Friendship Is Optimal

Amanda Courtney had loved Riley Griffin for eleven years. She’d been Mrs. Griffin for three. But Riley Griffin had ignored all her efforts, always treating her with indifference, staying out late, and never introducing her to his friends—people knew he was married, but no one even knew who his bride was. Amanda had thought that was just how he was, until Faye Aiken returned. Only then did she realize how Riley acted around someone he truly cared about. Heartbroken, Amanda decided to divorce him and live for herself from then on. It wasn’t until Amanda left that Riley realized what a failure of a husband he’d been. He pleaded with Amanda for a second chance, gripping her hand tightly. “I’ll wait for you as long as it takes.” “Oh, but I won’t be waiting for you anymore,” Amanda couldn’t care less. The roles were reversed, but would Amanda, who had long since lost faith in Riley, have a change of heart?

My 18th birthday was supposed to be the day I found my fated mate, but I never expected it to be him - Alpha Cassian Blackwood, my own stepfather. I'm torn between the forbidden passion that burns within me and the pack laws that forbid our love. As I struggle with the consequences of our forbidden bond, I'm forced to confront the ultimate question. Will I risk everything for a love that could destroy me, or will I break my own heart to obey the rules? Or will i find way to make it work?

"This is wrong, professor." She suddenly broke the intense kiss and took a step back from him, her lips swollen due to the intensity of the kiss. "And why is it wrong, beautiful Bella?" He took a step closer to her, covering the distance between them. "This, what we're engaging in, is totally wrong because of our student-teacher relationship," she replied, her voice tinged with anxiety. "And you seem to be forgetting the fact that I'm also your mate!" He said as he unexpectedly lifted her and placed her gently upon his desk. "So, my dear Bella, what were you saying?" he teased, his right hand subtly finding its way beneath her ebony gown. "Professor, what we are doing is totally wrong." She replied. "Are you sure we shouldn't be doing this?" He smirked as he shifted her wet panties and delicately introduced two fingers into her moist core. Rather than offering words, she emitted a soft, involuntary moan as he began to rhythmically move his fingers in and out of her in a deliberate, tantalizing manner. "Tell me you don't want this and I'll stop." he whispered seductively, his fingers intensifying their movements, causing her to throw her head back in pure ecstasy. "I.... I fucking want it!" she finally admitted. * * Bella, a university student and aspiring writer, had longed to find her soulmate since she turned eighteen. After years of waiting and believing she might never have one, her fate changed when the charming and attractive professor, Blake, arrived at her university. To her delight, she discovered that he was not only her professor but also her destined mate. This marked a turning point in her life, and soon, she found herself deeply in love with her Playboy mate who had a different objective in mind.

Romano "Ram" Santiago is a well known businessman, kilalang kilala siya bilang isang magaling na negosyante at lahat halos ay kaya niyang paikutin sa kanyang mga kamay, hanggang iwanan siya nang kanyang pinakamamahal na nobya, at sa sobrang kalungkutan na nararamdaman ay nagawa niyang sumama sa isang prostitute a prostitute that turned out to be a virgin. Paano ang perpekto niyang mundo ay magugulo nang dahil sa isang prostitute na nagngangalang Atilla Salvador.

He was a bad boy swimmer while she was an innocent aspiring chef. She broke his heart and he was left wondering why. She was his world and life - his everything. She successfully changed him to become better, but when they were already doing well, she suddenly betrayed him. Worse, it was with a friend he knew too well. But no matter the reason, he will never accept it. He would rather die than completely break free from her. Feeling betrayed and broken, the famous bad boy emerged once more, deciding to claim his possession back. She has been his and forever she shall be. The bad boy's heart is broken and only she can mend it.

Suga tak menampik bahwasanya monster merupakan wujud lain dari dirinya, atas kekejaman yang ia lakukan sebagai seorang ketua mafia. Namun di khalayak umum, Suga dikenal sebagai seorang geeky CEO, tetapi begitu dingin. Oleh sebab itu, sosok Suga tak cukup digemari.Ketika Ratih tiba-tiba terlibat pertengkaran dengan Suga, wajah Suga yang tampan diketahui oleh wanita tersebut. Demi melindungi identitasnya, Suga terpaksa mengawasi gerak-gerik Ratih yang merupakan bawahannya, sekaligus pembenci dirinya. Ia merekrut wanita itu sebagai sekretaris pribadi.Tak mudah bagi Ratih menjalani kehidupan di di samping Suga dengan tenang. Ia merasa pasang mata selalu mengawasinya. Kebenciannya pada Suga pun semakin membuncah. Namun di sisi lain, Ratih justru tertarik dengan misteri di balik topeng culun milik Suga. Diam-diam ia melakukan pengamatan. Lambat laun Ratih mulai mengetahui keanehan atas diri Suga melalui insiden-insiden mengerikan. Belum lagi perasaannya terus dibuat berdesir oleh paras pria itu. Lantas, apakah Ratih bisa menguak identitas Suga yang sebenarnya? Dan respon apa yang akan Ratih terapkan setelahnya, ketika hati sudah mencintai Suga?

