The Shotgun Marriage: She's the Apple of His Eye Novel & Hot Chapters: Lucy Accidentally Found a New Ally to Fight Old Enemies

Summary

"The Shotgun Marriage: She's the Apple of His Eye" by Little Sponge, is a Romance novel that follows in the footsteps of Lucy as she gets ostracized by her family upon learning she doesn't share their same DNA. After this discovery, her "sister" Lily sets her up with STD-ridden Tobias Ripley, which inadvertently was the best thing to ever happen to both.

This intriguing story contains 100 chapters and has garnered the attention of 4.1k readers, earning a flawless 10/10 rating.

Witness Lucy and Tobias's sparkling romance in "The Shotgun Marriage: She's the Apple of His Eye"!

Plot

Lucy Everhart wakes up in a strange bed with a man named Tobias Ripley, neither knowing how they got there. Lucy then discovers that this setup was orchestrated by her sister to frame her with a man known for (supposedly) having STDs and send incriminating photos to their father, leading to her disownment. She also learns she is not actually an Everhart and that her fiancé, Thomas, plans to end their engagement.

Meanwhile, Tobias, engaged to Anna, becomes infatuated with Lucy, albeit with growing suspicions due to her frequent appearances in his life, particularly after she saves his grandfather. The grandfather, who grows fond of Lucy, then insists on a shotgun marriage to preserve family honor in case of pregnancy. Although Tobias scoffs at the idea at first, the joke is actually on him, for they eventually do marry. As time passes, they develop a deep passion for each other but must navigate numerous challenges ahead.

Main Characters

Lucy Everhart

Lucy is a good-looking young woman with a promising career as a designer. Up till her accidental encounter with Tobias, she had remained a virgin, as she was planning for Thomas, her fiancé, to be her "first," so that explains why she was visibly fazed when she found out she lost her virginity to a complete stranger.

Notwithstanding her occasional cynicism, Lucy is kind-hearted and eager to help those she perceives as vulnerable.

Tobias Ripley

Tobias is a renowned tycoon, and the CEO of the Ripley Group, one of the most powerful companies in Azureville. As such, his exposure levels are always off the charts, and his network includes royal families even! Apart from all this, he's known for being easy on the eyes and popular among women, though, in a similar fashion to Lucy, he remains sexually reserved throughout his engagement with his fiancée, Anna.

Hot Chapters

Chapter 7

In this chapter, Lucy walks into a real estate office with Sienna to browse for a housing unit (for she was no longer allowed to return to the Everhart estate). She was nicely received by one of the agents there, Kimmy Lind, while her colleagues were already commenting on Lucy's attire and suggesting that she had no money to buy any of the units on sale.

Shortly after, Lily and Thomas also arrive at the office, dressed flamboyantly and looking for a place to live together. They encounter Lucy and make disparaging remarks, which she mostly ignores. Lily then tries to show off by pointing out the most expensive villa for sale and asks Thomas if he can afford it. Realizing it's out of their budget, Thomas diplomatically suggests they consider other options. On a whim, Sienna persuades Lucy to consider buying the same villa, knowing it would provoke Lily. Lucy agrees, fully aware it will upset her rival.

Chapter 100

Tobias gathers his household staff to investigate some odd occurrences at the Ripley Residence surrounding his grandparents' sudden illnesses. To that effect, he questions the maids about recent visitors, reminding them that those who try to deceive him will be fed to the hungry tigers held captive in the manor. He then focuses on the cake brought by Ms. Lane and its potential connection to the incidents and orders to have it taken to the laboratory for testing.

Despite initial suspicions, the test clears the cake of any harmful substances, leaving Tobias frustrated but determined to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Anna, a central figure in the mystery, works mendaciously behind the scenes, hinting at a deeper layer of deception involving a covert plan with Dr. Turner.

Theme

"The Shotgun Marriage: She's the Apple of His Eye" centers on the idea that the person you least expect could be your most precious ally (let alone lover) and that, from major setbacks, major accomplishments could follow. This extends to every facet of life, and romantic relationships are no exception.

In this specific case, Lucy was dismayed at the thought of unwillingly "cheating" (through her sister Lily's machinations) on a fiancé who, for all intents and purposes, didn't deserve that level of loyalty. Luckily, Lily's plan to ruin her sister's life backfires when the man she set Lucy up with turns out to be a multi-billionaire, who ultimately marries her!-the original reason being due to pregnancy, even as there already were some underlying feelings between the couple).

Author Introduction

Little (no pun intended) is known regarding Little Sponge's identity or whereabouts, nor are there any traces of other works penned by them. Nonetheless, judging from the novel being reviewed, they seem very skilled at crafting compelling and highly entertaining romance novels involving CEOs and underdogs.

Writing Style

Little Sponges writes the novel in a fashion similar to a drama, detailing every inch of the scenery and all the movements deployed by the characters as they interact with one another and their surroundings. Likewise, the dialogues are very reminiscent of those found in post-millennial movies and series.

Point of View

"Little Sponges" deviates from the typical approach of allowing characters to "speak" directly to the reader. Instead, it uses an anonymous narrator to present the entire plot, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of the story.

Conclusion

"The Shotgun Marriage: She's the Apple of His Eye" (by Little Sponge) is an outstandingly emotional journey that invites us to reflect on our own relationships and to always find the good even in the most undesirable circumstances, a very powerful message in today's troubling times. Also, our main characters, save for some uncommon traits (such as being a CEO), are pleasantly relatable and, while the main villain (Lily) seems more archetypally evil, we may likely find a few examples of people like her in real life. Additionally, the well-balanced pacing ensures that readers delve into every plot point without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.

If you're interested in a passionate CEO/Romance novel with witty characters, explosive dialogues, and heart-rending scenes, "The Shotgun Marriage: She's The Apple of His Eye" (by Little Sponge) might just fit your criteria!