In the bustling city of Crestview, where fortunes are made and broken amidst the glittering backdrop of corporate power plays and societal expectations, Emma Sinclair, a brilliant corporate lawyer, faces the greatest challenge of her career. Her family's prestigious law firm, Sinclair & Associates, is on the brink of ruin due to a scandal involving a powerful client. Desperate to salvage her family's legacy and reputation, Emma finds herself thrust into an unlikely alliance with Alexander Sterling, the enigmatic billionaire president of Sterling Enterprises.
Alexander Sterling is no stranger to the spotlight. At forty, he commands respect and fear in equal measure, his empire extending across international borders. Yet behind his composed facade lies a turbulent past marked by loneliness and a hunger for genuine connection. When scandal threatens to tarnish his impeccable reputation, Alexander proposes a daring solution - a marriage of convenience with Emma Sinclair.
Their union is a carefully orchestrated facade, designed to appease the public and protect their respective interests. As Emma and Alexander navigate the complexities of their contractual arrangement, they find themselves drawn to each other in unexpected ways. Emma, with her fierce independence and unwavering determination, challenges Alexander's guarded heart. Alexander, in turn, awakens desires within Emma that defy logic and reason.
But their fragile alliance is tested at every turn. Corporate rivalries, family secrets, and personal demons threaten to unravel the delicate threads holding them together. As they delve deeper into each other's worlds, Emma and Alexander must confront their own vulnerabilities and confront the truth about their feelings. Can they transform their contractual obligation into a partnership built on trust and love? Or will hidden agendas and past betrayals tear them apart?
This book is for all the girls who want to be an angel in the street but a hellion beneath the sheet. Prepared to be treated like a good girl, but fucked like a bad one.
You have been warned.
*****
Nathan Reyes, the most eligible bachelor, is about to plunge into the unknown territory of fatherhood. After finding the love of his life, India Caprio betrays him by keeping his daughter secret he intends to drag her to the altar by whatever means possible.
Its only problem seems to be convincing India of his love while dealing with his overbearing mother, Maria, who seems ready to go to any length to ensure the couple ends up happily ever after.
When India is assaulted at the ball Nathan suspects his mother who pleads her innocence. It seems that Maria, might not be the only one opposing the union. As the couple plans, their life together, there is an unknown player, willing to do every to keep them apart.
*****
Astrid is the oldest surviving member of the Reyes family after an assassination attempt when she was 4 years old. 14 years later she has lost her memory her life her identity and only one man can help her to get it all back...
Sebastian Visions wasn't sure what he expected to find when he agreed to help Astrid, a strange, sad, homeless girl he had found on the streets. What he didn't expect was for that girl to be the daughter of Nathan Reyes, an heir to a multi-billion dollar company.
Now it's just a race against time to protect Astrid, as enemies close in from all fronts with one aim in mind...killing Astrid.
Despite all this Sebastian finds himself unable to resist attempting to charm his Cinderella princess. The only question is who will protect her from his illicit desires?
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