Independent

For the past seven years, Mia has been in love with her closest friend, Alex. They were like three-in-one coffee that couldn't be separated, but Alex chose to marry, which hurt Mia and made her feel horrible. So her friend Kelly took her to the pub to console her, where she would meet Xavier. Whenever they come into contact with each other, a slew of unforeseen events occur. Mia believes that Xavier is a negative omen in her life. She even removes herself from this man, but fate always finds a way to bring them together again. Will she be able to successfully distance herself from Xavier, or will she be trapped in his clutches for the rest of her life?

Ciara Mendes is a talented and captivating journalist at Flare Magazine, the best, where she tirelessly chases compelling stories while grappling with the emotional fallout of a recent heartbreak. Her journalistic prowess is matched only by her determination to heal personally, as she balances the demands of her high-pressure career with her pursuit of emotional recovery. Meanwhile, Giovanni Haynes, a strikingly handsome and enigmatic CEO of Anton Industry, captivates everyone around him with his undeniable charm and affluent lifestyle. Widely regarded as L.A.'s ultimate womanizer, Giovanni embodies a magnetic confidence that conceals a haunted past filled with betrayals and unfulfilled desires that linger like shadows in his life. As fate intertwines their paths, tensions rise, and the undeniable chemistry between Ciara and Giovanni ignites a spark that neither can resist, drawing them into an intoxicating whirlwind of passion and vulnerability. Their lives grow increasingly intertwined as they confront unresolved issues from their pasts, leading to a cascade of secrets surfacing that reveal a world rife with deception, lies, and hidden agendas. Each revelation pulls them deeper into the complexities of their connection, forcing them to navigate a maze of ambition, longing, and trepidation. Torn between their professional ambitions and the burgeoning attraction they cannot deny, Ciara and Giovanni find themselves at a crossroads where love becomes both a beautiful gift and a perilous gamble. Ultimately, they will come to understand that the most powerful stories are the ones that unfold in the depths of the heart, guiding them toward a reckoning that could change everything they thought they knew about love, trust, and forgiveness. In a city beautiful city defined by ambition and allure, where the glimmer of neon lights often masks the shadows of hidden agendas, Ciara Mendes and Giovanni Haynes find themselves at a crucial juncture.

MANILA’S BILLIONAIRE is a series consisting of 4 billionaires around Manila, Philippines. Billionaires who are ready to protect their woman under any circumstances, and dark stories. 1. HIS AMBER 2. The Runaway Girl and The Billionaire 3. Sold to Mr. Beast 4. Dark Agreement ___________________ "We all need to feel safe and I'm happy to have you as my safe place." After leaving her abusive husband, Lana Reign is out on her own for the first time. She’s hopped from city to city to avoid the men who made her life a living hell. When it seems she’s finally found a new place where she begins to feel safe, she slowly grows confident that her life is looking up. A chance meeting with Xyrus Ashington sets her life on a course and her soul on fire. Xyrus launched a business that went on to viral success while he was in college, and now as a thriving entrepreneur, he’s most interested in maximizing profits. A billionaire living the dream. But all that changed when he set his eyes on Lana. Things between the two heat up as they fall hard and fast—that is, until she gets an unexpected surprise that will test the strength of their relationship.

Sofia is a strong and independent werewolf, living in a world where arranged marriages are the norm for those of royal blood. After her step sister rejected her fated mate who she had earlier stolen from her, she is forced to remarry him and get to move to his pack. There Sophia gets to face a lot of hate from her fated mate and other pack members. Pushing through all the hates and trials, Sophia vows to stop at nothing to be the best and most sought after werewolf which comes to past. But What happens when her mate gets to have a change of heart towards her and tries to make things right between them. Will Sophia accept him and let go of all the things she had to face because of him or will she decide to revenge and also get to treat him as he had treated her?

