapped the shell out of Dilvan.
It was a different writing style but I think most will be able to connect with Gabrielle and feel her pain.

[Tonya · Rating 5 out of 5]

great read

[Christiana · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a short good read!

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I hate Dilvan but am pulling for Tyson!!!

[Amy]

awful read
stupid, boring and repetitive
very very predictable