Stand

Seven years ago, Emily Reuters, a young intern at her father’s prestigious architectural firm, met billionaire real estate developer Wade Barrett at a masked charity ball. Their connection was instant and electric, leading to a night of passion. But by morning, Emily left Wade without revealing her identity, leaving only a cryptic note behind. Weeks later, Emily discovered she was pregnant. Fearing the fallout for her father’s firm and unprepared to face Wade, she made the difficult decision to leave the country and raise her son, Jacob, alone. She built a quiet life overseas, dedicating herself to motherhood while building her career in architecture. But secrets have a way of unraveling. Seven years later, Emily returns to her hometown with Jacob to take a leadership role in her father’s firm. Her once-stable world is shaken when she crosses paths with Wade during a critical project. Wade, now a more seasoned and introspective man, feels a mysterious familiarity with Emily. As they collaborate on the firm’s ambitious Harborfront development, Wade becomes drawn to her intelligence and warmth. However, Wade’s suspicions deepen when he meets Jacob, a bright and imaginative boy who seems oddly familiar. When the truth about Jacob’s parentage is revealed, Wade is furious. Hurt by Emily’s decision to keep his son a secret, he struggles to reconcile his anger with his desire to be a father to Jacob—and to rekindle the connection he still feels with Emily. Despite the tension, Wade commits himself to being a part of Jacob’s life. He bonds with his son, impressing Emily with his unwavering devotion. Jacob, in turn, begins calling Wade “Daddy,” a moment that cements the growing bond between father and son but leaves Emily questioning whether she can trust Wade as both a partner and a father. Just as Emily begins to open her heart, scandal strikes. A disgruntled former employee accuses Wade of unethical practices related to the Harborfront project. The media seizes on the story, linking Emily and Jacob to the controversy. Suddenly, Emily finds her personal and professional life under scrutiny. Reporters camp outside her office and Jacob’s school, threatening the stability she has worked so hard to create. Wade, determined to clear his name, insists on protecting Emily and Jacob from the fallout. However, Emily’s doubts resurface. Can Wade weather the storm and prove himself as the steadfast partner and father she needs him to be? Or will the pressure drive them apart? In the midst of the chaos, Wade makes a bold public statement, clearing Emily and her father’s firm of any wrongdoing and reaffirming his commitment to the project and his family. The city council reinstates the Harborfront project, giving Wade a chance to rebuild his reputation. Emily, touched by his courage and integrity, begins to see a future with him—but her fear of trusting too much holds her back. Their budding relationship reaches a breaking point during a family dinner at Wade’s penthouse. The evening begins joyfully, with Wade and Jacob laughing over dinosaur puzzles, but takes a sharp turn when Emily questions whether Wade is ready to truly commit. Wade, hurt by her lingering doubts, confesses his love for her, but Emily’s hesitation creates a rift between them. Needing time to process her fears, Emily suggests they take a step back. For weeks, Emily and Wade navigate a fragile distance. Wade throws himself into proving his innocence in the scandal, while Emily focuses on Jacob and her work. Both are haunted by memories of what they shared, but neither knows how to bridge the gap. When Wade’s name is finally cleared and the Harborfront project is approved, he reaches out to Emily, inviting her to see the completed designs. In the quiet of the firm’s conference room, surrounded by blueprints and models, Wade lays his heart on the line. He tells Emily he understands her fears but insists he is ready to face the challenges of their future—together. Emily, moved by Wade’s vulnerability and the love he has shown for Jacob, admits her own feelings. She finally realizes that while she has been trying to protect her son, she has also been protecting herself from the possibility of heartbreak. She decides it’s time to take a leap of faithlg...

