Paula Cassidy

Zara's eyes were glued to Xavier's bare chest, unable to look away. The sculpted muscles, the deep V-line, the way his sweatpants hung low on his hips—she couldn't help but be captivated. It was as if her brain had short-circuited, and all logic had left her. She moved a step closer, almost unconsciously, her hand lifting as if to touch his chest. Before her fingers could make contact, Xavier's quick reflexes caught her wrist. His grip was firm, but not harsh, and he raised an eyebrow, looking at her with an amused expression. "What do you think you're doing?" he asked, his voice low but laced with a hint of teasing. Zara, startled but determined not to show weakness, scratched the back of her head awkwardly, trying to save face. "What do you mean? Why are you walking around shirtless?" she countered, trying to shift the focus off herself. Xavier's smirk deepened, his dark eyes glinting with mischief. "I'm not the one sneaking around in other people's rooms, Zara. You're the one who barged in here." Zara blinked, her mind scrambling to find an excuse. "Oh, right," she muttered, still not sure how to explain her behavior. She gave him a sheepish grin, but her eyes darted back to his chest, trying to look casual. "I was just… looking for something," she said, her words trailing off as she tried to think of a better lie. Xavier didn't buy it for a second. Slowly, he took a step forward, closing the distance between them. Zara instinctively took a step back, but Xavier followed, not giving her any space to escape. Her heart raced as she backed up again, trying to keep some distance between them, but Xavier wasn't making it easy. "Trying to run away now?" Xavier teased, his voice laced with playful challenge. He moved another step forward, and Zara continued retreating, her back now against the wall. Her breath hitched as she realized she had nowhere else to go. "I wasn't trying to run away," Zara said quickly, her voice a little too high-pitched. "Just, you know, I… I don't want to intrude. I just—"  But Xavier wasn't interested in her stammering excuses. His gaze remained locked on her, and as he stepped closer, his hand that had caught her wrist slowly slid down to her fingers, brushing against her skin. The gentle touch sent an unexpected shiver down her spine. Zara's heart hammered in her chest, and she took another step back, this time bumping into the wall with a soft thud. She couldn't help but feel the heat building between them, the tension so thick it was almost palpable. Xavier, now mere inches from her, tilted his head, his lips curling into a playful grin. "I think you're lying," he murmured, his voice soft, but full of mischief. "You were trying to touch my chest, weren't you?" Zara's face flushed with heat, and she tried to push back against him, but it was like trying to move a mountain. She cleared her throat, trying to recover some of her composure. "Maybe I was," she admitted, her voice low. "But, um… so what? It's not like you're making it easy to ignore." Xavier's grin widened as he leaned even closer, his body just inches away from hers. The closeness was overwhelming, and Zara's mind started to spin. She could feel the heat radiating off his chest, and she had to fight the urge to reach up and touch it again. "Is that so?" Xavier whispered, his breath warm against her ear. He placed his hand on the wall beside her head, trapping her in place as he stared down at her with a wicked gleam in his eyes. "You sure about that?".

Excerpt "You can drop this stupid act now, Mr. Yates. I am not going to fall for it." A frown marred his features. "What are you talking about?" "Oh, stop with your pretentious act, it makes me sick. You want nothing to do with a brainless socialite such as myself, so I am not even going to delude myself that this sham would work." He remained silent for a few moments, then smiled. "This works for me then. It means you are smart enough to not expect anything from me then. From what I am to understand, this marriage would be of great benefit to us both in that case." Iris seethed internally. What an insufferable man. "You flatter yourself too much, sir. My time is too precious for it to be wasted stroking your ego. If you came here just for that ridiculous charade of yours, I suggest you leave now." His gaze hardened. "I hope you don't forget what you just said to me. It has been duly noted, miss Clayton. I really do hope your words do not come back to bite you." "I hope you say the same for yourself as well, Mr. Yates." * * * * Iris Clayton agrees to marry a man she was engaged to, but had never met formally. She is reluctant, but agrees to do so to save the legacy of her mother. She however finds herself disliking him immediately, to her dismay. She also finds herself entangled in the web of secrets in the family, with no hope of escape.

