Home / Adventure / Taming Gwen

Taming Gwen

Name: Taming Gwen
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

samantha gabriel

5.0

Adventure

5 Chapters

Read Now

Taming Gwen For six years, Gwendolyn Ingram held onto a love that never truly belonged to her. Now, at twenty-three, she's done with love, men, and the idea of ever surrendering her heart again. Born into wealth and privilege, Gwen has everything-except the desire to let anyone in. Cold, indifferent, and untouchable, she's perfected the art of keeping men at a distance. That is, until Arthur Belmont walks into her life. At thirty, Arthur is the kind of man women lose themselves over-powerful, dangerously handsome, and impossibly arrogant. He's used to getting what he wants, and from the moment he meets Gwen, he wants her. But she's not like the others. She resists him, pushes him away at every turn, convinced she can't be tamed. What she doesn't realize is that Arthur thrives on a challenge. And when he finally decides to claim her, resistance is no longer an option. A slow-burning, intoxicating tale of passion, power, and surrender, Taming Gwen is a story of a woman who swore she'd never fall again-and the man who made her forget why she ever resisted in the first place.

Chapter 1 The art of indifference.

Gwendolyn Ingram knew better than to believe in love.

She once had-the kind of love that made her heart race, her world spin, and her soul cling to the impossible hope that someone could want her the same way she wanted them. But six years of devotion had taught her the hardest lesson of all: love wasn't real. Not the kind she had dreamed of, anyway.

Now, at twenty-three, she wasn't naïve anymore.

Love was a well-dressed lie, and men? A distraction at best, a disappointment at worst.

So, she didn't give them her attention.

Not the ones who stared when she walked into a room.

Not the ones who tried to charm her with empty compliments.

Not the ones who thought money and power made them irresistible.

They were all the same.

Tonight was no different.

Gwen sat at the long marble bar of The Marquette, one of the most exclusive lounges in the city, stirring the dark liquid in her glass with slow disinterest. Around her, the usual crowd buzzed with life-men in sharp suits, women in expensive dresses, conversations filled with flirtations and business deals. She had no interest in either.

"Gwen, you're zoning out again."

She blinked, pulling herself from her thoughts as Naomi Carter, her closest friend and longtime partner in high-society survival, nudged her arm.

"You dragged me out tonight," Naomi reminded her with a teasing smirk. "At least pretend to be entertained."

Gwen exhaled softly, offering a half-hearted smile. "I am entertained. Watching men embarrass themselves never gets old."

Naomi laughed. "God, you're impossible."

Gwen merely lifted her glass in silent agreement.

She didn't hate men. She just had no interest in them. And if she was being honest, she liked it that way.

For six years, she had poured every fragile piece of herself into someone who had never truly been hers. When it ended, she had promised herself one thing: never again.

She wouldn't waste another second of her life on a man.

But then-

The air shifted.

It was subtle, almost imperceptible, but Gwen felt it.

A presence. A gaze. A pull.

And when she finally turned her head, her eyes collided with him.

Across the room, near the lounge's private section, stood a man unlike any she had ever seen.

Tall. Broad-shouldered. The kind of devastatingly handsome that made women forget their own names. Dark hair, perfectly styled yet carelessly tousled. A suit so tailored it looked like a second skin. A strong jawline, sharp cheekbones, lips curved in a knowing smirk. And then there were his eyes-deep, dark, piercing, like he could strip a woman bare with just a look.

He didn't just take up space. He owned it.

And he was looking right at her.

Gwen didn't flinch. Didn't shift. Didn't react the way most women would under such an intense stare.

She simply looked away.

If he thought she would be like the rest, he was mistaken.

But just as she took another sip of her drink, a deep, smooth voice cut through the noise of the room, sliding down her spine like warm honey.

"Ignoring me already?"

She exhaled through her nose before turning her head again-slowly, deliberately.

The man had moved. He now stood beside her, so close she could catch the faintest trace of his cologne-something rich, dark, expensive. His presence was commanding, but Gwen was not so easily moved.

She arched a brow. "I wasn't ignoring you. That would require acknowledging you in the first place."

The corner of his mouth lifted in amusement. "And now?"

She let her gaze trail over him briefly, unimpressed. "Still deciding if you're worth my time."

Naomi choked on her drink beside her, but the man? He didn't falter. If anything, his smirk deepened, a flicker of something dangerous and entertained flashing in his dark eyes.

"Interesting." He extended a hand, slow and deliberate. "Arthur Belmont."

Gwen didn't take it. "I know who you are."

Arthur didn't drop his hand right away. Instead, he let it linger, watching her, waiting. When she made no move to meet him halfway, he chuckled under his breath and pulled his hand back, sliding it into the pocket of his suit.

"And you are?"

"Not interested."

This time, Naomi full-on coughed. "Jesus, Gwen."

