Jess Gabriel Conte

Chrisanna Auburn Scott has believed her father all her life— with every decision of her life. And each decision proved to be the best for her even though she was never pressurised to obey them— until one day, she had a second thought on his decision. Get married to the son of her parents' mutual friends— Samuel Vance Gabriel— the guy who used to admire her eight years ago and left her with a bunch of unanswered questions. Chrisanna has known Samuel all her life— ever since she could remember. After eight years, when Samuel crosses her path again, she's unable to accept his cold and ruthless behaviour towards her. "Reject the alliance if you don't wanna regret it", Samuel husks with a hateful gaze. "Why can't you reject me? I have no issues with this alliance", Chrisanna fires back. "Because you're better at this work" * She's the lifeline of her family. He's far away from the name of the family. She has accepted the bitter truths of her life. He hates his past by every means. She loves to gather love. He prefers to run away from love. What happens when these two tangle into a marriage with no terms and conditions?

Prologue 🖤 Ulric Ulric est l’ombre dans la lumière, l’homme qu’on craint autant qu’on désire. Il porte la colère dans les veines et l’amour dans les silences. Il est brutal, possessif, jaloux — mais loyal. Son regard transperce, sa voix impose. Il aime comme il vit : avec excès, sans retour en arrière. Quand il aime Julianne, il devient vulnérable, presque humain. Il tuerait pour elle, mais il ne sait pas toujours l’aimer sans la blesser. Ulric est un roi maudit, perdu entre son trône de sang et sa soif d’amour pur. --- 🌺 Julianne Julianne est une rose élevée parmi les épines. Douce en apparence, mais imprévisible quand on la trahit. Elle a été donnée à un homme, Ulric, comme une offrande — mais elle s’est transformée en feu sacré. Mère, femme, amante, stratège... Julianne porte tout à la fois. Elle a souffert, beaucoup. Mais elle n’a jamais abandonné son cœur. Elle aime avec dignité, se défend avec fierté, et rêve encore malgré les cicatrices. Elle est le secret d’Ulric, sa lumière, son châtiment et son salut. --- 💔 Leur amour L’amour entre Ulric et Julianne est un champ de bataille parfumé. Rien n’est simple. Rien n’est doux. C’est un amour de coups d’éclat, de silence lourd, de cris dans la nuit et de promesses non dites. Ils s’aiment comme deux flammes rivales : attirées, consumées, ravagées. Ils ne savent pas vivre ensemble sans se heurter, mais ne savent pas exister l’un sans l’autre. Leur amour est maudit, mais sacré. Il est à la fois poison et remède. Ce n’est pas un conte de fées — c’est une guerre sainte entre deux âmes trop fortes pour renoncer.

Evelyn Hart sait que le mariage avec un milliardaire n’a rien d’un conte de fées, surtout lorsque son mari, Adrian Blackwood, est contrôlant, cruel et infidèle. Elle endure des années de violence émotionnelle et de trahisons pour une seule raison : sa fille. Son monde fragile finit par se fissurer le soir où elle découvre la liaison d’Adrian. Désespérée d’échapper à sa douleur, Evelyn passe une nuit imprudente avec un inconnu qu’elle ne s’attend pas à revoir un jour. Le destin en décide autrement lorsque cet inconnu se révèle être Julian Cross, un puissant magnat de la technologie et le rival d’affaires le plus dangereux d’Adrian. Attentif, doux et profondément bienveillant, Julian offre à Evelyn et à son enfant un amour et une sécurité qu’elles n’ont jamais connus. Ce qui n’était au départ qu’une échappatoire d’une nuit se transforme en un amour qu’Evelyn n’aurait jamais cru mériter. Avec le soutien de Julian, elle trouve le courage de quitter son mariage toxique et croit enfin que sa fille a trouvé une véritable figure paternelle. Mais l’amour cache parfois de sombres secrets. Evelyn découvre une vérité dévastatrice sur Julian qui brise sa confiance et la force à s’éloigner malgré son chagrin. Puis, la tragédie frappe, la laissant submergée par le deuil. Dans son moment de plus grande faiblesse, Adrian revient, affirmant avoir changé, tandis que Julian refuse de l’abandonner. Désormais, Evelyn doit choisir entre son passé et son avenir, son premier amour et son dernier amour, et la vérité déchirante que les deux hommes sont frères.

