Businessman

Successful CEO Kenneth Brey thought he had his life planned out nicely—until he hired supposedly straight Kelly North as this year’s holiday companion. For the past five years, CEO Kenneth Brey has advertised for a gay male holiday companion to join him on his single annual break. Although Kenneth claims to be neutral in his choice, he has certain non-negotiable requirements. Applicants must be between twenty-one and twenty-five, non-smoking, social drinkers, either versatile or passive, and be able to pull off the role of dutiful boyfriend in front of his clutch of gay friends. What does the candidate get out of the deal? An all-expenses-paid holiday and five grand in cash at the end, more if the candidate exceeds his expectations—a safe enough addendum, because for the past three years no one ever has. Kelly North sits in a quiet corner of the coffee shop, trying to finish an assignment. At twenty-nine, he is single once again. By now he should have settled down. But when his girlfriend of three years gives him an ultimatum—ring or road—he chooses the road. Worst of all, he has no qualms about doing so. As for his finances? Saddled with a string of outstanding student loans, he is struggling to finish his master’s while also supporting his brother through university. Losing his work at the estate agents’ could not have come at a worse time. Then he overhears the man at a nearby table recruiting for a job that pays a cool five grand. What does he have to lose? Author's note: this book is a collection of stories sharing the same central theme of fake gay relationships turning to real ones, so don't let the number of chapters in it scare you. The blurb here is the blurb of the first story which is Kelly and Kenneth's story, and other blurbs appear before their preceding story. The stories in the book are really amazing, and I look forward to having you on this amazing adventure.

"You feel so f**king good." a deep voice, one I knew all too well, grunted. I watched my husband Daniel and my assistant Esme banging each other right on my table. My hands flew to my mouth as realization dawned on me, the shock from seeing and hearing them made me shift back, stumbling against the table, and I pushed the chair backward. "Did you hear that?" I quickly dodged and stepped back from the glass view. "What?" Daniel hissed impatiently. "I think I heard-" Esme trailed off, "Never mind, just hurry up already." "No need to rush, there is still time before the b*tch lands." His statement was like a slap to my face, my ears were ringing. "Really?" "Yes, baby, a few more rounds for us." "Once she's back, I can't have you." "I know, but it's just for a while, you know it's you I love, it's her money that's keeping me." Their mixed chuckle ran across the room, traveled up my nerves, and made my heart sink to my stomach. *** When Elsie uncovers the affair between her husband and her trusted assistant, her world shatters. The dual betrayal by the man she loved for years and the assistant she relied on leave her devastated and nearly hopeless. But after the initial shock, Elsie regains her strength. She contacts a lawyer to prepare for divorce and makes a bold move- switching jobs and joining the company of her longtime rival, Albie. What starts as a search for solace turns into something much more dangerous. Albie's relentless pursuit leaves Elsie feeling increasingly drawn to him, despite her resolve. Will she lose herself in a passion she never expected, or find a new path to healing?

Monique soared to the heavens when Joshua made her his bride. Her love for him brimmed over, so much so that not even the absence of his best man could stop the ceremony. And she even fell in love more with her now husband after the union. What initially appeared to be the prologue of their happily ever after soon changed into a captivating illusion, woven with deceit and falsehood, shattering her once-rosy reality. Now faced with the daunting truth, Monique must grapple with the revelation that the husband she adored is not the man she believed him to be but instead his twin brother…Jacob. What if the lie that she had been living with was the fairytale that she had been wanting all her life? Is love enough to overshadow the web of deception entwining them?

Everyday is a test. I struggle with past trauma and heartache daily, some days have me in such a choke hold I can barely breathe. Working as a florist brings me a small sense of peace while I try to work through my messed up life. Until I literally fall through the door of a conference room I was never meant to be in. Ronan Callaghan is the devil of the city. As the leader of the Irish Mafia, he's ruthless to the core. But what I've been told and what I see are two vastly different things. This man is a cinnamon roll. And hes willing to burn the world to the ground, JUST. FOR. ME.

The story of a wife who begins to suspect her husband's loyalty. When her investigation leads to the fact that her husband is proven to be having an affair, what will she choose? Letting go or forgiving? When there is a baby in their midst who still really needs a father figure. This is the story of Indira Gianina, the figure of a wife who is so persistent in trying to uncover the lies of her husband, Raefal Shahreza who is so good at speaking his tongue. Indira is also a strong and tough wife, who will do anything to prove that as a legal wife, she is much better and honorable than a woman who intends to take her husband.

