Book One: "Eight years ago Julius DaLair, New York's most eligible bachelor, married childhood friend Macey Grayson. Six years ago he made the biggest mistake of his life and she disappeared. Unbeknownst to him she has been living in Paris raising their twins and under the protection of his father who helped her leave New York and supported her while she returned to her studies. Julius is about to learn there is more to the woman he married and their children than meets the eye. Can he win back her heart? Does he have secret helpers hoping to bring them all together?” Book Two: For ten years Lynn has dedicated her life to her triplets working long hours as a waitress she manages to eke out a living providing for two growing boys and a daughter struggling with a degenerative eye disease. When she was younger she had a crush on Silas Prescott the son of her father's biggest business rival. Lynn was content to let her feelings go unvoiced and herself unnoticed. Then one morning she finds herself in bed with the very man she has always loved but he could not be more disgusted. Throwing a blank check at her he orders her to disappear and never show herself in front of him again. While she was raising their children Silas has been desperately searching for her. For ten years he assumed the woman he found in his room was a maid, not the woman of his dreams. Somehow he has to find away to win her back and earn the trust of his children who have been quietly plotting their revenge on anyone who hurt their mother. Silas learns very quickly there is more to them than meets the eye.
View MoreTwo Months Later The restaurant was lively. Guests had been arriving for the past two hours eager for a unique dining experience. The staff was well-trained providing exceptional service despite the rush. They had been drilled in their duties by the restaurant’s manager, a tyrant they didn’t want to offend or disappoint. Even more important was living up to the expectations of the owner who was a sweet and understanding woman…her husband less so. They feared his wrath more than just about anything. Avalynn watched her staff as they handled the rush. It was certainly busier than she anticipated. But it was a sign that Good Eats would be a success. After numerous talks with Silas she eventually decided to open her own restaurant. As promised he left all the decisions up to her. From location to décor to the menu Ava chose it all though she relied on the kids, Tracy, Opal and Gretchen’s opinions. Unlike most high-end restaurants hers did not
“There you three are,” Tracy said as the trio returned to the party. “We were just about to send the search party to find you.” “Auntie Tracy, you’re so silly,” Alexis giggled. “How are you feeling mom?” Ava hugged her tight but Alexis didn’t feel any tension or strain in her mother’s embrace. It was all she needed to know her mother was all right despite their little drama show. “How could you three do that?” Ava said after a moment. “You could have gotten hurt.” “We’re fine mom,” Sean shrugged. They were never in any danger. “Yeah, we’ll never let anyone hurt you,” Theo seconded. “Consider yourself lucky,” Silas said. “They protect you. They use me as bait.” “That doesn’t mean we don’t like you,” Alexis giggled. “I know. You called me dad,” Silas slipped an arm around Ava and Alexis holding both close. “You will call me that from now on, right?” “Sure,” Th
The music started slowly with just a few notes announcing the beginning of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. The simple melody became more complex as notes overlapped and weaved a new organic pattern but always maintaining the integrity of the piece. Conversation lulled as everyone turned their attention to the piano where Ava and Alexis sat side-by-side playing together. Silas stood beaming with pride as the pair swayed to the music smiles of pure joy on their faces as they reveled in their own world. The audience listened in awe as the music became playful, soulful, energetic and serious as the mood of the players vacillated. It was as if the music had become a living, breathing thing and they were captivated. Only those who heard Ava or Alexis play before were prepared but hearing them together added complexity very few were equipped to witness. When the pair finished the crowd erupted into applause. Ava jerked in surprise blushing at the
Party preparations took the next several days and caterers arrived taking over the kitchen. Unlike the manor staff the caterers treated the kids with respect and happily allowed them to sneak snacks. No one wanted to anger the Prescott matriarch and it was clear at a glance she doted on the trio of ten-year-olds. Ava stayed busy helping Opal but at night she snuggled against Silas, almost clinging to him and his comfort. Until she brought up the conversation with Jenna he didn’t know how to bring it up himself. He wanted desperately to remove her terrors but it was clear her fear of abandonment ran deep. All he could do was hold her, sooth her and love her. Thomas returned early the day of the party and he didn’t arrive alone. Tracy accompanied him hauling her own luggage with the intent to stay and return home when Silas, Ava and the kids eventually left. Though Opal was surprised by the additional guest she happily had a room prepared for th
