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From the moment Juno Genovese could understand right from wrong, her life was a shadowed existence. Born into the great Genovese dynasty as a twin, she was deemed unimportant, her existence measured solely in service to her younger brother's life and future. Her identity, forged to masquerade as her brother, living as his perfect stand-in, preparing him for his eventual rise as the 'heir' to their family's empire. But fate had other plans. A sudden attack ravaged the world she had known, the walls of the carefully constructed world her parents thrust her into, came crumbling around her. Torn from the hands of her family and thrust into a life-changing situation. Mistaken for the heir apparent, Juno found herself in the clutches of Vito Costello, the enigmatic and fiercely intelligent heir to the rival Costello Conglomerate. Trapped in a web of intrigue and danger, Juno found herself deciding between loyalty to her family and the irresistible pull of a forbidden connection with Vito. And as her bond with Vito deepened, Juno discovered not only her own strength and stability, but also the murky depths of the world she had been thrust into. Betrayal lurked in every corner, secrets whispered like poison, and the thin line between ally and foe blurred more each day. In this immersing tale of deception, hearts, and redemption, Juno Genovese takes the highway as she fights for her freedom, identity, and finally, her own future.

Lilian and her family lives crumbled when their father, Mr Grey passed away. She and her family was kidnapped and maltreated for days and her mother almost losing her life in the hospital over her father’s unpaid debt to the Mafia Lord, Alexander Nick. Lilian is forced to become Alexander’ wife after his fiance left him at the alter. She agreed to marry Alexander to avoid her family from being killed. Life became a living hell for lilan as she was always alone and had to deal with Alex arrogant attitude. ******* “Why is my fianced not on the alter with me?” Alex asked his best man, Martin. “Sir, information reaching me that Vanessa flew away with Mafia Vicenzo and his crew” he replied Alexander’s eyes widened. “Sir, it has been discovered that Vanessa is an alley to Vicenzo,” Martins continued. Alexander bit his lips and his eyes were filled with anger. “So she has been working with my greatest enemy. I will kill that bitch and cut off her head when I set my eyes on her.” he said and turned abruptly when his eyes fell on Lilian. “Is that the kidnapped lady,” Alexander asked Martin. “Yes, sir.” Martin nodded. “I want her,” Alex said. “What?” Martin turned and looked at Alex. “Get her ready to join me at the alter or I’ll kill everyone here.” Alex gave him a cold stare. ****** What will happen when Lilian discovers the soft side of Alex? Will Lilian fulfil her duties as a contract wife without falling in love with Alex?

Everyone in the social circle of Kingsford said I was nothing more than a lapdog raised by Charles Mankin. I was always at his beck and call. I did every filthy, ludicrous thing for him under the sun. When he street raced, I rode shotgun. When he drank himself senseless, I made him hangover soup. When he chased girls, I prepared protection for them. Over time, everyone knew: Charles had a dog who never ran, never bit back, no matter how hard he kicked. They all said I must be madly in love with him. Even Charles started to believe it. So he pushed further, more freely, more cruelly, crossing lines as if they never existed. Then came my twenty-fifth birthday. He, in a rare stroke of mercy, said he'd celebrate it with me. But instead, what he got was the news that I was leaving the country. He went berserk, charging through the airport like a man possessed. I peeled his fingers off my wrist one by one, smiling like I'd never been happier. "Don't be stupid," I told him, still smiling. "That was never love." That night, Charles smashed apart his family home like a rabid dog.

My flight was suddenly canceled, so I dragged my suitcase back home. As soon as I stepped inside, I saw torn black stockings scattered on the floor. This was the eighth time Simon Jones had brought a different woman home. The sound of running water and a young woman’s laughter echoed from the bathroom. I didn’t cry or make a scene. Instead, I sat quietly on the couch, waiting for them to finish. Everyone assumed I would continue being Simon’s devoted fool like before. But no one knew that the man I truly loved had returned. After tonight, Simon, the stand-in, would be discarded.

