April Serenity A Love Rediscovered

Alessio De Luca has always known his fate….to marry, to lead, to obey. As the heir to one of the most powerful mafia families, his life is not his own. So when his father arranges his marriage to Isabella Montoya, the daughter of a ruthless cartel leader, he doesn’t resist. A deal is a deal. Until he meets her brother. Rafael Montoya is a man carved from shadows and blood. Feared by his enemies, obeyed without question, he is the devil in disguise. Ruthless, untouchable, and completely indifferent until Alessio walks into his world and shatters his carefully built walls. One stolen night. A dangerous mistake. A fire that refuses to die. Now, their families are on the brink of war, and Alessio and Rafael are trapped between duty and a desire that could destroy them both. Because in their world, love is the most dangerous gamble of all. And once you make a deal with the devil, there’s no turning back.

"Ganyan ka ba talaga kadesperada, Airith? Pati kapatid ko ay pipikutin mo para lang guminhawa ang buhay mo? Pera lang ba talaga ang habol mo sa isang lalaki?" Iyan ang katagang dumurog sa puso ni Airith sa muli niyang pagbabalik sa bahay ng pamilya Vergara, lalo pa't nagmula mismo ang mga salitang iyon sa dati niyang asawang si Sebastian. Anak ng pinakamayamang negosyante sa kanilang syudad si Airith Almazan, pero inilihim niya ang pagkakakilanlan niya sa pamilya Vergara. Kaakibat ng kontrata nilang kasal ni Sebastian ay itrinato lang siya sa pamamahay ng pamilya nito na higit pa sa isang katulong sa loob ng isang taon, hindi bilang isang manugang. Hindi lang iyon, napagdesisyunan pa ni Sebastian na makipaghiwalay sa kanya sa parehong araw na ibabalita niya sana rito ang tungkol sa kanyang pagbubuntis. Makalipas ang dalawang taon, isang araw ay ipinadukot siya ni Stephen, ang nakatatandang kapatid ni Sebastian. Humingi ito ng tulong sa kanya at inalukan siya nito ng isang pekeng kasal upang tuluyan na nitong manahin ang kumpanya at maisalba sa nagbabadyang pagbagsak. Nalaman niya mula rito na mayroong makapangyarihang tao ang umaatake sa kumpanya ng pamilya Vergara kaya ito nalagay sa ganoong sitwasyon. Saka niya lang din nalaman na kagagawan pala mismo iyon ng kanyang ama, upang kaparusahan sa pang-aapi sa kanya ng pamilya Vergara noon. Sa kagustuhang ayusin ang ginawa ng kanyang ama, napagdesisyunan niya na tulungan si Stephen. Kasama ito ay muli siyang nagbalik sa bahay ng pamilya Vergara. Kalaunan, ang akala niyang pekeng kasal nila ni Stephen ay unti-unti na palang nagiging totoo kasabay ng unti-unting pagkahulog ng kanyang loob dito.

Robert Moore, a ruthless 32-year-old billionaire, is forced into an engagement with Anya Orlova, the daughter of a powerful mafia boss. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he finds himself at the mercy of a dying man’s wish. Kayla, the daughter of an old friend, is the last person Robert ever wanted to end up with, but he’s willing to do whatever it takes to fulfill his old friend's wish and escape his arranged marriage to Anya. Kayla Levins, a beautiful and petite 28-year old, finds herself in an arranged marriage that is the last thing she wants. Having spent most of her life caring for her ailing father, Kayla is torn between her duty to fulfill his dying wish and her hatred for the arrogant, entitled billionaire. Nevertheless, Kayla and Robert find themselves in a contracted marriage, with each to their own motivations and gains. As they exchange vows and begin their new life together, Robert and Kayla must navigate the treacherous world of high-stakes business deals, mafia threats, and their own forbidden attraction. Robert must also confront his pasts and hidden secrets. With the Orlovas on their tail, Kayla and Robert work together to outsmart their enemies and protect their interests. But they begin to realize that their contract marriage may be more than just a convenient arrangement. As Robert's icy heart begins to thaw and Kayla's feelings for him deepen, they must confront the secrets and lies that have haunted them for so long. Will their love be strong enough to overcome the obstacles in their path, or will their contract marriage and secrets of their past tear them apart? Join Robert and Kayla on a journey of adventure, danger and romance.

