Do Peacocks Fly

Amber Cole is a 31-year-old stripper. With her prime years in the industry slipping away, she’s aware that soon her looks will no longer be enough to make the money she needs to survive. Struggling with her self-worth and looking for a way out, Amber’s world is about to be upended when she meets Ryan Carter, a cold, successful businessman from Chicago. Ryan, reeling from his fiancée's betrayal, is forced into a bizarre deal by a clause in his late grandfather’s will: he must marry and stay married for one year. When his best friend, Tom, suggests he hire a stripper to pretend to be his fiancée, Ryan reluctantly agrees. He picks Amber, offering her $500,000 for her time. Unaware of the deep complexities of her own emotions, Amber agrees, seeing the money as her ticket to a fresh start. Despite their differences — Ryan's polished world of wealth and Amber's gritty, down-to-earth life — they are drawn into a tense, fiery dynamic that forces both to confront their prejudices and assumptions. Amber start their arrangement, initially unaware of the emotional journey she’s about to embark on. As she undergoes a transformation, both physically and emotionally, Ryan begins to question his initial perception of her, discovering that beneath her tough exterior, Amber is more than just a stripper. As the months pass, their relationship evolves from contractual obligation to something far more complicated. Sparks fly, but so do their insecurities. Amber finds herself falling for Ryan, but can she ever be the woman he needs her to be? And can Ryan truly let go of his past and embrace the real, messy woman Amber has become?

*Trigger Warning* SMUT AHEAD Winter Hollister is in love. Her boyfriend surprises her with a nine-day Valentine's Day cruise. She's thrilled and things seem like they're moving in the direction of a proposal. That's only until she catches him sleeping with another woman in the rose petal lined bed they were meant to share on the first night. Blake Troy thought he was in love until his girlfriend dumped him only days before the cruise. He turns it into a bachelor's trip of sorts and decides to have some fun on the rebound. Sparks fly as they meet and enjoy a passionate first night together. Winter is mortified the morning but then they hatch a plan. She needs revenge on her ex-boyfriend. He needs a fiancee to take home. They become each other's alibis but what happens when make-believe bleeds over into reality?

“I’m—“ My breath catch as my eyes darted between the bulge in his pants and his dark stare. “I’m not interested.” I said, turning on my heels and walking towards the door. With bated breath, I hoped he’d grab me from behind as I approached the door, my chest tightening in anticipation. ……………………………………………… One drunken night. One shattered heart. One man she never planned to want. Irene Reynolds loves the thrill of the chase but the man who tempts her most, Damian Russo refuses to play along. He’s controlled. Unyielding. Off-limits in all the ways that matter. As desire dares duty and sparks fly, the question isn’t who will chase whom… It’s who will break first. And when Damian finally lets her win, will Irene be satisfied with the chase or will she want everything else he offers her after?

Jessie was going through a breakup with her fiancé. She went to Vegas with her friend to get over the breakup. Have fun and regain herself. Din Cooper is a multi-billionaire. He was the CEO of the Cin's mobile. (Car company.) He almost got kicked out of the company by his grandfather because, at the age of 29, he wasn't married. His grandfather's Ultimatum, "Her name is Jessie Walker. Make sure you get married before the end of this month. To Jessie." Din also went to Vegas to attend his friend's party. He thought he would at least have a few drinks to clear his head off. He met Jessie in Vegas and recognized she was the woman his grandfather forced him to get married to. When Jessie and Din both met, did sparks fly endlessly or was it filled with hatred?

A doctor too cold to love. A nurse too guarded to trust. A past too dangerous to forget. When Alyana Mendoza, a strong-willed nurse, is assigned to care for the ailing mother of the cold, powerful CEO-slash-surgeon Dr. Sebastian “Bash” De Almonte, sparks fly—but not the romantic kind. Their clashes are brutal, their tension electric. Until one stolen kiss in the dark changes everything. Just as their hearts begin to thaw, secrets erupt from the past: An ex-lover. A hidden child. A paternity war. And a betrayal so deep it threatens to tear them all apart. As Alyana fights to protect her son from people she once trusted, Bash is forced to risk everything—his name, his empire, even his life—to protect the family he never knew he needed. But when blood isn't enough, and love is tangled in lies... How far would you go for a child who may not even be yours?

