Waking Olivia

Struggling baker Olivia's world is about to get a sugar rush. A chance encounter with the enigmatic Ethan Kingsley, a billionaire with a heart of gold (or so it seems), leads to a shocking proposition: a marriage of convenience. What starts as a business deal to save her bakery turns into a whirlwind of paparazzi, designer dresses, and undeniable chemistry. But secrets lurk beneath the frosting, and Olivia's past threatens to shatter their fragile connection. Ethan must choose between his ruthless grandfather's demands and a love that could cost him everything. Can their unlikely union survive the media storm, a manipulative family, and Olivia's hidden truth? The Billionaire's Bride is a sweet and steamy story of defying expectations, finding love in the most unexpected places, and proving that sometimes, the most valuable things in life aren't bought with money.

---- Contains some triggering scenes like brutal punishments, steamy scenes, killings, but no rape. ---- "Please," Olivia moaned, gripping the strong forearms that wrapped around her tightly. "More..." "You want more," Titan murmured hoarsely, sliding his hands across her pebbled nipples, his eyes glowing as he watched her writhe with pleasure. "I can give you that. I will give you so much so that every werewolf within a hundred miles radius will hear you scream my name. Feast on your addicting nectar until I tire out... and then," he reached for her face, tilting it upward. The wicked glint in his eyes made her shudder. "-and then I will break you into a million pieces." *** All her life, Olivia Carter had felt unwanted. Being treated like a slave by her stepmom and step-sister, she had longed and hoped for a day she would be truly desired for who she was. A wofless pup. Lycan King Titan Black, rumored to be a ruthless, volatile monster who killed his mate, needed a Luna and sought out a bride. When his betrothed, Olivia's sister runs away in fear, Olivia is chosen as the substitute bride, sent to 'die' in her stead. However, the sizzling attraction between them stuns them both and sends them into a spiral of hate, love, and anger. What happens when an exposed secret that changes everything Titan and Olivia ever knew, is thrown into the mix? Their love may either be their very doom or salvation.

Synopsis Olivia was born poor. Her father was a gambler. After messing with the wrong guys and being unable to pay off the huge amount of debt, he sold his only daughter, Olivia, to be a surrogate without her consent. She was just a young girl in her sophomore year, who was trying to make ends meet. Her father's betrayal left her devastated as she did not know how the rest of her life will be like. Ethan was the president of Reid Corporation. He was a tenacious man who never entertained any nonsense. His resolute personality made his father to hand the company over to him. Although he has a fiancée, he feels nothing for her and is not interested in her. When he buys Olivia as a surrogate, he only sees her as his sex toy and someone to give birth to his baby. In fact, he is adamant on finding a lady who saved him when he was young, claiming that she was the only one who deserved to be his wife. But when Olivia tries to escape with his half-brother, who is also his arch-enemy, Ethan goes after her and when he finally finds her, he forbids her from ever leaving him.

Alpha Xander was looking to conquer new lands when he raided the White Moon Pack but he had got more than that from the raid. Slaves and a mate. He discovers that one of the slaves is his mate and he immediately casts Olivia aside and rejects her. In a bid to gain more power, he discovers that Olivia is the key to his strength and she is a whole lot more than a slave. Alpha Xander asks for her forgiveness and things seem to be moving smoothly until a new rival posed as a friend appears and it's the beginning of the end. It's up to Alpha Xander to prove himself to Olivia while trying to fight the strong mate bond that they both share. Would their love flourish or does fate have another plan in store for them? Find out in this captivating novel.

Logan had everything he could ever want: a vast fortune, luxury cars, and a private jet to whisk him away to any destination he desired. But his heart remained empty, until one fateful night when he met a mysterious stranger named Olivia. Olivia had just been dumped by her boyfriend and was feeling lost and alone. Seeking solace in the arms of a stranger, she found herself drawn to the enigmatic Logan. What began as a one night stand soon became something more as Logan and Olivia embarked on a whirlwind romance, filled with passion and excitement. But as their worlds collided, they soon realized that their love was not without its challenges. With Logan past threatening to destroy their future, Olivia must decide whether to trust the billionaire with her heart, or walk away from the man she loves.

