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How would you feel when you get framed for something you didn't do, betrayed by your fiancé and have everything taken away from you in just one night? *** After Nicole lost her job, and was betrayed by her best friend and fiancé, her reputation is ruined as she is framed for things she knew nothing about. All she craved was revenge against the people who put her in this sticky situation. With her career at the brink of collapse, she finds herself stuck in a contract marriage with the Lord of the entertainment industry; a striking hot billionaire, who only needed her to claim his father's conglomerate. But as time went on, they found themselves falling for each other, but it wasn't all roses, especially when her ambitious best friend didn't want her happiness. Nicole is faced with diverse challenges, but she is determined not to go down without a fight. But how long can she remain strong, especially when a dangerous secret is revealed, threatening to break them apart? Will she win and save her reputation or will she lose and suffer the consequences? The battle line is drawn, and she has to be smart to win.

Willow Creed always put her career before any relationships but found that the road to building your career could be a lonely one. When her editor suggests that she write a believable romance story, Willow is at a loss for words, especially since she's so jaded about the topic of romance. After hearing Willow complain to her best friend about her situation with her editor, Reid Grayson proposes that they enter into a fake relationship under two conditions: she attends his brother's wedding as his date to get his family off his back about finding someone special, and they are not to fall in love with one another. Willow knows that she would never fall for the arrogant and rude Reid Grayson, so she agrees. Will both of them be able to keep to the conditions set in place when Reid is hiding a secret that could potentially break her? **This is a work of fiction. Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents in this book are either the product of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.**

Felisha Smith is a 28 years old football coach who never supports that dates or marries younger men. To her, it’s absurd and plain . But what happened when she’s tucked into a situation where she has to strike a contract with not just any younger man but her own student Sebastian. And Sebastian Collins on the other hand, the football captain who never liked his football coach on first sight, don’t mind ruining her reputation should she reject his proposed contract.

After what you did, I'd like you to know that I can't stand you, but this marriage cuts across our hateful feelings for each other. It's something you will never understand." His eyes turned dark and vengeful immediately, causing me to take a step back. "This is my life, Dexter. You won't ruin it for me with your so-called marriage contract." I protested. He shook his head, and immediately the vengeful glints I saw were replaced with an unreadable expression. "If you don't marry me, then your life will be completely ruined, dear Lorraine. And don't forget that you have a lot of enemies, especially your step father. ************** Fate brings two former high school enemies back together in an unreasonable situation and for some reasons, Lorraine has to marry Dexter, the man she despises. But when she signs the contract, she discovers that there are several secrets that are hidden from her and it becomes worse when her husband isn't who she thinks him to be. Amidst the trials and challenges, they'll find themselves falling for each other again even though reality keeps reminding them why they shouldn't. Will their love be strong enough to help her conquer the baggage of her past while trying to make a name for herself? Will she be able to survive all the deadly arrows thrown at her by her stepfather?

Carver is captivated by Ava. So is Peyton, his bodyguard. As they both fall for her, they are forced to confront the desires they have long harbored for each other. But as they figure out how to make this unique situation work, Carver's insatiable needs and desires threaten their fragile unity. His dual existence in New York's elite circles and the BDSM underground may ruin it all.

Damon said nothing, but his eyes were hooded and heavy. “Just one kiss, Wendy. Just one. I have to kiss you. It’s all I’ll demand for now, and then he put his arms around her. She stood frozen in the circle of them as his heavy dark gaze followed the line of her throat Without waiting her consent, he swept his mouth over hers. Finally. Her sweetness exploded onto his tongue the moment he licked over her lips. . It was everything she’d dreamt about, their kiss. The taste, the feel, the joy at the sheer fineness of Damon Paige, in all his tall, beautifully built splendor, thrilled her and filled her with exquisite sensations. And for that moment, all the complications of getting involved with Damon melted away as if they’d never existed…. When he raised his head abruptly, she thought it was so he could say something personal and intimate. He didn’t. He stared down at her, and she could see his tortured expression before he closed his eyes briefly and then put her away from him. The look in his eyes was brooding and somber. “I should never have done that.” he said. ---------------------- Wendy Morgan relocates to New York and reunites with Deborah Paige, her best friend from high school, despite the fact that her father disagrees with her decision. But Wendy is tired of letting her father dictate every aspect of her life, especially now that he has arranged for her to marry Jordan Baker, so she is convinced that she has made the right decision by leaving. Soon, Wendy finds herself in the same situation with Damon Paige.... Will she walk away this time? She only has to pretend to be Damon's fiance for a while though.... She could do that. What could possibly go wrong?

