Steven Grant

Award-winning Author Marie Lavender brings a captivating, passionate love story about a young heiress and a devilishly charming ship captain. All set in two coastal French towns… After being raised to believe that love is a frivolous endeavor, French heiress Fara Bellamont has always kept her dreams of adventure and discovering a soul-searing passion to herself. So, when Captain Grant Hill makes his grand entrance into her life by way of rescuing her one fateful night, she knows she’s in trouble. He completely steals her heart. But, as far as society is concerned, he’s also not a suitable husband. Grant Hill, a mysterious, rugged ship captain, is just as enthralled with Fara as she is with him, but he too knows such things aren’t so simple. Not only must they overcome social expectations to be together, but wars and lies, as well. And with a long-time yearning neither has managed to achieve, the pair must fight to attain their deepest desire: Happiness. If you love steamy, romantic tales by Tessa Dare, Julia Quinn, and Christi Caldwell, then you’ll adore this exciting and intricate Historical Romance set by the sea.

Jevano Adirangga yang biasa dijuluki cowok tampan yang wangi tiba - tiba saja terlibat masalah dengan Kalandra Elian akibat kelalaiannya sendiri sehingga ia diharuskan menikah dengan gadis itu. Jevan awalnya menolak karena, hei? Manusia mana yang mau menikah dengan orang yang baru saja ia kenal? Namun berkat ancaman sang Mama yang membuat Jevan tak berkutik, ia terpaksa mengiyakan permintaan tersebut dengan sebuah syarat. Hidup Jevan yang tadinya selalu bebas dan tidak pernah terkekang langsung berubah 180 derajat berkat kehadiran Kalandra. Sanggupkah Jevan bertahan dengan Kalandra? Bagaimana kisah keduanya jatuh cinta dan melewati buih - buih kehidupan? Pantengin terus di Mr. Fragrant and Me!!

Kailangang magpanggap ni Ria bilang katulong sa isang mayamang arogante na si Steven Alvante. 6 years ago, nagbunga ang nagawa niyang kapusukan na ngayon ay dahilan kung bakit siya magdi-disguise bilang yaya ni Steven. Kailangan niyang kilalanin ang ama ng anak niya at mag desisyon kung tama bang ipakilala niya ang bata dito o itatago habang buhay ang katotohan na may anak ito sa kaniya.

Dahil sa utang na loob ni Solemn sa pamilyang umampon sa kaniya ay pumayag siyang magpakasal sa lalaking hindi niya pa nakikilala. Gayun pa man ay pumayag siyang ipakasal upang makabawi sa pamilyang umampon, nag-aruga at nagmahal sa kaniya. Gusto mang umayaw ng kaniya isipan ngunit ang kaniyang puso ay nakakaramdam ng kilig at pananabik. Kahit na gano'n ay hinayaan niya lang hanggang sa nakita niya ang lalaking papakasalan at nasabi niya lang sa kaniyang sarili "Gagampanan ko ang responsibilidad bilang asawa niya pero hindi ibig sabihin no'n pag-aari ko na siya. Magiging isa kami ngunit magiging malayang ibon pa rin siya. Gagawin niya ang kaniyang gusto at ako ay may limitasyon na, 'di na katulad ng isang malayang paru-paro. Pagsisilbihan ko siya upamg hindi mapahiya ang pamilyang nagpalaki at nag-aruga sa akin sa loob ng dalawang put apat na taon. This is my way of paying my debt of gratitude to their sacrifices and cared for me."

Jessica Summer dan Steven Morgan merupakan teman dekat sejak mereka masih bayi hingga tumbuh dewasa. Keduanya memiliki sisi yang berbeda. Steve seorang playboy cap kakap yang hobby meniduri kebanyakan wanita muda di New York, tapi dia betah dengan kesendiriannya. Sedangkan Jessie, dia tak pernah sekalipun berhubungan ranjang bahkan dengan tunangannya sendiri. Kedekatan mereka berubah ketika keduanya memutuskan untuk berhubungan ranjang. Bagaimana kelanjutan hubungan mereka?

Tidak menyukai dinikahkan paksa oleh ibu tirinya dengan pria desa yang tidak memiliki masa depan jelas, Keysa Andini justru merasakan hal baru yang tidak diduganya sejak ia dan Steven, suaminya yang berusia lebih muda, mulai tinggal bersama. Keysa yang bermaksud ingin segera menceraikan Steven, mulai merasakan kenyamanan dalam kehidupan bersama yang mereka lalui hingga mengganggu pendirian awalnya itu. Selain menemukan banyak hal menarik dari pria itu, Keysa juga mendapat kejutan besar tak terduga yang nantinya akan mengubah masa depannya.

