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Don’t stray from the path… When Siorin encounters a mysterious black-haired mage in the forest on her way to the local good-witch, she knows better than to stray from the path. Doing so would be inviting trouble from the fairy brethren with whom mankind shares their world. His plight, however, moves her, and she rescues him despite misgivings. Rivyn has cast a destiny spell which he believes brought him Siorin, so he doesn’t hesitate to steal her, well and truly taking her off her path when he does so. The mage irresistibly draws and seduces Siorin as he leads her on an adventure that transverses their world, encountering all manner of brethren, for Rivyn is on quest is to rebuild his power so that he can return to the Fae Court and reclaim what has been stolen from him. But what Rivyn has lost is not what he needs to seek. Will Rivyn choose his power, or his heart?

"Why are you angry?" I asked him. "It's not like we're a couple." He stopped, and stared at me, boring my eyes with his emerald eyes. "If we are…" He paused, clenching his jaw, "then am I allowed to be angry?” I looked at him like he was insane. “Then we'll take it to that level." He continued. "I'm serious. I want you.” Leizel Snow Garcia Waterstrings is not just fierce. She's more than that. Ending up as an ice cream worker in a local ice cream shop, it was her one step of becoming a strong and independent woman. And that's when a cold-hearted stranger came in view. Eion Aurelio Hudson. Out of seven billion people in the world, the two hard-headed people crossed paths, making her "strong and independent woman" facade slowly fall apart. With all the dramas, free food, forgotten birthdays, Robot handling, idiots around, and emotional crisis, will she be able to melt his winter heart with her blazing fire or will this fire be put away instantly? ``` ``` One Blazing Head. One Winter Heart. Two Hard-headed people. A huge disaster. (Book 1 of Hearts Series but can be read as standalone)

Revenge was her only reason for living. Alice wanted them to feel the same pain she endured. Her heart died along with him the day he died. She would never love another. She was trained to have no compassion and to show no mercy, but what will happen when Alice finds out everything she was told was a lie? What will she do when her whole reason for living changes? Kevin was adopted by the most feared mafia leader. When he came of age he took over from his adoptive father. He kept his promise he made her when they parted. He searched for her as he promised, but what happens when he found her and finds out she is their clans sworn enemy and not the same girl he used to know what will he do?

I run my hands through his thick dark fur and wonder how the man I love can be a beast. A wolf. "He wants a baby. I want to save my brother's life. He has the money. I have the ability to carry life." Alisa's brother has a limited time to live, and for poor orphans, Alisa has to find a way to save her brother's life. She gets the offer to carry a billionaire's baby, and accepts, but falls deep in love with him. He is a werewolf, however, and his pack comes after her life to keep their existence secret. And their leader is a boy who has loved Alisa for as long as she can remember.

On the night of his wedding, the bride ran. And in her place, her younger brother was forced into the Alpha’s arms. Now bound to a man he cannot stand, the young omega is trapped in a world of silk cages and iron chains. His husband is a ruthless mafia king with a heart carved from betrayal. To him, this marriage is nothing more than punishment, a cruel reminder of the woman who abandoned him. But hate burns hot, and desire burns hotter. What begins as vengeance and resentment slowly twists into something neither of them can control. Every stolen kiss, every brutal touch, every clash of wills drags them deeper into dangerous territory. When lies unravel and forbidden bonds ignite, both Alpha and Omega must decide: Will they be each other’s ruin… or their only salvation?

Lovely Mendoza is a simple and invisible girl in her society. People may not always notice her unless she's doing something ungrateful. She thought that all people unlike her except her mom who always sees her good deeds, and believes that someday she will be a great person. Until Lovely meets Irma, Agnes and Prim the three girls have been Jake's (ex) girlfriends at the same time. Wanting them to have a revenge to Jake who broke their hearts, they use Lovely to make Jake fall for her and then break the playboy's heart.

