beautiful stranger christina lauren

Fiona had been acting as a stand-in lover for five long years, veiling her true power and presenting herself as meek and obedient, tirelessly tending to Darwin's every need, only to be taken for granted. But then news arrived of Darwin's impending marriage to a wealthy heiress. No longer willing to play the role of the submissive substitute, Fiona swiftly cut ties with the scoundrel, concealing her pregnancy, and fleeing. Five years later, she had undergone an astounding transformation, emerging as the heiress to a multi-billion-dollar conglomerate, earning the title of the investment banking goddess, esteemed by all in the sectors of finance. When they finally met again, the one who had searched desperately for five years, losing their sanity in the process, discarded all dignity and pride, humbly beseeching, "Please, do not reject me..."

Saat berusia tiga belas tahun Krista Reid memutuskan bahwa dia akan menikah dengan Gavin Caleston. Ketika usianya delapan belas tahun, Krista Reid meminta Gavin Caleston menjadi pasangan prom night untuk pesta kelulusan SMA. Dia terobsesi untuk memiliki Gavin Caleston. Demi cinta monyetnya terwujud, Krista mengejar Gavin ke seluruh sudut Denver. Dimana pria itu berada, maka Krista ada di sana. Saat usianya tiga belas tahun, Gavin masih sibuk bermain sepeda keliling Denver. Begitu usianya menginjak delapan belas tahun, Gavin sibuk mengejar wanita di seluruh Denver. Ketika usia Gavin Caleston menginjak dua puluh tiga tahun seorang gadis kecil berusia tiga belas melamarnya. Dan ketika usia Gavin Caleston dua puluh delapan, gadis kecil itu tumbuh menjadi wanita cantik rupawan, dan tanpa malu mengajaknya ke acara prom night SMA. Tentu saja Gavin menolak!

Determined to escape her arranged marriage, Camden Woods abandons her old life, fleeing her pack and her hapless groom on her wedding day. She has no plan, but she knows she can't live a life devoid of love with her father breathing down her neck and dictating her life for all eternity. In a twist of fate, she bumps into her true mate, a rogue named Clayton, during her escape, and their whirlwind romance ignites like wildfire. As they begin to build a life together, their love blossoms and their lives seem perfect. But nothing lasts forever, and their idealistic relationship is put to the test when Camden crosses paths with Matt, her unexpected second mate. A complex love triangle unfolds as Camden finds her heart torn between the two men, who seem locked in a fierce rivalry as they vie for her affection. As circumstances change and challenges arise, Camden needs to establish where her loyalties lie while she grapples with choosing which path is right for her. This choice will define her future. Should she stay with Clayton because of their shared history? Or does Matt's never-ending devotion and unwavering support make him the better option? She knows that either path could lead to happiness, but is happiness enough when destiny seems to have more to offer? In a world where love and destiny collide, Camden is forced to search her soul for answers and try to figure out whether the mate bond transcends true love, or whether it's the other way around.

Jasper Neyve has an excellent reputation...for breaking hearts. He has everything money could buy, the girls, the cars, and the properties. The only trouble is Jasper was in desperate need of the one thing he didn't want - a wife. Ellie Fox is carefully holding the pieces of her shattered heart. She had been lied to and cheated upon by the man she wanted to marry. Trying to forget the past she changes her world and her new job brings her into contact with the biggest Lothario of them all.

Payak na pamumuhay ang mayroon si Xariel Cassandra Fumidor kasama ng kaniyang mga anak. Ngunit isang dukha lamang siya at hirap na kumakayod sa pamumuhay upang matustusan ang kanilang mga pangangailangan. Rumaraket ito ngunit hindi pa rin iyon sapat. Kaya naman pinasok nito ang posisyong sekretarya sa Alvarez's Company nang siya ay matanggap doon. Ngunit hindi niya lubos akalaing ang magiging boss niya ay ang dati nitong asawa na si Nathan Antonio Alvarez. Muli silang pinagtagpo ng tadhana. Ngunit maibabalik kaya nila ang dating tamis ng kanilang pag-iibigan kung may mga anak na ito habang ang lalaki naman ay engaged na? Muli bang mamahalin ni Nathan ang dati nitong asawa na nilisan siya o mananatili sa piling ng kaniyang kasintahan na siyang nariyan na simula pa noong mga panahong nasasaktan siya?

To escape an unwanted betrothal, Ava Marlowe runs away from home and hides in a quiet countryside only to soon meet Magnus, the most dashing, charming and kindhearted man ever exists. They get swept up in a passionate romance, but unfortunately Ava must face bitter rejection from his noble family. Despite her resolve to fight for love, she has no choice but to separate from Magnus when his ruthless cousin threatens to send for her father and her betrothed. As his family's patriarch, the Duke of Vermont has no other intentions than to preserve his family's honor, and it means he will do everything in his power to keep his gullible cousin from falling victim to a cunning seductress. But one fateful night, unlikely circumstances brings him together with her in a perilous ordeal. Against his wishes, he finds himself ensnared by the woman he despises the most.

"Marry me.", Nicolas had his eyes fixed on her lips. "Huh? Pardon?", Sanaya was totally surprised. She was in a dream? Or... ** Sanaya Roy Chowdhury, from a small town in India who ran away from home. Twenty one years old Beautiful, tall and a simple girl. After running away to the USA she thought she finally got her freedom but one day, when she went to a party with her best friend she was lost. When she was searching for a way out she was chased by bad boys. In order to save herself from them she asked a complete stranger to pretend to kiss her. Exactly when she thought she was saved there was something waiting for her... When the stranger will ask her to marry him, will she agree? But he'll have her agreeing anyway possible because he wants her, AT ANY COST. His name is Nicolas Davis.

"You're going to be my wife and that's final." The man Karina had never seen before kidnapped her and forced her to be his wife. Confused, she found out she had been sold by her former boyfriend to cover his debt.After the wedding was finalized, he did everything in his power to ensure she fell in love with him. As time passed by, the truth and the secrets behind their marriage and the past were revealed. "I don't want you." She resisted. "Oh, you will." He promised.

Dahil sa pagiging broken hearted ni Alexa ay napilitan siyang umuwi sa hacienda nila na kanya ng iniwan, pitong taon na ang nakalilipas. She left and lived her life in the City because of Aslan. Si Aslan ang trenta y tres anyos na lalaking inampon ng kanyang mga magulang pero naging other man pa ng kanyang ina. As much as possible, Alexa doesn't want to see the guy anymore, who stole her inheritance and her mother. Ninakaw ni Aslan ang lahat ng mana na dapat ay kanya. At sa kanyang pag-uwi sa hasyenda Escobar ay babawiin na niya ang dapat na kanya bilang kaisa-isang anak at solong tagapagmana mula sa lalaking tinatawag ng lahat na hasyendero, peke naman.

(3rd book in the CEO’s series)️ “Amara Collins might be twenty, but she’s so strong willed that whatever Amara wants, Amara gets, even if he’s her boss at work. Henry Salvatore might be calm, sweet and priest like but that didn’t stop him from hating his stalker of a secretary, who had successfully gotten on his nerves. The rich CEO can’t get rid of his secretary because the more she annoys him, the more he’s fascinated about her, not knowing his secretary had secrets and wounds to nurse. Secrets big enough to kill her!(Third book in the CEO’s series)