The Paris Novel Ruth Reichl

Amara Cole never dreamed of marrying a billionaire. But when her mother’s hospital bills grew unbearable, she signed a contract that bound her to the cold, ruthless Lucian Hale. One year as his wife. No love. No expectations. No freedom. Lucian is everything she should fear—arrogant, powerful, and heartless. To him, Amara is nothing but a pawn in his world of business and betrayal. Yet the more she endures his cruel words and icy indifference, the more sparks begin to burn between them. But their marriage is far from simple. His jealous ex will do anything to destroy her. His father calls her unworthy. And another man’s kindness makes her question if love is possible outside the contract. Caught between duty and desire, Amara must find her strength before the year ends. Because when a ruthless billionaire starts to fall… the contract is the last thing he’ll obey.

“I will take my revenge on you Daemon, I will make you pay for everything you did to me!” …. When Elena Royal, a rich heiress awakens from her four-year coma with no recollection of her past, she is forced to rely on the kindness of a stranger— the enigmatic and handsome Alexander Bianchi. In exchange for his help, Elena agrees to a contract marriage with Alexander, unaware she just married the Don of the most powerful and dangerous Mafia family. As Elena struggles to regain her memory and navigate the new reality of being a Don’s wife; she is confronted with secrets, betrayal, and her Ex-Husband. When her memories return, Elena is hell-bent on taking her revenge. Will Elena’s thirst for revenge consume her or can Alexander’s love overpower her need for revenge?

Synopsis: Trapped with a Ruthless Billionaire Leila Carter never expected to find herself trapped in a fake engagement with the most ruthless man she’s ever met—Adrian Blackwell, a billionaire known for his cold efficiency and ruthless control over everything in his life. But when a shared enemy threatens both of them, Adrian offers her an irresistible deal: pretend to be his fiancée and in return, he’ll ensure her safety. Adrian has built an empire by playing the long game, and this arrangement is just another calculated move. Leila is a means to an end, a pawn in a game of power and deception. Or at least, that’s what he tells himself. But the more time they spend together, the more she pushes back, challenges him, tempts him in ways he never saw coming. As their dangerous charade drags them deeper into a web of lies, betrayal, and simmering tension, their biggest threat isn’t just their enemies—it’s the undeniable pull between them. Because pretending to love someone is easy. Not falling for them? That’s the real challenge.

Ruthless Billionaire Magnate Jonathan McKinney known as a heartless businessman not only in Asia but also in Europe and in the US continent. Most of his employees feared him because he immediately fired those who commit even just a simple mistake. Even his co-businessmen and investors fear him. Not until he met this simple, plain but beautiful lady intern in his company. Kimberly Ann Martinez a fourth year college student taking her internship at McKinney Corporation. Her dream is to finish her college degree and become an accountant. All she wants is to help her family free from debts and send her siblings to school after they graduate. But all her dreams vanish when she meets the ruthless magnate Jonathan McKinney. What will happen if these two meet each other? Are they compatible? Or end up hating each other when the past will slowly reveal as they go along?

By day, Zandrielle Inara Clemente is a daring reporter who captures the attention of the nation’s most ruthless zillionaire. By night, she becomes his neglected fiancée—trapped in a loveless engagement with the very same man. Arlend Kaizan El Davion adores one woman and despises the other, never realizing they are the same. But when masks fall and secrets begin to burn, love transforms into a dangerous game neither of them can control. And when the truth finally comes to light—will love survive, or will it destroy them both?

