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"Fading Echoes of Love" is an emotionally charged contemporary romance novel that delves into the complex nature of lost love, second chances, and the enduring power of memories. The story follows Emma Anderson and James Bennett, two individuals whose lives were intertwined by a profound love that was abruptly torn apart by circumstances beyond their control. Fate separates them when James is unexpectedly forced to move away, leaving Emma heartbroken and longing for the love they shared. Years pass, and Emma becomes a successful artist, channeling her emotions onto the canvas. However, she remains haunted by memories of James and the unfulfilled promises they made to each other. Her world is shaken when a gallery in her hometown hosts an exhibition featuring her artwork, and she discovers that James, now a renowned photographer, is the curator. As Emma and James come face to face, the wounds of the past resurface, and their unresolved feelings reignite. Amidst the echoes of their shared memories, they cautiously navigate the complexities of their changed lives and the unspoken truths that kept them apart for so long. Both carry scars from their time apart, yet they find solace and understanding in one another, drawing strength from the love they once had. Through alternating perspectives and poignant flashbacks, "Fading Echoes of Love.

Her father put him in prison, and she let him out. Italy’s most notorious criminal, Emilio Vitale, has criminal charges that are enough to put him in prison for life. That all changes when Chiara is given an assignment to interview him three years after her father puts him in jail. Things go south, and Emilio escapes from custody. Chiara thinks she will never see him again, but she can’t be more wrong. Emilio has other plans, and he is far from done with rocking Chiara’s boat and punishing her father by using her as a pawn. Somewhere along the way, they forget they are supposed to hate one another, and they break the laws of attraction. Their attraction is magnetic and impossible to ignore. Can these two weather storms find happiness where there isn’t any? In a world where it’s impossible for them to find love, they find each other. *** He backed me into a wall, putting his hand above my head to cage me in. “This isn’t original, Vitale. Stay away from me, or I will call the cops on you.” I threatened, ignoring how wildly my heart was beating against my chest. His scent was intoxicating and I hated how my body reacted to him. He used his free hand to brush a strand of my hair out of my face and leaned in like he was about to kiss me. Embarrassingly enough, I closed my eyes in anticipation. “Does that little boyfriend of yours get your body in a frenzy like I do? I bet he doesn’t let you cum.” He asked as he traced his fingers down my waist to my hips. “I bet I would have you screaming my name in seconds. Will you let me?”

Luciana Bautista became a “baby maker” to billionaire Lorenzo Illustre — a deal to carry his child in exchange for saving her grandmother’s home. For him, it was revenge. For her, a sacrifice. But as cold stares turn into lingering touches, and hatred begins to feel like love, their fragile bond is tested by jealousy, secrets, and betrayal. Just when they finally start to hope for more.. Will Luci remain just a “baby maker” — or become the woman Lorenzo can’t live without?

When everything you own is stolen, will you fight to take it back or disappear forever?  Chiara Vitale thought she was a precious flower. She never knew she was just garbage waiting to be trashed. Her life was perfect until her uncle died and cousin Aleira had to move in. That was when everything changed.  Her parents’ affection faded. Her place in the family shifted. And somehow, Aleira the outsider became the center of everything and the golden child. Chiara became a stranger in her own home. Invisible, forgotten and replaced. And the more Aleira shined, the more Chiara faded into the background. Then fate threw her into the path of Lorenzo DeLuca, an enigmatic, powerful billionaire, and everything she shouldn’t want. While she was still trying to make sense of the situation,  Aleira stole the spotlight once again. And now, she’s about to lose the only one who could redeem her. Caught in a silent war for love, truth, and a life that used to be hers, She was determined to fight back. But in the process, she stumbles on a truth she was never meant to find—A truth that could either destroy her completely… or give her the power to burn everything down.

Girl friday sa umaga, estudyante sa gabi. Ganyan ang ikot ng buhay ni Samantha Bautista araw-araw. Pangarap niyang makapagtapos ng pag-aaral upang lalong matustusan ang pangangailangan nila ng nanay niyang maysakit. Wala sa mga priority niya ang pag-ibig subalit may secret crush siya sa bagong CEO ng kanilang kumpanya na si Aaron Miguel Sandejas. Isang gabing lasing si Aaron, sadyang nagtagpo ang kanilang landas at nalagay sila sa isang sitwasyon na nagpangyari upang kusa niyang isuko ang sarili sa lalaki. Pangyayari na nagresulta sa kanyang pagdadalang-tao. Napilitan si Samantha na itago ang kanyang kalagayan. Kasabay niyon ang kanyang pagbabagong-buhay nang matuklasan niya ang lihim sa kanyang tunay na pagkatao. Apat na taon ang nakalipas, muling nagtagpo ang landas nila ni Aaron. This time, hindi na niya ito boss, kundi isa na sa mga kliyente sa events planning company na pag-aari niya. Ikakasal na ang lalaki at siya ang events planner para sa engagement party at nalalapit na kasal nito. Ayos lang sana siya, kaya niyang magpanggap na wala nang epekto sa kanya ang presensiya nito. Kaso, kahit na anong tanggi niya, panay ang tanong nito sa kanya ng, “Have we met before?” Aaminin ba si Samantha? O maninindigan siya na hindi niya ito kilala at hindi bunga ang isang gabing pinagsaluhan nila na hanggang ngayon, tila hindi nito maalala.

