Isang Punong Kahoy By Jose Corazon De Jesus

Maximilian Loxley is a ruthless billionaire, haunted by his past. Ada Turner is the maid who stepped into his mansion with a secret plan to destroy him. But the closer she gets to his guarded heart, the harder it becomes to untangle revenge from desire. As lies unravel and truths emerge, they’ll have to choose—let their dark secrets consume them or risk everything for the love they never saw coming.

Tinakasan ni Valeen Alicia Flores ang plano ng ama niya na ipakasal siya sa anak ng matalik nitong kaibigan. Matagal ng may gusto sa kanya si Allan pero hindi niya ito gusto kaya lumayas siya at napadpad sa Maynila sa tulong ng dating yaya niya. Nakapasok siya sa isang malaking kumpanya at nakilala niya ang kaibigan ng amo niya na si Anton Drake Samaniego. Isang gwapo, batang bilyonaryo, mayabang, arogante at higit sa lahat galit sa pangit. Balatkayo lang ang lahat para makapagtago si Valeen dahil sa likod ng pangit na mukhang yun ay nagtatago ang isang dalagang kaakit akit at gumulo sa mundo ni Drake. May pag-asa bang magkaroon ng happy ending ang kwento ni Valeen at ng Bully niyang lover?

Lena is an Omega, bullied and humiliated by the entire Pack. Her only hope was the mating ceremony where she will get a mate and finally mean something special to someone. But fate is cruel as her mate Ethan, the future Alpha of her pack, brutally rejects her in favor of another woman. Broken and devastated, she flees in tears to a bar and drinking herself to stupor, she had a one night stand with a stranger.  She returns back to her normal life only to find out she was pregnant. Beaten by her guardians, she was told that her baby will be aborted, she ran away at night only to be chased by rogues. Saved by the guards of a neighboring pack, Lena meets Alpha Adrian and they both recognise each other as mates. She doesn't know that Alpha Adrian was her one night stand but Alpha Adrian recognises her and knew that the baby was his own. Lena was glad that fate has given her a second chance mate but then nothing could prepare her for the wrath of Claire, Alpha Adrian's arranged mate who in her jealousy schemes to tear them apart by spreading lies and doubts about Lena's loyalty. Lena is thrown into prison awaiting judgment.  Lena is down and broken but what will she do when Alpha Ethan comes back to save her and reveal her true identity and heritage to her begging her for a second chance.  Will she be able to move past the pain of the past and give love a second chance by forgiving him or will she allow the pain of the past to hold her back? "Alpha's Betrayal, Omega's Triumph" is a story of love, resilience, Forgiveness in a world where secrets could either destroy or heal.

When Dahlia is sold to the cruel and heartless alpha king by her step-father, she resigns herself to her fate as a breeder. Her only hope is to bear him a son, which will earn her freedom. But fate has other plans in store for her. The alpha king turns out to be her mate, although he remains oblivious to their bond. As Dahlia struggles to accept her destiny, she realizes that the alpha king sees her only as a tool to produce an heir. Heartbroken and pregnant, she decides to flee with her unborn child. She runs far away from the kingdom, hoping to escape the alpha king's clutches forever. Meanwhile, the alpha king realizes his mistake and vows to find Dahlia, his mate, and their child. His determination to bring her back leads him to embark on a perilous journey, facing challenges and obstacles in his path. As the alpha king chases Dahlia, he discovers that he's not the only one who's after her. An evil pack led by a power-hungry alpha wants Dahlia's child, believing it to be the key to their domination. The alpha king must fight to protect his mate and child from their enemies, risking his life in the process. But when the alpha king finally catches up to Dahlia, she reveals a shocking truth. She sacrificed herself and their child to protect the kingdom from an impending danger. She handed over their son to the evil pack, hoping to keep them at bay and give the kingdom time to prepare. Now, the alpha king must choose between his love for Dahlia and their son and his duty to the kingdom.

*** Cat shifter + three Alphas *** Another year, another heat season, and another attempt to escape, but this time- for good. The secret I carry is almost as dark, sick, and twisted as my hatred for Alphas. Running from my problems, I never thought I'd come face to face with my greatest fear in the form of three men. Three extremely dominant, possessive, and obsessive men. Three Alphas. I've been warned- none of them is willing to give up or step aside. Each of them refuses to stop until they "claim" me. Warning: This reverse harem book contains A LOT of mature content, triggering topics and sensitive themes. (Kinks/ BDSM/ strong language, etc.) BOOK ONE IN THE ALPHAS SERIES. The series: Caught by the Alphas - completed Claimed by the Alphas

