Gabriel Reyes

My name is Michael Lockwood. I am the CEO of Lockwood enterprises. You might know my family. Raphael Lockwood (The shark) is my father and he stepped down from his job as CEO for me to take over. He was also one of the biggest Mafia bosses this city has ever seen. My brother Gabriel and my sister Amelia are my two pillars. I wouldn’t be who I am today without them. Whenever life gets tough we get together and we solve the problem together. I am the only one in my family that has no ties with the Mafia. Sometimes I do a dirty job here and there and help laundry some money but my siblings know better than to ask that from me. My integrity and honesty are my pride and joy. Too bad I can’t be honest in every aspect of my life. My life is controlled by old men with strict family values. Because of that I am part of an arranged marriage. If I want my business to succeed and make my father proud I need to get married to one of the old men’s daughter. I know. Great. The thing is... I am living a lie and I don’t know how to let the truth out. I am completely in love with someone. Someone my father and my business associates would never approve of. Will Mike give in to the pressure and let go of the love of his life? Or will he find a way? This is the Fourth Book of the Shark Mafia boss.This book can be read as a stand alone but for better comprehension of the characters and the story it is recommended that you read the previous books.

**One girl. One mission. One deadly secret coursing through her veins.** Hilda Alegre thought escaping her abusive father was the hardest thing she'd ever do. She was wrong. Sold to a powerful criminal organization, the naive Filipino girl becomes their perfect weapon—not through training, but through a single injection that turns her blood into poison. One remote command, and she becomes a walking death sentence. Her target? Aron Nicastro, the crime boss's own son who dared to defy his father and disappeared into the shadows. But infiltrating the world of exclusive art galleries and elite criminals isn't easy when you've never left your rural village. Disguised as a street vendor, Hilda must get close to a man dangerous enough that his own father wants him dead—all while hiding the lethal secret pumping through her heart. **The rules are simple: Complete the mission. Don't get caught. Don't fall in love.** **Because in her world, one wrong touch could kill them both.** As mysterious protector Art watches over her and handler Gabriel struggles with his conscience, Hilda discovers that the deadliest weapon isn't the poison in her veins—it's the growing connection she feels to the very man she's supposed to destroy and the who need to protect. In the criminal underworld, trust is fatal, love is a luxury, and innocence is the most dangerous weapon of all. **Some missions are worth dying for. Some people are worth killing to protect.** **But when you're literally toxic to love, how do you choose between your heart and your life?**

Si **Luna Reyes** ay isang 18-anyos na estudyante sa kolehiyo mula sa probinsya na nabuntis ng **Alexander "Alex" Montemayor**, anak ng isang bilyonaryo. Nang malaman ng ama ni Alex, si **Ricardo Montemayor**, ang pagbubuntis, inalok niya si Luna ng malaking halaga ng pera kapalit ng paglayo sa buhay ni Alex. Dahil sa takot sa kapangyarihan ni Ricardo, pumayag si Luna at lumipat sa Maynila upang buhayin ang kanyang anak na si **Mateo**. Pagkalipas ng labing-dalawang taon, namatay si Ricardo at sa pagbabasa ng testamento, lumabas ang isang probisyon na ang yaman ng Montemayor ay mapupunta lamang sa anak o apo. Nagkaroon ng duda si Alex tungkol sa pagkakaroon ng anak niya kay Luna. Kasama ang pulis na kaibigan, si **Miguel Santiago**, sinimulan niyang imbestigahan ang nakaraan. Nagkita muli sina Alex at Luna sa isang event, at sa kanilang pag-uusap, inamin ni Luna na si Mateo ang kanilang anak. Habang lumalapit si Alex kay Mateo, naging mapanganib ang sitwasyon dahil kay **Sofia Aguilar**, ang magiging asawa ni Alex na hindi makapagkaanak at nagpasya na patayin si Mateo upang mapanatili ang kanyang kapangyarihan sa pamilya Montemayor. Nakipag-ugnayan si Luna kay Miguel upang mapanatili ang kaligtasan ni Mateo. Nang maganap ang mga insidente ng pag-atake kay Mateo, nahuli si Sofia at ang kanyang kasabwat, si **Carmen Morales**. Sa kabila ng lahat ng nangyari, nagkaroon ng pagkakataon sina Luna at Alex na magbuo muli ng kanilang pamilya. Ang nobela ay nagwakas sa isang simpleng kasal na puno ng pagmamahal at pag-asa, na simbolo ng bagong simula para sa kanilang pamilya.

