Richard Jenkins

A companion book to the Trio of Mates series, this book describes how the original pairings of the trios came together: Lovers to Friends: The story of Carl (Brandon's dad) and Richard and Lauren (Devin's parents). Destined for Each Other: The story of Corinda, Casen, and Severn In the Midst of Battle: The story of Bhakti and Liam Right Place, Wrong Time: The story of Gael and Hakeem I Always Knew: The story of Charlie and Zak

À quarante ans, Reine pense avoir trouvé la sérénité en épousant Richard, un homme doux et attentionné de vingt ans son aîné. Mais cette tranquillité est mise à mal lorsque Gabriel, le fils de Richard, débarque pour passer l'été sous leur toit. Gabriel, vingt-cinq ans, est tout ce que Reine exècre : arrogant, cynique, et il ne lui adresse que des regards glacés et des piques assassines. Il lui reproche d'avoir épousé son père pour son argent et voit en elle une opportuniste. La tension entre eux est palpable, un mélange explosif de mépris et d'une attraction indéniable qu'ils luttent farouchement de dissimuler. Tout bascule lors d'un orage violent, alors que Richard est absent. Une dispute particulièrement violente les laisse seuls, trempés et frémissants de rage. Les insultes cèdent soudain la place à un silence lourd, puis à un baiser sauvage et libérateur. Ce premier contact est l'antichambre d'une passion dévorante et interdite. Ils se retrouvent en secret, transformant leur haine en un désir brut et obsessionnel. Les combats d'arguments deviennent des joutes sensuelles, chaque réconciliation est célébrée sur les draps froissés de l'alcôve la plus proche. Ils explorent leurs corps et leurs limites, découvrant que sous la rancœur se cache une complicité inattendue et une vulnérabilité partagée. Mais l'ombre de Richard plane sur leur liaison. Chaque mensonge pèse lourd sur la conscience de Reine, déchirée entre son affection pour son mari et sa passion déraisonnée pour Gabriel. Ce dernier, quant à lui, doit affronter son propre ressentiment envers son père et les sentiments complexes qui le lient à la femme qu'il était censé haïr. Leur histoire peut-elle survivre à la trahison et au poids du secret, ou n'était-elle qu'un feu de paille, condamné à se consumer dans la culpabilité ?

“I think we should introduce ourselves properly,” he said, with a small hint of a smile. “I’m Alexander Anderson. Richard’s father.” I froze, unable to think properly. This couldn't be happening. I had kissed my father-in-law and I had actually enjoyed it! *** Anna Whitmore thought marrying into the powerful Anderson family would save her family from ruin and give her a better life. Instead, it became the beginning of her nightmare. Stuck in an abusive marriage she could not escape, Anna is forced to play the role of a perfect trophy wife to Richard Anderson, the hottest and most powerful billionaire tycoon in Beverly Hills. But everything changed after an accidental encounter with a mysterious stranger who ignites desires she thought were long dead and buried. But this mysterious stranger turns out to be none other than her husband's father... Alexander Anderson. This is the beginning of Anna's troubles as she soon realizes that the best fruits are always forbidden. Will Anna hold strong and resist the dark allure of the man she should never want… or will she surrender to a temptation that could ruin both father and son?

A tyrant by day, a playboy by night. That is the reputation that precedes Richard VanRyan. He lives life the way he wants, no concern for the opinion of others. He cares for no one, is completely unrepentant, and he has no desire to change his ways. Katharine Elliott works under Richard as his PA. She despises him and his questionable ethics, but endures all the garbage he sends her way, because she needs the job. Her end goal is far more important than the daily abuse and demands she tolerates from her nasty tyrant of a boss. Until the day, he asks her for something she never expected. A new role with a personal contract — fiancée instead of PA. What happens when two people who loathe each other, have to live together and act as though they are madly in love? Sparks. That’s what happens. Can the power of love really change a person? Will they survive the contract? What do you do when the one person you hate the most becomes the one person you can’t live without?

