Duc Exercitum

En los años setenta, respondí al llamado del gobierno y me uní al programa de jóvenes intelectuales enviados al campo. Buscando emociones fuertes, me fijé en un hombre rudo de cuerpo musculoso. Una noche, escalé por su ventana y me deslicé bajo sus cobijas, las cuales estaban impregnadas de testosterona. —Diego, lo tienes muy duro. Déjame ayudarte. El hombre sujetó mi cintura y me empujó con fuerza diciendo: —Tú te lo buscaste. Aparte de labrar la tierra, lo que más hice fue montarme sobre sus caderas, balanceando las mías. Nos enredamos en las montañas y ardimos en los campos. Cada rincón apartado de la aldea guardaba las huellas de nuestros encuentros íntimos.

Daphne suffered a massive heartbreak after being betrayed by her boyfriend and best friend. She, who always obeyed her boyfriend's wished, forgot who she was. Now, there is no longer the Daphne of old. She has become a Daphne who is even seductive to her daddy's friend. However, are the two just satisfying each other? Is it right for Daphne to have a relationship with her daddy's friend ? Will she be happy with that?

“Do you think I’ll die a virgin?” I stuttered, the alcohol making me sway until I fell onto his lap. “No,” he murmured, his voice dark and low. “I won’t let that happen.” His hands slid beneath my shirt, stopping only when they cupped my breasts. “I’ll make you taste heaven while you’re still alive,” he whispered. “And I’ll make that fool watch me fuck you until you forget he ever existed.” ***** Dahlia Hayes, a successful and renowned lawyer, faced the ultimate betrayal when her boyfriend of two years sold her nudes to buy a diamond ring for her best friend. That single act destroyed her career, shattered her reputation, and left her homeless. She thought her life was over, until she met him. Alec King. He's the cold, arrogant, but irresistible multimillionaire CEO of King Enterprises. Unlike everyone else, he didn’t cast her aside or judge her for her past. Instead, he promised revenge served on a golden platter. He vowed to help her rise again and make those who betrayed her fall to their knees, begging for mercy. But Alec’s help comes with one condition: She must marry him for a year… and let him show her what it truly means to be worshipped.

Two souls, forged in suffering, would collide in a dance of darkness and desire, testing the limits of love and redemption. Their paths meet when Asher's sister becomes the target of a predator, and Kaidën sees an opportunity for justice. As they navigate their dark worlds, they must confront the demons that haunt them. Will Asher's desire for protection and Kaidën's quest for vengeance spark a twisted romance, or will their shattered reflections destroy them? *** “You killed my mother.” Asher's voice trembled with fury. Kaidën's smile was cold, almost mirthful. “Who gave your sister to her husband who sold her to pay off his debts.” “I watched you murder her in cold blood!” Asher’s fists clenched around the gun he held pointed at the killer, memories of that night flooding back. Kaidën leaned closer, a sinister smile creeping onto his face. "I remember begging you to look away. But you didn’t. Did you enjoy it, Asher? Watching the woman who shattered your world writhe in agony? Or would you prefer to keep that little secret buried deep? Ah, but don’t answer that. Come, help me gather the pieces of your father's remains. It’s time to tidy up this little mess." Asher’s eyes widened in horror, realization crashing over him like a wave. All this time, he had been unaware that he was not only a witness to his father’s murder, but had watched it unfold until the very end, just like he had done that night when he watched his mother’s murder. Nodding, he picked up the severed hand of his father—the same hand that had beaten and broken him until his skin grew numb to pain. ‘Oh, sweet Emily, if only you could see our father now. How the mighty have fallen.’

Perpekto ang buhay ni Mina kasama ang asawa niyang si Tranz Fernandez sa loob ng halos tatlong taon. But her world turned upside down nang mabuntis siya. From having a perfect marrie life, Mina became a battered wife. Tiniis niya ang lahat ng sakit dahil mahal niya ang kanyang asawa. Pero sa hindi inaasahang pangyayari ay hiniwalayan niya ito. Sa tulong ni Seth ay naisaayos ang annulment niya at dinala pa siya nito sa ibang bansa. Matapos ang ilang taon ay bumalik si Mina sa Pilipinas para maisakatuparan ang binabalak niya—ang maramdaman ni Tranz ang naramdaman niya 3 years ago. Magtagumpay kaya siya gayong may kinakasama nang bago si Tranz o kaya niya itong paibigin lalo pa at tinanghal siya bilang isa sa may pinakamagandang mukha sa buong mundo?

