Ashley is a 19-year-old waitress working at a bar to make ends meet and provide for her father who is suffering from chronic illnesses. She's mortified and feels her life has been turned upside down as she's forced to marry the wealthy CEO, Jackson. She hates Jackson and tries to avoid him at all costs. However, when she starts to know him better, she begins to see the kind and loving person he truly is. Over time, their love for each other grows stronger, and they overcome the obstacles that stood in the way of building a happy family.
Ashley's POV
!! Aringh!!!
Frustration swept me off the moment my alarm went on, I annoyingly turned it off. It was evening already. I laid there like a lost fellow for minutes staring at the ceiling more exhausted than usual.
The ceiling fan kept twirling increasing my quest for sleep the more, when Tim walked in, looking at me in the face then shook his head,
"You do know you're late already? This is like 5:30 pm already?" His brows remind me of mom, Tim was my kid brother in middle school, aside from how annoying he is, he was the only family I had.
I'm Ashley Johnson, I know you must be concerned about how and when my life took this big turn,
Like every other young girl out there forced to take responsibilities at a very tender age, I have no parents but life was fair enough to give me my kid brother for company.
My whole world revolves around him and despite trying to make all ends meet, things still get frustrating for me.
"Shit!" I got up immediately rushing to the bathroom, I slide immediately into my slippers,
It was the weekend, and coincidentally the neighbors were around,
"Go stay at Kevin's place, ok?" I yelled after I got in,
"Sure," his cute voice bubbled, as he left the room.
Grabbing the small bowl, I scooped the water and poured it over, at this point, I screamed out my lungs,
The water was damn cold,
"What's this? Winter?" I asked myself, still time conscious, I rushed myself into my outfit and then it occurred to me, I didn't pack Tim dinner for the night.
I immediately bolt the door, rushing to the neighbor's place to hand over his dinner in a small lunch bag.
"Take care and be careful ok?" Mrs. Gibson smiled,
"Thank you ma, I sure will" turning to Tim,
"Be a good boy, ok? Sisi will be back." I bent to his level peck his adorable cheeks,
Time went by, I closed the door, rushed to the junction, flagged down a taxi, and hit the road to Drink's Bar where I officially work.
The boss was already waiting by the door, on the lookout for me,
"Kiss your next month's salary goodbye, Ashley," I mumble to myself,
My phone immediately rang, the number surfaced, and it was Jenna calling, Instantly picked up,
"Girl! Where the heck are you? I just can't do this alone Tonight. I'm overly exhausted from my shift." She whined, that was Jenna, the only Friend I'd say I trust and knows,
"I'd be there shortly, hang in there a little bit," I replied, stopping behind the bar, I paid off the taxi man and hung up the call, and without my boss hovering eyes, I snuck in.
"Thank goodness, I was just about to warn you about the boss, but you hung up" Jenna heaved a deep sigh of relief, I smiled,
"I sighted him before he did, thanks a lot for covering up for me, I owe you big time". I grabbed the waist apron tying it to my waist.
Drink's Bar is known to be one of the most exquisite bars in the area, it at least had a good aura around it, my head was already pounding from the protruding headache, I shoved it aside, watching Jenna leave,
"Jenna!" I called,
"I know, I'll pick up Tim at Mrs. Gibson's." She smiled, and I nodded with a smile,
"Now, go back to your work before the boss sights you," and with that, Jenna left the Bar,
"Ashley!" I turned, as one of the staff, hands me a tray filled with drinks,
"Table no. 2". He said,
"No. 2?" But that's a secluded table in the bar?". He shot me a glare
"Sorry." I apologized and immediately adjusted my dress and immediately went to serve the table,
Getting to the table, a figure hidden behind the dark room made me uncomfortable, this was the VVIP room, who was this very important customer that she was instead sent to serve and not the best waitress?" I asked myself but got no answer,
Just as confused as I am, I immediately began serving. Judging from the outfit, he was a big shot, his cologne mesmerized the atmosphere,
"Ashley!" I screamed my name within,
"There you go, sir, I'll be leaving now." As I was about to leave, he grabbed me by the wrist,
"Join me please." His deep voice, made my spine shiver,
"Sir? Am sorry but I'm not allowed to do so." I don't even know whom I was speaking to, but he did look like he could use my company,
I sighed,
"I was specifically assigned to serve him," I thought inwardly, and on second thought, I took a seat, clutching the tray to my chest, if I refused, my job was at stake,
"What are you thinking of?" I jerked out of my thought, He poured me a drink,
"Take? You look stressed." I could sense the care in his voice or maybe it was just my imagination,
"Thank you, sir," I gulped down the drink,
"Like it? It's one of a kind." He added,
After about two shots, I began feeling dizzy, I was not sure but I knew my head was light, and before I knew it darkness hovered over me.
After washing up, I laid down on the king-sized bed, I shut my eyes immediately but images from the bar kept flashing through my mind.
