#and also i do hate that fiona cheats on him with his brother lmao

[deklo]

during my first shameless rewatch i was sooo bored by mike but in my second rewatch i must admit :/ he is very nice :/ i still think he’s boring and the shameless subreddit like LOVEEE him and i don’t really Get It. but he probably is the nicest guy fiona’s been with 😭

[mermaidsirennikita]

Ok, so what are your top absolute favorite marriage of convenience books?

So, in terms of actual marriage of convenience books (which I personally view differently from arranged or forced marriage books; I also think a true marriage of convenience book needs it to happen in the first half of the book, like it's the main plot versus something that just kinds happens) my absolute favorites include:

Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas--obvious but extremely good

Scandal's Bride--Catriona absolutely doesn't want to marry Richard, but she agrees because she may be pregnant with his baby (and Richard ain't gonna let any of his kids go without legitimacy) at that point and he's basically like "say yes and you and your family can keep your lands :)" which is kinda underhanded but she's equally underhanded, soooo

Possession by Adriana Anders--one of the few modern versions that works for me because it's a celebrity PR marriage; they marry shortly before the book but the whole arc is about it becoming a real marriage after he's discovered on tape with a woman who looks a looot like her (they agreed it being a marriage in name only so it's not actually cheating)

Fiona and the Enigmatic Earl by Grace Callaway--occurs early in the book, and they're both like, perfect aristos on the surface; but they hide their secret professions as spies/vigilantes. And there's voyeurism! It gives Mr. and Mrs. Smith vibes but with less angst.

The Recruit by Monica McCarty--they were being set up for an arranged marriage, but she pretended to be a maid and they hooked up, during which he told her he planned on keeping a mistress while he was married (he intended the mistress to be her lol); she then turns down the arrangement, but they have to have a marriage of convenience anyway when they run into each other a few months later and he realizes she's preeeegnaaaant

Wed to the Wild God by Ruby Dixon--this one is insane because he's a hedonistic god whose presence causes hedonism in humans, so they sleep together IMMEDIATELY; but she's normally brutally practical (and he's dreamy and... not....) so she agrees to a marriage of convenience for protection from his enemies; but oh my gosh, this book has one of the hottest scenes I've EVER read

When a Girl Loves an Earl by Elisa Braden--I mostly love this because SHE traps HIM, and it's only once they're married that she realizes that he's actually Scottish and ends up there; he's determined to not love her due to past trauma, and when he finally realizes he can't avoid it he's sooo sad lol

The Truth About Cads and Dukes by Elisa Braden--he marries her because his brother (non-sexually) compromised her and he's a stern, non-nonsense duke; another one where the hero is determined not to love, but he's obsessed with her hands so he's doomed on that front from the jump

When the Earl Met His Match by Stacy Reid--this is the Scottish one where she comes to him, having only been penpals with him, so that she can protect her unborn baby by another man from her parents; he agrees to marry her and claim the baby for her connections, and it's all extremely romantic with one of my favorite grovels

Wicked in Your Arms by Stacy Reid--the one where he deflowers her in a closet despite hating her, and they then immediately run into his mom in the hallway while she's crying and he's chasing her down... which prompts a shotgun wedding ASAP

A Caribbean Heiress in Paris by Adriana Herrera--I like this one where it's a true marriage of convenience, mutually beneficial, and it's supposed to basically be all business, as they plan on calling it off in a certain time frame... and then it's not

Lush Money by Angelina M. Lopez--another contemporary, but this is the one where he grudgingly agrees to marry her because he's the prince of a tiny country that needs a financial bailout from her, a billionaire; and she agrees to do it because she wants him to father her child lmao

The Viscount and The Vixen by Lorraine Heath--he marries her because she answered an ad for a wife from his crazy old dad, and he believes she's a con artist; so naturally he points out that the ad (which also promised a major payout if she doesn't get a husband) only said that the husband had to be a lord, not that it had to be his dad, so HE SHALL MARRY HER CHECK AND MATE. What he doesn't know is that she actually answered the ad because she's pregnant and trying to escape the father, so she feels very conflicted as they fall in looove.

