Hukuman Ice Breaking

After the death of his wife, Roberto moved away to another country with his daughter Gabriella, preventing her from meeting an unmerited fate from 23 years ago, an unforgettable night that almost cost him his life, love, and happiness. Gabriella isn't happy about the relocation and struggles to fit into her new life. But then she meets Nicola, a mysterious guy who keeps secrets about his life and is hardly associated with anyone in school. She tried to beat whatever she was feeling for him because she didn't want to be involved with anyone who didn't have regard for people. But the more she had trouble in school, the more he rescued her, and the more her feelings kept growing. Gabriella finds out about Nicolas's secret one night and tries to stay away from him for her safety. But he tells her all about the mystery of his birth and they become close. Friendship becomes a desire, a desire which brings a revisitation of the past as Gabriella's dad finds out who Nicolas is and how his existence is connected to the scene of twenty-three years ago. The hunt becomes haunted as Gabriella's dad tries to save his daughter from becoming what he had most dreaded.

Vincenzo Costa and I have been in love with each other for eight years. Everyone knows that the heir of the Costa family loves me more than life itself. In order to marry me—an orphan—Vincenzo has knelt outside Costa Estate for three days and three nights. At the same time, he has received 99 whips from his father, the Don of the Costa family, which almost kills him. In the end, Don Edmondo Costa finally agrees to let Vincenzo marry me. But the catch is, Vincenzo must date Sofia Camorra, the Principessa of the Camorra family, and have an heir with her. So, Vincenzo tells me to wait for him for a little longer. I end up waiting for a very long time while watching him traveling to Sofia's villa time and again. At first, Vincenzo still takes three showers and scrubs his skin so much that it turns red. He tells me that once Sofia has given birth to the child, which allows him to fulfill the promise he has made to the Costa family, he'll whisk me far away from the violence and spend the rest of his life with me. Alas, everything has changed. Vincenzo no longer showers frequently. He constantly smells like Sofia's perfume now. He doesn't inform in advance whenever he goes on dates with Sofia. To make things worse, there's nothing but affection in his eyes whenever he looks at her. When Sofia burns up from a fever during her pregnancy, Vincenzo doesn't leave her side at all. She pretends to be gracious by telling him about how understanding she is about his situation. Because of that, Vincenzo wastes no time in admonishing me for being spoiled and pampered. Through the gap in the ward door, I can hear how close and intimate Vincenzo and Sofia are. At the same time, I notice the flash of provocation in Sofia's eyes. Vincenzo has made me wait year after year, not knowing that my biological parents have already found me. They want me to go home with them so that they can give me a real home. That's why this time, I won't be waiting for Vincenzo anymore.

Love was never part of Ophelia Grace’s master plan. Not after Alessandre Marcello shattered her trust and left her heart in ruins six years ago. She’s rebuilt her world since then. Now she’s flawless, powerful, and untouchable. But some ghosts don’t stay buried, especially not the kind that still haunt her dreams. Alessandre had it all: power, prestige, and the woman he never deserved. Then he lost everything—his company, his reputation, and her. Now a shadow of the man he once was, he’s convinced he deserves the emptiness he lives in. Until fate forces their paths to cross again. She's colder. He's broken. But the fire between them never died. They say cheaters never change but Alessandre is willing to burn for redemption. For forgiveness. For her. And this time, he won’t let go… even if it destroys them both.

It's my first day undercover at my future husband's dessert shop, and chaos walks in with fake lashes and two-inch nails. "I want an ice cream. Heated." I paused. "Just checking... You want your ice cream hot?" She gave me a look like I'd failed kindergarten. "Yes. Hot ice cream. Are you slow?" Deep breath. Zen mode. Customer-first service smile. "I'm sorry, ma'am. Ice cream has to stay frozen, or it just turns into—well... milk. If you want something warm, we have hot tea or coffee." "I'm pregnant!" she screeched. "Pregnant women crave weird things! Plus, my doctor said I can't eat anything cold! Are you trying to kill my baby and me? Is that what this is?!" People started turning their heads. Fantastic. A whole audience. I kept my voice low. "Ma'am, I can refund you." She suddenly smacked the counter, knocking the scanner sideways. Her nails shot past my face like tiny knives. "What kind of attitude is that?! A pathetic cashier talking back to me? I'll call my husband and get you fired!" Then, she leaned in like she was about to reveal a royal bloodline. "Guess what? I'm the boss's wife." I blinked. If that was true, I really needed to stop thinking about helping my boyfriend to open 3,000 franchise stores.

“You probably think it can’t get any worse than hooking up with a random guy after a win and then seeing him the next morning as the newest member of your hockey team.” “However, it can because try watching that same guy walk into your kitchen while your mom beams and says, “This is your new stepbrother.’” That's an exact description of Theodore’s life right now. Captain of his college hockey team, Theodore has spent years building himself into something untouchable. He is focused, disciplined, and most importantly, careful because in a world where masculinity is everything, one truth could destroy it all: He’s gay. And no one can ever find out.

