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

“Come on, Elliot,” Leopold coaxed, sitting cross-legged on the floor of the largest parlor room in his estate and holding his hands out to his five-month-old great-grandson. “Come to Granddad.” 


Elliot Leopold Vann gave his great-grandfather a gummy smile and rocked back and forth on his hands and knees, but didn’t succeed in making any forward motion. He plopped back down on his belly and gnawed on the bright orange teething ring in his hand. 


Leopold, laughing, shook his head. “He’s getting close, that one. He’s going to be crawling next month, mark my words.”


“Don’t remind me,” Rebecca sighed, taking a sip of her wine. “I don’t know where to even begin with baby-proofing.” 


“Rosie doesn’t seem to be in that much of a hurry,” Nico remarked, cuddling his baby daughter. Rosalie Irene Vann was still sleeping peacefully, unlike her twin brother, who had woken early from his nap and demanded to be entertained. 


Chapter 52: Epilogue