Grumpy Puppet

When Juliet's fiancé humiliates her on their engagement night by accusing her of infidelity and leaving her for her stepsister, her world shatters. She's a virgin, but a pregnancy test says otherwise. Now, she's caught in a dangerous game with Nikolas, a wealthy, grumpy billionaire playboy who has his own secrets. As she finds herself drawn to him, she discovers he is the father of her unborn child. Meanwhile, her vindictive stepsister's deception is revealed: she secretly had Juliet artificially inseminated to break up her engagement. With Nikolas determined to have his child and win Juliet's heart, she must fight to protect herself, but will she be able to resist his power and undeniable charm?

“Leave my house now Isabella! If you don’t leave I might be forced to commit murder!” Maxwell shouted after discovering that he had married a replica of his wife for years unknowingly. Isabella was a replica of Hannah the wife of Maxwell, they exchanged positions putting Maxwell in the dark. All Isabella wanted was money for her mother’s treatment. And when she was approached with a mouth-watering offer by one of the most prestigious families in the city, it is hard to say no. What is the offer? Impersonating Maxwell’s wife – Hannah – for only five years. What Isabella did not expect was to fall in love with the arrogant and Enigmatic Maxwell and also to find herself tied in the web of lies and deceit started by his family. What will happen when Maxwell finds out that Isabella is not the woman he married but a look alike and a puppet planted in his life by his family? What happened to Hannah, his real wife?

Born into one of the richest families in the country, you can say that Xian West has everything that he could ever want. Many people envy his life, but for Xian it is a big prison; he is a prisoner and a puppet to his family, especially his father. Everything changes when a woman comes into his life, Ayesha Hansley. The two fall in love, and Xian's world becomes bright and lively. Years passed into their relationship, he was happy and contented, but one night changed everything, his happy life shattered right before his eyes. His life has fallen into chaos; loved one's death and a betrayal awaits him. In the midst of his suffering a woman who looks exactly like her enters the picture. Will it be the start of a new beginning or the start of more pain and suffering?

"I want you to pose as my date to my brother's engagement ceremony" "What?" "You heard me" Raya's life had been going pretty well until she met Maxwell Sterling, her grumpy, nonchalant but hot boss who had the country celebrities and models wrapped around his fingers. What more, his dad is the owner of the biggest conglomerate around the world, with him being next in line, if he managed to beat his brother in the succession. What she never expected though, was to be caught as a pawn in Maxwell's revenge scheme. With all the unwanted sparks flying, Raya's past coming back to haunt her and his family standing vehemently against their relationship, would they be able to overcome all the obstacles and fall in love with each other?

As the protector of the golden bloodline,my job was to be with the Alpha who possess it all my life so as to control it but every Alpha chooses a path of their own which i can't control but only guide. Alpha Jareth,the former Alpha who possesses the golden bloodline used it for evil. His core overheated and he exploded which cost me my life. The strangest thing that happened to me was when I appeared in another world and people thinking I was someone else. I wanted to blow my cover but I found the golden bloodline in a grumpy Alpha who hates my guts. How will I protect him when he hates the person he thinks I am? Will he chose the evil or good path? Will I die again or finally be able to execute my task?

This summer, Louela realizes the heat isn’t the only thing that’s irresistible—so is her ex-boyfriend’s youger brother. -- After graduating college, Louela returns to her hometown for a well-deserved summer break. She plans to spend a carefree month with family, finally free from the pressures of school. But her relaxing getaway takes an unexpected turn when she reunites with Ivan—her ex-boyfriend’s younger brother. The once adorably grumpy little kid she used to tease has grown into a dangerously charming man, one who seems determined to catch her attention. Now, the summer heat isn’t the only thing making her breathless. Can Louela resist Ivan’s relentless charm, or will this summer become wilder than she ever expected?

Aria Abrams, an innocent, uneducated girl is the works for the devil in disguise in his mansion as the house help. She is the gardener's grand daughter and she has no idea her life is about to change when she accepts a deal with him for something she wants in return. A life changing opportunity! Xavier Hudson, the grumpy businessman and the only heir to his entire family line is ready to do anything to get a wife, even if it means asking the first girl he sets his eyes on to marry him right after swearing off on all women. Is the deal worth all the trouble that comes along with it? Will they be able to fight the growing attraction despite the lies surrounding them? What happens when the lines get crossed and the truth comes out? Read more to find out in this steamy slown burn novel!

Lara Dela Cruz was a normal girl—well, normal in the sense that she was an overworked call center agent who hated her boss, loved iced coffee, and had mastered the art of sarcasm to survive the horrors of capitalism. But one night, while rushing home, she slipped on a puddle (thanks to her horrible luck) and hit her head hard on the pavement. When she woke up… she wasn’t in her world anymore. Instead, she found herself in a medieval kingdom, in the middle of a chaotic slave auction. And before she could even scream in protest, she was bought by the most feared man in the entire empire—Duke Alistair Von Nacht, also known as the Tyrant Duke. Now, instead of dealing with rude customers, she had to deal with an emotionally constipated warlord who could kill her with a flick of his fingers. But what’s worse? She might be falling for the grumpy tyrant.

Synopsis: Anom, the infamous thief lord, is unexpectedly contacted for a new job: stealing a mysterious stone from a newly-appeared otherworldly island. Intrigued by the challenge, he accepts the proposal and ventures to the island, which has emerged mysteriously in the middle of the ocean. As researchers from around the world gather to unravel the secrets of the otherworldly island, Anom stealthily infiltrates its depths. However, his success is short-lived, as he finds himself trapped before he can make his escape. With limited options, he delves further into the heart of the island, where the true enigma awaits. This pivotal step alters Anom's destiny forever. He encounters a grumpy angel, is basically kidnapped to another world, and unexpectedly falls in love with a goddess. As his journey on Earth concludes, Anom realizes that a new, more exhilarating and mystical tale, awaits him, waiting to be written by his own hand. ===ඞඞඞඞඞඞ===

Iris “Prisoner……. Captive….. Slave…..” Those are little words when it comes down to me. My teenage was almost gone and when I saw myself standing in my adulthood, I realized I lost so many things including myself. Because I was his prisoner. I was Bratva’s captive and he left no stone unturned to teach me who is the owner of my life. “Regret?” “I regret the day when I stepped in his mansion blinded by vengeance. And he showed no mercy. I regret my impulsive decision and many more. But above all, I regret being the puppet of his hand.” Dimitrios “I don't have the word mercy in my rule book.” “But she is a kid.” “Doesn't matter. What matters is, she is an assassin's daughter and his father is not alive to pay for his deeds.” Copyright 2021-2022 by Irene Davison (Esperanza)