I felt my whole body heat up with the intense desire that overwhelmed me just at the thought of her. I had no choice but to contact the waitress who had accosted me at the table.
I picked up the telephone and immediately dialed Manager's number. I wanted a company tonight to shove the thought of the waitress out of my mind.
Within a few minutes, She entered with the smell of alcohol. She looked very much like her, which was perfect. I smiled. She had a bad tolerance for alcohol. Why did she have a drink with me?
There was no light on, and I could barely see her, pushing her down the bed, I hovered her, caressing every inch of her, she felt inexperienced but my body was already on fire which had to be quenched.
Blurb: Millie Matthews was willing to give up everything to be with the one she truly loved. Three years ago, she left home to be with her lover, Rovan Marlowe, whom her family were strictly against. But after finding out she could never replace his first love in his heart, she was forced to leave when he heartlessly chose his first love over her. She returns to her family and takes her place to start her life afresh, only for Rovan to return and beg for her to come back. After realizing that he was a fool to let her go, Rovan became determined to get her back as his wife.
It was a cold night, her family was brutally murdered alongside the love of her life, and taken captive by the ruthless Alpha in all of Windertown. Latina is forced to pay the ultimate price for her betrayal. Little did she know, her destiny was somewhat tied to his just as he was tied to her, but the realization was too late as the damage had already been done.
Did you think that I would marry you instead of her? Common, you are only an orphan, whom no one knows originated from, Vickson's words kept repeating in Hailey's head, after he had just embarrassed her by choosing her stepsister as his mate instead. As if that was not enough for him, he still forced himself on her. And Hailey is blamed by her adoptive mother, as she forces both of them to get married. Her adoptive mother didn't want to bear the shame of what people would say. But her stepsister, Ava, rather dies than watch the two of them live in peace as husband and wife. So Ava becomes their worst nightmare!
Katherine is an Omega who is bullied by her pack members because of her parents' sins. The pack members hated her because her parents were responsible for the death of the Alpha. Ever since Alpha's death, Katherine hated her parents and even though they managed to flee away, the pack members decided that Katherine would be the one to pay for their sins. As a young girl, Katherine had always wondered what it would be like to walk in the shoes of the Luna someday. It was a dream she wanted and while it seemed almost impossible, Katherine could only hope that fate made it a reality.
Amanda's world crumbled when she received the eviction notice. Her family's financial struggles had reached a boiling point, exacerbated by her mother's mounting medical bills. Desperation Desperation was the beginning of everything. Will her desperation lead her to the right path? – or otherwise? Faced with mountains of problems, with no option. She went for the easiest solution – or so she thought Amanda jumped at the only available opportunity. Getting married to the cold hearted billionaire. No strings attached, just appearances. Awaiting the time her marriage would be dissolved and she would be free again. But what becomes of her when she starts falling in love with the cold hearted man? A man whose only interest is his company and appearances. Will her love be reciprocated? Or will it be crushed to pieces and blown away like dust into the earth?
A young lady named Daisy is unhappy as her life is at stake after her mother dies of cancer and her father remarries three months later out of loneliness. Her father never really had time for her as he has always been more focused on his business. She has to endure the harsh treatment she gets from her stepmother and her children. Her world came crumbling when she discovers her lover was about to get married to her stepsister. But along the line, she ends up as the bride. But this didn't stop her suffering, it only got worst. Her dream marriage becomes a mirage, and not the way she had planned it to be. She almost loses her life in the process. Would she ever be happy? Why was she the one getting married to her lover instead of her stepsister? Why was her marriage to her lover a painful experience?
Haisley Jefferson, daughter of the Alpha of The Ashen Crescent Pack, finds her life far from fulfilling. She yearns to meet her mate so she can finally escape the hellhole she once called home. Instead of meeting her mate and escaping, fate takes an unexpected turn on her 21st birthday. Rather than a mate, she's given a husband – Hades Stone, the future Alpha of The DuskBane Pack, and a man she has secretly loved for years. The only problem is he has his eyes set on Alice, her adopted sister. In the face of this dilemma, Haisley rejects the marriage, but destiny seems to have its own plans beyond her control. Haisley finds herself at a crossroads. While she wishes for her mate to rescue her, she's also entangled in a deep affection for Hades. A forced marriage to him was not her desire, but it seems destiny has other plans.
Lindsey's fiancé was the devil's first son. Not only did he lie to her but he also slept with her stepmother, conspired to take away her family fortune, and then set her up to have sex with a total stranger. To get her lick back, Lindsey decided to find a man to disrupt her engagement party and humiliate the cheating bastard. Never did she imagine that she would bump into a strikingly handsome stranger who was all that she was currently looking for. At the engagement party, he boldly declared that she was his woman. Lindsey thought he was just a broke man who wanted to leech off her. But once they began their fake relationship, she realized that good luck kept coming her way. She thought they would part ways after the engagement party, but this man kept to her side. "We gotta stick together, Lindsey. Remember, I'm now your fiancé. " "Domenic, you're with me because of my money, aren't you?" Lindsey asked, narrowing her eyes at him. Domenic was taken aback by that accusation. How could he, the heir of the Walsh family and CEO of Vitality Group, be with her for money? He controlled more than half of the city's economy. Money wasn't a problem for him! The two got closer and closer. One day, Lindsey finally realized that Domenic was actually the stranger she had slept with months ago. Would this realization change things between them? For the better or worse?
