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When Valerie Adams gets to know that she is betrothed to the youngest billionaire in New York, just to save her father's dying company, it is two nights after she caught her boyfriend cheating on her with her best friend. She is upset with the news of the betrothal and becomes more pissed when she finally meets him. Ryan Lorenzo is the most arrogant, pompous, and cold-hearted guy she will ever cross paths with. He is less interested in keeping a woman but what he needs is a wife to satisfy his parent's desires for him to be married and considered responsible. Valerie decides to take advantage of the situation, to save her father's company and to make her cheating boyfriend jealous. She suggests a CONTRACT for their marriage and Ryan is making the RULES.

Lalaine was an adopted child who was married to the child of those who adopted her. But Carlos doesn't lover her and does not agree with his parent's first issue, that Carlos is marrying their adopted daughter. Carlos thinks of Lalaine as just a golddigger who entered his life and even though the first time he met Lalaine, he didn't like her because his parents were often angry with him and their parents were often proud of Lalaine. Is there still a chance that everything will change in their marriage if Carlos often hurts Lalaine? Is there a chance that Carlos will love her despite his anger at their forced marriage?

Kembalinya Amanda ke tanah air disambut oleh berita duka. Dia kehilangan sang adik yang begitu disayangi. Tanah kuburan masih basah, tetapi sang papa malah mendesaknya untuk segera menikah. Bukan dengan pria yang ia cintai. Namun, dengan seorang duda yang tak lain adalah suami mendiang adiknya sendiri. Maksud hati ingin meminta restu untuk menikah dengan sang kekasih, tetapi situasi malah membuat semua menjadi rumit. Sungguh Amanda tidak pernah menyangka jika disuguhkan permintaan yang mengejutkan tersebut. Menikahi mantan adik ipar dan menjadi ibu sambung untuk bayi perempuan usia sebulan? Sangat menggelikan sekaligus miris karena mengingat umur mereka yang terpaut cukup jauh. Namun, bagaimana caranya dia menolak? “Di mana-mana yang ada sugar baby atau sugar daddy, sedangkan aku? Masa’ iya jadi sugar mommy. Radit terlalu muda untuk jadi suamiku. Ini gila!!”

After getting mated to an Alpha from the Mountain Pack, Jade happily follows him home to start her new life but she's totally unprepared to discover that he's part of a set of triplets who are her mates too! It's an unusual situation but it comes with exciting days and steamy nights. She was having the time of her life until she becomes pregnant and the brothers begin to fight over the unborn baby's paternity. Unable to cope with the chaos, she goes to her childhood home to escape from the conflict. Her unexpected visit starts a chain reaction that leads her down a dark rabbit hole filled with secrets, lies, betrayal and a world of unpleasant surprises. Will she eventually have her happy ending or is she doomed to a life of endless confusion?

Lena Carrington and Alaric Winfield have been rivals since childhood, always competing with each other—from school to adulthood. When Lena’s family faces a financial crisis and her fiancé of three years heartlessly dumps her, all her old friends turn a blind eye, leaving her to fend for herself. One day, she runs into her ex-boyfriend, who’s with his new girlfriend, eager to watch her hit rock bottom. Frustrated and unwilling to give in, she then bumps into Alaric, her lifelong adversary. "Beg me, and maybe I’ll help you," he says, arms crossed, watching her with amusement. "I’d rather die than beg you. Keep dreaming." But later, she turns back. “Fine, help me! Name your terms.” He gives a slight smile, “Deal.” One night, she accidentally kisses him, and soon, she starts to notice that something about Alaric is changing...

Arthur Salacosa has always been passive. He lets the flow decide where he would end up. So when they needed to move due to his father's job, he readily agreed without any qualms. He thought it would be just another city, with new people to observe, and a new place to pass by. However, it wasn't just any city—it was Delta. The city known to have the highest vampire population rate and the only city led by a vampire. Would Art continue living his life riding the tides? Or will there be something at Delta that will turn his life upside down? Maybe a few crimes, some strange friends, and a vampire love interest?

Blind date? Why Not! That was Lea's first thought when offered by her sister. However, who would have thought that the blind date would end in a mess? The complications at the beginning of the meeting made Lea even more hostile to Shane, even though, in their hearts, they loved each other.

"I, Easton Braylle, son of Norman Braylle and future alpha of the Silver Moon Pack, hereby reject you, Catherine the Slave, to be my mate." Catherine had lost her memories due to trauma from the attack as a child and had been enslaved since the day her parents died at the mere age of 10, or so she thought. She had been bullied, mocked, and tormented after Norman's followers brought her to him forcefully just when she attempted to escape. 8 years later, she discovers who her mate is from the Silver Moon Pack. But that person rejected her after that night...tying her up and throwing her into a cage . But something happened that she least expected... Her memories came flooding back and she met two hot werewolves who both turned out to be her mates! Will she be able to resist the hottest, strongest, most dangerous Alpha alive or the incredibly handsome, super kind, and gentleman Beta of Blood Moon Pack? In the end, she only has to choose one mate to give her love. Who is it going to be??? BOOKS- Born To Be My Luna ( COMPLETED). Alpha's Cursed Luna (ONGOING). Alpha Hunter (ONGOING).

Caroline Cassidy had always led a sheltered life, but everything changed when she moved to a new town and met the infamous school bad boy, Nathaniel Wilson. Before she knew it, Caroline found herself tangled up in his dangerous world, and when Nathaniel blackmailed her, she was forced to make some tough decisions. Despite her initial resistance, the sparks between them soon turned into a fiery passion that neither of them could resist. But just as their relationship was heating up, Caroline was kidnapped, and the shocking revelation that she was pregnant added a new layer of complications... *** "Nathan, please don't do this," I begged him. "You look so good, Cece. I wanna eat that little pussy of yours." I was horrified. I didn't know what to do. "I will complain on you," I threatened. "And lose your dignity? You wouldn't do that," he said, moving closer to me. As he reached out and touched the top of my skirt, I felt my face drain of color. I knew I had to get away from him, fast.

A life of blood diamonds and riches beyond belief- was a life Jane was thrust into when her brother owed the Mafia money. As payment for both their lives, she is forced to wed the most dangerous man in the country, Alvaro Castillo. Jane wants to make a run for it once he trusts her but will she be able to when she learns who he is under all that edgy exterior? Or will her heart be swayed, making her want to stay, damning all agreements. —————————————— Other books like this: The Mafia Boss's PA- a.k.a, CONSTANTINE.