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Constant head splitting headaches, random joint pains,. dizziness and lightheadedness. it was symptoms I know just too well. The blue rose illness. The vile disease that robbed me of my mother. And now I think it's coming for my life too. My name is Ivy and I have the blue rose illness. Funny right? I can't believe I have less than thirty days to live. ************ Prince Emiliano "You are sick? Since when?" "I am sorry." "Keep that for later—I will never give you the permission to leave me. You can never leave me. Do you understand Ivy? Don't you dare."

Eleanor always wanted a fresh start. She was raised in the mafia and was constantly exposed to guns, death, and blood. On the night she is kidnapped by an infamous Don, she manages to escape. But instead of going back to her old life, she decides to start a new one. She runs into the city of Rome and her true passion and love for food are sparked. When she meets Dante Santa Cruz, she no longer believes that anything can return her to the world she fled. But how could she forget that she was the daughter of the mad queen?

Golden eyes, a handsome face and a mysterious personality....Miranda Worthington might be in for a sexy and risky whirlwind romance with a perfect stranger. *** Miranda thought her marriage to Michael Whittaker was what she wanted, that is, until she finds out he has been cheating on her with his immediate boss's wife! Disgusted by his infidelity, Miranda threatens to expose him but when things get a little too much for her to handle, she didn't expect to end up seeking help from the mysterious man she met on one fateful night. With a divorce underway, and an undeniable chemistry between her and the mystery man soon to be boss, Davien Huxley, Miranda's life is about to take a twist in fate that she never would have expected. Will she find true love, or rather, a death wish?

Terrence loves to play games, he always win all the time, he's a top player in a game called 'In game' it's a virtual reality game. But what if you went inside the game you played? And what if you'll meet your ex there unexpectedly? Everyday someone must die, must fight to survive. Will Terrence survived in that game? Can he kill the girl that he loves before? Will other player survived too? Can it be death ending or it will be a happy ending?

Broken vows don’t necessarily mean a broken marriage… Electa Leventis meant every word of the vows she shared with her husband Adrastos at the altar. Pity he didn’t return her sincerity… Expecting happy-ever-after, instead, Electa found herself going through a mortifyingly public separation! Now, divorce papers in hand, Electa has finally built up the courage to put an end to her time as the mighty Greek billionaire’s wife once and for all. But she’s forgotten the magnetic pull that devilish Adrastos possesses. And that broken vows don’t necessarily mean a broken marriage…

"Jace,stop."I murmured in between his lips. "It has always been you, muffin."He held my hand as I struggled to push him away. "Go away,you don't even believe in love,so why now?."I looked at his eyes which were full of sincerity. "You changed my perspective on things,I love you,infact,I'm in love with you and I can't help it,muffin."He confessed. Michelle Adigheji is a beautiful naive teenager who has a secret crush on her brother's bestfriend who's a player although she doesn't believe in love because it's dangerous as it was evident in her parent's marriage,she keeps falling deeply. Jace Walker,the typical badboy and player who got girls wrapped around his fingers,his heart is as cold as ice as he can't be vulnerable or fall for any girl but then he starts feeling something, something which could be dangerous for his bestfriend's sister. What happens when she gets hurt several times but can't still stop loving him because she's caught in his web? What happens when he finally gets vulnerable but his past haunts their relationship? Find out in this amazing Nigerian teen love story.

Due to his traumatic past, Adam Carter is a successful billionaire with a dark and cold personality. Unlike other billionaire bachelors, Adam takes no interest in relationships or casual flings. That, however, changes when he lays eyes on Daphnie Hanson, a recent college graduate who is cautious when it comes to romance. Love is never an easy road. When Adam's past comes to haunt him and ends up dragging the pair into a lifestyle they never imagined, can the two survive the danger and heartache that comes with it?

⚠️warning⚠️ this book contains mature content and abuse. This Is the first warning and will not be the last. Andrei Volkov is the head of the Russian Mafia. He's ruthless, dangerous, rich and has every woman on their knees begging for him to take them. He's never loved anyone, since his past has left him unable to do so.Skylar Jones; homeless and without any family. She's the kindest and the most selfless person you will ever meet even without money. One day, Skylar meets two men that work for the Russian Mafia. They offer her job that she has a tough time refusing even with the strings attached.What will poor innocent Skylar do when she meets the Andrei? Will she fall madly in love like the rest or simply think him as another man?WARNING: THIS STORY MAY CONTAIN TRIGGER STUFF TO SOME PEOPLE. IF YOU ARE EASILY UPSET BY THE THOUGHT OF RAPE OR ABUSE, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK.

Dati niyang asawa, hindi lang siya tinalikuran—pinapatay pa. Sa isang gabi ng pagtataksil, muntik nang mamatay si Alina sa kamay ng mga tauhan ng lalaking minsan niyang minahal. Pero sa isang iglap, isang maling liko, at isang desperadong hakbang, napadpad siya sa sasakyan ng pinaka-ayaw ng ex niyang lalaki... si Damian Velasco, ang pinakamalupit na karibal sa negosyo. "Hirap ka bang magpasalamat, Mrs. Montenegro?" malademonyong bulong ng lalaki. "O gusto mong ipakita na lang sa ibang paraan?" Isang kasunduan ang binuo sa init ng gabi: ililigtas siya ni Damian, pero kapalit nito… magiging kanya siya. Sa kama. Sa piling niya. Hanggang sa tuluyan niyang makuha ang kanyang paghihiganti. Pero paano kung sa gitna ng pagkukunwari, may ibang apoy na mamagitan sa kanila? Isa bang laban ito… o isang bagong simula?

Lia enters a contract marriage with Ryan to pay off her fathers debt. Lia lost both her father and mother in an accident, leaving her with her elder sister Kelly, who is bound to a wheelchair due to the accident. Now Lia has to take up the role of the breadwinner of the family. Her encounter with Ryan began when he demanded that she pays off her fathers debt. Because she has no other means of paying, Lia agrees to enter a contract marriage with Ryan, which was only until Ryan had full control of his grandfathers company.Would this encounter bring about some changes to the heart of Ryan who doesn’t believe in love or would they go their separate ways after the contract ends?.