Lord of Darkness by Elizabeth Hoyt--in this one they're kinda dealing with the aftereffects of the marriage, which happened because her brother sorta blackmailed the guy into marrying her because she was pregnant out of wedlock and the father died. Then she miscarried right after the wedding and went to live separately from the hero, but she's back in town DEMANDING that he put a baby in her (little does she know, he's a masked vigilante by night and a nerdy widower by day)

The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare--the classic "he's a scarred duke whose fiancee bails on him, and she made the wedding dress and shows up wearing it demanding payment, so naturally he's like fine I need an heir let's get married instead"

The Duke I Tempted by Scarlett Peckham--the hero and heroine enter into a fairly conventional marriage of convenience, but she doesn't realize that he actually likes to submit

[cloveroctobers]

(A/n: this might be a little biased since I’m in love with this man & I’m basing the relationship parts of this on my mc/myself so hope y’all don’t mind 😬)

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LUCAS KOH —

27 (28) years old

From Oxford, England

Father is Korean & a car salesman at a Nissan dealership, he’s a strict/serious man who has high morals but beyond that he can actually be a softie in rare moments (+ that’s who Lucas gets his height from 🤤)

Mother is actually Chinese but lived in Korea studying abroad and eventually became a successful chiropractor (s/o to doctor mondragon on YouTube who I watch to help me sleep some nights and wish I could see! Lol) with her own practice. She’s a firecracker, intelligent, and quick to say what’s on her mind and doesn’t care if you like what she’s got to say. Most patients like that about her, she’s honest and her family is used to her ways but in the same way it’s more loving than offensive? (Smol woman but will remind you when she’s cracking your body she’s got enough power in her)

Either he’s a only child or he comes from a family of all boys with two younger brothers (they’re all in their 20’s) or he has one younger brother and one younger sister idk you decide

I’m feeling like he’s a Sagittarius? Carefree in the terms of he wasn’t viewing finally getting with MC when she’s dating someone else as cheating. Mans was READY to risk it all for me okay and I was down for it but ofc I had to react realistically and NOT “cheat.” *sigh* one part of me was debating ‘are we really dating tho bobby? We’re on reality tv. We’re not gonna die without each other if we hang out in seperate rooms’ *cough* Nope. but I’m a woman about her loyalty

He’s definitely adventurous. I don’t see him as the type to want to stay home all the time even tho his work definitely keeps him busy/exhausted. He’s down for road trips 💯

Occupation? Physicotherapist. His mother inspired him to get into the field and watching sports + the way players got their injuries always intrigued him? So to provide the best plan to have someone heal was something he loved to do plus being hands on while teaching/helping was a passion for him + I feel like he would also use a massaging technique instead of the usual exercise part of it

Now as someone who suffered a ACL & Mensicus tear & is STILL dealing with this BS pain years later, I would be so thankful to have him around! I feel like he’d have a optimistic attitude towards his patients and that’s what people need not someone that’s insensitive (like my surgeon/PT’s I had)

He models from time to time, when he was first approached about it he was upfront about not wanting to do it. It was much different than getting your picture taken for the office. That’s usually quick, the whole modeling process felt longer but somehow he was talked into it by his brother who’s a photographer and his mother. “Do you think you’re ugly? ‘Cause I’m not and you’re a part of me, so therefore there’s no such thing. Just look at your cheekbones, your jawline! I gave you those. The only good thing your father gave you was height.” Which filled the house with snickers while Lucas’ father just rolled his eyes and continued reading his newspaper for breakfast

Has a motorcycle and some luxurious car—not a Tesla those are basic now 🤷🏽‍♀️

Loves his motorcycle so much he’s got a tat of it on his right bicep

He has two available parking spaces in his parking garage at his penthouse but keeps his bike away in a storage unit due to a neighbor scratching it after his girlfriend broke up with him? Saying she was off to date Lucas? But that wasn’t true at all. He barely knew the girl, they didn’t live on the same floor. People were crazy but if you push him his temper might come out

Owns a leather jacket that he paid a lot for

Believes in “treat yo self” if it means in quality when shopping and has no issue being a big spender but he knows how to manage it well (his father told him all about how his own father dealt with bankruptcy)

Since he’s often at the office the whole day, he’s usually a night owl. He loves night drives and night dining. That’s usually when he finds the best places to eat

There’s this one pho spot that he loves and it’s his go to spot when he wants something quick on the way home

Cannot sleep with his entire body covered in covers, either his arms/shoulders have to be out or his legs, which would be a issue for me/mc since I sleep with the covers over my entire body...yes even in hot weather with the AC cranked up😂

