Mergers & Acquisitions

Actions speak louder than words, and some are desperate.Sammy RamirezI remembered little about my early life and the man who said he was my father. But that piece of trash was nothing to me.Not sperm donor. Not stepfather. Not human.I have a good father now.Andres Ramirez.The man who married my mother and raised me to be who I am.Their love story is epic, and it gets stronger day by day. I want that for myself, and I know my parents are eager for me to marry and give them grandkids.They think I haven't found the one. But I know exactly who I want to claim as my own.And that's my problem.She's the daughter of Angel Fury and the love of my life.Sometimes, a man's gotta do what he's gotta do. And I must have her. Even if it means war.Aella FurySammy's been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.Our families are close, and even though all the girls call each other cousin, we're not related.Thank God, otherwise I'd be a total freak for what I'm about to tell you.See, I think I'm in love with him. He's just so kind and quiet.And so handsome with his hazel eyes and tattooed skin.But he never talks to me, so I'm determined to forget my adolescent crush and try to move on.The families have always vacationed together, so it's no big deal when we all take a trip without our parents.Only this time, when I come back home it's with a ring on my finger and a new last name.Desperation breeds foolish actions, but can it also reveal the truth?

There's a fine line between criminal and legal. And those willing to cross it.Nico Fury Jr.They say criminal acts are brought on by desperation. I don't know anything about that, but I've been waiting a long time to make her mine.Now that she's within my grasp, I'm not letting go. If I have to trick her, hide her, get her addicted to me, I will.It's no holds barred now.I know it is risky, but I don't care who her father is.The sweet, little Princess is all mine.Finally, mine.Leanna VolkovGrowing up Volkov means wealth and security and a million other things I've always taken for granted. But when I'm kidnapped from a family party and taken to am old house by the seaside I don't know what to think.I should be afraid. Very afraid. But my kidnapper visits me every night in the dark, never showing his face, but taking such good care of me.I shouldn't want him like this. I shouldn't crave him when he's gone.There's only been one man who ever made me feel that way inside.All tingly and hot.But he doesn't know I'm alive, and I can't help the pull I feel to the mysterious man who's taken me.Crimes of the heart shouldn't be forgiven, but what happens when my captor becomes my passion?

A desperate game. A dangerous obsession. Lies, lust, and longing never end quietly.Remy FalcoI've been orbiting the Volkov Clan for as long as I can remember. Not bad for the son of a muscle-for-hire who bounced at the Den and a stripper from the wrong side of town. I've carved out my own path, running elite security for Sigma International. I've protected kings, queens, and A-list celebrities.But nothing prepared me for this assignment.It sounded simple enough. Keep an eye on the heiress I've known for years. No big deal, right?Except she isn't looking for a bodyguard. She's looking for a baby daddy.And when a woman like her sets the rules and turns up the heat, who am I to say no?She thinks this is some kind of game. That she can run off, claim it didn't mean anything, and I'll just walk away. But I'm not built like that. I'm not satisfied with silence, and definitely not with lies.Three months later, I find her. In a baby store. Shopping for our future.Now that I've found her again, I'm not letting her go. Not now. Maybe not ever.Andrea RamirezOkay, hear me out. I've always wanted to be a mom. Like always. But relationships? Yeah, those never seem to work out for me. Is it my overbearing family-full of over-the-top alpha males who can't stop meddling in their daughters', sisters', and cousins' lives?Maybe.Or maybe I'm just not willing to risk my heart anymore. Either way, I can hear my biological clock ticking like a damn time bomb.So I make a decision. I call my uncle's security firm and request a bodyguard. I spin a story. I lie. And I spend one unforgettable night with one of my honorary cousin's insanely hot friends-Remy Falco.And let me tell you, the man is built like a god, tatted like a sinner, and every inch the star of my dirtiest dreams. The perfect choice for a no-strings sperm donor.Only problem? I caught feelings. And I know a guy like him isn't sticking around for messy, complicated me.But this isn't a game anymore. This is my life. And I'm keeping my baby.Not my family, not Remy, not even the world is going to change that.

Desperate people do desperate things. Sometimes it's warranted.Balor CruzI started working for Volkov Industries when my cousin sold them his business. The transition was fine. I was good at what I did. Better than good.But for a man trying to insulate himself from all the noise in this messed-up world, it wasn't ideal.Especially not with her around.Beautiful. Rich. And not nearly the snob I thought she was. Being around Marat Volkov's daughter is proving too much of a temptation.I know I'm not in her league-just another misfit with mismatched eyes and a screwed-up past. All I can do is stay out of her way.But that changes when an unwanted admirer gets too close. She might be better off without me, but that's out of the question now.Lucy VolkovI knew better than to take that modeling job, but I did it to soothe my ego.What can I say? I'm only human.I'm not used to being ignored. Certainly not when I offer myself freely to someone.But when a certain sexy, tattooed man working for my father's company turns me down, I don't know what to do.So yeah, I took the job out of some knee-jerk reaction. And now, I regret it.Someone's been breaking into my apartment. I think it's the slimy talent agent who got me the job. He's been leaving me presents, and now I'm scared for my life. Will Balor come to my rescue, or will I become a victim of some crazed stranger?