Bøker av Jade Christy

Caught in a Fake Engagement with My Best Friend and Secret Crush? Hell, Why Not? Since being named Aspen's "Most Eligible Bachelor", there are countless women vying for my attention and money. But secretly, all I have ever wanted was Aubrey, my best friend since childhood. She is the perfect woman to me. But I don't want to risk my friendship by declaring myself to her. When Aubrey's dream of becoming a wedding planner hits a snag with snobby momzillas, I offer a solution: a fake engagement. Elevate her social status and get the unwanted women off my back. It's a win-win, right? Wrong. The more time I spend pretending to be engaged, the more I realize how very deeply I've fallen for her. And damn, that sexy night we were snowed in overnight at a mountain cabin sealed my feelings for her. But now, as a stalker threatens her safety, I'll do anything to protect the woman I secretly love, even if it means risking our friendship forever. Caught between a fake engagement and my real feelings, I'm playing a dangerous game. But as the stakes rise, I'm forced to confront the truth: I can't imagine my life without her by my side, and I'll fight to keep her safe. **Aubrey's point of view** Playing with Fire: A Fake Engagement with My Best Friend? Just as I'm ready to take Aspen's wedding scene by storm, I'm met with snobbery and disdain. Enter Julian, my best friend and secret crush since forever. Oh, and he's at the top of the Aspen social heirarchy. His solution: a fake engagement. It will elevate my status and shield him from relentless pursuers since he was named Aspen's "Most Eligible Bachelor". Our fake engagement takes on a life of its own, igniting sparks that refuse to be extinguished. With each stolen glance and whispered confession, I find myself falling deeper for Julian, even as danger looms on the horizon. With danger lurking in the shadows and my secret passion hidden, will we survive the ultimate test or will the fake engagement and our friendship collapse?

Luca's Point of View In the vibrant world of the New York restaurant world, my Michelin-starred restaurant was once at the top, but now its star is fading. The deaths of my mama and grandparents in Italy cast shadows over my passion, leaving me in a culinary rut. Not only am I haunted by their loss, but a realization gnaws at me-I've sacrificed love and family for my career as a rock star in my youth and now a restaurant star. My gruff exterior hides a longing for romance and family. Then, she walks in-the enigmatic Olivia, my new sous-chef. We had a wordless affair one afternoon in France a year ago, and never thought we would see other again. Now sparks fly as she revamps my kitchen and my life, rekindling the flames of excitement and passion I thought extinguished. As our hot romance boils full of passion, I'm unaware of her hidden identity. The shock of betrayal hits hard when I discover her true identity, like a dagger to my heart. I thought she was the one. But now, can the love we've built withstand the storm of secrets, or will it be the bitter aftertaste of our once-sweet passion? Olivia's Point of View Food, beautiful food. I crave it. I dream of it. It fills my soul. I love working with food, surrounding myself with it, period. But I am billionaire heiress Olivia Jade Kensington and my uber-wealthy father does not approve of my passion or goals. So I hide my culinary studies and talents from him and pursue my dreams. Hiding my identity, I step into Luca Ravello's world as Olivia Jade, new sous-chef. But I discover that Luca F*cking Ravello is the Adonis I had a wordless affair of passion in France one afternoon last year. Didn't know who he was, and never thought I would see that sexy creature again. But on my first day at Luca's, there he is. My new boss. His reputation as the Rock Star Chef captivated the city, but behind the success lies a man yearning for love and family. And sadness due to the loss of his mother and grandparents. I am hired to help turn around the restaurant, though he doesn't like change. Our connection is undeniable, the chemistry palpable, and after some fights of passion and a rough start, we start to fall for each other. It becomes a hot secret romance. But I guard my true identity to prove my worth beyond my family name. As we navigate the dance of passion and secrets, I whisper praises of Luca's brilliance to my wealthy connections, unaware that my actions sow the seeds of our future conflict. When the truth unravels, Luca's fury threatens to consume our love. Can the flames we ignited survive the storm, or will my deception extinguish the passion we once shared?

Who's the elusive billionaire at the spectacular Morgan Gala? Well, that's me, incognito as Alex Oliver replacing Alexander Morgan. And sparks fly with the girl who hates my world. As Alex Oliver, I find myself entranced by the captivating Emma Bennett, an investigative reporter on a mission at the gala. She is determined to expose the dark side of wealth and Alexander Morgan. She also happens to be scarred by a billionaire father who deserted her. We dance and share a night of passion that transcends my sheltered virginal existence, and turns my world upside down. Time spent together over the next weeks weave a tale of love and exploration yet deception. Beneath the surface, I harbor a love for dogs and animals, a passion for charity, and an ache for connection. As we fall in love, I dread the reveal that could shatter our newfound love. My secret identity threatens to unravel as she digs deeper. I fear losing her, the woman who's taught me about love and life. The truth finally revealed, our love hangs in the balance. Can I convince Emma that my heart is true, or will the scars of betrayal keep us apart forever?

