He's going to make me break my number one rule. And possibly lose my job. How dare he? It's pretty simple, though. Don't date students. Which is normally easy to stick to. Who wants to date an eighteen-year-old boy? Not me. I much prefer an older man with rough hands that knows what he's doing. Enter Mr. Evans. A single father billionaire with more time on his plate than he knows what to do with. And the man is brilliant and wickedly delicious. Much to my surprise, he's quickly becoming my star pupil, which means he gets more of my time than necessary. But I can't help myself. He's exactly what I need in my life, in my bed, kissing me at the stroke of midnight... And the best is even though he's older than me, he's more than willing to let me teach him a few new tricks. Let's just hope we don't get caught.
Christopher
The big truck rumbled down the highway, the diesel engine the only sound filling the tomblike quiet in the cab of the truck. I glanced over, checking to make sure my sixteen-year-old son was still breathing, and had to smile. He had passed out. His head was leaning against the door, his mouth hanging open and looking anything but cool.
I was tempted to snap a picture to use as blackmail for a future date but resisted. I didn't need him to be pissed at me for anything else. I seemed to be able to piss him off with the simple intake of breath or the dreaded, 'what's going on' question that put him on the defensive.
It had been a long drive. It felt much longer due to the lack of conversation. The radio had gone in and out, leaving me in silence while he listened to his headphones. The stretch of highway in front of me seemed endless.
We were close. So close to the end of our journey from our home in Minnesota to what I was declaring a fresh start to life in Conroe, Texas. My real estate career had turned me onto the area long ago. I had dreamed of retiring to the growing city just outside of Houston for a while now. My wife, Carlie, and I had been checking out property in the area for years.
It was still hard to believe she was gone. She wasn't going to get to spend her days sitting on our back deck and sipping sweet tea. Life was unfair. My wife of twenty years had been killed instantly in a horrific crash that turned my life upside down. Olin's life had been forever changed as well.
It was crazy that one person could make one bad decision and change the course of life for complete strangers. I had to let go of the anger. The anger had driven me into a very dark place for months after she'd been killed. I couldn't go back there.
I was running away from the memories. It probably wasn't healthy, but I felt that Olin and I needed a change. Staying in the house in Minnesota was only making it difficult to move forward. At least for me it was. Olin didn't seem to give a shit one way or the other. He was a typical teenager with the usual angst. Add in the loss of his mother and things were even more difficult.
"Hungry?" I asked, knowing he could hear me, but doing a really good job pretending he couldn't. "Olin, I need gas. I'm going to grab something to eat. I hear these Buc-ees have some great food, real Texas style."
"I'm not hungry," he mumbled.
"Suit yourself. You're old enough to know if you're hungry or not."
I flipped on my blinker and pulled off the freeway. It had been a long two days of non-stop driving. I was tired of sitting on my ass and couldn't wait to be home. Our new home.
"Can I get one of those pork sandwiches?" I asked the young man behind the immaculately clean counter once I was inside.
"Sure thing," he said and quickly filled my order.
I looked around, suspecting Olin had decided to come in, and found him in front of the Slurpee machine, a bag of chips in his hand. Not hungry my ass. I took my sandwich and grabbed a bottle of water for the road.
I waited, giving Olin plenty of time to browse the massive food selection. I pretended to be occupied as well, not wanting to pressure him to hurry up. The kid was prickly at best, and any little thing I said or did threatened to piss him off and send him storming out of my general vicinity.
He looked at me, his blue eyes reminding me of his mother. His thick black hair was all me. He was the perfect combination of the two of us. "Ready?" I asked him.
He nodded but said nothing. I walked up to the checkout, depositing the snacks and drinks we had picked up. I smiled at the young woman, who was very openly staring at me. "Good afternoon."
"Hi," she said with a smile. "Traveling through?"
"Headed home," I said.
"You don't look like a Texas boy."
I grinned. "I'm not."
"I could give you some pointers, help you learn how to walk with a cowboy gait," she offered.
"Thank you, but I'm comfortable with my gait."
She giggled, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "How about some of our world-famous jerky? Have you ever had it?"
"Nope, I sure haven't."
"Oh, you can't be in Texas without trying our jerky. I'd be happy to give you a free sample," she said with a grin. "Maybe an after-dinner snack."
"Dad, I'm going to use the restroom," Olin said, dropping a pack of gum on the counter and walking away.
The woman looked at me, then Olin, then back at me. "Your son?"
