Hyouka: Forbidden Secrets

A one-night stand was supposed to be just that one night. But when billionaire CEO Alexander Blackwood hires a new bodyguard, the last person he expects to walk through the door is Ethan Pierce, the man whose touch he can’t forget. Bound by duty and desire, the two men find themselves trapped between loyalty and longing. Ethan is determined to stay professional, hiding the truth about who he really is, and the wealth and secrets he left behind. But when danger strikes and Alex becomes the target of a deadly scheme orchestrated by his own uncle, Ethan’s mission becomes more personal than ever. As passion blurs into obsession and betrayal hides behind every corner, Alex must decide if he can trust the man who’s sworn to protect him,or risk losing both his empire and his heart. In a world of money, lies, and danger, love might be the most dangerous secret of all.

Si Dolly ay ordinaryong babae—breadwinner at pangalawa sa magkakapatid. Lumuwas siya sa Maynila para makahanap ng trabaho at tuparin ang pangarap niyang maging guro, dala ang bigat ng iniwang pamilya matapos talikuran sila ng ama dahil sa pangangaliwa. Hindi niya alam na ang simpleng buhay niya ay magtatagpo sa mundo ng kayamanan, kapangyarihan, at panganib.Si Harwinn Damonier ay mafia CEO at anak ni Ravazzo Damonier, ang founder ng Eclipsis Consortium—isang global empire na charitable sa publiko pero illegal sa likod ng mga pinto. Sa simula, wala siyang pakialam kay Dolly. Ang kanilang kasal ay kasunduan lang, pinilit ng ama ni Harwinn para mapanatili ang kapangyarihan ng pamilya at ang seguridad ng Consortium. “No distractions. Work is everything,” Paulit-ulit niyang sinasabi sa sarili.Ngunit si Dolly, sa kanyang stubbornness at matibay na puso, unti-unting binago ang malamig na mundo ni Harwinn. Mula sa asaran, ragebaiting, at matinding pagtatalo, napagtanto niya na may nararamdaman siya—isang damdaming hindi niya dapat aminin. Lahat ay maayos hanggang sa nalaman ni Dolly ang engagement ni Harwinn kay Natavalya Solaris, anak ng powerful Solaris family at intended bride para palakasin ang Consortium. Heartbroken, tumakas siya—hindi alam na buntis na pala siya. Sa dalawang buwan ng pagtatago at lungkot, napasakamay siya ng isang grupo na may utang na loob kay Jadraque Solaris, na plano gamitin siya para pilitin si Harwinn sa kasal kay Natavalya. Ngayon, nakatayo si Harwinn sa pagitan ng puso at kapangyarihan, habang ang kanyang mahal, si Dolly, ay nasa panganib. Isang mafia empire, isang forbidden love, at isang hindi inaasahang bata—maaaring magbago ng lahat.Makakaya kaya nilang labanan ang kasalanan, kapangyarihan, at dugo ng pamilya para sa kanilang pagmamahalan? O mawawala ang lahat sa dilim ng kanilang nakaraan at ng mundo ng mafia?

Kathalina Ruiz never believed in fairy tales. Her mother's dying wish bound her to enigmatic CEO Thirdie Stone in an arranged marriage she accepted out of duty, not romance. Yet somewhere between quiet nights and fragile smiles, Kathalina fell deeply for her distant husband only to keep her love locked away, too afraid it would never be returned. For three years, their marriage balanced on politeness and silence. Then one stormy afternoon shattered it all. Kathalina walked into Thirdie's office and found another woman-half-naked-sitting on his lap. Without demanding an explanation, she signed the divorce papers he placed before her, his gaze as cold as the ink that sealed their separation. What she never knew was that Thirdie's betrayal was a lie... a desperate act to protect her from the dangerous threats circling his empire. Heartbroken and grieving, Kathalina fled abroad. From the ashes of her pain, she rebuilt herself into a celebrated jewelry designer, admired for her elegance and independence. But fate had other plans. Years later, her mother's lawyer makes a revelation she has inherited a vast fortune and controlling shares in Stone Corporation. The life and the man she tried to escape are waiting for her return. Back in the city where it all began, Kathalina comes face-to-face with Thirdie once more. Old wounds resurface, secrets linger in every shadow, and danger draws closer than ever. Now, she must decide to protect her heart from the man who once broke it or uncover the truth he buried......a truth that could change everything she thought she knew about their past. A story of love, sacrifice, and second chances, The Stones We Keep asks.....is it ever too late to believe in a love that never truly died?

