Alice Masquerade

Veronica, a musician in a band, finds herself on a sticky wicket when she realizes that the man of her dreams—Théo Reynaud—is an elaborate masquerade to his danger-seeking alter ego. As she tries to stay relevant in the music scene, she battles depression and bouts of anxiety while dealing with a dysfunctional long-distance relationship. Théo is a fashion model striving to make a good living in the cutthroat industry while moonlighting as an informant. After a vindictive crime boss endangers his family, he is tasked to complete his final assignment to keep his loved ones out of harm's way, and be with the woman he loves. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ genres: CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE, CRIME, DRAMA ▬▬▬▬▬▬ This is a work of fiction. Places, characters, dialogues, and incidents are either the product of the author's imagination, or are used fictitiously. This story contains profanity, sexual themes, drug usage, and some violence intended for mature readers. Read at your own risk. [DISCLAIMER: The author does not own the original images on the book cover.]

"I'll make sure that you will regret marrying me and you will suffer because of what your family did to my girlfriend." — Valerian Fernsby, leader of the England Mafia. ——— Bilang isang taong lumaki sa tahanan na itinuturing siyang black sheep ng pamilya, hindi kailanman nawawalan ng pagkakataon si Alice Hermione Dawson na tanungin ang kanyang sarili kung ano ang mali sa kanya at kung bakit siya mali ang pagtrato sa kaniya. Isang bagay lamang ang nais niya, ang tratuhin siya ng kanyang pamilya bilang bahagi nila. Pero ang ibinigay sa kanya ay pakasalan ang isang lalaking hindi niya man lang kilala. At sa pinakamasamang bahagi, ang lalaking pakakasalan niya ay ang lider ng isang Mafia Group sa England. Valerian Fernsby, isang malamig at walang awang tao. Isang bagay lang ang gusto niya, ang makamit ang katarungan para sa kanyang kasintahan, na namatay dahil sa pamilya ng dalaga. Kaya pinakasalan niya si Alice dahil ito ang magbabayad para sa ginawa ng pamilya nito sa kanyang yumaong kasintahan. Pero magtatagumpay ba si Valerian na makamit ang katarungan para sa kanyang kasintahan kung malalaman niyang wala namang alam si Alice tungkol sa mga maling ginagawa ng kanyang pamilya? O mas pipiliin niyang hindi ito pakinggan dahil maaring nagsisinungaling lang ito? Magtatagumpay ba si Valerian sa kaniyang plano kung unti-unti nang nahuhulog ang loob niya sa anak ng pumatay sa kaniyang yumaong kasintahan?

Evelyn Rose never imagined her first taste of forbidden pleasure would come at a masquerade ball, hidden behind a mask and lost in the arms of a stranger. But one night with Sebastian Kane, a billionaire CEO, addict, and master of control, leaves her craving more than just his touch. Sebastian doesn’t do love. He does domination. Sex is his escape, his weapon, his addiction. And Evelyn? She’s a temptation he can’t resist, a flame he’s desperate to consume. Their chemistry would ignite a dangerous game of power, pleasure, and obsession. A scandal that could destroy them both. But even as the world tries to tear them apart, Sebastian and Evelyn can’t deny the raw, primal connection that binds them. Not until….. Warning: This book contains explicit scenes, morally complex characters, and a love story that will leave you in suspense.

When Emma Larson wakes up to a positive pregnancy test after a scorching night at a masquerade ball, her world turns upside down. The father? Liam Knight, her billionaire CEO boss—a man she's never met outside of the piercing eyes behind a gold mask. Ordered to keep her secret to protect her career, Emma defies the odds, drawn to Liam's hidden warmth and the truth about their night. Dogged by office rivals and pursued by Liam's history, Emma uncovers a plot: a rival coworker, Vanessa, and Liam's vengeful ex, Sophia, will stop at nothing to ruin them both. As their forbidden passion blazes, Emma's pregnancy grants her unexpected strength, transforming her from analyst to force of change. With a corporate empire at stake and a baby on the way, Emma and Liam must risk their love to safeguard their future—or lose everything.