"It is exactly as you fear." A shadow speaks. "You are with child and don't have much time. Your coming was foretold in faerie scrolls. You were chosen by Danu f to bring an end to the conflict among the factions of the supernatural world. Be careful, child, as Cleo is powerful and will not rest until she has taken your baby from your arms. You must find your family and your mates before the war begins." Selene Monarch has lived her entire life on Gabriel Island. She doesn't remember when she was brought there, only an orphan faerie with defective magic. Surrounded by her best friend Morgan and her guardian Nathaniel, Selene grows up unaware of her identity. An accidental run-in with a secret temple sets events in place that will turn her world upside down. Not only is her whole life a lie, but she discovers the faeries that guided her-The Elders had a devious plan all along. A dark witch helps the Elders trick Selene and her friend Morgan to consummate, resulting in a child they wish to take. With the help of her guardian Nathaniel, Selene is taken back to her homeland-Danyrus. She soon discovers she was an Alpha's long-lost daughter-taken from her family when she was little. In a strange revelation, she finds she is part of an age-old prophecy-one that signals her arrival as the war's end between the three factions. She is a powerful witch/ wolf hybrid, one that Cleo wishes to destroy. To top everything off to her journey of self-discovery, she discovers she has four mates- wolf twins from her father's pack and an Alpha Vampire and his second. Will Selene be able to have it all or be taken in by the darkness of her new powers? * A Reverse-Harem Romance

Elizabeth Jael Valmonte is one of the ten undeniably gorgeous and passionate heirs of the Valmonte clan, a ravishing, rich, and famous family known for being business-oriented and having members that are at top of their respective fields. She loves singing more than anything. She's born to conquer the stage and make everyone fall for her sweet voice. But when her father, Arthur Valmonte, fell into a coma and her mother, Harriett Valmonte, suffered severely because of a car accident, her world fell apart into pieces right before her eyes. According to the investigation of the police and base on the damage, at least two or more vehicles should be involved for the accident to happen that way. But the big mystery is why only her parents' car was present when a witness came to the scene? Lost and devastated because of her parent's situation, her older brother, Rueben Valmonte found something that could be the reason behind everything. Struck with amazement that her father might have an affair with Lucille de Silva, known for her acting awards, generous donations, and the wife of Gabriel de Silva, a potential candidate for the position of Mayor in the upcoming elections, she prepares herself for war. But what can a seventeen-year-old do to avenge her family when all this time she thought she had a perfect one? Jael met an arrogant guy in a shoe store. They both liked a limited edition designer heels but only one stock is left for their desired size. This guy caught the attention of Jael because of his inconsiderate and nosy attitude. She met the same guy again where her parent's accident happened to found out that he bought the whole area, making him her new lead to know the root of the tragedy.