Love was never supposed to be this dangerous for Valerie Lawson. Born into wealth and groomed to carry the legacy of her mother who built one of the largest companies in the country she became a force of power. She was the woman everyone admired. The woman every man feared to approach. From the polished floors of luxury board rooms to the flashing headlights of black tinted convoys Valerie lived in a world where she controlled every situation at the snap of a finger. But beneath that perfect exterior there was a secret she buried deep inside. A secret that shaped the entire path of her life and turned her heart into a guarded fortress. Her family portrait had once been perfect. A loving mother. Two beautiful twin daughters. But darkness crept into their home the moment her father allowed insecurity to corrupt his soul. Instead of valuing his successful wife, he resented her. He felt small watching her empire rise. He felt like a guest in a palace built with her brilliance. Not having control, he sought validation elsewhere. He brought another woman into their home. planned it like a secret meeting but fate rarely allows betrayal to stay hidden. That day when Valerie and her twin sister were supposed to be in school tragedy struck. Vera fainted and her mother rushed to pick her up refusing to call her husband because a small voice in her heart whispered that he should not be trusted. After treating her daughter she returned home quietly hoping to surprise her husband with good news about their little girl. Instead she walked into a horrifying betrayal. Her husband was in their marital bed with a strange woman. The scene shattered her soul. She demanded a divorce and vowed to take her daughters along.

When Sarah Monroe escapes to the quiet town of Ashwood to start over, the last thing she expects is to stumble into a world of secrets, danger, and desire that awakens something wild within her. Haunted by a tragic past and determined to stay hidden, she keeps everyone at arm’s length—until she meets Logan Pierce, the mysterious and dangerously magnetic Alpha of the Black Moon Pack. Logan is fierce, commanding, and battling his own demons, but the moment he lays eyes on Sarah, something ancient stirs. Their connection is undeniable, their chemistry explosive, and their bond... fated. But Sarah is human—or so she believes—and Logan’s world is one of claws, fangs, and deadly rivals. As Sarah is drawn deeper into the pack’s secrets, she begins to change in ways she can’t explain. Her body craves Logan’s touch, her soul aches for him, and her heart fears the truth she can no longer ignore: she isn’t just falling in love—she’s awakening to a destiny written in the stars. But with a rogue Alpha threatening everything Logan holds dear and Sarah’s mysterious past refusing to stay buried, the mating bond becomes more than passion—it becomes war. Sarah must choose between the safety of the life she once knew and the wild, dangerous love that could destroy or save them all. In a world where loyalty is life, betrayal is death, and love is fate, Sarah and Logan must fight not only for their love but for their future. Because once the bond is sealed, there’s no turning back. The alpha's Forbidden Mate is a steamy, suspenseful werewolf romance that blends fierce passion, supernatural tension, and heart-pounding twists in a story where fate always has the final say.

In a world where humans and wolves coexist yet remain eternally divided, a dark and dangerous romance unfolds. Isabella, a joyful and innocent orphan, has no idea about the hidden world of wolves, much less the secret war that has raged between them for centuries. Her life takes a fateful turn when she crosses paths with Aiden, an alpha wolf feared by all. Aiden is everything Isabella is not—rude, cruel, possessive, and arrogant. His hatred for humans runs deep, fueled by the tragic loss of his parents at the hands of ruthless hunters. Despite his disdain, he finds himself irresistibly drawn to Isabella, a connection that defies all reason. But this attraction is far from tender—it’s a dangerous obsession that threatens to consume them both. As their worlds collide, Aiden and Isabella are forced into a twisted dance of power, pain, and forbidden desire. Their tragic pasts haunt them, but it is the present that becomes a battlefield of wills, where every encounter is charged with a potent mix of fear, anger, and an undeniable, all-consuming passion. In this dark tale of love and hate, boundaries blur, and the line between predator and prey becomes dangerously thin. Can Isabella survive in a world where love is a dangerous game and the man who claims her heart may also be her greatest threat?

