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Hannah has finally landed the journalism internship of her dreams—a chance to prove herself at one of the city’s top media firms. But her excitement is short-lived when she’s forced to work under Nathaniel "Nate" Rhodes, the arrogant and untouchable head intern who treats her like she doesn’t exist. He has connections, power, and an air of mystery that both frustrates and intrigues her. When Hannah stumbles upon a mysterious pattern of arson cases, she breaks a major story, earning her place in the firm. But there's a catch—Nate is assigned to work on it with her. While she’s determined to uncover the truth, he’s just as determined to avoid it. As they dig deeper, secrets begin to surface, and Hannah finds herself entangled in a past neither of them can escape. Because years ago, fire changed both of their lives. A fire took someone she loved, a fire took someone he loved. As the tension between them grows, so does the undeniable pull drawing them together. But can love survive when the truth is written in the ashes?

Matt Bradford and Dash black are best friends, rich, handsome, irresistible and sexy. Going around the world to make their fortunes. Now, though they have money, power and success, they discover those things mean nothing without a special person to share them. As destiny throws two unique women into their paths, these driven men discover that achieving material success is easy compared to the challenge of forging a close, passionate relationship that will last a lifetime. -------------- Matt Bradford knows his ex, Savannah Carson can't be trusted. He knows that because one year ago, she cheated on him with his brother...and he doesn't think he can ever forgive her for that. But the problem is that, he can't seem to stop thinking about her. Even after a whole year. It doesn't help matters that she seemed to drop out of the face of the earth after their, break up.... And he is worried about her.. Even if he shouldn't be. So he hires an investigator to find her... And he does... But he's not prepared for the attraction he still feels towards this woman who cheated on him... Will he be able to put the past behind him and move on?? Dash Black has a business deal with Neal Patchett and he really doesn't want to loose it. Everything seems to be going well, but Neal Patchett has made one final condition. Dash has to marry his daughter Tess Patchett. Dash thinks it's ridiculous. Who the hell still does this arranged marriage nonsense. He is going to go through with this plan just to get this business deal. And then after that he plans to divorce Tess. But will he be able to go through with his plan when he meets the beautiful and innocent Tess Patchett?

In the heart of a modern metropolis lies Elysium, an exclusive BDSM club where the wealthy and powerful shed their masks and surrender to forbidden desires. By night, behind velvet curtains and gilded cages, Dominants and submissives dance in a dangerous symphony of pleasure and pain. Shadows of Desire follows a cast of lost souls drawn into Elysium’s seductive orbit: a newcomer aching to submit, a jaded Master with a dark past, a cunning Dominatrix guarding her secrets, a switch torn between roles, and a voyeur hungry for more than just watching. As decadent play turns to emotional entanglement, bonds of trust deepen – until whispers of betrayal begin to echo through the opulent chambers. In this world of consensual extremes, where ecstasy and agony blur, one hidden traitor threatens to destroy the sanctuary that binds them all. Secrets, obsessions, and power collide in a fast-paced, darkly seductive romance. Will love and loyalty survive when the truth comes to light, or will the betrayal lurking in the shadows shatter the fragile trust that holds Elysium together?

Catherine swallowed with her eyes closed and her lips slightly open, a moan escaped her lips when Lucas slid two fingers under her panties, "Lucas..." She moaned, lost in the sinful desire as her ex-boyfriend's dad moved his fingers against her rosy flesh... *************** Catherine, a young mother of two who came to the city with the hope of finding her twin's father only to be denied and deserted by him, found herself entangled in a forbidden web of craving. As the flame of passion ignites between her and the CEO, Lucas Leonard—her ex-boyfriend's father—their affair takes them on a journey of temptation and sinful desires.Struggling with society's judgment and their own inner desire, Catherine and Lucas must steer the treacherous judgemental waters of the society and either fight for their love or let it crumble especially when her ex-lover came back to claim her and the twins. Will their love withstand the dishonorable whispers, or will it crumble under the weight of societal expectations and her ex-lover's conspiracies to win her back?

Raine Athena Villanueva is living her life as a normal person. Pero hindi gaya ng ibang dalaga, parating okupado ang oras ni Raine. Hanggang sa isang gabi, nagkaroon ng Team Building ang kompanyang pinagtrabahuan niya. Doon nangyari ang isang kapalaran na kayang magpabago ng buhay niya. Sa kalagitnaan ng gabi, habang tulog ang karamihan ay nagising si Raine. Noong una ay hindi niya pa maintindihan ang sarili dahil pakiramdam niya ay may mali sa kanyang katawan. Laking gulat nalang niya nang magmulat siya ng mata, doon niya nasaksihan ang isang kagimbal - gimbal na katotohanan. Aksidenteng nakasama niya sa pagtulog ang may - ari ng kompanyang pinasukan niya. Masyadong mabilis ang nangyari. Tutulungan lang niya sana ito pero hindi niya inaasahan na mauuwi sila sa gano'n. Alam niyang lasing ito at wala sa huwisyo nang may mangyaring sa kanila. Kaya gumawa siya ng isang desisyon. She decide to slipped it. Umalis siya nang kwarto at napanggap na parang walang nangyari. Pero matapos ang kalahating buwan, habang abala siya sa ginagawang trabaho ay tinawagan siya mismo ng kanilang CEO. Pinapunta siya nito sa opisina at hindi sinabi kung ano ang dahilan. Lito man ang isip, napilitan ang dalaga na magpunta. Pagkapasok niya palang sa opisina nito ay mabilis nitong sinabi ang sadya nito. "Marry me." Nagpakasal sila at nagustuhan siya ng pamilya ng lalaki. Pero kung gusto siya ng pamilya nito ang kabaliktaran naman ito sa mismong asawa niya. Dahil hindi siya nito gusto, at kinamumuhian siya nito.