Arthur laughed-a rich, deep sound that sent an unwelcome thrill down her spine. "You always this difficult, or am I just special?"

Gwen met his gaze, her own unreadable. "I don't play games, Mr. Belmont."

"Good." He stepped in, just close enough for her to feel the heat of him, the undeniable weight of his presence. "Neither do I."

She should have walked away. Should have turned her back and proven, without a doubt, that he held no power over her.

But she didn't.

Instead, she held her ground, fingers tightening slightly around the stem of her glass, pulse steady-too steady.

Arthur tilted his head, watching her like she was some puzzle he wanted to solve. And then, just when she thought he was going to push further, he simply smirked.

"Enjoy your night, Gwen."

And with that, he walked away.

Gwen let out a breath she hadn't realized she was holding.

She told herself she didn't care.

But the way her skin tingled where his gaze had lingered said otherwise.

You'll also like

Rising From Ashes: The Heiress They Tried To Erase

Sarene Vosgerchian

5.0

Maia grew up a pampered heiress-until the real daughter returned and framed her, sending Maia to prison with help from her fiancé and family. Four years later, free and married to Chris, a notorious outcast, everyone assumed Maia was finished. They soon discovered she was secretly a famed jeweler, elite hacker, celebrity chef, and top game designer. As her former family begged for help, Chris smiled calmly. "Honey, let's go home." Only then did Maia realize her "useless" husband was a legendary tycoon who'd adored her from the start.

That Prince Is A Girl: The Vicious King's Captive Slave Mate.

Kiss Leilani

4.9

They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."

Craving The Wrong Brother

Elysian Sparrow

5.0

She spent ten years chasing after the right brother, only to fall for the wrong one in one weekend. ~~~ Sloane Mercer has been hopelessly in love with her best friend, Finn Hartley, since college. For ten long years, she's stood by him, stitching him back together every time Delilah Crestfield-his toxic on-and-off girlfriend-shattered his heart. But when Delilah gets engaged to another man, Sloane thinks this might finally be her chance to have Finn for herself. She couldn't be more wrong. Heartbroken and desperate, Finn decides to crash Delilah's wedding and fight for her one last time. And he wants Sloane by his side. Reluctantly, Sloane follows him to Asheville, hoping that being close to Finn will somehow make him see her the way she's always seen him. Everything changes when she meets Knox Hartley, Finn's older brother-a man who couldn't be more different from Finn. He's dangerously magnetic. Knox sees right through Sloane and makes it his mission to pull her into his world. What starts as a game-a twisted bet between them-soon turns into something deeper. Sloane is trapped between two brothers: one who's always broken her heart and another who seems hell-bent on claiming it... no matter the cost. CONTENT WARNING: This story is strongly 18+. It delves into dark romance themes such as obsession and lust with morally complex characters. While this is a love story, reader discretion is advised.

His Ex-wife Is An Heiress

Khira

5.0

"Ms. Crawford, it’s time for you to divorce Mr. Larsen and come home. You're the only heiress the Master's waiting for.” ~•~ For the sake of love, Amara accepted the arranged marriage with Tobias William Larsen. She did everything to gain her husband’s heart but when his old love returned, she realized that all her effort was all for naught. Tobias demanded a divorce on the night of their wedding anniversary, even at the price of threatening her. Heartbroken, she finally dropped all her illusions about him and returned home to be the heiress. The next time she met Tobias, they were no longer couples but opponents. "Mr. Larsen, should I remind you again? We've divorced." "Amara, that's the stupidest mistake I've ever made. Please come back to me."

Return of the Heiress: I Married My Ex-Husband's Brother

Aera

5.0

"Mr. Evans, please maintain some dignity. Don't forget I'm your brother's wife!" Having caught her husband and best friend together in the bed, Elena wanted nothing more than to exact revenge on the people she once called family. She refused to be a pitiful divorcee and vowed to make everyone who had once looked down on her beg for forgiveness. And to start with her newfound freedom, Elena indulges in a one-night stand with a stranger. However, what was meant to be a fleeting escape turns into a nightmare when she learns that the stranger is none other than her husband's older brother! Would Elena be free from the shackles of her marriage? Or would the mysterious stranger make her life a living hell since he seemed to have a personal vendetta against his family? [The story is 18+ and involves mature content.]

Forgiveness Denied: Entangled With My Ex's Uncle

Anne-corinne Upson

5.0

Madison had always believed that she would marry Colten. She spent her youth admiring him from afar, dreaming of their future life together. But Colten was always indifferent to her, and when he abandoned her at a time when she needed him most, she finally realized that he never loved her. With renewed resolve and a thirst for revenge, Madison left. Endless possibilities lay ahead, but Colten was no longer part of her plans. Colten rushed to her place in a panic. "Madison, please come back to me. I’ll give you everything!" It was his powerful uncle who answered the door. "She's my woman now."