“Why wouldn’t he just tell me?” I muttered to myself. “What else is he hiding?” Seraphine, a wolf-less Luna, is trapped in a fated bond with Alpha Lucien, the leader of the Crimson Pack—who may hold the key to her parents’ brutal murder. Haunted by fragments of that tragic night, she uncovers a chilling conspiracy that ties her mate’s pack to her family’s downfall. Driven by vengeance, Seraphine regains her wolf and her strength, determined to destroy Lucien and the Crimson Pack. But when buried truths reveal unexpected betrayals and dangerous alliances, she’s forced to decide: trust the man she swore to hate or risk losing everything in a deadly war for justice and love.

"You're nothing but a dirty pet human to me," Damien sneered, his predatory step making me cower. "Get away from me. I would sue you the minute I escape from here," I retorted, my voice trembling with fear. "Sue me? A Lycan king?" His laugh sent shivers down my spine. "Let's see if you'll ever escape," he grinned wickedly, grabbing me and slamming me against the wall as I winced in pain. "You're mine to break, Talia," his words hit me like a bucket of ice water, his fiery red eyes piercing into mine, sending a chill down my spine. I had to escape. *** After escaping from the mental asylum where she had been imprisoned, Talia finds herself abducted and brought to the werewolf kingdom as a pet slave for the Lycan king—a reality she never knew existed. As she delves deeper into Damien's mysterious world, her feelings for him begin to blossom, leading her down a path filled with danger and intrigue. But when she discovers a shocking connection between her past and Damien's, her world is turned upside down. Amidst escalating tensions and betrayals, Talia and Damien's bond is put to the test, and they must confront their deepest fears and desires to survive in a world where love and loyalty are at war with themselves. Will they emerge victorious, or will the shadows of the past consume them both? Find out in this spellbinding tale of "The Lycan's Forbidden Queen," where forbidden love collides with dark secrets, and the line between predator and prey blurs into oblivion.

Sunrise White, tak pernah membayangkan akan terlibat dalam pernikahan kontrak dengan CEO-nya karena kesalahan satu malam yang ia buat. Pria yang berhasil ia taklukkan semalam ternyata Khairen Crown, CEO CNC tempatnya bekerja. Pria misterius yang terkenal dingin, sempurna, dan tak pernah tersentuh itu muncul untuk pertama kalinya di hadapan publik. Keduanya setuju melakukan perjanjian kontrak demi tujuan masing-masing. Sunrise mempertahankan posisi dan reputasinya, sedangkan Khairen demi mempertahankan kekuasaan dan pewaris tunggal. Namun, di balik ikatan tanpa cinta itu, keduanya menyimpan rahasia yang jauh lebih berbahaya. Sunrise bukan sekadar wanita biasa, dia adalah putri dari musuh bebuyutan keluarga Crown, yang selama ini diyakini telah mati. Ia kembali untuk membalas dendam atas kematian orang tuanya, menghancurkan Khairen dan seluruh keluarganya. Namun takdir berbalik kejam. Saat Khairen diam-diam melindunginya dari bayang-bayang ancaman, batas antara kebencian dan cinta keduanya mulai kabur. Mereka tahu, perasaan itu terlarang. Tapi semakin mencoba menjauh, semakin dalam mereka terjerat. Tiga tahun kontrak yang dipenuhi rahasia, intrik, dan luka lama. Akankah mereka tetap bertahan hingga akhir? Atau justru saling menghancurkan, dan kehilangan satu sama lain selamanya?

After Daphne broke things off with King Roman, her reputation took a hit, and as a powerful lycan, she cannot allow her name to fall into ruin. Yet her heart can’t stop wanting Jackson, a werewolf Alpha, not meant for her. She tries to forget him by agreeing to a new union, but when he shows up ready to take her away, she realizes he is her escape from the world of expectations. Trapped together, she gives in to their bond, yet her dutiful side won’t forget everything she’s left behind. But can they survive being out in the open together? *Book 2* Recommended to first read The Lycan King's Scarred Mate