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Sophie's dreams of a loving marriage to Alex shatter when she uncovers a betrayal that rocks her world. As she navigates through the treacherous waters of a manipulative mother-in-law, Cathy, and the deceitful schemes of Mia, Sophie finds solace in the enigmatic Luca. Just when Sophie thinks she's found her footing, revelations of a pregnancy and a series of misunderstandings with Alex throw her life into disarray. With her heart torn between the man she once loved and the man who offers her a new beginning, Sophie must decide where her future lies. Can Sophie and Alex's love survive the storm of secrets and lies? Or will the shadows of deception consume their chance at happiness?

**Completed Novel. This is the first book in the Baxter Brothers series.** Levi Baxter has a bad temper. He always believed he wouldn't have a mate until he catches the scent of a beautiful female his brother saved at a gas station. When his eyes land on Doriane, everything changes. Doriane Scott has a past she is trying to leave behind. While escaping her abusers one frightening night, she is brought into the hands of the most dangerous-looking man she had ever laid eyes on. Can Doriane overcome her past to find safety in the arms of Levi, who promises her protection and so much more? If Levi can't find out how to reign in his temper and his beast, he will lose her for good.

“You are more willing now. And Carly, I’ve always wanted you. I wasn’t joking when I said it before.” He smiled, and then brought his finger up. The same finger that I was sure he used in my sex. He placed it inside his mouth and his tongue rolled over it. It was messed up. Everything was messed up, yet my stomach twisted, wanting more. ***** Arthur Wilder was once an apology I thought was sent to me, but he turned out to be a calm before the storm, a storm that almost cost my life and led to darkness, which still lingers in my soul. Years later, when I thought I was finally in control, powerful and unstoppable, he was back to take charge of my life. In marriage. I should run away from him, to protect myself, yet I found myself lending to his dark desire.

Escaping from the captive of her terrible boyfriend, Jane presumed she could start afresh. Be happy and forget about the past. Little did she know that escaping from her boyfriend would lead to the beginning of disaster. She was the price to pay for her father's debts, but instead she was auctioned to a Mafia. Alexander, the ruthless Mafia Lord, always played his cards right. Killing two birds with one stone. 80 million dollars was worth risking to acquire the club and the unexpected lot. But what if innocent Jane wasn't just an auctioned item but also the price for a debt owned to the Mafia Lord.

“How dare you and me?” Alpha Arthur roars as he clutches my tiny neck, his angry eyes piercing through my soul. My heart races faster as I struggle for my life. I know I’ve committed a grave sin, and standing before him, I believe today is my last day on earth. ******** Three days before Elara Redmond’s wedding, she finds out her fiance has been cheating on her with her evil step-sister. Devastated and angry, Elara decided to give her fiance the taste of his own medicine by having a one-night stand with his best friend. But she wakes up the next morning to discover that the person she had drugged and is the cruel Alpha of her pack, Alpha Arthur, and Elara runs away for her life. Alpha Arthur, who now wants more of her, and his greatest desire is to claim her, places a reward for anyone who will find Elara and bring her back to him. Things take a different turn when Elara’s step-sister finds Elara, and now wants the position of Luna as her reward. What will Alpha Arthur do about the reward, and will he be able to claim Elara whose fated mate turns out to be his rival? Let’s ride through this journey of romance, twist, conflicts, love, pain, and war.

Narnia Melpomene Alvarez—ang tinaguriang "rebelde" na kakambal ni Urania, ayon sa kaniyang tiyuhin na si Luis Grimaldi. Buong buhay niya, iisa lang ang kanyang layunin: ang makamit ang hustisya para sa kanyang mga magulang, anuman ang kapalit. Sa murang edad pa lamang, buo na ang kanyang loob na ipaglaban ito, kahit sariling buhay ang isugal, lalo na para sa natitira niyang pamilya—ang kakambal niyang si Urania. Kaya’t hindi na nakapagtataka nang sumali siya sa isang lihim na grupo na konektado sa underground society. Alam niyang delikado ito, pero iyon ang tanging paraan para maabot ang matagal niyang pinapangarap. Ngunit isang gabi ang nagbago ng lahat—isang gabing ginulo ng hindi inaasahang estranghero. Ang pagtulong niya kay Zuhair Eros Smith ay tila isang maling hakbang na hinding-hindi niya makakalimutan. Bigla na lang napasok si Eros sa buhay niya—isang lalaking misteryoso, mapang-asar, at puno ng mga lihim. Wala sa plano ni Narnia ang pagbukas ng kanyang puso para sa sinuman, lalo pa’t hindi niya lubos kilala ang lalaking tila may koneksyon sa kanyang madilim na nakaraan. Hanggang saan ang kaya niyang isugal para sa pangako niya sa kanyang pamilya? Paano kung ang taong nagbubukas ng pintuan sa pagmamahal ay isa ring susi sa kasinungalingan? At paano kung ang laban para sa hustisya ay makasira sa pag-ibig na unti-unting namumuo? Ngayong nagbabanggaan ang kanyang puso at prinsipyo, kailangan niyang pumili: ipaglaban ang nakaraan o tanggapin ang pagmamahal na dala ng lalaking hindi niya sigurado kung kaibigan o kalaban.

Angela Quinn tiba-tiba terbangun dengan pria asing setelah dikhianati calon suami. Parahnya, dia baru tahu jika pria itu adalah bos barunya! Saat ingin melupakan semua, Angela justru harus berurusan dengan orang tua pria itu yang menuntut keduanya menikah! Lantas, bagaimana nasib Angela? Haruskah ia melarikan diri atau menjalankan pernikahan paksa yang sebenarnya ... memberikan Angela kekuatan keluarga Smith untuk balas dendam?

Savannah’s fate was already decided by her father, who viewed her as an asset he could use to maintain his political status. Her marriage to Tyson was one of his many plans for her. Tyson’s affection slowly turned into possessiveness, making her question their relationship. When presented with an opportunity to be with a noble billionaire who seems to have given up on love, she takes it, and this leads to an affair. A night of passion leads to a pregnancy they are forced to conceal. To further protect Savannah and their child, they settle for a contract marriage. Will their love for each other be enough to secure their relationship, or will their pasts keep them apart?

Raisha Valentine, a breathtakingly beautiful half-British, half-German woman raised in the Philippines, has endured more than most could imagine. Orphaned and adopted by a loving Filipina, she grew up battling the scars of abuse and the crushing weight of poverty. Desperate to survive, she turned to the only path she thought was left—selling her body. One fateful evening, Raisha's world shifts when a mysterious stranger offers her an unthinkable proposition: one night in exchange for 2 million pesos. It's a choice that could change her life forever, but at what cost? The moral dilemma she faced was overwhelming, threatening to consume her. Dive into Raisha's story of pain, resilience, and a dangerous deal that could redefine her future. Will this one night lead to her redemption or pull her deeper into the shadows?

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.