Hollis LaCroix, a wealthy entrepreneur, is left shattered and alone after his wife's tragic accident. As a single father to two young children, he struggles to balance his demanding career with his new role as a caregiver. Desperate for help, he sets out to find the perfect nanny for his children. Enter you – a lively, caring and beautiful young woman who crashes into his life in the most unconventional way. Despite Hollis' initial reservations, he is drawn to your vibrant personality and kind-hearted nature. Before he knows it, he finds himself falling head over heels for the one woman he cannot have. As the lines blur between boss and employee, you and Hollis must navigate the forbidden attraction that grows between you. Will you give in to the sparks that fly? Or will you resist the temptation that threatens to destroy your working relationship and the family dynamic?

Five years ago, Sienna Blake had a whirlwind romance with Damian Cavendish, a ruthless billionaire known for his cold heart and untouchable power. But when she discovered she was pregnant, she left without a word, knowing he would never choose love over his empire.   Now, fate throws them together again when Sienna is hired as the interior designer for Damian’s newest luxury hotel. She does everything to keep their son a secret—until Damian discovers the truth.   Betrayed and furious, Damian demands full custody. But as they are forced to spend time together, sparks fly once again. Old wounds resurface, and Damian begins to wonder: did he make the biggest mistake of his life by letting Sienna go?   When an unexpected enemy threatens their future, they must decide—can they trust each other again, or will their past destroy them for good?  

Michael lost his job and everything else, losing his purpose for living and ready to blame the entire world for whatever may befall him afterward, but he picks up a stray and injured dog on his way home that day. Coincidentally, that dog happened to be a wolf as well as a shapeshifter, and thus, it became a man. An alpha. And one with no memories too. That was how they started living together. With no memories, Noah, the Alpha, has to depend on Micheal. During their time together, sparks fly and ‘things’ happen, leading to a chapter neither of them expected to open. What happens when Micheal discovers that he has feelings for this shapeshifter and other secrets are let out in the open? Will Noah reciprocate his feelings? Will Micheal ever really confess and make his feelings known? Will he be able to let Noah go from his heart, despite finding out a secret deceit was in play? Find out!

My long term relationship ended brutally, and swallowed up in pains of heartbreak, my friend lured me to the club. There, I met an extremely attractive and mysterious hulk, and I ended up in his arms for the night. My greatest shock comes when I learn that he is Bladen Stone, my company's new CEO, and he’s so much different from what I thought he was. And when rumors that threaten to ruin both our reputations start to fly, there is only one way to solve it. How does Lynn survive in the same office as Bladen with his hard and stern demeanor? Can she get past his cold facade and reveal the secrets he hides? In a world of ambition and betrayal, can Bladen and Lynnette trust each other to make sacrifices for a blooming love story or will they front another gut-wrenching heartbreak? Read on to unveil the saga of these two!

Maggie Blankenship is a hot mess - broke, unemployed, and down on her luck. So when she’s offered the chance to be in a movie, she wonders if her luck is changing. At the very least, she sees it as an opportunity to inject some excitement into her oh-so-dull life, if only for a day.She has no idea how much her life is about to change.It turns out that the movie is being directed by Orlando Fontaine - the intense and mysterious youngest brother of the famous Fontaine family. Sparks (and underwear) fly between the pair of them from the start, but Orlando has a strict no-fraternizing policy on his sets.He wants her, but he won’t touch her.She wants him, but she can’t have him.Can the two of them resist temptation?Due to explicit scenes, this romantic comedy is rated 18+.The Thrill of Temptation is created by Ember Casey, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.