Hoping This Cold Blue Water

Damn, you're delicious," he murmured into her mouth. "You taste like a goddess." She heard the sound of his belt buckle, and her frantic heart stopped because she knew what was coming. "Damn, I need to be inside you," he declared with a hint of desperation that she loved. She reacted and helped him free himself from his pants because she needed it, too, and she needed it now. But when his member was finally free, and she felt him position himself, his gaze wandered for a moment to a spot behind them. It was only for a second, but that second was enough to see how the entire expression on his face transformed. The desire froze, and instead of the fiery, passionate man from a moment ago, he was that block of ice he usually was again. He took two steps back and looked down. She sat up, confused. "What's wrong?" she asked, baffled. He tensed his jaw and shook his head while zipping up his pants again. A whirlwind of emotions crowded her chest and got stuck in her throat. "Enzo," she called out, but he didn't respond. He bent down to pick up his shirt and walked toward his room without looking at her. "Enzo!" she yelled, but he ignored her and entered his room, slamming the door. She was left on the island, naked, not understanding anything. All the fire went out, giving way to a sadness that settled in her heart. He rejected her. Enzo rejected her. After his wife’s death, Enzo Romano swore his heart was buried with her. Cold. Ruthless. Untouchable. But when duty forces him into a contract marriage with innocent Arianna, the girl who secretly adores him, she finds herself falling for a man who will never love her back.

Naomi Venice was a daughter of one of Florence's noble family, Venice. As someone who loves books, she would often go to libraries. While strolling, she passed by an alleyway where she saw a library. She went there with her personal maid, Lillian, to browse for some books when something strange happened. It was gone in an instant and they got home completely fine. Late at night, something strange happened and when Naomi woke up, she found herself in an unknown world and occupying an unknown body. Defenseless and no fighting capabilities to protect herself, she was almost driven to her wits end. Will she be able to survive in an unknown world despite her circumstances?

Samantha Lynn, a smart and ambitious woman with high aspirations, was born to be brave. Despite the challenges life threw her way, she persevered in her career until she met the enigmatic and cold CEO, Yzak Elasia Henriad, known for his icy exterior and sharp business acumen. Yzak was intrigued by Samantha's confidence and creativity. As his employee, Yzak found himself increasingly obsessed with Samantha, unable to resist her charm, intelligence, and determination. As his obsession grew, Samantha's life became desirable, but she began to question whether Yzak's intentions were driven by love or a desire for control. Would she be able to navigate this complex web of power and desire, or would Yzak's obsession consume her?

A night of blunders leads to a wedding that will bind their names forever. Hindi inakala ni Isaac Hendrick Castillo na ang matinding pagnanasa niya sa itinuturing na Prinsesa ng mga Contreras ay mabigyan niya nang katuparan sa mismong gabi ng debut party ni Freya Beatrice Contreras. Ang lahat nang ikinilos niya sa gabing iyon ay kanyang isisinisi sa ispiritu ng alak. Pero noong inakala niyang magtatagumpay siya sa kahibangan niya nang gabing 'yon ay doon naman sila nahuli ng mga magulang ng dalaga. They were very angry with him and the only thing that calmed their anger was when he said he would marry Bea. They agreed with him and as soon as everything's settled they got married. Sa unang buwan ng kanilang pagsasama ay naging maayos naman ang lahat sa pagitan nila ni Bea. She was his beautiful and submissive wife and he didn't regret his decision that he married her. Pero noong inakala niya na perpekto na ang lahat sa buhay may asawa niya ay nagkakamali siya. He almost got everything; Business, money, power, and a beautiful wife. Dahil isang hapon ay umuwi na lamang siya sa kanilang bahay na wala na ang kaniyang asawa. She left him without saying a single word. Hinanap niya ito kung saan-saan pero hindi niya ito nakita. Tinanggap niya ang lahat ng sakit nang pang-iiwan nito sa kanya. Pero isang araw ay nasorpresa siya sa pagbalik nito. She changed a lot, she is now cold, sophisticated, a grown-up woman, elegant, beautiful... and has a new lover! And what hurts the most is that he knows that her lover is none other than his cousin, Brent Timothy Castillo! She asked for his signature for their annulment paper, but he would never agree to annul their marriage. She will bear his name forever!

