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WARNING: This book contains explicit adult content and strong language. Reader discretion is advised. Worse things have happened in the past but ending up in bed and exploring a night of mindless passion with an unidentified stranger might have been the limit. Heiress Serena Blackwood never expected her life to take a drastic turn when her father informs her of her marriage to Ardoria’s notorious bachelor, Damien Romano. To protect her inheritance from evil relatives, she must do whatever was necessary. Cold, ruthless and untouchable Damien. He agrees to the marriage on one condition: Serena must sign a separate contract to be in his bed for the first 365 days of their union. With Damien’s raging ex showing up again, things are about to get even more complicated. She will stop at nothing to make sure she gets Damien back, including conniving with his nemesis. What initially begins as a game of dislike and resentment, slowly burns through the flames of sex and passion but as dawn slowly rises, there are far more destructive truths Serena must never know about and she must hope that one forgotten night of mindless pleasure, does not cost her everything.

Chi Yue had never thought that the man she provoked while drunk would bring disaster upon her; if possible, she would rather have never met him at all. — "The day I'm released from my sentence, I'll marry you." Chi Yue, dressed in a red dress, smiled seductively, "Fine, as long as you have the heart to send me there, as long as you can marry me on that day." He personally had her incarcerated; the day he was released, all he received was her urn.

Ashley Ashford never planned on waking up married in Las Vegas, least of all to Julian Blackwood, the ruthless billionaire with a reputation as cold as his empire is vast. The morning after, they agree to walk away, divorce papers as clean as the slate between them. But fate isn’t so easily erased. When Ashley returns home to salvage her father’s collapsing company, she discovers the enemy orchestrating its downfall is none other than her accidental husband. Worse still, Julian isn’t willing to vanish quietly this time. Trapped between family loyalty and the man who both ruined her and set her pulse racing, Ashley strikes a dangerous bargain: a marriage of convenience, written in contracts but haunted by passion. As she’s pulled deeper into Julian’s world of boardroom wars and whispered betrayals, Ashley begins to question whether the enemy she swore to hate is also the only man who truly sees her. Secrets don’t stay buried, as a past lover with too-perfect timing threatens to shatter the fragile truce between them, while Julian’s hidden motives force Ashley to choose: protect her family, or risk everything on a love that was never meant to exist. In a story of power and vulnerability, betrayal and redemption, Vegas Vow asks,when vows begin as a mistake, can they ever end as forever,despite all odds?

“Congratulations, Steph, you just became my fiancee!" Francesco’s lips curved into a sultry smile as he watched me with a predatory gaze. He was the future Don of the Giacomo crime family, the purest embodiment of danger, and I was about to become his wife. How was I supposed to know that the hot stranger I kissed in a club was one of the most feared men in New York? Once I realised who he was, I chose to stay away from him. Fate, however, was spinning her threads in a way I never thought in my wildest dreams…. When my quiet little word began to fall apart, this devil in the flesh became my only salvation. I needed money and protection; he needed a wife. It was all supposed to be a simple deal but nothing is ever simple with Francesco Giacomo. He's the devil reincarnated, the devil in human flesh, and I had just entered his hell. This sweet and dangerous being craves my body, heart and soul, and I was only heartbeats from surrendering every last piece of me….

"Shying away from your wifely duties, little wife?" He questioned in a husky voice, lowering his face to hers. Ariel quickly turned her head away, "No, Mr. Chaz, you're misunderstanding me again," She voiced quietly. Aiden scoffed, not believing her. He looked down at his chest and found her slim hand still placed against it. "You're quite corny, Ariel. Saying you don't want me, yet you're hands are all over me," Aiden whispered in her ear. *** After overhearing her father and stepmother planning how they were going to marry her off in place of her Stepsister to the unsuccessful son of their debtor. That night, Ariel plans her run away, but that same night, Ariel mysteriously gets kidnapped. Waking up to discover she'd been kidnapped by the same people she was trying to run away from made her life seem like it had hit rock bottom. Now, she was going to be forced into a marriage with a man she didn't know and didn't love. But, would everything remain the same for her when she discovers that her new husband was the richest Billionaire in the country? Chaz Aiden was a successful billionaire with billions of businesses all over the world and zero interest in women, especially after his mother had divorced his father for a richer man. When his grandmother asked him to do him a favor by marrying the Hudson family's daughter, he knew it was for the sake of greed. He swore to make his new wife's life a living hell, making sure he reminded her that she would always be an object he purchased, contracted and never to be loved.

