His Ugly Bride

BLURB: Five years ago, Althea ran away from her marriage. No goodbyes, no explanations—just a desperate escape from a life she never wanted. Now, fate plays a cruel joke on her when she unknowingly applies for a job at Montevista Group of Companies, only to come face-to-face with the man she abandoned… Xander Montevista He’s no longer the reckless man she once knew. He’s powerful. Dangerous. And merciless. At sa unang araw pa lang ng trabaho niya, isang nakakakilabot na tanong ang sumalubong sa kanya— "Are you still a virgin, my wife?" And just like that, her nightmare begins. Xander is furious. He wants answers. He wants revenge. But above all—he wants her back. And this time… Althea can never escape him again.

Compromises were meant to be made. Sacrifices were expected to be given. It was all nothing but the consequences of her own decision; a decision she would begin to regret soon. She was asked to give up on her dreams, but she refused to listen to them. Instead of putting a stop to her ambitions, she chose to pursue them. Ayla chose to fight against all odds which aimed at bringing her down. Meanwhile, she tried her best to make a home out of the unfamiliar place she was thrown into. But who knew that the circumstances would only make her build walls around herself, shutting everyone out, including her own husband. On the other hand, Claude only watched as his wife grew distant. For him, their marriage was nothing but an arrangement carried out under the orders of their elders. What he failed to realize was that she would find a way to creep into his heart, squeezing in between through the cracks. But will it be too late for him to realize the fact that he had indeed fallen for his stubborn wife? What lengths will he be willing to go to mend their relationship? Moreover, will Ayla even allow him to succeed? Join the couple on their journey as they both find their own ways to make their contractual marriage work.

"Richard will always be mine, Elena," The corner of her lips curled up into a sly smirk. Advancing closer, she leaned in to whisper against my ear softly. "Even if I have to kill you to have him to myself, I'll do it." - He's the man she's always loved. The man she's always felt strongly for. But he has eyes on one person only; her hot-shot surgeon sister. When her twin sister fails to show up on her wedding day, Elena Williams has no choice but to step up to the occasion and take her place - but marriage to the noble Richard Delmonte is both exciting and torturous. The elusive, established billionaire mogul and one of the most eligible bachelor of New York is the only man she's ever loved. The only man who's ever filled up her nights. Yet he's madly in love with her sister. Now that her dream has come true and she's married to him at last, Elena vows to do everything in her power to win him over. Even if it costs bringing down the heavens for him.

Sa mundo ng mga mayayaman at makapangyarihan, ang kasal ay hindi palaging tungkol sa pag-ibig. Minsan, isa lang itong kasunduan. Solen Mira Callisto, isang occupational nurse sa Monteverde Lines Inc., ay biglang nabaon sa utang matapos pumanaw ang kanyang ama. Dalawang milyong piso—isang halagang hindi niya kayang bayaran sa loob ng tatlong linggo. Sa gitna ng kanyang desperasyon, dumating ang isang hindi inaasahang alok mula kay Leonidas “Leon” Monteverde, ang matikas pero mailap na COO ng Monteverde Lines. Bilang susunod na tagapagmana ng kanilang shipping empire, may isang kondisyon bago niya makuha ang kumpanyang matagal nang itinakda para sa kanya. Kailangan niyang magpakasal. Isang kasunduan ang nabuo. Isang taon ng pagpapanggap bilang mag-asawa. Walang damdamin, walang komplikasyon. Para kay Leon, ito ay isang kasunduan lang. Para kay Solen, ito ang kanyang tanging paraan para mabawi ang lahat ng nawala sa kanya. Dapat ay simple lang, pero bakit parang hindi lang basta umaarte si Leon? He’s too convincing and too protective. Sa tuwing tatawagin siyang "asawa ko" sa harap ng iba, hindi niya alam kung dapat ba siyang mataranta o kiligin. Unti-unti, nagiging malabo ang linya sa pagitan ng kasunduan at katotohanan. Sa mundo ng kapangyarihan at intriga, paano kung ang isang relasyong nagsimula sa papel… ay mauwi sa isang bagay na totoo?

"You're getting married today! It is your duty to your family! You must!" Claire's mother said as she held on to her daughter's hand while a veil was being fixed on her head. "Married! You must be joking mum! I'd rather jump off a cliff!" "Everyone is waiting Claire! You have no choice!" Her mother snapped at her and Claire snatched her hand away from hers in annoyance. "Why must I be forced to suffer for Charlotte's mistakes?!" Charlotte and Claire Branson are identical twins but have lived separate lives ever since they were born. Charlotte, being the perfect daughter and the better sister, was betrothed to marry Henry Laurent, the son of their long time friend and business partner. On the day of the wedding, the Bransons arrive in Charlotte's room to meet a note, Charlotte has eloped with their chauffeur, leaving her parents distraught. Quickly, her family moves to save themselves from public embarrassment and get Claire to stand in line for her sister. Claire refuses at first, but has no choice as she is pushed into the waiting arms of Henry Laurent, an unwilling partner of the marriage who had thought he was getting married to the 'better' sister. Claire is determined to hate her new husband, but this doesn't turn out as planned.

