Christopher Paolini Inheritance Cycle

“Let’s skip the formalities. I have something very important to discuss with you,” he said. I stared at the server serving the food while mentally preparing to deal with whatever he had to say. “I need a wife,” he said calmly, like it was the most normal request in the world. I rolled my eyes and muttered, “Not this again.” “Allow me to be your—” “No!” I interrupted. “I’m married, remember? That little detail that keeps slipping from your head?” ************* Celine’s picture-perfect life comes crumbling down when she discovers her husband’s infidelity. Left with nothing but heartbreak and debt, she swears never to trust again—until Christopher Sterling, a powerful CEO, offers her a deal that changes everything. He’ll protect her. He’ll claim her. And he’ll make everyone who hurt her pay. What starts as a simple contract soon becomes something much deeper. As Celine tries to guard her heart, she realizes that love can be more dangerous than betrayal. Her past broke her. Her future might save her. But love was never part of the deal.

MC only wanted to fulfill his family inheritance and be God's armed force on earth as holy abbot in his monastery. But a dark secret surrounds the old walls and the young clergyman comes across a burial chamber in which Lucifer himself was sealed. A long time ago, from his ancestor.Despite his firm belief in his master, he can soon no longer avert his gaze from Lucifer. The hitherto strict life of the main character is mixed up and he has to recognize that light and darkness are not always what they seem to be and that there is far more than one can see. Little by little, more beings appear in his environment and soon he himself gets on the track of his greatest secret ...

He broke her heart. He wants her body. But her bloodline may cost her life. Her mother’s death was not an accident. Her inheritance is not just wealth. It is a dangerous secret buried inside the country’s most powerful private hospital. Aria Lancaster has two men fighting for her. Ethan Blake, the boy who kissed her sweetly and broke her heart without mercy. Damian Cole, the ruthless billionaire who wants to own every part of her, body and soul. One is forbidden temptation. The other is familiar sin. But Aria’s bloodline carries a truth darker than desire, and when it surfaces, passion alone will not be enough to save her.

Stacey Galvez has been working for Golden Gates Corporation under the research department for more than two months. Tahimik at magaan ang takbo ng buhay niya, nagtatrabaho siya para sa sarili at sa kaniyang pamilya. Sa pagnanais maibsan ang boring cycle ng buhay, mag-isa siyang nagtungo sa bar sa unang pagkakataon. Hindi niya lubos akalaing sa matindi niyang paghahangad na magliwaliw ay naisuko niya ang pagkabirhen. Never in her wildest dreams did she think of having a one night stand with the Chief Financial Officer of the banking company she works for. But it happened. Stacey and the CFO came up with a mutual agreement to keep their secret all by themselves. Will it be easy for her if before their one steamy night she already has feelings for the dazzling CFO bachelor Izaac Buencamino? Her burning desire for him is out of control, so she comes up with a plan to seduce and make him hers.

Alina Rojas married Bucky Ethelred, eloped, and gave up her inheritance, but was considered greedy, bullied by her mother-in-law, abandoned by her husband, and threatened many times by her husband's first love. For love, she lowered her status, helped her husband, but then her bastard husband revealed his true face as a narrow-minded, selfish, stingy, and heartless person. One day, Bucky threw a divorce paper at her face. Although heartbroken, she still had to sign the divorce papers. After the divorce, Alina became a beauty loved by everyone, inherited a huge fortune, established her business empire, took up bad guys, and lived a life of luxury and enjoyment.

BLURB Five years ago, June Avery was a girl in love. Then, Dante Romano—the heir to a multi-billion dollar empire—tossed a check at her feet and told her she was a mistake. June disappeared with a shattered heart and a secret growing inside her. Now, Dante is back, and he hasn't come for an apology. He’s bought her debts, her business, and her future. He wants his revenge. But when he sees the four-year-old boy with his signature sapphire eyes, the game changes. He’ll force her into a fake marriage to secure his inheritance, and she’ll play the role to save her son. But in a house built on lies, who is the predator and who is the prey?

“God forbid I let you go, Meera… here, push the knife into my heart, until I take my last breath, you can't leave me. Not now, not ever!" “I'm not ready for a new relationship, Greg. I'm broken and still healing. I –” “I'll wait for as long as it takes. I won't force you to do anything. You can take all the time in world.” “Aren't you afraid you'd wait forever?” “In as much you don't go running into that undeserving man's arms, I'll gladly wait.” “And if I do?” “Then you'll have no choice but to watch me kill him slowly." ... Used as a stand-in wife for three years, Meera’s fairytale marriage was broken when she least expected it. As if that wasn't enough to kill her, her enemies plotted and ruined her completely, sending her to death's door, but unfortunately for them, her late grandfather-in-law left a hefty inheritance in her name. Greg, a rebellious and mysterious CEO of a multi-billion dollar company, who had been secretly brooding over Meera’s marriage for three years couldn't wait to hop on the opportunity that presented itself. At the last minute, he entered Meera’s life and gave her reasons to live again. But Meera wasn't ready to give him what he wanted as her heart was still in shambles. .... As deep secrets about the inheritance are uncovered, hearts become desperate and greed set in, will Meera be steadfast and continue her planned revenge or chicken out and embrace another heart wrenching betrayal?

Lenore Reed has been harboring a secret crush on Trent Knight, a successful billionaire, since their first encounter. However, she faces a difficult decision of whether to confess her growing feelings or keep them hidden. Adding to her challenges are Yvonne and her father, who have caused her to lose her father's inheritance to the Donovan family. Lenore must work hard to regain her father's assets which were sold off to the Donovan's. Will Lenore be able to achieve her goals? What choice will she make regarding Trent? Will she be able to break free from Yvonne's hold on her? And most importantly, will she uncover the hidden secrets of her family?

Content Warnings ⚠️ Violence BDSM elements Obsessive or possessive behavior Age gap Manipulation Physical fights/assault Torture and trauma (off-page) PTSD Rough sex Family relationship This isn't a sweet, soft love. If you aren't ready for a flawed, morally gray, obsessive character, skip. ~~~~ I start peeling off my clothes right there in the hallway, daring him to look. I want to see if the perfect brute my grandfather built has a breaking point. I want to see if he is actually human, capable of love, or just a puppet that follows orders. That was the first time I saw the mask slip. That was the night he stopped being my protector and became my predator. Now, we are locked together in a cycle of destruction where his obsession is my only reality. He would rather see me dead than in another man’s arms, and I’m too far gone to want anyone else. Running away from him is the safest option. But why run when his obsessive love is the only thing I'm used to?

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