Beg For Attention

**Completed. This is the second book in the Baxter Brother's series. It can be read as a stand-alone novel. Almost ten years ago, Landon watched his mate be killed right before his eyes. It changed him. After being hard and controlling for years, he has finally learned how to deal with the fact that she was gone. Forever. So when he arrives in Washington, Landon is shocked to find his mate alive. And he is even more determined to convince her to give him a chance. Brooklyn Eversteen almost died ten years ago. She vividly remembers the beckoning golden eyes that saved her, but she never saw him again. Ten years later, she agrees to marry Vincent in the agreement that he will forgive the debt. But when those beckoning golden eyes return, she finds she must make an even harder decision.

In the world of darkness and deception, where power and revenge reign supreme, Daphne Morgan finds herself entangled in a web of fate that binds her to the enigmatic Alex Rodrigo. A successful businesswoman turned assassin, Daphne's life has been a series of unfortunate events. Abandoned by her husband, Drake, who ran away with her wealth and son, she's left to pick up the pieces and fight for custody of her child. In a desperate bid to secure her son's future, Daphne takes up a contract to assassinate Alex Rodrigo, a notorious mafia king with a dark past. However, fate has other plans when she discovers that Alex is her teenage crush, and their reunion is anything but ordinary. As Daphne navigates the complex world of Alex's mansion, she finds herself torn between her mission and her growing feelings for him. Despite his tough exterior, Alex is haunted by his past and struggles with narcolepsy, making him an intriguing and multifaceted character. But Daphne's past refuses to stay buried, and her ex-husband's presence in Alex's neighborhood threatens to expose her secrets. As she becomes embroiled in a web of lies and deceit, Daphne must confront her demons and decide where her loyalties truly lie.

She thought that their story would be the typical secretary and boss romance and boy was she wrong. Niklaus Rogers not only let himself into her life but also hurt her in more ways than she could explain. Would she be able to let go of the pain and accept him back?

Si Kristine ay masunuring anak at hindi mahilig makipagtalo sa kahit na sino. Maraming pumupuri sa kanya dahil sa kanyang magaling na pakikisama, kaya malaking tanong para sa kanya kung bakit hinayaan ng Diyos na mangyari sa kanya ang kanyang mga pinagdaanan? Ang second year anniversary nila ng two years boyfriend at planong pagbibigay ng sarili rito dahil sigurado na siyang ito ang lalaking gusto niyang maging asawa ay nauwi sa isang malaking eskandalo. Ang lalaking namulatan niya sa kama ay isang guwapong C.E.O. ng isang steel fabrication at inaakala naman nitong isa siyang prostitute na inarkila nito. Mabilis ding kumalat ang scandal nila na hindi rin niya alam kung paano nangyari at sino ang may gawa. Dahil doon, pilit siyang pinahihiwalay ng ina ng kanyang boyfriend sa anak nito at pinagbantaan. Maging ang kanyang ama ay galit na galit sa kanya at sinabing hinding-hindi na siya makakatungtong sa pamamahay nila hangga't hindi niya dinadala ang lalaking kasama niya sa scandal at nang araw din na iyon, nakipaghiwalay sa kanya ang kanyang boyfriend. Nagpakalayo-layo siya dahil sa kahihiyan pero maliit ang mundo dahil ang boss niya pala sa bagong trabaho ay ang mismong nakatabi niya sa kama, at ito rin ang unang nakaalam na buntis siya at ito ang ama. Pinipilit din ng lola nito na panagutan siya o aalisin ito sa kompanya. Kung magiging asawa niya ito matutuwa ang kanyang ama na isang investment ang tingin sa kanya. Magpapakasal lang sila dahil pareho nila iyong kailangan. Para kay Kristine, ang magulang na lamang niya ang mayroon siya, kahit para na lamang sa katuwaan ng mga ito ay magpapatali siya sa lalaking kasama niya sa naganap na bangungot ng buhay niya.

Prologue “We can’t be together,” he whispered, voice breaking. “You are my destruction.” Tears burned her eyes as she shook her head, stepping closer even though it felt like standing at the edge of a blade. “And you… are my ruin too.” The words tasted like a goodbye neither of them could accept. They were bound by something older than choice, older than mercy. A curse carved into blood and grief, waiting patiently for the moment they would finally meet. They were never meant to love safely. And if they ever surrendered to it— One would die. The other would be destroyed by love. The curse waited patiently. And destiny, cruel and inevitable, had already begun to pull them closer.

