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"Unwed and Expecting" follows the tumultuous journey of Sophia Harrington, a young woman whose perfect life shatters on her wedding day when she is abandoned at the altar by the man she thought was her soulmate. Alone and humiliated, Sophia discovers she is pregnant—a secret she kept, hoping to surprise her groom. Now, she's forced to navigate a new reality as an unwed mother-to-be.Sophia's world is turned upside down as she battles societal judgment, her family's disapproval, and her own fears of raising a child alone. But when she meets Ethan Caldwell, a brooding yet compassionate businessman with a troubled past, she finds an unexpected ally. Ethan, dealing with his own pain of being "extinguished twice"—once by a failed marriage and again by a betrayal in his career—relates deeply to Sophia's sense of loss and uncertainty. Despite their initial resistance, a bond forms between them, filled with undeniable chemistry and shared wounds.However, just as Sophia begins to open her heart, her ex-fiancé returns, claiming he made a mistake and begging for forgiveness. Sophia is torn between the past and the potential future with Ethan. The core struggle centers on Sophia’s journey to self-worth and her fight to choose what's best for herself and her unborn child, rather than what others expect of her. Meanwhile, Ethan must confront his own fears of being hurt again, questioning whether he’s truly capable of being the man Sophia and her child need.Cliffhanger: As Sophia prepares to make her final decision, a shocking revelation about Ethan’s past surfaces, threatening to destroy the fragile trust they’ve built. Will Sophia find the strength to forgive and move forward, or will the weight of past betrayals extinguish her chance at happiness once more?

"You need financial freedom. I need a bride. One signature—and your debt’s gone." *** Kira Navarro thought she had everything under control. Maayos ang trabaho, may konting ipon, at kahit papaano'y nakakaraos sa buhay. Dahil sa sobrang pagod at stress, napa-oo siya sa mga kaibigan na mag-unwind sa bar. Hindi niya inakalang ang simpleng gabing ‘yon ay mauuwi sa isang mainit na encounter kasama ang isang estranghero—na hindi niya alam, ay ang bagong CEO ng Salvatore Holdings, kung saan siya nagtatrabaho bilang architect. Kinabukasan, halos himatayin siya sa gulat nang makaharap ang lalaki sa opisina—ang cold and ruthless CEO na ngayon ay boss niya. Pero hindi siya pinansin. Parang hindi siya kilala. Parang walang nangyari. Pagbalik niya sa ospital kung saan naka-confine ang ina niyang may sakit sa puso, dumating ang mas masakit na balita—wala na ito. Cardiac arrest. Gumuho ang mundo ni Kira. Wala na ang ina niya. Nabaon siya sa utang. At nanganganib pa silang mapalayas sa inuupahan nila ng kapatid niya. Desperada siyang humingi ng cash advance sa HR, pero tinanggihan. Wala na siyang ibang malapitan kundi ang taong ayaw na ayaw sana niyang lapitan—si Anthony Salvatore. Pero sa halip na tulong o sermon, isang kontrata ang inabot nito. Pakakasalan daw niya si Anthony kapalit ng limang milyong piso at pagbabayad ng lahat ng utang nila. Sa harap ng mundo, asawa siya ng CEO. Pero sa loob ng mansion, parang boarder lang siya. Hanggang kailan niya kailangang tanggapin na papel lang ang ginagampanan niya sa buhay ng lalaking unti-unti niyang minamahal?

