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*** This story will be temporarily on hold. I am sorry to my readers if I can't continue to write this at the moment. I plan to finish The Royal Contract first this month before continuing to write this one. Again, I am asking for your understanding. Due to financial reasons, I need to write a new book for now. A Contract to Marry the Cold-hearted CEO I hope you will give it a try. Thanks again for reading my stories. *** Little girls dreamed of sparkling tiaras and fancy gowns. Little boys wanted to drive fast cars. Well, could she have both? And the father she had never met as a bonus. Luisa was the spunky, street-smart girl next door that wanted her life to have meaning. She lived her life like she was not exceptional except when she was behind the wheel, racing for the finish line. But was that all she wanted? One day, a man dressed up in an impeccable suit came up to her and told her she was a princess, heir to the throne. Insane, right? He was a prince and a successful tycoon who almost had everything except one thing. He wanted the crown. But he had no birthright to rule the Kingdom. Until he discovered there was another way for him to become King. However, he had to agree to the conditions and convince his future Queen of his plans. Easy, right? Would an arrangement be the solution to what they both desire? Would Luisa submit to what Liam proposed? Or would they get more than what they bargained for in the end? Note: This story is related to the Royal Contract book. Still, it is a standalone story. There is no need to read the other book to understand it. [Warning: Mature steamy content, slight violence (in the later chapters), and some inappropriate language] COVER PHOTO - Credit to the owner.

Imagina tener todo lo que te hace feliz... Una madre amorosa, amigos que te apoyan y cuidan, vecinos que te tratan con amabilidad. Es una vida de ensueño que la mayoría puede envidiar, ¿cierto?... Pero, ¿Qué pasaría si un día tu madre decide presentarte a tu padre después de 18 años?. Ella se encuentra emocionada y no puedes negarte, rumbo a la reunión con aquel hombre algo golpea su auto y en cuestión de unas horas pierdes a la única persona que estuvo a tu lado y que puedes llamar "familia". Quedas sola con una biblioteca que atender y al cuidado de los padres de tu mejor amiga. Conforme vas creciendo tu vida se vuelve rutinaria y algo aburrida, estas limitada a hacer cosas porque puede que aquellas personas que dañaron a tu madre regresen por ti. Todo te resulta monótono... O por lo menos así es hasta que le conoces a él, pero para poder ser feliz y proteger a tus seres queridos deberás descubrir que hay detrás del pasado de tu madre. Esta es la historia de Sasha Aráoz, ¿Estas listo para conocerla?

Fall in love with these hot first responders featuring friends to lovers, second chances, and suspense at every turn. 18+, sex scenes The Laurel Springs Emergency Response Team is created by Laramie Briscoe, an eGlobal Creative Publishing Signed Author.

Imagine having everything that makes you happy. A loving mother, friends who support and care for you, neighbours who treat you with kindness. It's a dream life that most can envy, right?... But what if one day your mother decides to introduce you to your father after 18 years? She is excited, and you can not refuse. On the way to the meeting with that man, something hits her car, and in a matter of a few hours, you lose the only person who was by your side and that you can call "family". You are alone with a library to attend to and the care of your best friend's parents. As you grow, your life becomes routine and somewhat dull. You are limited to doing things because those people who harmed your mother may come back for you. Everything is monotonous to you, or at least that's the way it is until you meet him. But to be happy and protect your loved ones, you must discover what is behind your mother's past. It is the story of Sasha Aráoz. Are you ready to meet her?

Teddy Fox doesn’t do feelings. He does contracts. Numbers. Leverage. The cold-blooded kind of business his old-money parents raised him for. But when they arrange his marriage to Mabel Harrigan… the most dangerous heiress in New York… Teddy knows it’s not tradition. It’s a corporate trap with a diamond ring. His solution? Scandal. He offers his secretary, Jill Matteo, a deal: pretend to be his lover in public until the Harrigans are shamed into walking away. Paparazzi photos. Gala appearances. Tabloid headlines. The payout will erase her family’s debts for good. For Jill, it’s just business… until it isn’t. The fake touches start to feel real. The banter turns intimate. And every time Teddy’s hand finds her waist in front of a camera, it gets harder to remember this is a game. But Teddy’s enemies aren’t just watching. They’re circling. And Mabel plays dirtier than anyone Jill’s ever met. Lies become weapons. Family secrets turn toxic. And the deeper Jill falls, the more she realizes: she isn’t just a pawn in Teddy’s war. She’s the one piece no one saw coming… and the ne everyone wants to break.

Evan Bailey is a heartless billionaire CEO who was cheated by his ex-fiancée and now is looking for revenge. Chloe Rodriguez is a hopeless romantic who needs to help her family. She believes in happily ever after. He doesn’t even know what it means. A life changing arrangement is on the table. All choices have consequences though. Sometimes love comes knocking when you’re least expecting it. “I can’t stay away from you.” he confessed faintly. “So don’t.” she murmured.