Jothea Alvandra doesn't like the new sub-professor who is in charge of their math subject, calculus. Well, she wasn't interested in the subject itself in the first place. She always came late and ruined everything for Professor Ismael Mondalla, but little did she know what would happen after they came up with an agreement, which would lead to a hugely chaotic life for them both. "What does love mean? I'll make you feel it the second time you attempt to slap me again."

Because I angrily attacked a perverted professor, I was forced to drop out and sell barbecue, but I unexpectedly encountered a cold and glamorous female CEO, a pure-hearted rich girl, and even my ex-girlfriend who had been waiting for me with bitterness... In the whirlpool of emotions, where should I go? Later, I encountered a fire, became an unsung hero, and in a series of events, my radiant humanity was continuously discovered by others.

Blurb Maricris ran away from Xandro and his family with her twins. Unfortunately, the man was able to catch her up and snatched away her son. She didn’t have any choice but to flee with her daughter. She found herself in Baguio where she worked as a waitress. After a couple of years staying away from her hometown, she met the owner’s son, Jovannie who took her back to Manila. But to her surprised, instead of work, the man offered her marriage and a beautiful future for her and her daughter. But what would happen if she found out that Xandro, the father of her children, was working at one of Jovannie’s hotels? Would she forgive the man and let their past be reignited? But how about Jovannie to whom she was deeply indebted? What kind of life was waiting for her as she came back to the place where the unfortunate events in her life started?

Summary Roland Trump is untouchable—until he's not. A charismatic business tycoon and political power player, Roland has built an empire through ruthless ambition, shadowy deals, and dangerous alliances. But when an assassination attempt nearly claims his life, the cracks in his empire begin to show, and a deadly game of betrayal, manipulation, and revenge is set in motion. The novel takes readers deep into the world of high-stakes power, where Roland’s secret partnerships with Russian oligarch Vitalii Rutin and their illicit real estate and arms trades in the Caribbean and Middle East begin to unravel. As investigators close in, it becomes clear that the attempt on Roland’s life is tied to far more than his business empire—it's part of a global conspiracy with enemies lurking in the shadows. Caroline Lee, caught in a love triangle between Roland and Vitalii, holds secrets that could destroy both men. Torn between loyalty and survival, Caroline is forced to confront the consequences of her choices as her role in the conspiracy slowly comes to light. Meanwhile, Gregory Dawson, once Roland’s most trusted ally, has been plotting his own rise to power, setting the stage for a vicious betrayal that could shatter everything. Amidst the chaos, Roland’s estranged brother, Nathan Trump, reemerges with a score to settle. His return reopens old wounds, revealing family secrets that threaten to bring down Roland’s legacy once and for all. As the FBI pieces together the tangled web of corruption and conspiracy, Roland’s media empire goes into overdrive, manipulating public perception to cover up his misdeeds. But even the media can’t hide the truth forever. As the conspiracy unfolds, alliances shift, and enemies are exposed, the novel hurtles toward a thrilling conclusion. The FBI’s final breakthrough uncovers the ultimate truth behind the assassination attempt, pulling the curtain back on a plot that spans continents and power brokers at the highest levels. In a world where no one is innocent, and everyone has something to hide, Alpha Trump: The Targeted Man is a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat thriller that explores the price of power, the weight of betrayal, and the lengths people will go to stay on top. With lives, fortunes, and entire empires on the line, this is a story where the stakes couldn't be higher—and the fallout couldn’t be more devastating.

What would you do if you were a rich landlord and you had no heir for your succession? This was the life challenge of Paddy, a wealthy British baron who migrated to Swaziland and married Pola, a beautiful local woman. Unfortunately, the union was childless and Paddy was sad, for he feared dying without a successor until one day, while he was on his sickbed, he had a dream in which he received news he would soon be a father. However, there was an obstacle he had to overcome for his dream to become tangible. Find out more in the main content about this incredible tale that unfolds in one of the most beautiful lands in southern Africa! ***Other author's book: "The lumberjack and the beautiful Suzie" Genre: Fantasy romance Available on Alphanovel