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He wants my garden. I want his head on a silver platter. Too bad I also want his lips on mine. My grandmother’s garden isn’t just a patch of flowers—it’s a sanctuary. The place where she taught me to nurture life, to fight for what matters. And now, some billionaire with a God complex wants to bulldoze it to build another soulless skyscraper. Ethan Carrington is all sharp suits, sharp eyes, and sharper words. He thinks his money can buy anything. Even me. But I’m not backing down. Not when my community’s future is at stake. Not when every smug smile of his makes me want to both ...

Zora Collins is done playing nice. Her family says romance novels are a waste of time. Her mother says Black stories don’t sell. And her bank account? Well, it’s saying eviction. All Zora wants is to meet her deadline and prove that her voice—unapologetically Black, bold, and full of heart—deserves to be heard. But when a billionaire in an expensive suit steals her favorite café seat, her peace, and eventually… her breath, she’s forced to confront more than just writer’s block. Harrison West is powerful, magnetic, and carrying secrets of his own. Their chemistry is instant. ...

Billionaire CEO Grayson Archer has everything money can buy, but his heart remains guarded after past betrayals. As the driving force behind his media empire, he's content with casual flings and one-night stands, until a chance encounter with the captivating Shanice Williams turns his world upside down. Shanice, a hardworking customer service rep struggling to make ends meet, never imagined she'd catch the eye of Detroit's most eligible bachelor. Their passionate night together leaves her yearning for more, but she knows their worlds are too different to ever truly align. When fate brings ...

She thought captivity would break her. He never expected she’d be the one to break him. When a brutal mafia war threatens her life, Eden Foster is forced under the protection of Dorian Kane—a man whose name is whispered with fear and respect across the city. In Dorian’s penthouse fortress, walls are meant to keep her safe… and just as surely, to keep her his. But the harder Eden fights for her freedom, the closer Dorian pulls her into his world—and into his arms. In the dangerous game between them, passion flares hotter than betrayal, and loyalty becomes a battleground where ...

"Working with him?" I groaned at my reflection, nearly dropping my planner. "The most brooding captain in the NHL? The man who scowls more than he speaks? Have I lost my mind?" Derek Hull is Vancouver's ice-cold commander—a hockey star with a career-threatening injury and a reputation for avoiding the spotlight. I'm an event planner with an empire to maintain and a high-profile charity gala that could make or break my business. His team's solution? Force us to collaborate. Perfect control meets perfect chaos. Simple, right? Except Derek isn't just a sullen athlete. He's infuriatingly... ...

Maya One passionate night with Nate Carlson changed my life forever. Now he's back—richer, hotter, and completely unaware he's the father of my child. I’ve built a quiet life for our son, juggling late-night diner shifts and daydreams I can’t afford. But the moment he walks into my bakery, everything I’ve kept buried comes roaring back. How do I protect the secret I’ve carried alone for six years… when the man who broke my heart is standing in front of me with a second chance in his eyes? Nate I’ve closed billion-dollar deals without blinking. But nothing prepares me for ...

"You're marrying him?" my best friend screeches. "Have you lost your mind?" Griffin Ahearn is a billionaire CEO with an image problem. I'm a dance studio owner with eviction notices piling up. His solution? A fake engagement. Three months and six figures to play his culturally-connected girlfriend. Easy, right? Except Griffin isn't just wealthy. He's infuriatingly genuine. And the way he watches me dance? It's turning this performance into something dangerously real. Now board meetings blend with dance rehearsals, corporate galas hide tender moments, and walking away feels impossible. ...

Alexander Montgomery is living life well as a billionaire playboy in Chicago, until he fake marries a stunning social worker, Tanya Carter, as a fundraising stunt at a charity event. It turns out the marriage is real, legal and binding. And a clause in his father’s will kicks in now that he’s married. And if he doesn’t convince Tanya to stay married to him, and live with him, for a year… Read on for an interracial book that features billionaire romance, accidental marriage, opposites attract, forced proximity, marriage of convenience, over 40, part of the BWWM new releases.

He’ll burn the world to save her. But can love survive the ashes? Eden Foster thought she knew how to survive. Foster care, the streets, heartbreak—she’s escaped every cage ever built for her. Until Dorian Kane. Cold, powerful, obsessive, the mafia enforcer drags her into a world of velvet violence and dangerous seduction. She was supposed to be a pawn. Now she’s the queen neither side can control. When a rival crime lord abducts her to draw Dorian out, the city erupts into blood and fire. Dorian will stop at nothing to bring her home, burning his empire, his enemies—and maybe ...

He walked out on me once, leaving me with nothing but a broken heart and shattered dreams. Now he’s back—richer, sexier, and apparently determined to reclaim everything he left behind, including me. I built my fashion empire from the ground up, determined to prove I didn’t need Steve Callahan or his millions to make something of myself. But when he walks into my charity gala like he owns the world, the past crashes over me like a tidal wave. I should hate him. I want to hate him. But the chemistry between us is still electric. And when he reveals the truth behind his sudden ...

