Stefan Carter a successful business man with a dark and very cold personality because of his past. Unlike your typical bachelor he has no interest in flings. That all changes when he met Selena Hanson fresh out of college who is cautious in giving away her heart.
Selena
My best friend Amy and I have plans to go to the mall for a pumpkin festival they are having and then head out to an outdoor concert downtown to listen to some rising rock stars.
I look in the mirror as I finished putting on makeup and gave my outfit one last look. My makeup is simple medium brown eye shadow, black mascara and a baby pink lip gloss. I'm not a fan of wearing lots of makeup. It makes me feel like I have cake on my face. I dress quite conservatively because I don't like showing of my body. Amy never understood this about me why I want to hide my curves.
I heard my phone ring.
"Hey"
"Come out"
"I'm coming"
I hung and head out.
"Where are you going?" My father asked me when I am just by door.
"Out" I replied without even bothering to look at him.
I got inside Amy's car.
"What's up girl"
"Nothing I'm done with school"
"You lucky girl school is banging my ass"
I start laughing.
Stefan
I don't want to go out. Why do people even go to mall when online shopping exists. My best friend Ben practically dragged me out of bed. He thinks I need to get laid. And Ben genius thought mall is the place to find me chick.
I am putting on shoes when Ben barged into my room.
"Dude come on we need to get going it's getting late"
"I'm sure girls in the mall won't go anywhere in the half hour we are running behind"
"Yes but other guys will snatch them up before we even reach there"
"Why do you want me to find a girl so bad? You have a girlfriend Spend time with her instead of eating my brain"
"I care about you and you need wingman"
"I don't"
"You are 31 and still single. You are hopeless on your own"
"I still haven't met a girl who falls on my standards"
"Lower your standards Get up show me your outfit"
I stood up and let out an aggravated sigh as Ben circled me like a shark. I am dressed in a dark blue jeans, a black button up shirt and black loafers. This whole idea is so stupid. Why did i agree to this?
"Although I'm not a fan of black but I must admit you look hot. If I were a girl I would have totally banged you"
I elbowed him.
"Seriously dude Ladies are going to fall at your feet"
"I don't want a woman like that"
"Let's go man who's driving"
"I am I don't trust you" I said firmly.
We walked into the garage. I unlocked my Porche got into my driver's seat. Ben started giving me tips but I turned up the music.
"Seriously dude"
"What" I said in an aggravated tone.
"Ok I will shut up but please change the music"
"It's my car and I will gladly drop you off on the expressway if you have a problem with the music I listen to"
"Rude"
"Did you expect my personality to change just because I agreed to go out to you"
Ben and I never agree on music. I enjoy listening to Opera while he would rather bash his head on the wall than listening to this. I like the more harmonious emotional signing.
I highly doubt I am going to enjoy this evening. But I have a gut feeling I would find something interesting Tonight. Let's see what happens. I just hope I don't regret this night out.
Nadia's life was a symphony of flour, sugar, and the contented sighs of satisfied customers. Her bakery, "Flour & Fancy," was a haven of warmth and comfort, away from the whispers of the city's underbelly. One rainy afternoon, a misplaced invitation shattered the tranquility. Addressed to "Nadia Petrova," it spoke of a lavish wedding for a couple she didn't recognize. Intrigued by the strange coincidence and fueled by a touch of reckless curiosity, Nadia tucked the invitation into her pocket. Over the following weeks, the misplaced invitation became a twisted calling card. Cryptic messages, delivered through seemingly ordinary means – tucked under her bakery door, finding it in her purse – drew Nadia deeper into Dante's world. Torn between her fear and a growing fascination with the man behind the power, Nadia began to search for the enigmatic Don only to come up with nothing not even his picture. Her creations, infused with love and a hint of rebellion, became a silent conversation between them. The night of the wedding, a world unseen by Nadia unfolded. The venue, a mansion shrouded in shadows, pulsed with a dangerous energy. Inside, opulent chaos reigned – glittering gowns, veiled threats exchanged under crystal chandeliers, and a tension that crackled in the air. Here, Nadia encountered Dante Russo, the enigmatic Don. His gaze, as sharp as obsidian, held a flicker of surprise when he saw her. Despite the danger radiating from him, Nadia couldn't deny a spark of attraction. She found herself to be the center of the invitation. She was the bride without even realizing it. Dante realizes that there was a mix-up. She was not the girl he hired to be his fake bride. To save face, he comes up with a plan. She had two choices either accept the deal or get killed by the Don. As Nadia learned more about Dante's world, the harsh realities of the mafia life clashed with her kind heart. Witnessing a brutal act of violence forced her to confront the darkness that lurked beneath the surface. Their connection, a forbidden dance on the edge of a knife, threatened to unravel everything. One night, she stumbled upon a truth. They used her as bait, luring Dante into a trap. The invitation was not a mix-up. It was deliberately sent by her husband's brother. The ensuing chaos forced Nadia to choose – retreat to the safety of her bakery or fight for the man who had awakened a fierce protectiveness within her. As she was picking up the broken pieces, she came to know the dark secret. Her parents were killed by Dante Russo 10 years ago. Thrown into yet another challenge, she navigated her way through. In the end, Dante dismantled the violent operations of the Russo family, leaving behind a legacy of justice. Nadia, no longer just a baker, became his partner, not just in love, but in building a new future.
