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

Nico could barely form words in his amazement. “How did you... how did you *know*?”


Rebecca looked up from her phone. Her expectant smile faded slightly. “You’ve been here before?” 


“A *long* time ago.” His brow furrowed as he thought. “My mother used to bring me here. I was... six? Seven?” 


Her disappointment was palpable. “So you already know how to ride?” 


“Ride?” He turned to her, delight dawning on his face. “Is that why we’re here?”


She nodded. “Horseback riding. I thought...” 


“I’ve never been horseback riding,” he said, enthused with the idea. “My mother used to bring me here to see the horses, but we never did any riding. I wanted to, but she thought I was too young. I think she planned on signing me up for lessons, eventually, but...” His smile faded. “Well, it didn’t happen.” 


“Would you prefer we do something else?” Rebecca asked tentatively. 


“No, this is fine. This is great!” His smile returned as he beamed at her. “Now I know why you wanted to change clothes.” 


Chapter 14: Mountain View Ranch