A "Breaking Into Your Heart" Story. Since she's been a little girl, she has known the true nature of men: cunning, shameless, and selfish. The not so trustworthy opposite sex has left a deep mark withing her, something she has been fighting with as boys started to become more and more appealing to her eyes. Cassidy loves her best friend, the reason she's been freaking out lately, as Isabelle has just hooked up with the hottest guy in school. It is all fine now, her best friend was happy, and she was starting to relax about her new brother-in-law seemed like a good person. That, until his hot best friend showed in scene. It was unexpected, like those electric shocks you get when you touch someone out of the blue. They scare the shit out of you, but when you pay close attention, it was only to find that electric balance withing yourself. Will this clash between opposites actually work out?

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COMPLETED. After his wife passed away, William became a very hardworking man. Not attracted to women. One day, he was trapped in a room with a woman named Ava. Unintentionally, he experienced something he had never experienced since his wife was gone. He got the boner. William tried to keep Ava out of his life. However, what happened if William's son insisted that she had to be his nanny? William found himself increasingly compelled to interact with Ava, forcing him to confront the uncanny resemblance she bore to Paula. "Who are you, little girl?" Read my other book: Billionaires with Benefits.

Paula is a girl from a poor background who had no support or help and she had the aim of being successful and become a graduate,Paula met a guy named John. John Redson is from a very rich and spoilt family ,John liked Paula and seeing her goals with no supporter decided to help Paula but putting her on one condition ,their shoulld be contract marriage amongst themselves.Paula accepted with the only solution to be able to achieve her goals .During the life of Paula after school she met her best friend Augustine and started falling in love with him forgetting her contract marriage ,the marriage ended up into pieces and more obstacles came after read alone with me in the amazing story.

TAMAT Area dewasa. Mungkinkah Nafsu bisa berubah menjadi cinta? Paula menikahi William karena perjodohan. Padahal, William sudah memiliki kekasih. Terdengar seperti kisah perjodohan yang klise karena William berencana untuk tidak menyentuh Paula dan akan menceraikan Paula suatu hari nanti ketika kekasihnya kembali. Namun, rencana William gagal total. Dia tidak menyangka bahwa Paula adalah wanita yang agresif dan selalu menuntut haknya sebagai istri. William justru terjebak dalam permainan Paula.

¿Qué pasaría si Myne tuviera ayuda desde el principio?. Si los Dioses le dieran una hermana gemela?. Myne podrá ésta vez, salvar el jardín de los Dioses, con la ayuda de su nueva hermana?. Podrá Yurgenschmidt sobrevivir a el par de shumil alborotadores?. En los múltiples tejidos de Dregarnuhr y Ventushte, existió uno dónde ésta historia ocurrió.

A BOOK FOR THE PERVERTED SOULS... *KIKIKI* At a young age, Paula Scott took up the job as a big sister cum mother. When she was 14, an Orphan and not wanting to mix up with other kids, she ran away from the orphanage home and lived on the streets, moving from one place to another. She met a young boy, Jaime White, 9 who had also ran away from an orphanage and because she understood him and his predicament, she took him with her. Since he was quite young, she took care of him with the little she had and practically became his mother. Sixteen years later, she is 30 while he is 25. How did Jaime ever think to fall in love with his 'mother'. She became the object of his fantasy and he wanted more than just being her 'son'. And.. Oh yeah, there was a stalker somewhere scaring the shit out of her. What does he/She want? Revenge for what she had done in the past? Let's find out. **** "I love you" Jaime said looking at her face with all his attention. She gave her usual sweet smile and held his hand. "Aww.. I love you too big boy." There was a quiet pause for a few seconds before he shook his head. "I didn't mean it that way Paula." When he noticed her confused frown especially with the way he had called her by her first name, he said.. "I love you.... as a woman." He held eye contact with her and confessed, "I am in love with you." ****** PERVERTS ✔ LUST ✔ LOVE ✔ STALKER✔ What's going to happen to all of them? WARNING: THIS NOVEL IS GOING TO FEATURE STRONG MATURE CONTENT. IF YOU ARE UNDERAGED OR UNCOMFORTABLE WITH READING EXPLICIT SEXUAL SCENES, STAY AWAY! ***

I have always kept my head down and followed the rules. I knew who I spend the rest of my life with was a choice out of my hands. MCs rule this world and going against the Selection Process ends in bad results. Can I learn to love this guy I just met? Can I learn to adapt and not end up being an outcast or someone on the run?