“Thomas,” Alexis greeted when she and her brothers found their father’s assistant in the study. “Hey you three, what you got there?” Thomas asked spying the wine bottle in a large plastic bag behind Theo’s back. “You three are too young to drink.” “This isn’t for drinking,” Alexis said as Theo carefully set it on the desk. “It’s not?” Thomas asked raising an eyebrow. “Then what is it for?” “First a question…are you doing anything urgent?” Alexis asked. “No, not particularly,” Thomas glanced at the computer screen. Though most of the office was closed for the holidays the stocks never ceased and they maintained a small crew to keep everything flowing. “Good. We need you to drive back to New York.” “Why?” “To deliver this bottle to Auntie Tracy,” Alexis said. “We already called her so she’s expecting it.” “Do I dare ask what is going on?” “Probably not
Ava woke to gentle caresses as Silas traced her curves with his fingertips. Ripples of pleasure trickled through her body making her shiver. Silas chuckled kissing her shoulder as he continued fondling her. He never tired of the feel of her warm body and smooth skin. “How do you feel?” he asked. “Wonderful,” Ava sighed. “Hmm. I’m glad because you were rather insatiable.” “Me?” Silas chuckled again kissing her neck. First it was their bath then again once they were in bed. He lay back watching her pleasure herself on top of him. It was rapidly becoming his favorite position. He loved to see her confidence unleashed. Even after they climaxed she craved more. He thrust into her driving her over the edge as she screamed his name. They made love four times before she was finally sated. “So you want to tell me why you were so ravenous?” Silas asked. “What do you mean?” “We
Jenna slammed her bedroom door pacing and unsure what to do with the rage surging through her. At home she would break something or terrorize her maids but she couldn’t do that here. She couldn’t risk word reaching Richard of her unbecoming antics. Though he thought of her as a daughter even he had his limits with what was acceptable behavior. Her whining had been successful in getting the triplets banned from the pool but they didn’t seem particularly phased merely shrugging it off. In fact they almost seemed pleased. They snickered amongst themselves like it was an inside joke. What was the point of banning them if they weren’t concerned? They should be angry and throw fits making them even more disliked by Richard. Instead they rolled their eyes at the Prescott patriarch muttering, ‘Figures’ and ‘I told you so, pay up.’ It was as if they had expected it but that was impossible. There was no way they could have known she would appeal to R
Speaking with Richard brought her no sense of relief although she finally learned her rival’s name: Avalynn Carlisle. What was more she learned the children were in fact fathered by Silas. The news shocked her but not as much as Richard’s explanation. Apparently Silas’s college roommates played a rather bold trick on him. Hearing the details Jenna had some misgivings but learning Ava’s name connected the dots. How could she have forgotten that incident? It made sense Silas would want to keep his children close but how in the world did Ava hide them in the first place and why reveal them now. Those were questions Richard couldn’t answer. Knowing Silas often confided in his mother she had gone to Opal hoping to glean more answers. She was thwarted when she discovered Opal and Ava deep in party planning. Jenna was so shocked she couldn’t even speak. Opal never consulted her on anything. Why would the older woman want Ava’s opinion? Confused
“It seems you’ve been…busy,” Richard said glancing up as Silas stared out the window. Silas grunted not turning from the scene playing out beyond as Ava and the kids made a snowman. He and Ava had slept late used to Duncan taking care of the kids in the morning. When they did wake he was furious to know none had been given breakfast. The temporary kitchen staff hadn’t even allowed the kids to make their own. Ava calmed him and escorted the kids to the kitchen. She ignored the looks from the staff and repeated the scrambled eggs from the night before for brunch. In the middle of their meal Joseph summoned him to meet with his father only to be sent away with a glare. If not for Ava’s insistence he wouldn’t have bothered to answer it at all. “You seem distracted.” “I don’t know why that should be,” Silas said. “I’ve brought my fiancée and children home only for them to be treated with disrespect, starved and insulted by
The Billionaire's Twins Play Matchmaker is a billionaire novel written by E.T. Watson that tells a story: Eight years ago, Julius DaLair married Macey Grayson, but a grave mistake led to her disappearance. Unbeknownst to him, she resides in Paris, raising their secret twins under his father's protection. As hidden truths emerge, Julius must reclaim Macey's heart and earn his children's acceptance. Will he find help in his quest for a reunion? The answers lie within.