Baroque And Renaissance Art

Le jour du verdict, mon fiancé Alfred Fresnel m'a suppliée de renoncer à plaider non coupable et d'accepter l'aveu de culpabilité. « Je sais que tu es innocente, mais elle porte mon enfant. Je peux pas la laisser croupir en prison », il a serré mes mains en sanglotant, « Ségolène, c'est aussi pour ton bien. » J'ai signé alors l'aveu sans hésiter. Dans ma vie antérieure, j'avais obstinément refusé d'endosser le crime à la place de Romaine Jégou. Résultat : non seulement j'avais écopé de prison, mais Alfred, fou de rage, m'y avait fait torturer jusqu'à la stérilité permanente. Cette fois-ci, j'ai choisi de lui donner satisfaction. Le lendemain, les médias ont déversé des nouvelles sur mon « vol de secrets commerciaux ». La vraie coupable, Romaine, a joué même le témoin oculaire : « C'est bien elle ! Je l'ai vue s'introduire en catimini dans le groupe Thiers ! » Mais l'après-midi même, à l'audience, le plaignant Isaac Thiers a retiré plainte. Sous les regards médusés de l'assistance, il a sorti même une bague de fiançailles et a mis un genou à terre : « Ségolène, cette fois-ci, veux-tu m'épouser ? »

Katie Clyde always saves the day, but this time already, she got herself entangled by bringing a man she doesn't know home. Having a headache of introducing Pascal to modern society, a man she picked on her way home, she was introduced to a dimension of life, where her life will constantly be at risk. The return of Pascal awaken the long gone vampires, and werewolves, Katie didn't only get herself a boyfriend, she got herself into trouble too.

Dennis was born into a powerful family of were witches but gave up her position to become Alpha so her boyfriend Leo, could take charge. Betrayed by her boyfriend and father, she watched her mother's family get burned. About to kill Leo, Dennis is then killed by her stepsister. Given a second chance at life, she decides to get back at them and revenge is the only thing on her mind till the moon goddess does a fate twist and bestows her with a mate. Nick Carter is a legend. Everyone knows him but only a few can describe the man. They say he lives off the life of other wolves. Some say he uses his heavenly beauty to trick ladies and eats them. Being a brutal entity with cold-blooded eyes, Dennis sees him as a flaw in her revenge plan and rejects him as her mate but the man becomes consistent and continued to lurk around her. Sparks fly and burning gazes are exchanged but will Dennis and Nick find a happy ending? Or will their fate be torn apart when they both find out monsters from their past that would bring chaos to their relationship and everything they hold dear?

Renaissance of our love [ book 1 ] Si Shelby ay Isang simpleng babae isa siyang working student , she is working as a secretary . but what will happen when she fell in sensation na hindi niya dapat maramdaman ??? tune in to know !!!

Lors du tremblement de terre, mon mari, Milo Alarie, capitaine de l'équipe de secours, m'a laissée derrière pour sauver son premier amour, Christine Bassot. Je ne l'ai pas empêché et l'ai laissé partir, car, dans une vie antérieure, face à la même situation, il avait choisi de sauver d'abord moi, enceinte de huit mois. Et Christine, en raison de l'intervention tardive, avait été ensevelie sous les décombres à la suite des répliques, mourant asphyxiée. Plus tard, le jour de mon accouchement, Milo m'avait emmenée devant sa tombe. Il m'avait regardée tomber à terre à cause de la douleur intense, ignorant mes supplications incessantes. « Jennifer, ça fait mal, n'est-ce pas ? Mais, tu sais, ce jour-là, Christine souffrait mille fois plus que toi sous les décombres ! » Je le regardais, incrédule, et il m'avait dit, impitoyable : « Ce jour-là, tu étais dans une zone de sécurité ! Si tu n'avais pas utilisé ta grossesse comme excuse, Christine aurait-elle manqué l'opportunité de secours optimale ? Elle a souffert à cause de toi, et maintenant, je veux que tu ressentes sa douleur ! » Il m'avait forcée à me prosterner devant la photo de Christine, mes douleurs s'intensifiant alors que je saignais abondamment. Finalement, j'étais morte à cause de complications pendant l'accouchement et une hémorragie. Lorsque j'ai rouvert les yeux, j'ai découvert que j'étais retournée à ce jour fatidique ! Cette fois, ni mon enfant, ni moi, ne compterions sur lui !

