Betrayed Once, Never Again

Binayaran si Emerald upang paibigin at sirain ang engagement ni Lucian Monteverde sa kasintahan. Dala ng pangangailangan at lihim na pag-ibig sa binata ay pumayag siya. Matagumpay ang misyon ngunit naging kapalit ang buhay ng babaeng pinakamamahal nito. Hindi siya nakahanda sa matinding galit at ganti ng bilyonaryong CEO. Pinakasalan siya nito at pinagmalupitan. Pinagbayaran niya ang lahat ng kasalanan hangang sa puntong tapusin niya ang sariling buhay. Makalipas ang dalawang taon ay muling nag-krus ang kanilang landas. Iba naman ang pagpaparusang ginawa ng asawa, naging possessive at obsessed ito sa kanya! Ayaw siya nitong pakawalan ngunit hindi siya babalik kailanman. Wala sa plano niyang ulitin ang katangahan. Gusto niyang mabuhay ng malaya at may kapayapaan ng isip. Ngunit bakit ayaw mapatid ang gahiblang tila sinulid na nag-uugnay sa kanilang dalawa?

Roselle, bound by an arranged marriage to a seemingly gentle man, soon learns the horrific truth—her soul was stolen long ago by a sadistic mafia kingpin. Trapped in a life that isn’t hers, she’s nothing more than a pawn in a dark game of sin and deceit. As the walls close in, she must face the terrifying reality: her existence was never her own. Will she break free, or remain lost in the shadows of their twisted world?

Betty was sold to the Lycan tyrant by her mum to be his mistress just in exchange for some cash. Betty, hurt and devastated, at her mum's actions decided to accept her fate and found out along the way, the Lycan king was her mate. The Lycan king who cherishes power over anything else felt disgusted to have a mere human trash as a mate, so he rejected her boldly, Infront of everyone and declared his childhood friend with more higher status as his mate. Hurt and broken by this, developed hatred in her heart for him. The Lycan king despite having a fiancee already kept bedding Betty, and one day she got pregnant. Scared, and thinking her and her innocent baby would be murdered, she immediately decided to ran away and escaped successfully only to fall into the enemies territory, which is the werewolf Realm and from there, she met her second chance mate, who was the Alpha. She felt safe with him and Demetrius decided to use her as a pawn in his games. What games? Meanwhile, back at the Lycan's world, the Lycan king is worried and is continuously searching for Betty. Upon hearing she was in the werewolf Realm, he journeyed to get her back, but the questions are: Would she accept him back? What is Demetrius plan? Is it evil, or for the benefits of his people? What is Betty's special identity? Does Betty know she is special? And finally, who would Betty finally choose between the two kings? The one who rejected her because he wanted someone of higher status, or the one who wanted to just make use of her powers and end her? Why don't you all delve in with me and find out in this werewolf romance filled with twists?.

Damian is a hot billionaire vampire who was bitten 100 years ago. He struggles with satisfying his blood thirst by killing criminals— humans that are evil, he drains their blood for his satisfaction and he believes his soul would be redeemed in that way. His heart is captivated by the beautiful sexy, hot headed and arrogant superstar Ava. He decides to love and protect her but at thesame time he must hide his true identity from her.

Kiana Hunter has tirelessly served as Alpha Diona's mate and Luna, striving to prove herself to the pack and earn their respect. Despite her excellent leadership skills, her life is shrouded in a complex web of love and betrayal. She has been a contract Luna for only three years. Dion never loved her; he was forced to take Kiana as his mate because his wolf had imprinted on her. For Dion's happiness, Kiana agreed to a three-year marriage contract, secretly nursing the hope that Dion would eventually reciprocate her feelings. Yet, when the three-year mark arrives, Kiana is heartbroken to know that Dion still loved Alessia, his first love. Caught in a web of bitterness and betrayal, Kiana leaves before the completion of the contract. Leaving behind the shattered remnants of her dreams, Kiana will embark on a path of self-discovery and revenge.

Eden McBride spent her whole life colouring within the lines. But when her fiancé dumps her one month before their wedding, Eden is done following the rules. A hot rebound is just what the doctor recommends for her broken heart. No, not really. But it's what Eden needs. Liam Anderson, the heir to the biggest logistics company in Rock Union, is the perfect rebound guy. Dubbed the Three Months Prince by the tabloids because he's never with the same girl longer than three months, Liam's had his fair share of one night stands and doesn't expect Eden to be anything more than a hookup. When he wakes up and finds her gone along with his favourite denim shirt, Liam is irritated, but oddly intrigued. No woman has ever left his bed willingly or stole from him. Eden has done both. He needs to find her and make her account. But in a city with more than five million people, finding one person is as impossible as winning the lottery, until fate brings them together again two years later. Eden is no longer the naive girl she was when she jumped into Liam's bed; she now has a secret to protect at all costs. Liam is determined to get everything Eden stole from him, and it's not just his shirt. © 2020-2021 Val Sims. All rights reserved. No part of this novel may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author and publishers.

While my husband was chatting with his friend at the dining table, his friend suddenly spoke in Italian. “You married Lyra to write a pardon letter for River. You’ve been showing more concern toward Lyra, but you’re still lying to her and saying that the contraceptives are antidepressants. Don’t you think Lyra will break down if she learns the truth?” My husband wore a complicated expression as he chuckled bitterly and said, “Why let a child be born if I don’t want it? As for Lyra, so long as she doesn’t interfere with River’s happiness, I’ll keep my promise and protect her for life.” No one knew that I had already learned Italian to keep up with my husband. I stood in the living room with fresh hickeys on my neck. In my hand, I held the “antidepressants” and felt a chill run down my spine. So, my husband’s love for me had been fake? My salvation had actually been a meticulously planned lie? In that case, I would help them fulfill their wishes.

Lizzy thought she had left the chaos of her past behind. Now a dedicated single mother raising her eight-year-old daughter, Mia, and thriving as a journalist, her world is turned upside down when she unexpectedly crosses paths with her ex-husband, Xander, at a tech convention. What Xander doesn’t know? Mia is his daughter. As the shocking truth unravels, old wounds of deception and betrayal rip open once more. Dark family secrets emerge, and hidden agendas come to light, forcing Lizzy and Xander to face not just the lies that tore them apart but the emotions that still bind them together. Can they rebuild what was lost, or will the ghosts of their past destroy any chance at a future?

Helen thought she had everything - a good life, a happy marriage, and control of her father's big company. But when her dad passed away, things fell apart. The discovery that her husband was cheating on her, not with another woman but with a male secretary, shattered her perfect picture. As Helen struggled with this shocking truth, life got even harder. She was accused of killing her husband and the secretary, facing a tough legal battle. Just when things seemed hopeless, a chance for a new beginning appeared. After leaving prison, a mysterious man offered to help her start over. But there was a surprising condition – "Marry me."

"Sweetie, are you coming? I'll wait for you at our usual spot." Henry Lane is about to go to bed when he receives a voice message. It's spoken in Rushky. He turns his back to me as his face lights up in joy. Then, he answers in Rushky, "Of course. I love you." I'm about to fall asleep, but I jolt when I hear that. The sweet voice on the other end of the line rings out again. "Your wife won't find out about this, will she?" "I'm talking to you to her face now." Henry snorts. "We're speaking in Rushky; she can't understand us." My heart twists painfully. It turns out he's never loved or truly understood me. He thinks I'm just a housewife whose world revolves around him; he has no idea I once studied in Rushnia for two years as an exchange student. I suppress my sorrow and heartbreak as I caress my belly. Then, I make an appointment with a local hospital for an abortion.