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"Are you afraid of me, Celina?" The Prince asked huskily, and she shivered at the intense look in his eyes. She didn't answer, making him take a step forward in her direction.He reached over and ran his thumb across her cheekbones, watching her breathing pause as she dared not move beneath the touch of this strange, imposing man. "Well, you should be." *** Celina Roman is a wallflower, shy, reserved but loved by people around her. She cares for her parents and two sisters above all, a fact that's led the eighteen-year-old to do anything for them. What she wasn't expecting was for her family to sell her to the Prince so that they could have money. Prince Javier DeRose is a name better suited for a myth than a man. Like that of the devil, people either whisper it in fear or worship the ground he walks. He is rich, cold, demanding and likes to be all alone in a Dark Palace, protecting his secret. When Celina steps on his doorstep his life changes forever. Filled with secrets and scars, these two individuals are thrown together to live under the same roof. Will they find a way together or forever stay apart? ***

Bailey, a kind-hearted innocent woman finds herself burdened by financial struggles, forcing her to take on various odd jobs to sustain herself. She crosses paths with a mysterious billionaire William. Williams is haunted by a troubled past that has left him with deep-rooted trust issues. Williams, aware of Bailey’s financial predicament, proposes a mutually beneficial contract to alleviate their burdens. Although hesitant at first, Bailey reluctantly agrees to the agreements little does she know the relationship which initially seemed merely transactional would soon unravel a complex web of emotions and secrets.

Reyna Aniston is an aide, a healer who can control emotions. She should be a priceless treasure in the werewolf world, where most alphas can't control their temper. However, life didn't treat her well. After being mistreated, chained and confined by her alpha, she finally escaped and met a special Alpha, a dire wolf. Cain Covington who was imprisoned by the Order for murdering someone in an attempt of protecting his sister. His wolf went dire in prison, which gave the Order a chance to deem him ‘crazy’ and pushed him to the edge of losing his title as an Alpha. After meeting each other, Cain made a deal to mark Reyna as his mate so she could be saved from her miserable past. The deal was simple —— Once his wolf gets healed he will let her go, he said that with determination, as if all he wants from her is her special ability. What both of them couldn’t foresee was, a year later, he would head over heels for her and never want to let her go. Cain Covington saved a girl who in the end became his sole saviour.

Celestia Quinn Vircacel came from a wealthy family. She had an almost perfect life, not until her father's new girlfriend came into their lives. Since then, her life was controlled and she was deprived of freedom.Her father became strict with her, thanks to the influence of his new woman. But that wasn't the worst part. She learned that her father arranged for her to marry someone she didn't know! She would never live her life being controlled like a robot, and she would never marry a man she did not love, let alone a complete stranger! Thus, she decided to run away. Unfortunately, her father learned about this and stopped her. He made a deal that if she would agree to sign the marriage contract, he would allow her to live her life away from their house; otherwise, she stays and lives with her father's controlling girlfriend for life. The proposition was like choosing between the devil and the deep blue sea, but she had to choose one and she chose freedom. Hence, she blindly signed the marriage contract and left the house. She made her way to a place called ‘Punto Sierra’, and there she met Wayde Amadeus; a strikingly gorgeous man who offered his rented house for her to stay in. His kindness urged her to accept his offer; she stayed and planned for the future. But unbeknownst to her... Wayde was actually not the man she thought him to be.

Suhayr Imraan Khalid is the definition of hotheaded sassy lady filled with bags of sarcasm, a real badass. Her small clothing brand passed down to her by her mother is about to get demolished so she took a drastic step to earn more than she's lost. She got married to the person claiming to want her shop. The infuriated wealthy man have the audacity to offer some cash for her to give up her own company. Worst of all, the government are behind his decision like the leeches they've always been. They hated her anyway, there is no way they are going to support her. She married him to make his life a living hell and damn right she did so but then, she got messed into some unknown emotions rendering her weak.