He also makes great kimchi fried rice & loves Italian food

Will wine and dine. I believe it. I envision it! He loves going out on dates with his significant other (If he’s single and not with me, I think he’d try out speed dating)

Will dress to impress, will buy you a new fit he wants to see you/us/mc in especially if it’s your anniversary

Loves taking bubble bath’s with infused oils or flower petals with significant other

He’s the type that takes long showers & it brings him a true sense of freedom. He’s never able to take a quick shower, he gets lost in his ideas of what to do next in this world & it’s limitless

If he’s in for the day, which usually doesn’t last long—he’s either in sweats or in a robe all day

Only drives his bike on the weekend or if he’s going out of town but if he’s going on a trip for a couple of days with MC & if she’s got a bit of anxiety like me? He’ll stick to his car to make them comfortable

I feel like he enjoys the winter season. Maybe if it’s a slushy rainy winter more than a blizzards/snowy season. He loves bundling up, much to people’s surprise. He’s more than just his good looks and body love island fans!!!

Doesn’t post much on his socials. If you need to see what he’s about then you should do so in person or already know who he is. The internet can’t tell you much, in his opinion

Keeps himself in good health, I mean duh what kind of PT would he be 😉 goes on night jogs with reflector clothes on & occasionally morning jogs & at home workouts

Probably will date someone younger than him. Not by much, I don’t think he can take immaturity well. (That maybe how he views it) The most is 4 years younger than him

Henrik is his best bud from the show. They hang out all the time, crash at each other’s places, and vacation together all the time. They will be each other’s future best men forsure

Doesn’t go out of his way to talk to the rest of the guys from the show but if he happens to browse his feed and sees something he wants to comment on then he’ll carry a conversation of course

Far as the girls? He talks to Hannah & Priya from time to time. He also follows Hope and they like each other’s posts but not much communication is there either?

Either has a mint or black phone case, probably a Samsung galaxy user

Likes pistachio frozen yogurt but he’s lactose & doesn’t want to believe it :(

Smokes cigars when he’s out with his boys

Has a tight knit group of friends, majority of them are from the medical field since they all went to uni together + most of them are also married so the pressure is so on

*He’s the oldest out of his sibs so according to his parents he’s expected to be married first yet his baby sis is engaged and she’s 23*

wants a family...eventually. Probably will happen in his early thirties? The max for children is 2 for him. He knows they can be a HANDFUL due to his own friends who have kids + he’s a godfather and he’s babysat before so he knows how it goes!

enjoys his freedom as stated which further proves he’s a sag lol

Enjoys going to saunas to cleanse his pores/ get rid of toxins. It’s the easiest way for him to do so even tho his brother clowns him for it

His love language is deff physical touch. He loves hugs and resting his chin on top of your head, forehead to forehead, his nose pressed in between the space of your neck and shoulder, gentle squeezes, sitting next to each other with your legs touching, cuddling, sleeping on top of you or you on him, etc

He loves kissing. It’s automatic for him and it can also easily rile him up

Has strong opinions & will show them but will feel like he’s being attacked if it brings on a confrontation/argument

Will forgive and forget

Plays strategy board games

Makes his own natural healing creams & gives samples to his patients depending on their needs

His fav colors are: blue, white, & grey

Will grow a bit of facial hair in the cooler months if it’ll make mc happy (I’m a sucker for facial hair but hate it on myself lmao) but if he dislikes the feeling on his face he will shave and finds he likes a shaven face better, the facial hair makes him look a bit older—which is okay but that’s just his preference

When he stops putting gel in his hair/styling his hair in a quiff hairstyle it shocks fans with mc commenting on one of his pics, “you’re welcome x”

Likes going to the Hard Rock Cafe on causal weekends

also likes getting freaky in public, down for whatever 🤪

He’s a traveler so if he leaves the UK, I’m seeing him land in Toronto, Canada first and falling in love with it. I feel he would vibe well with the culture there, might even consider getting a vacation home in that location

Celeb crushes? Anne Hathaway, Beyoncé, Lupita Nyong'o, Anna Diop, Imaan Hammam, Jodie Comer, Megan Fox, Shay Mitchell, & Cassie Ventura Fine

Oh Lucas. I feel like we have similar tastes? Somewhat. He probably listens to more rock than I do? Maybe 80s rock moreso? & He listens to: WALK THE MOON, Allen Stone (his fav) , Emily king, Gavin Turek, Melanie Fiona, THEY., DPR live, & Sik-k

Anthem = Young the Giant, “Something to believe in”

[theisbifamilyisbi]

TIFI Chapter 1.5 Too Much Happens

In this chapter, I scream in agony. 

