How To Hide An Empire Book

Beatrice Carbone always knew that life in a mafia family was full of secrets and dangers, but she never imagined she would be forced to pay the highest price: her own future. Upon returning home to Palermo, she discovers that her father, desperate to save his business, has promised her hand to Ryuu Morunaga, the enigmatic and feared heir of one of the cruelest Japanese mafia families. With a cold reputation and a ruthless track record, Ryuu is far from the typical "ideal husband." Beatrice refuses to see herself as the submissive woman destiny has planned for her. Determined to resist, she quickly realizes that in this game of power and betrayal, her only choice might be to become as dangerous as those around her. But amid forced alliances, dark secrets, and an undeniable attraction, Beatrice and Ryuu are swept into a whirlwind of tension and desire. Can she survive this marriage without losing herself? Or will the dangerous world of the Morunagas become both her home and her prison?

She was her own person and knew exactly what she wanted. He owned the whole damn thing and thought he could do anything. She had something he wanted but didn't know. He had what she'd always dreamed of, but she had no idea how to achieve it. She lied out of love. He didn't forgive anyone. She hated him from the first time she saw him. He tried to destroy her in every way possible. Bárbara Novaes never imagined that her peaceful life would suddenly turn upside down, when a deathbed request would make her main objective to enter the life of the best-known CEO in the country. Heitor Casanova has never seen a woman as persecuting and insistent as Barbara. But it didn't cross her mind that she didn't want the same thing as everyone else: "him". The bond that united them would force the two to live under the same roof, with a single common goal: to protect what they loved most. Is it possible for mutual anger to turn into love? Would they admit the new feelings that were emerging that they were not able to accept? And would they overcome together all the obstacles that would be created to prevent this relationship from happening??? My first enemies to lovers and CEO together!!! What will it do??? I don't know. Want to find out with me??? Cover: Larah Mattos

Synopsis Adrian Velasco, the untouchable 32-year-old billionaire behind Velasco Innovations, built an empire of “living glass” that reshaped Manila’s skyline. Sa mata ng publiko, he is a cold genius; to the elite, a dangerous rival. But beneath the glittering towers lies betrayal and a secret that could ruin him. Enter Elena Vargas, isang fearless investigative journalist. Determined to expose corruption tied to Velasco Innovations, she risks her career—and her life. When a scandal erupts linking Adrian to illegal government contracts, his enemies close in. To protect his empire, Adrian makes a shocking move: he proposes a one-year marriage to Elena, his greatest critic. “Be my shield,” he offers. “Expose me if you can.” Their sudden engagement shakes the nation. Social media erupts with #VelascoVargasWedding, calling it either a PR stunt or a love story. Forced into a public romance, Adrian and Elena clash behind closed doors, yet sparks of attraction begin to blur the line between duty and desire. Elena sees glimpses of Adrian’s hidden heart—funding schools, rebuilding towns—while Adrian is disarmed by her stubborn morality. But the game turns deadly. Rafael Santiago, Adrian’s ruthless rival and half-brother, orchestrates the smear campaign. Backed by political dynasties, he vows to destroy Adrian and claim Elena. Betrayal cuts deep when Adrian’s most trusted ally sells him out, forcing him and Elena to fight side by side. In a glass-shattering climax at Velasco Tower, their fake marriage becomes dangerously real as they confront Santiago. Adrian sacrifices billions to save his legacy; Elena risks everything to expose the truth. When the contract ends, their act has become reality. Elena chooses to stay—not as his shield, but as his equal. Adrian, once cold as glass, finally learns to love again. “This time, no contracts. Just us”

What if you really were transported to a fantasy world and expected to kill monsters to survive?No special abilities, no OP weapons, no status screen to boost your stats. Never mind finding the dragon's treasure or defeating the Demon Lord, you only need to worry about one thing: how to stay alive.All the people summoned form parties and set off on their adventures, leaving behind the people who nobody wants in their group.Story of my life, thinks Colin.