Cassidy Lorne, a notoriously cold and ruthless billionaire CEO, is the embodiment of power and control. With his empire of wealth and business dealings, he’s become a figure feared and admired in equal measure. Behind the polished suits and corporate meetings, however, lies a man who is suffocating under the weight of fame and expectation. Desperate for a break from the constant public eye, he sneaks into an exclusive masquerade ball—an escape into anonymity, where no one knows who he is. There, in the shadows of the grand ballroom, he meets a mysterious woman. Cloaked in a delicate golden mask and a stunning red gown, Aria Winters is everything Cassidy never knew he needed. With a warm smile and an aura of grace, she draws him in, a striking contrast to the icy world he's trapped in. They share a night of unspoken connection, a whirlwind of passion and intrigue—one that ends with Aria slipping away before Cassidy can even learn her name. Days later, Cassidy's life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers that the woman he shared that unforgettable night with is none other than Aria Winters—an ambitious and talented architect. What’s more, she has just been hired to design the new headquarters for his company. The Aria who stands before him is nothing like the woman in the mask. Cool, composed, and professional, she has a wall built so high, even Cassidy’s wealth and influence can’t breach it. What neither of them expects is the electric attraction that simmers between them. Cassidy, fascinated by the mystery of Aria’s hidden side, finds himself drawn to her with an intensity he can’t explain. But Aria, haunted by her past and terrified of exposing herself, is determined to keep the woman Cassidy met at the ball locked away. The truth is too painful—and if Cassidy knew who she really was, he might despise her. As the days go by, Cassidy's obsession grows. He begins to unravel the mysteries surrounding Aria, all the while trying to keep their professional relationship intact. The chemistry between them intensifies, and the lines between business and personal become blurred. Aria tries to maintain her distance, but Cassidy is relentless, determined to uncover the truth, even if it means breaking her heart in the process. In a world of billion-dollar deals, ruthless business rivals, and hidden identities, Cassidy and Aria must confront their own fears, desires, and pasts. Can Aria keep her secret buried? Or will the undeniable connection between them tear down the walls they’ve both built? In the end, love may be the most dangerous game of all, and the price for a masked heart might be higher than either of them is prepared to pay. lg...

"I like her," I said, as I sat across from my mother, unable to keep the frustration from boiling over. "Like who?" "Callie," I admitted, my chest tightening as I said her name. Her expression froze for a moment before she set the papers aside and leaned forward. "You’re joking, right? Callie is your brother’s girlfriend." "I don’t care," I snapped. "I can’t stand seeing him with her. She should be mine, and I’m not going to just sit back and watch them together." "Well, well. This is interesting." She sat back, steepling her fingers. "You really want her all to yourself?" "More than anything," I confessed. A slow smile crept across her face, and it sent a chill down my spine. "Don’t worry. I have a plan.” Whatever she had in mind, I knew it wouldn’t be simple. But if it meant having Callie… I was willing to do whatever it took. **************** Callie was given a choice by her new boss: either lose her job or act as his escort for his family’s Christmas and New Year celebrations, pretending to be his girlfriend. Left with no other option, she reluctantly agrees to be his escort but what she doesn’t realize is that she’s walking straight into a trap. Dive into a story of love, betrayal, romance, suspense, and a Christmas miracle. Second Chances Under the Tree is a gripping and intriguing read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. lg...

When Beatrice's grandfather passes away, he leaves behind a shocking will: she must marry the man of his choice to inherit the family company. But her world is turned upside down when she discovers that her intended husband is none other than Rocco, her one-night stand from the previous evening. As they navigate their forced engagement, Bea and Rocco must confront their undeniable attraction and the secrets that threaten to tear them apart." After a chance encounter with a mysterious and beautiful lady, Prince Andy is drawn to her. What Prince Andy doesn't know is that her true intentions are far from romantic. Seeking revenge for a past betrayal, Nora will stop at nothing to destroy Andy's family from the inside. But as their twisted game of cat and mouse unfolds, Nora finds herself drawn to the very man she's trying to destroy. lg...

Nina Emerson has a one night stand with a man only to figure out the next day it's her boss and the man who she spends the night with, forgets her and starts looking for her to make her his wife but he finds the wrong woman instead and makes her his fiance. lg...