Evie has found her contentment on her career as the Executive Secretary of the Director of Yu Solar Panels Inc. for over two years. She has a good relation with her co-workers and especially her boss Benjamin Yu who have grown out became her closest friend. Until her boss needs to be related to the owner of the one of the fastest growing construction company in the country. When Benjamin found out about them, he got threatened by Silver as he might take Evie away from him as his great secretary, a good friend and also he has special feelings for her but afraid to admit it. But Silver's feelings for Evie never change over the years. But will these two gentlemen still pursue Evie when they discover her real past? Will Evie still gonna choose one of them when she ever thought never needing anyone anymore?

I slumped on the floor and hugged my knees into my chest. I glanced up at Blake and my eyes started to pool, looking at him. "I- I am scared. I-I am scared to have kids. I am scared to have feelings l-like this. I am scared of everything that is connected in love." My voice broadcasting sadness when I said those words and tears started streaming down my face."I have f-fear Blake. I have a fear that I don't want to encounter but they are still coming after me." I broke into sobs and I buried my face into my knees. --Ava Celestine YuA 24 years old girl, independent, strong on the outside, hard-working, reached her dreams at the age of 24, have a simple life on her own, no fairytale dream in life. What can happen when someone comes into her life that makes her feel the feeling and emotions she does not want to experience because of her fear that she hid for years? Blake Adam EcollinA 26 years old, fourth youngest billionaire in New York City, handsome, charming, a hidden billionaire who doesn't like paparazzi but still everyone loves him, rude, cold, and ruthless CEO who owns BLADE RUSH Techno. He knew that almost all the women chase after him, he isn't the one who chases her. --Is it a choice between love and fear? Which one she will she choose?Or is it a battle of love and fear? Which one will prevail?---GRAMMATICAL ERRORS- (Read at your own risk.)IG: azelea_avery

“Aren't you a bit curious as to what will happen if you refuse to adhere to the terms of the contract?” Ben asked from the window. But she didn't care at that point. She was done with whatever the hell this was. She got to the door and grabbed the handle, about to open it. “You..will..go..to..jail, Miss Ana.” She froze in her tracks. Did Remi just say jail? ***** Ana is a single mother who's running from her past, trying to provide for her child, and at the same time shielding herself from the clutches of a psycho-stalker. She meets Ben, a stranger, who's still reeling from a brutal betrayal in his past. But when Ben asks Ana to be his wife for 30 days, despite her baggage, she thinks he is crazy. However, as she spends time with the introverted but sexy billionaire, it turns out she is the one who’s crazy about him. Would they be able to look past their painful pasts and find a way to co-exist freely without the fear of being hurt a second time?

Celine and Franco had been married for a year, but Celine was completely unaware of the true reason behind Franco's decision to marry her. Following the passing of Franco's grandfather, he became more distant and cold towards her. Until one day, Franco shockingly filed for divorce and revealed that he had only married her to secure his inheritance from his grandfather. He even went as far as accusing her of being a gold digger and introduced another woman to her. Driven by anger, pain, and resentment, Celine signed the divorce papers and left without taking a single penny from Franco. She wanted to prove that she was not after his money. Just at that time, she discovered she was pregnant, and she made a promise to herself to protect her child from her ex-husband. After dedicating five years of hard work to building her own business, Celine turn up as a successful CEO, a powerful and influential woman known worldwide. She had risen to power and independently raised her son. However, one day, Franco expressed his desire to win her back and be a father to their son. The question remained: would she allow him to enter her life again?, or would she make him suffer for causing her pain?

For seven years I have stayed by his side. For three years, I gave him all of my love and devotion when I felt the mate bond spark between us. Unfortunately Riker Wraith took everything I gave him for granted all for his childhood friend. In the end I, Cassandra Thornhill, decided to forget my one-sided soul mate so that I can find true love and happiness.

Sebastian must find his mate or be exiled from the den. Caleb's fated mate is a single mom? Wyatt couldn't make it work with his mate. What are three bear shifter brothers to do when they can't find love? Behr Brothers is created by Chris Redding an eGlobal Publishing Signed Author.