A bustling metropolis, with hidden pockets serving as werewolf territories. Skyscrapers cast long shadows, and the city's hum masks the growls beneath the surface. Kai: A young werewolf, recently relocated to the city, struggling to adapt to the pack hierarchy and societal pressures. He possesses heightened senses and a rebellious streak. Elara: A cunning and ambitious werewolf leader, navigating the complex politics of the city's werewolf factions and protecting her territory fiercely. Dr. Evelyn Thorne: A brilliant human scientist, unaware of the werewolf world, who stumbles upon a secret that threatens both communities. Join me to find out what happens when opposing forces align.
This is an English translation of the famous Urdu novel "Jannat ke Pattay" This is a story of courage, reality, resilience and faith. The leading character Haya Salman, an LLB student who belongs to a conventional family.She got a scholarship from a Turkish university which a turning point for her.
This book is a collection of multiple short stories completely unrelated to each other. The stories include Age Gap, Mafia Romance, Enemies to Lovers and Neighbor romance Buckle up because i am going to take you on rollercoaster ride
I'm Amara. Never been loved by my parents. Never been liked by my friends. Until one guy who saw me through my walls. He made me believe I'm loveable. Gave me strength to dream. Took my heart and crushed it. Left me with nothing. When i finally gathered the pieces he is back this time now as my boss. And he wants me back. Again. But I'm no more a naive girl i once was. He can't fool me with his charms again or that's what i thought. Will I be able to resist his charm this time?
Janice, the long-forgotten legitimate heiress, made her way back to her family, pouring her heart into winning their hearts. Yet, she had to relinquish her very identity, her academic credentials, and her creative works to her foster sister. In return for her sacrifices, she found no warmth, only deeper neglect. Resolute, Janice vowed to cut off all emotional bonds. Transformed, she now stood as a master of martial arts, adept in eight languages, an esteemed medical expert, and a celebrated designer. With newfound resolve, she declared, "From this day forward, no one in this family shall cross me."
Bailey seems to be never destined to fit in, a little geeky, but under it all, a hidden beauty that so many seem to miss, but still not what her pack Alpha is looking for in a fated mate... so he is determined to reject her and make her life hell. Bailey, knowing her life will likely never be the same focuses on what she can control, her future, and heads off to study; becoming a teacher. Asher is the Beta of Autumn Valley Pack, a neighbouring pack. A broken man having suffered the loss of his mate after a rogue attack, Asher is slowly crumbling. Falling to pieces. A shadow of his former self, and not a man that anyone wants to be around anymore... Until, Autumn Valley Pack require a new teacher, and Bailey finds herself there and pushed together with the Beta. Is there a connection building or is that in their imaginations? And what will happen when Bailey's mate comes back to claim what is his?
June Rivera was divorced by her husband after three years of marriage because he wanted to be with her sister who was pregnant for him. Kicked to the curb with a divorce and rejected by her parents,she struggles to make ends meet and get a job until she saves Luis Ambrose from an accident - the only child of Rafael Ambrose, a widowed man and the CEO of Ambrose Corporation. When little Luis asks to have her as a nanny, and Rafael's mother pressures him to get married, they draw a contract. To be Luis's nanny and his fake wife for one year in exchange for 50 million dollars!
"Never let anyone treat you like shit!" I learned that the hard way. For three years, I lived with my in-laws. They didn't treat me as their son-in-law but as a slave. I put up with everything because of my wife, Yolanda Lambert. She was the light of my life. Unfortunately, my whole world came crashing down the day I caught my wife cheating on me. I have never been so heartbroken. To have my revenge, I revealed my true identity. I was none other than Liam Hoffman—the heir of a family with trillions of dollars in assets! The Lamberts were utterly shocked after the big reveal. They realized what fools they had been for treating me like trash. My wife even knelt down and begged for my forgiveness. What do you think I did? Did I take her back or made her suffer? Find out!
Kaelyn devoted three years tending to her husband after a terrible accident. But once he was fully recovered, he cast her aside and brought his first love back from abroad. Devastated, Kaelyn decided on a divorce as people mocked her for being discarded. She went on to reinvent herself, becoming a highly sought-after doctor, a champion racer, and an internationally renowned architectural designer. Even then, the traitors sneered in disdain, believing Kaelyn would never find someone. But then the ex-husband’s uncle, a powerful warlord, returned with his army to ask for Kaelyn’s hand in marriage.
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?