In her previous life, Marissa Austen and her sister, Ashlyn Austen were forced to choose between two men―Derek Thompson. The Grand Duke of Denver. He’s the cold, unfeeling older brother and Carlos Thompson. The bastard son of the Thompsons. He’s the charming, magnetic younger brother. Ashlyn chose Derek, convinced it was her path to luxury. But when she found her husband forever absent and unloving, whispers of his infidelity spread and was eventually thrown out of the duchy, envy consumed her. Meanwhile, Marissa’s husband was rising in power, day by day closing the gap with his brother and finally gaining the title of the Grand Duke. Blinded by jealousy, Ashlyn dragged them both to their deaths. When Marissa opened her eyes, she was back on the day their wedding carriages were arriving at the church’s courtyard. This time, Ashlyn insisted she switch carriage with Marissa. Her intention: To take the younger brother. But she never knew the truth: every of his achievements were because of Marissa, and he was not what he seemed. And Marissa was only too glad to claim the older brother as her own. What does fate have in store for the two sisters?

What happens when a total introvert marries a cannon for a human being? Complete Chaos! Shen Ziyu, the daughter of the CEO of Shenlong Group, Shen Zhixuan , wins a marriage to the notorious loose cannon in all of Beijing at an open selection event she happened to walk past. The grandmother upon seeing Ziyu, proposed that she make one wish as far as she is willing to marry and tame her grandson. Ziyu agreed to her request with another condition where she proposed, "I am allowed to treat him however I like, but promise not to kill him"... The grandmother agreed, smiling awkwardly, hoping that all she said was a 'Joke'.

“No… I won't.” “Oh, petal, I wasn't asking. You WILL marry me.” **** Dr. Kiyomi, a neurosurgeon rogue lycan, lives in & never leaves the human hospital— the safest place for her. That’s until a high-profile mafia surgery goes wrong and she’s blamed for it despite being on leave. Suddenly the limelight is on her, forcing her rare last name back into the memories of people who have long wanted her dead — the Bogdan Lycans. As if that isn't enough, the Ivanov Russian mob is after her with vengeance in their hearts. Scared, Kiyomi leaves the hospital pretending to be a night-shift male nurse — which works, only for her to be kidnapped at the hospital’s entrance, by the cruel lycan queen’s guards who drag her to the queen Sakura’s human home. — — — Sakura Watanabe; the soulless crazy queen known to screw up everyone for fun. She ruins everything she touches and sucks the life out of everyone around her. She is bad, cruel, and a menace who does whatever she wants, however, and whenever she wants it. When she hears of Dr. Kiyomi’s misfortunes, she is curious to see what will make that lycan break, and orders that Kiyomi be brought to her, so she can sign the infamous Sakura contract that always leaves the signee dead, dead and dead. What Sakura doesn't factor in is the fact that the woman who walks through her door is her soulmate. And even worse is the desire she gets to protect Kiyomi. Not one to relent in the hands of fate, Sakura forces Kiyomi to sign the oppressive contract. What happens when Sakura's heart starts beating for Kiyomi, and she goes after everyone who hurt her soulmate? Will she cancel the contract and embrace love, or will she stay the stoic soulless queen with nothing to live for? And even better, how long can Sakura fight fate?

The marriage life Autumn has tried so hard to protect by hiding it behind her idol life on stage is on the verge of being destroyed as her husband Liam Anderson , who is also a world-class celebrity admitted having a relationship with an actress on live television , making her wonder if her love is worth to protect. The secrets , the past - all come crushing down on her , not to mention the struggles of her group members and her family is now making her question everything she has worked for her whole life .....can she keep up with what life has for her ahead ?

Mira Kim has three goals in life: survive her tyrant boss, avoid emotional entanglements, and one day watch Jeon Jaehyuk aka her boss to trip over his own arrogance. Mira’s job as an executive assistant to Korea’s coldest CEO is already a daily disaster- between impossible deadlines, sarcastic insults, and a boss who seems personally offended by happiness. But when a bizarre late-night incident flips her world upside down, she finds herself entangled in a secret far too ridiculous to believe… yet impossible to ignore. All she wanted was a raise. What she got was absolutely unhinged. Feathers. Fury. Feelings she did not authorize. One thing’s for sure, this is not in her job description. Note: Ladies and gentlemen, the entire story is told from Mira’s unhinged perspective. Buckle up.

