West Coast Underworld Series by Alexa Michaels

Ruthless businessmen don’t marry regular girls like me.James Black is the mogul of BLAQ Inc – a CEO not above coloring in the grey. I am a pediatrician who works with sparkles and magic to fix my patient’s ouchies and boo-boos. My life is quiet, my routine is simple. Never should my path have crossed with such a ruthless beast’s. And then my father made a mistake. A tale as old as time, there’s only one thing to be done... moreRuthless businessmen don’t marry regular girls like me.James Black is the mogul of BLAQ Inc – a CEO not above coloring in the grey. I am a pediatrician who works with sparkles and magic to fix my patient’s ouchies and boo-boos. My life is quiet, my routine is simple. Never should my path have crossed with such a ruthless beast’s. And then my father made a mistake. A tale as old as time, there’s only one thing to be done. The businessman needs a bride, and I won’t be the reason my father’s life ends prematurely. James Black makes me an offer I can’t refuse. He tells me I’m going to marry him. He tells me I can’t spend my own money. He tells me I have to live in his penthouse. It should be a dream, and maybe for other girls it would be. But I worked too hard to forge an independent life to let it all go. So…I have a few stipulations of my own. And I’ll fight for each and every one. I learn quickly that if I want to survive in his world, it will cost me more than my last name. Am I willing to sacrifice my body, my soul, and probably my heart?I’m the bubbly, chaotic ray of sunshine who sees the lonely monster alone in his castle. But if I’m going to break through the shadows, I’ll have to embrace the dark.Bartered Vows is the exhilarating first installment in the West Coast Underworld series. It’s a stand-alone darker billionaire arranged marriage romance, complete with a happily ever after and no cliffhangers. A morally grey romance, this book may not be suitable for everyone. **This is not a fantasy or a paranormal, but if you believe in magic, you just might see it hard at work in the pages of this contemporary romance. less

Bratva Princes don’t date regular girls like me.To be fair, I never knew my roommate’s older brother was a prince of the criminal underworld. They seemed like a normal, upper class American family. Only, a much happier, less competitive family than mine.Time’s run out, and I desperately need a date to the wedding from hell.An all too common problem, I can’t appear at my perfect sister’s wedding alone. My grades and internship aren’t enough to shield me... moreBratva Princes don’t date regular girls like me.To be fair, I never knew my roommate’s older brother was a prince of the criminal underworld. They seemed like a normal, upper class American family. Only, a much happier, less competitive family than mine.Time’s run out, and I desperately need a date to the wedding from hell.An all too common problem, I can’t appear at my perfect sister’s wedding alone. My grades and internship aren’t enough to shield me. I need a piece of candy on my arm, and there’s only one man crazy enough to help me deceive my family.Viktor Markovich is utterly gorgeous, sinful in all the best ways, and he knows me well enough to play the part of fake boyfriend.He says he’ll help if we do it his way.He shreds my contract.He says we’re going to have fun.It should be a dream vacation, and maybe for other girls it would be. Traipsing all over a tropical paradise with this hot as hell, frustrating beast of a man wasn’t what I signed up for.But what if I let go? What if this fake relationship was real? My heart leaps at the idea.Unfortunately, by the time my sister says “I do,” the game is up. I should have listened to my head, not mixed business with a good time.Weeks later, when my tipsy BFF calls me and tells me that the island wasn’t a fake, my heart wars with my mind once more. And then my BFF drops the other shoe.If I want the fairytale, I have to fly into the underworld and save my prince—or it will be too late.Fractured Vows is the breathtaking second installment in the West Coast Underworld series. It’s a stand-alone darker fake dating, mafia lite romance, complete with a happily ever after and no cliffhangers. A morally grey romance, this book may not be suitable for everyone.**This is not a fantasy or a paranormal, but if you believe in magic, you just might see it hardat work in the pages of this contemporary romance. less

Shipping moguls don’t marry the daughters of their enemies.Constantine Drakos is the CEO of a shipping empire—or so he would have people believe. This man is made of secrets and power. Me? I’m the daughter of this CEO’s enemy.I’m the key to my father’s revenge. We offer Drakos peace, and my hand in marriage seals the deal.My new husband won’t let down his guard. He’s suspicious. He has every right to be. I’m not here to smooth bridges and strengthen ties.I’m here to end him... moreShipping moguls don’t marry the daughters of their enemies.Constantine Drakos is the CEO of a shipping empire—or so he would have people believe. This man is made of secrets and power. Me? I’m the daughter of this CEO’s enemy.I’m the key to my father’s revenge. We offer Drakos peace, and my hand in marriage seals the deal.My new husband won’t let down his guard. He’s suspicious. He has every right to be. I’m not here to smooth bridges and strengthen ties.I’m here to end him.I wasn’t raised like other girls. But with each small gesture, Drakos chips at my walls.When I refuse to strike, another does. Only my husband isn’t the direct target. This blow…does more damage than I could ever have dreamt of. I’m left scrambling to pick up the pieces of this temporary relationship that I need to be permanent.I’m not letting the shipping mogul go!The plan was to change my white gown to a black dress. My decision to change sides means I have to embrace the dark and go against everything I was brought up to believe.Thankfully, I have an ally waiting in the shadows.Temporary Vows is the gripping FINAL installment in the West Coast Underworld series. It’s a stand-alone darker mafia arranged marriage romance, complete with a happily ever after and no cliffhangers. A morally grey romance, this book may not be suitable for everyone.**This is not a fantasy or a paranormal, but if you believe in magic, you just might see it hard at work in the pages of this contemporary romance. less