Tumakas si Khaliyah Dadonza sa mansyon nila nang madinig niya sa papa niya na ipapakasal siya sa pangit na anak ng isang Mafia boss bilang bayad sa malaking utang niya rito. Kaya naman, agad-agad ay pumunta si Khaliyah sa probinsya, sa bahay ng kaibigang niyang si Moreya. Pero imbis na ang kaibigan niya ang madatnaan doon ay ang hot tito ni Moreya ang nakita niya. Ito na pala ang nakatira doon dahil nasa ibang bansa na ang kaibigan niya. Wala na siyang ibang mapupuntahan dahil nag-iisa lang si Moreya sa totoong kaibigan niya, kaya naman nakiusap siya sa Tito Larkin ni Moreya na doon muna siya magtatago at mag-stay, pero kapalit nito ay isang kasunduang magiging alipin siya sa bahay ni Tito Larkin Colmenares. Alipin ng isang hot tito na type na type niya ang katawan at mukha. Dahil sa sobra-sobrang pagmamakaawa ni Khaliyah, nagkaroon sila ng contract na ginawa ni Tito Larkin. Magiging mag-asawa sila habang doon nagtatago si Khaliyah. Pinakasalan siya ni Tito Larkin para hindi siya makasuhan ng kidnapping. Magiging mag-asawa lang sila dahil sa papel, pero sa loob ng bahay, alipin lang talaga siya ni Tito Arkin. Ayos lang kay Khaliyah ang maging alipin, lalo na’t isang Hot Tito ang paglilingkuran niya. Kaysa magbuhay princessa at magpakasal siya sa isang mayamang anak na mafia boss pero sobrang sama naman ng itsura ng mukha. Akala niya’y madali lang ang lahat ng ginagawa niya roon, magluto, maglinis, maglaba at sumunod sa mga utos nito Tito Larkin. Pero paano kung mas mahirap palang labanan ang tukso? Sa bawat araw na kasama niya si Tito Larkin ay lalo siyang nauuhaw sa isang bagay na hindi niya dapat pagnasaan. Magtatagal kaya si Khaliyah bilang alipin ni Tito Larkin, o tuluyan na siyang magpapasakop sa tukso?

She never meant to steal her sister’s life. She never meant to steal her sister’s groom. On the night before the wedding, tragedy struck. Her glamorous twin sister was left in a coma, and with her last whispered plea, she begged: “Don’t let him know. Be me… until I wake up.” Now, she stands at the altar wearing her sister’s gown, holding the hand of Adrian Cruz — the powerful young CEO every woman dreams of marrying. But Adrian doesn’t know the truth. He doesn’t know his bride has a twin. He doesn’t know the woman in his arms is someone else entirely. And yet… the more he touches her, the more obsessed he becomes. Because this “new wife” isn’t the cold, ambitious woman he courted. She’s different. Softer. Addictive. Irresistible. She swore she would protect her sister’s secret. But every night she spends in his arms pushes her deeper into forbidden desire. And when her sister wakes up… She’ll have to choose: Give him up. Or let the lie destroy them all.

I am Ella Collins, the mate of the Darkshadow Pack's Alpha. Our pack was the strongest in Nomerika. Everyone knew Darkshadow was the top pack in the entire region. They had swallowed up countless smaller packs and made plenty of enemies along the way. After Adam marked me, he took me to every pack banquet and ceremony. He even introduced me to allied packs, proudly telling them I was his beloved mate. Everyone believed he loved me deeply. I believed it too. I was completely immersed in that love. However, I overheard him talking to his Beta one day. "There are so many packs that hate me. They'd tear me apart if they had the chance. "If I don't claim Ella and make her look like the one I love most, they'll target my real weakness—Amy." His words struck me like lightning. I finally learned the truth. I was nothing but a carefully chosen decoy. I was Adam's shield, designed to protect the woman he truly loved. I had foolishly mistaken his attention for affection and his betrayal for love. When I finally left Adam and disappeared into the distance… That was when he began to regret everything.

Natalie used to hate stuffed animals. Now she's head-over-heels for a cotton doll. She called it "honey" and told our daughter, Yara, it was her real dad. Cool. Guess that made me the family ghost. At Yara's parent-teacher conference, I finally snapped and handed Natalie the divorce papers. Cue the gasps. Suddenly, I'm the villain. She slapped me—full drama mode. "It's just a doll! Why are you being so extra?" Yara hugged it like it was about to save the world, giving me the death stare. I shrugged, smirking. "You're the one who said it's your dream husband and Yara's one and only dad. So, like... why am I still here?"

His breath was fire against her throat.Her back hit the cold stone wall of the mansion."Tell me who you are," he growled, voice thick with rage—and something darker."I don't know," she whispered, trembling.But her eyes glowed. And deep down, something ancient stirred. Liana Bellarose was mistaken for a powerful Alpha’s bride—and taken. But what begins as a terrifying mix-up quickly unravels into something far bigger. Hidden within her is a power long thought extinct, one that could shift the balance of the entire werewolf realm. Now, every Alpha wants her. But Liana isn’t here to be claimed. She’s here to reclaim everything.

After being abused by everyone, Elena’s life took a dramatic turn when she was rescued by Alpha Xavier. To save her life, she became the replacement for his bride who died on the wedding day which was rumored to be the Alpha’s doing. Shrouded with dark rumors, Alpha Xavier was known as a heartless tyrant who cared about nothing but his power. To him, as long as he controlled his world, nothing else mattered. Until Elena. She’s everything he never expected. ~~ Follow me on ig author_ilma ~~