Sheila had her back against the wall when her family tried to force her to marry an awful old man. In a fit of rage, she hired a gigolo to act as her husband. She thought the gigolo needed money and did this for a living. Little did she know that he was nothing like that. One day, he pulled off his mask and revealed himself to be the world's top magnate. This marked the beginning of their love. He showered her with everything she could ever want. They were happy. However, unexpected circumstances soon posed a threat to their love. Would Sheila and her husband make it through the storm? Find out!
Book 1 Amethyst prayed for her childhood best friend to be her mate. Everyone stares, they tease, they bully her for being an orphan but Mason was different. He protected her, he defended her. The Alpha's son loved her since they were pups. But you can't be kids forever. Everything turned sour when Mason began training to take over the Stone Heart Pack. He turned on her just like everyone else, Mason made her the target of his ruthless antics and when they turned of age - it got worse. Mason doesn't want an orphan for a mate. She has no power, no status and he wants someone with wealth to carry the Luna title. Amethyst isn't it. Everything crashes down, the humiliation and rejection too much to bare, turning Rogue was her only option. She couldn't submit any longer to the torture and living in the woods for a couple years before death seemed less painful. Until a man arrives. Claiming that Amethyst isn't an orphan. That she belongs to one of the five founding families. Amethyst thought that rejection was where her life ended. Wait till she finds out that it's only the beginning and neither her heart or life are safe. ******** Book 2 Maverick's past is a secret for a reason, there are rumors spread that he made deals with ancient witches to get the power every member longs for. But it's just a rumor....or is it? There is a reason why his mind and heart are always at war because if he claims Sage as his, hell would rip her from this earth. The best option is to stay away from her, to not have contact with her. What can he do when she shows up at his territory? Desperate to escape her grief. The problem is, Maverick made promises and with Sage in the picture - he can't keep them. There is a reason why Maverick is the Forbidden Alpha.. and Sage is about to find out what being a Fated Mate truly means. ******* Book 3 Jasmine Ravenstone gave up everything for a man who couldn't speak. Renouncing her Alpha title and fleeing with Kyson Zero, she has no idea of the past he carries or the Fated Mate curse she will endure. Being born from the first witch in existence, Kyson and Kier had to go through lifetimes to kill their father and never succeeded in their destiny. Now, the seal has been broken and they are down to their last life. If they don't kill their father then the supernatural world will cease to exist. Kyson didn't realize the ramifications of his actions. Stealing a Fated comes with consequences, a sirebond that ties Jasmine to him. He didn't expect a curse that will cause damnation. ******* Book 4 Kier Zero returns to his life as Alpha, after ultimately killing his first tormentor. But that was only his first demon, there is a second one that haunts him. Marked by Olivia Aspen, he wants as much distance away from her as possible. Until she arrives, with a mysterious power that everyone seems to want and a debt to a deadly vampire. She has no one to consult, stranded and lost in a world without a pack or home. Olivia chooses to repay her debt, but that comes with strings attached when the charming vampire has more to offer than she ever could have imagined.
Sophia Drake braced herself for the worst when she was forced to move across the country in the middle of her junior year. Desperate to escape her shattered home as soon as she turns eighteen, her plans are disrupted by the enigmatic and captivating Ashford twins. Sophia can't fathom the intense attraction she feels for the twins and tries to avoid them at every turn. As she's thrust into an unfamiliar world, her past demons resurface, making her question her true identity. Will Sophia flee from her past's secrets, or will she embrace her destiny and take control of her future?
Dear readers, this book has resumed daily updates. It took Sabrina three whole years to realize that her husband, Tyrone didn't have a heart. He was the coldest and most indifferent man she had ever met. He never smiled at her, let alone treated her like his wife. To make matters worse, the return of the woman he had eyes for brought Sabrina nothing but divorce papers. Sabrina's heart broke. Hoping that there was still a chance for them to work on their marriage, she asked, "Quick question,Tyrone. Would you still divorce me if I told you that I was pregnant?" "Absolutely!" he responded. Realizing that she didn't mean shit to him, Sabrina decided to let go. She signed the divorce agreement while lying on her sickbed with a broken heart. Surprisingly, that wasn't the end for the couple. It was as if scales fell off Tyrone's eyes after she signed the divorce agreement. The once so heartless man groveled at her bedside and pleaded, "Sabrina, I made a big mistake. Please don't divorce me. I promise to change." Sabrina smiled weakly, not knowing what to do...