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Lyra Jenkins’ heart is shattered, devoid of hope and her world in tatters with the guilt of everyone perceiving her as the murderer of her beloved father. However, she finds solace in the arms of an unexpected lover, Caleb Sawyer. But her respite is short-lived, as he callously chooses another woman over her, leaving her reeling in a deep dilemma of despair. Then the bitter ashes of betrayal and rejection settle in, and she resolves to reveal her true identity, driven by a thirst for revenge. In this bleak world, can Lyra find redemption? Can she break free from this toxic cycle, or will the shadows of her past forever define her future? Will she give him a second chance if he seeks forgiveness? Hell no! Second chances are not meant for scumbags like him.

Shireen merupakan gadis cantik yang sangat menderita. Sejak kecil dirinya selalu mendapatkan perlakuan yang sangat kejam dari ibu tirinya dan juga ayah kandungnya. Ayah Shireen adalah seorang pengusaha kaya yang sangat sombong, karena suatu masalah, perusahaannya tiba-tiba terancam bangkrut. Ia akhirnya menemui seorang pengusaha muda yang sangat kaya raya dengan memimpin perusahaan raksasa di negerinya. Ia meminta bantuan kepadanya untuk menyuntikan saham, agar perusahaannya kembali bangkit. Kemauanya di setujui dengan syarat, ia harus nenikahkan putri satu-satunya yaitu Shireen, kepada pria itu. Karena ia sudah kehabisan akal, akhirnya ia menyetujuinya. Shireen menikahi seorang pria asing yang belum pernah ia kenal. Setelah melangsungkan pernikahan, pria itu memboyongnya ke rumah mewahnya. Satu persatu masalah mulai kembali menghinggapi kehidupannya. Mampukah seorang Shireen kembali menjalani penderitaannya? Ataukah ia akan menyerah dengan takdirnya?

I was in love. He was handsome and seductive. However, what was supposed to be love became a marriage contract. When my family lost everything, including dignity, I was forced to marry, not out of love, but out of interest. My husband never knew the real reason I accepted his proposal, and I pray he never finds out.

Asher Blackwood, Alpha heir to the Frostmoon Pack, had two mate candidates. One was me. The other was Serena Walsh. We were both orphaned girls adopted by the former Alpha. In my previous life, Serena died tragically in a landslide when Asher officially became Alpha. I became his Luna. I spent my whole life helping Asher to develop Frostmoon Pack into one of the top five packs in the southern territories. But when Asher successfully won the Alpha King election, he publicly announced that the dead Serena was his only Luna. He even submitted a mate bond dissolution agreement to the Alpha Council and banished me from the territory. When I opened my eyes again, I found myself back on the day Asher chose his mate. But when I quit the competition and walked away, Asher and the whole pack were on their knees begging me to come back.

“Tomorrow morning, I’ll leave. It’s raining thunderstorm outside..,,” “No,” he thundered, taking me by surprise. My head snapped up. “What?” “You want to divorce me right?” he bellowed. “Then leave this instant. We are no longer married.” He spat, looking at me with rage and fury burning in his eyes. He looked nothing like the calm gentleman I fell in love with. “Adrian—” “I hope you get torn into pieces by an unknown creature you homeless parasite!” he spat. “Huh?” I gasped. Me? Homeless? “I'll give you few seconds to change your mind Elara…” he sneered. “Because the moment you set your feet off this mansion… you will be worth nothing!” ******* Three years ago, Elara Sanz-Alonso walked away from a billion-dollar legacy to marry for love. But when she discovers she is nothing more than a shadow of another woman in her husband’s eyes, her perfect world shatters. Betrayed and heartbroken, Elara makes a choice that will shake the nation’s elite—she reclaims her place as heir to the Alonso dynasty, but the price of her return is an arranged marriage to the one man she once ran from: Killian Dreven, the Ice Monarch. They meet again and Elara sets firm boundaries, but what happens when the man who was rumored to be ruthless, starts to shower her with care and attention, so much that it scares her. Why is Killian keen on marrying her even though she ditched him in the past? What secret does he hold and why the hell does he treat her like she's the only person that matters? Will Killian break down her walls? Or will she end up breaking his?

After being betrayed by the man she loved and humiliated on what was supposed to be the happiest day of her life, Samantha thought she had lost everything. Paano ka pa babangon kung mismong kapatid mo ang pinalit sa'yo? Paano ka pa magtitiwala kung ang puso mo’y durog na durog? But just when she was ready to give up, Leonard Valen entered the picture—cold, intimidating, and powerful. He offers her a deal: isang kasal na walang halong pag-ibig, kapalit ng katahimikan sa isang lihim na ayaw niyang mailantad. Hindi niya akalaing papatulan niya ang isang kontratang taliwas sa puso’t damdamin. Pero kailangan niya ng panibagong simula, at si Leonard ang tanging daan. What starts as a business deal slowly turns into something dangerous. Samantha finds herself torn between fear and fascination, between vengeance and vulnerability. Habang unti-unti siyang nahuhulog sa lalaking hindi niya lubusang kilala, mas lalo namang nalalantad ang mga sikreto sa paligid niya. In a world full of deception, revenge, and unexpected emotions—will Samantha risk her already shattered heart again? Or will this new love destroy her for good?

