Taken By The Billionaire Series by Alicia Roberts

Lisa has just lost her job. Her career as an aspiring designer seems to be going nowhere and she doesn't need any more complications in her life right now. She especially doesn't need a passionate encounter with her crush on a midnight flight from LA to New York. She doesn't need him to pursue her, she doesn't want to be confused about his motives, and she doesn't want to get entangled in a world she knows nothing about... moreLisa has just lost her job. Her career as an aspiring designer seems to be going nowhere and she doesn't need any more complications in her life right now. She especially doesn't need a passionate encounter with her crush on a midnight flight from LA to New York. She doesn't need him to pursue her, she doesn't want to be confused about his motives, and she doesn't want to get entangled in a world she knows nothing about. But life has a strange sense of humor, and when her crush turns out to be billionaire real estate investor Colin Anderson, she finds herself manipulated into a strange web of deceit… Extract: He moved closer to me and began to run his lips slowly up the side of my neck. I whimpered softly in anticipation and fear. "We shouldn't be blocking this bathroom for so long." He nibbled my ear gently. "Everyone else in First Class is asleep." I didn't believe him, though I desperately wanted to. A warning bell sounded in a distant part of my brain, but he was so close to me, his lips burning up my skin, and I wanted more of him. I wrapped my arms around him, pressing my fingertips down and running them along his strong back. Warning: The material in this book is for mature audiences only and contains graphic sexual content. It is intended only for those aged 18 and above. This is a short story of approximately 10,000 words. less

Things with Colin are never quite as straightforward as they seem. As they prepare to visit Manchala, Lisa wonders who he really is, and fights off their growing attraction. Extract: So this was what expensive lingerie looked like. My breasts looked perkier than usual, and the straps of the garter belt somehow made my legs and ass look incredibly sexy. I gasped out loud when Colin pulled the curtain aside and walked in... moreThings with Colin are never quite as straightforward as they seem. As they prepare to visit Manchala, Lisa wonders who he really is, and fights off their growing attraction. Extract: So this was what expensive lingerie looked like. My breasts looked perkier than usual, and the straps of the garter belt somehow made my legs and ass look incredibly sexy. I gasped out loud when Colin pulled the curtain aside and walked in. I crossed my arms over my chest quickly, burning with embarrassment. "What are you doing in here?" His eyes were roaming all over my body, and I seemed to feel the sparks flying out from him. "The girl said you didn't want to come out, so I came in to see you." "You don't have to see me!" He grabbed my wrists and pulled my arms down to my side. "Oh, but I do. I need to know everything, nothing to chance, remember?" He smirked and I felt myself burning up inside. I hated him to see me like this, the thin scraps of fabric left me just about naked. Colin moved his mouth nearer my ear and whispered, "Of course, if you don't want this to be just about business…" Warning: The material in this book is for mature audiences only and contains graphic sexual content. It is intended only for those aged 18 and above. This is a short story of approximately 8000 words. less

Manchala comes as a big surprise to Lisa. The other guests are not all what she'd expected - and Colin surprises her in ways she loves and hates. Lisa's desire to be helpful blinds her to some obvious truths. But after she makes a serious judgment error, is it too late to make amends?This is the final book in the "Bride By Design" series.