Lou Hodges Side Table Novels & Stories

Sua Luqi, a renowned 20th-century master herbalist, died on the battlefield with a bullet through her heart fired by the very man she once trusted with her life. Even as blood soaked her clothes, she was still trying to save others. But death was not the end. She awoke in the broken body of Sua Linjin, an abandoned fiancée mocked as ugly and foolish, betrayed, discarded, and thrown into the river like worthless trash. Rescued by fate from the edge of death, she crossed paths with Rai Yuan, a mysterious prince whose beauty could stop hearts and whose secrets could destroy kingdoms. After saving his life with her unmatched medical skills, she becomes his personal physician. Yet the closer she stands beside him, the clearer she sees the truth. Behind that flawless face hides something far more terrifying than a monster. And when she finally uncovers what he truly is… will she run from the darkness, or choose to become part of it?

“Mummy, Is the President our daddy?” Layla asked curiously, head tilted sideways. Her brothers listened in attentively, obviously wanting a response. I forced out a chuckle as I crouched low before her to cup her soft cheeks. “Honey, the president isn’t your daddy. The President is a very wicked person.” “But, we met him today and he was very polite. He even complimented my hair.” Layla continued earnestly and my heart hammered against my chest violently “Cupcakes, whenever you run into the President; stay away from him because he’s very cruel, okay?” The triplets’ eyes were wide as they hastily nodded their heads, and I pulled them into a long hug. They had no idea the President had once wanted them dead without second thoughts. I’ve sworn to protect them with my life since I had them. No one’s going to take them away from me. Not even their vile father, the President! ~~~ Zendaya Montclair unwillingly got into a contract marriage with the President and suffered a great deal in the marriage– from having to break up with her high school sweetheart because of the marriage, to depression, to public humiliation– to her ex-boyfriend whom she was still in love with, getting married to her supposed best friend. Zendaya was heartbroken. She got drunk that night and spent it in her husband’s bed, which instantly led to an accidental pregnancy. The President wanted her to get rid of the pregnancy because he never saw her as a mother of his future children and only a wife of convenience. That was the last straw. Zendaya left everything behind and fled, promising herself to come back for revenge on every single person who had wronged her. Including the President, she was going to make him pay!

To be rejected by your fated mate is to be marked for death. Sloane Thorne has the scar to prove it. A rejection mark from Crew Harding, the boy who spent their entire lives tormenting her before destroying her in front of the entire pack. He murders her family, steals everything, and leaves her with a cursed mark that's slowly killing her. Three months later, she's hiding under a fake name when she collides with Kai Volkov. The Ice King. A second mate bond snaps into place. He sees Crew's mark on her skin. Assumes she's a spy and rejects her immediately. But Kai can't stay away. The bond won't let him. He takes her captive, swears it's for answers, but obsession doesn't need an excuse. Every touch sets them on fire. Every stolen glance is a war neither can win. Then Kai discovers what Crew has been hunting. What Sloane's family died protecting. What's been sleeping inside her all along. And suddenly, she's not just his mate. She's the weapon that could destroy them all. Now Crew wants her back. Collared, caged and his. But Kai Volkov doesn't share what's his. And Crew is about to learn that the hard way. But Sloane? She's done being claimed by Alphas who think she's theirs to break. Blood will spill. Alphas will fall. The question is whether she'll survive long enough to watch.

I fell in love with Marc but I saw him embrace the hottest girl at our school . I felt so depressed that my friend Mel forcibly got me out of bed and we went out . She took me to a luxurious club filled with gigolos………What the…..?……Whatever ! I had no idea what to do and felt very awkward there after that traitor Mel left me alone in the club with the gigolo she usually hangs out with . With nothing better to do I asked the gigolo for some advice on how to make the guy I love look at me . Little did I know that I did the worst mistake of my life by even going to that club because now , I can never escape the clutches of the terrifying president of the largest cooperations around the world , Massimo . “ I rented a gigolo but ended up getting a possessive president . “

She heard the door creak open, and her breath caught in her throat. The bed shifted behind her as he lay down, his arm wrapping around her waist. His face buried in her hair, his lips softly exploring her neck. "What—what are you doing?" she stuttered, her voice barely above a whisper. Her mind racing with the sudden intimacy. "Hugging my wife," he murmured against her cheek. His warm breath sent shivers down her spine. "This—wasn't part of the deal," she protested weakly, his cologne intoxicating her senses. "Rules are meant to be broken," he whispered, his voice low and husky. "Now, face me, wifey. Let me feel your arms around me!" ----------- Powerful, successful and in control. Nothing is out of Viktor Alessandro Rossi's reach. With a Gulfstream jet on standby, and a company that rule the whole city, the world is his oyster. But he's missing just one thing — a wife. According to his late grandfather's will, he must marry at the age of 30 to inherit controlling shares of Rossi industries. Katarina Reed knew she only had herself to blame. She shouldn't have asked for his help. Of course if she'd known he'd request that she be his wife for two years, she'd have hesitated in accepting his help. Because what she had learned from Viktor was that the devil wasn't ugly and terrorizing. He was seductive and captivating. Would she escape the devil's grasp, or forever be bound to him?

