Nico Vann is poised to become the next CEO of Vannevar Software, until his grandfather gives him an ultimatum - get married or lose his place in the company. Nico has sworn to never marry or have children, thanks to his own parents' tumultuous marriage and messy divorce, but his grandfather has other plans for him.

Rebecca Owens is unemployed and on the verge of bankruptcy, thanks to an ex-boyfriend who ran up debts in her name and then disappeared. She lands a temporary job at Vannevar Software and unexpectedly kindles a friendship with her temporary boss, Nico Vann. When he abruptly proposes marriage, she accepts--but both of them see it as nothing more than a business transaction, despite their mutual attraction and growing regard. Will the trauma of their pasts destroy their pretend marriage and their burgeoning relationship?

The Billionaire's Pretend Marriage is created by Gianna Fargo, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author. 

The Billionaire's Pretend Marriage

Rebecca swiped the back of her hand across her forehead and, leaning over the bathroom sink, quickly splashed some cold water on her face. She was exhausted. On Fridays, she ended up putting in sixteen-hour days—eight hours at Vannevar Software, eight hours at The Whiskey Kitchen. 


It was brutal, but she needed the money, and it was only one day per week that she had to work the double shift. She’d have another shift at the restaurant on Saturday and Sunday, but at least she’d be able to sleep most of the morning beforehand.  


At least she wasn’t starving to boot, thanks to the chicken pesto sandwich her boss had given her today. Ramen was all she could afford for lunch at the moment, and if not for that opportune sandwich, she’d be ravenously hungry right about now. 


She washed her hands thoroughly and, with a sigh, stepped out of the employee bathroom and into the bustling kitchen. 


Chapter 11: The Whiskey Kitchen