Olivia Carter’s life spiralled out of control when she takes the fall for her boyfriend’s crime and faces the consequences. With no options left, she’s offered a lifeline: marry Jason Monroe, a paralyzed billionaire heir, for one year—and walk away with all charges dropped. Jason made the terms crystal clear—their marriage was nothing but a business deal. She’ll give him an heir, stay out of his way, and keep emotions out of it. No strings. No questions. No attachments. Olivia thought she could handle his terms. But her heart had other plans. Just as the walls between them began to crack and she started to believe Jason might be capable of redemption, Olivia uncovers a devastating secret—the real reason she was contracted to marry him. Will the truth destroy her, or is she willing to do all it takes to keep this ill-fate from happening?

Olivia was caught in the web of financial struggles and homelessness, after losing her both parents and becoming a school dropout. At a nightclub, Andrew, with a disguised appearance, preyed on her vulnerability, manipulating her with fake wealth. Drawn by the instant financial support from Andrew, she ended up losing her virginity in a one-night stand that was Andrew's cruel game.. Fate twisted when Olivia landed a maid job with the wealthy Chase family, to serve the newly married heiress, only to discover Andrew— her deceitful seducer who disappeared after sleeping with her—was the one who had just entered a marriage contract with the heiress of Chase’s. Andrew, who used to be a private chauffeur to the matriarch of The Chase's, had become an accidental billionaire within a blink of an eye. The vengeful Olivia was now determined to thwart Andrew's beautiful life and ruin it from within through any means.

Olivia Harmon's marriage was not ideal. Her husband cheated on her at the time she needed him most. Despite his effort to pay for his mistakes, Olivia never really moved on from her heartbreak. She couldn't understand why someone whom she trusted most would be the one person who betrayed her. And then she met Roman. Blue eyes, full of charms, a smile that could brighten up her darkest nights, funny, and a face that made any woman turned their heads. Their love affair was fervent, refreshing, passionate, romantic, and brief. It was over as soon as it began until they meet again two years later in unexpected circumstances. Lies. Deceit. Guilt. Passion. Love. Infatuation. Olivia found herself in a tug-of-war with herself. Tangled in the complexity of her marriage and her new love. She soon discovered she was not the only one with secrets, leading them to an inevitable doom.

On the day the privileged heiress, Olivia Cruz, and I register our marriage, she leaves me and Mom stranded on a deserted road before running off to her childhood sweetheart, Brad McCoy. Rage triggers Mom's cardiac arrest, so I call Olivia in anxiety, begging her to come back and save Mom. But she just says a cold line before ending the call, "Not this again. Every time I have to step away, your mom suddenly has heart pain. Your family sure knows how to put on a show, huh?" With that, Mom misses her chance at rescue and dies. That night, a mutual friend posts online. "Growing up together is a whole different kind of bond!" The post shows Olivia perched on Brad's lap with his hand resting on her waist. It's the perfect picture of intimacy that leaves little to the imagination. I expressionlessly tap on the like button before typing my comment. "Is this what you meant by 'something important'?" The friend sneers. "Relax, it's just a game of Truth or Dare. I can't believe you're taking it so seriously." Olivia doesn't even bother to explain, but when I walk away without a word, she finally panics.

After being betrayed by her stepsister and cast out by the people she once called family, Olivia is banished from her pack, stripped of her title, her home, and her dignity. Now, she’s being forced into marriage with Ryan Blackwood, a cold, crippled billionaire who makes it clear he doesn’t want her and vows to make her life miserable. As if that isn’t enough, she’s lost her wolf… and gained weight she can’t explain. But fate has other plans. As buried secrets begin to surface and unexpected sparks ignite between them, Olivia finds herself caught between a dangerous past that refuses to die and a love she never saw coming. Now, torn between revenge, desire, and destiny, Olivia must decide where her heart and her future truly belong.