Grumpy Billionaires Series by Lauren Wood

Ethan Knight is one of many billionaires who frequent Suave -The social club I just started waitressing at.He's no different than the rest of them.Just another cynical businessmanwho thinks everything can be bought and sold.But Ethan pushes his money-making theories to the extreme.His newest bright idea is that even love is a product he can sell…With the right marketing strategy.His partner says he has to prove it.And how is he going to do that?With a friendly wager of course... moreEthan Knight is one of many billionaires who frequent Suave -The social club I just started waitressing at.He's no different than the rest of them.Just another cynical businessmanwho thinks everything can be bought and sold.But Ethan pushes his money-making theories to the extreme.His newest bright idea is that even love is a product he can sell…With the right marketing strategy.His partner says he has to prove it.And how is he going to do that?With a friendly wager of course.If he can find some lucky woman,Make her fall in love with him and marry him in a month…He's all in. He'll front the costs of their newest venture.Ethan is too cocky to ever turn down a bet.Guys like him think they're invincible to losing.Too bad I was the woman who ended up in his crossfire.I'm not a fan of his philosophies on life or love.So his usual charms don't work on me.He thought I was a safe bet,but he couldn't have been more wrong. Adult Only! less

The community theater I love is on the brink of shutting down,And this billionaire playboy I hate is our only hope of saving it.My acting career is in bad enough shape as it is.Now the theater where I teach drama to underprivileged kids…Is on the verge of shutting down too.Desperate to save the place,I seek a donation from Edward Spencer.But he proves to be a difficult sell... moreThe community theater I love is on the brink of shutting down,And this billionaire playboy I hate is our only hope of saving it.My acting career is in bad enough shape as it is.Now the theater where I teach drama to underprivileged kids…Is on the verge of shutting down too.Desperate to save the place,I seek a donation from Edward Spencer.But he proves to be a difficult sell.Okay, so maybe I wasn't the nicest beggar…But how am I supposed to treat this kind of guy?With his good looks and more money than god.And the worst part? He knows it and loves to rub it in.I might have accidentally insulted one of the movies he's produced.Yes, while asking him for money.I don't know what I thought would happen.I certainly wasn't expecting him to challenge me to audition for a role in that same crappy movie.But the challenge comes with a promise…He'll donate the funds we need to save the theater if I land the part.As auditions progress, the tension between us grows.Spiraling into an affair that's soon splashed across the tabloids.My credibility takes a hit, but somehow…I still land the part.Now I have a choice between a lead role in a serious movie…Pursuing my dream and moving to New York,Or staying here in LA with Edward…Things were so much simpler when I hated him. Adult Only! less

We were college sweethearts, destined to be together.Zach was my first true love, and our future seemed inevitable.Marriage, children, a lifetime of happiness—it felt impossible for it not to happen.Little did I know that Zach lacked the same confidence in us.He used his ambitions and work as excuses,constantly postponing our futurein a desperate attempt to buy more time.But I refused to settle for less.I made the gut-wrenching decision to leave,shattering my own heart in the process... moreWe were college sweethearts, destined to be together.Zach was my first true love, and our future seemed inevitable.Marriage, children, a lifetime of happiness—it felt impossible for it not to happen.Little did I know that Zach lacked the same confidence in us.He used his ambitions and work as excuses,constantly postponing our futurein a desperate attempt to buy more time.But I refused to settle for less.I made the gut-wrenching decision to leave,shattering my own heart in the process.Now, after a decade has passed,our paths unexpectedly intersect once again.Zach's life has been filled with empty flings, alcohol, and endless parties,a futile attempt to numb his loneliness.Meanwhile, I have found fulfillmentin the love I receive from the children I teach.Unlike Zach, my heart remains open,though my fear of being hurt by him again lingers.Nevertheless, one truth remains Zach was and still is my greatest love,the kind that only comes once in a lifetime.Our second chance thrusts us into a whirlwindof repressed passion and enduring love.With age and wisdom, we now understand that the future lies in our hands.Together, we must confront our past and determine if we can finally embracethe future I once believed in so strongly. Adult Only! less

In the world of high-end art, Scott Madison is the embodiment of wealth,a billionaire tycoon whose ruthless drive and glittering power knows no bounds.To him, art is nothing but a commodity, a means to an end.But I, I see art as sacred, a catalyst for community and connection. When Scott stumbles onto my art, onto meHis gaze is burning with need.He'll have me and my work no matter what it takes.He wants to devour me,The same way he's devouring everything I stand for... moreIn the world of high-end art, Scott Madison is the embodiment of wealth,a billionaire tycoon whose ruthless drive and glittering power knows no bounds.To him, art is nothing but a commodity, a means to an end.But I, I see art as sacred, a catalyst for community and connection. When Scott stumbles onto my art, onto meHis gaze is burning with need.He'll have me and my work no matter what it takes.He wants to devour me,The same way he's devouring everything I stand for.I want to be immune to it -But he ignites an unquenchable heat within me.His relentless pursuit to convince me to join him in his empireThreatens to destroy my unwavering resolve. Curiosity gets the best of me, and I agree to meet him,thinking there's no harm in hearing his offer, right?Little do I know that when we sit down for lunch,something electric between us will inevitably spark.Our chemistry is undeniable, leaving us both breathless,yearning for more, aching for that magnetic pull that draws us closer. Before long, we find ourselves entangled in his silky sheets,our bodies ablaze, unraveling one another's deepest desires.We surrender to the intoxicating pull of our dirtiest fantasies,a night so unforgettable, it sears deep into my skin -branding me for him and only him. But as the dawn breaks, reality crashes down upon me.My only thought is how to avoid Scottand pretend the night never happened.Easy enough, right?That's what I thought too, until four weeks later,when two pale pink lines appear on the pregnancy test. Adult Only! less