Identical twin sisters; Lisa and Eve find their bond tested over Lisa's new boyfriend, Ian. While the trusting Lisa is head over heels, Eve senses something is off and she goes digging for the truth, pulling her, Lisa and Ian into a dangerous love triangle. But as the truth begins to surface, Ian's obsession for the twins takes a disturbing turn: he starts to suspect that Lisa and Eve are the same person...lg...

Mhia and Raffy were high school sweethearts, but their young love was cut short when Mhia’s older sister, Mia, transferred to their school. Raffy, unsure of his feelings, found himself drawn to Mia’s confident and mature personality. Over time, Mia and Raffy grew closer, and eventually, they became a couple, leaving Mhia to quietly nurse her broken heart. Years passed, and Raffy became the CEO of Letyus Microsoft Inc., a company his father passed down to him. Meanwhile, Mhia, now a thriving independent woman, buried her feelings and focused on supporting her sister’s relationship. But everything changes on the day of Mia and Raffy’s engagement party. When Mhia finds herself running late for the celebration, Raffy unexpectedly offers her a ride. The silence between them is deafening, filled with unspoken emotions and lingering memories of what could have been. As they arrive at the grand house where the party is being held, Mhia is struck by the realization that the man she once loved is about to belong to her sister forever. The night takes a dramatic turn when an unexpected confession slips from Raffy’s lips,he never truly moved on from Mhia. Torn between loyalty to her sister and the aching pain of her unresolved feelings, Mhia is faced with an impossible choice: to fight for her happiness or sacrifice it once again for the sake of family.lg...

Lily was a young woman living a normal life, until one night of partying led to a one night stand with a mysterious man. When she woke up the next morning, she was left with a million questions, not knowing who the man was or where he went. Little did she know that the man she had slept with was actually renowned billionaire Alexander Sterling and her new boss. To her surprise however, he doesn't recognize her. To make matters worse, she also found out that she was pregnant with his child. Having no way to tell a man who didn't even remember her, she decides to keep the baby a secret. As if things weren't complicated enough, unknown forces started tracking her. She soon found out that the man she was working for was a werewolf and that she was being hunted down by his enemy pack. Lily's life was now intertwined with the man she knew so little about. She had to unravel the secrets he had kept from her and find out the truth before it was too late. She had to protect herself and her unborn child from the dangers of the supernatural world. Will Lily be able to uncover the truth and save herself and her baby? Will she be able to unravel the secrets he keeps?lg...

Ella Brown’s life was supposed to change for the better when she turned 18—gaining her wolf and preparing for her engagement to Alpha Kevin Taylor. But everything shatters when she catches Kevin with her stepsister, Sandra, the night before the ceremony. Heartbroken, she flees into the night, only to stumble upon her fated mate, the powerful Alpha Derek of the Moonstone pack. Their irresistible bond leads to a night of passion, but Derek coldly rejects her the next morning. At the engagement party, Kevin twists the truth, publicly humiliating Ella. Alone and betrayed by both alphas, she discovers she’s pregnant and flees her pack. Years later, as a renowned healer in the north, Ella is sought after by desperate packs suffering from a deadly plague. But when Derek shows up at her doorstep, demanding her help and refusing to let go of the bond he once rejected, Ella must decide—will she heal his people or make him suffer the way he made her? Can Ella protect her heart from the mate who broke it, or will Derek reclaim what he believes is rightfully his? Or what do you think would happen when the Vampire Lord– Valen Draven, suddenly becomes interested in the Healer as she turns out to be his Soulmate? Or when his brother Sebastian Draven starts Coveting her power to make himself more powerful so he can destroy Valen and claim what he feels was rightfully supposed to be hislg...

