Gem Synonyms

Hindi makapaniwala si Lacy Rose na siya ang magiging kabayaran ng pagnanakaw ng kanyang ama ng milyones sa kompanya ng mga Delgado. "...And two years from now, Ms. Lacy Rose Henares will getting married to Rafael Iñego Delgado IV....." pagpapatuloy ng abogado sa binabasa nitong kontrata. Two years from now? So Ibig sabihin kapag tumuntong siya ng disi-otso! Kapag tumutol siya makukulong ang ama niya ng habambuhay! No hindi siya papayag na makulong ang ama, ito nalang ang natitira niyang karamay. Saan sila kukuha ng ganoong kalaking pera upang mabayaran ang lalaki? Kung anuman ang dahilan kung bakit nagawa ng ama niya ng ganun hindi niya kailanman kamumuhian ito. Kahit disi-sais anyos palang siya hindi niya mapigilang humanga sa angking kagwapuhan ng binata. But the man is cruel. Nakukuha lahat ang gusto nito. A rich and powerful man Rafael Iñego Delgado IV. Natatakot siya kapag sumapit na ang takdang paniningil nito.

From New York Times bestselling author Krista Lakes comes a sexy standalone novel about a billionaire and the indecent proposal he gives the local barista. Billionaire CEO Jackson Weathers needs a family for a PR boost, and I've signed a contract agreeing to give him one. A doting girlfriend in public. A wedding ceremony to invite all the socialites to. And finally, a baby for him to parade around, to show he's really a wholesome, down-to-Earth man. I've tried to remain cynical about it. He's going to make all my dreams come true. So what if it's supposed to be a loveless marriage? Only, his tenderness in private has me hooked. The way he kisses me drives me wild. When we make love, I lose myself to him. His body feels like it was meant to be on top of mine, like we fit together like two puzzle pieces. I can't help but begin to fall for him. I can't tell him, or I risk losing everything. And nobody else can find out about our little "arrangement" or it will destroy his reputation. Still, I feel like I have to know how he feels, before the marriage, before the baby, before I give my entire life over to him. Is it still just pretend?

Bella Flynn lived her life of privilege. There was an arranged marriage between her and her childhood Friend, Michael Sean, and this made him to detest her, thinking she forced their parents due to her obsession for him. Jealous and filled with rage, Bella set out to destroy Mandy, her husband's lover and in the process committed many sins. But her sin caught up with her and she died and untimely death. But her story doesn't end there, she finds herself reborn with her memories intacts. In her new life, she is determined to avoid any path of destructions she had taken in her past life. "Like you've always wanted. Let's get divorced." She told her husband and he was shocked to the bone. She thought everything will be fine and they will separate but michael Sean is not making it easy as he is not ready to divorce. Okay then, she will be the most powerful socialite and later divorce her husband. But who is she Kidding, Michael Sean is not ready to divorce. "Mrs Sean, you are tied to me forever. Till death do us part."

Amina Locke was a young woman who was never in control of her life, she is a victim of constant bullying by her mother and sister. She is often belittled, criticized, and made to feel inferior by the people who are supposed to love and support her. Her father David Locke, never partakes in the action but he didn't stops them either. forced to marry a man she knew nothing about, betrayed by her boyfriend josh and worse she was already pregnant. Damien Dhark is a mysterious and enigmatic figure. He is incredibly wealthy, with an empire that spans multiple industries and continents. Despite his immense success, he keeps his personal life completely private and never shows his face to the public. He is known for his cutthroat business tactics, often crushing his competition and taking no prisoners. He is willing to do whatever it takes to get ahead, even if it means bending the rules or crossing ethical boundaries. Despite his ruthless reputation, he is incredibly intelligent and strategic, a master of manipulation and knows how to get people to do what he wants. He is always one step ahead of his rivals, and his empire continues to grow with each day. He is a force to be reckoned with, his influence is felt throughout the business world. With time, will their forced relationship turned into one of understanding and affection, Will they survive as a storm brews up and their secrets begin to surface. As they struggle to keep their love alive, they are tested in ways they never imagined. The journey is wild, emotional, and most of all, a love story of two people's darkest secrets becoming their biggest strength.

"Let's get engaged for a few weeks,just to bolster the lie, then we'll break it off and go our merry way." The unexpected offer caught Janet Benson by surprise. After a serious heartbreak, she had already sworn off men for good, now billionaire Kevin Watson was making her a deal she couldn't refuse.She accepts, determine to steel her heart. But things take a streamy turn when business is mixed with pleasure!

Ming Fei dulunya adalah manusia biasa yang hidup di Bumi. Namun, takdirnya berubah drastis ketika ia tewas akibat peluru nyasar. Alih-alih terlahir kembali seperti kebanyakan kisah reinkarnasi, jiwanya justru menjadi jiwa pengembara, eksistensi tanpa tubuh yang terombang-ambing di dunia kultivasi selama 10,000 tahun. Hingga kesempatan akhirnya datang ketika ia menemukan seorang pemuda yang terluka parah dan berada di ambang kematian. Dengan kata-kata penghasut, Ming Fei membujuk pemuda itu agar menyerahkan tubuhnya secara sukarela. Dan kini takdir barunya perlahan terukir kembali. Dunia kultivasi akan segera mengenal namanya. Lanjut baca biar gak penasaran!!

Lidya terpaksa datang ke pernikahan Iqbal--pria yang tak lain adalah suaminya dengan wanita lain yang bernama Irna. Lebih mengejutkannya lagi, di acara hajatan tersebut, ada juga Ibu mertuanya. Itu menandakan, bila pernikahan Iqbal dan Irna sudah direncanakan dari dahulu kala. Lidya yang merasa sakit hati dan kecewa, tak ragu untuk membawakan barang-barang milik suaminya ke acara hajatan, hingga berakhir ricuh, karena Lidya secara sengaja mengakui tentang siapa dirinya. Lantas, apa yang akan terjadi selanjutnya? Akan 'kah Iqbal membalas semua perbuatan Lidya atau justru sebaliknya?

Everybody thinks that Astrid Trinidad doesn't take everything seriously—immature, carefree, and seemingly unbothered by life’s demands. But behind her lighthearted façade lies her little secret. Pierre Lorenzo is everything she’s not: disciplined, enigmatic, and one of the youngest, most sought-after zillionaire in town. He’s the epitome of control, a man every woman desires but no one truly knows. Hindi nila gusto ang isa't isa, ngunit dahil sa isang kasunduan, napilitan silang ma-engage sa loob ng isang buwan. But as sparks fly and walls come down, will this one-month trial progress to something better, and will this hot zillionaire truly fall for Astrid? Could this forced engagement lead them to the love story they never saw coming?

"You can hate me all you want, Cameron," Brandon murmured, lips brushing his ear. "But by the end of this marriage, you'll crave me." Cameron Aston is straight. Or so he thought—until his father forces him into an engagement with Brandon Deville, the arrogant, maddeningly attractive heir to a rival empire. What should have been a cold business deal turns into a dangerous game of tension, temptation, and blurred lines. Because the more Cameron fights Brandon, the harder he falls. And in this marriage, losing might mean wanting something he swore he never would.

Brandon’s lips brushed against mine, his voice a low murmur. “Didn’t think you’d be on your knees for me so soon, sunflower.” I shoved him back, breath unsteady. “This isn’t a game.” But it was. With his father cutting him off and his half-brother poised to take everything, Cameron had no choice. Marrying Brandon the man he despised most—was the only way to secure his inheritance. Brandon was insufferable. Arrogant. And worst of all… he was enjoying every second of this. Cameron was straight. He hated him. Or was he?