Long Shadows David Baldacci

"I have a proposal for you," Levi said, as he relaxed into his chair. "One that would be beneficial to the child, and my company." I leaned forward with raised brows, my interest piqued. "What is it?" "We have to get married." Despite the seriousness of the situation, I laughed. I expected him to say that he had been joking. Rather, he gazed at me with furrowed brows. "Did I say something funny, miss Hailey?" Hailey's world shattered when she caught her boyfriend cheating with her best friend. Seeking solace, she had a one-night stand with a stranger, unaware that it would lead to something she hadn't bargained for. Pregnancy. When she tracked down the man she slept with that night, she was stunned to discover he was her ex's boss, Levi King. Expecting rejection after confronting him, she was surprised by his proposal: a contract marriage. What starts out as a pretense begins to feel like something real, and the line between love and pretense is blurred. They begin to explore the feelings that come with wanting something real—but lies don't stay hidden forever. And when jealous exes also refuse to accept their new reality, Hailey and Levi must face the challenges that come with it, and fight for a future together. One that isn't bound by a contract. "Why don't we make him pay?" Levi proposed, a smirk playing on his lips. I stared at him in shock. Even after I got cheated on, the thought of revenge never crossed my mind. Only one thought rang in my head at that moment. 'This man must be sick.'

Ariana Lincoln thought heartbreak was the worst thing she’d face the night she walked in on her boyfriend and best friend in the bathroom of a nightclub. But when a reckless, drunken mistake with a mysterious stranger spirals into a shocking discovery, her life changes forever. The man she slept with? Jaxon Devereaux—her father’s billionaire boss and the most powerful CEO in the world. Thrown into a forbidden web of Lust, Ariana finds herself working under the ruthless man who haunts her every thought—and who wants nothing more than to break her. But secrets don’t stay buried for long. As danger circles from every side, and Jaxon’s twisted past unravels. Ariana must find away to survive without getting burned. He was her father’s boss. She was his forbidden mistake. But what happens when that mistake becomes everything?

Evelyn Carter, a beautiful college student, becomes the new assistant to billionaire Sean Rosemond. Their attraction is instant, but Sean's cold exterior hides a dark passion. As they work together, the tension between them builds. 'You're mine now,' Sean whispers, his eyes blazing with desire. Evelyn's heart races as Sean's lips claim hers. She's trapped in his web of desire that she can't escape. Will Evelyn surrender to Sean's untamed possession, or will she fight for control? As their passion reaches a boiling point, one thing is clear: only one can win.

Tessa Azela is a woman who chooses to work as a rented girlfriend or anything in the form of rent. She will be paid by the hour according to what role she will play all the roles she has played whether it's being a mistress, a fake girlfriend, or a hired wife. everything she has done. Until one day there was a call from a man she didn't recognize, the man offered her a sizable sum of money that was many times what Tessa got when she worked. However, the man's request was that she become a secretary in a company owned by his son. He asked Tessa to make his son Axel, who is often said to be gay, return to normal. And Tessa's second task is to seduce Axel and break that what people say about Axel being gay is wrong. However, what if she falls in love with Axel? What will happen to her fate. If Axel finds out that she's just a woman hired by his father that's even worse. She had already fallen into a love that she didn't want.

Noah Alfonso, CEO of Regal Talents Agency, was known for being rigid and predictable-until Ingrid became his executive assistant. She wasn't someone he planned to desire, yet she awakened something raw and forbidden in him. One wild night changed everything. To their surprise, they shared the same dirty cravings. With each secret encounter, they gave in to their deepest desires, breaking every rule and risking it all for the undeniable fire between them.

Everything in Amelia Hart’s life came crashing down the day her father’s company went bankrupt. Left with piles of debt, a sick younger brother, and no clear way out, she walked into the office of the cold, ruthless billionaire CEO she worked for—Lucas Stone—with nothing to lose and a desperate plea in her eyes. Except… “I have a proposition,” Lucas said, his voice cold and commanding. He slid a document across the table. “A contract marriage. Six months. You get the money to save your family. I get what I want.” His gaze dropped to her trembling fingers. “You’re just my assistant, Amelia. Don’t think for a second this makes you worthy.” “But still, Mr. Stone,” I replied, holding back my tears. “I’ll marry you, and I’ll keep to your terms.” His cruel smile widened. “You just signed your soul away, Miss Hart.” But what neither of them expected… was the night that changed everything. And the test that came back positive. She’s pregnant… for her boss.

“You cannot keep me here against my will, Mr. Lincoln!” My voice was hoarse from all the shouting. My wrists bruised from the chains locked tightly around them. “Eat.” He dropped a food pack on the bed. “You are a lunatic. I don't love you and never will.” He retreated to the door, unlocking it slowly. “We will see about that.” Jasmine Harrison never expected the most irresistible man in New York to fall in love with her. He was every woman's fantasy. Once, he had been hers too. But whatever feelings she once had disappeared the moment his condescending attitude surfaced and she met his meddling family. Now the last thing Jasmine wants is the heart of the man who signs her paycheck. What was supposed to be a one-night stand changed everything. Instead of walking away, he forces his way deeper into her life. He meddled in her choices. Controlled her world. And when another man came too close, he kidnapped her. Now Jasmine hates him. And just when she thinks things can’t get worse, she discovers she’s pregnant with his child. Wrecked and terrified, can she ever learn to love the man who has only made her despise him?

"Please what?" His low seductive voice asked. "Please don't stop, Daddy!" I cried, lost in the pleasure my sinful desire was giving me. …… Eloise Asher, ended up in a club as a one day stripper, and ended up giving a blowjob to a random man who eventually turned out to be her Dad's best friend—Ignatio Sandro. With this realization, they were supposed to put what had happened behind them, but Eloise wanted more, and even Ignatio was willing to put his friendship with Eloise's father at risk just to own his daughter. His Needy Slut. Her Possessive Daddy. In a world where their romance is regarded as forbidden and abominable, will they survive? Will they succeed in keeping their affair a secret? Rated 18+.

Ethan Richard, the cold CEO of Richard’s Tech Enterprises, has never let emotions interfere with business—until Daniel Reyes, his new assistant, saves him from a disastrous board meeting. It begins as a late nights of acts of kindness, but soon grows into an undeniable attraction. The office gossip, a scheming rival, and the weight of reputation threaten to tear them apart. When Ethan risks everything to declare his love, Daniel must decide if he’s willing to stand by him. Will love conquer power and fear, or will secrets and sacrifice destroy their chance at happiness?

Two days before her wedding, Serena Vale thinks she has everything. Love. Stability. A new job. A perfect future. That is until she finds out her fiancé has been cheating on her and is unapologetic about it. Broken-hearted, she leaves alone for what was supposed to be their honeymoon where she runs into two powerful billionaires. Rafael and Nikolai are supposed to be rivals, but little does the world know that they share a lot of interests, including the same woman. They both want her. They both claim her. And neither of them wants to let her go.