When life pushed Bianca Vasquez to the edge, she did what she always had-held on, kept going, and sacrificed her dreams for her little sister's survival. A gifted young chef with more grit than luck, Bianca finds herself buried under hospital bills and desperation-until a mysterious job offer changes everything. Suddenly, she's working in the mansion of Nathaniel Lockhart, a brilliant but emotionally distant CEO whose world is polished, powerful, and nearly impossible to live up to. What starts as a simple job soon turns into something far more complicated as Bianca finds herself drawn to the man behind the cold exterior. The more time they spend together, the more she discovers a tenderness buried beneath his aloofness-a quiet longing that mirrors her own. Caught between two very different worlds, Bianca must navigate luxury, pressure, and growing feelings she never expected. As her presence begins to shift the energy in Nathaniel's tightly wound life, both must decide if love can bloom in the most unlikely of places-or if they're too different to ever truly belong in each other's lives. This is a story of strength, sacrifice, and a slow, unexpected romance that dares to blossom where it was never meant to.
Nathaniel Lockhart had just landed in New York, but the city already felt too small for him.
The private jet had barely touched the tarmac before the phones at Lockhart & Locke started ringing. The Bronx headquarters, a towering glass-and-steel monument nestled between old buildings and rising developments, buzzed with panic. Assistants straightened their ties. Junior partners rehearsed apologies for things that hadn't even happened yet. Someone even changed the office scent diffuser-twice.
He hadn't been gone long-just two weeks-but in that time, Nathaniel had secured deals in Tokyo and Berlin, stamping the Lockhart name across borders like an emperor claiming new territory. It wasn't just a law firm anymore; it was a legacy in motion.
And now, the king had returned.
The elevator dinged. Panic spread like a virus.
"Mr. Lockhart's on his way up!" someone whispered, urgent.
Coffee mugs vanished. Desktops were wiped clean. People pretended to work with a kind of religious devotion. He had a reputation-one earned, not exaggerated. Nathaniel could fire someone for breathing too loudly, and no one could say they hadn't deserved it.
By the time he stepped out of the elevator, the office gleamed.
He said nothing. Just walked through the lobby, his long coat flowing behind him like a shadow. His eyes scanned the room-not for admiration, but for weakness. And when none was found, he kept moving.
Minutes later, he was home-in the penthouse suite atop Lockhart Tower. The place looked perfect. Polished. Still, it irritated him.
He dropped his suitcase with a sharp thud and moved toward the dining room. His chef, James, stood waiting beside a neatly set table.
"Welcome home, sir," James said, with a slight bow. "Your usual morning dish. Freshly prepared."
Nathaniel nodded once and sat.
Silence.
Then, the first bite.
He paused.
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?
Rena got into an entanglement with a big shot when she was drunk one night. She needed Waylen's help while he was drawn to her youthful beauty. As such, what was supposed to be a one-night stand progressed into something serious. All was well until Rena discovered that Waylen's heart belonged to another woman. When his first love returned, he stopped coming home, leaving Rena all alone for many nights. She put up with it until she received a check and farewell note one day. Contrary to how Waylen expected her to react, Rena had a smile on her face as she bid him farewell. "It was fun while it lasted, Waylen. May our paths never cross. Have a nice life." But as fate would have it, their paths crossed again. This time, Rena had another man by her side. Waylen's eyes burned with jealousy. He spat, "How the hell did you move on? I thought you loved only me!" "Keyword, loved!" Rena flipped her hair back and retorted, "There are plenty of fish in the sea, Waylen. Besides, you were the one who asked for a breakup. Now, if you want to date me, you have to wait in line." The next day, Rena received a credit alert of billions and a diamond ring. Waylen appeared again, got down on one knee, and uttered, "May I cut in line, Rena? I still want you."
Madisyn was stunned to discover that she was not her parents' biological child. Due to the real daughter's scheming, she was kicked out and became a laughingstock. Thought to be born to peasants, Madisyn was shocked to find that her real father was the richest man in the city, and her brothers were renowned figures in their respective fields. They showered her with love, only to learn that Madisyn had a thriving business of her own. "Stop pestering me!" said her ex-boyfriend. "My heart only belongs to Jenna." "How dare you think that my woman has feelings for you?" claimed a mysterious bigwig.
After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"
"Mr. Evans, please maintain some dignity. Don't forget I'm your brother's wife!" Having caught her husband and best friend together in the bed, Elena wanted nothing more than to exact revenge on the people she once called family. She refused to be a pitiful divorcee and vowed to make everyone who had once looked down on her beg for forgiveness. And to start with her newfound freedom, Elena indulges in a one-night stand with a stranger. However, what was meant to be a fleeting escape turns into a nightmare when she learns that the stranger is none other than her husband's older brother! Would Elena be free from the shackles of her marriage? Or would the mysterious stranger make her life a living hell since he seemed to have a personal vendetta against his family? [The story is 18+ and involves mature content.]
Blinded in a crash, Cary was rejected by every socialite—except Evelina, who married him without hesitation. Three years later, he regained his sight and ended their marriage. "We’ve already lost so many years. I won’t let her waste another one on me." Evelina signed the divorce papers without a word. Everyone mocked her fall—until they discovered that the miracle doctor, jewelry mogul, stock genius, top hacker, and the President's true daughter… were all her. When Cary came crawling back, a ruthless tycoon had him kicked out. "She's my wife now. Get lost."