(#1 in Lust - 16.11.22) Even though I was the one who initiated the kiss, I could tell that I was no longer in control. His large arms wrapped around my waist like tightly-coiled wires, keeping me in place so he could do whatever he wanted with me without interference. There was something dark looming between us and it scared the hell out of me because I knew he was the cause of it. What was I doing? He was dangerous, he had a gun in his desk drawer for God's sake and here I was, a pitiful lovesick girl, kissing him with reckless abandon like he wasn't my boss and I wasn't his employee. I, for some unknown reason, acted uncharacteristically fearless with him and it was very unnerving. I had to put a stop to this before I drowned in the darkness that was Rafael Montero so I pulled back slightly, reluctantly detaching my lips from his. "I'm sorry Mr. Montero but I can't do this." ------------------------------------------ Copyright © 2022 by Cari Jené. All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review. © All Rights Reserved

Highest ranking Millionaires No 6 (03-3-19) Deal No 3 (23-3-19) Feisty No 13 (05-6-19) ---------------------------------------------------------- Kelvin Alexander the CEO of a multi-billion dollar company is a Heartthrob who has money, fame, and power, etc, he is arrogant and despises and treats women like rags as he thinks they are all after his money. Lillian Carson William an intelligent, beautiful, and hardworking non-nonsense young woman that can stand up for her right no matter the situation or person involved. He is arrogant: she hates arrogant men He like being in control: she hates been controlled He hates women: she hates men that are full of themselves. He is rude: she is feisty What will go wrong when they are both bound together by a deal. Will there be a clash of love or a clash of war. Or will they be able to resist the Great attraction pull between the two of them? Read to find out in this heartwarming romance. Beautiful cover by @RoseHuntington23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Warning ⚠ *under major editing*

Meet Christina A. Cruz. Single. Simple. Incredibly Beautiful. She's the girl who possesses refined manners and right conduct_ well- disciplined, kind, thoughtful and considerate. Other than these, she's also smart, graduated Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. With this degree, she promised she would go to her dream city yet the busiest city in the world and work. She wants to be independent, though it hurts for her to leave her family and loved ones behind. This isn't just the reason why she wants to go New York. Flying to New York has always been her dream... or maybe there's another more valid reason. **** Meet Axel Evans. Arrogant. Mysterious. Incredibly Handsome. A tyrant multi millionaire, the CEO of the Evans Company, Inc. He isn't kind. Rudeness and coldness screams his aura. So full of power and arrogance. Women chase him but he just leaves them hopeless and heartbroken. He never says 'please' and 'thank you'. He fired his employees with just a snap of his fingers. He's a tyrant who thinks he has everything_ wealth, women, intelligence and striking good looks. Well he has everything but someone... A woman?! **** What happens when the opposites bump into each other? Will they attract or will they repel? Let's join Christina and Axel in their journey of finding their love and happiness in New York.

[completed] Javier Altamira a man who has everything, fame, wealth, looks and a body that drives women crazy but he is ruthless, never smiles and never apologize. He is used to getting everything he wants, no one has ever disappointed him, so imagine the shock he gets when Kristen Sullivan, the heiress he is supposed to marry cancels their engagement and decides to marry her chauffeur. Even though he does not love her, because according to him, 'love is for the weak', his ego is bruised and his fame is on the line, he must do anything to get Kristen back, even if it means he has to work with a girl below his standards, Megan. Megan Hart, a poor girl considered as a pauper, all her life she's been in love with her childhood friend, Samuel, but Samuel isn't interested in her, and now he is in love with a rich heiress. Megan wants him back by all means, so imagine her happiness when a rich guy comes along with the same goal as her, Break Samuel's relationship. It was just a business proposal with one goal, but the unexpected happens. They fell in love. Cover made by @loyallyric

Isabella was not interested in falling in love. Marco was not looking for a relationship. The perfect combination for a foolproof agreement. Right? * Isabella Hammond, the first female billionaire in her city, is a smart, straightforward and stunning woman. Men in her life have never been able to keep up with her and her success. Despite the heartbreaks of her past, she lives her life working and making snarky remarks about everything she can. She is happy. Marco Huntington, a successful senior architect with smarts almost as swoon-worthy as his roguish smile, has sworn off relationships for good, much to the horror of his loving mother. His past has made sure that he had no intention of being in a romantic relationship again. He is happy. What happens when they decide that an agreement between friends is completely harmless?

{WARNING: This story contains mature content. For mature audience and open minded people only. Read at your own risk} Arranged in a marriage of convenience, Janine Conson wants to get out of it by all means and when she came to her father for help, he reluctantly gave her a deal -- to find a worthy man that she could introduce to her family by the end of 2 months or else, she would be married to Adamson, the man he hates for saying yes to the ridiculous arrangement. Janine, being the optimistic one, asks Adam Montero, the 'fiancé' and the known Casanova billionaire every single lady sigh with longing once they lay their eyes on him, doesn't want to be tied down on what he believes is prison and helps her with her problem. Placed in a game of whirlwind they both don't know, Janine and Adam find themselves attracted to each other day by day. Will Janine introduce a worthy man to her family? Or will she and Adam end up in front of the altar?

He placed both his hard, and muscular hands over my upperarms, as he pinned me to the wall ─preventing me from moving. Questions shot my mind like a thousand bullets, and I shuddered fiercely. What... What was happening?! God! What's he doing?! An-And... here!!! In front of two-hundred Goddamned people!! He clenched his jaw, as he parted his lips, against mine, and spoke: "Resist me." ~~~~~~~ Charlotte Thorne; innocent, dreamy, and naïve, gets her life turned upside down after she decides to leave her parents' home and enjoy a new space of independence ─New work, new place, new relations, new... Employer ─None other than the business magnate Rickard Ellington Conway. Her story continues on as she dives into the cores of human bonds while she aims for a decent and peaceful life. Accompany Charlotte in her search for a 'loveless' life, and continue to enjoy her story ─Charlotte's Story. Book II of 'Charlotte's Story' Series. Trigger Warning: This story may contain scenes/content of violence, vulgar language, sexual scenes that might be triggering to some audience. ©️ 2017 Athenas

After overcoming a traumatic heartbreak as a teenager, Chloe struggled to grow up and establish her career, but after years of work, her life finally feels like it's back on track. That is, until her ex-boyfriend, Iñigo, shows back up in her life. ***** Five years ago, Chloe Petrakis was badly hurt when her boyfriend, Iñigo Monteiro, broke up with her, and the worst part was that he had no shame doing it on her sixteenth birthday. It was a slap in the face, and took her years to overcome the heartbreak. But that's all behind her now-she's matured into a beautiful young woman, and learned her lesson. That is, until her ex returns. With a new man already in her life, can Chloe keep Iñigo from ruining yet another one of her relationships, or better yet... does she even want to? [[word count: 40,000-50,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Santoro

All Samantha is asking for from Lucas is to forgive her for ruining his life four years ago, but how can that be possible when the only thing on his mind is revenge? ***** When Samantha broke up with the then-nerdy Lucas by spreading lies that ruined his reputation, she destroyed him and left him heartbroken. Four years have passed, however, and Lucas has become a billionaire CEO-gorgeous and sexy as sin. Men have grown to envy him and women have begun adoring him, including Samantha, when the two are brought back together. For her, it was a second chance at love, but for him, it's about exacting his master plan for revenge. And if Lucas has his way, he'll make sure that this time, it's Samantha that gets her heart broken. [[word count: 40,000-50,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Santoro

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