Don't touch me!" She yanked his hand off, inching away from his reach. "Kath.." "What do you want from me?" She snapped, fighting the urge to tear up in front of this untrusting man she once called her husband. "You." he answered with so much authority and possessiveness. Katherine scoffed, what does he take her for? She wasn't ready when he drew closer to her, covering the space between them. He lowered his head until his warm breath fanned her face, "Marry me," he whispered to her, "again" ... Anderson Riecke is determined to do anything to legally secure his place as CEO of his father's chain of companies. But when his father's proposal was for him to get married, offering him only a very short time; it becomes a tug of war for him and his brothers. Anderson Riecke is willing to do anything to retain his position and inheritance, including remarrying Katherine Tetrazzini, his ex-wife whom he divorced out of her infidelity. Anderson is left with no choice than to invite her back into his life. No strings attached and on contract basis. The deal was to part ways, once he achieves his aim of being stated as CEO and rightful owner of the conglomerate; Katherine Tetrazzini felt the same way about him, all she wanted at that point was the benefit and then she'll be out of his life for good, before he finds out about his seed developing in her womb. But what happens when the feelings that both thought had died resurfaced, threatening to pull them back together? When Anderson Riecke took the risk of entangling himself with his ex-wife again, he was ready for anything but not for the weight of her secret and Katherine is determined to keep it away from him forever.

Napilitan magpakasal si Harmony Rio sa lalaking alam niyang may lihim na pagtingin sa kanyang nakatatandang kapatid na babae---dahil lamang sa isang gabing pagkakamali na nagbunga ng isang supling. Ang tanging nais lamang niya ay makatakas mula sa pressure ng negosyo ng kanyang pamilya at pati na rin ang magtago mula kay Logan Silva na nagbigay sa kanya ng malaking problema. Mula nang mawala ito ng isang buong buwan matapos siyang mabuntis ay bigla nalamang itong lumitaw na parang kabute para guluhin ang pangarap niyang maging isang sikat na manhwa artist at gumawa ng sariling pangalan na hindi ginagamit ang yaman ng kanyang pamilya. Ngunit kahit anong pilit ay hindi magkasundo ang dalawa dahil sa mga hindi pagkakaunawaan na nagbigay sa kanila ng mga komplikadong sitwasyon na hindi matakasan ng dalaga. Ngunit dahil mahal niya ang binata ay nakipag kasundo siya na magpakasal dito dahil sa pakiusap nito na maging isang Silva ang kanilang magiging anak na lingid sa pagkaka-alam ni Harmony ay pamilya pala ng isang malaking Mafia na matagal nang pumuprotekta sa negosyo ng kanyang ama. Hanggang saan aabot ang hindi pagkakaunawaan nina Logan at Harmony? Hahayaan ba ng dalaga na ang pride at takot niya ang mangibabaw kahit na alam niyang si Logan lamang ang sinisigaw ng puso niya?

After a fateful night, Melissa awakened to the realization that she has given her virginity to a stranger. With only a note and a bundle of money as clues, she embarked on a journey of self discovery and motherhood. Years later, Melissa finds herself navigating the cutthroat world of paparazzi reporting while raising her genius son, Jason. Her quest for a scandalous scoop lead her to the enigmatic billionaire CEO, Damien Ashford. But wait, why does he shares a striking resemblance with her son? As she dives deeper into Damien's world, she can't deny the magnetic attraction between them. Damien, suffering from a haunting secret, feels the same way. Determined to know her, he makes an unexpected preposition. As they explore complexities of their newfound connection, they discovered shocking revelations that bind them together in unimaginable ways. Melissa and Damien each hold a secret that could shatter their fragile bond. Will they find the courage to reveal the truth and embrace the love that fate has brought into their lives? Or will Damien's unexpected encounter with a woman long presumed dead threatened to tear them apart once and for all? Well, let's delve deeper to find out in this intriguing read of Melissa and Damien's love story.

This story takes place in the same universe as my other story, Little Red Riding Witch. This is the story of a one-night stand that turns into a fated/forbidden romance. Sammy and Delilah spend a weekend in bed one summer only to have Delilah disappear without a trace. 4 years later, Sammy receives a scholarship and entrance college. When he gets there, he will discover that his professor is his one-night stand. Things immediately heat up between the two of them as they are both drawn to one another. Sammy also meets a nice girl, Stacy Monroe. This will create a love triangle between Sammy, Delilah, and Stacy. Delilah also gets blackmailed by a coworker putting another wedge between her and Sammy. They will connect, break up and reconnect throughout the book as they discover truths and come to an understanding. People Sammy knows will begin dying around Santa Cruz. Delilah will tell Sammy the truth about her nature, but he won't believe her until his family reveals that they hunt monsters like her. His family is part of a secret society of demon hunters who are descended from the archangel Michael. Sammy is a special hunter, The Innocent, who can call the fiery blade to smite demons. Behind the scenes, there is a secret benefactor working to bring Sammy into this world of supernatural creatures. They are the ones who paid for his school tuition and set him up to be reunited with Delilah. They are part of a cult that wants to bring about the end of everything and sees the union between Samson (a descendent of Angels) and Delilah (a demon succubus) as the way to make this happen. Their future child holds the key to our future. A fated romance with a dark twist.