romantic scandal

Orphaned at a young age, Laurel endured abuse from her foster family and fiancé; until she witnessed her fiancé in bed with her step sister—one whom she despised the most. On her quest for revenge, she causes chaos at her wedding, proposing to her stepsister’s boyfriend instead. “As you already know, your girlfriend has been cheating on you with my fiancé. How about you marry me instead?” But Rhett turned her down. She relocated to a city far from her past, but was forced to return as life did not unfold as she had expected. Back to New York City, she finally secured a job but far from familiar faces—until she came across Rhett, the man who had rejected her a year ago. Rhett proposed a contract marriage to her in exchange for her workplace’ investment. Prioritizing her boss and company, she agreed despite the past she had with Rhett. The real motive behind Rhett's marriage offer remains a mystery. Read on the captivating twists and romantic journey between Laurel, who has sworn off love with her foster family now at her neck, and the billionaire Rhett, who previously rejected her and would do anything to protect her.

Christina is a college student. She is doing a project on Alexi D. Bellefonte a musician from the romantic era. Turns out he is a vampire. She is his mate and he Turns her into a vampire. But she is also a powerful witch and a fairy.

I'm screwed.If I want to keep my dream job, my new (and way-too-attractive-for-his-own-good) boss says I have to score an interview with one of the legendary Fontaine brothers of Hollywood.I know three things about the Fontaine brothers:1) that they're Hollywood royalty,2) that all four of them are ridiculously, mind-numbingly sexy,and3) that they never, ever give interviews.My only chance is to seduce one of them. The only problem? Historically speaking, I'm way more likely to put my foot in my mouth (or generally make a fool of myself) than charm the pants off anyone.That's where my way-too-sexy boss comes in. He might hold the fate of my job in his hands, but he's also totally willing to teach me the art of seduction. I only hope I can survive his lessons. . . Due to explicit scenes, this steamy romantic comedy is rated 18+.The Secret to Seduction is created by Ember Casey, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

I flinched as his breath fanned my face, my body trembled in his arms. This was the chance, but was I scared? His eyes affected me in so many ways, as they held grief, pain and regret. Our stare was our way of communicating. It was intended, emotional and agonizing. I was hiding the knife behind me, picturing the perfect place to stab him. His searing heat sent a gush of lust inside me. I shouldn't fall for that. This was a revenge plan, not a romantic show-off. "I'm engaged, and I have a child with him" I remembered, barely recognizing my cold voice which had become soft and weak. He let out a dirty smirk, lowering his eyes to my lips as we exchanged breath. "I know, but I can't stop myself from falling" he whispered, and before I could blink an eye, he captured my lips, twirling them to his taste. It was a long liquid kiss that made me wet so that I couldn't fight back. The knife slipped off my hand as my body yanked on his. We both dried up where we stood when her voice resounded in our ears. "Mom?"

Mia James needs a lifeline—fast. Accused of stealing company funds, she’s on the brink of losing her job when billionaire Adrian Knight offers her an unexpected way out: a contract marriage. Marrying him will clear her reputation, and for Adrian, it means silencing rumors, handling the press on his terms and fulfilling his grandfather's last wishes. It’s strictly business... or so they both say. Their plan seems simple enough: smile for the cameras, keep the story airtight, and definitely don’t fall for each other. But when Mia’s furious ex crashes their first press conference, she's forced to get closer to Adrian than she'd ever imagined. Suddenly, staged kisses feel dangerously real, and “pretending” becomes harder with every look they share. Now, Mia’s balancing a fake marriage, a very real connection with Adrian, and the risk of her entire world unraveling. With secrets on both sides and her heart on the line, can she keep her cool—or will they both get swept up in the game they started? In this rollercoaster of passion, scandal, and deception, Mia and Adrian are about to learn that in love and life, nothing ever goes exactly as planned.

"What do you want, Lila?" he asked, his voice dropping as he took in her confident posture. It was a question filled with both dread and anticipation. She smiled, a slow, seductive curl of her lips. "I've shown you how much I care about you. I want you to give me what I deserve." She stepped back, her hand reaching behind her to unzip her uniform. She slid it down her shoulders and let the dress pool at her feet. She stood in her lace undergarments, watching as his eyes raked her body. " I want you to fuck me, Alexander." In the gilded halls of the Harrington estate, appearances are everything. Victoria Harrington is the perfect wife, and Alexander Harrington is the epitome of success. But beneath the surface of their flawless lives, secrets fester in the shadows. When Lila Evans, a quiet and unassuming waiting lady, enters their world, the delicate balance of power begins to shift. What starts as a dangerous attraction soon spirals into a web of lies, betrayal, and scandal that threatens to unravel the very fabric of the Harrington’s’ carefully curated existence. As hidden truths come to light and past sins resurface, loyalties will be tested, and no one will escape unscathed. In a world where trust is fragile and deception is the norm, one wrong move could bring it all crashing down. How far will they go to protect their secrets? And who will be left standing when the dust settles?

Kathleen Murphy is on the verge of career breakthrough, having secured a prestigious project that promises to catapult her to the top of the corporate ladder. The catch? She has to work with her billionaire ex-boyfriend, Levi Grey—the man who vanished from her life five years ago without a trace. Their first reunion is anything but warm, with tension Levi’s charm and infuriating arrogance get under Kat’s skin, sparking constant clashes. And to make it even worse, he proposes a contract to have them live together till the contract ends. When the project takes a dangerous turn, with a potential scandal threatening to drag them both into legal trouble, Levi decides to make a dangerous move - pretend to truly be in a relationship or they go to jail. With everything on the line—her career, freedom, and maybe, a chance at love—Kat must make a choice whether to risk it all or take the fall.

Benjamin Spencer took up the responsibility of raising Yvonne Johnson when her parents died during a holiday on the cruise. He took care of her, nurtured her, and gave her the care she needed. As time passed, Yvonne developed romantic feelings for Benjamin which he later found out. Astonished and dismayed, he decided to send her away. Five years later, she came back with a kid. What would be waiting for them in the future?

A major romantic disappointment leads Lizandra to leave her hometown and accept a job offer in Rio de Janeiro, but her impulsive act leads her into a scam. Lizandra finds herself trapped in a big city where she knows absolutely no one. However, an accident introduces her to wonderful people, and perhaps she has found a true family. Now, she just needs to convince the handsome and arrogant Heitor Alves de Bragança that she's not a con artist willing to take advantage of people who have only helped her.

"So, according to your contract here. After marriage, you can date whoever you want to date. And I can do the same? And that in our house?". He asked "Yes, that's correct". She replied "Why is that?". He frowned at her "That is because you and I don't want this marriage. We both are forced into accepting it. So, let them think we are ok with it while we can do whatever we want without them knowing about it Alexander Wright is the only heir to the Wright Empire. He was trained and brought up to run his Family's Empire. He is known as a playboy. His grandfather arranged his marriage with Evelyn, the daughter of his best friend. Evelyn is also the only heir to the Carter's Empire. She is to take over from her father in running the Family's business after her marriage. However, she was not happy about the arrangement. One day, Evelyn and Alexander met in a club and both shared a one-night stand. Unknown to them. They had been fated to be together and their future comes with the responsibility to produce the future heirs to their Family's empire. Will they be able to accomplish the task ahead of them? Will they be able to put aside their differences and produce the Future heirs of the Wright and Carter's Empires? Find out the twist and turn of their journey in this steamy and romantic love story.