Arabella never thought she would find herself in a dark alley with a billionaire, let alone end up tangled in his web of lies. When the billionaire offers Arabella a job, it seems too good to be true - and it is. He wants her to pretend to be his missing wife, a woman Arabella has never met. But the billionaire's charm and persistence make it difficult for Arabella to say no. As Arabella steps into the role of the missing wife, she discovers a life of luxury and privilege, but also secrets and danger. The more she learns about the billionaire's past, the more she realizes she's in way over her head. Caught between her growing feelings for the billionaire and the danger lurking around every corner, Arabella must decide whether to stay in the game or walk away. But with her heart on the line, walking away may not be an option. As Arabella uncovers the truth, the stakes get higher, and the danger more intense. Will she be able to keep up the charade and keep her heart intact? Or will the billionaire's secrets be too much for her to handle? With suspense and romance intertwined, Arabella must navigate the twists and turns of a world she never thought she would be a part of, in order to find true love and a way out. ... "I need you to pretend to be my 'missing wife'." My mouth drops open as the words left his mouth, I immediately said. "No." "No?" He repeated surprised. "No. I am not pretending to be your missing wife. Why don't you go find her instead?" BOOK COVER BY: typinchapters on insta!!

"Mommy, can Uncle Carl stay with us tonight for dinner?" Velma asked, giving me those cute puppy eyes of hers, I could hardly say no to. "And why is that?" I questioned sweetly. "Because I want to make him my daddy," she giggled. *** Alma got herself tangled in a one-night scandal orchestrated by her step-sister and had to secretly marry the Heir of the Harris multi-billionaire company, Carl Harrison, to cover up for her stepsister's crime. Three years later, Carl and Alma's step-sister reunited, and what did Alma get in return? A divorce file was thrown at her face. Not knowing Alma was pregnant with his child after humiliating and firing her from his workplace, rendering her completely helpless and almost losing her baby... Alma left the country for good. Four years later, Alma is back, to take over her family's business after being one of the powerful successors in the business industry. Alma and Carl crossed paths again, not only did Carl regret his past actions of years back of how he had treated his ex-wife, he started falling for her, and he soon realized she had a four-year-old daughter who looked just like him. WARNING: TRIGGING SCENES AHEAD!

"It's so simple," I say. "All we have to do is pretend we're in love with each other. You know, hold hands, share Eskimo kisses and all that crap. And at the same time, we'll destroy Jackson and Kristina's relationship. Make them think that their not right for each other. And next thing you know, you'll have Kristina, and I'll have Jackson, and everything will be how its supposed to be. Are you with me?" "Fine, I'll do it." He leans in close to my ear. "But don't get too attached. Remember this relationship is strictly business."

Angela moves to Strawberry after a devastating divorce in order to invest in an old hotel in Strawberry. The historic hotel has so much going for it, but the previous owners let it go. With the help of her carpenter brother, Angela works to bring the space back to life and in the process begins to repair her own. Harrison is one of the many city employees let go after massive budget cuts. He ends up landing a job as captain of the fire department in the small town where his cousin grew up. He was under the impression the city was a sleepy one, but one stubborn hotel owner with a penchant for home projects tends to keep him on his toes. He might be used to rescue missions, but he certainly doesn't expect to be rescued himself.

Hooking up with her best friend's brother is Sam's childhood crush come true, but to have a future together, she'll have to overcome her past. ***** Sam Larson has always known Mason Wells is off-limits. He's her best friend's brother, and their family took her in when she needed somewhere to go as a teen. She thought she'd let her crush go, but seeing him at his sister's wedding brings all those old feelings back. And then some. Hooking up is one thing, but to have a real relationship, Sam will have to wrestle with the past she fears if she's going to have the future she longs for. [[Word count: 60,000-70,000]] Cover designed by @OutofMyLimit17 Content Warning: This book contains references to drug use, childhood neglect, and intimate partner abuse.

Madi is a 29 year old animal conservationist with too many air miles to count. Flying between Vancouver and Auckland on a regular basis has made it a lot more enjoyable than anyone should be with 14 hour flights but it's the only time Madi has to fully unwind. After a terrifying few years, Madi's life seems to be stuck in a constant rotation between hospital check ups, flights and putting on her happy smile to keep everyone who cares about her convinced that everything is fine. But the truth is, it isn't. And Madi isn't sure it ever will be. ~~ Noah Allard is hunting for a sign there is more to life than his disappointing job as a hospital doctor, his gold digger fiancée and his parents' over bearing need for him to succeed. With one secret 3 week trip booked to New Zealand, Noah is hoping his trip will give him the sign he's looking for. Either there is more to life than what he has, or he's got the best of the best right in his hands. So what happens when that sign comes in the shape of an overly talkative brunette offering him her hand whilst she calms his flight anxiety like it's jumping in a puddle? Madi and Noah have a past that has marked them both forever. With a solid friendship already cemented in their history 18 years ago, is it really that easy to rebuild lost friendships? How do they over come the baggage they have both gathered since their separation as kids? Will distance be the death of them?

*COMPLETED* Catherine Cavenon is as broke as it gets. Working long hours at a night club earns her just enough to last a week. Unable to pay rent or feed herself, she has turned to upmost desperate way to gain income - pickpocket. Her life goes by a certain routine until she is almost ran over by Layton Grim. He is everything she is not. Rich, successful, cruel and heartless. What will happen when she makes the dreadful mistake of stealing his wallet? And more importantly, what will the dangerous sin do, when he'll meet his match? ---- She found herself backing away until her back came in contact with a wall. Even then he didn't stop, closing the distance between them until he was standing directly in front of her. His palms slammed against the wall beside her head, his arms locked into place. He had successfully trapped her, preventing her from leaving. They were inches apart, staring into each other's eyes. Catherine felt her heartbeat speeding up as she stared up at him, having no other choice. "You'll work for me, otherwise I'll send you to jail for larceny. It's your choice. Take my offer or...don't..." She felt her breath hitch. "You don't play fair..." "I never do." He smirked haughty. "Welcome to your new workplace, Spitfire."

Hannah Baker cannot stand to breathe the same air as Justin Kirkland...but she adores his daughter, and his parents, and she even dated his younger brother back in high school. So what will it take for those two to fall in love? A screwy family tree, a bitter ex-wife, and lots of long, hot, summer nights.

Lainey Ambrose is just an ordinary girl who works as a paralegal in the city. Except at night, she becomes Bronte McAllister- best selling erotic romance writer. No one knows her true identity; that is until her boss, sexy but tyrannical Byron Vidler discovers the truth. He wants to fire her on the spot, but comes up with a better plan instead- to help her with her research. They start a sizzling affair based on fantasy and role play, which Lainey then writes about in her books, but a stupid mistake threatens their happily ever after.

Teddy McGovern is a study in contradictions. A respected architect in Melbourne, she appears composed and in control, yet beneath the surface lies a fractured soul shaped by a past she refuses to confront. By day she maintains the façade of a polished professional; by night she seeks release in forbidden pleasures that keep her demons at bay. The one thing she cannot outrun is her longing for Ari Jaeger, the childhood friend who has always seen more of her than she's comfortable revealing. When their relationship finally crosses the line, passion ignites - but so do the tensions Teddy has spent years suppressing. As their connection deepens, so does the pressure to reveal the truth she has guarded all her life. Teddy begins to open up, sharing her fears, desires, and the shadows of her past... all except for one detail she cannot bring herself to confess. And Ari can feel the absence of it like a bruise. Is Teddy protecting herself - or hiding something far more dangerous?