Bethylia Monteamor is a 19 years old woman who has everything on her shoulder, simula nang mamatay ang ama ay siya na ang tumaguyod sa pamilya, dahilan kung bakit sa murang edad ay masasabing batak na siya sa takbo ng buhay. Tahimik siyang namumuhay sa probinsiyang kinalakihan, not until he Aaren 'Pedro' Winslow came. She hates him, maraming hindi magandang pag-uugali ang lalaki at mas lalong sa itsura nito dahil hindi pala-ayos. Ang presensiya ng lalaki ay nagsusumigaw ng negatibong enerhiya. Dahil mula sa marangyang pamilya ay sanay rin na nakukuha lahat ng gusto kaya noong nagsimula siya nitong pagtuunan ng pansin ay halos ikaputi ito ng kanyang mata. Aaren won't stop even though she doesn't like him, pati dahas ay gumagamit siya para lang makuha ang dalaga. Unaware with her own feelings, hindi niya na napansin na unti-unti na ring nakukuha ng lalaki ang puso niya. She pushed him away, she tried, loving someone is not even in her plans, lalo na sa estado ng buhay nila, but she failed. Ang problema ay hindi ito nagustuhan ng ama ni Aaren. Dahil galing politika ay hindi ito tumatanggap ng babaeng basta basta lang nakuha sa hindi naman kilalang pamilya. Her father did everything he could to separate them. At the end of the day, sa mga panahong kinailangan niya ang lalaki ay walang pagdadalawang isip siya nitong tinalikuran. Sa lahat ng masasamang salitang kumakalat tungkol sa kanya ang pinakahuling inisip niya ay ang hindi siya papaniwalaan ng lalaki, ngunit iyon pa rin ang nangyari. Kaya pa bang tanggapin ni Bethylia si Aaren kahit na punong puno ito ng kasiraan? Despite experiencing the worst while being with him? Or will she give up the thoughts that Aaren can still change?

Little did Linxara know, her life was about to take a drastic turn. A chance encounter with a mysterious and powerful stranger would shatter the fragile world she'd built, leaving her captive to his desires... *** Paxton Carson stood at the edge of the rooftop, gazing out over the glittering cityscape. His eyes seemed to bore into the darkness, as if searching for something - or someone. The wind whipped through his hair, but his expression remained unyielding. In that moment, Paxton's thoughts were consumed by a singular obsession: finding the woman who had stolen from him. He would stop at nothing to claim what was his, and make her pay for her betrayal. Little did he know, his quest for revenge would ignite a passion that would destroy them both.

Catherine swore she would never fall into his arms. But John Blackwell had money, dangerous lips, and an absurd talent for dismantling her will. When she agreed to live with him, she thought desire would be enough. It wasn’t. The pressure from his family made him choose a “worthy” wife—and left her shattered. But billionaires never quit the game. John came back to claim her body and her love. Everything was fine... until Álvaro, his charmingly toxic friend, decided to make her his next conquest. Now Catherine is trapped between two men who want her with the same ferocity that could destroy her. And the problem is that sometimes temptation tastes better than loyalty.

Sa isang prestihiyosong unibersidad, kilala ang dalawang estudyanteng naging mortal na magkaaway dahil sa kompetisyong nangyayari sa pagitan nila. Si Kendall Lin, isang Chinese Filipino at nag-iisang anak ng hinahangaang mag-asawang abogado sa kanilang bansa, ay pinipilit na makamit ang lahat ng pangarap ng mga magulang para sa kan'ya. Habang si Isaiah Thomas na nagtataglay ng likas na katalinuhan at isa sa mga tinitingalang model student ng Cavin International School ay isa nang sikat na businessman dahil sa biglaang pagkamatay ng kan'yang mga magulang noong bata pa siya. Sa paaralan kung saan ang sistema nito ang naging dahilan ng kanilang kompetisyon, doon din nila nahanap ang safe haven nila. Kung saan nananatili ang abandonadong silid ng Arts club, nagawa nilang makita ang sansinukob sa kanilang mga mata. In between the pressure and their high dreams, with their hearts trying to find its key to open it and kiss each other's soul with gentleness, will they ever get to do it wholly? Can enemies be friends and can their friendship be worth for something more? Something for love?

Twenty-two stories. Twenty-two chances to lose yourself. From storm-stranded islands to tattoo parlors after dark, this collection takes you places you’ve never been with people you’ll never forget. A marine cartographer discovers that the most thrilling territory to explore isn’t on any map. A pastry chef learns that the sweetest pleasure comes with a sting. A mafia fixer breaks his one unbreakable rule. A firefighter finds heat that has nothing to do with flames. These aren’t your typical romance stories. Here, a museum archivist rediscovers her wild side. An insomniac musician becomes a sleep researcher’s favorite subject. Twin vocal coaches teach an opera singer to find her voice again. A tattoo artist and a widow bond over grief and ink. Each tale is different: different bodies, different desires, different ways of coming undone. Some encounters are tender. Others are raw. A few will make you blush in public. All of them will leave you breathless. Whether it’s the tension of waiting, the trust required to surrender, or the electricity of a first touch, each story explores what happens when two people finally give in to what they’ve been craving. Diverse. Bold. Unapologetically sensual. Your next obsession starts here.