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“I like pretty little girls who obey instructions before complaining. They don’t get to be punished.” His stubble brushed against my face and a low moan escaped me. Damn him! “Stay like this. Don’t move an inch.” What? “And for an entire week, this would be the only piece of material you get to put on.” Again, what?! ~+~ Camila Rose Frost, a club stripper, never expected her life to take such a turn. When he abusive boyfriend and boss entered into a contract with the enigmatic business tycoon, Lorenzo King Calloway. What starts as a business transaction quickly spirals into something far more intense. Bound by a contract and drawn into King's world, Camila finds herself struggling between separating from king to saving herself from his obsessed lover and a growing affection for him.

Bonnie Walton had a crush on Jude Ashford since the first time she saw him when she was twelve and he was twenty-two. Jude is her brother’s best friend. He was always indifferent towards Bonnie until the summer she turned fifteen and he caught her reading a smut book and promised it was their little secret. Over the years, her feelings for Jude developed from a crush into a burning, heart-wrenching desire.  After years of not seeing each other, she can no longer hide her feelings for him on her eighteenth birthday, and their attraction ignites. They have the most lustful and sinful that leads to Bonnie losing her vCard to Jude.  Jude Ashford is the synonym of perfection, CEO of Ashford Publishing. He never steps out of line, being the most respectful man on the face of the earth. Jude always tries to be away from the spotlight his name brings.  What will happen when the woman that broke his heart ten years ago reappears in his life engaged? Will Jude be able to fight the jealousy he feels and allow her to find happiness with another, or will he fight to be with her?  Now that Bonnie is back in New York and living with her brother, Will Jude, and Bonnie be able to keep their hands to themselves? Or will their red-hot scorching desire for each other to get them to be together and reveal their attraction? Even if it means losing their best friend and brother’s support?

Marcus Donnelly at twenty-six is one of the most successful and famous painters in the whole country. His masterpieces on contemporary art have sold for millions making him quite a well-known figure in the world of Fine Arts. However, after a mishap, two years ago, he develops a painter’s block which he’s unable to overcome. He has almost given up hope when he lands up at a beautiful beach house on Long Island. The positive atmosphere in the house coupled with the presence of a young, delicate girl willing to work as his housekeeper, compels him to buy the property. Will he be able to get over his block? What will happen when he falls head over heels in love with the young girl? Can he control his feelings when they turn into an obsession? What will happen when he uncovers secrets of her past life that drive her away from him? Cara Rose Sullivan is a sweet, eighteen-year-old, school dropout who is struggling to make ends meet after her parents' death. The sole breadwinner of her family, she is somehow providing for her three small siblings by taking up odd jobs. So when the very attractive Marcus Donnelly offers her a permanent job, can she decline it? Can she stop her heart from beating fast every time he’s near her? What will she do when he seems to be always near her? What will she do when he seems to invade her dreams as well? Read this heart-stopping, emotional roller-coaster of a love story that will keep you spell-bound!

Andrew Sebastian is the adopted son of a late wealthy billionaire. He is a good man, a workaholic, and has no time for commitment. He was busy making sure that his father’s inheritance was running well. But when a woman named Akie Pangilinan came into his life—as his maid—all of his life changed suddenly.  He is in love with Akie, but the woman’s feelings for him are contrary. But Andrew has a dark plan for Akie to be his. One night, he dragged her into marriage.  But soon, Akie escapes while pregnant and Andrew will do everything to win back the woman he loves. But how do he find the woman who doesn’t want to come back?  What can his love do if Akie doesn’t love him? Is he going to free Akie even though he knows that she is pregnant with their child?  Makakaya bang mabuhay ni Andrew na hindi makapiling ang mag-ina niya? At paano kung. . . siya naman ang mawawala? Magbabago ba ang lahat? O, lalo lamang niyang masasaktan ang babaeng mahal?