Coollen Kim Natividad is a senior high school student. She came from the rich family and the successor of Natividad corporation. As a daughter of the most well-known business tycoon, she needs to follow the life that's already designed by her parents and met all of those expectations. In such a young age, her life is already entangled with the responsibility and being pressured. As life goes on, Coollen decided to take her own path through exploring and adding some spice in her life, and In order to do that, she needs to act as a villian. A villian who will despise by everyone. Kaya ginawa niya ang lahat na taliwas sa gusto ng kaniyang magulang dahil sa palagay niya, iyon lang ang paraan para makatakas sa nakasasakal niyang mundo, but along all the stupidity she did in her life. Their is someone who is willing to put his life in the line just to protect her, and that's Spencer; her bestfriend, the loving and charming in their school campus. Suddenly, Archie Gabriel Diverson came to the picture. A young man who who carried the baggage of his past, which happened that Spencer was involved. May galit siya ni Spencer dahil siya ang dahilan ng pagkawala ng taong mahal niya. Nang nalaman niyang may gusto si Spencer ni Coollen. He immediately made a planned to make her fall in love, after that, he’ll tear her heart apart, But what will happen if he will be the one being played by his destiny? What will happen if he will be the one who'll fall on his trap? Will he able to hurt Coollen, or siya mismo ang masasaktan? "I am supposed to tear her heart apart, but why I am hurt seeing her with someone else?"

"Sorry, it was a dare", that's what I utter after the passionate kiss. I can still feel the familiar taste of that familiar mouth. He still feels the same, he still kisses me like there's no end, he's still passionate and possessive when he holds me in his arms. But he still doesn't look the same. A devilish smirk appears across his fierce face, his eyes darkening at me, making my breath catch. I'm still obsessed with the way he looks at me. "No, Emily. Not again", I tell myself and turn back, escaping the man who knows each bit of my soul, heart and body. The tough palm wraps around my arm harshly, pulling me back against his hard chest as he possessively secures me in his arms. I knew it was going to go well. "Let me go", I whisper. "Not after you reminded how you taste, Em", his hoarse whisper lets his warm breath brush across my neck as I shiver in his grip, weakening to my knees. Amid all similarities, I can't find the old chirpy— vibrant man anymore, instead, I feel the familiar man turning into a demon who wants nothing but to consume me again. This time not in love, but . ~~~~ Kane Gabriel was a kind and vibrant man with excessively features and a heart of gold until his girlfriend Emily Benson betrayed him. Years later Emily herself walked into him only to complete a dare but she didn't know what she invited for herself— a wounded lion who now knew nothing but breaking. With a vow to taint her with pain, will Kane achieve his motives or end up losing his heart once again? Or will a new truth break him from the core?

Nagunaw ang mundo ni Odessa Gabriel nang mahuli niya ang boyfriend na si Samuel na nakikipagtalik sa kaniyang best friend na si Mila. Hindi niya akalain na magagawa siyang lokohin ng kasintahan sa mismo niyang kaibigan, at dahilan pa nito, nagawa niya lang iyon dahil hindi pumapayag ang babae na makipagtalik sa kanya. Lubos na pinahahalagahan ni Odessa ang pagkababae, kaya naman inilalaan niya ang una nilang gabi kapag ikinasal na sila, ngunit hindi nakapaghintay ang nobyo. Dumagdag pa sa problema ni Odessa ang utang ng yumaong ama na kailangan niyang bayaran. Wala siyang pamilya at wala siyang ibang aasahan kundi ang sarili niya. Agad siyang nag-apply bilang sekretarya sa malaking kompanya. Hindi siya nakapagtapos ng kolehiyo, pero likas siyang matalino kaya naman pinalad siya at natanggap. Huli na niyang nalaman na ang boss niya pala ay walang iba kundi si Nicholas Romero, tiyuhin ni Samuel, ang itinuturing ng ama at taong tinitingala ng dating kasintahan. Guwapo, matipuno, at matalino, ngunit mailap sa mga tao si Nicholas. May pumasok na hindi magandang ideya sa isip ni Odessa… Ang akitin si Nicholas. Maganda siya at maganda rin ang katawan kaya naniniwala siyang kaya niya iyon. Alam niyang nilalagay niya sa panganib ang sarili sa gagawin, ngunit desperada siyang makaganti sa dating nobyo. Kaya naman ginawa niya ang lahat upang mapansin ni Nicholas. Madalas na siyang mag-ayos at magsuot ng magagandang damit. Ngunit tila bato ang amo dahil hindi ito nadadala sa mga pang-aakit niya. Pero lahat ay may hangganan, isa na roon ang pagtitimpi ni Nicholas.