Eodelle Wycliffe, an Emperor’s daughter has a miserable life after all the horrible abuse she endured from her father's new wife, Helena, who only sees her as a tool to broaden the Empire's lands. Helena planned to arrange Eodelle for the highest bidder and marry a powerful nobleman just to get rid of her. But things changed when she was destined as a Mate to Aster Bentham, the Conqueror who seeks revenge on her father after it almost annihilated his Clan several years ago. Will love exist despite the hatred? The endless revenge? Unfortunately, despite their blooming feelings for each other, the odds do not favor Aster and Eodelle. And when the worst thing happened to the Empire, Eodelle would never stop fighting for what she knows is right even if it means she has to betray his trust.

"Sa larangan ng pag-ibig ano ang makakaya mong isakripisyo para sa kapakanan ng iyong minamahal?" Si Armina Deo Gracia at Xander Luis Montenegro, pinagtagpo sa maling panahon. Nagkaroon man ng kanya-kanyang pamilya ay nanatili ang pag-ibig nila sa isa’t isa. Hanggang dulo... Si Katherine Salcedo at Ivan Sammuel Stevenson, apo ng yumaong Armina at Xander Luis. Pinagtagpo at kusa nilang nasumpungan ang pag-ibig sa bawat isa kahit na magkaiba ang estado nila sa pamumuhay at marami ang humahadlang. Magiging katulad din ba ng kanilang namayapang abuela at abuelo ang kanilang pag-iibigan? Sa panahong malupit ang kapalaran, magkakaroon ba ng pag-asa ang kanilang pag-iibigan? Kaya bang mapanindigan ang wagas na pagmamahal kung ang alaala nila’y maaaring mahadlangan ng kanilang pagitan sa nakaraan?

The Alpha's pup is an Omega!After being bought his place into Golden Lake University; an institution with a facade of utmost peace, and equality, and perfection, Harold Girard falls from one calamity to another, and yet another, and the sequel continues. With the help of his roommate, a vampire, and a ridiculous-looking, socially gawky, but very clever witch, they exploit the flanks of the inflexible rules to keep their spots as students of the institution.The school's annual competition, 'Vestige of the aptest', is coming up, too, as always with its usual thrill, but for those who can see beyond the surface level, it's nothing like the previous years'. Secrets; shocking, scandalous, revolting and abominable ones begin to crawl out of their gloomy shells.And that is just a cap of the iceberg as the Alpha's second-chance mate watches from the sideline like an hawk, waiting to strike the Omega! NB: Before you read this book, know that your reading experience might be spoiled forever as it'll be almost impossible to find a book more thrilling, and mystifying, with drops here and there of magic and suspense.

SYNOPSIS: DARANA One heist ,Three women, one jewel. My job was simple. Get into the fucking party, distract the old lady while Adrika got the damn jewel. It was going well until the grandson appeared. All gray eyed and clad in a suit so tight, my eyes were immediately glued to his sculpted body. This was going to be a problem because not only did I have to distract the old lady,I'd have to seduce her grandson too!. Her handsome grandson, who hadn't taken his eyes off me since he walked into the room. It shouldn't be difficult, After all… I wasn't called the mistress of deception for nothing. *************** Darana belongs to the Twilight Rose trio. Being the mistress of seduction and deception, she walks into the Titterington Empire with her head held high. But what happens when the grandson,Niklaus Titterington sees through her games, or worse still, offers her a deal she can't refuse?

Lyka Moore is living a normal life like any normal college student until events take a turn for her at Halloween. Waking up, she finds out she's not who she thought she was and the people around her are not who she thought they were. She is a werewolf. She's the next Alpha With a dangerous enemy at hand, things can't get any more worse when she discovers what is at stake and who is the biggest threat to her destiny.

Sumugal si Ashy sa isang bagay na walang kasiguruhan. Piniki niyang magmahal pero hindi siya sigurado kung kaya nga ba niyang masaktan. Nagibg masaya naman sila ni Storm sa kabila ng katotohanan na may ibang taong masasaktan. Ang akala ni Ashy ay siya ang pipiliin ni Storm nung dumating ang panahong kailangan na niyang mamili. Naiwan siya sa ere, mag-isa, walang matakbuhan, nabalot ng kahihiyan. Nakakabangon na siya pero sadyang mapaglaro ang tadhana. Kung kailan okay na sana siya, tsaka pa ito nagbalik. Para saan? Para muli siyang saktan? Paano nga ba maghihilom ang sugat ng nakaraan? Kung hanggang ngaub ay patuloy ka paribg nasasaktan?