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 sat nervously in the empty waiting room of Anna M. Morgane, LPCC. Even the receptionist area behind the glass was vacant, but he’d signed in on a tablet as instructed when he’d arrived ten minutes beforehand. He wiped his sweaty palms on his pants and glanced at his smartwatch. It was almost time for his 11am appointment. 


He’d spent the rest of the day on Friday working his way down Gloria’s list, and had struck pay dirt with number five. He’d been amazed to not only find a therapist with Saturday hours, but one who could fit him in the very next day due to a cancellation. 


He’d even filled out all the paperwork right then and there and sent it off via email. Oddly, the very act of making the appointment had seemed to help. He’d actually been able to fall asleep on his own last night. He hadn’t slept well, but he’d slept. It was something, anyway. 


Chapter 42: Daddy Issues