Selene Carp had everything she could have wanted. Food, friends, and a family that promised they loved her and would stick by her. That ended, however, when she rejected the 2nd Lycan Prince's advances on their engagement day. The prince humiliated her in front of everyone. Instead of defending her, her family stated that she disgraced them and kicked her out. Liberated and after six years, she meets the crown Lycan Prince while working at a cafe. He expressed that they shared a bond that was irreplaceable and convinces her to move in with him. She accepted, but not because she wanted to be with him. Selene has her own agenda. The royal family and her family are no longer on good terms, and news of their affair caught the ears of both the crown prince and Selene's enemies faster than they thought. She doesn't mind. Selene has his love, affection and devotion. With a deal set with the Rogue King, who could get in her way? No one can step between a Lycan and his mate, much less in the way of a woman who had been twice scorned. *NOTE* A dark romance, no cheating between the MCs. No abuse. Mentions of de*th, su*cide, and parental neglect.

Lily Evan is a 23 years old ambitious girl who did her graduation in mass media and communication works in Scotland's top news agency. Young Mark Scott is from a Royal Devil family of Scotland. The identities of devils are hidden and now they live in this modern world to maintain balance along with the heavenly angels. Destiny plays a game and makes these two souls meet. Mark who never felt any kind of emotions in his life, started feeling them when he met Lily. But there are some dark secrets behind this man's identity which started revealing as Lily got closer to him. ~~~~~ "Lily, do you love me?" Mark asked which startled Lily. "I do," Lily accepted. "Why do you love me?" Mark asked from her. "I think love doesn't need reasons," Lily replied. "I don't love you," Mark asserted. "Will you still love me if I go away from your life or will you move on?" Mark asked. "What do you mean?" Lily queried Mark worriedly. "Just answer," Mark told Lily. "I don't think I will ever forget you especially your eyes," Lily answered. "I am not going anywhere," Mark stated and averted his gaze from Lily. "Are you saying the truth?" Lily questioned him. "Why do you think I am lying?" Mark asked. "Because I don't want you to go away. I found you after 6 years and if you will again go away then, I might feel sad," Lily truthfully replied. Mark's eyes grew big as this thing he never heard once from anyone. Everyone told him to fulfill his duties but no one said to him that they would feel bad if he would go away. Mark lifted his hand and cupped Lily's face and the next second she was shocked by Mark's move.

Camilla George is a young singer at a local bar, who has everything going for her at her pace, but her life took a huge turn when she bumped into her doppelganger in a mall one day, but only if that was all. She was proposed to marry her fiance. How could she marry the fiance of a girl, who looked just like her? How was she supposed to cope? Did you think she was going to agree to the setup? EXCERPT: “Why are you messing around with me? Your job is just look pretty, and be my wife!” the cold man rumbled while glaring at Camilla, and a heavy sigh escaped her lips. “And that is what I have been doing, Mr. Sanders!” she rattled, but the man hissed, not believing it. “No, you have been doing more. You had been seducing me, and snugging into my mind!” he accused. “Was that a bad thing? So did you mean I should go away?” Camilla asked, meeting the man's fiery gaze, and she sucked in air when the man's hot palm touched her back. “No, even if you do, I am going to find you with my last breath, because you need to take responsibility for me,” he says. “So what happened to the no falling in love rule,” Camilla asked with a solemn look. “Trash it!” he says, crashing his lips on hers.

"Lonely cold nights without anyone by your side, watching your father die in front of your eyes, watching your Mum lay like a lifeless body has undoubtedly made me cold from inside out. And let me tell you, it's not pleasant. I can be a monster with bad people and an angel with good, but for these people, I'm willing to get to my lowest point where I'll make them cry tears of pain. From this cruel man, all I want to take away is his pride and crush it between my fingers, and that's my promise to you wang. I'll do it, just watch how I play with your daughter and mess with your head. I'm sure you'll die out of grief only by trying to save her."Just wait and watch how i break your daughter piece by piece. The game has begun...

What would you do if you get a second chance at life? Would you correct the mistakes you made all along? Would you have chosen a different path? Anastasia Kimberly, the heir to the renowned Kimberly Enterprises, got a second chance at life after being brutally murdered by the people she had loved. Now, she's not only on a path of retribution but also making herself powerful and renowned in the industry. She's head strong and doesn't believe in love anymore. What will happen when Hades Shaw, a cold and ruthless businessman becomes infatuated with her? Embark on Anastasia's journey to love and retribution.

Pertamakali melihatnya aku terpesona. Kedua kali aku menatap bola mata indah itu aku tahu aku jatuh cinta. Pada dia yang menarik aku dari pusat tempat ku berpijak. Namun sayang aku tidak berani mengatakan kepada gadis pemilik senyum manis itu. Kenapa ? Karena aku lumpuh. Aku memang kaya, dari keluarga terpandang, namun mampukah aku memiliki tulus cintanya ? Dengan kondisi diriku yang cacat ini.

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