The Cold Start Problem

A forced marriage. A ruthless CEO. And a contract that could ruin—or rescue—her heart. Ayla Morgan thought losing her father was the worst thing that could happen. She was wrong. Within weeks, her family restaurant is seized by debt collectors, her stepmother kicks her to the curb, and her arrogant CEO fires her in front of everyone over a petty mistake. With nothing left but humiliation and bills, Ayla is forced into a blind date arranged by her greedy family… and accidentally ruins the wrong one. That “wrong date”? Damon Cross. Her ex-boss. The coldest man she’s ever met—richer than sin and twice as dangerous. But instead of being furious, Damon makes her a shocking offer: Marry me. Three years. No feelings. No questions. In return, I’ll pay your family’s debt and give you your life back. To him, it’s just a contract. To her, it’s a lifeline. Living under the same roof, working as his personal secretary, Ayla swears she’ll never fall for a man who sees love as weakness. But behind Damon’s icy exterior hides a broken man forced to marry by his dying grandfather—and a loneliness that mirrors her own. As enemies become reluctant allies and fake kisses turn real, Ayla finds herself questioning everything. What happens when the contract ends… but her heart doesn’t? And will Damon let go of control long enough to realize that love might be his only salvation?

Gigi William,a first year student in the university has a crush on final student Michael Luthra. She letter learns that they were engaged when young........ Michael Luthra, a final student at the University and a mafia prince. He is forced to get married to his fianceé before inheriting the Luthra Empire. Michael is conflicted as he doesn't love the woman he was engaged to.......Read to find more about their marriage. ****** He crashes his lIps against mine without warning and pulls me impossibly close to him. Without hesitating, I open my mouth and he eagerly delves in nipping and sucking. I wrap my hands around his neck but he takes them and holds it above my head. His kisses are full of hunger, Making me lose control. He lifts my top over my head and unclasp my bra with one hand before sliding it to the floor. He breaks the kiss and lifts his body off mine, he slides my panties off.

Regina is heartbroken when she’s told she’ll be the substitute Luna for Lionel Williams, the cold and ruthless Alpha of the Silver Moon Pack. Lionel turns out to be her fated mate, but due to the hatred he feels for her, he rejects her right away. Regina tries to make their marriage work, but Lionel brings his ex-girlfriend back into his life, making things difficult for her. Regina decides to focus on her dream of becoming an actress, but Lionel crushes her hopes. Tired of the pain, rejection, and frustration, she decides to leave and give up on her love, but Lionel isn’t ready to let her go. Why can’t he just let her go? Get ready for a captivating story filled with betrayal, hatred, revenge, and the power of love.

One night. One mistake. One secret that changes everything. Broke, heartbroken, and struggling to survive, Chloe never imagined her life could get any messier—until a drugged drink at a bar lands her in the bed of a mysterious, sinfully attractive stranger. She swears she’ll never see him again… until two months later, she discovers she’s pregnant. Desperate for a job, Chloe saves an old man from an attack, not knowing he’s the grandfather of her new boss—the same man from that unforgettable night, Drake Jefferson. Cold, powerful, and determined to uncover the truth, Drake suspects the baby might be his and will stop at nothing to find out. When Mr. Jefferson’s dying wish forces Chloe into a one-year marriage contract with Drake, she vows to protect her heart. But as Drake’s tenderness chips away at her walls, Chloe finds herself falling for the man she promised to leave. Just when love feels within reach, a jealous rival strikes, putting Chloe and her unborn child in deadly danger. Now, Drake must decide how far he’ll go to protect the woman who was never supposed to be his… but might just be his forever.

Sherry was ready to leave her billionaire husband's mansion. She was mad because his husband backed out on his words and didn't give her a divorce based on their agreement before their twins were born. Ready to leave, she showered her adorable twins with kisses and hugged them one last time, hoping that when they grew up, they wouldn't hate her for abandoning them. Her husband stood near the door; he declared, "If you leave this house today, you will never see the twins again." Distraught, she replied, "Take care of the twins for me." Sherry exited the room with tears falling on her cheeks. While descending the staircase, a nagging question was burning in her mind. Is it worth abandoning her twins just to be with the guy who can make her happy?