The uprising killed the royal Cardinal family. The Cardinals were magic wielders and had ruled for over five hundred years with an iron fist. Eventually, the humans waged war against wielders and shifters. They overthrew the crown, branding all non-human beings as Unnaturals and leaving them to fend for themselves in a broken world. Ida has spent those last ten years since the uprising sold from one household to another, never able to repay her indenture. The situation, although not ideal, has offered her a second chance at life. A life in hiding was better than no life at all, and she did not wish to suffer the same fate as others of her kind. Sold into the services of Duke Kestrel, she meets a seductive yet mysterious Lord Alexander. Already in his thirties, Xander cares very little for his title and responsibilities. He should have been married years ago, but no woman appears to please him. Many assume he is simply difficult, but not all is what it seems. Xander carries the weight of being a shifter, unable to find his mate in this new kingdom. After a chance meeting between them, Ida becomes overwhelmed by Alexander's mixed signals. She dares not succumb to her inner feelings. Letting Xander in would mean opening up about what she truly is, and she is determined to keep her past hidden. Xander, however, has other plans. He intends to get his mate by whatever means necessary. When both their lives intertwine by fate, a new quest emerges fraught with danger as they encounter all walks of life trying to tear them apart. Can their love survive, or is there a more sinister plot afoot?

Andy Williams is a nineteen year old Senior struggling to balance her school life, after hours job and moonlighting as a rock star. When her band is booked to do the end of term concert her cover is blown and she struggles to cope with the groupie, who just happened to be her Mathematics teacher, Miss Gweneviere Sheldon.Her English teacher, Miss Preston, offers to tutor her during the holidays and they start to get really close, perhaps too close? Uncomfortable with the situation Miss Preston calls everything off and sends Andy spiralling into a world of alcohol and drugs.Andys band tries to help Andy get over Miss Preston but ends up making the situation worse. Andy rethinks her actions during a couple of days in the hospital, she quits the band, changed her school schedule and starts extra Mathematics lessons to make up for lost time.She makes new friends, finds a new job. Her life seems to be back on track when a tragic accident happens on a school trip that leaves Andy temporarily paralyzed.She makes it through with the help of family and friends and reconnects with the band. With a little hard work Andy graduates and is free to pursue Miss Carol Preston.

"Tell me, what do you want from me?" He asked coldly without an expressio. She smiled faintly and said straightforwardly, "I agree to divorce." "However, I have a condition." Jenna licked her red lips, as if she had made up her mind, "I want 50 million compensation." "As long as you sleep with me for one night, I will agree." He gave her a cold gaze, with a scornful smile on his perfect lips. "Deal! Mr. Richards, no pay no goods. After tonight, we will have no relationship." ******************************************************** Jenna Murphy married Hansen Richards, who she loved from childhood but the one who hated her the most. She believed that he would finally love her back. But before her dream comes true... a car accident brought her father away and led her mother a dying situation in ICU. Her cheeky and greedy uncle even took the chance and robbed every property from her. To get the surgery fee for her mother, Jenna could only agree to divorce Hansen. But Hansen pleaded her present to his grandma's birthday party trying to make up their relationship. However, Jenna found some clues that showed the car accident made her family ruined seemed to have some relation with Hansen...

"If there's anything that Crescent Pack needs, it is a strong and bold Luna, and Veronica Brook is nowhere close to meeting those standards. With that being said…" He paused and looked at me "I refuse to be joined in matrimony with my supposed mate. I hope you all understand." With that statement coming from my mate, I felt like dying. I couldn't bear the shame. **** Veronica is an innocent and powerless werewolf who has never shifted into her wolf which made everyone to believe that she's just a normal human being since she was adopted by her parents. When she discovers that her Alpha mate has rejected her because she was a fragile human, she decides to jump off a cliff in a bid to end the disgrace that she has brought upon herself and her family. But instead of dying, fate reunites her with her biological father who is a Lycan King. With her memories lost, Veronica starts a new life as a Princess in a land where she is adored by everyone. But she falls head over heels for her step brother, Lucas who manipulated her into thinking that he loved her, while using her as a sex tool and a pawn to get the throne. But then her first mate resurfaces, claiming she is his mate and face-slapping Lucas who mistreated his bride, and just to make matters worse, Veronica's memories come flooding back and she realizes that she didn't jump off the cliff on her own accord but was pushed by someone. When faced with a situation that threatens her life, will Veronica be able to shift into her wolf form and defend the person she loves? Would she choose her first mate over Lucas? Or would her hatred for her first mate consume her?