Mi hermana gemela, Elena, y yo fuimos emparejadas con los gemelos Alfa. Solo el primer cachorro que naciera entre nosotras sería el heredero Alfa de la manada. Mi hermana quedó embarazada un mes antes que yo, y se suponía que ella daría a luz al heredero primero. Pero yo entré en labor de parto un mes antes, de forma prematura. Pero cuando estaba a punto de dar a luz, decidí quedarme en una habitación llena de pociones especiales que suprimían las contracciones. Porque, en mi vida anterior, mi pareja Alfa, Marcos, me había sumergido en agua mezclada con acónito para retrasar el parto. Al final, mi cachorro y yo morimos allí. La agonía fue insoportable. Sollozaba y suplicaba, rogándole que me explicara por qué me hacía eso. Pero él ignoró mis gritos por completo. Lo único que le importaba era apresurar a Elena hasta la guarida de partos de la manada. —Mi hermano Gabriel murió salvando mi vida —me gruñó—. La única forma de honrar esa deuda de sangre es asegurarnos de que su hijo sea el heredero de la manada. Puedes resentir a Elena todo lo que quieras cualquier otro día, pero hoy no. Solo aguanta un poco más. —Es una poción especial. Vas a estar sana y salva. ¡Confía en mí! ¿Sana y salva? Pasé un día y una noche enteros sufriendo en aquel sótano. Mi hijo se asfixiaba en mi vientre mientras el veneno de acónito me consumía lentamente. Cuando abrí los ojos de nuevo, había regresado al día de mi parto. Esta vez, tengo que salvarme a mí misma.

Gumuho ang isa sa mga pangarap ni Naneng Araneta ang magkaroon ng magandang relasyon nang harap-harapan niyang nasaksihan ang panloloko ng kanyang nobyong si Raze Almirante at ang kanyang matalik na kaibigan na si Sheena Lopez—isang gabi sa mismong condo ng nobyo. Matapos ang tatlong-taon na panloloko ng nobyo sa kanya, napagdesisyonan ni Naneng hiwalayan ito't magsimula ng panibagong pangarap—para sa kanyang sarili, at maging sa mga kapatid na rin. Ang pangarap na muntik na sanang maabot, ay nauwi sa isang mabigat sa loob na desisyon. Ngunit, bagaman, nawala man iyon ay alam niyang may panibagong darating—iyon ay ang magkaroon ng panibagong trabaho sa isang malaking kompanya ng Exhibition Space kung saan dito niya ulit makikita si Kid Gabriel Alcantara—ang pinsan ng dating amo nito. Isang gabi sa isang malaking event ng Exhibition Space—hindi inaasahan ni Naneng na ang patikim-tikim lang sana ng alak ay nauwi sa pagkalasing nito. Nang kinabukasan, nagtaka—nagtanong sa sarili kung paano siya napunta sa isang hindi pamilyar na lugar. Saka niya lang naalala ang lahat nang makita si Kid na nakatayo sa paanan ng kama. Dahil sa takot at reputasyon niya bilang babae—nakiusap siya kay Kid na itago na ang lang lahat na nangyari sa kanila. Bagaman, pumayag si Kid nang magkaroon ng isang kondisyon; iyon ay ang maging tagapagbigay ng aliw sa kanya tuwing nangangailang ang katawan nito. Mabigat sa kalooban ni Naneng ang kasunduan na iyon. Ngunit, kinakailangan niyang sumang-ayon dahil kilala niya ang binatang iyon; may pangalan sa kumunidad. Isang Alcantara na magiging bangungot sa kanyang kinabukasan at hindi niya matatakasan; nagtapos sa pagtanggap ng alok.