The Aldridge Empire Series by Vivian Ashford

She needed a miracle. He needed a wife. The contract was simple. The feelings were not. When fiery Brooklyn restaurateur Olivia Hart faces losing everything her mother built, she receives an offer she can't refuse—from the last man she'd ever trust. Ethan Aldridge is cold, controlling, and devastatingly handsome. The billionaire CEO needs a wife in sixty days or he loses his empire. It's a business arrangement. Nothing more. Separate bedrooms. No feelings. Absolutely no falling in love... moreShe needed a miracle. He needed a wife. The contract was simple. The feelings were not. When fiery Brooklyn restaurateur Olivia Hart faces losing everything her mother built, she receives an offer she can't refuse—from the last man she'd ever trust. Ethan Aldridge is cold, controlling, and devastatingly handsome. The billionaire CEO needs a wife in sixty days or he loses his empire. It's a business arrangement. Nothing more. Separate bedrooms. No feelings. Absolutely no falling in love. But the contract didn't account for 2 AM kitchen conversations, a kiss that was supposed to be fake, or the way he looks at her when he thinks she isn't watching. He was supposed to stay in control. She was supposed to walk away. Neither of them read the fine print on falling in love. Bound by Contract is a sizzling enemies-to-lovers billionaire romance featuring a strong-willed heroine, a brooding CEO who falls first (and falls HARD), forced proximity, one bed, and a contract that never stood a chance. Book 1 of The Aldridge Empire series. Ends on a cliffhanger. Perfect for fans of Lauren Asher, Meghan Quinn, and Hannah Grace. less

When Silicon Valley tech CEO Carter Aldridge returns to his hometown of Magnolia Cove, he's supposed to do one thing: shut down the community center that's bleeding money. But the woman running it—Margot Chen—won't go down without a fight. Margot has dedicated her life to building something real in their small coastal town. The community center isn't just a building to her; it's a lifeline for kids, families, and neighborhoods forgotten by the world... moreWhen Silicon Valley tech CEO Carter Aldridge returns to his hometown of Magnolia Cove, he's supposed to do one thing: shut down the community center that's bleeding money. But the woman running it—Margot Chen—won't go down without a fight. Margot has dedicated her life to building something real in their small coastal town. The community center isn't just a building to her; it's a lifeline for kids, families, and neighborhoods forgotten by the world. She sees Carter as everything that's wrong with billionaire culture: cold, calculated, willing to sacrifice people for profit margins. But Carter isn't the ruthless businessman Margot thinks he is. Burned out from the cutthroat world of venture capital, he's questioning everything—his choices, his company, his life. And Margot, with her fierce passion and unexpected warmth, makes him believe that maybe what he's been searching for was never in Silicon Valley at all. Forced to work together to save the center, they uncover a spark that's impossible to ignore. As Carter discovers what really matters, and Margot learns that ambition and heart aren't mutually exclusive, they'll have to decide: Is what they're building worth risking everything for? Perfect for fans of billionaire romance with heart, small-town warmth, and second-chance redemption arcs. less

She thought the contract was over. She was wrong. When Ethan Aldridge's uncle launches a devastating attack on his empire—armed with his calculating ex-fiancée—Olivia Hart refuses to stand on the sidelines. But fighting for the man she loves means confronting enemies who'll stop at nothing to tear them apart. As buried secrets surface and loyalties are tested, Olivia discovers that the bonds of blood run deeper—and darker—than any contract... moreShe thought the contract was over. She was wrong. When Ethan Aldridge's uncle launches a devastating attack on his empire—armed with his calculating ex-fiancée—Olivia Hart refuses to stand on the sidelines. But fighting for the man she loves means confronting enemies who'll stop at nothing to tear them apart. As buried secrets surface and loyalties are tested, Olivia discovers that the bonds of blood run deeper—and darker—than any contract. Bound by Blood is a pulse-pounding enemies-to-lovers billionaire romance featuring corporate warfare, a fierce heroine who fights for her family, and a hero who finally learns that love isn't a weakness. Book 2 of The Aldridge Empire series. Ends on a cliffhanger. less

They survived the contract. They survived the betrayal. But can they survive the war? When a ruthless corporate rival threatens everything Ethan and Olivia have built, their greatest challenge isn't the hostile takeover—it's learning to fight together instead of apart. In the explosive conclusion to The Aldridge Empire series, love isn't just a feeling. It's a choice you make every single day... moreThey survived the contract. They survived the betrayal. But can they survive the war? When a ruthless corporate rival threatens everything Ethan and Olivia have built, their greatest challenge isn't the hostile takeover—it's learning to fight together instead of apart. In the explosive conclusion to The Aldridge Empire series, love isn't just a feeling. It's a choice you make every single day. Bound by Love is a sizzling power-couple romance featuring corporate warfare, a heroine who refuses to be a passenger, and a hero who finally hands her the wheel. The Aldridge Empire Book 3. Series finale. HEA guaranteed. ⭐ Perfect for fans of Lauren Asher, Meghan Quinn, and Hannah Grace. less