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She's come to the desert to fulfill her duty, but destiny has other plans. Tasked with caring for an ailing father, she finds herself drawn into the life-and arms-of the region's most eligible CEO. As her professional boundaries blur with forbidden passion, she faces a choice between loyalty to her work and the undeniable chemistry they share. Will she risk everything for love in a world where expectations run high, and emotions run even higher?
"James, have you noticed the people flocking to the café today? They don't seem to run out!" Ananya whispered as they were busy inside their café, full of people.
"I did notice, dear. But it's great to see that the community continues to support us. It means that we are doing the right thing," answered James while he was also busy taking care of customers.
Ananya smiled. "Yes indeed. It's very fulfilling to see that our once simple dream has become this big and successful."
After a long day of work, the two of them sat in their office behind the café. Ananya noticed that James looked tired but there was a sparkle in his eyes. "James, are you okay? It seems we have been very busy these past few weeks."
James took a deep breath before answering. "Darling, I'm tired but I'm happy. I didn't think we could do it all. But, I'm just thinking, maybe we also need to stop once in a while and give ourselves time."
Ananya looked at James, wondering how they managed to keep all of this together. "You're right. Maybe we need to make more time for ourselves. But you know, James, no matter how busy we are, I'm happy doing this because I'm with you."
James smiled and held Ananya's hand. "Ananya, I'm always with you. And no matter what we face, I know we can do it as long as we are together."
A few days passed and James and Ananya tried to arrange their schedule. They planned more time for family, more time for themselves, and cut back on some café work so they could have a balanced lifestyle. In this way, their relationship deepens as a couple and as parents.
One evening, while having dinner with their children, Ananya noticed that the children seemed quiet. "Son, is there a problem?" he asked.
Their eldest son stood up and answered, "Mama, Papa, we just wanted to ask you if you have any plans to go on vacation. Sometimes, we miss being together in one place, like before."
James and Ananya looked at each other. They know that they have been busy these past few months, and they seem to neglect such simple requests of their children. "You're right," James replied. "We need to take time to go on vacation. Do you want us to go to the beach this weekend?"
The children were filled with joy. "Yes! Let's go to the beach, Mom, Dad!" they shouted, full of excitement.
The next day, James and Ananya start planning for their family getaway. They didn't mind the fatigue and stress of business-what mattered was that they could be with their children again and relax as a family.
When the weekend came, they went to a nearby resort by the sea. While the kids paddled in the water, they had fun playing frisbee, building sandcastles, and walking along the beach. James and Ananya feel joy and peace that they haven't experienced in a long time.
While resting under a coconut tree, Ananya suddenly spoke, "James, you know, it seems like a long time since the last time we had this kind of time with the kids."
James looked at their children happily playing and laughed. "Yes, dear. But now, I feel that we made the right decision. We really need to make time for them and for ourselves."
Their day at the beach was filled with laughter and fun stories. That night, while the children were asleep, James and Ananya sat on the veranda of their cottage, quietly drinking hot tea.
"Honey, with everything we've been through, I've felt more that no matter what happens, what's important is our love and support for each other," James whispered while stroking Ananya's hair.
Ananya smiled and leaned on James' chest. "You're right, James. And now, I feel that no matter how busy we are, we will never neglect the things that are truly important."
As the days pass, James and Ananya return to their normal lives, but with new energy and inspiration. They know that the key to success is not only in business, but in maintaining a good relationship as a couple and as parents.
When new projects and opportunities arrive, they make decisions more carefully. They no longer simply send things that will only provide income, but they think about the impact it will have on their family and their lives.
One night, while James is busy arranging new plans for the café, Ananya approaches him. "Honey, I just want to say that I'm proud of everything we've done. But most of all, I am proud of how we have become stronger as a family."
James stopped what he was doing and hugged Ananya. "I'm proud of us too, dear. Not just because of the café or our projects, but because we have found the right balance in all aspects of our lives."
And as they embark on a new chapter of their lives, they are full of hope and love. They know that not every day will be easy, but with each test, they will face and overcome it together.
Their family, their business, and their love-these are their true treasures. And in every step of their journey, they carry the confidence that no matter what comes, they will always hold each other's arms, ready to face every challenge and continue to build a happier future.