Amelia, a resilient young woman with a tragic life, has had to work hard just to make ends meet, her mother ill and on her death bed, the medical bills piling up. Feeling desperate and out of options, she did something she had never done before- visit a club In the hopes of earning money. Mark, the arrogant heir to a powerful business empire, pressured into an arranged marriage with the daughter of his father's friend, unhappy with the choice of wife made, he found solace at his friends club where he met Amelia, an undeniably charming desperate woman in need of cash and someone he could share a bed with. The attraction was undeniable, and she found herself giving in to her impulses. But she had no idea who he was, or the role he would come to play in her life. Will Amelia and Mark ever meet again, or will fate keep them apart? lg...

Bethany is a strong-willed, curvaceous, petite woman standing at 5ft2. She lost both her parents at a very young age and has had to fend for herself ever since. After a one-night stand with a stranger, she finds herself pregnant and doesn't know how to contact the mysterious man who got her pregnant. She is uncertain about the challenges that lie ahead of her. Alpha Ryder Orion is the Alpha King of Dreador and the leader of the powerful Blood Moon wolf pack. He is a tall and imposing figure with an intense gaze and possesses great strength and power. Despite his promise to never be romantically involved with another she-wolf after losing his fated mate, he sometimes visits the human realm to blow off steam. However, during one of his visits, he makes a mistake and impregnates a human. He is baffled as wolves have never impregnated humans before, but above all, he needs to keep the woman and his unborn pup safe from his enemies. Follow Bethany and Alpha Ryder on their journey as they navigate through love, betrayal, and loyalty. Will the moon goddess grant Alpha Ryder a second chance at love? Will Bethany discover and embrace her true self? Amidst a night of passion, two souls become bound together powerfully. A mistake, or is it? lg...

Sometimes we get carried away with our actions and forget the consequences, as they will come back haunting us. This was showcased in the one night stand experience with a billionaire CEO and his personal assistant. Williams Robinson and Chloe Buffett. Both of them shared a passionate encounter by having sex with each other, little did they know that this one night would change their lives forever. Few months later, Chloe is scared when she discovers that she's pregnant with Williams 's child. Will she keep the baby a secret? Will she reveal the truth to Williams knowing fully well that it can destroy his marriage?" lg...

Melia Rixe’s life is seriously flatlining. Between being abused by her addict mother, working multiple jobs and paying off her debts, she's more than fed up with her life. A night of drunken confessions and passionate kisses brings Bastian Monroe into her world. The hot Manhattan elite billionaire CEO who wants her anyway he can have her. He makes her an offer that'll change her life forever. Will she take the offer and let their chemistry bloom? Or will the darkness of her world suck them both in? lg...

This Novel is for 18+ only! "I'm Dominique, his average, socially awkward personal assistant and I've been working with him for a year and a few months now. It was hard for me to concentrate when I started the job because then, all I did was daydream getting my pussy pounded by his dick in every place I could think of. His voice alone makes my pussy throb and overflow and I masturbate thinking about him every night and won't stop till I've orgasmed at least three times......." Indulge in a collection of seductive, steamy stories that push the boundaries of temptation and desire. From sultry encounters to unbridled passion, these tales are sure to ignite your imagination and leave you craving more. Each story delves into the world of love, lust, and the irresistible thrill of forbidden romance. Whether it’s a fleeting glance or a night of pure ecstasy, these pages will transport you to a world where every fantasy is just a heartbeat away. Dare to explore your deepest desires? This book will make sure you do. lg...

One night of deception sets off a chain reaction of blackmail, secrets, and lies. Violet Wilson, betrayed by her best friend, finds herself entangled with the enigmatic billionaire, Adrian Brown. When Adrian's father who wants to assert his control over Adrian by demonstrating his authority insists that he gets married, Adrian proposes a contract marriage to Violet - a convenient arrangement that also satisfies the blackmailer's demands. As Violet navigates the treacherous web of Adrian's family dynamics and rivalries, she must balance her growing feelings with the secrets she's keeping. But as she fights to clear her name and protect herself, she'll uncover the true cost of her secrets. Dive into the deadly game of power, loyalty, and lies in "A NIGHT WITH THE BILLIONAIRE."lg...

