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"You're not like anyone I've ever met, Ava Dawson. And that's exactly why I can't stay away." Welcome to Club Luxe, the ultimate playground for the country's elite. At its helm is the enigmatic billionaire, Logan Pierce-a devilishly handsome, self-assured, and formidable tycoon with a notorious reputation. Logan lives by a single golden rule: keep business and pleasure strictly separate. Enter Ava Dawson, a diligent and unassuming secretary raised to loathe the entitled, especially her insufferably attractive, aggravatingly charismatic boss, Logan Pierce, who is blissfully unaware of her existence. Ava's steadfast rule: steer clear of arrogant playboys, especially Logan Pierce. But fate has a mischievous plan. When Logan finally notices the shy, unassuming Ava, sparks fly. The ruthless, controlling Logan finds himself irresistibly drawn to her innocence and quiet strength. He's determined to shatter every boundary and obliterate every rule to make Ava his, even if it means capturing her heart first. As Logan pursues Ava with relentless intensity, the lines between their professional and personal lives blur. Ava is torn between her growing attraction to Logan and her ingrained distrust of men like him. Their connection ignites a passionate, high-stakes romance filled with unexpected twists, emotional revelations, and the ultimate test of their love. In a world where power and privilege reign, can a shy secretary and a dominant billionaire find common ground and build a future together? Or will their differences and the secrets they uncover tear them apart forever?
Ava
"If you could please step this way, Mr. Pierce will join you shortly," I instructed the VIP guests with a practiced smile, leading them to the luxurious private lounge of Club Luxe. My heart pounded in my chest, a stark reminder of the imposing figure who owned this establishment-and my sanity.
It was another night at Club Luxe, the epitome of opulence nestled in the heart of London. The elite flocked here to bask in its extravagance, indulging in a world of luxury that was as foreign to me as the moon. I darted between guests, my heels clicking on the marble floor, the dim lighting casting shadows that danced across the plush decor.
I had worked for Pierce Industries for three years, but it was only in the last six months that I'd been roped into these high-profile events. My boss, Logan Pierce, rarely noticed me in the bustling office, which was a small mercy. A man like him, with his smoldering looks and piercing blue eyes, was a danger I didn't need.
"Excuse me, miss, where can I find Mr. Pierce?" A tall, impeccably dressed man interrupted my thoughts, his gaze scanning the room.
"Mr. Pierce will be with you shortly," I repeated, maintaining my composure. Logan had a way of making people wait, asserting his dominance even in absentia.
As the evening progressed, the air buzzed with the murmur of conversations, the clinking of glasses, and the occasional burst of laughter. I navigated through the crowd, ensuring everything was perfect. Logan demanded perfection, and I wasn't about to give him any reason to notice me for the wrong reasons.
A sudden hush fell over the room, followed by a ripple of excitement. I turned, my breath catching as Logan Pierce made his grand entrance. Tall and imposing, he exuded an effortless confidence that drew every eye. His dark hair was perfectly styled, and his tailored suit clung to his muscular frame. He scanned the room with a commanding presence, his eyes sharp and calculating.
Logan approached the VIP area, shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries with the guests. His charm was undeniable, a potent weapon in his arsenal. I watched from a distance, my heart beating faster as he neared. Our eyes met for the briefest moment, and I quickly looked away, focusing on my duties.
"Ms. Dawson," Logan's deep voice cut through the noise, sending a shiver down my spine. I turned to find him standing just a few feet away, his intense gaze fixed on me.
"Yes, Mr. Pierce?" I replied, keeping my tone professional.
"I need you to handle the arrangements for our special guest arriving later," he said, his voice low and authoritative. "Make sure everything is flawless."
"Of course, sir," I nodded, averting my eyes from his penetrating stare.
Logan lingered for a moment, as if contemplating something, before turning his attention back to the guests. I let out a breath I didn't realize I'd been holding, my mind racing. Why did he have to notice me tonight of all nights?
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**Logan**
The room buzzed with the intoxicating mix of power and privilege, a symphony of wealth that I had orchestrated to perfection. As I made my rounds, exchanging calculated pleasantries and ensuring my dominance remained unchallenged, my mind wandered to the one person who seemed immune to my presence.
Ava Dawson.
