When heiress Charlotte Austin hires bodyguard Engfa Waraha to protect her-and pleasure her on command-their nights burn with control and desire. But as danger rises and feelings blur, power turns into passion... and loyalty becomes love. 🔞

I wish someone had warned me that pretending to date your best friend only works if you're not actually in love with them. Engfa: I don't have feelings for my best friend. That's what I say to every girl I go out with, but it always turns out the same. Charlotte and I are just friends, that's all. Until this summer... Charlotte: I do have feelings for my best friend, but I'm too scared to confess. I'm just a hopeless romantic hoping that my best friend might eventually see me as something more. When Engfa has to head home for her brother's wedding, it's only natural for her to bring her best friend along. Yet, Engfa's anxieties about returning home present an opportunity for Charlotte to show her as more than just a friend-by pretending to be her girlfriend. As the boundaries between friendship and something deeper begin to blur, will Engfa finally recognize what everyone else has been saying all along and admit her true feelings? Or will she choose to suppress her emotions to preserve their friendship? After all, a summer fling pretending to be in a relationship shouldn't hurt... or should it?

У алкоголя есть один побочный эффект, как и у самого Парижа - он обостряет все чувства. ATTENTION: Всë - авторский вымысел и не имеет отношения к реальным людям. Начиная читать - подтверждаете, что Вам есть 18. Работа ничего не пропагандирует и является художественным вымыслом.

In the world of high stakes and hidden secrets, Charlotte's life seems perfectly controlled by her demanding father, who has meticulously planned every step of her future. Living in a luxurious mansion, she yearns for a life beyond the confines of her father's strict expectations. Her only respite comes from the moments of defiance and the dreams of freedom she harbors deep within. Everything changes when Engfa enters her life. Hired as a servant, Engfa brings with her an air of mystery and rebellion that both infuriates and intrigues Charlotte. Their tumultuous relationship begins with clashes and misunderstandings, but as they are thrown together by a series of unexpected events, a complicated bond starts to form. As the days go by, Charlotte finds herself drawn into Engfa's world of adrenaline and defiance, discovering emotions and desires she never knew existed. But Engfa has her own secrets and an agenda that could shatter Charlotte's reality. Unbeknownst to Charlotte, her family's dark past and Engfa's quest for truth are intertwined in ways that neither could have imagined. Their growing connection faces numerous obstacles, from Charlotte's controlling father who insists she follow his path, to the societal expectations that threaten to tear them apart. As the two women navigate the treacherous waters of love and loyalty, they must confront the lies and betrayals that surround them.

In the pulsing heart of Bangkok, Charlotte, a student, collides with Engfa, a fellow student whose guarded heart hides secrets carved in ink. Living starkly different lives-one tethered to stay carefree at the present moment, the other to a solitary past-they find solace in stolen moments, from fierce clashes to whispered truths. Their bond weaves a fragile haven amid the chaos, but with shadows closing in and buried wounds resurfacing, can they cling to the light they've sparked? A tale of survival, longing, and the unspoken ties that bind. Tides of Trust is a stirring tale of love, redemption, and the courage to forge a shared future.

Charlotte is an attorney, she is tired of her family bringing up love and marriage at every dinner and reunion. Hoping for a break, she lets her best friend take her to a bar for a night out-only to end up being auctioned off for charity. That's when she meets Engfa, a mysterious woman with quiet charm who buys her for the night. Few days later, fate brings them together again at a press conference. On a sudden whim, Charlotte kisses Engfa in front of the cameras... then asks her to pretend to be her girlfriend. What begins as a fake relationship slowly turns into something real-unexpected, undeniable, and impossible to ignore. TROPES: Love Contract. Businesswoman × Lawyer. Girl × Girl. Slow-burn romance. ××× ⚠️🔞Content Warning: This book contains mature themes and 18+ scenes. If you're uncomfortable with explicit content, feel free to skip or discontinue reading. Your comfort is important.

An adaptation of Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren. All rights to original author, I do not own the material. Charlotte Austin has only one problem: her boss, Engfa Waraha. She is demanding, insensitive, inconsiderate - and completely irresistible. A beautiful bastard. Waraha has just returned from Paris to take on an important role in her family's marketing company. But what she couldn't imagine was that the person who helped her while she was abroad was this sweet, beautiful, provocative and totally irritating creature that she now has to see every day. Warning: GP Content

They were rivals before they were lovers. Now they're just two hearts trying to beat quietly in a world that's always watching. Charlotte Austin is all ambition and control. Engfa Waraha is charm wrapped in chaos. At the office, they're competing for power, glory... and maybe something neither of them can name. But behind closed doors? Late nights turn into stolen kisses. Arguments turn into something far more dangerous. They swore no one could know. But jealousy has a way of slipping through the cracks... And falling for your rival? That was never part of the plan.

Charlotte Austin is a powerful CEO who's built her tech empire by sacrificing everything-including her health. She doesn't have time for food, feelings, or the foolish idea of love. Her only fuel? Coffee and ambition. Enter Engfa Waraha, a nutritionist with a calm voice, steady hands, and a stubborn heart. Assigned to care for Charlotte's neglected body, she shows up with meal plans, herbal teas, and a silent mission: to teach Charlotte how to eat, breathe, and maybe even live. What begins as a battle of wills becomes something warmer, sweeter, and far more dangerous. Because food may keep Charlotte alive, But it's Engfa who makes her feel alive.