I smiled and nodded. "My son."
"Let me get this rung up for you. I'm sure you want to get on your way."
I almost laughed at her sudden change of heart. I suppose me having a son who wasn't much younger than her had done the trick. The goodies were stuffed into a bag and I was sent on my way without the free jerky.
I waited in the truck for Olin, scarfing down my pulled pork sandwich. Olin climbed back into the truck, a scowl on his face. "I'm not interested in a new mommy that was born in the same decade I was."
I smirked. "I had no intention of shopping for a new mommy for you period, but it would definitely not be anyone from your decade. You can trust me on that one."
"This is so stupid anyway. Are you making me live here so you can find one of those Texas women?"
This guy could offer me the moon, and Iād hand it right back. Never in a million years did I expect to run into the biggest crush of my childhood. But, of course, I have. And Iām reporting to him at the new company I landed a big-time job at. Arrogant. Hot as hell. Total jackass. Why heās still single is no mystery to me. Heās not willing to settle down. Heās always been that way, and as far as Iām concerned, he always will be. But, boy, is he beautiful to look at. Every part of me screams "run" as my insides turn to mush. No. Not me tooā¦ Not again. I should be immune by now. I know him far too well to fall into this hopeless pit of adoration again. But maybe thereās a way around it. Itās his power that drives me over the edge of insanity. If I were the boss instead of him, Iād hold all the cards. Good thing Iām always up for a challenge. Funnily enough, this guy thinks heās going to score. He might have to redefine what getting lucky looks like after me. At least, thatās the plan.
Ethan Lewis has been in the bright lights for as long as he can remember. Heās just turned the cusp of celebrating his twenty-fourth birthday, and yet he feels more like eighty. Living the life of a celebrity isnāt all it is chalked up to be, and dealing with the unruly number of women who are more interested in his billions than who he is as a person is getting old. He has resigned himself to giving up on love and focusing on the only thing that truly gives back ā his career. Riley Phillips has always dreamed of being on a big stage with the warmth of the spotlight baring down on her, but she just couldnāt seem to catch the right agentās attention. After giving a quick commencement speech as Valedictorian of her graduating class at Billmore High, sheās offered something she canāt refuse... The chance to work in Hollywood. Itās not all itās chalked up to be, but she works hard and finally gets her big break four years down the line. There is a new movie that her agent wants her to audition for, and her co-star? The dreamy Ethan Lewis. She scores the part, but soon regrets it due to his callous, overbearing persona. Heās nothing like the public touts, and she for one isnāt impressed. Funny enough, he is - immensely. This is book 1 in a continued series. All books are available
He said I couldnāt do it, but he was wrong. An old professor at UCLA promised me that I would make nothing of myself, so I made sure I did. To the tune of billions. Iām only a little cocky about it. Yachts, parties, and one-night events pretty much spell out my life. And all of it works well until I run into a beauty I canāt get out of my head. But weāre keeping it friendly and casual until we arenāt. Thereās just one problem. Her old man hates me. And for good reason. He was my UCLA professor. Heās dead set against me becoming anything important to his little girl, but the old manās got it all backward. Iām not looking to make an example out of our passion or prove a point. This isnāt about hit it and quit it. His daughter is mine, and he might kick me out, but sheās letting me all the way in.
My Needs. My Demands. Your Pleasure. You're Welcome. She had one year left of college when our parents got married. And thanks to being raised in poverty, she needed help with her expenses. My dad, being the benevolent billionaire, stepped up without question. But there was a catch. She had to intern at the firm for a year. With me. As her boss. Poor sweet little thing. She has no clue what sheās up against, but sheāll figure it out soon. I donāt play typical games, but the ones I do play, I always win. And regardless of how taboo our relationship might become, Iām all in. The reward is worth the risk. I just hope she can keep up with my many demands.
I need a wife. Now. It doesnāt have to do with love and living the good life. This is all about getting the money my billionaire father left to me. And Iām running out of time. But who proposes to a stranger after the first date? Me. Thatās who. As if I have another choice. Luck is on my side though, and a beautiful model shows up in my office. Single? Gorgeous? Funny? All of the above. Our first date goes so well that I feel unsure about my decision to do this thing with herāyou know, fake it. I put it off and decide to do it later, to ask for her help after we get to know each other better. But I like her more and more each time we meet, and eventually, offering her a ring isnāt for my dadās moneyāitās because I want her more than anything else in the world. Besides, whoās going to know if itās fake or real? And does it really matter? Yeah. It does.