Hindi sumipot sa kasal ang kasintahan ni Kyle Alvarado, ang bilyonaryong cold-hearted CEO. Laking gulat ni Mira ng hatakin siya ng boss sa altar at ipalit bilang bride. Alam niyang broken-hearted ito kaya naman wala siyang tutol kahit na pati wedding night ay sinalo niya. Nilatagan siya nito ng isang loveless deal at malaking halaga. Dala ng pangangailangan at pagmamahal, naging assistant siya sa umaga at bed partner sa gabi. Mahigpit na bilin ni Kyle -- bawal umibig. Pero paano kung ang matagal nang lihim na pagtingin ni Mira ay tuluyang mabunyag lalo na nang madiskubre niyang nagdadalang tao siya? At paano kung bumalik ang babaeng dapat sana ay papakasalan nito?

Jace Carter—hockey’s golden boy, my worst nightmare… and now my unwanted obsession. He’s arrogant, smug, and hotter than sin in skates. I told myself I’d never fall for a player like him, but one accidental kiss proves he’s more dangerous off the ice than on it. The problem? Jace doesn’t play fair. And I’m not sure if I want to win… or lose to him completely.

Portia’s happy life turned upside down when she witnessed the heinous murder of her boss, her best friend Jass Anne. Para hindi rin siya mapatay nang mga armadong lalaki, tumakas siya hanggang sa napadpad siya sa mansion ni Crandall El Greco, a cold-hearted billionaire. She begged him to help her hide, so that the people who wanted to kill her would not find her. Crandall agreed, but on one condition: she would become his maid. She had no choice but to agree to what he wanted to happen. Pero habang tumatagal na nasa mansion siya ni Crandall, hindi niya rin napigilan ang kaniyang damdamin na mahulog dito. But what if she discovers Crandall has something to do with the death of her friend, Jass Anne? Mamahalin pa rin ba niya ang lalaki o kamumuhian niya ito? Pipilitin pa rin ba niyang makatakas mula sa mga kamay nito or will she stay by Crandall’s side kahit galit at poot na ang nararamdaman niya para dito dahil sa kaniyang mga nalaman? Is she ready to put aside the anger she feels for the sake of her love for him?

How do you turn your life interesting overnight? No idea, but it probably doesn't involve falling through a mirror into another world after popping a pimple... Maisie was your average introvert, looking for a bit of spice in her life. That's probably why she ignored the warning signs that the mirror was more than it seemed. The $5 price tag on a full-length mirror probably should have been a hint, too.

At Lycanthrope University everyone knows the ropes - you study hard, play harder, and when you become of age you’re forced to attend a mating ritual where you’re paired with your mate for an eternity. When Devon is “accidentally” paired with his best friend, Nate, his entire world gets turned upside down. Sure, when there was an uneven number in the year, there were some gay pairings, but it was weird and unlikely. And he never thought it would happen to him. Now he has to fight the evil vampyres, prove himself worthy of the title of alpha, explain this his girlfriend why he’s linked to a guy, and tell his best friend he wants to break their mateship. Yikes!

The night my parents were kidnapped, my brother—who happened to be a police officer—chose to go bungee jumping with the fake heiress. I didn't stop him. Instead, I called the police and began preparing the ransom. In my previous life, my brother had forgone the outing to rescue our parents. As a result, the rope snapped during her jump, sending her plummeting into the abyss. Her body was never recovered. He never spoke a word about it afterward. On my birthday, he drugged me and dragged me to that very cliff. "You orchestrated the kidnapping! You'd go this far for their attention? You're nothing but a monster! Lillian is dead. You don't deserve to live either!" When I opened my eyes again, I found myself back on the night my parents were kidnapped. This time, my brother didn't rush to their rescue. Instead, he ran to the fake heiress. But in the end, he regretted it so much that he nearly lost his mind.