Chord Torn Neck Deep

Jane Cameron woke up alone on the bed after her one-night stand with her closest friend in college, Eric Desmond. He disappeared from her life, and she never had the chance to tell him that she's pregnant. Jane thought she was abandoned, and so, she did not find Eric until she gave birth with their son, Eugene. For many years, Jane raised Eugene alone. She worked hard just to survive with her son, but in the end, Jane couldn't give the best life to the child. She regretted all of her decisions until she got into an accident and died. In the verge of death, Jane only wished of one thing. “A second chance to fix her mistakes.” If only she can turn back the time, Jane would find Eric and give the life their son deserves. And the wish happened. The time turned back, and Jane was given the chance to meet Eric Desmond, the billionaire heir of the Geelq corporation, who's already engaged to someone else. Jane does not wish to get Eric's affection as everything happened in the past is just an accident. And so, she made a deal. She won't ask for Eric for marriage, but Eric should give the best life to their son. However, the kind and gentle Eric that she knew, turned out to be a cold and possessive man who put a leash on her neck as soon as they met. It was as if he was desperate. "Who says you can go away from me, Jane? Not this time. Never again.”

“Get up and strip” The unknown man commanded, his deep voice reverberated through the room bringing me out of my ogling phase. I stared on mortified as sudden realization hit me. I’ve just been bought for a one night stand by this unbelievably handsome man, but that means I’ll loose my virginity tonight!. Feeling his piercing gaze at me, I get up to undress but instinctively move towards the counter for a glass to alleviate the burning feeling creeping through my veins. “God damn it!, why won’t it bulge, I’m positive this zipper is determined to ruin my life”. I said underneath my breath as I dare not spare him a glance. I gulped as I summoned courage to meet his fierce gaze and with an almost inaudible tone I pleaded “It won’t bulge, can you help me?” He closed the gap between us with long strides while I subconsciously retreated till I hit the wall, my breathe hitched as he locked my lips. “Pah!” The sound of a slap resounded through the room, My eyes filled with terror as I raised my hands to cover my mouth. What have I done? I asked mentally still stunned at my action. “How dare you!” He roared and I knew I was done for!. What would happen if a legitimate but outcast daughter of one of the prestigious families decides to sell her body for money and unexpectedly gets into a contract marriage with a cold blooded mafia boss? Will their encounter be just a one night stand? Why would the world’s richest and powerful tyrant choose to enter a marriage of convenience? Find out in <<>> Disclaimer: the book cover isn’t mine, credit goes to google

Zesa Russo commands the boardroom with the same precision and confidence she brings to every aspect of her life. At 28, she’s the fierce CEO of Techya, a company she’s built from the ground up. Driven, unrelenting, and unapologetically bold, she’s never been one to wait for a prince charming to come sweep her off her feet—instead, she’s the force that shapes her own destiny. And her destiny has always involved him. The man who had once eluded her grasp, the one she had silently craved for years. But Zesa isn’t the kind to let love slip through her fingers. No. She's determined to make him hers, no matter what. Slowly, inevitably, she knows he’ll surrender his heart to her—just like everything else she’s ever set her sights on. ____ Levi’s mischievous gaze locks onto mine, daring, seductive, his lips curving into a slow smirk as he steps closer. “Should I stop?” His voice is velvet, deep and teasing, laced with danger. But I don’t flinch. “No,” I breathe, my pulse quickening, every nerve in my body on edge. His smirk deepens, a dark promise in his eyes as his fingers slowly trace the hem of my dress, lifting it with agonizing precision. The whisper of fabric against my skin sends shivers down my spine. His lips—warm, soft, and skilled—graze the sensitive skin of my inner thighs. Levi’s hand slips beneath the fabric, fingertips brushing against my desire, teasing, drawing out a soft gasp from me. The heat between us is suffocating, yet intoxicating. “Levi…” My voice trembles as he nips gently at my thigh, his breath hot against my skin. “You’ll be the one begging me to stop,” he murmurs, the promise in his words thick, dripping with need.

Imagine waking up in the arms of the Lycan King and you try to sneak out but just as you're about to step out, you find him watching you with darkened eyes. “Go on.” He said with a shrug. “You will find that my territory stretches for hundreds of miles and it is easy to get lost here or to go in the wrong direction. One wrong turn, and you could be at the mercy of wild animals…" He paused. "... or a very angry beast.” His eyes darkened again at those last words and a chilling shiver ran down my spine. Deep down, I knew the ‘angry beast’ he was referring to in this statement was himself and that added to my unease. “Did you possibly think that there was anywhere you could run that I would not find you?” He said in a voice that wasn't entirely human. **************************************** In an unexpected twist, Zora Sparks becomes the chosen queen of the Lycan king, Nox Rider, and decides to get her revenge against her ex-mate and his Luna. But things aren't as easy as it seems, for the lycans have a terrible secret! What happens when these secrets cause a rift between her and her second chance? What happens when he also refuses to mark her? Will Zora go back to her ex-mate, Tyler, who has decided to do anything to get her back? Will she succeed in getting her revenge? Or will her arch-nemesis and ex-mate's Luna, Emilia Lorenzo, succeed in destroying her and everything she loves?