Le jour où je suis tombée enceinte à nouveau, Antoine a décidé de ne plus jouer de l'argent et de travailler dur pour subvenir à nos besoins. J'étais tellement émue que j'ai fondu en larmes et, d'une main tremblante, je lui ai donné tout l'argent que j'avais économisé en travaillant des petits boulots pendant un an. Deux billets sont tombés par terre. Je les ai ramassés et j'ai suivi Antoine dehors. Mais au bout de la ruelle, j'ai vu les hommes de la mafia, ceux qui étaient venus nous harceler pour les dettes, s'incliner devant Antoine avec respect. Il s'est avéré que sa pauvreté n'était qu'une comédie. « Chef, est-ce qu'on doit encore venir faire semblant de vous menacer demain ? » Antoine, assis à l'arrière d'une voiture, a répondu avec nonchalance : « Non, ce ne sera plus nécessaire. » Il a regardé la bague à son doigt et a soupiré doucement. « Toutes ces années ont prouvé que son amour était sincère. La dernière fois, pour payer mes dettes, elle travaillait comme une folle et a fait une fausse couche à cause du surmenage. » « Je lui ai déjà fait assez de mal. Il est temps de lui dire ma véritable identité pour qu'elle n'ait pas à travailler si dur. » Mais à son côté, son amie d'enfance Yvette a fait la moue : « Non, ce n'est pas encore le moment de révéler la vérité ! Et si elle était comme les autres femmes, ne s'intéressait qu'à ton argent et à ton statut de chef de la mafia ? » « Attendons de voir si elle veut donner naissance à ce bébé. » Antoine a réfléchi un instant avant d'acquiescer : « D'accord. De toute façon, elle est déjà avec moi depuis si longtemps, elle ne me quittera pas. » En serrant inconsciemment les billets dans ma main, je me suis retournée et les larmes ont coulé. Antoine, cet amour rempli de mensonges, je n'en voulais plus !

“ It was not Love but a game! ” ANASTASIA ADAMS, used to live her life alone, away from the filthy business of her Mafia Father; WILLIAM ADAMS. When one day he called her back home, as an unfamiliar enemy has risen to wreck them. Not conscious of the truth of Twisted Mafia world, she fell in love with the wrong person. The man who walked down the path of vengeance, BEAST. He was Vengeful, Cold, Ruthless and the worst Mafia around. His heart was void of any variety of emotions, which turned him into a monster. What will happen when he will kidnap her and show her, his real face? What will happen when she finds out, that he was the danger, she was supposed to be conscious of? What will happen when she becomes his favourite prey? ~He leaned down, till their noses touched and whispered, “Did you think it was love?” He laughed looking away and licked his lips up, while his gaze travelled from her eyes, that had been glaring at him hatefully, to her lips, that looked as delicious and eye-catching as ever. “No, Angel!” He leaned closer and she ought to feel his hot breath hitting her face. She clenched her eyes closed and thrashed again, to get out of the chains keeping her down, which proved to be of no use. He leaned nearer and their lips slightly touched, sending the acquainted tingles down her spine. His gaze was fixed at her plump lips when he whispered, “It is Just a Game!”

Sebuah taruhan membawa Skyla Liora pada sosok Shael Orlaith, pemimpin kelompok Vortexia. Dari sebuah ciuman mereka menjadi pasangan. Namun, saat Skyla berpikir bahwa Shael mencintainya, ia ditampar oleh kenyataan bahwa Shael hanya menganggapnya sebagai pengganti mendiang kekasihnya yang memiliki wajah yang mirip dengannya. Tidak ingin terus dianggap sebagai pengganti, Skyla memilih untuk mengakhiri hubungannya dengan Shael. "Mau taruhan? Aku bisa membunuh seluruh anggota keluargamu jika kau melangkah satu langkah saja keluar dari pintu mansion ini. Ayo uji aku." Shael Orlaieth. Skyla tidak punya pilihan, ia harus bertahan demi orangtuanya. Namun, masihkah Skyla mampu bertahan saat mendiang kekasih Shael yang dianggap sudah tiada ternyata masih hidup dan masuk kembali ke dalam kehidupan Shael?

Para salvar a su hermano adoptivo, Amanda aceptó casarse con César. Fueron tres años de matrimonio en secreto: compartían la cama, pero no el corazón. El día que le confirmaron que estaba gravemente enferma, él celebró con fuegos artificiales... junto a su amante. Y ese mismo día, su hermano salió de prisión y presentó a otra mujer como “el amor de su vida”. Mientras los hombres que más quiso mostraban con orgullo sus nuevas relaciones, Amanda decidió no esperar más. Pidió el divorcio, renunció a su trabajo y se alejó de su familia. Empezó desde cero. De ama de casa ignorada... pasó a convertirse en una figura clave en el mundo de la tecnología. Nadie la detuvo. Hasta que un día, su identidad secreta y su enfermedad salieron a la luz. Su hermano, con la voz rota, le suplicó: —Amanda… por favor, llámame hermano una vez más. Y César, el hombre que nunca la valoró, se vino abajo: —¡Amor, te doy mi vida si con eso te quedas! ¡Solo no me dejes! Pero ya era tarde. Amanda había aprendido a seguir sin ellos. Porque el amor que llega tarde... ya no sirve.

Eliott et Lena sont inséparables. Depuis des années, ils partagent tout : secrets, souvenirs, délires et silences. Leur complicité est évidente, presque troublante. Aux yeux des autres, ils sont le duo parfait… mais ce que personne ne sait, c’est qu’Eliott est tombé amoureux. Il l’aime depuis toujours, ou du moins depuis ce jour où elle a souri sans raison, où son rire a fait taire tous les bruits du monde. Mais il n’a jamais osé lui dire. Par peur de la perdre. Par peur de briser cette amitié si précieuse. Lena, de son côté, semble aveugle à ses sentiments. Puis un jour, un geste, un regard, un mot de trop… Et la façade se fissure. Et s’ils étaient en train de passer à côté de ce qui pourrait être le plus bel amour de leur vie ? Et si l’amitié n’était que le début de leur histoire ?