A Marriage Deal 14

Chapter 14.  Silas was working when Ivy’s call came in. He didn’t know it was  “Yes I am.” Ivy replied firmly.  “What happened? Why the change of heart?”  sher until he heard her voice. “Uhmm, are you sure about that?”  She paused for a moment before she spoke. “Nothing, I just changed my mind.”  He … Read more

A Marriage Deal 13

Chapter 13  Aunt May’s house had always been the perfect hideout for Ivy and Mason when they were dating. They spent hours there, since her father never wanted to see them together. Patrick had never liked Mason and he made no effort to hide it.  Aunt May, however, was the first person to accept Mason, … Read more

A Marriage Deal 12

Chapter 12  Ivy leaned against the door, bolting it swiftly behind her.  What was that?  She panted, her chest heaving as she tried to steady her breathing. She pressed her lips together, trying to suppress the longing that surged through her. A rush of undeniable heat coursed through her as she kicked off her shoes.  … Read more

A Marriage Deal 11

Chapter 11  Silas turned swiftly at lvy’s sharp exclamation. Her face was red, and then he saw her black lacy pants.  Desire made him linger on her bare thighs–causing her blush to deepen. But common sense made him remove his black suit jacket and cover her legs.  “What happened?” There was concern in his voice.  … Read more

A Marriage Deal 10

Chapter 10  Ivy whimpered as the hefty security guard dragged her into the street. She pursed her lips, refusing to let her emotions spill.  She couldn’t believe it–Cheryl, of all people, had caused this humiliation. When had she changed? How had Ivy not noticed?  Cheryl’s betrayal hurt, still Ivy couldn’t process it.  Ivy sighed, making … Read more

A Marriage Deal 9

Chapter 9  “Welcome to our store! It’s so lovely having you here,” Winnie said, hugging Cheryl.  Of all the people Ivy could have met, it was Cheryl–the betrayer. Ivy froze, completely shocked by how Winnie had ignored her.  Cheryl walked up to the receptionist table, her hands on her bulging stomach. Thank you,” she said, … Read more

A Marriage Deal 8

Chapter 8  “What the hell?” Ivy muttered under her breath, staring at the door that had just slammed shut  She couldn’t believe Rosie just threatened her. For what? Why?  her.  She’d barely steady her nerves when the door opened again. Bracing herself for Rosie, she relaxed when she saw it wasn’t h  “Hello, ma’am, I’m … Read more

A Marriage Deal 7

Chapter 7  shock. “Marriage again? Were you married before?” Ivy asked, her voice laced with sh  It wasn’t that she cared much about Silas’s previous relationships–she was a divorcée herself–but the fact that he hadn’t mentioned it  stung.  What else had he forgotten to mention?  an engagement, and it  “Oh, don’t mind Rosie,” Silas said, … Read more

A Marriage Deal 6

Chapter 6  The day had turned out far differently than Ivy had expected. Better or worse? She couldn’t say  In hours, she’d been disowned, fired, and married–and now, she was kissing her new, impossibly attractive husband.  His mouth claimed hers with a desperation that stole her breath, like he needed her lips to survive. She … Read more

A Marriage Deal 5

Chapter 5  “Thank you, Mr. Stone, Ivy smiled, though Silas could detect a subtle hint of fear in her tone.  Despite the fact that she had walked in wearing that hideous attire, he could still see the curves of her body beneath the fabric. Her breasts, though partially concealed, were impossible to ignore, and they … Read more