There had been a war in the Golden Sun pack and her parents had died trying to save a stranger, mateless and wolfless Melissa was left alone to suffer until the Blue Moon pack rescued her and made her a worker in the pack to be able to cope with the loss while stories of who wiped her pack clean tangled with the famous lycan king's ruthlessness. She suffered some more when rumors started to spread about her statelessness and selflessness and she was bullied for it for a very long time. She was turning 20 on the same night that there was a moon alignment, although she was excited to meet her mate, she still endured the sufferings that went alongside the rumors until she started to get a sense that her mate was near. She had just experienced the most humiliating rejection, unable to take the taunting anymore, she lashes out and runs into the woods to escape judgment. What she wasn't expecting was to run into the arms of drunk rogue wolves who wanted nothing but trouble. Fighting to survive and nearly losing the battle, she is saved by a handsome stranger who turns out to be her second mate, and as the moon rose in all of its glory, they had a fiery night of passion and by morning he was gone. What happens when Melissa is accused of being a slut and then finds out that she was pregnant and what happens when her stranger comes to save her but this time brings knowledge of who he was. An enemy. Her mate. How does she escape the same fate her parents had? She had a responsibility now and that was to take care of her new family and nothing was going to get in the way of that. lg...

In a world where Gemini must navigate her shattered sense of self after losing her mother, two men enter her life, pulling her in opposite directions. Gustavo ignites feelings of inadequacy, while Simon empowers her to be true to herself. As circumstances force her into a contract marriage to prove a point to her distant father, Gemini is faced with unraveling the dark secrets and lies that surround her. With everything her parents built on the line, she discovers the haunting truth about human nature and the tangled web of love and deception. lg...

Blurb: Leah Orbert is trapped in a loveless marriage with an arrogant, indifferent man who never touched her in the year they were together. Devoid of intimacy and happiness, her life was marked by hardship and sorrow. Her husband, eager to divorce her, orchestrated a cruel plan that left her devastated. She was drugged and ended up in another man's bed, providing her husband the excuse to accuse her of infidelity and divorce her swiftly. Leah found herself destitute, alone, and begging on the streets. Just weeks later, she discovered she was pregnant by the stranger. Despairing and wishing for death, she struggled to survive, hoping for a miracle. Richard Leo, a billionaire, had a fleeting encounter with Leah during a drunken night, unaware of her identity but haunted by her memory. Seven years later, he encounters twin boys bearing a striking resemblance to him, complete with his family’s birthmark. Determined to find their mother, he exclaims, "Take me to your mother, this instant!" Join me as we unravel Leah's journey from misfortune to redemption, and witness the unfolding drama and romance. lg...

Prologue Yanking my hairs back he asked "now where were we" before forcing his lips on mine, I bit his lips making him more annoyed. Within a twink of eye he tossed me angrily on the bed, throwing his towel away, he quickly reached for my clothes ripping them off leaving me stranded only on my panties. I tried fighting him off but got slapped so many times, still I didn't give up until he pinned me down making me powerless."no!" I screamed out still struggling with him "you can't let him win" my conscience kept screaming at me. Joe stayed still enjoying the view of her struggling, groaned out in pleasure "damn your so sexy" he cussed out before devouring her. She screamed, cried and begged him to stop but it he ignored her pounding her like a wild animal till she passed out, waking up later on she found herself still naked and alone in the cold room, that was when she swore to get her revenge at all cost.lg...

Jeri was pregnant and chose to give birth to the child without knowing who the father was. When she awoke from her massive blood loss during labor, she realized that her status as the family's daughter had changed; her father was not her biological father. She was left with no choice but to navigate a web of deceit and heartbreak. However, when a mysterious stranger saves her life and wins her heart, she is forced to confront her dark past and the shocking truth about her child's father. As secrets emerge and family ties are revealed, Jeri must decide between love, vengeance, and redemption. Will she find happiness or succumb to the darkness that surrounds her? lg...