On the day Alice learned that her boyfriend was marrying her aunt, a car ran her over. To make things worse, the car owner dragged her inside and violated her! A month later, she was told that she got pregnant. When she was getting whipped for bringing disgrace on her family, an intimidating man came to her rescue. Turned out the father of her baby was Maxwell, the most affluent and mysterious guy nationwide!

ALICE RILEY “I like you; you’re a wonderful girl. But your stubbornness? I can’t deal with that. Unless you change—” Before he could finish, I said goodbye and walked out. Just a week into dating, and all he could see was my so-called obstinance. Honestly, dating wasn’t my thing. Men admired my looks, sure, but my mind? That was a different story. A few dates were all it took for them to brand me as headstrong or argumentative. I was okay with that. I had no intention of changing myself to fit someone else’s expectations. Then came Vivian Scott, the enigmatic CEO of Scott Group. He was unlike anyone I’d met before. Why wasn’t he running for the hills like the rest? Did he actually think he could tame me, bend me to his will? VIVIAN SCOTT I had everything a man needed to make women swoon—looks, power, status, and wealth. Becoming the CEO of Scott Group at a young age had made me responsible, but it hadn’t dulled my appetite for fun. Whenever I encountered a beautiful woman, I knew exactly how she’d react. I never missed an opportunity to tease and charm my way into her good graces. It was all harmless fun—short-lived and never serious. That was until I met Alice Riley. Alice was gorgeous, no doubt, but it wasn’t just her beauty that intrigued me. Her sharp wit and unyielding attitude set her apart. She wasn’t like the women I’d known before. Unfortunately for her, she thought that throwing up walls and flaunting her defiance would keep me at bay. What’s more thrilling than conquering the impossible? I was determined to bring her to my track! __________ Cover Image Credit: Image by Freepik

[cw//mature content] Tunanganmu adalah pria simpanan dari istri pamanmu sendiri? Cherry Naomi mungkin sudah gila menerima perjodohan dengan Jenaro Rafandra yang jelas–jelas sudah menjalin hubungan terlarang bersama Jessica Alice, istri pamannya sendiri. Wanita penuh ambisi itu menantang dirinya untuk mencuri hati tunangannya itu selama 200 hari. Mampukah Cherry Naomi melakukannya?

According to a wise saying, 'a person often meet her destiny on the road she takes to avoid it'. This was the case of twenty years old Lara Kingston also known as Phoenix. She is a talented acrobat and a ruthless assassin. Thirteen years ago, Lara lost everything she held dear. Ever since then, her heart remained frigid. On her path to seek revenge, she encountered Dex Logan at a masquerade party organized by David Kingston, – Lara's ruthless and cold-hearted uncle, who was responsible for the mysterious death of her parent Dex Logan, is the twenty- seven years old, handsome billionaire CEO of the Logan Aviations. He is an optimist, a ruthless dictator in disguise, and a hopeless romantic. It was love at first sight for Dex but a huge annoying distraction for Lara. Would Lara consider Dex's proposal at the cost of her personal vendetta? Would she forgive Dex after learning the bitter truth surrounding her parents death? Would love triumph or would it come crashing down?

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Amelia, an artist struggling to live a life full of dreams and hardships, finds herself caught in an unexpected vortex after a wild night at a masquerade ball. She wakes up with a hazy memory of piercing blue eyes and a powerful presence, without knowing who the man was or what happened? A few weeks later, Amelia's life changed forever when she realized she was pregnant. The baby's father? None other than the Lycan King, a powerful and dangerous creature who rules the hidden world of werewolves. Forced into a world of magic, danger, and forbidden love, Amelia must adapt to a new life. He must navigate the dangerous politics of the Lycan Kingdom, learn to control the new powers that arise within him, and face the wrath of the King's jealous couple. In the midst of this chaos, Amelia must choose: accept her fate as the Lycan King's mate, or fight for her freedom and the life she lives.