Stella Sullivan is your normal seventeen-nearly eighteen-year-old girl. She likes shopping, taking selfies on her phone and hanging out with her friends until she had to move as her mother has just died and her father couldn't cope. He got into a lot of debt with his boss, and the only payment his boss would take was his daughter. So, as a cover for selling her, her father told her he got a promotion and that they had to move to a quiet country town as part of that promotion. What Stella didn't know was that she was about to be introduced to a new kind of not only living but an entirely different species. Axel Echethier has just turned five hundred years old. He is cruel, ruthless, violent, strict, savage, brutal, and a lot would call him bloodthirsty and barbaric, but that is only to others outside his pack because outsiders cause trouble and then pack members get killed. He is the King of Alphas and nothing gets done with a soft hand. Axel learnt that the hard way when he lost his chosen Queen. He has given up on finding his true mate, but this doesn't faze him as a true mate would just be a distraction and a weakness he doesn't want... **** WARNING **** The first part of this story contains mature scenes, implied rape, and some violence. In the extension "SOLD TO THE ENEMY ALPHA KING" Please read at your own discretion, as this part contains some violence, including physical, mental, and sexual abuse, including some rape, which may trigger some readers. Again, please read at your own discretion.

Captivating smile 5ft, 6inches tall, a willowy build and gorgeous translucent skin. Janice Sketches was a well-known matchmaker that could solve any problem within seconds. She finds matches to those unable to and was very skilled at it. But, she hadn't found her perfect match. Jules Forrest, also known as the devil for being a ruthless CEO. He only engaged in a nightstand and didn't believe true love existed. However, his principle changed when he met the stunning woman that shared his bed after a night at his brother's wedding. ----- EXCERPT: He knew she was drunk and he didn't want to take advantage of it but he couldn't help how her soft lips were making him feel. The softness of her skin, her sweet cupid-bow shaped lips, and warm kiss were beginning to make his mind muddled. He allowed her to take the lead without initiating anything so as not to overwhelm her. “Please take me, stranger." Her eyes and body begged him.

“Yes, I can be your husband Tracy, pero huwag kang umasa na mamahalin pa rin kita kagaya noon.” Isang malaking panlulumo ang naramdaman ni Tracy nang marinig ang mga mabibigat na katagang iyon ni Fien. Patuloy siyang nasasaktan sa pagiging cold at pagkagalit nito sa kanya. Dati, isang malaking balakid sa pagmamahalan nila noon ang malayong agwat ng pamumuhay nila sa isa’t isa. At ngayong nakaapak na rin ang paa niya sa alapaap na kinaroroonan nito, isang malaking hamon sa kanya kung paano niya ito mapapaibig muli. Sa bagong mundo na mayroon siya, makakamtam pa rin kaya niya ang inaasam na totoong pag-ibig? O mananatiling pangarap pa rin kagaya noong hindi pa nagbabago ang takbo ng buhay niya?

After a disastrous mission, agent Miranda Newman is temporarily sidelined from the field. However, everything changes when a new and challenging mission is assigned to her, accompanied by a new partner. Miranda gains the chance to prove her readiness for action while also needing to resist the charms of her new partner... who is now also her husband. That's exactly what happens when the mission demands commitment.

The year is 2304 and war has ravaged the world, leaving scattered communities. Keira, a headstrong 25-year-old, has joined the Eagle tribe with the goal of making a difference. Their primary mission is to take back Meraki, a planet that was intended only for the wealthy and privileged. For the past 50 years, raiders seeking riches have taken over Meraki and severed all communication. The Eagle tribe, trained by old war heroes, has been selected to assess the situation and is actively searching for scattered pieces of a space shuttle that was used to travel to Meraki. Keira is one of the few women who joined the force, as most women help out with daily necessities. She has no interest in marriage, but she can't help but react whenever Josh is nearby. Josh, newly appointed as second in command, has a string of women eagerly throwing hints of marriage, and he would stop at nothing to make them sway. His piercing green eyes, sun-kissed blonde hair, dashing dimples, and ripped physique due to excessive training would contribute to the madness. As fate would have it, she found herself crossing paths with Caleb - a master of manipulation with a dashing demeanor. Despite his apparent immunity to emotion, he exuded a commanding presence that was both cold and alluring. There was something dark and mysterious about him that drew her in, and she couldn't help but feel like he had a way of penetrating her guarded thoughts. Meraki is a place for dreams, a meaning to a better future, or maybe where dreams are now scattered by the selfish traits of men for self-gain.