When Rebecca's father's will reveals a surprising condition: marry within twelve months or lose the family business and inheritance, Tariq Sly's crazy proposal seems like the perfect solution. Marry his friend, Jeremy Will, Rochester Industries' charming co-CEO by day and infamous king of owning women's panties by night. Yes, everyone stands to gain from this temporary arrangement. But can they pretend to be in love long enough to tie the knot? Playing fiancé to the competitor's daughter isn't easy. Would Rebecca settle for Jeremy or would she pick Tariq instead? And can Rebecca trust her fake husband to be only a husband on paper?
So I had this totally crazy dream.
I dreamt I met a handsome CEO and friend who proposed a solution to my current inheritance problem. Well, it was to our advantage since he needed my father's company to expand his and my lovely father died of a heart attack while working leaving me quite an inheritance which included his multi-billionaire company but with a clause I must fulfill or forfeit my inheritance leaving it for my seven months older cousin Derek.
Except, oh wait, that wasn't a dream.
It had really happened. And I wasn't asleep.
The absurdity of my father's will still lingered, like a bad taste in my mouth. I sat frozen in one of my favorite restaurants, memories and thoughts swirling.
My name is Rebecca Fern. Although my friends call me Becca and my mum calls me Becky. My father, Henry Fern, had left me his multi-billion-dollar company and a crippling clause: I must be married within 12 months and increase the company's annual revenue by 15% within 2 years. If I fail to meet these conditions, my cousin Derek will inherit 51% of my shares, and if I get married and then divorce within 1 year, I will forfeit 25% of my inheritance to Derek. Seven months older and equally cunning, Derek would love to see me fail.
I dropped my head into my hands as I was pissed at my situation. Even in my top three favorite restaurants, I was known to visit, I could not bring myself not to be filled with thoughts and memories and the weight of what my father had done. I knew my father was somewhat absent but putting a clause to my inheritance was absurd.
I had agreed to meet up with Tariq, an old friend and acquaintance of the business after explaining my situation over the phone yesterday. I knew he wanted to partner up with my dad's company to boost his company and I agreed to help. But now that is gone, he needs this inheritance clause to be over but not more than I do.
My thoughts swirled. Did he have some sort of solution to my problem? He was always good at solving complex situations. It is one of the reasons he became my friend.
A tall and imposing figure came in through the door of the restaurant and placed his order before walking. He stopped in the chair opposite mine, before taking a seat. I glanced up to speak but was met with a face I knew almost too well.
"Becca, I'm sorry again for your loss," Tariq said, his voice sincere. "Your father was a visionary."
"I know. Thank you, Tariq," I replied, composed.
Tariq cleared his throat. "So concerning our little problem, I have a proposal."
I sat up eager to hear what solution he came up with. "A temporary marriage. It would take your cousin and lawyer off your back as you would be fulfilling your father's wish..."
My gaze wandered, considering the implications. "in a way, yeah," I said urging him to continue.
"...and I believe it's the best decision for you," Tariq concluded. I nodded, thanked him, and told him I would think about it before giving my response as he left.
Meanwhile, in a building miles away...
A man dressed was surveying the lavish penthouse apartment with a mix of familiarity and discontent. He had just gotten out of the couch where he had fallen asleep last night. The city skyline twinkled outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, a reminder of the endless possibilities that lay beyond these walls. Yet, he couldn't shake the feeling of stagnation.
For quite a while, he'd lived the life of a playboy, indulging in every whim and desire. Even the public labels him as the "NEW YORK's FINEST CEO PLAYBOY."
Beautiful women, exotic destinations, and luxury cars had been his constants. But lately, he feels the thrill has worn off. He could feel the emptiness as it echoed louder than the laughter of last night.
He stood up, walking to his bathroom. His eyes scanning himself as he looked at the mirror. The remnants of him attending last night's party still lingered – discarded designer shoes, disheveled hair and the faint scent of a females perfume on his shirt. He sighed, running a hand through his tousled hair.
"Time to grow up, Jeremy," he muttered to himself. Still, he couldn't resist one last hurrah. He grabbed his other phone, the one he usually use to contact his fleet of women and dialed a familiar number.
"Hey, beautiful," he said, his voice dripping with charm. "I've got a table at that new rooftop bar. Care to join me?"
He smiled, knowing he was postponing his transformation, but the allure of one final, fleeting night was too enticing to resist. For now, the playboy would prevail – just for a little while longer.
What harm could it do?
He's an emperor. She's but a servant. He's a werewolf, She's but an...elf? Stephen Calipher, the King of Lycans, has ruled over the supernatural kingdom, Lyall, for decades, without a mate to call his own. Aurora Evel has a slightly unique feature, unfortunately, those features brought trouble to her doorstep. However, where there's a damsel in distress, there's a chance for a hero. But when she finds herself in the arms of the Alpha King Stephen, will her unique features be a blessing or a curse?
The many nights here with the Rossi men have left me on a whole roller coaster of emotions possible, but as I stand here with Dimitri's hand on my waist, the familiar guilt overcomes me. Guilt for having a crush on my boyfriend's brother - and my professor. For two years, Arabella Lucia has been in a relationship with Blake Rossi until one afternoon, he isn't hers anymore. Shattered by his betrayal, Arabella's sole comfort becomes her sinfully hot tattooed professor who explains Shakespeare in class enigmatically and whispers filthy things in her ears when they are alone. He becomes her passion. Her addiction. She becomes his obsession. But fate has other plans and getting it on with your ex-boyfriend's brother never ends well.
