Ella And David Chapter 12

"Fall in love with THE THORNTONS, a family filled with sexy alpha males, passionate women, and lots of heart, all set in a delightful small town in the Pacific Northwest. It’s Christmas time, and the entire Thornton clan is spending the holidays in a cabin deep in the Washington woods. What could go wrong with twelve adults, four kids, and a dog all staying together in one big cabin? Only the most chaotic—and memorable—Christmas ever! Expect kisses under the mistletoe, lots of (spiked) eggnog, and even a surprise wedding as the Thornton clan celebrates the most romantic holiday of all. Author’s Note: I’ll Be Home for Christmas is set six months after the last book, Till There Was You, ends. It’s recommended that you read the other books first, as this book is an epilogue to the entire series. Merry Christmas and happy reading! ** This book is a part of the LOVE EVERLASTING series, which is one large series following multiple families and friends. Each book can be read as a standalone (unless otherwise noted), or they can be read in order of publication as one long series. Each book is interconnected, with many of the same characters showing up in multiple books. LOVE EVERLASTING THE THORNTONS The Nearness of You The Very Thought of You If I Can’t Have You Dream a Little Dream of Me Someone to Watch Over Me Till There Was You I’ll Be Home for Christmas (A Thorntons Christmas)

Irina Marchenko’s world shatters when she’s forced into an arranged marriage to save her family’s failing business. On the run from a future she never chose, she finds herself entangled with Lukas Romanov, a powerful Russian billionaire with secrets of his own. Their one-night encounter leads to unexpected consequences—Irina is pregnant with twins, and Lukas is now a part of her life whether she likes it or not. As they navigate the complex web of their newfound connection, both must confront their darkest fears and deepest desires. With her past lurking ominously, Irina must decide whether to embrace a future she never imagined or face the specters of her past alone. In a world where trust is fragile and betrayal is lurking, can love and redemption find a way?

Keterpurukan membuat Stella harus dipertemukan dengan Sean, pemilik lahan panti asuhan tempat di mana dia dibesarkan. Gadis berparas cantik itu terpaksa memohon pada Sean, agar tidak menggusur panti asuhannya. Segala cara Stella lakukan agar Sean mengabulkan permohonannya. Namun sayangnya permintaannya selalu ditolak oleh pria tampan arogan itu. Hingga suatu ketika ada sesuatu hal yang diinginkan Sean, sebagai bentuk pertukaran lahan panti yang akan pria itu gusur. “Apa yang bisa kau tawarkan jika aku mengabulkan permintaanmu?” tanya Sean dengan serigai di wajahnya. “Apa yang anda inginkan, Tuan?” Stella mendongakkan kepalanya, menatap manik mata cokelat gelap Sean. “Dirimu.” Sean menjeda, raut wajah arogannya terpancar begitu serius. “Kau bisa menawarkan dirimu sebagai imbalan atas apa yang kau inginkan.”

Emma's life was not different than Cinderella's, she was punished by her stepmother and sister. And only a prince charming could change her life. For five years, Emma lived in Charlotte Miller’s shadow—forced to play her double, smile for her photos, write her speeches, and disappear the moment the spotlight hit. She was paid to be silent, obedient, and forgettable. Until the night everything shattered. Her heart. Her pride. And her place as Charlotte’s puppet. They forced her into a marriage with Xeros Martinez—a dangerous billionaire heir of the Martinez empire and a man who makes danger feel like desire. She was a substitute bride for him, and the only thing she expected from him was coldness and rejection. But what she didn't expect was his intervention when Charlotte's mother was about to whip her. "How dare you touch my vanilla?" He growled like thunder. "Try it again—and I'll remind you why people fear my name." Their marriage may have begun as a business arrangement, but the heat between them refuses to be ignored. Because later, when she tried to avoid the heat burning between them, he dropped his towel with a smirk, “Scrub my body, wife.” She hesitated. “W-Will I…?” He stepped closer, water dripping down his chiseled chest. “Isn’t that what a wife does?” And when her fingers brushed against his skin, he leaned in, voice low and wicked: “Tell me… do you think I’m sexy?” She mumbled a breathless yes. “What was that?” he asked, teasing. She shook her head, flustered. So he grabbed her waist and smashed his lips onto hers, stealing the truth straight from her mouth.