"In the shadows where desires intertwine, they found liberation—a dance of seduction where power becomes pleasure, and surrender becomes freedom." Welcome to the tantalizing world of "Dark Seduction," a series of short erotic stories where desire knows no bounds and passion ignites in unexpected ways. Each tale delves deep into the intricate dance between dominance and submission, exploring characters' darkest desires as they embark on sensual journeys of discovery. From the luxurious halls of high society to the clandestine corners of underground clubs, "Dark Seduction" unveils the hidden fantasies and forbidden cravings of its protagonists. Themes of power dynamics, intense physical attraction, and the allure of surrender intertwine in a provocative tapestry of eroticism and emotional entanglement. Trigger Warnings: Sexual Content, Rape, Violence, Abuse, BDSM, Manipulation, Dubious Consent, Dark Romance, Power Dynamics, Mental Health Issues, Toxic Relationships, Trauma, Physical Restraint, Intense Emotions, and more. Are you prepared to delve into the raw intensity of BDSM or navigate the delicate balance between manipulation and submission? Can you resist the allure of exploring the intricate complexities of human desires, entangled within a web of lust, power dynamics, and the seductive surrender that defines "Art of Seduction"?

Dahil sa labis na pagkagahaman sa yaman, ang lihim pala ng pagpapakasal ni Rose Mary Gaile De La Luna Villadencio kay Kent Jino Zeke Domingo ay isang plano ng paghihiganti. Walang alam ang binata na matagal na itong pinagplanuhan ng ama ni Rose Mary na si Jonathan Villadencio at maging ang lihim na relasyon nina Rose Mary at Drax Steve Del Valle. Ang kasal ang magiging katuparan ng masamang tangka ng pamilya kay Jino at sa mga taong mahal niya. Hanggang sa nagising na lamang si Jino sa isang Isla sa Palawan na taglay ang pangalan ni Jino Favila, ang yumaong nobyo ni Naikkah Mae Miraflores. Kung sining ng tadhana ang naganap para magkita sina Jino at Naikkah, sapat na ba ang pagkikita nila para sabihin na sila talaga ang para sa isa't isa? Paano ang pagiging legal na asawa ni Jino sa kay Rose Mary? Sino kaya ang pipiliin niya? Ang dating pag-ibig na nagdala sa kaniya sa kapahamakan? O ang isang buhay na nasa sinapupunan ng babaeng hindi niya kilala pero natutunan na niyang mahalin?

Marco Gabriel is the cold-hearted and arrogant CEO of Marc's Lux company, a man who is tormented by his past. When he hires Patricia as his personal secretary, he sees her as a sweet, innocent girl who is no threat to him or his organization. But little does he know that she is in fact a survivor- a ruthless, dark-hearted agent who will do anything to get revenge. Patricia may well be able to seduce her way to his heart but will the cost be too great ? The Seducing art of Patricia is a gripping and a compulsive thriller that will keep you up reading half the night and stay with you long after the final page is turned.

Wealth. Power. Freedom. Arcelli Giselle "Silver" Cregencia has everything anyone could ever dream of. From businesswoman to model to actress, she excelled. But there's someone she also wanted to get. That is Hadeon Vittori— billionaire. She has no romantic or sexual interest in him. She wanted him because she heard he was popular with supermodels and actresses, including Allison Klare Beltran, who had previously stolen her ex-boyfriend. The presence of Hadeon by her side causes people to weep and be jealous of her. She claimed that they are already engaged, despite not even knowing each other personally, so that someone would reveal their relationship to the public, and then she will dump him after that. That is it. However, Hadeon didn't deny her claim. Instead, he asked her to act not only as his fiancee but his wife to hide his relationship with her lover, Dr. Lindsay Almojera, from his parent, who strongly disapproves of their relationship. As the actress who started the game, will she continue to play along with it?

Cela faisait cinq ans qu'ils étaient mariés. Un jour, trouvant trop amers les comprimés de vitamine C que son mari lui préparait, Tiphaine, inquiète, s'est rendue à l'hôpital avec le flacon. Le médecin l'a examiné et a secoué la tête : « Ce ne sont pas des vitamines C. » « Quoi ? Vous en êtes certain ? » « Madame, je vous l'ai répété plusieurs fois », a-t-il insisté en désignant l'objet, « Contenu ici : du misoprostol. Une consommation excessive provoquerait non seulement la stérilité, mais aussi des dommages corporels graves. » La gorge nouée, Tiphaine a serré le flacon si fort que ses jointures ont blanchi. « Impossible... C'est mon mari qui me les a préparés. Il s'appelle Gaëtan Cazal, il est aussi médecin dans cet hôpital. » Le regard du médecin est devenu soudain étrange, teinté d'une indéfinissable pitié. Il a eu un rire léger : « Je vous suggère de consulter un psychiatre. L'épouse de Gaëtan, nous la connaissons tous, elle a accouché il y a deux mois. Depuis quand est-il votre mari ? »