“To save her father, she became his decoy bride. But how long before the billionaire’s cold eyes burn with a passion meant only for her?” Raya never imagined her life would crash into his. Adrian Blake—billionaire, cold, and dangerously attractive—is the kind of man women fantasize about but never touch. When his glamorous fiancée, Seraphina, vanishes without a trace, Adrian is left desperate for a stand-in. Enter Raya. She’s poor, stubborn, and nothing like Seraphina… except for one inconvenient detail—she looks exactly like her. Adrian’s offer is simple: Be my fiancée. Erase your father’s crushing debt. Walk away with a fortune. But Raya knows nothing in this man’s world is simple. One step into his golden cage and she risks losing more than her freedom—she risks losing her heart. As lies spiral and desire ignites, Raya must decide: Is she just his decoy bride, or will she become dangerously his for real?

Imagine Cinderella, but the prince has had a crush on her since high school, and they end up having a marriage of convenience where he gets to crush on her in close proximity. Yeah. Welcome to my new book loves. ***** When her grandmother offers her one final escape from her cruel, manipulative family, Leilani Mayfield doesn’t hesitate. The condition? She must marry before her 28th birthday—or lose the inheritance that could finally buy her freedom. With just two weeks left, her options are slim… until fate drops Desmond Lawrence into her lap. Her high school nemesis. Her college mystery crush. And now… her only way out. Turns out, Desmond has inheritance strings of his own—and grandmothers who’ve conspired to bring them together. What begins as a marriage of convenience soon becomes a ticking time bomb of secrets, old rivalries, and unresolved tension. What Leilani doesn’t know? Desmond’s had feelings for her for years. What Desmond doesn’t expect? Falling harder now that she’s his wife. Between a power-hungry brother, a jealous half-sister, a conniving stepmother, and truths neither are ready to face, one thing becomes clear: This pact was never about payback. It was always about them. And the feelings they’re not supposed to have? Yeah, those are getting harder to ignore. ***** Link up with me on Instagram: @timcarvie.

In Joseon Korea, General Yi Sun-sin is a man of iron, forged by duty and war. At seventeen, a young noblewoman becomes his wife—fragile yet unyielding. Their bond is not romance, but the silent cracks in the rock where a flower dares to bloom.

Shen Linyi thought she had it all—a loving fiancé, a loyal best friend. A bright future as heir to her family’s company. Until the day she signed everything away. Her fiancé and best friend revealed their true faces, mocking her before stabbing her to death. But fate wasn’t done with her yet. When Linyi opened her eyes again, it was the very moment she was about to hand her family’s company over. This time, she refuses to make the same mistake. To protect herself, she signs a sudden marriage contract with the country’s most powerful tycoon—a man feared by everyone, yet strangely protective of her. With his backing, Shen Linyi swears to take back everything that was stolen, make her enemies kneel, and never again be anyone’s fool. But as revenge burns hot in her veins, she discovers her “contract husband” may not be as heartless as the world believes… and his feelings for her might change everything.

Have you ever had the worst first day at work? Ivy Morales has. Nothing compares to the sheer humiliation of being caught 'tits out' by the sinfully gorgeous Winn Kane, her new boss. Ivy’s got problems. Money problems, boyfriend problems and a desperate need to prove herself. But the more she pushes to show she’s more than just a girl with killer curves, incredible tits and a smart mouth, the deeper she gets tangled in his dangerous orbit. Winn Kane should have fired her. Instead, he keeps testing her, pushing her, wanting her. She found a job. He found an obsession. This is a scorching office romance and temptation is the job description.

“She was supposed to die, but then her mad lover had other plans.” Reincarnated by her mad lover, who preserved her soul for years only to transmigrate her into another body. At seven, she was sold to a brutal training center where children were broken into machines, and survival was the only rule. After years of grueling training, she completed all her levels at just age 14 and was returned home, with a new upgraded system. She thought she could finally live a normal life, but life had other plans. Her father died, leaving behind a mountain of debt, and her sister was taken by their ruthless debtors. Desperate for money, Sophie agrees to marry an elderly, disabled man, only to wake up as the wife of Shane, the cold, untouchable CEO of Collen Industries, the nation’s wealthiest and most eligible bachelor. ⸻ At the Auction of Adams Industries: “Wait, Sophie. I know you’re not okay,” Olivia said, her voice dripping with fake concern. “Your father’s company was just sold. Do you even have money to eat?” Without waiting for an answer, she reached into her designer bag and pulled out a thick bundle of cash, pressing it into Sophie’s hands. “Here, take this. For old times’ sake,” she added mockingly, like she was tipping a beggar in front of everyone at the auction, making her the laughing stock of the entire town. ⸻ A few months after the marriage: “Do you know what I did to the last person who thought they could touch my wife and get away with it?” Shane said, laughing darkly as he stared down at the pale-faced Dexter siblings. They had all taken part in humiliating Sophie, and he will make them pay. “I had her hands cut off and left her to die,” Shane said coldly. [Author’s Note & Trigger Warning] This is not a love story wrapped in sunshine and sweet kisses. This is a descent. A fall. A journey through shadows. And it will hurt. Trigger Warnings, are found in the first chapter of the book(Prologue). “Sold, trained, and betrayed, now she’s married to the devil himself, and she’s ready to burn it all down.” *With her, his darkness feels like light,*