To the world, he's a ruthless CEO with an iron grip on his empire. To her, he's the man she cleans for every day. Beneath the polished veneer of his office doors and high-rise windows lies a story they never meant to write-a story of two hearts from vastly different worlds. But when his secrets begin to unravel and pull her into his life, will they find solace in each other, or are some doors better left closed?
She's a maid from humble beginnings, cleaning the halls of a billionaire's lavish estate. He's a brooding tycoon, hidden behind wealth and power. When their worlds collide, sparks ignite in the most unexpected way. Drawn into each other's orbits, their hearts face battles of wealth, social class, and hidden secrets. Can their love overcome the walls that divide them, or will life's harsh realities tear them apart?
When a Thai caregiver arrives in Dubai, her only goal is to earn enough to support her family back home. She never expects to capture the attention of the powerful and enigmatic CEO she works for. But beneath his cool, calculated exterior lies a man whose heart may be ready to thaw. In a city where ambition rules and love is a game, can she turn his world upside down and find her place in his heart?
She's caught in the Alpha's gaze a temptation too powerful to resist. His dominance is intoxicating, his touch unforgettable, and she feels herself drawn to him against her better judgment. Yet beneath the allure lies a storm of secrets that could ruin them both. As their connection deepens, she must decide if she's willing to risk everything to be bound by his love and temptation.
A prophecy binds them, revealing a fate they can't ignore. She's the Alpha's hidden Luna, her identity concealed from the pack, their love forged in secrecy. But as whispers of the prophecy spread, their bond is threatened by forces bent on destroying them. Will she rise to fulfill her destiny, or will they be forced to sacrifice their love to protect the pack?
Bound to a fate he can't escape, the heir to an ancient legacy finds his path intertwined with hers. Mysterious, powerful, and driven, he knows his destiny awaits in the shadows of the midnight hour. But she holds the key to his hidden fate, a secret that could change everything. Together, they must face ancient prophecies, forbidden desires, and a future neither of them could have foreseen.
Yelena discovered that she wasn't her parents' biological child. After seeing through their ploy to trade her as a pawn in a business deal, she was sent away to her barren birthplace. There, she stumbled upon her true origins—a lineage of historic opulence. Her real family showered her with love and adoration. In the face of her so-called sister's envy, Yelena conquered every adversity and took her revenge, all while showcasing her talents. She soon caught the attention of the city's most eligible bachelor. He cornered Yelena and pinned her against the wall. “It's time to reveal your true identity, darling.”
"Mr. Evans, please maintain some dignity. Don't forget I'm your brother's wife!" Having caught her husband and best friend together in the bed, Elena wanted nothing more than to exact revenge on the people she once called family. She refused to be a pitiful divorcee and vowed to make everyone who had once looked down on her beg for forgiveness. And to start with her newfound freedom, Elena indulges in a one-night stand with a stranger. However, what was meant to be a fleeting escape turns into a nightmare when she learns that the stranger is none other than her husband's older brother! Would Elena be free from the shackles of her marriage? Or would the mysterious stranger make her life a living hell since he seemed to have a personal vendetta against his family? [The story is 18+ and involves mature content.]
"The bloodline is confirmed. The Universal God Token is activated. All the gods will obey..." ........................................... Everyone believed Ye Liuyun was trash, even himself. No money, no talent, and no one he could rely on. Bully, scorn and laughter, that's what he deserved. But Ye Liuyun never gave up working hard. One day things had changed. Ye Liuyun's inner power was suddenly awakened. He could cultivate a divine level spirit and became a supreme hero. Slaying demons and exterminating devils, his adventures just started... Money, beauty and power, he would grasp everything in his hands...
"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 fiancé 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?"
Julia and Evan were the perfect couple-or so she thought. But everything changed when Evan abruptly ended their relationship, leaving her heartbroken and unable to tell him she was carrying his child. Years later, Julia has built a life for herself and her son, Andy, while Evan has risen to unimaginable wealth and success. Their paths cross again at a chance meeting, but Julia soon discovers Evan has moved on with someone else. Julia is done with the pain. She's fought battles alone, raising a son who deserves the truth about his father, even if Evan doesn't deserve her forgiveness. When Julia told Evan years ago she had something to say, he didn't listen. Now, it's time for him to listen. But is it too late to reclaim what he lost? "We should break up," he'd said, the words cutting through her like glass. The pregnancy test in her pocket stayed hidden, just like the child they would never share. Now, it's Evan's turn to hear the truth-and to face his deepest regret.
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?