Could lust turn into love? *COMPLETED* *Mature Content.* *This book is not for young readers.* Paula was arranged to marry William although he already had a lover, Lea. Sounded like a cliche arranged marriage story because he planned not to touch his wife and intended to divorce her one day when his lover returned. However, his plan failed miserably. He did not expect that his wife was an aggressive woman and always demanded her rights as a wife. She had him wrapped around her little finger. Finally, William and Paula agreed to live like friends with benefits. They would do fun things in bed, with no feelings attached. Of course, they did it in secret, without telling a word to Lea. In addition, they also agreed to get a divorce one day, when everything was under control. However, things got complicated when Paula and Lea were found pregnant. Who would William choose? Paula or Lea?

Warning! Mature Content 21+ Cassidy Belgenza tenggelam dalam rutinitas bekerja sebagai CEO Superhart Tech untuk menutupi patah hatinya setelah wanita yang ia cintai bernama Angelica menikah dengan pria lain. Hingga suatu hari, Cass tidak sengaja menolong seorang wanita mabuk bernama Sophie Marigold dari tindakan pelecehan yang akan dilakukan oleh beberapa pria. Namun ternyata bantuan itu malah membuat sebuah salah paham. Cass yang awalnya ingin memohon maaf dan menjelaskan diri, belakangan mengetahui jika Sophie ternyata adalah selingkuhan suami Angelica. Angelica lalu meminta bantuan Cass membalas sakit hati atas perselingkuhan suaminya. Cass yang masih tergila-gila pada Angelica lantas berusaha membalas Sophie atas perbuatannya pada wanita yang ia cintai. Berhasilkah Cass menipu wanita pemberontak seperti Sophie? Atau Sophie yang berhasil menipu Cass?

No one gives a fuck anyway, she said in her mind knowing fully well that she just made a huge mistake. Still acting undisturbed, she lit her cigarate, crossed her legs as she continued to address her employees. It's now or never, someone just had to put him in his place. Too bad it had to be like this. You all should get back to work. I don't want to spend all day talking about Dave. She said as she made her way towards the door. Knowing Paula very well, Ann knew Dave had really crossed the line for him to have gotten it hot from her this night but who was going to say a word? Definitely not her. She had learnt to mind her business after her last encounter with Paula. Paula is who you would call a successful woman. Having built her empire from scratch and established it at the age of 25, she is highly respected in the industry but you wouldn't say that for her highly complicated love life. Paula is a very beautiful woman. High hips, pointed succulent breasts, fair skin, wide lips and really seductive eyes but she has had really bad romantic moments that has made her more emotionless and skeptical about relationships. Dave, who was just recently employed into Skie agency seems to have gotten on the bad side of the boss after he had a one night stand with his drunk boss. I guess he really thought she was into him. Poor Dave, he only got himself into trouble.

Merlin Bale (24 forever) and Paula Bale (27 forever) are sibling vampires and children to one of the most powerful and richest vampire businessman Simon Bale, the ruthless, unstoppable and popular among vampire community of Ginger-Spring town and entire state. Vampires from around the world respect him, fear him and loathe him. There are only two things most important to him, Merlin and Paula and their wishes. Bored of their tedious and murderous vampire lifestyle, Merlin and Paula open a private investigation Agency to help humans, or pretend sometimes. All is well until two best friends Ervin and Jenna enters their office for help. Merlin, the brother pin his gaze on Ervin and Paula, the sister can't stop thinking about the new girl Jenna and they both can't stop thinking about what they would do to them when in the comfort of lush bed. With vampire hunters on tail they must protect themselves and their humans from the attack of vampire hunters and viciousness of other vampires. There is a bigger tragedy to come but are they ready for it?