[WARNING! FOR 18+ ONLY] After a fight with her stepmother, Beverley Holmes suddenly received a wedding invitation that made her face pale. Not because it was from her ex-boyfriend, who was getting married to another woman. It was because the bride's name written on it was her own! How could it be?! So, her stepmother didn't lie to her? The woman had actually sold her to pay off a multi-million dollar debt? Then who is her future husband? *** The first time Brent Oliver saw his future wife on the wedding altar, he vowed never to be seduced by her beauty and sexiness. However, he didn't expect that the more time he spent with her, her innocent, virtuous, and hard-to-get demeanor would be so seductive that it drove him crazy. Can he continue to maintain his relationship with his secret lover? Or is he stuck with his alluring wife instead?

Rose's career as a successful writer was cut short when she found out that her secret boyfriend and CEO of her agency, Ethan Evans, was already married. The public hounded her of her affair, even though she was also a victim of deceit as she never knew that she was dating a married man. She lost everything, her good reputation and her career as Ethan blamed her for seducing him making the public hate on her more. When things couldn't go worse, her stepmother wanted her to get married to the woman beating Mayor's son. But hope came to her in the form of Aiden, Ethan's rival. She prospered a plan to him: Marry me for just 2 years and I will help you destroy Ethan. With Aiden's help, Rose restarted her career to become the best bookseller in New York. But what happens when her ex-boyfriend, Ethan claims that he had divorced his wife and beg Rose to take him back? Also how will Rose take it when she discovers Aiden secrets. With family troubles and secrets threatening her marriage and her new found romance with Aiden, can Rose overcome them and finally get her happily ever after. Read Disgraced and Desired: The scandalous writer is the CEO wife to find out.

“One year, Miss Vaughn. Once it’s over, take the fall and leave.” I flash him a smile. “I’m glad we understand each other.” “I will draft up a new contract with your terms included.” That said, he closes the distance between us, his hand falling to my waist. A jolt of electricity shoots through my body at the contact. I back away, a protest building on my tongue. “There are reporters in the hall. Smile, Mrs Manchester. The performance starts now.” In the city of Raven Heights, hierarchy is the order of the day. Selene is the youngest member of the Vaughn family. Cast aside by her grandfather who hates her, she has endured sixteen years of abuse from her family. A scandal breaks out when her cousin, Vivienne, has a one night stand with Rain Manchester- the illegitimate son of the most influential family in Raven heights. She’s made to cover up for Vivienne and marry Rain in her place. To make matters worse, she discovers Vivienne in bed with her boyfriend. Furious, she agrees to the marriage for revenge, only to be plunged into a world of hatred. Rain despises her. He’s in love with someone else — Ava, and a marriage to Selene has ruined his chances of being with her. They agree to stay married for a year, with him swearing never to fall for her. But can his resolve withstand the test of time? Or the sharp mouthed wife he has married? Can they stay a year as a married couple without falling in love?

That fateful night changed Tara's life in a blink. An ordinary girl like her married the youngest president who had occupied the office of the president, Andrei Kanovski. The man was endowed with a face and body a woman would die for.  Their marriage was kept secret and was introduced as Andrei's dietitian because Andrei had a fiancée, the beautiful socialite, Stella Tremont.  In the midst of a marriage ridden with neglect, betrayal and lies Tara found herself fell for her husband.  Will she be able to make her husband love her? 

The book narrates the emotional entanglements between Judy, a graduate of a prestigious university, and Lewis, the president of Caler Corporation, as well as their interactions with other characters in their orbit. Judy finds herself unexpectedly involved with Lewis and, fearing retaliation, decides to leave. She encounters confusion while sorting out her resume, which results in a misunderstanding with a male colleague. Subsequently, she is transferred to the secretarial department and, despite her bewilderment and apprehensions, elects to seize the opportunity. Susan, who has been a good friend to Judy, embarks on a relationship with Lewis while impersonating Judy, but their romance is anything but smooth sailing. Complications arise when Susan's original boyfriend appears at the company, igniting a series of misunderstandings and disputes. Amidst these trying circumstances, the friendship between Susan and Judy is put to the test. Despite the tumult, they ultimately reinforce their bond, providing mutual support as they courageously face the multitude of challenges life throws their way.