She knew that this marriage was nothing but a business deal. A deal which she had to agree to, upon obligation. For her parents, family legacy and of course the million dollar business empire. She knew he didn't love her, he didn't desire her, there were probably millions of other willing women he took home daily. And she also knew what kind of a man-slut he is, but still, she couldn't help it. Falling for her husband. He didn't want to give up his bachelorhood yet. He was too young for that. He didn't need a wife, or a marriage, never did and never will. He didn't believe in 'one woman man' concept. But he couldn't help it. Whenever she smiled at him, or the way her eyes light up every time he did something minimalist for her. Her kindness, childishness, her pure heart, everything pulled him towards her like a magnet. He was falling for her. Hard. Though there was love, fire and passion, they couldn't bring themselves to each other. Why? What's the reason they couldn't embrace each other? Read the story to find out.

His heart was broken, shattered into pieces, by the only woman he ever loved. Spending his life in the busy New York city, the leading Jeweler Salim Sheikh never thought he would get a second chance at love. But he did. She was strong, hardened by the tests life had put her through. Giving up had never been an option for her, no matter what the situation was. A young mother of three stubborn triplet boys, Nicole Thornton is out in the New York city in search for a job, to save her beloved cafe and her sons' future. She never thought she would stumble upon love, but she did. Salim and Nicole's Story. Warning: Contains mature stuff, so please read at your own risk. Actually there's no risk, basically it contains some erm... love, steamy hot passionate love. So! Mine Series: Book 2 - Hired To Be Mine.

"What are you expecting from this marriage?" I asked. "Whatever a husband should expect from his wife" he replied in an emotionless way. "Which are?" I probed for a detailed answer "Love. Honest. Loyalty. Family. Sex" he recited like it was maths formula which he has been reciting for years. "Oh," my mouth fell open and I didn't know how to respond. His gaze curious, curious about what I will say, "You have my loyalty and honesty. There will be no one else in my life as long as I am your wife. But..." "But?" "But I am not going to sleep with you", I said stubbornly, crossing my arms across my chest. "You will" his voice pierced my thoughts. I looked up into his eyes which were staring at me with arrogance and confidence. "No. I won't" I said confused by his reply "Yes, you will. You will sleep with me and that too willingly" he smirked "Why would I do that?" I asked "Are you trying to tell me that you plan to stay celibate for the rest of your life?" He stood in front of me, trapping me in between his ape-like body and the kitchen counter. His closeness stirred my feelings. Suddenly I had doubts about my own words. Can I possibly try to keep my virtue intact with this man living under the same roof as me? ****** Taking marriage for granted was the biggest mistake Maithili has done in her life. Because she ended up marrying her ex-boyfriend without her knowledge. She regrets her stupidity, but is it really her biggest mistake or will it become her biggest blessing? Will her marriage work or will she get her heart broken again by the same guy?

"Mine," I growled into her ear. She replied with a glare and yanked her hand away from my grip and walked away. It wasn't the first time she was walking away from me and I know it won't be the last. But I know one thing for sure: she is MINE, Mine to hold and behold. Raghu, the arrogant, possessive guy who is adamant on making the love of his life, Pari, his. Pari, the good girl next door, is too stubborn to give in to his wishes, only because she is too scared to get her heart broken. What happens when these two travel in a journey life has forced them into? When past mistakes, ex's, family drama's and a lot of sexual tension become a part of their journey, what will happen to them? Will Raghu be able to succeed in making her 'his' or will Pari stick to her stubbornness and be able to resist him? Read to find out.