The Billionaire's Bargain

By J.L. Ryan

Curvy girl Tallulah, is getting antsy. She's not unhappy about living with her strict southern grandmother, but she's got a wild streak in her that needs to be unleashed.

She scrapes the bottom of the barrel when it comes to men, and when she's not going out with sleazeballs, liars, slobs, or psychopaths, she's dating unemployed crazies looking for mother figures.

When a surprise "business opportunity" comes her way in the form of mysterious billionaire Alexander Carlyle, she can't believe her luck.

After struggling to lose 100 pounds, Tallulah is still all curves and spunk – a tantalizing combination that Alexander Carlyle, the reluctant heir to one of America's most prominent families, is dying to get his hands on.

She's not like the corporate women he's used to dating, but there's something about her that he can't resist.

Is Alexander falling in love with Tallulah, or is he hiding a scandalous secret that could jeopardize her well-being?

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• Language: English
• Publisher: J.L. Ryan
• Release date: Jun 22, 2018
• ISBN: 9781386328421

J.L. Ryan

J.L. Ryan is a bestselling author who has written over 50 books, including the wildly popular Billionaire Boys Club, Billionaire Games, Billionaire Bachelors, and Adventures In Romance. Ryan has also attended numerous book signings and writer's conventions including Romance Writers Of America Conferences. Living in New York, J.L. enjoys spending time with family and friends, volunteering at a large metropolitan homeless shelter, and working in the dog rescue community.

Book preview

Chapter 1: Alexander Sweeps Into My Life

Tallulah! Less dreaming, more working! my beloved Grammie Marigold cries out from the kitchen.

It was time to help with lunch.

Coming Grammie! I call back, reluctantly closing my Vogue magazine. 

There you are child, bless your heart you look a mess! Grammie chuckles, looking me up and down.

Ok, so I look a little grungy right now.  Faded old skinny jeans, tank top, and my hair up in a messy bun. No makeup. Grammie likes to think a southern lady should always be well turned-out.

I grin at Grammie, Oh Grammie, I am just at home! It is only the two of us here. Why would I need to dress up?

Grammie frowns at me, Child, you should always look your best, you never know when someone special might pop by. And a lady is always well groomed.

I groan with faux desperation, Grammie, no one ever comes to visit us. We haven't had a visitor since I left college to care for you. Unless you count the nurse and the one time Doctor Peters came by, and,  Doctor Peters is about forty years too old to be a potential beau!

Grammie smiles at me sadly and draws me in for a hug, depositing a special Grammie kiss on my forehead,

Tallulah, I know it's been hard for you. I feel a heart-load of guilt over you having to put your dreams aside to care for me. I don't want to see you let go of yourself or your dreams, things are just on hold, not over. Taking care of your outside shows you haven't given up on the inside, Grammie says sadly.

I lean into the hug, enjoying that special Grammie scent that reminds me of knitting and cookies.

Thank you, Grammie. I haven't given up. I still have my dreams and I know I will return to college. One day, I'll run my own non-profit and save the world. I smile to show I understand this career goal is a little naïve...although secretly, I do believe I can make a difference, one day.

Grammie grabs me by the shoulders and looks at my firmly, Now young lady, believe in yourself. I KNOW you will make a difference. Your daddy felt the same way. He would be so proud of you.

I fall silent at the mention of Daddy. My father died when I was eight. He was a Delta Force soldier killed in action. The military had been his way of making a difference. With my mom passing away from an illness not long after I was born, it had just been Grammie Marigold and me for a long time.

I shake my head to clear old thoughts of Daddy.

Grammie, one day I'll change the world and make Hunter, South Carolina famous for having produced me! I laugh and give Grammie a little twirl around the kitchen.

I don't doubt it, I think I hear Grammie murmur as I set out making our soup and sandwiches.

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And then your Grandfather said, 'Marigold, I need a wife, and you'll do!' Grammie chuckles, as we eat our lunch.

I laugh in return. I love hearing stories of my grandparents romance. I pretend to be fine waiting for the right man, but secretly, I long to meet the man of my dreams.

At my age, Grammie was married with two babies. Many of my friends from high school are married, and those who aren't, are in college. 

The doorbell interrupts these depressing thoughts.

Now there you go Tully, exclaims Grammie, visitors!

I get up from my chair and head to the front door, "probably just Mormon's, Grammie. They are very dedicated and just won't give up on this