falling in love with a rival

Nathan Woods heirs from one of the wealthiest families in Nantucket. Charlotte Reese is the daughter of his nanny. Growing up together, the two of them create an unbreakable bond. One day, after losing her job, Charlotte's mother tears them apart taking Charlotte halfway across the country due to a feud with the Woods. Years later, they meet again in NYC, only this time Nathan is Charlotte's boss and he is engaged to Alyse, a beautiful socialite. Will Nathan and Charlotte be able to rekindle their bond? Or is their relationship doomed for disaster?

Her boyfriend had cheated on her, and then she got herself roaringly drunk. Dramatically, she had inadvertently slept with her bosom friend Edwiin Morrison, which she had known for 20 years! Edwiin Morrison was an extremely handsome man with power and wealth! He was the heir to the Morrison family. He was cold and restrained, However, he just happened to love her and doted on her. "As long as you agree, we can get our marriage license tomorrow.And the day after tomorrow will be our big weddin

My husband, Alex Walter, was the head of the Bodyguard Association. When I was about to be killed by the kidnappers, he was comforting his childhood crush, Susan Miller, who was sobbing in his arms. While the kidnappers stopped for a meal, I called Alex five times calmly. He was angry when he finally answered. "Susan was just rescued from the kidnappers, and she needs me. If you want me to come home, stop using your own kidnapping as some excuse to compete for attention. It is pathetic!" Hearing Susan's sweet and delicate voice in the background, I had no time to argue with him. Instead, I called the Bodyguard Association. The operator informed me that Alex had pulled all the city's bodyguards away thirty minutes earlier to rescue Susan. When the kidnappers returned, they mocked Alex's heroic efforts to save Susan, mobilizing the entire force for her. If I remember correctly, this was Susan's twenty-eighth kidnapping this month. As the kidnappers approached me with guns and tasers, I closed my eyes in despair. Before I died, I used all my strength to send Alex one last text message, [No matter what, I loved you. Move on from me.]

Fiona Woods has spent five years being the perfect shadow—playing Darwin Solomon’s stand-in for a woman he could never have. Her life has been dictated by his whims, her own desires buried beneath layers of quiet endurance. But when she discovers she’s pregnant, everything changes. Determined to protect her unborn child and reclaim her life, Fiona walks away from Darwin and the toxic world he represents. But Darwin isn’t ready to let her go—and neither are the secrets and enemies circling them both. As lies unravel and hidden truths come to light, Fiona and Darwin find themselves drawn back together, forced to confront the ghosts of their past and the enemies determined to destroy them. Can love emerge from years of pain and betrayal? Or will their chance at happiness be crushed under the weight of secrets too heavy to bear? CHARACTERIZATION FIONA WOODS (FL) Age: Late 20s Traits: Intelligent, resourceful, quietly strong, yet deeply scarred by her years as Darwin’s stand-in. Her resilience comes from enduring pain without letting it break her. Darwin Solomon (ML): Age: Early 30s Traits: Proud, cold, and emotionally detached, but beneath his sharp exterior lies a man struggling with his own guilt and loneliness. BELLA ROBBINS (ANTAGONIST) Age: Mid-20s Traits: Ambitious, manipulative, and desperate to solidify her position by any means necessary. WILLIAM NEWTON (SECONDARY ANTAGONIST) Age: Early 40s Traits: Ruthless, shrewd, and motivated by a long-standing grudge against Darwin that drives him to play a dangerous game of revenge. THALASSA CAREY (FL’S BEST FRIEND) Age: Late 20s Traits: Outspoken, fiercely protective of Fiona, and always ready with a sharp wit or a clever plan.

Van and Chad are best friends. While Chad considers Van his best friend, Van's feelings exceed friendship. She has been secretly in love with him since they were kids, but she can only love him in secret. Besides being best buddies, Chad sees Van as a tomboy, and it seems impossible for him to notice her as a woman. Will Van have her happily ever after with Chad, or will she remain the tomboy who secretly loves her best friend?

The golden boy and the heir to the billion-dollar empire, Bash Hughes has been the love of Trinity’s life even if he’s a bully. He has everything the world can offer, but she’s only his best friend—nothing more, and it eventually ended badly. They went separate ways then. Years later, their worlds collide, but they’re two different people—Trinity transforms into a gorgeous redhead. Well, Bash always has the looks, money, and now power. What happened when their first glance reignites something hard to shake off? Is there still a friendship to catch up, or they want something more?

Kiara Black and Trey Thompson have a one night stand after meeting each other at a bar, attempting to find solace from their personal problems. Days later, Kiara attends a welcome home party for her best friend’s brother that she’s never met before. After finding out that she accidentally slept with Candice’s brother, she makes it her mission to avoid Trey at all cost, but he’s determined to make her fall in love with him.

"To have you here in my bed with me, breathing on me, your hair in my mouth and my name leaving your beautiful lips is what I define Nirvana "

BOOK 1- SECRETLY IN LOVE WITH MY BROTHER BOOK 2- MY ADOPTED BROTHER Lumaki si Dahlia Selena Santillan sa piling ng kanyang dalawang kuya. Isang araw ay bigla na lang tumibok ang kanyang puso sa kanyang Kuya Axel. At doon nagsimula ang kanyang lihim na pagtingin para sa kanyang kapatid. Nalaman niya na half brother pala niya ito. Pilit niyang itinago ang damdamin na kanyang nararamdaman para sa kanyang kuya. Hanggang sa nabunyag ang isang lihim. Hindi pala niya ito tunay na kapatid. Isang gabi ay may namagitan sa kanilang dalawa at inilihim ito ni Dahlia. At dahil sa magulo nilang pamilya ay dinukot sila. At doon nalaman ni Dahlia na may lihim rin na pagtingin sa kanya ang kanyang kuya. Paano niya ipaglalaban ang kanyang pagmamahal kung sa mata ng batas ay magkapatid sila? May pag-asa kaya na magkaroon sila ng happy ending?

The marriage between Zoey Jenner and Laurence Scott initially started as only a transaction. However, she has always had feelings for him, and the show isn’t as make-believe as it seems. Her husband, on the other hand, has never once considered her feelings or felt anything for her in returned. For her, he holds not a bit of love. Zoey’s long-held crush for Laurence dies on the day he made her have a surgery in the hospital. She abandons her pride and begs her husband to show mercy to their child. Yet, Laurence only calmly says, “Don’t be naive.”Many years later, Zoey returns to Northwell. He pins her down in a dark corner and says huskily, “Zoey, don’t go.”