#WSA INDONESIA 2022 Rating 18+ “Arabella, aku tidak akan meminta untuk kedua kalinya, menikahlah denganku, lahirkan untukku satu anak. Meski ini hanya pernikahan kontrak, tetapi kau akan mendapatkan banyak keuntungan. Hanya dengan menikah denganku, kau bisa mendapatkannya!!” Gadis berwajah oval dengan iris mata amber yang besar, dengan model rambut panjang layer poni terbelah berwarna ash-gray, tersenyum acuh, “Bagaimana jika aku menolak?” Pria yang duduk di kursi eksekutif itu, bangkit dan berjalan mendekat pada Arabella. Jarinya yang panjang terangkat, menarik dagu Arabella, “Menolak adalah urusanmu, hanya saja, aku tidak yakin kau akan melakukan hal itu. Menjadi wanitaku, adalah impian setiap kaum wanita, sekalipun hanya menjalin ikatan diatas kertas!" ~~~~ Arabella Fawley adalah seorang anak yang lahir dari hasil buah cinta sekaligus sebuah kesalahan seorang wanita bernama Paula Fawley, yang atas nama kesucian cinta, telah memberikan dirinya kepada seorang pria tidak bertanggung jawab dan rupanya sudah beristri. Sehingga kehadiran Arabella tidak pernah dianggap oleh ayahnya. Suatu ketika, Ibunya mengalami kecelakaan hebat, membuat hampir seluruh organ vitalnya rusak. Arabella hanya memiliki ibu dalam hidupnya, sehingga rela melakukan apa pun untuk pengobatan ibunya. Bahkan, dia rela menurunkan ego dan memohon bantuan dari ayahnya untuk pertama kalinya. Bukannya mendapat bantuan, malah penghinaan yang begitu menusuk yang ia dapatkan, membuatnya menjadi sangat dendam dan berencana untuk membalas setiap kesakitan yang ia terima kala itu. Sesuatu ketika, seorang pria, Deon Evans Schallert, mendatanginya dan memintanya menjadi istri yang dapat memberikan seorang anak untuknya, karena atas tuntutan neneknya. Kesempatan ini diambil Arabella tanpa ragu-ragu. Perjalanannya sebagai Istri With Benefits, pun dimulai.~ ~~~~~~``~~~~~~ follow Ig author @nv.chrd

Cafe Aurores, 66 Lumina Lane. Managed by the lovely Morgan Cassidy and Roque Mendez since 2013. That is, until Mendez almost got killed--three times--in a single morning. It would seem that Mendez has a dark past--and it's catching up to him. There is no outrunning it unless he acts first. And so, it's time for Mendez to unearth his buried hatchet, discover new friends, and settle old scores. After all, what does he have to lose other than his life?

The novel starts with Derrick moving into a house with seven demons with corresponding sins: Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Envy and Pride. He's never been happier and learns to live his life day by day. Derrick is your average teenager, no friends, awkward in social settings with no style whatsoever. All that changed when he moved in to a house haunted by seven demons each corresponding to the seven deadly sins, together they help. Derrick's life begins to spiral into a crazy filled adventure as he tries to balance his newfound powers all while maintaining his principles. One boy, seven demons. What could possibly go wrong?

In order to be loved, she changed her whole personality, but all she got in return was a cold husband and her unrequited feelings. Now that she lost her memories and went back to her old self, she's determined to never love again. She wouldn't let anyone trample on her anymore. But then, why is her husband coming back around again - turning over a new leaf and wanting to take her back so desperately? "You should know well by now, my beloved wife. Didn't you change yourself for love...?" he muttered vehemently, voice low and smoky. His unwavering eyes are blazing with passion and a deep sense of endearment that she'd never seen before. This isn't her husband at all - instead of cold, his gaze appears to be on fire. "The same goes for me... So, love me, love me not - you're going to take responsibility." --- Impassive, strait-laced, stiff and very compliant - that's how everyone sees Cassidy Eleanor. She's an underdog wife who's desperate to gain her husband's affection and would even sacrifice her own freedom. Coming from an unknown background, she was neglected by her spouse, persecuted by his family, and misjudged in her workplace. That's all until it came to a point when she already had enough. In an effort to flee from the clutches of a loveless marriage and all the obligations that were forced on her, she got herself a ticket and boarded a plane. Little did she know that a bombing incident would ultimately ruin her plan to start anew. Then, before she knew it, she woke up to find herself with a type of amnesia that caused her to forget everything that happened to her when she's past the age of eighteen-years-old. To be exact, Cassidy had gone back to her old self - right before she met her husband, Adrian Millicent. --- Cold, distant, steely and iron-willed - that's how everyone sees the owner of the country's richest conglomerate. Adrian is known to be a prodigious figure in a variety of fields and commerce, a prestigious individual with billions of assets, and a man of outstanding achievements overall. He used to be the most-sought-after bachelor of the country, but only to get in an arranged marriage by his grandparent - with a woman of unknown origin, to boot. He really couldn't care less, though. After all, he never needed love to begin with. That's all until Adrian found this reserved and amenable wife of his acting like a wild and boisterous teenage girl one day. -- WFP #23 Gold Tier Winner -- [Warning: Mature Content] (Cover Photo Not Mine: Credits to the original artist) - Follow me on Instagram (acieetin) - DM me on Discord (Aciee#1841)