She was a curious anomaly in my meticulously curated world. Her efficiency was impeccable, her demeanor unassuming. For months, she had remained in the background, a shadow in the bright lights of my empire. But tonight, something about her caught my attention. The way she moved with quiet grace, her eyes avoiding mine with a determination that intrigued me.
I had built my empire on the principle of never mixing business with pleasure, but Ava's quiet strength stirred something within me. I watched her as she attended to the guests, her professionalism masking an undeniable allure.
As the night wore on, I found myself seeking her out, my curiosity growing with each passing moment. When our eyes met across the room, a jolt of electricity shot through me. I saw a flicker of something in her gaze-fear, perhaps, or was it defiance?
I approached her, needing to hear her voice, to see if it matched the strength I sensed in her. Her response was poised, her eyes avoiding mine, but I caught a glimpse of vulnerability beneath her calm exterior.
"Ms. Dawson," I said, my voice carrying the weight of command. She turned, her expression composed.
"Yes, Mr. Pierce?" Her voice was steady, yet there was a hint of something more.
"I need you to handle the arrangements for our special guest arriving later," I instructed, watching her closely. "Make sure everything is flawless."
"Of course, sir," she replied, her eyes lowering.
I lingered for a moment, captivated by the enigma that was Ava Dawson. There was something about her that defied the rules I had set for myself, a challenge I was determined to unravel. As I walked away, a plan began to form in my mind. I would break down her defenses, piece by piece, until she was mine.
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**Ava**
The night dragged on, a blur of faces and formalities. I went through the motions, my mind replaying the brief encounter with Logan Pierce. There was something in his gaze, a predatory intensity that unnerved me. I couldn't afford to get distracted, not now.
"Everything okay, Ava?" Rachel's voice broke through my thoughts. My best friend and confidante, Rachel, was one of the few people who knew how much I struggled in these situations.
"Just another night in paradise," I sighed, forcing a smile.
Rachel chuckled, giving my arm a reassuring squeeze. "You'll survive. Besides, he noticed you. That's a first."
"Noticed? More like he's plotting my demise," I muttered, glancing across the room where Logan was deep in conversation with a group of investors.
Rachel's eyes sparkled with mischief. "Maybe he's plotting something else entirely."
"Don't even joke about that," I warned, feeling my cheeks heat up.
The hours crept by, and the event finally began to wind down. Guests trickled out, leaving behind a trail of empty glasses and discarded conversations. I busied myself with the cleanup, grateful for the distraction.
As I carried a tray of empty glasses to the back, I heard footsteps behind me. I turned to find Logan standing there, his expression unreadable.
"Ms. Dawson," he began, his voice softer now, almost contemplative. "I wanted to thank you for your efforts tonight. You did an excellent job."
"Thank you, Mr. Pierce," I replied, trying to keep my voice steady. "Just doing my job."
He stepped closer, his gaze never leaving mine. "You're more than just your job, Ava. I see that now."
My heart pounded in my chest, the air between us charged with unspoken tension. I couldn't look away, caught in the intensity of his stare.
"Good night, Ms. Dawson," he said finally, turning and walking away, leaving me standing there, breathless and bewildered.
As I watched him go, a sense of foreboding settled over me. Logan Pierce was a man who got what he wanted, and it seemed, for reasons I couldn't fathom, he had set his sights on me.
Struggling waitress Maya Monroe discovers she is pregnant by mysterious billionaire Adrian Blackwood following a crazy night in Las Vegas. She has no idea that one careless night has drawn her into a treacherous game of power and betrayal. Adrian is not the man Maya thought he was- he is a man tormented by a troubled history and motivated by merciless ambition. His empire is collapsing due to unseen adversaries in both his family and work life. Maya discovers Adrian's web of lies and secrets as she battles to restore her freedom and save her unborn child, drawing her farther into his perilous world. Maya has to overcome all obstacles, become resilient, and determine whether love can truly mend the wounds caused by treachery. She must decide whether to leave Adrian permanently or stick by him in the face of foes who would destroy them in a world where loyalty is a commodity and nothing is as it seems.