Abraham: “What if I were pregnant, too?”

I would kill a sim if you guys make me test if my portrait panel mod works. THERE BETTER BE A SINGLE BABY IN THERE, ISSY.

So I threw a birthday party for the twins because Issy wished for it. I wonder if Mochi is crying. 

Fun fact, the party wish was for Mochi but Hank Goddard was blocking Issy from getting her the entire party so I didn’t actually get the wish ;-; 

More importantly, HOW DO YOU MAKE THESE? I WANT THEM.

That’s Skittles aging up. Yay! 

She got the Eco-Friendly trait. I mean, it’s kind of interesting. I guess. 

Skittles: “This house is green, but not the good type of green.”

Mochi got the artistic trait, and that is her first painting in the background. 

Mochi: “My new artistic sense makes me realize our house is an eyesore.”

At least Connor is having fun. That kid there is Terrell Sekemoto, son of Emma Sekemoto and Leighton Sekemoto. And we see Ginny too. 

I missed it but apparently Iqbal Alvi married Tori Kimura so his last name changed. That must be awkward for his kids. 

This is the Keaton’s son I think. He has a... face. He looks kind of like a skull, in my eyes to be honest. 

Kind of? Also whatever that gif is from, I want to watch it. 

After I put them in their outfits I realized that they both have similar braids and I gave Skittles the braids Mochi had as a toddler. Oops? Thus, Mochi’s goggles. Also her eyebrows were scary.

I feel blessed that they’re fighting over cleaning up the plates.

KitKat: “You don’t have the skills for this, brother.”

Reeses: :(

REESES. MY POINTS. YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE WHO IS DOING THIS.

Reeses: “It’s Skittle’s fault!” 

Mochi: “Actually, I’m Mochi, brother.” 

I should probably make that bathroom bigger but I’m out of money. 

Remember when I said I’m out of money? I don’t think genies are cheating. 

Issy: “I must rub this lamp!”

Genie: “What do you want.”

Issy: “Beau-”

Issy. You’re already irresistable. And married. With five kids. And you’re pregnant. 

Issy: “Money.”

She rolled the wish for beauty but her slots were filled so it went away. Good. I’m not wasting this lamp. I’ve decided to make it more fair it’s going to be a once-per-generation thing. 

Issy: “OMG SPARKLES!”

I wouldn’t complain if you dropped a money bag on her head and killed her, Sims 2 Wishing Well Style. 

Awh they’re bonding. Also Mochi painting that picture is way after this picture. She hasn’t completed it yet. 

I’m keeping an ear on you. You will only play Dark Wave and Electronica, not kids music. 

Look the chess table and high chair is back! 

I’m not using that 100k for a full house until gen 2 where I update it in the heir’s colors. So until then just Issy’s greedy wishes and common sense is whats causing the buying. 

The bunk beds were annoying me when Abraham was reading kids to sleep, so I bought everyone individual beds. Isn’t it cute how they’re all together? Sorry for the walls being down, I didn’t want to heavily distort the view. 

Aw they’re sitting together! And I think Abraham is happy that either the twins aged up or there are two chairs for the table now because he didn’t use it before I sold it. 

That paint has only been there a week. It’s probably time to finish it. I really want a portrait of the heir and heir’s spouse to put in the basement of achievements. 

This table is blinding. But it was the cheapest long table. 

Pocky: “I hate you, always breaking, always dirty, toilet.”

I put toys outside for the kids to play with. And this is a full view of Skittles. I think she’s cute! 

Everyone is bonding! :D

What are the stages of eating a man, Issy?

Issy: “Gnomes are yummy!”

And so he was eaten by a giant. I’ve had this game, full expansions, for years, and never saw this. I guess it’s because I avoid parties lmao. 

My only issue with the playground stuff is the sims are outside at night and pictures are dark. 

KitKat: “This is depressing. The swings are better.”

You have four siblings, ask one of them to play with you!