WARNING: MATURED CONTENT! THIS IS NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNG READERS (R18+) PLEASE, READ AT YOUR OWN RISK! "Nangako ka na ako lang. Ako lang ang mamahalin mo. Pero ano ang nangyari sa pangako mo?" Isang mabuting asawa si Sunny Dela Vega sa kanyang asawa na si Vince Thomzon isang sikat na professor sa university na pagmamay-ari ng kanilang pamilya. Maalaga, mabait at higit sa lahat mapagmahal siyang asawa. Pero paano kung isang araw at madiskubre niya ang sikreto ng kanyang asawa. Paano niya ito tatanggapin? Kung sa buong pagsasama nila ay pinaniwala siya nito na siya lang at wala ng iba pa. Hanggang saan kaya ang kaya niyang ipaglaban para sa kanilang sumpaan?

Anim na taon ang ginugol ni Maya sa Singapore at magtrabaho bilang OFW upang masuportahan ang pag-aaral ng kanyang nag-iisang kapatid at pati na rin ng kanyang nobyo. Ngunit hindi niya inasahan ang dadatnan niya pagbalik ng Pilipinas. Hindi niya akalain na magagawa siyang lokohin ng kanyang kapatid at boyfriend. Nasaktan siya ng sobra dahil umasa siyang matutuloy na ang kasal sana nilang dalawa ni Mark. Nagpakalasing siya at sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon ay natagpo ang landas nila ni Felip nang iligtas siya nito mula sa mga lalaking may masamang balak sa kanya. Ano kaya ang magiging papel ni Maya sa buhay ni Felip?

On her wedding day, Xialia planned to escape with her long time boyfriend, Jay. She ran away and went to their meeting place, but what surprised her was when she arrived there, it's not Jay whom she met, it was her Fiance, Xavier Flint. He kidnapped Xialia and threatened her that he will kill her boyfriend and her family if she's not gonna marry him. Seven years later, the tables have turned. After their marriage has fucked up few years ago, they broke up and separated for so long. When they met again, Xialia was infuriated to know that Xavier was bound to marry someone else. So she did the most horrible thing, she kidnapped Xavier for revenge to stopped his wedding, and let his supposed bride know that her Groom ran away on their wedding day.

Sa kagustuhang maipagamot ang kaniyang ina at matustusan ang pag-aaral ng mga kapatid, susuungin ni Chivalry Sandimar ang lahat ng maaaring pasukin; marumin man, mahirap o delikado—na siya ring naging dahilan upang makilala niya si Gavin Ladeo Ambrosia. Inalok siya nito ng isang kasunduan: ang mabigyan ito ng anak. Ngunit taliwas sa inaasahan, hindi lang isa ang nabuo kundi dalawa. Paano niya ipauubaya ang kaniyang mga anak sa lalaking nagkaroon na ng malaking parte sa buhay niya? Lalo pa't hindi lingid sa kaniyang kaalaman na hindi na purong trabaho ang namamagitan sa kanila... 'pagkat kusa siyang nagpaubaya nang gabing iyon dahil sa lihim na pagmamahal niya para rito. Makakaya ba niyang panindigan ang kontrata o tatanggapin niya na lang ang karampatang parusa?

"Why..." April stuttered. "Why are you looking at me like that?" "Like what?" "Like you want to eat me." "I do want to eat you" Mateo smirked, then his face turned serious as he cornered her by the wall, his muscular body hovering above hers. "But before that..." He paused, his voice hoarse and deep. "Before that?" April tilted her head to the side to have a better view of him. "I'd hold your waist against mine and kiss you" He whispered against her ear and his hot breath fanned her sending chills down her spine. "I'd kiss you so passionately till you open up for me and when you do, I'll explore your mouth with my tongue till we're both breathless and aroused. Then my kisses will trail to your neck and then to your breasts." His voice came out as a ragged, painful whisper. April placed her hands on his chest to stop him as his words were doing things to her she couldn't understand. "W-what about the contract?" She said in a breathy voice. "Damn that stupid contract!" Mateo said and captured her lips in his. ************ April, an intern of an event planning firm was offered the biggest opportunity of her career; to plan the marriage of London's youngest billionaire, Mateo Hades. On the day of the wedding, Mateo's bride mysteriously disappeared leaving April with no choice but to step in as the new bride. Read to find out how their love story unfolds.