Out of all the ways I thought I'd find a lover, I didn't expect it to be like this… I was hired to plan the annual charity gala, courtesy of a recommendation I worked hard for – but it comes with a complication. I have to work directly with an incredibly intense – and fine – billionaire CEO. My first reaction is a clear, "Keep it professional." My attraction doesn't let me get that far. And Lucas Sinclair's heated glances across the boardroom table make maintaining boundaries nearly impossible. Is it enough to make me risk my reputation and career for the most powerful but ...

They say obsession is a weakness. But for Dorian Kane, it's his deadliest weapon. Eden Foster, an elite photographer, steps into the opulent world of New York's underworld, expecting glamour and prestige. Instead, she captures the attention of Dorian Kane—the Crown Syndicate's ruthless enforcer. Cold. Calculating. Relentlessly protective of his family's empire. Dorian is a man feared and respected in equal measure. But Eden becomes the one thing he can't control. When Viktor Marku, leader of the rival Albanian Syndicate, uncovers Dorian’s obsession, he sees an opportunity to exploit it ...

It started with a charged encounter in the gleaming lobby of Thompson Analytics... I'm Nash Prescott, the billionaire CEO known for my ruthless business tactics and commanding presence. I thrive in a world where power and control are second nature. Enter Emery Thompson. Brilliant, tenacious, and undeniably alluring. She's not just a business analyst; she's a force that challenges my every move and disrupts my meticulously ordered world. Her sharp intellect provokes me, her integrity captivates me, and damn if she doesn't ignite a desire that goes far beyond boardroom debates. But there's a ...

"Treating him?" I muttered to myself, nearly dropping my notebook. "The NHL's most guarded center? The man who's one bad game away from losing his contract? Have I lost my professional ethics?" Anders Blake is Vancouver's golden boy on thin ice—a hockey star with a reputation for brilliance on the rink and brick walls around his emotions. I'm a sports psychologist fighting twice as hard for respect in a field where Black women are scrutinized at every turn. His coach's solution? Mandatory therapy sessions. Six weeks to fix his performance anxiety before playoffs. Simple, right? Except ...

In the high-stakes casino of love, I played the hand I never expected to hold. As the CEO behind a tech empire, I, Ethan Grayson, prided myself on foreseeing every outcome. Billionaire, visionary, a man who calculated every move with precision. But Zara Mitchell was the wild card I never anticipated—master of others' love stories, yet suddenly the star of our own in the vibrant chaos of Las Vegas. Our paths collided in a spectacle only Vegas could host, leaving us with wedding bands, forgotten memories, and a pact to maintain our accidental union for appearances' sake. Zara, with her ...

Forbidden desire. Dangerous secrets. One explosive case that will change everything. In the glittering world of Miami's elite law firms, brilliant paralegal Nora Jackson lives by one rule - never trust those in power. But when she's hired to work alongside brooding billionaire attorney Declan Fitzgerald, Nora finds her resolve slipping. Despite his guarded nature and her deep-seated mistrust, she can't deny the electric attraction that crackles between them. As Nora and Declan dive into an explosive legal case that threatens to unravel Declan's dark secrets, the forbidden flames of desire ...

In a world of acquisitions, she was the one merger I never saw coming. As the new undercover owner of GreenLeaf Dynamics, I, Oliver Bennet, thought I had seen it all. Billionaire, strategist, master of the corporate game. Yet, nothing prepared me for Ava Johnson—single mother, beacon of resilience, and the most unexpected challenge to my meticulously planned existence. From the moment I stepped into GreenLeaf under the guise of an ordinary employee, Ava intrigued me. Her beauty, strength and warmth cut through the corporate façade, drawing me into a whirlwind of emotions I'd long since ...

Zora Collins ha smesso di essere accomodante. La sua famiglia dice che i romanzi rosa sono una perdita di tempo. Sua madre dice che le storie dei neri non vendono. E il suo conto in banca? Beh, le sta dicendo che sta per essere sfrattata. Tutto ciò che Zora vuole è rispettare la sua scadenza e dimostrare che la sua voce — senza scuse Nera, audace e piena di cuore — merita di essere ascoltata. Ma quando un miliardario in un vestito costoso le ruba il suo posto preferito al caffè, la sua pace, e alla fine... il suo respiro, è costretta ad affrontare più del semplice blocco dello ...

Zora Collins en a assez de faire bonne figure. Sa famille dit que les romans d'amour sont une perte de temps. Sa mère dit que les histoires de Noirs ne se vendent pas. Et son compte en banque ? Il lui annonce une expulsion. Tout ce que Zora veut, c'est respecter sa date limite et prouver que sa voix — fièrement Noire, audacieuse et pleine de cœur — mérite d'être entendue. Mais quand un milliardaire en costume coûteux lui vole sa place préférée au café, sa tranquillité, et finalement... son souffle, elle est obligée d'affronter bien plus que le syndrome de la page blanche. ...