“You're a long way from safe, Miss Allard,” he whispers, his fingers tracing the strap of my bra until I shiver. "If you want to turn around, I’d suggest you do so now.” I stare up at him, watching as his dilated grey eyes dip to my cleavage. “Where will I go, Mr. Sinclair?” I ask, pulling him closer until our lips are inches apart. “Where can I go that you won’t find me?” **** 24 year old Ava Jade Allard has a few problems, but like most issues, there’s nothing a little money can't fix. So when Ava attends an art show to sell a few of her paintings to some of the richest, high-society members of New York, she’s sure she can kill two birds with one very rich stone. In and out, just like she hoped. But New York seems set on eating Ava whole, and as one mess leads to another, she finds herself in the arms of Billionaire Leonel Sinclair, a ruthless CEO who is still dealing with the consequences of a scandal he was entangled in 4 years ago. Now more desperate than when she started, Ava reluctantly turns to this stone-cold, terrifying, but somehow insanely hot Billionaire to help her set right what was wronged 4 years ago, while somehow doing the same for him, and with one contract marriage, Ava signs away her single status, anonymity and possibly her soul. Will this contract fix the manytraumatic wrongs of her past, or will Ava crumble under the weight of her grey-eyed, stoic CEO, whom she seems less and less able to keep her body and heart away from with each passing day? What happens when Ava agrees to these reckless vows and emerges as the Billionaire’s Bride?

"You are not going anywhere Alina, especially not to that green-eyed bastard." He said, slamming her against the wall & caging her in his arms. "Who do you think you are to tell me that? You are not my boss, Shane." She glared at him. He smirks, "I think you forgot who the boss is. You want me to remind you again?" He licked his lips as his gaze darted towards her lips. Her lips quivered under his hot gaze, as his lips almost touching hers. She took deep breaths, 'Control yourself Alina. Don't get him under your skin.' "Don't play with fire, Shane. You don't know who you are dealing with." She smirked. "Try me." He whispered, lightly grazing her earlobe with his teeth. ____ Alina, a strong headed & badass woman whose life is perfect as a Event planner. She just wants to increase her branches with her best friend & live a simple life. The only thing that bothers her is, her insecurities with men. Everything is normal until she crosses paths with the most powerful gang leader in New York. Shane Vincent King. He’s hot, mysterious, sexy yet dangerous. If you ever dare to come in his way then you’ll no longer be in this world... Every woman wants to be with him but he has his eyes only for one woman. What if Alina is that woman who he wants for all his life? Can she be able to put her insecurities aside for him? What if she got dragged into a dangerous life after entering his life? Or is her life already dangerous because of her unknown past? Will Shane help her to know her past, leading her into a new life & fall in love with each other or fate has some other plans for them?

"We shouldn't be doing this" I whispered trying to catch my breath. "Why?" He replied sliding his dick into my already wet hole. "Because I'm your twin brother's fiancé and this is forbidden, I said dripping wet from my cum. "It doesn't matter, what are twins for, we shared a womb, we could share a wife too" He said with a grin on his face as he doubled his thrust inch by inch tearing me apart... About some months back, Kylie Wintour nursed her broken heart like any other women who got cheated on would. After walking in on her ex-husband cheating on her with their real estate agent, same period her parents passed away in a horrific car accident. Her whole world came crashing down as she was mourning and at the same time dealing with a divorce. Not too long she met Devin, everything changed for good. Devin is kind-hearted, charming and irresistibly handsome. He was everything Kylie could ever ask for. Their relationship worked out so well that Kylie thought she had it all not until she met Devon, Devin's identical twin brother. Devon is sexier and hotter. He's everything Kylie has been trying to avoid. Yet, despite her best effort, she finds herself falling for him. Kylie knows that giving in to this temptation would cost her everything - her relationship, and her reputation. However she can't seem to help herself as she had a hot steamy dirty affair with him. How did Kylie feel after this? What happens when Devin finds out? Will Devin ever forgive Kylie and his twin brother? Will her happily ever after be just right? I guess you'll just have to read the story to find out. TRIGGER WARNING: This Book contains matured contents. Read at your own RISK!