Pernikahan kontrak itu disepakati berlangsung selama lima tahun. Meskipun mengetahui bahwa Steven memiliki kekasih cantik di luar sana, Vanesa tetap memilih untuk menahannya. Hingga Vanesa menemukan bahwa putra yang sudah dia anggap seperti anak kandung ternyata adalah anak Steven dengan kekasihnya. Baru pada saat itu Vanesa sadar. Ternyata pernikahan ini sejak awal adalah sebuah penipuan. Sang kekasih yang menganggap dirinya sebagai istri sah, membawa surat cerai yang disusun Steven untuk menemui Vanesa. Hari itu, Vanesa mengetahui bahwa dirinya hamil. Vanesa merasa tidak perlu mempertahankan seorang pria bajingan. Karena anak itu dari kekasih Steven, Vanesa akan mengembalikannya pada mereka. Vanesa yang sudah memutuskan cinta dan perasaan, mulai menunjukkan kemampuannya. Dia hidup mandiri, berhasil meraih kekayaan. Keluarga yang dulu menindas serta menghina dirinya merasa menyesal. Mereka bergegas datang untuk menyanjungnya. Para anak orang kaya yang dulu mengejek Vanesa, mengatakan bahwa dia naik pangkat karena mengandalkan pria, juga merasa menyesal. Mereka berlomba-lomba menawarkan cinta serta uang. Anak yang pernah dihasut oleh wanita lain juga merasa menyesal, menangis sambil memanggilnya Ibu. … Saat tengah malam, Vanesa menerima telepon dari nomor asing. Suara Steven yang mabuk berat terdengar dari ujung lain telepon, "Vanesa, kamu nggak boleh menerima lamarannya. Aku nggak menandatangani surat cerainya."

(Grant Saavedra's Story) Tanggap ni Kiara na isa siyang 'Single mother' pero hindi pala tanggap iyon ng kanyang anak. Naghahanap ng pagmamahal ng isang ama ang anak niyang si Kian, at isa lang ang nais nito maging daddy, walang iba kundi ang ex niyang si Grant! Paano niya matatanggihan ang kanyang anak kung pati si Grant ay nais din na maging ama para sa anak niya? Mahulog kaya ang damdamin niya sa binata na walang pinakita kundi pagmamahal sa kanilang mag ina? O masasaktan lang siya sa kasinungalingan na malalaman niya? Handa ba siyang sumugal at naisin na lumaban kung malaman niya ang tunay na dahilan sa pagbabalik ng binata sa buhay nila?

Sa murang edad ay nakasanayan na ni Jewel ang mamuhay at makisalamuha sa ibat-ibang estado at ugali ng tao. Lumaki at nagkaisip siya sa isang bahay ampunan sa probinsya. Nang tumuntong sa edad na dalawampu, ay nilisan niya ang lugar na kaniyang kinalak'han, nagbabaka-sakaling matagpuan niya ang tunay niyang mga magulang. Ngunit dahil sa kakulangan sa edukasyon, experience at dokumento, natagpuan ni Jewel ang sarili niyang sumasayaw sa saliw ng maharot na musika sa isang bahay aliwan. Kilala bilang star of the night, crowd's favorite at man's desire, sa Club-V na kaniyang pinapasukan. To make the story short, Jewel was a paid woman. But then, Steven Anderson suddenly appeared in one steamy night. A happy go lucky C.E.O/businessman whose obsessed in sexy, beautiful and expert in bed woman. He's willing to pay millions just to bedded women that will spice his night. What if their paths cross in one steamy night? Are they going to spice each other's night, or create another untold story?

Despite Mateo making Fayra feel that he could never love her, Fayra did not lose hope. Despite the pain he had caused, she remained by his side. She accepts every emotional pain caused by their marriage, but only until that day comes. Even in her dreams, she is not prepared for this scene. A painful truth, a painful scene. Fayra's marriage was best described as tragic, causing her to grant her husband's longing for so long. But before completely cutting off their ties, Fayra begged for him. Regardless of the consequences of her action, she did not hesitate to pursue what she wanted for the last time. Full of sadness but still content, Fayra leaves peacefully without saying goodbye. And, little did he know, he had granted a wish which would carry a memory of that night that his ex-wife decided not to tell anymore.