"I never intended to break your heart, but I certainly didn't plan to create a new one." A one-night tempestuous affair with the enigmatic billionaire, Damien Knight, left Anya with an unexpected storm brewing within her. Believing she’d escaped the gilded cage of his world, she vanishes, only to resurface years later as a single mother clinging to the shattered pieces of her life. Damien, a titan of industry with a heart encased in ice, is blindsided by the revelation. His empire crumbles as he's haunted by the ghost of their passionate night. A relentless pursuit begins, a desperate gamble to reclaim what was stolen from him. But Anya is armed with a fortress of pain and mistrust. Can she forgive the man who shattered her world? Or will their rekindled passion be consumed by the flames of their past? In a world of opulence and deceit, love becomes their only salvation, a gamble with stakes higher than any business deal.
"I never intended to break your heart, but I certainly didn't plan to create a new one." A one-night tempestuous affair with the enigmatic billionaire, Damien Knight, left Anya with an unexpected storm brewing within her. Believing she’d escaped the gilded cage of his world, she vanishes, only to resurface years later as a single mother clinging to the shattered pieces of her life. Damien, a titan of industry with a heart encased in ice, is blindsided by the revelation. His empire crumbles as he's haunted by the ghost of their passionate night. A relentless pursuit begins, a desperate gamble to reclaim what was stolen from him. But Anya is armed with a fortress of pain and mistrust. Can she forgive the man who shattered her world? Or will their rekindled passion be consumed by the flames of their past? In a world of opulence and deceit, love becomes their only salvation, a gamble with stakes higher than any business deal.
Darya spent three years loving Micah, worshipping the ground he walked on. Until his neglect and his family's abuse finally woke her up to the ugly truth-he doesn't love her. Never did, never will. To her, he is a hero, her knight in shining armour. To him, she is an opportunist, a gold digger who schemed her way into his life. Darya accepts the harsh reality, gathers the shattered pieces of her dignity, divorces him, takes back her real name, reclaims her title as the country's youngest billionaire heiress. Their paths cross again at a party. Micah watches his ex-wife sing like an angel, tear up the dance floor, then thwart a lecher with a roundhouse kick. He realises, belatedly, that she's exactly the kind of woman he'd want to marry, if only he had taken the trouble to get to know her. Micah acts promptly to win her back, but discovers she's now surrounded by eligible bachelors: high-powered CEO, genius biochemist, award-winning singer, reformed playboy. Worse, she makes it pretty clear that she's done with him. Micah gears up for an uphill battle. He must prove to her he's still worthy of her love before she falls for someone else. And time is running out.
For three years, Shane and Yvonne were wed, sharing heated nights, while his devotion clung to his ex. Yvonne strove to be a dutiful wife, yet their marriage felt hollow, built on desire rather than real warmth. All changed when she became pregnant, only for Shane to thrust her onto the operating table, warning, “Either you or the baby survives!” Broken by his cruelty, she vanished in grief and later returned, radiantly accomplished, leaving everyone awestruck. Haunted by remorse, Shane begged for another chance, but Yvonne only smiled and replied, “I’m sorry, men no longer interest me.”
Joelle thought she could change Adrian's heart after three years of marriage, but she realized too late that it already belonged to another woman. "Give me a baby, and I'll set you free." The day Joelle went into labor, Adrian was traveling with his mistress on his private jet. "I don't care whom you love. My debt is paid. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other." Not long after Joelle left, Adrian found himself begging on his knees. "Please come back to me."
Rosalynn's marriage to Brian wasn't what she envisioned it to be. Her husband, Brian, barely came home. He avoided her like a plague. Worse still, he was always in the news for dating numerous celebrities. Rosalynn persevered until she couldn't take it anymore. She upped and left after filing for a divorce. Everything changed days later. Brian took interest in a designer that worked for his company anonymously. From her profile, he could tell that she was brilliant and dazzling. He pulled the stops to find out her true identity. Little did he know that he was going to receive the greatest shocker of his life. Brian bit his finger with regret when he recalled his past actions and the woman he foolishly let go.
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?
Lucia Balstone thought she had chosen the right man to spend the rest of her life with, but he was the one who ended her life. Their ten-year marriage seemed like a joke when her husband stabbed her with a dagger. Fortunately, God is never blind to people's tears. Lucia got a second chance. She was reborn at the age of 22, before all the terrible things had happened. This time, she was determined to avenge herself and let those who hurt her pay! She made an elaborate list of her goals, and the first thing on her list was to marry her ex-husband's enemy, Alonso Callen!