Prologue : •"Im sorry, put the gun down" I say afraid, looking pleadingly into his eyes. " This gun?" He asks. "What if I don't want to?" he continues to ask as he cocks the gun. At this point I can feel tears start to form in my eyes. "Ad-Adri....pl-ease st-st-stop" I shakingly beg him "Stop what baby?" "Tell me what I should stop" he asks feigning confusion as he begins to slide the gun along my cheek, dragging it slowly from my temple all the way down to my lips. I'm so scared by what he's doing that I just start sobbing unable to hold my tears back any longer "Shh-shh-shh don't cry" he mockingly coos into my ear his breath fanning my skin. "What will you do for me if I stop?" "Any-anything, just just st-stop,ok" I hurriedly reply "Anything! Lucky me" he exclaims "hmm, I've got to think about this one" "Hmm? Oh I've got it" he continues as I nervously swallow wondering what he will ask of me.• □ This book is set in two timelines, the present day and 3 years ago. □ meet: Adriano Valencia Accused of Arms dealing, Drug distribution, Murder and possible mafia ties. 3 years ago the girl he loved betrayed him and almost destroyed him but, now he's hunting for her. Meet: Klara Davis She was just an innocent highschool student until Adriano showed up and ruined her life. And now almost 3 years later the he's back and more dangerous than ever, but what he doesn't know is that Klara's changed to. By Kerry Kerry **WARNING: THIS BOOK IS FOR A MATURE AUDIENCE 18+ **contains explicit language, profanity, extreme violence and sexual situations as well as some dark romance themes that sensitive readers may find disturbing! Reader discretion is advised.

Si Xavier Echiverri ay isang napaka-cold, matangkad, napakagwapong bachelor at perfectionist na CEO ng Heaven Shipping Inc.. Siya ang perpektong halimbawa ng isang CEO na parang refrigerator— ‘di basta-basta lumalambot, kahit sa harap ng mga magagandang empleyada. Para sa kanya, ang pag-ibig? Wala sa business plan! Ngunit ang tahimik niyang opisina ay biglang nagka-brownout sa presensya ng bagong empleyada, si Antonette Pinagpala. Si Antonette ay maganda, sexy, at mabait, ngunit isang certified walking disaster! Palaging may natatapong kape (karaniwan ay kay Xavier pa!), nalalaglag na folders, at minsan, siya mismo ang natutumba! Pero kahit laging epic fail, hindi siya nawawalan ng ngiti o ng lakas ng loob na bumati ng, “Good morning, Sir!” kahit na obvious na bad trip si Xavier sa mga bloopers niya. Ang akala ni Xavier, matutuyot siya sa stress ng mga epic fails ni Antonette. Pero sa bawat engot niyang hakbang, natatawa siya—sa umpisa, pilit na tawa lang; kalaunan, hindi niya na mapigilan ang tawang natural na natural. At unti-unti, nadidiskubre niyang ang “perfectionist” niyang puso ay kayang pakiligin ng isang disaster queen na gaya ni Antonette. Ngunit sa gitna ng kanilang nakakakilig na harutan, biglang lumitaw ang matagal nang nakalimutang bahagi ng buhay ni Xavier—si Isabella Maharlika, ang ex-fiancee niyang iniwan siya sa mismong araw ng kasal! At ngayon, bumalik siya upang kunin ang atensyon at pagmamahal ni Xavier, na tila nais niyang mabawi mula kay Antonette. Kaya ba niyang isantabi ang kanyang prinsipyo na "business-only" para sa masaya at nakakakilig na buhay kasama si Antonette?Pero kung magkakaalaman na ang lahat, sino nga ba ang pipiliin ni Xavier—Si Isabella o Siya?-ang perpektong pagmamahalan na minsan nang nagtapos, o ang bagong love story na puno ng epic fails pero walang kapantay na saya?