“Kurang ajar!” desisnya begitu tangannya yang lain terbebas. “Pergi dari sini dan jangan kembali lagi. Chiara Sagita, kamu … saya pecat!”—Yanuar Atmajaya. “Cih, emang lo pikir gue mau tetap kerja di sini? Jadi budak dari manusia dingin yang nggak punya hati macam lo?” Gadis itu menarik salah satu sudut bibirnya sambil memiringkan kepala. “Ogah!”—Chiara Sagita. Chiara (23 tahun) seorang mahasiswi yang magang di salah satu perusahaan besar harus menerima keputusan bosnya. Ia dipecat tidak baik-baik oleh Yanuar (35 tahun) hanya karena masalah sepele. Berbagai usaha mencari jalan keluar dari hidup yang serba kekurangan setelah dipecat sudah ia lakukan, hingga akhirnya Chiara mendapat pekerjaan dengan gaji besar yang sepaket dengan kejutan gila. Pekerjaan barunya mengharuskan Chiara menjadi pelayan di rumah Yanuar. Daripada menggembel di jalanan karena tak mampu membayar sewa indekos, Chiara mau tak mau memilih tinggal seatap bersama bos galak yang memberhentikannya. Namun, siapa yang tahu, seiring berjalannya waktu ada saja kelakuan Yanuar yang membuat Chiara tak habis pikir. Serta di balik sikap galak dan dinginnya pria itu, Chiara akhirnya mengetahui satu rahasia besarnya.

"A happy girlfriend is a happy life." Iyan ang isa sa mga motto na pinaniniwalaan ni Alexandra Bautista o mas kilalang Alex. Dahil sa sampung taon niyang relasyon kay James Alexander Lopez, ay naging masaya siya. Ngunit ang sayang naramdaman ay napalitan ng pagdududa. Pinilit niyang unawain at huwag bigyan ng kahulugan ang kanyang mga naririnig sa paligid, at piniling pagkatiwalaang muli ang fiance. Ngunit ang pagdududa ay mas lalong napagtibay nang dumating sa buhay nila ang isang babae. Isang babae na tiyak niyang sisira sa sampung taon niyang masayang relasyon sa fiance na si James. Ano ang dapat niyang gawin? Bibitaw na ba o kakapit pa at muling bigyan ng pagkakataon ang sinisinta? Ano naman ang gagawin niya kapag malaman niyang siya ay nagdadalang tao? Paano haharapin ni Alex ang lahat ng pagsubok na darating sa kanyang buhay? Mahahanap kaya niya ang pagmamahal na deserve niya sa taong kanyang iniirog o sa iba niya mahahanap ang pagmamahal na iyon?

“Apakah ini cinta? Atau hanya perasaan sesaat?” gumam Damien kala itu. Pria cassanova yang selama ini hanya menghabiskan malam panas dengan semua karyawan hotel miliknya. Aku akan menikahinya! Pikir Damien, namun kehadiran sosok mantan membuat semuanya hancur, Chiara pergi. Tujuh tahun kemudian, mempertemukan dirinya dengan seorang anak laki-laki di Roma, negara yang begitu ia tidak ingin menginjakkan kakinya. “Damien, anak laki-laki itu sangat mirip denganmu!”

Isang simpleng probinsyana lamang si Anna Marie Castillo, namumuhay sa isang simpleng lugar, simpleng probinsiya. Pero kahit ganoon, masaya siya sa buhay na mayroon siya kasama ang kaniyang pamilya. Mahirap lang sila at trabahador lang ng pamilya Bautista ang kanyang ama, samantalang ang kanyang ina naman ay nag-e-extra lamang. Ang tahimik niyang buhay sa probinsiya ay magugulo sa pagdating ng anak ng mga Bautista na si Kevyn, isang mayabang at antipatikong lalaki. Ano kaya ang kahihinatnan nila kung sa unang pagtatagpo pa lang nila ay hindi na naging maganda iyon? Ano kayang gagawin niya kapag nalaman niyang siya ang magbabantay sa binata habang nasa probinsya ito? Babalik pa kaya ang katahimikan niya sa probinsiya o lalo lang iyong gugulo?

"Ini surat kontrak pernikahan? Kenapa kau memberikannya padaku?" Chiara bertanya dengan kening berkerut setelah selesai membaca selembar kertas dari Lucas. "Kita akan melakukan pernikahan kontrak selama tiga bulan. Setelah itu kau bisa bebas." Lucas bersedekap dengan angkuh. "Dan ini tak gratis. Kau akan mendapatkan uang untuk setiap tawaran yang aku berikan. Aku akan membayarmu satu juta dolar untuk uang muka." Chiara membutuhkan uang, dan Lucas membutuhkan seorang istri untuk mengelabui orang tuanya. Dengan ikatan yang tertulis di surat kontrak, Chiara dan Lucas melewati hari-harinya bersama. Tanpa mereka sadari, perasaan cinta mulai tumbuh. Namun saat keduanya menyadari jika mereka saling mencintai, kontrak pernikahan pun berakhir. "Aku tidak ingin melepasmu, Chiara." "Tapi, kontrak kita sudah selesai, Lucas. Aku bisa hidup bebas, dan kau hiduplah dengan bahagia tanpaku," balas Chiara menahan air matanya agar tak terjatuh. Cover: Pixabay. Edit: Free Canva