A heartbroken baker and a widowed billionaire strike a deal: a two-month relationship that either ends in marriage or separation. But as their practical arrangement begins to feel all too real, buried secrets and past trauma resurface, forcing them to decide if love is worth the risk. Season 1 of Love Contractually *** Melanie Lane, a struggling bakery owner disillusioned by love, finds an unexpected ally in Christian Dugray, a charismatic COO facing familial pressure to marry. Their practical marriage agreement, designed to satisfy their families and solve personal dilemmas, soon blurs into deeper. As Melanie settles into Christian's world, she starts to question her growing feelings for him and his unresolved past. Will their fake romance withstand the test of real feelings, and can they find a way to turn their agreement into something truly lasting? *** Weekly updates on Fridays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

Park Jimin Dancer. Model. Solo Artist Amaria Lang Model. Aerial Artist. Mother of One A woman's simple life takes a complicated turn after a run in with her son's father 6 months after his birth. With a bitter reporter against them, a trail of slander and unsigned NDAs, their private lives are at stake. Solo AU #2 AMBW 2|13|22

It's hard being a hybrid at a university that looks down on its not-quite human students, but in exchange for the superior education at the prestigious school, he's willing to endure the hardships of being treated as a lesser person. At least he has it easier than his friends, who have gone through disaster after disaster in their campus home, affectionately called Hybrid Hall, thanks to the people they've unfortunately had to share a dorm with. But after an unusually lucky year of being solitary, third year aeronautics major Jeon Jungkook finally gets a roommate. And he can't stand her. |Mature themes| Sexual content Drug use Attempted suicide Self-harm

Kalaysia Ellis, a young African American woman with passion and dreams was a famous singer, dancer and actress. Deciding she desperately needed a break, she decides to go on a mini vacation, but before she could, she had one more destination on the leg of her tour: Seoul, South Korea. Deciding to vacation there instead, she has her concert, but with a surprise visit from some very special boys who are fans of hers. Join Kalaysia as she goes from the comfort of her own home to a whirlwind of culture, music, drama, and romance. • Contains Sexual Content and Mild Language • Published: October 19, 2016 • Finished: October 27, 2018

And so he says with the devil's blood on his hands and the truth coating his cherry red lips - "𝘐𝘮 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘛𝘢𝘦𝘩𝘺𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘴𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘨𝘰. 𝘐 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘪𝘧 𝘪 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥."

When a young, ambitious woman by the name of Joy was simply minding her business one day she stumbled into a very handsome stranger: a police officer. On the surface he was warm, inviting and worst of all he had an unmistakable charm about him that fueled the fear in her heart. To put things simply, the independent Joy - being an impressionable black woman who resided in the states - felt greatly intimidated by the police. Yet when met with the large eyes of the overtly friendly policeman, she feels greatly conflicted. What would they make of each other? It was a question the both of them found stalking them since that fateful encounter. Though, despite her fears he tends to show a growing attraction for the gorgeous lady that bumped into him. Soon, their connection begs what they'll make of their relationship... as well as the trials and tribulations brought with it. TRIGGER WARNING: This story was first published in 2018, and thus has preceded a lot of police-related world events (specifically from 2020 to the present). If the subject of police in America makes you uncomfortable please proceed with caution. Otherwise, thank you for giving my story a chance! Warning: This story features sexual themes and content, though the story does not revolve around it. Please read with caution if you are not comfortable with it. (Also, this isn't anything like what I've published in the past, but I've had this draft for several months prior to it being published and decided it's best to post it as an experiment. Don't hesitate to give feedback. Please enjoy!) Thank you.

College. Alcohol. Sex. And maybe some love for a little razzle dazzle.

in which a black lawyer from the big apple and a korean idol discover their bond in the middle of a pandemic. *book two in the 'eternally yours' series! ________ iris is a strong independent black woman, a lawyer and an advocate for sexual assault victims. the last thing she wants or needs in her life right now is a soulmate. namjoon is an idol who has been dreaming of the day he would find the one person destined for him. what will happen when they cross paths and discover who they are to each other? will iris resist the soulmate bond or let namjoon have her heart? april 2020 - june 2020 ✓ © paradisepjm

At age 25, Imani Forde doesn't quite know what to do when a house fire makes her lose everything that she has. She isn't sure how she will cope until she is offered a large amount of money in return for her taking on a job with the iciest human on earth. Handsome, intelligent and complicated are three words that can be used to describe Vincent Pellegrino. Son of multi millionaire Giovanni Pellegrino, taking over the family business is what is expected out of him. But expectations and reality prove to be two different things when it comes to Vincent. When their two worlds collide, an act of kindness begins a spiral of emotions for the both of them. THIS IS IN AN INTERRACIAL BW/WM. I AM SIMPLY MAKING YOU AWARE SO THAT YOU KNOW. IF RACE REALLY PLAYS A BIG PART IN YOUR ENJOYMENT THEN I'M SORRY GUYS, YOU PROBABLY WON'T LIKE IT. :D Happy Reading.