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My husband used to love me so much. Back then, he proposed 99 times just to marry me. It wasn't until the 100th proposal that I was finally moved by his persistence and became the envied Mrs. Frederick Morrison of Harbor City. On our wedding day, I gave him 99 reconciliation vouchers. We agreed that as long as these vouchers weren't used up, I would stay by his side forever. … It's been five years since then. Every time Frederick goes out to see another woman, he uses up one reconciliation voucher. Gradually, he suddenly notices that I've changed. I no longer cry or beg him to stay. Only when he loses his mind over his innocent secretary again do I quietly ask him, "Frederick, if you don't come back tonight, can I use a reconciliation voucher?" He pauses mid-step, then immediately turns. "Of course." He thinks he still has many reconciliation vouchers. He doesn't realize this is his last one.

Shattered and betrayed by the family she loved and trusted, Merina Downtown's world came crumbling down. From being a pure and vibrant young woman, Merina now conceals the weight of a secret she has borne alone: A brain tumor that has tormented her these past years. Carrying unbearable headaches and emotional trauma, Merina is listlessly drifting aimlessly through her life, gradually losing faith both in herself and in the world. Until she met Adam Nart, the cold yet irresistible billionaire CEO, one night of passion laced their fates together. When he found himself faced with her sickness, Adam's determination was fired up, and needed to save her from anything, even from herself. As Merina struggles to keep Adam at arm's length, believing her brokenness is more than what anyone can handle, Adam is determined to break down her defenses and mend her shattered heart. When her condition deteriorates and old enemies begin to circle, their love will face its ultimate challenge. Will Adam's hard-won determination give Merina a reason to fight? Or will her war with her past failing health tear them asunder?

Trigger Warning : Talks about mental  health issues, but not limited to  depression, anxiety, panic attacks, body shaming. Bloodshed. Detailed Explicit Scenes, Gore, And Rape.  Unimaginable things happen behind the curtains. Billionaire Monique Jenkins has her whole life planned.  Graduate from college with a first class before the age of twenty-five -  ✅ Become an independent business woman before the age of thirty - ✅ Become a billionaire before the age of thirty-five- ✅ Get pregnant, and have a child at the age of forty if she isn't married - ❌ One thing she doesn't plan is for her father, the King of England, to die a few days after she turned thirty-six.  As tradition demands, she has to come in and takeover--that also isn't planned.  She hates everything about the country except the hot cook she employed that she's gradually falling for!  Marcus Blacksmith is all the words to describe hardworking. When the news spread that the soon-to-be Queen of England will be hiring new staff, he takes the chance. He does not expect to expect life on a different level with his boss. Obstacles come in their way, but there is nothing Marcus isn't willing to do for the woman who has his heart. 

Willow (“Wills”) is a werewolf who was abandoned as a baby by her injured mother and raised by her adoptive father, Conall, the fireman who found her. Unaware of her true nature or the existence of an underground werewolf society, Wills lives a normal life, covering up her monthly shifts with Conall’s help. Her world changes when she meets Zale, the regional alpha, during a work project. Zale recognizes her as a werewolf but is puzzled by her immunity to alpha commands—a rare trait linked to her mysterious bloodline and her mother’s tragic past. As Zale tries to integrate Wills into his pack and uncover her origins, she resists, wary of trust and power dynamics. As their relationship build and her past is revealed with secrets about her lineage, a hidden betrothal, and her villainous biological father, who seeks to exploit her unique powers. Wills’ newly discovered abilities allow her to influence pack bonds and heal or command rogue wolves, making her a target. Amidst attacks, betrayals, and shifting alliances, Wills gradually learns about her heritage, discovering the true nature of the rogue wolf curse, and embracing her role in the werewolf community.

A boy stuck between who he was, who he has become & who he could be. Plinio Murray or as he prefers to be called, Nio, is a bully. He picks fights with anyone for no reason. He is cruel. His face is scarred. He is savage. His hits nearly killed a boy last year. He is ruthless. His pockets are brimming with illegal money. He is the one of whom everybody is scared. His grades are failing. Not that he gives a shit but Mr. Harrison has tied him in a study session the school's sweetheart. Famous by the nickname Angel, Celeste James is everybody's favorite. With her quarterback boyfriend Kevin, they are the golden couple of the high school. Beginnings of the study session are rough and pretty electric. Already caught in between her secrets, Plinio is nothing but a headache. Just when she decides to end the study sessions with him, Celeste learns that perhaps Plinio isn't much hopeless after all. Can a bully always hurt others and not get hurt on the way? After all what goes around comes around. Twisted truths, cheating partners and a gradually blossoming love; maybe there isn't much difference between who is beautiful and who is battered.