A Manhattan Billionaire, A Small-Town Veterinarian. An Undeniable Attraction. An Impossible Decision Under the Montana Stars. Ninety-hour work weeks, skyscrapers, and endless negotiations defined my life as a billionaire resort developer in New York, ever since my father passed. No time for anything but work and the occasional polo match with beloved horses, my passion. Love? It was a foreign concept, until that fateful night in Montana. On the first night of my off-the-grid trip, amidst rustic charm, I met Sage. We shared secrets, danced to the rhythm of desire, and surrendered to an unforgettable night of passion. But fate played its hand, steering me off-course the next day. A deer, a cliff, and a devastating crash leaves me crumbled in the road, stranded with amnesia in Montana, my memories shattered like glass. She found me and saved me. I don't know who I am, but Sage, with her warm smile and her little nephew who needs me, becomes my lifeline. Our shared intimacies and growing bond are very real. A villain wants to destroy the town with mining and take away the cherished ski lodge, emblem of better days. Can I strategize a solution from the depths of my shadowy mind and save the town? Falling in love with Montana's beauty, its people and Sage, I face an impossible choice when the memories suddenly flood back: return to my old life in New York or stay in this newfound world, where love has ignited my soul. Can love conquer all? The finale happens at Christmas. Sage's Point of View A Big City Boy with Amnesia and Small-Town Veterinarian. A Journey of Passion, Love & Intimacy. Hearts Hang in the Balance When His Amnesia Clears. An amazing night of passion and love changed my world. This chance encounter with Jeremy set my world and body ablaze. As a vet raising my nephew Riley, I found solace in the simplicity of our life. But now? All I know is that he is from a city, on a break in the wilds of Montana. We didn't expect to see each other again. But tragedy struck the next day. A speeding Jeep, a deer and a devastating accident leaves him crumpled in the road, with amnesia. He is left stranded, memories shattered like glass. My adopted nephew, who aches over the loss of his dead parents, and I become his lifeline. As he heals, in our quiet days, shared laughter and growing passion, he becomes more than a stranger to me and to our small Montana town. The connection is deep and solid. A threat suddenly looms-a ruthless buyer who aims to strip away the dreams of our community. Jeremy helps save the town from a devious resort developer, rediscovers himself and suddenly his memories flood back. Will he choose to return to his old life in New York, or will he stay in this newfound paradise, where love blossomed amidst passion and promise? Am I enough for him? Our hearts and lives hang in the balance. ---This is a heartfelt romance story with steam in a small-town environment.Note that the first chapters is a third-person overview, while the rest of the book is told first-person from the points of view of Sage and Jeremy.

Who's the gorgeous bridesmaid tasked with taming my wild ways at the tropical wedding of my best friend? She's supposed to "babysit" me? Hell, this wedding just got interesting! She's all rules and order; I'm all chaos and rebellion. I caught her off guard with my infamous sense of humor and sex appeal, and I'm not even sorry. I'm Gabriel Westwood-billionaire rock star, notorious bad boy. Here I am, supposed to play the perfect best man for my childhood friend. Trouble is, I've never been one to play by the rules. I've got a reputation-trashing hotels, partying hard, living life like a never-ending riff. And she is temptation wrapped in a bridesmaid's dress. We are sharing a cabana so she can keep me under control, but it's not going the way she planned. She's got fire in her eyes and curves that make my guitar strings hum. Man, I catch her stealing glances that ignite me. And she can make things steamy. When I set my sights on her, sparks fly, and our lives turns into a hot mess of passion, stolen kisses and scandalous escapades. She makes it tough, trying to resist my charms. From fireworks on the beach to unexpected passion between the sheets, we're dancing an unexpected rhythm. I've got a week to prove I'm not just a bad boy. Little does she know, beneath the headlines, I'm a man with secrets worth discovering. And I secretly want her. Will she let me rewrite the melody of her heart? Let's see if this rock star can make her fall, not just for my music, but for me. Babysitting me at a Wedding? What Could Possibly Go Right?

Damn! How can the hunky hero I met in Central Park this weekend be my new boss? The divine-looking man I fantasized about without end after our first steamy and unexpected encounter... This is my first big job break and too important for me and my middle-class family. I can't ruin my new career with this off-limits relationship. But he is relentless, a sexy alpha who wants what he wants. Which is me. Can I use my superior chess strategies to find a way through this? Use my head instead of my heart? But those eyes, those hands, that chiseled body, what he did in the park. His power, his seductive touch. I have a hard time resisting this desire bubbling up in me. As our secret office affair ignites, I find myself torn between my ambition and my desires. Can I trust him with my heart, or will this passionate connection be my downfall? Am I just his latest plaything? I find myself losing everything.

A Love Lost. A Passion Rekindled. A Son Concealed. Jake Whitman left Montana to make a name and fortune of his own in New York. And he accomplished his goals. Now a billionaire playboy at the pinnacle with all the trappings, he feels empty. Jake can't stop thinking of his first love, Lexi. Can he find her again, and rekindle their timeless passion? Everything about her is seared into his memory. Her lips, her responsive body, her cascading hair. Her laugh. Her sass. A woman whose beauty was as raw and real as the Montana wilderness they roamed together. Little does he know what he left behind eighteen years ago was also a baby. A secret baby. An unexpected tragedy occurs, and Jake must return to take over the Montana ranch, at least for a time. Will he see Lexi again or is his dream of her a long-gone false hope? Will he be able to win her back, Is there too much anger? Too many complications? Too much lost time? The overwhelming secret, once revealed to Jake, might bring it all crashing down.