Si Alona Adarna, isang contestant sa Miss Pasig City 2020, ay hindi inakalang magbabago ang kanyang buhay nang makilala niya si Neil Custodio, isang napakagwapong billionaire na nagmamay-ari ng pinakatanyag na Airline Company sa Philippines ang Tropical Air at hurado ng patimpalak. Sa isang lihim na relasyon na walang kasiguruhan, nahanap ni Alona ang kanyang sarili sa isang mapait na sitwasyon—minamahal niya si Neil, ngunit para kay Neil, siya ay tila isang palamuti lamang-isang lihim na kasamang nagpapalipas ng oras. Sa loob ng dalawang taon, ang kanilang tago at masalimuot na relasyon ay lumalim, habang si Alona ay tinutulungan ang kanyang ina na magpagamot mula sa lupus sa Australia. Ngunit dumating ang oras na kailangan ni Alona tanggapin ang mapait na katotohanan—si Neil ay ikakasal sa iba. Ang huling gabi nilang magkasama ay nagbunga ng isang lihim na nagpapabago sa kanilang kapalaran at kailanman hindi maisasaayos ng tadhana. Habang si Neil naman, sa una ay masaya sa kanyang bagong kasal kay Wilma, hindi niya alam na may isang malalim na sugat sa kanyang puso na iniwan ng pagkawala ni Alona. Limang taon ang lumipas, Tahimik na pinalaki niya ang kanyang kambal at dala ni Alona ang lihim nila Emerald at Aniego. Sa kanyang pagbabalik sa Pilipinas, hindi inaasahang magkrus muli ang landas nila ni Neil-isang pagkikita na puno ng hindi inaasahang mga rebelasyon. Paano niya haharapin mag-isa ang pagiging dalagang ina na dulot ng huling gabi nila ni Niel?Makakayanan kaya niyang ipagtapat ang lihim ng kambal?At si Neil,paano niya tatanggapin ang katotohanan?Magdududa ba siya o mararamdaman ang masakit na katotohanan na sila'y kanya nga?

After so many years of searching for a job, I finally got one, but it came with a lot of twists and unexpected desires—I ended up falling for my broken CEO. ******** "My heart is no longer capable of love, Jessy; you are wasting your time by preaching that to me." He snapped, making me take a sharp intake of breath. "Sir, just because your ex left you broken and shattered doesn't mean all love is meant to be like that," I said with confidence. "Sir, true love is a beautiful thing; it's a thing that recognizes no barriers; the best love is one that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, "I add, smiling dreamingly as I pictured him in my mind. "Miss Jessy, are you indirectly professing your love to your boss?" I snapped back to my senses, meeting his confused glance at me; I gasped, realizing how stupid I was. "Hmm... Sorry... sorry sir, I will go work on the document." I rushed to pack the piece of document, aiming quickly for the door; I was just too embarrassed to spend even a single minute here. "Miss Jessy, do you have feelings for me in any way?" I was about to exit the door when he caught me by the arm, his question making me root on the spot. "What should I do? geez!"

He's the cold-hearted billionaire I despise, my brother's best friend, and completely off-limits. But when he needs a fake girlfriend, he makes me an offer I can’t resist... For ten years, Michael Bonell was my secret obsession. The charming troublemaker who was my total opposite. Until one dreadful night made me vow to never speak to him again. When his fiancée hires me to photograph their wedding, it feels like a cruel twist of fate. But the wedding is canceled at the last minute. And instead of the refund I can't afford to give, Michael demands something else. A date. To his ex-fiancée’s wedding. Pretending to love the man I loathe is easier than I expected. Michael kisses me like he means it and protects me like I've always been his. Until I start to question if he's ever hated me at all. But one thing hasn’t changed — we can never be together, or I risk losing everything that matters. One week with the man I can't forget. One bed. One rule — don’t fall in love. But what if I already have?

He visits every year and brings a bit of sunshine with him. She's loved him since she understood what love was, but why is it that Daniel only looks at her now? Being a young single mother, Valeria just doesn't have time to waste while he's making up his mind.

"Her knight in shining armour or her kidnapper?Allie has loved Jay forever. But he sent her away when she was eighteen and forced her to live her own life, away from the street and the gangs. Away from him. It had hurt, but she’d done it. For ten years she'd built a career and a life separate from him. Now he's back and he wants what belongs to him.Furious that Allie was hurt while out of his protection, Jay decides it's time to bring the woman he loves home where she belongs. Whether she wants to come or not. He's done lurking in the shadows, watching but never touching. She was always his. The difference is, now she knows it.Will Allie quietly accept her new life and let her old one go? Or will she fight the man she's loved her entire life because she can't risk losing herself again...Because You're Mine, Mine to Keep is created by Nikita Slater, an EGlobal Creative Publishing signed author."

“Afraid now, hmmm?” he asked with a lifted eyebrow. There was a mockery on his, oh so manly and deliciously curved red lips. “No, don't touch me! Remove your filthy hands from me or I will sue you!” she said frantically but all she received as a reply was his laughter. “What kind of crime am I committing now, my pretty soon-to-be stepmom? Tell me.” His voice was as sexy as hell and his lips were just an inch away from her lips. “Err, harassment,” she almost choke with her own saliva as she said so. Her mind was starting to deprive her of good reasons. “Harassment? Haha. No, my dear. There is no harassment for two consenting adults enjoying each other's arms and…” he did not finish his statement as his lips already claimed her lips which were open at the moment, in an attempt to retort to him. Dianthe was shocked to feel his lips graze hers and his tongue inside her mouth exploring therein taking all her sweetness. Just like before, her heart tumbled and her knees weakened, and automatically her arms encircled his neck as support. When his kiss deepened and became more aggressive, Dianthe could not deny anymore that his charm once more captured her innocent heart and her body could not deny the same.