Sheās playing hard to get, and I love it. I decided a long time ago to let my career as a high-powered New York Editor and my son be my only focuses. But my family had hoped for a different fate. As much as I miss them, Iāve lost touch with them, and with love in general. Wealth calls to me after my grandfather dies and leaves me his billions. But thereās one catch. There always is, right? I have to live on the farm I grew up on for six months and take a break from my big city life. Itās worth it and maybe my little boy will enjoy the time with me. One thing I never expected was a beautiful woman to show up and steal our hearts. Sheās everything I want in my life and my bed. But sheās a tough cookie. Iām up for the challenge. Thereās nothing Iāve wanted in life that I havenāt gotten. Unfortunately for her, I donāt want just six months in Montana. Iām demanding all of her.
After three loveless years, Neil's betrayal deeply wounded Katelyn. She wasted no time in getting rid of that scoundrel! After the divorce, she devoted herself to career pursuits. Rising to prominence as a top designer, skilled doctor, and brilliant hacker, she became a revered icon. Neil, realizing his grave mistake, tried in vain to win her back, only to witness her magnificent wedding to another. As their vows were broadcast on the world's largest billboard, Vincent slid a ring onto Katelyn's finger and declared, "Katelyn is now my wife, a priceless treasure. Let all who covet her beware!"
After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"
On the day of their wedding anniversary, Joshua's mistress drugged Alicia, and she ended up in a stranger's bed. In one night, Alicia lost her innocence, while Joshua's mistress carried his child in her womb. Heartbroken and humiliated, Alicia demanded a divorce, but Joshua saw it as yet another tantrum. When they finally parted ways, she went on to become a renowned artist, sought out and admired by everyone. Consumed by regret, Joshua darkened her doorstep in hopes of reconciliation, only to find her in the arms of a powerful tycoon. "Say hello to your sister-in-law."
"There will be no falling in love, we will only act as a loving couple when we are in public, we will share a room to make it believable, but no intimacy, touching is off-limits. We'll only have sex once a month, and that's solely to produce an heir. You won't interfere in my business, and I won't interfere in yours. You will be my wife in every sense and you will not be involved with any other man," he said, arrogance seeping from every word. I watch his mouth move, I'm not ready to fall in love with any man, especially not one as arrogant and egoistic as him. I can handle acting as a loving couple, and as for intimacy once a month. I can agree to that just to satisfy my sexual cravings with no strings attached. "Where can I sign?" I asked since I had nothing to lose. *** Nadine's wedding dreams turned to nightmares when she caught her sister and fiancƩ cheating! With a secret recording, she's ready for revenge. But then mysterious billionaire Logan West offers a deal: A Contract Marriage to take down her ex's empire. But what Nadine doesn't know is her life is getting complicated as she takes her chance to get revenge or risks everything for a chance at love?"
Rena got into an entanglement with a big shot when she was drunk one night. She needed Waylen's help while he was drawn to her youthful beauty. As such, what was supposed to be a one-night stand progressed into something serious. All was well until Rena discovered that Waylen's heart belonged to another woman. When his first love returned, he stopped coming home, leaving Rena all alone for many nights. She put up with it until she received a check and farewell note one day. Contrary to how Waylen expected her to react, Rena had a smile on her face as she bid him farewell. "It was fun while it lasted, Waylen. May our paths never cross. Have a nice life." But as fate would have it, their paths crossed again. This time, Rena had another man by her side. Waylen's eyes burned with jealousy. He spat, "How the hell did you move on? I thought you loved only me!" "Keyword, loved!" Rena flipped her hair back and retorted, "There are plenty of fish in the sea, Waylen. Besides, you were the one who asked for a breakup. Now, if you want to date me, you have to wait in line." The next day, Rena received a credit alert of billions and a diamond ring. Waylen appeared again, got down on one knee, and uttered, "May I cut in line, Rena? I still want you."
Linsey was stood up by her groom to run off with another woman. Furious, she grabbed a random stranger and declared, "Let's get married!" She had acted on impulse, realizing too late that her new husband was the notorious rascal, Collin. The public laughed at her, and even her runaway ex offered to reconcile. But Linsey scoffed at him. "My husband and I are very much in love!" Everyone thought she was delusional. Then Collin was revealed to be the richest man in the world. In front of everyone, he got down on one knee and held up a stunning diamond ring. "I look forward to our forever, honey."