I, Liya Anderson, was the pampered Alpha female heir before. But everything was shattered by an invasion! My mother turned out to be the second chance for the bastard who destroyed my pack, and we were captured. Since then, my mother changed, no longer caring for me, allowing me to be abused by the triplet stepbrothers. Soon, I thought I had lucked out by encountering a savior. Naively, I believed he would take me away from this hell. But it seems that three won't let me go... *** “You don't seem to understand it, do you?” The irritated edge to Hunter tone brought more tears to my eyes. Gunter stepped closer, leaving no distance between us as he gazed at me with darkened eyes glowing with undiluted fury, “haven't we told you before?” My heart stopped for a second when Ryder’s hand wrapped my neck, lifting me from the floor a little bit. “Let me clarify it again, Liya. You belong to no one else but us. You're ours to look at, ours to touch and most definitely ours to fuck! This is your FUCKING fate! Accept it!” His deadly tone had a hint of mischief. Yeah, I should have known earlier. This is my miserable fate...

“What… what do you think you are doing?" I stuttered as his fingers slowly ran up my thighs. I whimpered as he pressed his groin against me, feeling every inch of his bulge pressing against me. “I already told you, little wolf. I want you to want me, I want you to ache for me. I want you to beg me to have my way with you" He whispered into my ear then he placed a kiss on my neck and I shivered with lust. “This wasn't part of the deal" I murmured and he chuckled. “Just say the word, Dahlia. Tell me how much you want me" He murmured and my eyes widened as I felt his warmth slowly disappear as he moved away from me slowly. Before he could get away, I grabbed onto his hand and stared into his eyes. I knew I was making the wrong decision but… “I want you" ~ After being accused of being a murderer by her mate, Dahlia has to find a way to prove her innocence and the only way to do that was to strike a deal with the Alpha King who has danger and sex written all over him. Accepting his deal came with a whole more baggage than she bargained for. What happens when Dahlia despite all odds finds herself attracted to the Alpha King she so dearly wants to despise, a man that was incapable of loving? What happens when secrets begin to unfold before their very eyes? What happens when the Alpha King, his Beta and her mate all want the same girl?

A never-ending lie starts with a desire for something. How far can you go for the person you treasure the most? How deep can you dig to make everything go according to your plan? Solana Stone was deprived of love and yet her heart never seeks for revenge. She was forced to marry the illegitimate son of the Evans family, replacing her adoptive sister who stole her boyfriend. Her life with her husband was simple. She learned to live a comfortable life in a small house with him and later found herself falling in love with her husband. It was like magic, she was enchanted. But how can she be happy with the life she has when she’s been living in a lie?

"The rain falls because the sky can no longer handle its weight. Just like the tears, it falls because our heart can no longer handle the pain." Cleopatra Cooper Sandoval, the blue eyed Ilongga and only princess of Sandoval clan. She's got everything, beauty, money and fame. She loves everything about life. She loves to party. She loves going out with friends. She loves spending her money. She's a brat with a heart, a happy go lucky princess . But no one knows that behind those smiles and happy vibes is heart full of fear. The bratty princess is scared of the rain. Surrounded by six overprotective brothers, who are worried for her safety after getting kidnapped years back, they hired a bodyguard without her knowledge. Cooper is living the life, not until the day she met the man with a seductive midnight black eyes. The cold, strict and dangerous Silas Atticus Monteverde, a retired US Marine and his brother's bestfriend. First time she laid eyes on him, she knows she will be in deep trouble. So deep that she can't get him off her mind. She thought that it would be the start of her own happy ending but memories of her childhood trauma started coming back. She saw him as the monster who caged her in the past. The beast that's chasing him in a dark rainy night. Will his love shine and give light to change her perspective? Will his love enough to give her the calm after the storm? Or will she continue running to find the peace she's been looking for, a shelter in the rain?

Having a caring boyfriend, Hailey couldn’t have asked for more. But one night at a bar, she got drunk and stumbled into the arms of a strange man. Unknowingly to her, that stranger was Kendrick Reid, a cut-throat billionaire who was known for his ruthlessness across the circle. Her life took a huge turn when she discovered she was pregnant with his baby. The elders got involved and she was forced into an arranged marriage with the billionaire. While Hailey seeks her freedom, Kendrick ensures not even a hair on her body is harmed. As she navigates this new life, she realizes that there’s more to Kendrick than meets the eye. So many secrets spiral around why he is keen on keeping her and having the baby. As those secrets come to light, she becomes more aware of the dangers that accompany her new life, strengthening her resolve to leave the billionaire. But will Kendrick let her go that easily? What if his temptations were as overwhelming as her fear of those dangers? What if her resolve weakens and she is torn between her quest for freedom and this man she has come to love? Are there more secrets left to be revealed? Can she trust the people that she believes care for her the most? When family drama and other contending forces get involved, is her marriage destined to be a blissful one or doomed for more problems to come? The bond she shares with Kendrick is not one to be easily severed. What happens when that bond is constantly threatened to the point of extinction? Follow me on Instagram @authorhusnas & Facebook: Author Husnas, and receive frequent updates about this story.

Nagbago ang buhay ni Elaine Natividad ng makilala niya si Louis Montemayor — a hot and handsome mafia boss. Para mabayaran ang utang na nangyari sa pagitan ng kanilang mga magulang ay nakatakda silang ikasal. Hindi naman tumutol si Elaine dahil maganda ang pinapakita sa kanya ng binata pero bigla na lamang ito nagbago. Louis still loves his first love, and they just need to pretend and have a child to get his inheritance. And, there’s a deep reason why Elaine Natividad is entangled with the mafia organization. A use, that’s why, Louis needs her. Pipiliin niya kayang manatili sa tabi nito o aalamin niya ang katotohanan tungkol sa kanyang pagkatao?