Hooked Up Series by Arianne Richmonde

I believed in sex, once upon a time. And passion. But now my life as a single, divorced career girl living alone in New York City was all about work. I hadn't had a date in years. But then he came along . . . Alexandre Chevalier. The French CEO billionaire of HookedUp, the social media phenomenon that had taken the world by storm. He was the most beautiful man I'd ever seen, and with eyes so green they seared into my soul. Like a flash of lighting he struck me down . . moreI believed in sex, once upon a time. And passion. But now my life as a single, divorced career girl living alone in New York City was all about work. I hadn't had a date in years. But then he came along . . . Alexandre Chevalier. The French CEO billionaire of HookedUp, the social media phenomenon that had taken the world by storm. He was the most beautiful man I'd ever seen, and with eyes so green they seared into my soul. Like a flash of lighting he struck me down . . . his touch was electric, and I knew my life was irrevocably changed. I'd never be the same again. He awakened every fiber of my being, ignited every cell in my body. And just when I thought things couldn't be more perfect . . . It all came crashing down. * * I'd had it with all the crazy women in my life: the models, the movie stars, even my power-hungry sister and business partner. If you'd had a past like mine, you'd understand. I just wanted a normal relationship with a normal woman . . . And then I met her . . . Pearl Robinson. She was perfect for me. Or so I thought. But I was in for a shocking surprise when I found out the truth . . . Of who she really was. HOOKED UP is a series of three, full-length novels averaging 300+ print pages each, to be released at intervals of one month and three weeks. Disclaimer: If your e-reader should melt while reading this series, the author cannot be held responsible. Pearl fans take note: this is a new, reedited version of the Pearl books, told in dual POV throughout. The series is primarily for NEW readers, or those who would like to immerse themselves, once again, in Pearl and Alexandre's passionate love story, so please do not expect a new storyline. less

She lied to me. But I couldn't keep away from her. We had a bond that was far stronger than just great sex. Two damaged souls destined to be together . . . If Pearl Robinson was my nemesis, I didn't care. I had to make her mine. * Alexandre was my rock, my addiction, my soul mate. And when we re-united my life was balancing on the brink of perfection . . . But the shadows of my past came back to haunt me, driving an abyss between us... moreShe lied to me. But I couldn't keep away from her. We had a bond that was far stronger than just great sex. Two damaged souls destined to be together . . . If Pearl Robinson was my nemesis, I didn't care. I had to make her mine. * Alexandre was my rock, my addiction, my soul mate. And when we re-united my life was balancing on the brink of perfection . . . But the shadows of my past came back to haunt me, driving an abyss between us. And outside forces were crashing at our gateway . . . Determined to break us apart. Hooked Up #3 coming Valentine's Day less

A secret is destroying us. A secret I am unable to share with her. It isn't just myself I am protecting, but someone I love. Wherever I turn . . . in whichever direction . . . I face a wall. I'm lost for an answer. Our happiness so close I can touch it, so far it's eating at my soul. If SHE wins, Pearl and I are doomed. * I don't know who Alexandre is anymore. Everything I thought we had was a lie. He says he still wants me. Still needs me. But at a price... moreA secret is destroying us. A secret I am unable to share with her. It isn't just myself I am protecting, but someone I love. Wherever I turn . . . in whichever direction . . . I face a wall. I'm lost for an answer. Our happiness so close I can touch it, so far it's eating at my soul. If SHE wins, Pearl and I are doomed. * I don't know who Alexandre is anymore. Everything I thought we had was a lie. He says he still wants me. Still needs me. But at a price. The price of his silence . . . I am not willing to negotiate. My heart has been broken, but I have no choice but to stay strong . . . Because it's not just myself I need to protect, but the life I carry inside me. I am fighting for two. less