Abraham really likes the chess table now! I guess it was the kids or the missing chair.

Issy: “I AM DISTURBED!”

PLEASE BE A SINGLE GIRL TO FULFILL THE WISHES.

Abraham: “Wait-another!?”

Good job Abraham. I mean, I guess you guys do have five kids. She’s going to be fine considering she had a home birth of triplets all on her own. 

Did I mention there’s a chance of quadruplets because of Story Progression?

Issy: *stares pensively out the window*

Welcome to hell, Twix Isbi! This single baby girl was born with Loner and Hates the Outdoors. 

I took a peek at her as an adult. She’s uh, kind of alright. Average, really. She took after her dad more than her sisters. 

Of course Pocky doesn’t go home after school. When does she? The bus is mocking me. 

Don’t worry. Mochi also wanted to stand in the rain after school instead of going home. 

Reeses went to a friends house. That is Michale McIrish. He’s the son of Fiona McIrish and Connor Frio. I wonder where his blonde hair came from?

He is blonde. He’s like Reeses blonde but the custom hair he’s modelling that I just got makes his hair look darker. Also the lighting in this house is atrocious. He’s a werewolf, likely because he was a Full Moon Baby. 

Skittles also went to a friends house. That is Terrell, again. They were bonding. Then he left her. 

Bonding again. Yay! 

All I’m saying is he really likes this chess set now. 

She decided to make her own food since nothing in the fridge was good. 

Issy was stir crazy so she brought Twix to the entertainment park where a show was going on to teach her how to talk. I wanted to watch a performance. 

Also Twix wasn’t happy to be here. She hates the outdoors. 

I was disappointed. Who are they all watching? There is no one! I hope this is a one time thing. I like this part of showtime, damn it!

Then Iqbal Kimura died. I was honestly watching all the elders arrive and was like “Welp someones dying.”

Issy: “FIGHT-O!”

Twix: “Fight-o!”

She did finish learning to talk as he died. 

I got them out of there in case they got a sad moodlet for watching someone die. Issy actually wanted to resurrect him but her wishes were full. THANK GOD.

Why do you try making my life hard, Issy?

Issy: “It’s just... SO SAD!”

Right, I think she’s over-emotional. 

So Issy rolled a wish. To woohoo with Abraham. Risky is currently at 10% for a pregnancy.

*SCREAMING* DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS?

I DIDN’T WANT TO TEST THE PORTRAIT MOD SO SOON!

YOU DESERVE THAT. YOU BETTER HAVE A SINGLE BABY THAT IS THE GENDER YOU WISH FOR. 

Abraham got promoted so he promptly left work, got said promotion, and read his favorite book outside. Baby Incoming, Preparing with Vigilance. 

One of the kids brought this handsome chap home. His name is Rhett Kao. He’s a werewolf. 

It was here I realized Pocky was missing. She thought she could make it home before I noticed but I counted kids in the house and realized I was missing someone. 

She rolled a wish to have a baby while pregnant.

GEE, I WONDER WHAT BEING PREGNANT DOES FOR YOU?

Issy: :D

Can I use you for your genes?

Rhett: “I feel like I’ve made a fatal error coming here today.”

Look it’s birthday time! Also, did I mention Pocky and Reeses got honor roll? KitKat skipped a day so she didn’t get an A. 

The teens aged up. This is KitKat WHOSE EYES ARE CLOSED. GRR. I hate this chapter. No one is on my side. You know she has purple eyes. And let me tell you, she is gorgeous! She got Natural Cook.

This is Pocky. Pocky is also very pretty. She got the Dog Person trait. Boooring. 

And Reeses. Reeses continues to have like no personality, and he got Computer Whiz. Anyway, I warned you he looked like his dad. I gave him glasses because they kind of make him look better. 

Pocky: “WHO WOKE ME UP FOR THIS SHIT?”

She’s such a grumpy butt sometimes.

I honestly don’t know what to say about you. Don’t look so smug. 

Reeses: “Everyone went back to sleep?!”

Pocky: “I’ll fuck you up if you wake me again.”

KitKat: *Unresponsive*

Don’t look at me like that Issy. I’m still mad at you. 

Points: 

Births: (5) +25 100K Simoleons: (1) +40 Honor Roll: (2) +10 . Bladder Fail: (2) -10 Total: +65

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