I smiled again, this time I noticed Nick looking across the table in my direction. His gaze was intense, there was something about it. It was intense, intimidating, sensual, but charming all at the same time. Stop it Tessa. Said my subconscious. You two couldn't even bare to be in the same room with one another a few weeks ago. Stop you do not find him attractive. I kept thinking that telling myself this would help me...but it didn't. He moved his index finger along the rim of his glass, I every so often would catch his bright green- gray eyes look in my direction. I looked down at my hands which were cupped together in my lap. Stop it Tess! "I'll help you clear the plates." His mother said to his father, after we ate. They both stood up and took the plates into the kitchen. Leaving me alone with him. Crap. Tessa Erickson is a beautiful, single, twenty-six year old woman who works for a big named company in New York City. All was great in her life, until she got partnered with a tall, well dressed, exceedingly handsome, arrogant, flirtatious playboy named Nicolai Piercy. Who also happens to be the son of the man who owns the company Tessa works for. As they deal with their own personal problems inside the office and outside, will they begin to see eye to eye, will the way they feel towards each other ever change and will Tessa end up falling for The Billionaires Son? So read along as Nick and Tessa deal with the struggles of life and love. Cover created by: kikiceleste_ Rated PG-13: (Strong language, sexual situations)

As I feel her touch I can't help but smile and relax. I felt calmer now as I move slightly and turn around to face her. She looks up at me and I lace my arms around her body so our bodies are pressed against each others. "I love you." I say. She looks at me surprised and then smiles. "I love you too.", "I don't think that I say it enough." She touches my cheek and then lowers her hand again. "Well...each time you say it to me is special." I grin and kiss her. Months have passed since Tessa Erickson and Nicolai Piercy have met. Since then...they got engaged but when many surprises come their way it changes things for the couple. As they deal with lies, secrets, love, and loss-will the two of them stand by each others sides through it all and have a new start in life? ~*~ Cover created by: kikiceleste_ Rated PG-13: (Strong language, sexual situations)

They say its easy to trust. You get to know them, spend time with them and over time you will learn to trust them with your life. But how easy is it to unlearn something which has been drilled into you from birth? Both Micah and Delilah were born into difficult lives. I'm not talking about whether they are rich or poor. Or being bullied in school. I'm talking the worst kind of lives. One I wouldn't wish upon my worst enemy. When two parallel opposites meet and fall in love, do they get the happy ending everyone wishes? Or is it all one big lie? Secrets, Love, Death, Jealousy, And much more in store. 'GIVING FILTHY RICH A WHOLE NEW MEANING'

Lisa and her boss, Alessandro, agree to spite their exes by pretending to date, but things begin to backfire when fake feelings become real along the way. ***** For two years, Lisa Brooks worked as a secretary to the powerful self-made billionaire, Alessandro Russo. He hardly noticed her, and to him, she was nothing more than a co-worker who wore conservative clothes, a tight bun, and followed his orders. But when Lisa's heart gets broken by her first love and Alessandro starts to lose his willpower to avoid Gretchen (his ex-girlfriend and now-client's wife), they decide to help each other out by fake dating. I mean, how hard can it be to not fall in love? [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Santoro

Damien Stryker is a ruthless billionaire, but when Serena Mclane is forced to marry him, she hopes to find the mercy behind his cold eyes and strong hands. ****** Damien Stryker, a domineering billionaire, is someone you don't want to get close to. Unfortunately for Serena Mclane, she doesn't have much of a choice. Always at the mercy of her family's name and legacy, Serena has to do as her father says. So when her father forces her into an arranged marriage with the one and only Damien Stryker: the truth comes out. Secrets are unveiled, and love starts to bloom. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]]

Struggling to make ends meet isn't something relatively new to Ada Johnson. Life throws difficulties one way or another at her be it from trying to pay her rent to being unable to say no to people which tends to lead her into rather awkward situations. However an opportunity comes her way seeming to cause her life to go up hill. She might even get more than what she bargained for. This comes in the size and shape of a tall, handsome, blue eyed devil with a sense of humour to match and the ability to charm the pants off of anyone. Anyone except one girl who he strives to catch the attention of. Gregory William Maxwell enlists the help of Ada Johnson to woo the woman who he seems to be oh so infatuated with. However through late night meetings, passionate conversations, hilarious and embarrassing scenarios, not to mention a few slip ups here and there something else starts to spark up between them and it could be more than playful banter and intriguing theatrics.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, thanks for coming to the party we have collected a good amount for the charity. I also would like to say that this party is not just celebrating my daughter's birthday but also her engagement announcement as well." I hear my mom say. Emma Thompson, 26, an aspiring surgeon, kind yet firm. A little insecure but believes in the quote beauty is in the eyes of beholder. Now let's meet, James Carter, 28, CEO of Global Trading and Co. One of the richest CEO's under 30 .Control-freak, proud and level-headed. Literally they both have same feelings regarding one issue: Love their family with whole heart. What will happen when they are told by their families they have to get arranged marriage. Basically they are polar opposites, but is it really true that opposites attract. Will Emma and James be an exception or not? Check it out to know what happened.

When bubbly Emerson Kachi Smith starts working for the handsome Lucas Hendrix, she quickly discovers there's something hot and untamed behind his cold exterior... ***** When bubbly Emerson Kachi Smith is offered a job as the personal assistant to the cold and handsome Lucas Hendrix, she's left wondering why. After all, she has no credentials to speak of, and working for a paranoid billionaire CEO who's impossible to please is far from easy. But a few weeks into her job, she begins to realize that she can't judge a book by its cover. Left alone to discover the mystery behind Lucas's cold exterior and to tame her uncontrollable desire to comfort him, she learns they have a lot more in common than she ever thought possible. Could their two lonely hearts share the same dream for happiness? [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designed by April Alforque Former title 'Coffee And Papers'

"i'm your boss, not your friend." + lowercase intended highest rank: fanfiction #4

Meet Cameron Crawford: She smokes and considers sex a sport. She doesn't have sex with one man twice, but she engages in sexual activities more than twice a week. Meet Nathaniel Caine: He is Cameron's boss, and is disgusted by her promiscuity, but what can he do? The woman is good at her 'job'. Nathaniel later wants someone to pose as his fiancée for his family reunion and his only option is Cameron. A week can be a long time for a woman like Cameron to go without sex or her cigarette, but will she be tamed by Nathaniel? "NO sex with any of my family members, and if you ruin the plan, you won't get paid." Nate smiled wickedly. Cameron cocked a brow and smiled "What about sex with you?". Find out more in "Taming Cameron Highest rank: #17 in short story!