This is not your regular werewolf story, this is more. Isabel has a power so rare that it magnifies with every emotion she has. However, she has been through so much in the last ten years. Her werewolf father abandoned her, and she had to deal with her mother's death alone. Her auntie, Rose took her in, and they had to move around a lot over the years after that tragic occurrence. Now Rose wants Isabel to stay with her in the town she left ten years ago. When she arrives, everything comes to light. Secrets long buried rise to the surface, and she's faced with the irresistible Alpha Mark, her fated mate. Will Isabel's fragile control shatter under the weight of her emotions, or will she harness her power to reclaim her destiny?
Is love worth fighting for, a danger worth escaping? When ambitious nature photographer Annabel Allen flees her dictatorial father's arranged marriage, she finds happiness in Scotland and love with Greg. But two years later, her past catches up. Her father's business deal with the ruthless Reynold family demands her marriage to Shawn, a cunning and attractive playboy. As Greg discovers Annabel's impending wedding, he races against time to stop it. But Shawn refuses to let Annabel go, sparking a bitter family feud.
The Sinner, Mr. Devil, Belzebuth, Stefano De Lorenzo, The Don. I am called so many names for sinister reasons. You see, as the Don, the Italian underworld is where I reign supreme. Corruption and depravity fuel my existence, and my heart is as cold as stone. But when I am faced with my duty of bearing an heir, I know exactly who will be my bride. The one whom I'll break and mold until she becomes my queen. ---- His proposal is ruthless. Marry him or face the dire consequences. It's true what they say about Yoruba Demons but what if this Yoruba man is biracial? Stephano De Lorenzo, an Italian-Nigerian and the stuff of nightmares -and dirty dreams. In high school, he was my bane of existence then my best friend then my almost lover. Then, poof. He disappeared. If only he'd stayed away. But instead, he comes with a sinister proposal and an ultimatum. That means ripping me from my gilded cage. It means locking me beneath his searing flesh. It means war. I'm not supposed to like it. To beg for more. To fall for him. There's just one problem. His blue eyes. His obsession. It's intoxicating. Together, we could conquer this dark world. But only if he doesn't break me first.
After two years of being married to Mark Blackwood and being his best friend walking blood bank, Clare Frail finally divorces him. But Mark's in for a shock when he discovers that his ex-wife is a secret billionaire heiress. Two years ago, Clare had fallen deeply in love with Mark, causing her to abandon her engagement to Stephen, who subsequently suffered an accident that almost cost his life. Now, as Mark tries to win her back, Clare must confront her past and choose between rekindling their relationship or giving Stephen a second chance. Will Mark's attempts to rekindle their love succeed, or will Clare choose a future with the man she once left behind?
For seven years, Claudia allowed herself to live under Eddie's shadow. She thought that devoting herself to him would eventually win his heart, but it turned out to be nothing more than wishful thinking on her part. When they finally cut ties, Claudia did not argue or ask for any compensation. Instead, she chose her peace and left without looking back. She never imagined that Eddie would suddenly appear on her wedding day, furious and wild-eyed. He glared at her groom and declared, "I was here first!"
When they met again, Jason cast aside his paranoia and pride, warmly embracing Chelsey. "Please, come back to me?" For three years, she had been his secretary by day and his companion by night. Chelsey had always complied with his requests, like an obedient pet. However, when Jason declared his plans to marry another, she chose to stop loving him and to let go. But life took unexpected turns. His unyielding pursuit, her pregnancy, and her mother's greed gradually pushed her to the brink. Eventually, she endured tremendous suffering. Five years later, when she returned, she was no longer the woman she once was. Yet he had spiraled into five years of chaos.
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?
Loraine was a dutiful wife to Marco since they got married three years ago. However, he treated her like trash. Nothing she did softened his heart. One day, Loraine got fed up with it all. She asked him for a divorce and left him to enjoy with his mistress. The elites looked at her like she was deranged. "Are you out of your mind? Why are you so willing to divorce him?" "It's because I need to return home to get a billion-dollar fortune. Besides, I don't love him anymore," Loraine replied with a smile. They all laughed at her. Some believed that the divorce affected her mentally. It wasn't until the next day that they realized she wasn't fibbing. A woman was suddenly declared the world's youngest female billionaire. It turned out to be Loraine! Marco was shocked to the bone. When he met his ex-wife again, she was a changed person. A group of handsome young men surrounded her. She was smiling at them all. The sight made Marco's heart ache severely. Putting his pride aside, he tried to win her back. "Hello, love. I see that you are a billionaire now. You shouldn't be with suckers who just want your money. How about you come back to me? I'm a billionaire too. Together, we can build a strong empire. What do you say?" Loraine squinted at her ex-husband with her lips curled in disgust.
The dream of everyone with regards to marriage is to be able to find that special someone and settle down with them. Even arranged marriages grant you an opportunity to meet your partner briefly before the wedding. How will you feel about waking up in the morning with someone sleeping next to you who is not just anyone but your legally married partner yet with no memory of how that had happened in just a few hours of going out the previous day? This is the story of Jason Haward and Julia Harrison, two strangers trapped in a marriage they never planned. The quest to find out why led to the unfolding of a mystery which made them realize they are both living a lie. To find out more, read this amazing story of love, betrayal, revenge and murder.
Olivia White replaced her sister to be engaged to Vincent Barton. She thought that the one she married would be a disabled man with notorious reputation, while to her surprise, Vincent is actually very handsome with great figure. What’s more, he treats her so well that he tends to satisfy all her requirements with no limits. In front of the public, he is the ruthless heir to the Emperor, while in front of her, he is her clingy husband who only belongs to her.