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Set against the backdrop of Rome’s elite underworld, Blood & Dynasty follows Leonardo and Xena DeMarcus, two rulers who build an empire through calculated strategy, ruthless ambition, and an unbreakable partnership. From the moment they take control of Rome’s power structure, they face relentless opposition—from whispered betrayals to direct threats, including the relentless pursuit of their downfall by Elena Vasquez and later Dominic Renaud, a Geneva-based strategist who attempts to dismantle their empire from afar. Through violence, precision, and unwavering control, Leonardo and Xena eliminate every obstacle, ensuring Rome bends to their reign and never rises against them again. But their legacy is more than just dominance—it is permanence, and that permanence is solidified through the birth of their heir, Orion DeMarcus. Faced with the impossible balance between war and family, they fortify their estate, strengthen their dynasty, and raise Orion to be a ruler as fierce and tactical as they are, ensuring the DeMarcus name will never fade. As years pass, Orion rises, taking command of the empire, expanding beyond his parents’ reign, proving that everything Leonardo and Xena built was meant to last long beyond their rule. And in the final reflection, as Xena looks back on their time together, she understands one undeniable truth: Power may shift. Empires may evolve. But the love between her and Leonardo—the fire that shaped their dynasty—will never burn out.

Her parent's death had taken a part of Beatrice. Having grown into a cold-blooded vampire, she was weak, unlike the others. The Coldblooded vampires were the ancient virtue of the night. Passed down to generations and lineages, the blood never lies. After her parent's death, she moved to the other part of the land. The land of Viscoria unlike the other lands was ruled and settled in by the other creatures, the wolves. Having met the Lord of Viscoria, Beatrice was determined to unlock her powers and become the hybrid Hostess of land of Viscoria. **** "Aye Milord, this maiden does not need a broth," Beatrice said with a smile. "Did you have fun Beatrice, I heard you went to the brothel to meet a friend. "...."

Hening adalah gadis serampangan dan sembrono yang hanya bisa menerima nasib karena perbuatan Ayahnya sebagai preman. Pada akhirnya ia hanya akan mengikuti ke mana takdir akan membawa jalan hidupnya.Genta, pria yang sangat mencintai keluarga terutama Mamanya itu, tidak pernah menyangka akan jatuh cinta kepada gadis preman yang akan membawa kepahitan pada masa lalu keluarganya. Kalau dulu, Genta dengan ikhlas melepaskan cinta pertamanya karena ikatan darah diantara mereka. Namun bagaimana untuk kali ini? Akankah Genta melepaskan lagi cintanya karena sebuah alasan klise yang disebut keluarga? -Saat mata harus dibalas mata, begitupun nyawa harus dibalas dengan nyawa. Dan, bagian terberat ketika aku mencintaimu adalah melepasmu serta kehilangan bagian terbesar dari diriku.--Hidup ini warna warni, tidak mungkin hanya hitam putih saja. Jangan berharap selalu bahagia, jangan juga berpikir kesedihan akan selamanya-

Christopher Hayden a once proud soldier betrayed by the Kingdom he swore to protect, has been struggling to survive in a world he is no longer familiar with. By pure chance he rescues the princess of his former enemy Sarah EverHeart who is fleeing from a marriage she does not wish for. Desperate she requests Christopher's aid. Unaware of the debt she has taken on, Christopher pushes forward driven by two things. His feelings for his loved ones, and his unquenchable thirst for revenge against those responsible. Is he a curse? A savior? A hero done wrong? The one fact is he will bring the world to it's knees and watch it burn to deliver his hate and retribution while paving a path for the princess. A story that will bring happiness and sadness while bringing many mythical beings to life. Vampires, werewolves, spirits, elves and more. Will hate consume the once noble soul or can love bring him back from the brink during their struggle to survive? Just would like to take a moment to thank any of you who have been reading my book so far. I would appreciate any and all reviews, especially if you wish for it to continue. Also if you're enjoying this book, and possibly interested in an urban realistic feel free to check out my other book The Garden Of Rising Stars

We finally separate, we are just fooling around thinking we had parted, yet our hearts dwells where we cowardly believed we had left.

In a world were old ways were nearly extent, few kept the traditions and held power in the modern days, but one thing remind certain, blood ruled over all. We watch as two faited souls, found one another, one lost in the world he did not choose, the other a princess that held more power than eyes meet. Both bewitched by each other, unable to let go of one another.

WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNG READERS. SYNOPSIS: He is her boss and she is his secretary. Plain and simple. But when love grows what will happen? She is a nerd secretary na mahilig makichismis sa sex life ng boss niya. Pero sa kabila ng pagiging sekretarya niya ay may iba pa siyang pakay — ang makapaghiganti. But what if her vengeance turns to love? Is she willing to forget everything and follow her heart instead? He is a tyrant boss who has complete control over his employees. His company, his rules. So, everyone was frightened of him. But when the newly hired secretary came into the picture, everything was ruined. His precious rules were shattered. Ang perpekto niyang batas ay nasira lamang ng isang nerd secretary. Ano ang gagawin niya upang mapasunod ito? When the tyrant boss meets the nerd secretary, what will happen?

What's a Mafia without his Angel? Theoretically speaking, more devious, out of control, and needless to say, heartless. What if this Angel is a cop to want to put him behind bars? But when the mafia and cops are forced to work together to solve a serial killer case, all the tables are turned. Join Anastasia and Elijah on their journey to uncover who the mastermind behind this entire case is...

Lilia, a pretty young damsel, born to take charge of the kingdoms governed by her father. A young stubborn and self-willed girl whose beauty reflected like the bright morning star, was so curious to know more about the highly dreaded Werewolf of ages now. Aldolphus, an aged werewolf of centuries old limited by a curse thousands of years ago and feared by all. A clinging and angry werewolf who desperately waits for whom to free him of his curse. What happens when these two, stubborn and angry souls meet and are by fate. A desirable emotion of wild love that cannot be quenched. Will they be able to hold unto their love not regarding their opposite lives? A great werewolf romance novel with captivating plots.

Alexa loved him when he was untouchable. Hulio wanted her when it was too late. Now, she’s the woman he never saw coming. Alexa Hills was always the overlooked one, the awkward girl with plain looks and a heart too tender for a world obsessed with appearances. She was rejected by all. But behind her timid eyes burned the legacy of a dynasty, and the will of a queen in waiting. Hulio Ripples, one of the heirs to Ripples Investment Firm, was every woman’s dream, charming, arrogant, and hopelessly smitten with Alexa’s glamorous older sister, Ashley. To him, Alexa was a nobody. To him she was a reject. Until his world crashed, quite literally, and she was the only one who stayed. When tragedy strikes, Alexa gives up everything to care for the man she’s always loved. For a moment, it seems like her devotion will be enough. But when Hulio recovers, he returns to the woman who once broke him—leaving Alexa shattered and pregnant with his child. Now, she’s back. Not the shy girl he once ignored, but a stunning force of power and poise—CEO of Hills Fusion and a woman with nothing left to lose. With the help of his brother, Helia, she rises from heartbreak to empire, crushing Hulio’s pride and reclaiming her throne. But in a tangled web of love, betrayal, and revenge… can a heart once broken ever trust again. A provocative tale of passion, pain, and power, Ripples and Hills is a revenge romance that will leave every reader spell bound and lost in a world of entanglement and revenge and unrequited love.