“I need you. Babayaran kita, just name your price, after.” Umiling si Carol, “N–No, don’t– huwag kang lalapit.” mariin na tugon ni Carol, habang unti-unti siyang nakakaramdam ng pagkahilo at pinipilit na lumalayo siya sa estrangherong lalaki. “Wala pang babaeng tumanggi sa akin ng ganito. Sorry, Miss, but I won’t let you go that fast– not now that I need you, bago pa ako magkalat ng eskandalo sa labas.” — Carol is secretly married with someone na hindi niya pa kahit kailan nakikita. Dalawang taon na silang kasal, pero sa picture lang, tapos bata pa roon ang asawa niya sa picture. Nang araw na kikitain na niya ang kaniyang asawa sa condo unit nito ay aksidente siyang napagkamalang bayarang babae ng isang lalaki, at ipinasok siya sa isang unit na may tila isang lasing at naka-drogang lalaki. After that night, tumakas siya at takot na takot na mahanap pang muli ng lalaki. Not knowing that is her husband! Laking gulat niya ng pag-uwi niya sa bahay ay annulment papers ang naghihintay sa kaniya. She thought she would be free now, ngunit ang hindi niya alam ay nakatakas man siya sa kaniyang asawa, pero nabaliw naman ito sa kaniya dahil sa gabing may nangyari sa kanila at pilit na ipapahanap siya sa mga tauhan nito! Kapwa nila hindi alam na mag-asawa pala sila!

"You are nothing but a ruthless man with a foolish ego" Bella Rhee screamed at the top of her voice Bella was forced to marry Alexander Pendragon, a ruthless billionaire whose family commands power and respect, based on a contract sealed by their fathers twenty years ago. Bella finally agreed to the marriage after a secret contract between herself and Alexander but few months into the marriage, Bella drastically fell in love with Alexander, making it nearly impossible to abide by their contract terms and this new feeling sets Bella on a dangerous path as Alexander's girlfriend, Alexia, plots a cruel death scene to kill Bella and regain her lost boyfriend. Will Bella be able to get out of this life threatening situation?. Read to find out...

“Just be my wife, and I’ll consider your father’s debt to me paid in full.” – Nathaniel Delgado Pambayad utang. 'Yan ang pakiramdam ng 20 years old na si Alwina Clark nang ipagpilitan ng stepfather niya na sumama sa isang businessman na never pa niyang nakita pero matunog ang pangalan dahil sa pagiging masamang ugali nito, si Nathaniel Delgado. Nathaniel Delgado is a very successful businessman at the age of 32. Sa lahat ng ayaw niya ay ang niloloko at nilalamangan siya. Kaya nang nalaman niya na niloloko siya ng isang businessman na may utang sa kanya ng mahigit 100 million ay gagawin niya lahat masingil lang ang lalaki at ang isang 20-year-old nitong stepdaughter ang magiging kabayaran para maging asawa niya. NATHANIEL DELGADO AND ALWINA CLARK RUTHLESS BILLIONAIRE SERIES#3

My roommate beamed with pride as she told me a horrifying secret: she had allowed a wealthy businessman to "remove" her unborn child, claiming he absorbed the baby’s fortune in exchange for a hefty payout. Chills ran down my spine. I urged her to stop meddling with such dark dealings before it destroyed her, but she wouldn’t listen. Instead, she threw herself into it, addicted to helping people "transfer luck" for money. Her luck ran out when she contracted a mysterious disease. When her boyfriend found out, she turned on me, tearfully accusing me of tying her to another man’s bed. Before I could even defend myself, an enraged man ran me down with his car. The next thing I knew, I woke up to find myself back in time. My roommate was leaning in close, her eyes glinting with excitement as she whispered, asking if I wanted to join her "luck transfer" schemes. This time, I wasn’t taking any chances. I noticed the slight swell of her belly and immediately sent a text to her boyfriend: "Congrats! You’re going to be a dad!"

He’s the beast everyone fears. She’s the virgin who awakens the monster. When orphaned waitress Liana Blake witnesses a werewolf attack in the woods, she’s kidnapped by a dangerously seductive billionaire—who also happens to be an Alpha cursed to live without love. He says she’s his mate. She says he’s insane. But when he marks her to save her life, she’s thrown into a world of primal rituals, ancient bloodlines, and deadly secrets. Their bond is forbidden, their chemistry undeniable. But to survive, she must tame the ruthless Alpha before he loses control and kills everyone—including her.