Alessandro is faced with difficulty as he protects the president’s proud and sexy daughter who was trying her best to get him fired. Things gets twisted as he finds himself on her bed and is unable to stay away. He finds himself attracted to her but is afraid of all the happenings in her life as the election drew closer. Isabelle hates her life as the president’s daughter and is always in opposition to her father who wanted to run for a second tenure. She blames her father solely for the death of her mother and despises him, doing things to ruin his image. Isabelle gets too comfy with her guard and together they began finding secrets about the death of her mother, how her father was able to win the election and the plan of her fiancée’s father to kill her father. She is in disarray when she discovers that her mother’s best friend has two kids for her father. Going through all these, scandals arise as the media is hot with news from her fellow actresses who hates her and her two best friends who wants all what she has. Alessandro forgets about all her hatred for him and stands by her, giving her the support she needed even when her father was being sentenced to jail and his properties were being confiscated..

One wild night with a stranger. It was number one on Krystal Miranda's list to get laid before settling down in Clayland. Then, she thought she had left her one-night stand behind in the past but fate had other plans. As she struggled to settle down in Clayland, she unexpectedly comes face to face with the man she had a one-night stand with. Torn between avoiding him and confronting him, she discovered that he didn’t remember her or anything about that night. Will their unexpected reunion lead to a second chance at love? Or will she suffer a terrible heartbreak?

"He is not an ordinary man,he is the president of this country so I can't change his will like that"Lorenzo the  president's lawyer said to Chris who was impatient already. He was annoyed that he couldn't do anything despite the power he held. "Is there no other option?"Chris asked in a cold voice. "There is no other option,"Lorenzo replied. "Then you are useless to me now"Chris stood up from his seat as he put on his black shades. Shivers ran Lorenzo's spine.he knew Chris was not to be messed with.he might harm him and his family. "There is an option"he voiced out. Chris turned slowly towards him. "Tell me"was the only word he said. "Marry his only daughter,"Lorenzo replied. "The president has a child"Chris squinted his eyes at him. "Yes,she grew up in America,"Lorenzo replied. ", interesting"Chris muttered out,as a cold smile crept across his face. ***** Chris Vegas is a well known business tycoon Billionaire and a Ruthless mafia don. He grew up harboring hatred and wants vengeance for his parent's death. After avenging his parents by dealing with the president who was the reason behind his anger. He wants to inherit his property which was part of his vengeance but the only way he would inherit his property is getting married to the president's daughter. * Stephanie Cruz is the only child and daughter of the president of North city.her father hid her from the world so she won't fall into danger. What happens when she is abducted and forced to marry the ruthless Mafia,Chris Vegas. Read this book and find out whether this unexpected marriage would work out.

For years, Katerine's life was synonymous with humiliation. Without a wolf, she was the laughing stock of her own pack, considered an outcast. But contempt turned to condemnation when the King of Wolves himself unjustly accused her of regicide against the Queen. Declared a traitor and exiled, Katerine was thrown out of the kingdom as if she were trash. Five years of peace in a mortal village gave her a new life... until Dilan, the enforcer of her exile and the proud son of the King, found her. But instead of bringing her to justice, a primal and inescapable truth prevailed: he claimed her as his Mate. Now, the woman who fled death is trapped by fate with the man who should have killed her. Will Katerine accept the bond that could be her only source of power and protection? Or will she use the weakness of this unbreakable bond to orchestrate revenge against the King and all those who humiliated her and discarded her like trash?

Dylan grew up with no fear and a distaste for being controlled. He wasn't friendly nor able to humble himself. However, he had no option except to serve the arrogant and demanding son of a chairman after taking over his father's job as a personal bodyguard. Alexander wasn't satisfied with his life. His ultimate goal to seek justice for his mother's death drove him to obey his father. He was admired by most people, except the lofty bodyguard responsible for his safety. As these two individuals engage in a game of toying with one another, who will first surrender control and fall into the trap of frivolous fate? Who will succumb to the manipulation game and end up on top or bottom?