Dijodohkan oleh Mama tirinya membuat Nina harus menikah dengan pria yang sama sekali tidak dia cinta bahkan kenal. kondisi perusahaan mendiang Papanya yang hampir bangkrut membuatnya harus pasrah menjalani pernikahan bisnis itu. Pernikahan itu berjalan dengan lancar sampai hubungan mereka yang baru saja dimulai mulai terkena badai sampai rahasia masa lalu mulai terkuak yang mulai menghancurkan hubungan mereka. Namun, mereka bukan pasangan perjodohan biasa dan seolah sudah di takdirkan. Bisakah mereka melewati gonjang ganjing kehidupan ini?

When Eva Sterling’s world collapses—her job gone, her apartment taken, and her stability reduced to dust—the last thing she expects is to be pulled into the orbit of a man like Derek Blackwell. Powerful. Ruthless. Magnetic. And hiding a life more dangerous than anyone whispers. Their first encounter is a spark that neither fully understands. But Derek sees something in Eva—strength, innocence, and a fire he thought he’d lost the right to want. When circumstances push her to the edge, Derek offers a lifeline: a six-month arrangement that promises security, protection, and a lifestyle she has never imagined. The price? Eva belongs at his side. At events. At private dinners. And in the intimate spaces of his controlled, secretive world. Eva knows the deal is a bad idea. Derek is intense, unreadable, and rumoured to have enemies that never sleep. But their chemistry is undeniable—teasing glances, charged touches, and an attraction that deepens every time he slips past her defenses. As Eva steps deeper into Derek’s luxurious world, she begins sensing shadows behind the wealth: men watching, rivals circling, secrets buried beneath his empire. Derek tries to protect her with dominance and distance, but the more he pushes Eva away, the more their connection ignites—sensual, dangerous, and impossible to contain. Their bond sharpens as passion erupts between them, revealing Derek’s vulnerability and Eva’s growing desire to understand the man behind the mask. But Derek Blackwell’s life is built on more than business. He is a man with a past steeped in betrayal, a rival determined to destroy him, and an underground arrangement that once cost him everything. When danger closes in, Eva becomes the target—not by accident, but because of Derek’s secrets. Forced to confront lies that run deep into Derek’s empire, Eva must decide if she can trust a man who tries to control everything… except his feelings for her. Together, they navigate jealousy, betrayal, hidden enemies, explosive passion, and the truth that threatens to tear them apart. Every revelation pulls Eva closer into Derek’s world— and deeper into the kind of love she never believed could exist. As threats reach their peak, Derek risks everything to keep Eva alive. She, in turn, must face the darkest part of his past—and choose whether to stand with him or break free from a man whose love is both salvation and fire. In the end, love, desire, and danger collide, forcing them into a final, breathtaking choice: Walk away before they destroy each other… or fight for a future built on truth, passion, and loyalty strong enough to defy the past. The Billionaire’s Secret Arrangements is a sweeping, sensual, high-stakes romance where secrets seduce, danger tempts, and two broken souls learn that the most powerful arrangement of all… is love.

As the holidays approach, Tessa -- a warm, ugly-sweater loving personal assistant -- finds herself spending yet another holiday away from her family. Unable to fly home, she must find something else to do with her time. Little does she know, she's in for the holiday of a lifetime when she gets called into her boss's office three days before Christmas.<br><br> Colette Sylvestre is not someone you could call warm -- collected, intelligent, charismatic, maybe, but not warm. She is, however, in the running to take over her family business, a prestigious publishing house; all she has to do is convince her grandfather she has settled down enough. Her cousin Bernard, however, is determined to undermine her and take the position for himself. To convince her grandfather, Colette must bring a date back home to celebrate Christmas with her family. The only catch? Colette is currently single.<br><br>n a spur of the moment decision, she asks her personal assistant Tess to be her date for the holidays. What follows is a series of holiday related hijinks, from a fancy gala ball to awkward conversations with Colette's family as Tess tries to convince them she really is Colette’s girlfriend. When Tess realizes her little crush on Colette might not be so little, things are complicated even more and she has to decide whether or not to tell Colette.<br><br>Will Colette return her feelings? Will they be able to convince her family their relationship is real? And, most importantly, will Colette ever forgive Tess for her frankly awful sweater choice?

Roxanna died in a snowstorm apocalypse after being betrayed by her ex-husband and her best friend. But instead of resting in peace, she wakes up in the body of Roxanna Vixelle, the infamous Pink Fox villainess who tortured her five beast husbands for fun. Worse, the system in her head says: [Mandatory Survival Action: Mate with one of your husbands to gain +5 days of life.] [Failure Consequence: Death in 48 hours.] She thought she would never be able to complete that mission because after all, her husbands despise her. But without her realizing it, all five of them can hear every single thought inside her adorable little head. So when the system gives her that impossible quest again… All her husbands immediately line up in front of her like soldiers waiting for inspection. Dog husband: “CHOOSE ME! I’m the strongest! I have stamina for DAYS!” Fish husband: “I… I promise to be gentle.” Cat husband: “Step aside. She’ll choose who she wants.” Albino Lizard husband: “If mating will stabilize her lifespan, then I will do it.” Bird husband: “HEY! Don’t volunteer yourself first!” From then on, her lifespan would continue to increase, but at what cost? ==== Disclaimer: this is a REVERSE HAREM, meaning the female lead doesn’t need to choose.