"When fate brings together 23year-old Julienne Jenkins, a fierce, beautiful, and ambitious young lady, and a billionaire Roman Thompson 28 year old, a notorious, ruthless, smart and handsome CEO, their lives are forever changed. After A marriage of convenience sparks a whirlwind of emotions, secrets, and lies. Behind Roman's confident façade lies a dark past, one that has earned him the reputation as a woman-hater. His status as the "King of the Business World" has been built on his cunning, smart and ruthless tactics, but Julie's presence threatens to disrupt his carefully constructed empire. As Julie navigates her new reality and new identity, she must confront the darkness of her past and the uncertainty of her future. Will she be able to tame the heart of the king, or will Roman's secrets and lies tear them apart? Dive into the world of "Roman and Julienne's heart desire" to uncover a tale of love, heartbreak, and the true cost of secrets."

Seven days to marry, or lose everything. But what if the only woman who can save him is the one who hates him most?” synopsis:-Adrian Blackwood—cold, ruthless, and untouchable. The man who built an empire with his bare hands… only to watch it crumble in a single night. When the board strips him of power, he thinks he’s lost everything. Until a strange system appears before him: > [ Mission: Secure a marriage contract within 7 days. ] [ Punishment for failure: Total bankruptcy, public ruin, eternal disgrace. ] Adrian scoffs at the absurdity—until his bank account empties before his eyes. Now, the only way to reclaim his empire… is to find a bride. But the system doesn’t want any bride. It wants her—Elena Carter. The fiery ex-employee who once dared to stand against him. The woman who despises everything he represents. The one he swore never to cross paths with again. And his first mission? > [ Mission One: Initiate physical contact with Target within 24 hours. ] From awkward hand-holding to forced confessions, every mission drags them closer together. But what happens when the cold CEO starts breaking the rules of the system—and his own heart—by falling for her for real? ❖❖❖ * A contract marriage. * A ruthless CEO forced into romance missions. * A woman who refuses to be controlled. *A system that punishes failure with ruin. He thought love was a weakness. But now, it’s the only thing that can save him.

Katherine loved to have fun, which was why she slept with a man she didn't know his identity despite all warnings. When she realized a month later that she was pregnant, the last thing she expected from her mystery man when she went in search of him was a marriage offer. Dealing with a man who made it clear he could never love her, his crazy obsessive ex-girlfriend, his strange family and an unknown enemy, she had no idea when she started falling for the man whose heart was too cold to love anyone. Would she break the ice in his heart or leave when their contract was over?

Sara Falcone, the eldest daughter of the prestigious Falcone family, has always been bright, ambitious, and determined. Groomed to take over her father’s empire, she quickly rose to prominence as the company’s CEO, earning respect in the business world. But when Falcone Industries teeters on the brink of bankruptcy, her world begins to crumble. Desperate to save her family’s legacy, Sara turns to the last person she ever thought she would, her greatest rival, and once, her secret crush: Luca De Augustino. Cold, calculating, and infuriatingly powerful, Luca offers her a way out, but at a cost. In exchange for rescuing her company, she must agree to a contract marriage with him. Luca De Augustino, heir and CEO of the mighty Augustino Group, was raised to lead without compromise and to never bow to anyone. Yet there was one person who always challenged him, Sara. Years ago, when she confessed her feelings, he shattered her heart with cruel rejection. Seven long years have passed since that day, but fate brings them back together. Now, bound by a one-year contract marriage, Sara must navigate a dangerous game of pride, power, and unresolved emotions while Luca sees this as his chance to finally claim the one woman who once loved him. ~~~~~ “You think I'll help you just because you pathetically kneel in front of me!” Luca chuckled. “What happened to the woman who always held her head high in pride?” “If you don't want to help me, then just say so!” Sara raised her voice. Standing up, she turned to leave when Luca grasped her hand, thus making her turn to him. “Fine, I'll help you. But there's a condition,” Luca pronounced. “And what's this condition?” asked Sara. “Become Mrs. De Augustino. In short, marry me, Sara Falcone.” ~~~~~ *All the names and places used in the story have nothing to do with the reality. It's a fiction.*