Madison Byers returns to the dazzling city of Los Angeles, determined to reclaim her family's legacy after the tragic loss of her father. Yet, standing in her way is a menacing uncle with ambitions to seize her father's empire. In a city where power and wealth rule, Madison's last hope for redemption takes an unexpected twist when she shares a passionate one-night encounter with Tyler Marshal, the charismatic billionaire playboy. Tyler Marshal, accustomed to a world of deceit and danger, suddenly finds himself captivated by Madison's wit and determination. Their lives collide, and a whirlwind of events propels them into an arranged marriage neither of them saw coming. As they navigate the treacherous waters of high society, deceit, and hidden agendas, the fate of their families hangs in the balance. Trusts are shattered, and long-buried secrets claw their way to the surface. In a city where destiny can change with a stolen kiss or a fleeting touch, Madison and Tyler must dance to the unpredictable tune of fate while facing relentless opposition at every turn. Sometimes, destiny also begins with the brush of lips or touch, but how well can both parties dance to its tune with the many oppositions?. In "Thorns of the Heart", a tale of love, intrigue and power, will they emerge victorious or be consumed by their demons?

Miranda De Costa loved Racing. she was addicted to her freedom and wouldn't leave it for anything . Not until Her elder sister ran away with her lover leaving her betrothed which forced her to come home to take her sister's place else her younger sister Arianna will have to take her place. she couldn't let her seventeen years old sister to get married off to a man twice her age. Never. Anda was faced with two things. Get married and play queen or make Nelson Don Fisco to lose interest in her. oh.. but how could she know Crown Prince Nelson loved challenges?

The Robinson and Fowl families are both powerful, wealthy, and influential, deeply involved in legitimate business and mafia activities. To solidify their power and wealth, the Robinsons propose an alliance through marriage, which the Fowls agree to, thinking it will benefit both families. Unbeknownst to the Robinsons, the Fowls have twin daughters: Klarisse, who ran away from the mafia life to live independently, and Klara, who is frail and has always stayed with their parents. When Klara unexpectedly dies, the Fowls convince Klarisse to take her sister’s place in the arranged marriage to maintain the alliance. Klarisse marries Alexander Robinson, who is shocked to find out they already know each other. Alexander is secretly in love with Maxine, which Klarisse soon discovers. Despite her growing feelings for Alexander, Klarisse allows him and Maxine to meet secretly, hoping to respect their relationship. However, Maxine, feeling hurt and unwilling to be a mistress, decides to leave without informing anyone. Alexander is devastated by Maxine's disappearance, but Klarisse stands by him, revealing she had a twin sister who was supposed to marry him. Klarisse remains supportive despite Alexander’s initial anger, and over time, Alexander begins to fall in love with Klarisse. They build a peaceful and loving life together, eventually having fraternal twins. However, chaos erupts when Alexander’s enemy resurfaces and kidnaps Maxine. Feeling obligated to rescue her due to their past, Alexander faces his cunning enemy, who also captures Klarisse. In a final showdown, Alexander navigates through his enemy’s traps to save both Maxine and Klarisse, with the help of both families. After the rescue, Alexander makes it clear that he no longer loves Maxine and returns to his happy life with Klarisse and their twins. The families strengthen their alliance, and peace is restored.

Ang tanging gusto lang naman ni Rhyna ay maghanap ng trabaho. Pero mukhang hindi sang-ayon sa kaniya ang panahon. Dahil matapos niyang mabasa ng ulan ay isang ubod ng supladang buntis naman ang kaniyang nakilala. Hindi lang doon natapos ang kaniyang malas. Dahil matapos nitong mailuwal ang sanggol, pumanaw ito. Ngayon naiwan sa kaniya ang responsibilidad sa pag-aalaga sa bata dahil na rin sa utos ng Lola nito. Ayos lang naman iyon sa kaniya. May susuwelduhin naman siya sa pagiging ina ni Renzo. Ang hindi okay ay ang pag-uwi ng ama nitong ubod ng kaantipatikuhan. Pero siguro kailangan niya nang maniwala na totoo ang mga binabasa niyang pocketbooks. Dahil pagkalipas lamang ng ilang linggo'y nagbago ang pakikitungo sa kaniya ni Rios. Ngayon inaalok na siya nito ng kasal. Ang malala pa'y gusto na raw nitong bigyan ng kapatid si Renzo.