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Desperation

Desperation

by Mandy M.

Mina has never had a lot, but that suits her just fine. All she's ever needed is her mom and a warm place to call home. But when both of those things are taken away in one swift and heartbreaking moment, she finds herself alone and broke on the streets of New York City—the last place a cute 19-year-old girl should be. When a stranger offers to take care of her, she’s more than tempted, but what exactly does this handsome and mysterious man have in mind?

Steadfast and Fervid

Steadfast and Fervid

by Elé Sennex

Ugh. First Monday of college and Peter decides to walk right up to her coffee counter and ruin her life.

"What can I get you, Peter? Blood from newborn orphans?" Cat asks. He tenses the instant he hears her voice.

"I could never finish your leftovers, Catherine." His contempt sends excited jolts through her stomach. "How much for your permanent silence?"

Cat leans forward, watching as his dimples punctuate either side of his scowl. "Not even you could afford that with your trust fund, Peter."

The Billionaire's Heart

The Billionaire's Heart

by E. F. Boni

Tina Campbell is a young, kind and vibrant woman in her late twenties working as a cashier in a micro finance bank. On a particular day, she returns from work and finds her boyfriend, Mike, who is staying with her, in an act of infidelity. Furious, she breaks up with him and drives him out of her house.

Heartbroken, she reluctantly goes to work the next day only to discover that her bank is folding up that day with immediate effect due to inability to keep up with the tax laws. Many of the staffs are relieved of their duties, including Tina.

Depressed on her way home, Tina is nearly run over by a car. The near death experience sends her into a shock and she falls unconscious. She awakes in a hospital where she discovers that she was brought there by Armando Gonzalez. He introduces himself as the billionaire chairman of Gonzalez Industries, a power holding company in the country. Armando offers her a job after hearing about her tale but his son, Alejandro the C.E.O, is initially distrusting of Tina and offers to interview her himself.

Alejandro discovers Tina is a competent woman and hires her. During her stay in the company, the two are usually at loggerheads with Alejandro taking glee with tormenting her. That comes to an end when Alejandro is commanded by his father to accompany him for a charity event. Alejandro invites Tina to come along and she reluctantly accepts. At the charity event, she meets Alejandro’s childhood friend, Tito and then Natalie, one of Alejandro’s FWB who is very clingy. Jealous of Alejandro and Tito’s attention on Tina, Natalie humiliates her. Alejandro Takes her home and apologizes on Natalie’s behalf.

After a brief argument at the office days later with Alejandro, Tina goes to a bar that same evening with her friend, Kelly to unwind. She is nearly assaulted by a lecherous stranger but is saved in time by Alejandro who happened to be in the bar. Alejandro takes her home and the two begin to develop feelings.

Armando decides to take Alejandro to their hometown in Mexico and Alejandro invites Tina along. Tina meets Marina, Armando’s sister and Alejandro’s aunt who explains the reason for Alejandro’s constant womanizing, cold attitude and refusal to get married:

Armando’s wife divorced him when Alejandro was a teenager. Armando fell into depression and it affected his mental health. Alejandro despised his mother because of that and he became paranoid towards marriage, fearing the same fate that befell Alejandro would befall him.

When they return from Mexico, there is a power outage in the country and Alejandro and Tina take advantage of the situation and have a steamy night. The next morning after power is restored, Tina realizes that her feelings for Alejandro has grown stronger. Alejandro begins to loosen up around her until he detects her having a call with her ex boyfriend, Mike and he gets angry but she diffuses the situation quickly.

Tina’s father is diagnosed with a serious illness and this saddens her to a great extent, particularly as the amount quoted for his treatment was expensive. Alejandro gets wind of the information and pays for the treatment and Tina’s father recovers. Before, Tina can make her appreciation, Armando dies from a heart attack plunging Alejandro into depression.

Tina hears of the news and goes to comfort Alejandro, reigniting the feelings between them. Alejandro realizing that Tina is the one for him and the sole reason he now has empathy and feels human again, proposes to her and she accepts.

Alejandro, now the chairman of Gonzalez Industries, marries Tina who becomes one of the board of directors.

Breaking Point

Breaking Point

by Zainab Sambo

Taylor Cruz lives for midnight roads and illegal grids, racing as Havoc—the street-racing ghost everyone films and no one catches. When a viral clip detonates her life and costs her license, Marco Vieri, an F1 team owner on the brink of collapse, offers her a last-chance gamble: three weeks in Monaco to prove she deserves one seat on his failing team. Standing in her way is Luca Vieri, the team’s flawless golden driver—and Marco’s son—who distrusts her past and the spotlight that follows her. When River Thorne resurfaces, the pressure turns personal. In Formula 1, speed isn’t the only thing that breaks you—sometimes it’s the spotlight, the crash, or the person you can’t afford to care about.

The Composed Heart

The Composed Heart

by Donna Berlyn

Amelia lives quietly, hiding her extraordinary gift behind dusty piano keys and the safe walls of a small music shop. The world feels too loud, and her past too heavy, to chase the spotlight. Then a renowned musician hears her play and instantly recognizes the brilliance she tries to bury. With one bold invitation, her life opens into dazzling cities, grand stages, and emotions she never planned for. As music pulls her into a wider world, a passionate connection begins to grow, filled with intensity, wonder, and unexpected vulnerability. When melodies turn into something deeper, Amelia must decide how much of her heart she is ready to share.

The Obsession

The Obsession

by Shala Mungroo

Mira Singh struggled to balance her life as a waitress and take care of her little brother after their mother's sudden death. The bills were piling up and she couldn't catch a break. But fate was about to step in and take her down a new road to a life of riches and pleasure when she came to the attention of the billionaire Nicholai Bach. Nicholai couldn't get the girl out of his head. so he made her an offer that he knew she couldn't refuse. But could he win her heart fairly or would he need to play dirty and use his wealth to make her fall for him? He was about to undertake the ultimate deception.

Age Rating: 18+

His Golden Rose

His Golden Rose

by Arayne Haaser

Rosamund is a poor peasant in 1500s Europe. She’s content to live out her lot in life—caring for her sister and father while working the fields. None of the local men seem to catch her eye, and Rosamund is convinced that true love isn’t for her—that is, until Max comes to town. This mysterious stranger captures Rosamund’s eye…but who is he, really?

Beastly Lights

Beastly Lights

by Theresa Jane

Struggling artist Freya Coleman is barely getting by. Rock legend Liam Henderson is living in the fast lane. After a series of unforeseen events lands the two in a fake relationship for the sake of publicity, Freya is swept up into Liam’s world. But is it all only for show, or is there a real spark between the unlikely pair?

Age Rating: 17+

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