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~~Extract from the story. "What do you mean. I have to marry you?"I asked as he faced me with a very dirty glare. "You'll just have to accept it missy". "What if I don't?"I asked folding my hands underneath my breast. "Then you'll have to pay me the money you owe me" "But I don't have such money" I whined. "Then face the consequences. You'll get jailed"His thick voice sent shivers down my spine. "You said it's just a few months stuff right?"I asked taking my eyes down to the ground. "A year to be precise" Well am Brianna Salvador and I just landed myself I'm huge trouble. I didn't mean to break his car. I just got angry so I hit it so hard with a rock and it broke. Brianna Salvador is a half American and half Filipino, she's out to make ends meet and prove to her parents that she can also become independent but when she gets herself into a huge problem she's forced to get married to an Italian demigod Diego De Lucas. Is an Italian business man out to take what belongs to him. He's inheritance is siezd by his grandmother and the only way to get it back is if he gets married and begins a family. He meets Brianna in a very odd way and decides to marry her to get his fortune back. How do you think this would go.

A book about girl with a troubled life, horrible mental state and she faces these hallucinations. Soon after she sees a note that tells her, her hallucinations weren't hallucinations but were really powers. Is a story about a mentally broken girl or a story about a girl with who has powers and a dramatically crazy life? Keep reading and find out. *Has been discontinued.*

Cassidy lost her mother at a young age and just lost her father to a lightning strike. Moving to South Korea with her uncle and his Girlfriend she finds it difficult to keep track of everything, even with her cousin's help. she slowly loses hope until she sees a crevice with a letter in it. Her own personal pen pal. They quickly hit it off and cassie finally sees a light in this horrible tragedy. Who is this person though and how will she find them?

Brooke Cassidy recently moved into Chicago, Illinois to scout for jobs. She's in for luck as she comes across a vacancy online for the post of an Art Gallery Assistant to the owner of the company. Blake Pierce—a methodical perfectionist and sole owner of Gallery 360—one of the booming and popular art galleries in the city, hires Brooke as an assistant to him. Brooke turns out to be as clumsy as anything and invades Blake's once perfect life, leaving in her wake chaos and disorganization. Blake is out of his mind with frustration and can only do his best to tolerate Brooke's disorganization. Out of fury, he instructs Brooke to leave after one month, pending the grand art exhibition. What happens when the matters of the heart gets involved and the almighty Blake starts to feel a flurry of affection for Clumsy Brooke? Will he keep her or let her go?

Synopsis Smart is seen as the hottest young man on Campus and rich too. After graduation, life continues and it is seen in the choicest and cutest cars he drives. Then, reality dawns on him that he needs a good wife. To get one, he must fight for her but then, his past is now threatening his future. He is in love with her because she comes from his past but she feels the past is settled in the past. Just as the past is getting settled, another of his past comes to threaten the new future that seems in view. Two tragedies happen. One must settle the other in order for Smarts future to be ascertained. The question is would Smart take the chance? The book is romantically thrilling, suspenseful, entertaining and even emotional

Cassidy Jenson's a cowgirl at heart and life, she grew up in the town of Bozeman, Montana. Her parents were part of the church community, as well as her father a rancher Long horns his specialty. Her mother a typical ranchers church wife, small town gossiper and ran the local cafe. Betty's Grill, she heard everything and anything that runs threw town. Nosy nellies of town all talk, but when it comes to certain things it's hush hush. Especially when the owner of the gossip is around. Ryan Brixton was a small town boy from Belgrade, Montana smaller than Bozeman but humble. He learned to cuss and fight and shoot. Played basketball in high school and learned his lessons hard. His daddy died working the rodeo circuit and his momma being injured in a barrel racing competition couldn't afford the big ranch on her own so Ryan took up working on a construction crew. He was determined to fight for his home, the one place he felt safe. Cassidy and Ryan cross paths one Sunday when she crosses the street from church. Ryan almost hitting her and the fire starts, angry and frustrated. A fight of wits and battle of attraction they find them selves closer. Threw out the battle of Cassidy's ex, the gossip, and finding the truth, odd dates popping up. Sparks fly like the forth of July for these two, in an unexpected falling in love.