Dahil sa pagpapakalat niya ng exposed photo ng dalawang lalaking naghahalikan, nauwi ito sa kasalan. Si Isobel Ituraldez, pasaway na anak at tagapagmana ng Raldez Corporation, ay kilala sa pagiging rebelde at sanhi ng stress ng kanyang ama. Samantalang si Alejandro Talleno, CEO ng Cagel Talleno Logistics, ay hinahangaan ng maraming babae. Ngunit dahil sa iskandalong kumalat, naapektuhan ang kanyang reputasyon. Isang gabi, aksidenteng nagkita sila sa hotel. Pareho silang lasing at nagkatapat. Kinausap siya nito tungkol sa iskandalo, ipinaliwanag na biro lamang iyon kasama ang kaibigan niyang lalaki. Imbes humingi ng tawad, iginiit ni Isobel na bakla siya dahil sa malambot nitong kilos. Dala ng kalasingan, hinamon niya itong halikan at buntisin siya kung tunay na lalaki ito. Sa kaguluhan, natumba sila at nagpatong ang katawan. Hindi napigilan ni Alejandro ang sarili, hinawakan nito ang bewang para pigilan tumayo. Sisigaw sana ito ng bakla nang hinalikan niya ito at nauwi sa pagtatalik. Nagising si Isobel, nagmamadaling umalis. Ngunit naalala ng binata ang lahat at nagkaroon ng interes na hanapin siya. Paulit-ulit niya itong pinuntahan sa kompanya, ngunit iniiwasan siya nito. Kaya tinarget niya ang ama nito, nag-alok ng suporta sa naluluging negosyo kapalit ng kasal nila. Mabilis na napapayag si Mr. Ituraldez dahil din sa atraso ng anak. Matapos ang kasal, nawalan ng kapangyarihan si Isobel. Sa gabi, ginagapang siya ni Alejandro at unti-unti ring bumigay sa romansa nito. Ngunit natuklasan niya na planado lahat, mula sa iskandalo. Ang kaibigan niya ay ispiya pala ni Alejandro upang makakuha ng personal na impormasyon sa pamilya nila. Ito ay bahagi ng paghihiganti dahil may kinalaman ang ama niya sa pagkamatay ng mga magulang ni Alejandro. Si Isobel ang naging target niya para sirain, pero sa huli nahulog siya rito. Pipiliin ba niya ang plano ng paghihiganti o ang tunay na damdamin?

Senja ingin bebas dari kekangan keluarga mendiang ibunya yang menuntutnya untuk segera menikah. Dia menolak aturan keluarga dan memilih merantau dengan hidup pas-pasan di kota. Harapannya musnah saat dia belum juga mendapat pekerjaan, sementara uangnya sudah menipis. Senja mulai menjalani hobi menulisnya seperti saat masih sekolah dulu. Sulitnya mencari uang di platform kepenulisan di jaman sekarang membuatnya stres hingga mencoba menghubungi nomor telepon yang tertera di salah satu platform besar tempat tulisannya ditolak demi mencari pembenaran penolakan itu. Dia tidak tahu jika menghubungi nomor pribadi Asa yang tidak sengaja terpajang karena tengah terjadi peretasan di sana. Asa Kanagara merupakan CEO Kanagara Group, perusahaan yang menaungi platform kepenulisan itu dan tengah stress berkepanjangan akibat kisah cintanya yang cepat kandas karena BPD yang dideritanya. Dia meladeni omelan Senja hingga memintanya untuk ke kantor. Esoknya, Senja datang ke kantor Kanagara Group dan menyadari jika sosok yang diteleponnya kemarin adalah CEO perusahaan tersebut. Setelah berunding sengit, Asa memberikan syarat jika tulisan Senja bisa diterima di platform, bahkan berjanji menjadikan Senja asistennya di kantor. Satu syarat yang hampir ditolak Senja adalah menjadi istri Asa. Dilema melanda gadis 25 tahun tersebut karena dia sama sekali belum memikirkan pernikahan. Namun, jaminan yang diberikan Asa begitu menggiurkan hingga akhirnya dia menerima persyaratan tersebut. Perjalanan keduanya tidak begitu mudah. Senja harus beradaptasi dan menerima BPD yang diderita Asa. Dia baru menyadari jika Asa juga memiliki gangguan halusinasi yang selalu membuatnya terbayang dengan cinta pertamanya yang sudah meninggal ketika melihat Senja. Perjalanan mereka bertambah rumit ketika banyak orang berusaha menghancurkan hubungan keduanya. Senja harus memilih, apakah hidup miskin dengan kebebasan lebih berarti daripada hidup bergelimang harta dengan banyaknya perbedaan antara dirinya dengan Asa. Pada akhirnya, Senja memilih berjuang bersama Asa, menyembuhkan traumatis mereka, dan menemukan makna cinta yang sesungguhnya.