The night before our wedding, Jason Scott receives the cancer diagnosis of my adopted younger sister, Helena Sanderson. His expression falters, and he says indignantly, "We'll cancel the wedding tomorrow, Victoria. Helena is very fragile now. I can't risk upsetting her at this point in time." I reply, "I don't agree with it! Why would my wedding upset her?" Jason doesn't show any displeasure after my rejection. He even thoughtfully prepares a glass of milk for me. … When I wake up the next morning, I realize the house that should be full of excitement is eerily quiet. Anxious, I dial Jason's number 99 times. He only picks up the call on my 100th try. "Where did my wedding dress and shoes go?" I ask. Jason falls silent for a moment. His tone is apologetic when he replies, "I'm sorry, Victoria. Helena wants to experience being a bride once. I can't let her leave with regrets. Please bear with this for now. I'll make it up to you once she passes away peacefully." As the line goes dead, I sit frozen on the bed, unable to recover for some time. … A month later, while Jason is on his honeymoon, I send the livestream of my wedding announcement with his rival, Frank Lawrent, directly onto his phone. Jason regrets it bitterly.

Achazio adalah pria yang sempurna. Wajah tampan, tubuh proporsional, otak cerdas, harta berlimpah semuanya ia miliki. Namun, hingga usianya menginjak tiga puluh enam tahun, ia belum bertemu dengan satu pun wanita yang mampu menggerakkan hatinya. Hingga suatu hari, ia bertemu dengan seorang gadis menarik. Terdengar klise, tetapi Achazio mengakui jika dirinya jatuh cinta pada pandangan pertama pada gadis itu. Aio jatuh cinta pada Tessa, mahasiswi berusia dua puluh satu tahun yang sudah terbiasa mengalah dan berkubang dalam luka. Gadis itu berbeda, sekaligus terasa familier bagi Aio karena memiliki cukup banyak kemiripan dengan sang adik bungsu. Sayangnya, Tessa tidak memberikan respon terlalu baik untuk Aio. Namun, itu bukan masalah bagi Aio. Karena apa pun yang ia inginkan, pada akhirnya pasti akan ia dapatkan. “Kakak bukan kakak kandungku atau pacarku, jadi berhenti untuk mengatur hidupku!”—Tessa Aretina Heidi “Aku memang bukan keduanya. Tapi aku bisa lebih menjadi keduanya. Aku bisa menjadi suamimu. Kau setuju?”—Achazio Riutha Dawson

David was a sad champ, a mess, and an academic genius. By genius, I mean an A+, no effort type of a genius. He is that child that every parent kneels and prays to God to have. You know them, those that society admires. And are held closest to heart. But he was still human.

He once thought she was just a quiet wife with no big dreams. Now, she’s the face on every magazine, the woman the world admires and the one he let slip away. Eunice Ednah had nothing when she walked out of David Richard’s mansion: no money, no name, and no support. What she had was determination. And a secret: she was carrying his child. Years later, David watches her rise from the shadows to the spotlight, now a billionaire fashion mogul with power, beauty, and grace. The same woman he once underestimated is now the one the city celebrates. It was their child that brought them face to face again David must face the truth: he lost more than a wife. Will love find a second chance? Or has Eunice closed that chapter forever?

Brian Smith, a 29-year-old billionaire is stuck on his parent's condition of him getting married before he can fully take over the family business. He comes in conflict with a 26 year old accountant, Stacy Bennet over a misunderstanding at a bar. Stacy who just got fired from her job found herself in a critical situation, she's desperate for a new job and finds herself at an interview at Brian's company. During the awkward interview, hostility lingers between Stacy and Brian from their previous encounter, with the fear of losing the company to his cousin if he doesn't get married. He found himself thinking of a solution, he proposes a marriage contract as a business arrangement to get the company and to help her financially, but they develop unexpected feelings for each other and start to wonder whether their relationship is based on more than just a contract.

Alexander adalah seorang pangeran yang berwajah dingin dan bersikap cuek, begitulah menurut pandangan orang orang. Alex berasal dari kalangan bangsawan atas. Dan aku Yuna yang merupakan seorang teman masa kecilnya, juga berasal dari kalangan bangsawan kelas atas. Aku memiliki sebuah rahasia mengenai Alex yang tidak diketahui orang lain. Di depan orang lain, Alex akan bersikap dingin, namun dihadapanku akan berbanding terbalik. Aku tidak akan membiarkan orang lain mengetahui mengenai hal ini dan akan membuat dirinya menjadi milikku seorang.