"Richard will always be mine, Elena," The corner of her lips curled up into a sly smirk. Advancing closer, she leaned in to whisper against my ear softly. "Even if I have to kill you to have him to myself, I'll do it." - He's the man she's always loved. The man she's always felt strongly for. But he has eyes on one person only; her hot-shot surgeon sister. When her twin sister fails to show up on her wedding day, Elena Williams has no choice but to step up to the occasion and take her place - but marriage to the noble Richard Delmonte is both exciting and torturous. The elusive, established billionaire mogul and one of the most eligible bachelor of New York is the only man she's ever loved. The only man who's ever filled up her nights. Yet he's madly in love with her sister. Now that her dream has come true and she's married to him at last, Elena vows to do everything in her power to win him over. Even if it costs bringing down the heavens for him.

Mya, wanita ini hanya pura-pura miskin demi mendapatkan cinta sejati. Richard, lelaki yang dia kira tulus mencintainya, ternyata adalah seorang pengkhianat. Perselingkuhan mereka terbongkar saat Richard dan Alya bercinta di rumah saat Mya yang mereka pikir tidak ada di rumah. Mereka tidak tahu kalau ternyata, Mya kembali ke rumah saat itu. Dibantu oleh Kevin sahabatnya. Mya pun mengajukan gugatan cerai. Dia juga membalas sakit hatinya pada mantan suami dan juga selingkuhannya dengan mengunggah video panas mereka di media sosial. Tak hanya karir mereka yang hancur, Mya juga melaporkan mereka ke kantor polisi dengan kasus perzinahan. Dilema kembali hadir kala Kevin meminta bantuan pada Mya untuk menjadi pacar pura-puranya. Dan ternyata, Mama Kevin justru mendukung hubungan mereka dan menyuruh mereka segera menikah. Apakah Mya dan Kevin akan bersatu? Atau, mereka justru jujur pada Mama Kevin kalau mereka hanya berpura pura pacaran.

[SEDANG DI REVISI] Elenora Raflesia Benedict— gadis yang memiliki dua sisi berbeda dalam dirinya; lemah dan berani. Menciptakan sosok "Alter Ego" untuk melindungi dirinya sendiri akibat insiden tujuh tahun lalu yang menimpa kedua orangtuanya dan membuat Elenora harus hidup sebatang kara hingga takdir mempertemukan dia dengan seorang pria bernama Richard Mallory Wagner.

Life is Good… Charlotte is expecting her Master’s baby. Beth is pregnant by Richard, and now Michael’s ‘Second Wife’. The Triad and the Couple are drawing ever closer. James has an ‘understanding’ with Klempner: He will stay away and allow Mitch to live her own life. Life is close to perfect. What could possibly go wrong?The Master's Child is created by Simone Leigh, an eGlobal Creative Publishing Signed Author.

Jeanne est une lectrice érotique. Une professionnelle. Pulpeuse. Grâce à sa beauté et sa voix, elle déploie son art pour captiver hommes et femmes. Saura-t-elle entraîner Richard Manoir, son auteur fétiche, dans ses filets, pour l'y perdre corps et âme ? Et gagner ainsi beaucoup d'argent...

She won't take him back--no matter what. Or will she? Hayden Jenkins has lived in her hometown of Missoula, Montana, ever since she was born. She loves a simple life surrounded by her loving family, and that seems to be everything she needs. Or so she thinks. When her oldest brother’s wedding approaches, she fears facing a ghost from her past, the one who left her heartbroken seven years ago—Spencer Bailey, Hayden’s former high school sweetheart and the man who made her pretty much give up on real love. After graduation, Spencer left Montana to pursue a career in music in Los Angeles, which ended the relationship between Hayden and Spencer. They never spoke with one another again. Until now. Spencer's return leaves Hayden uneasy and anxious, still unprepared to face him after so long. Will it bring back unresolved feelings? Will they be forced to confront their past? Or will it be a second chance to rewrite their love story?