Almost Kisses

Marcus Thorne wears several masks in his life—playing retired pirate, Captain Hawk, is his favorite, but if his secret is discovered, he could die. Captivated by his enemy’s daughter, Marcus kidnaps her, but in return, she captures his heart…until he discovers Isabelle is one of Napoleon’s spies with the power to endanger his life and the lives of his friends. After her release, Isabelle can’t stop thinking about her masked abductor and how he’d stolen her heart before ridding her of his presence. Betrothed to a man who strangely reminds her of the man whose kisses set her ablaze, she marries him, only to discover he’s not who he seemed to be as he is withholding secrets. But then…so is she.

Five years after the death of her husband, Penelope Hampson meets Jeremy Gilbert at a party, and the attraction between them is just so intense. Four months later, things had moved really fast between them and Penny is so much in love with Jeremy... And Jeremy loves her too—well, at least he says he does. But the problem is that Jeremy could not.... Or would not ask her to marry him. He seems to want the whole relationship package—Except the responsibility. ------------------ The thirst that kisses could not quench.... Was Jeremy right? Should Penny give in to his demands. The attraction between them had now grown into a throbbing, scorching flame of desire. She could no longer be satisfied with just those passionate, disturbing kisses. And Jeremy was a man. He wanted more —much more —than kisses.

"You can't love him, you need someone who you're more compatible with," he insisted. His arms moved suddenly, his palms slamming against the wall beside my head, his arms locked into place. "You wouldn't know," I gritted out in frustration. Landon sighed, leaning in further till his soft lips pressed against my neck lightly, briefly, making me gasp. "Trust me, I know exactly who you suit," he whispered. "Remember the night at your house after dinner?" He asked, his lips leaving soft kisses up to my ear. I shuddered, nodding. He smiled gently against my skin. "I did want to kiss you."

Celestine Sandoval's married life was once every woman's dream. Because of the wealth she had, she was able to marry the man she had longed for a long time. It was an almost perfect life for her, but everything turned different when her father passed away. She was obligated to take over all their businesses and properties, but then her husband's treatment towards her became totally different, leading to an abusive relationship. From that moment, her life became miserable and complicated. Her husband made numerous attempts on her life, which almost led to a violent confrontation, ultimately resulting in her tragic death. Celestine Sandoval was buried alive, without any semblance of justice being served. Before taking her last breath, she vowed to herself that she will rise from the grave to seek revenge.

At a company party, Taylor Kennedy plays a game of mouth-to-mouth cookie biting with his female assistant as everyone watches. I blend into the crowd and laugh along. The room instantly falls silent. The assistant bursts into tears and plays the victim. Taylor lets go of her, turns to me, and coldly scolds me in front of the entire company. He berates me for not knowing how to read the room and being a buzzkill. Then, without hesitation, he wraps his arm around the assistant and kisses her deeply as I watch. If this were before, I would've stormed over in a rage and ripped them apart. Then, I would've humiliated her in front of everyone, not caring whose pride I trampled. But now, I feel nothing. Not even as I watch them kiss. Not even though today marks my ten-year anniversary with Taylor.

Sherry was ready to leave her billionaire husband's mansion. She was mad because his husband backed out on his words and didn't give her a divorce based on their agreement before their twins were born. Ready to leave, she showered her adorable twins with kisses and hugged them one last time, hoping that when they grew up, they wouldn't hate her for abandoning them. Her husband stood near the door; he declared, "If you leave this house today, you will never see the twins again." Distraught, she replied, "Take care of the twins for me." Sherry exited the room with tears falling on her cheeks. While descending the staircase, a nagging question was burning in her mind. Is it worth abandoning her twins just to be with the guy who can make her happy?

One impulsive kiss to hide from an ex. One desperate contract to save a child. After a double betrayal by her boyfriend and best friend, Lyra impulsively kisses a handsome stranger in a grocery store to avoid being seen weak.That stranger turns out to be Lucas Thorne, a cold tech billionaire whose traumatized nephew Leo, has been silent since an accident. When Lyra is hired as Leo's specialist, the boy forms an unbreakable bond with her the only person who can bring back his voice. To ensure his son's recovery, Lucas proposes a one year marriage contract. But as Leo begins to speak and the fake family starts feeling real, Lyra and Lucas must decide if their marriage ends when the contract does, or if they're ready to admit that the healing wasn't just for the child it was for them too.

My arms wrapped tighter around his neck, pulling him closer. Our hearts beat fast at every minute. Burke's hand found my right boobs, and he pressed unto it gently, making me moan. Burke’s kisses trailed down my neck, sending shivers. I moaned softly. His lips returned to mine, the kiss intensifying, and our emotions running wild. Time stood still. Just as our passion peaked… A knock sounded on Burke's door. Catherine gets wrappers with her Alpha lover after he abandoned her seven years ago. But she was already in a relationship with a human, called Jaxon Pace. Would she go back to her Alpha, or she will stay with her present lover, Jaxon Pace.

Cheska lauret even though she had a boyfriend at a minor age, she became matured by loving, you will know that she only fell in love once and can give all her love for the man even if there is nothing left for her. But her world almost collapsed when she found out that her boyfriend had cheated on her and was going to be the father of her cousin's friend's child. She was so hurt that she almost dreamed of life and disappeared like a bubble. She didn't even notice that there was a man who was secretly in love with her. Because she was unlucky in love, she became numb and didn't know that the man who kidnapped her loved her,But despite all the help it gave her and rescuing her from disaster, he gradually felt like she was being inloved.

"Say it!" He ordered "Lucas.." She whimpered at his knowing hand between her thighs. "Good girl" Jessica despised him, for ordering her around, he was almost everything she hated ..but oh his so sweet touch...