Mateo Morales has been missing for two months. He disappeared with no sign left behind; no hints, and no clue as to where he went and why he disappeared. Eva Morales has been searching religiously for her brother. Being a lone wolf, her family is all she has and she will do anything for her brother. When all her clues lead to Laurence Baxter, she can't help but follow the breadcrumbs, but what she discovers might be more than what she bargained for.Laurence Baxter is wild, untamed, and spontaneous. He lives the life he wants and does what he wants; it works for him. But when his PI disappears, he can't help but feel responsible and he jumps right into a long search. When Mateo's sister, Eva, shows up and Laurence discovers her as his mate, he is thrilled to be so lucky. However, this prickly woman wants nothing to do with mates, nevermind a playboy like himself.Searching for Mateo and unraveling the Morales family secrets soon turns out to be more than he bargained for and Laurence finds more answers than he was hoping to find. After his mate runs from him, he has to make a decision: chase after her and rush into danger or let her be alone like she wants.*This is the third book in the Baxter Brothers series, though it can be read as a standalone novel*

Chika Aglia Lestari dalah seorang gadis polos, lugu dan cantik. Dia adalah putri semata wayangnya, tentu saja dia anak kesayangan Mami dan Papinya. Dia terlahir dari keluarga kaya raya, tetapi dia juga mempunyai kesedihan teramat dalam, yaitu sering ditinggal orang tuanya bekerja ke luar kota atau luar negeri. Namun sayang, semua malapetaka dan kesedihan harus dilalui oleh Chika. Apakah Chika akan menemukan kebahagiaan lainnya? Apakah dia akan menemukan cintanya?! Yuk, ikuti aja kisah novel ini. Thanks youuu.

Limang buwan na ang nakalilipas ay ibinenta ni Hanna ang katawan at naiwala niya ang pinakaiingatang puri. Isang malaking pagkakamali ngunit kailangan niya ng pera upang maipagamot ang kapatid. Namasukan siya bilang dyanitres sa pinakamalaking kumpanya sa kanilang bayan. Hindi niya akalain na ang lalaking naka-one night stand at ang CEO, ang bilyonaryong si Charles Ethan Rodriguez ay iisa! Inalok siya nitong magpanggap bilang girlfriend. Pumayag siya dahil bukod sa sobrang gwapo at matipuno nito ay babayaran siya ng malaking halaga. Paano kung sa kasunduan nila ay umibig siya sa mayamang binata? Ngunit parausan lamang ang tingin nito sa kanya habang hinihintay nitong bumalik ang babaeng tunay na minamahal. Hanggang saan siya magtitiis para sa lalaking walang pagtingin sa kanya? Hanapin kaya siya nito kung isang araw ay bigla na lamang siyang maglahong parang bula?

(Cerita untuk dewasa, mengandung adegan 21+ dan plot twist) Semula Maura hanya ingin mendapatkan uang yang sangat banyak. Ia ingin pergi dan menjauh dari ayahnya yang sering memukulnya, karena membenci wajahnya yang terlalu mirip dengan sang ibu. Ibu yang pergi meninggalkan suami dan putrinya begitu saja, karena terpikat dengan rayuan pria yang lebih kaya. Ia pun nekat mendaftarkan diri ke sebuah situs terlarang yang memperjualbelikan gadis-gadis perawan dengan harga yang tinggi, dengan nama Virginity For Sale. Situs yang kemudian menghubungkannya dengan para pria kalangan atas yang akan membeli keperawanannya dengan harga yang sesuai. Kesepakatan pun terjadi. Maura dijemput dengan helikopter pribadi menuju ke sebuah pulau terpencil. Pulau yang hanya memiliki satu mansion mewah, dengan pemiliknya seorang pria misterius yang ternyata bukan hanya akan membeli keperawanannya, namun ternyata juga telah membeli... seluruh hidupnya. ***

* It is said that the most painful wounds leave the deepest scars. No one could attest to that more than Afrah Aminu. For eleven years she's kept a secret to herself, knowing that she might never be able to tell anyone. Not that she wanted to. But now, with the sudden arrival of a strange man in her life, she finds herself thrown into the terrifying situation of having to relive it all. As he tears down each and every wall she has set up around her heart, the memories of that haunting night come crashing in waves. Will she be able to survive it? Or will she be crushed underneath its weight?