Driven by his determination to secure custody of his children, billionaire Kerill Wang is forced to hire a woman to act as their mother for three months. That decision leads him to Charlene Rosarios, a simple provincial girl who comes to Manila in search of work. He offers her a contract worth one million pesos and in her desperation, she accepts, unaware that she is about to step through the gates of hell. Kerill’s children are anything but kind. Used to seeing their father introduce a different woman into their lives again and again, they do everything they can to drive Charlene away. Will Charlene survive the cruelty she must endure inside that massive mansion? How long can she tolerate Kerill’s cold, cutting words about who she is? Will she ever win the hearts of the children? Follow this heartfelt story filled with humor, pain, and love, a journey that begins with nothing more than a signed contract. Can true love be found when everything is only meant to last for three months?

"They Drank To Survive. Now, They Can't Live Without Him." Ezra was taken in as a baby and raised in a house that had everything… power, money, and control. To the outside world, they were perfect. For a while, that was enough. Then he found out the truth. He isn’t their brother. He’s the reason they’re still alive. He grew up alongside four vampire brothers, each one stronger, colder, and more dangerous than the last. What no one knows is that Ezra was never truly one of them. He was the reason they lived. His blood keeps them stable. Keeps them alive. At first, it was just something he endured. Then it became something they depended on. And somewhere along the way, the line between need and something else disappeared. So he runs away. He builds a life away from them. One where he’s not being used. One where he finally has control over himself. But it doesn’t last. When he crosses paths with them again, everything comes back, stronger than before. The pull between them isn’t just history anymore. It’s something deeper. Something neither of them can ignore. And when it finally snaps into place, it changes everything. A bond none of them expected. One that ties all five of them together. Now they can’t stay away from each other. And the rest of the world is starting to notice. With enemies closing in and the truth about Ezra’s existence beginning to surface, walking away is no longer an option. Breaking the bond could destroy them. Keeping it might be worse.

Sa limang taong kasal ni Daisy Lopez at Kent James Hernandez, pinanatili ni Daisy na maging maayos ang lahat kahit pa niyuyurakan na ang kanyang dignidad at pagrespeto sa sarili. Akala niya na kahit walang pag-ibig at siya lang ang nagmamahal, ay dapat na buo at kumpleto ang isang pamilya. Hanggang sa araw na nalaman niya na malubha na ang sakit ng kanyang nag-iisang anak at kasabay ng balita tungkol sa annulment ng kasal niya kay Keint. May umusbong na pag-asa sa puso ni Daisy dahil sa wakas, hindi na niya kailangan magpanggap pa bilang asawa ni Kent James. Ngunit hindi pumayag ang malupit niyang asawa, at nagbigay ng suhol sa lahat ng media at lumuhod sa harap niya, humihiling ito sa kanya na bumalik siya sa buhay nito. Pero humarap si Daisy sa dating asawa na may kasamang ibang lalaki at magkahawak ang kanilang kamay upang ipakita na may mahal na siyang iba.

Ice had seen courage under fire, in many cases literally, back in his SEAL days. But he’d never seen anything like Vixen that day. When he first caught sight of her, she was standing with her feet wide apart, solidly braced on those mile-high, mid-thigh black boots, the ones that he loved fucking her in. Her minute green skirt had ridden high and tight up her perfect legs, and her dark eyes were dilated to black as she grimly stared down the approaching vehicle, shooting and shooting, both hands holding the gun. She’d looked every inch the hot female assassin in some blockbuster Hollywood movie, right down to her hair flowing behind her in the autumn wind. **** Ice Johansson is the Road Devils MC’s Chief Enforcer: cold, ruthless, and built for violence. He doesn’t feel guilt, except where Vix is concerned. Weeks ago, he crossed a line with the one woman who mattered to him. Now an enemy attack leaves her badly injured, and Ice wants one thing: to protect her, if she’ll let him close again. Victoria “Vixen” Shaw owns her reputation as the club’s favorite ride. No shame. No apologies. For eighteen months, though, she’s been Ice’s alone. What he did shattered her trust, but when Ice becomes her caretaker – no sex, no demands, just presence – she begins to see the man beneath the ice. As the Road Devils are pushed to the brink, Ice and Vix find intimacy where they never expected it: clothed, raw, and vulnerable. But if Ice reveals the darkest parts of himself – the violence he embraces to protect his family – can Vix accept him? And even if she does, can loving a man like Ice ever truly be safe?

All I ever want was to go back to Woodhill. Where my life started. Where my heart belongs.. I did manage to secretly flee from father, but then got abducted to be fed to a living forest. Just great! And just when I was about to begrudgingly accept my unfortunate fate, my childhood friend saved me.. It was supposed to be a very touching and romantic moment, right!? But all of that delusions crumbled when he rejected me in front of everyone in the middle of his ice hockey game..