>>THIS BOOK IS IN INDEFINITE HIATUS<< Born without deficiency and full of love from her parents, Adeline Maynez grew up in a happy and colorful life. But what she thought was a lifetime of happiness and no-need-to-ask-for-more life was soon taken away from her abruptly. Although she may be smart, has uncountable talents, and is almost perfect in the eyes of others, her life is gradually lost its meaning after having an unknown condition called the Colorless Syndrome - a condition where someone's eye vision loses its color seeing ability. Alongside, Adeline is soon caught between her two pursuers whom she did not expect to be the two CEOs under the same company where she is working. Later on, a self-proclaimed healer has researched the Colorless Syndrome and how it can be treated and it concludes that there is really no in-take medicine that can restore color to the vision of those experiencing the syndrome. Their statement is: "It may sound fictional, but the color seeing ability of your eyes will only return to normal once you found your soulmate or true love. That is the cure, that is the reality and nothing else." Will there be any hope of bringing the beautiful colors back to Adeline's vision and life?

Raffi Remoirs is a she-wolf who has the ability to cure any kind of illness, but she felt too much guilt because she was not able to cure the mother who raised her. Rock Redwood is a Lycan king full of perfection and great power. He is also known as a dangerous and difficult opponent who is uneasy to manipulate and bear with. A dominant, ruthless, and heartless Lycan King. Raffi just woke up one morning, and her father told her that they had to pay off their family's huge debt to Rock Redwood. Rock doesn't want to accept money and wants Raffi herself. In return, she had to give him a son who would inherit everything Rock had as the Lycan King in Luciana and all of Europe. How can Raffi overcome something that she has to do even if she is against it? Can she beg Rock not to ask her to have children as compensation? What if the only way for her to be free from this huge debt is to give him a child? And if she can give it, what will she do if she is also gradually falling for the ruthless and heartless Lycan King?

Elena grows up in a small, struggling town where life feels limited and dreams seem unreachable. As a young wife, she experiences loneliness, emotional distance, and the quiet frustration of a life that does not reflect her potential. Beneath her calm exterior lies a deep desire for freedom, love, and the chance to build a life of her own. An unexpected opportunity takes Elena away from her hometown into a modern city filled with ambition, wealth, and complex social dynamics. At first, she struggles with insecurity and self-doubt, but gradually she begins to discover her inner strength. She navigates professional challenges, social rivalries, and hidden enemies while learning to assert herself in a world that judges her by her past. Along the way, a slow-burning romantic connection emerges, challenging Elena’s emotions and awakening desires she has long suppressed. As she grows in confidence and independence, she learns to claim both love and success, transforming from a lonely woman surrounded by dust into a powerful and self-assured woman living life on her own terms. Silk from Dust is a story of resilience, transformation, and the beauty of becoming the person you were always meant to be.

When Elena Rodriguez fled her abusive billionaire husband while pregnant, she thought she'd never see Alexander Blackwood again. Eight months later, a catastrophic accident steals his memories—erasing six years, including their marriage and the monster he became. The man who wakes up is Alexander at 27: kind, humble, horrified by evidence of his paranoid jealousy and controlling behavior. As he embarks on an amends tour, apologizing to everyone he hurt, Elena watches the man she once loved fight to become worthy of redemption. But Elena harbors a secret: their daughter, Sofia. When circumstances force them together at the hospital, Alexander meets his child for the first time—and Elena must decide if she can forgive a man who doesn't remember his crimes. As Alexander's memories gradually return, both face an impossible question: Can someone truly change, or will he become the monster again? With Sofia's future hanging in the balance, Elena must choose between protecting her heart and believing in second chances. Some scars run too deep. Some loves refuse to die.

Sienna is a bar performer—she dances to entertain men, and that is the only boundary of her work. Nothing more. She was already content with the life she had grown used to, until one night, she was suddenly abducted by men she did not know and taken to an enormous mansion. There, she meets Red Montemayor—a billionaire who is cold, dominant, and burdened by a hidden disability. Despite his commanding presence and sharp tongue, Red is blind due to an accident. He offers Sienna a peculiar job: to become his fake girlfriend. All of this is part of Red’s plan against the woman he once loved—Cassandra, the ex-girlfriend who betrayed him. He wants to return the pain she caused him, twice as much as what he endured. Amid anger, revenge, and emotions slowly taking shape, the hearts of Sienna and Red will be put to the test. What if another man suddenly appears—will he become an ally, or an enemy? As Sienna’s stay by Red’s side lengthens, secrets will gradually come to light—secrets that will wound the young man’s heart even more. Will a fake relationship turn into true love, or will one merely become a bridge for a former love to return?