Si Xavier Echiverri ay isang napaka-cold, matangkad, napakagwapong bachelor at perfectionist na CEO ng Heaven Shipping Inc.. Siya ang perpektong halimbawa ng isang CEO na parang refrigerator— ‘di basta-basta lumalambot, kahit sa harap ng mga magagandang empleyada. Para sa kanya, ang pag-ibig? Wala sa business plan! Ngunit ang tahimik niyang opisina ay biglang nagka-brownout sa presensya ng bagong empleyada, si Antonette Pinagpala. Si Antonette ay maganda, sexy, at mabait, ngunit isang certified walking disaster! Palaging may natatapong kape (karaniwan ay kay Xavier pa!), nalalaglag na folders, at minsan, siya mismo ang natutumba! Pero kahit laging epic fail, hindi siya nawawalan ng ngiti o ng lakas ng loob na bumati ng, “Good morning, Sir!” kahit na obvious na bad trip si Xavier sa mga bloopers niya. Ang akala ni Xavier, matutuyot siya sa stress ng mga epic fails ni Antonette. Pero sa bawat engot niyang hakbang, natatawa siya—sa umpisa, pilit na tawa lang; kalaunan, hindi niya na mapigilan ang tawang natural na natural. At unti-unti, nadidiskubre niyang ang “perfectionist” niyang puso ay kayang pakiligin ng isang disaster queen na gaya ni Antonette. Ngunit sa gitna ng kanilang nakakakilig na harutan, biglang lumitaw ang matagal nang nakalimutang bahagi ng buhay ni Xavier—si Isabella Maharlika, ang ex-fiancee niyang iniwan siya sa mismong araw ng kasal! At ngayon, bumalik siya upang kunin ang atensyon at pagmamahal ni Xavier, na tila nais niyang mabawi mula kay Antonette. Kaya ba niyang isantabi ang kanyang prinsipyo na "business-only" para sa masaya at nakakakilig na buhay kasama si Antonette?Pero kung magkakaalaman na ang lahat, sino nga ba ang pipiliin ni Xavier—Si Isabella o Siya?-ang perpektong pagmamahalan na minsan nang nagtapos, o ang bagong love story na puno ng epic fails pero walang kapantay na saya?

Fiona Colton a Twenty Three year's old lady who was dumped and duped by her boyfriend, who she loved after taking over her father company. She was looking for a way to solve her company problem when she came across an ad about marrying a billionaire. Will she accept the offer and marry him and what will she face in this marriage.

"That baby in your womb can't be mine; you're just a prostitute who wants to find a way with me," he declares, dismissing her claims with a venomous sneer. Reeling from the brutality of her past and the harrowing reality of a r*p* that stole more than her security, Chelsea fights back tears. Her of studying abroad are dimming, ensnared by the billionaire's ruthless terms: a contract marriage as his way out. But even in her darkest moments, Chelsea refuses to lose hope. She must navigate this cruel game of power and preservation, armed only with her resilience and a burning desire to reclaim her future.

Ashen had already accepted his fate, he was ready to die. But just as the final blow was about to land, his tormentors collapsed to the ground… and he found himself pulled into the arms of Grayson, a cold and feared Alpha known across the packs. Without a word, Grayson tore Ashen away from his old pack and took him home. Ashen was convinced his life would only get worse. Grayson had a reputation, ruthless, brutal, merciless. But everything changed… The moment Grayson kissed him.

“You're so cold. My strawberry milk needs ice,” Ruelle says, sitting on Killian and wrapping her legs around him making his anger vanish immediately. Killian stared down at the female currently staring up at him with a smile on her face. ‘I would destroy everyone that made her cry’ He vowed to himself. |Killian| The crippled ice-cold Billionaire who only smiles at his wife. |Ruelle| The neglected daughter of a second-grade family. Both are fueled by their anger and thirst for revenge. What would happen when these two are forced into marriage with each other? When fire meets Ice and love clashes with hate.