My name is Eleanor Keating. In my past life, my older sister—Alice Keating—and I were entrusted to the McKellen family in Arborhill by our parents for arranged marriages. I married John McKellen, the eldest son. While he might not be conventionally handsome, his calm demeanor and unwavering reliability stood out. Alice married Xavier McKellen, the younger son. Handsome as he was, he was equally carefree and unpredictable in his actions. Eager for a grandchild, the family patriarch—Henry McKellen—made a promise. The first to bear a child would have their offspring named the next heir of the family. After our wedding, John and I conceived. Our child was naturally declared the next heir, and with that, John and I gained influence and power within the family. Tensions between Alice and Xavier escalated into frequent fights. Eventually, both had affairs, and their marriage ended in a bitter divorce. Believing they had dishonored the family, John banished them from the household. Blinded by jealousy, Alice poisoned me and my child, ending both our lives. When I open my eyes again, I find myself back on the first day I arrived at the McKellen residence. But this time, Alice makes the first move and sleeps with John. In that moment, I realize she, too, has been given a second chance at life. Unfortunately, she has no clue that John is a twisted man. Not only is he devoid of love, but he also sees women as mere stepping stones in his relentless pursuit of power.

Alya adalah perempuan berusia dua puluh tujuh tahun yang energik dan periang, single sejak lahir terdesak oleh usia untuk segera menikah. Merasa telah membuang masa mudanya dengan percuma, ia bertekad untuk menikah dengan laki-laki yang berprofesi sebagai dokter, arsitek atau pengusaha dari keluarga konglomerat karena tak mau kalah dari sepupu-sepupunya yang menikah dengan keluarga konglomerat. Ia sudah cukup malu ketika selalu datang seorang diri ke acara resepsi pernikahan, bahkan sepupunya sempat menawarkannya kepada beberapa rekan bisnis suaminya, seolah-olah ia tak mampu menemukan belahan jiwanya saja. Leo adalah pengusaha muda, Co-CEO AHA Architect yang baru berdiri tiga tahun lalu. Laki-laki berdarah campuran itu memilih untuk hidup sendiri, ia tak ingin menikah, setidaknya hingga detik ini ia belum menemukan seseorang yang mampu membujuknya untuk menikah. Baginya perempuann untuk dikencani, bukan dinikahi.

"You're saying?" "I'm saying, I know you're avoiding me." She froze. "I see the way you look at me Tarah." Their eyes met. But she quickly looked away. "Look at me darling." He said huskily. He lifted her chin. She finally looked at him in his soul sucking eyes. "Are you attracted to me?" "No." She lied. TARAH What do you do when you feel things you never felt before? Feelings you never thought you would feel, towards someone you shouldn't feel that to. Feelings you should never feel towards your husband's brother. And what if it happens, he feels the same. What do you do? What do I do? How could I keep myself away from him, when we live under one roof. How can I not get attached to him, when he's all I am into. He showed me my darkest desires I never thought I had. He awakened my deepest feelings. He opened the door to my heart, and my damn legs as well. He was the greatest temptation that I failed to resist. I never thought of getting married through a contract. More so of falling in love with my husband's brother. EZEKIEL The marriage contract wasn't entirely legal, but still, a grooms valid name was needed. There was no second bastard son at all, and I couldn't come up with a name. So, I put my name on it. Making Tarah married to me. Yes. To me. She's married to me. Which she didn't know. And wouldn't know. I know she's just adopted, but I'll still mess around her, as planned. And what could I do? She's undeniably very pretty. So pretty. I wanted her attention on me. I want her. I want my wife. I want what's mine. I'll do everything to get her.

Tatlong taon nang ibinuhos ni Arielle Fuentes ang sarili niya sa asawa niyang si Lucian Davenhart — isang malamig at walang pusong lalaki. Akala niya, sapat ang pagmamahal niya para matutunang mahalin din siya nito. Pero nang malaman niyang may sakit siya, mas matindi pa ang natuklasan niyang katotohanan, hindi siya kailanman ang pinili ni Lucian. Isa lang talaga siyang kapalit ng babaeng minsang iniwan ito, at ngayo’y bumalik na. Nang humiling siya ng diborsyo, doon lang nagsimulang ipaglaban ni Lucian ang isang relasyon na matagal nang wala. At sa gitna ng gulong ’yon, dumating si Magnus Davenhart—ang makapangyarihang tiyuhin ni Lucian na may sariling mga lihim. Ngayon, si Arielle ay naipit sa pagitan ng dalawang lalaking parehong mapanganib. Makakawala ba siya sa pag-ibig na hindi kailanman kanya? O tuluyan na siyang malulunod sa pagitan ng dalawa.