Bailey's family had been through a tumultuous trial, leaving her burdened with the responsibility of paying off her father's debt to the wealthy Elijah Gabriel Montefalco. Despite Elijah's less-than-pleasant demeanor, Bailey couldn't help but be captivated by his strikingly handsome face. Deep down, she believed that beneath his rough exterior, there was a kind heart. Life within the opulent mansion was far from easy for Bailey, as Elijah's treatment of her was often harsh. However, she endured it all, not only to free her father from imprisonment but also because she harbored a secret love for him. Unexpectedly, Elijah's heart began to soften towards Bailey, and they eventually confessed their feelings for one another. Elijah found it hard to fathom that he could find happiness with someone like Bailey. Their world took a sudden twist when Elijah encountered a major problem within his company. In order to save his business and repay his debt, he was forced to marry the billionaire's daughter. This turn of events shattered the happiness and love they had shared. As a billionaire, Elijah faced a difficult choice. Would he be willing to sacrifice his wealth for the woman he loved, or would he choose to secure his financial stability by marrying someone he didn't truly love? The answer remained uncertain, leaving their future hanging in the balance.

Angela, a nerdy and shy girl was forced by her father to marry Eric Laruso; the top employee of her father's company. On her wedding day, her father died of a heart attack. It was also the day that her like-a-princess life suddenly changes. Her mother-in-law and sister-in-law bullied her and her husband cheated on her. Hindi pa nakuntento ang asawa niya, he tried to kill her with the help of his mistress; no other than her cousin Lucy. But luckily, she manage to stay alive and escaped from them. While trying to get away, she was hit by the car of the widow billionaire, Mrs. Carmina Howardly and then becomes her daughter. After five years, Angela came back to the Philippines with her new identity as Mavi. Isang babaeng matapang, palaban at hindi magpapa-api sa kahit kanino man. Nagbalik siya sa bansa para bawiin ang lahat ng mga inagaw sa kanya ng kanyang dating asawa. Para ipatikim sa mga taong nang-api sa kanya kung paano maghiganti ang isang Angela Dela Serna. She meets Gabriel Lacuesta again, a man that she met on her wedding day and gave her a strange feelings she never felt to any man before. Ano naman kaya ang magiging papel sa buhay niya ng binata? Magiging kakampi ba niya ito o magiging hadlang sa kanyang planong paghihiganti?

Si Katherine Grace Yuzon isang kilalang writer sa Pilipinas at tagapagmana ng kanyang lolo na ai Rodelio Yuzon, na naghahangad lamang ng simpleng pamumuhay. Masayahin, matalino, matapang na babae at mabuting kaibigan si Katherine subalit may katigasan ng ulo kaya parating sermon inaabot sa kanyang lolo. Dahil sa kanyang katayuan sa buhay, nangananib ang kaligtasan ng dalaga kaya muling nag-hire si Mr. Yuzon ng bagong bodyguard na magaling, maprinsipyo at mapagkakatiwalaan na si Luke Gabriel Bustoz . Isa sa rason kung bakit nawalan na ng laya si Katherine sa mga nais niyang gawin. Mabuti naman nagkita muli sila ng kanyang college friend na si Denzel Haze Villarosa na isa namang recording artist na matagal nang may gusto sa dalaga. Gagawin niya ang lahat para mapunta sa kanya ang atensyon nito. Paano kung dumating ang panahon na susubok sa kanilang kakayahan at nararamdaman, kaya pa bang ipaglaban ang pag-ibig sa isa't isa? Pipiliin pa ba isaalang-alang ang mga bagay na mas mahalaga kaysa sa propesyon o kapwa igigiit na ipaglaban anuman ang maging patutunguhan nito?

He raised one eyebrow and leaned down. "Is that a yes to my question or to my proposal?" His eyes were focused on my lips and I struggled to concentrate, but I nodded. "Yes." I looked into his eyes that were hazy with lust, and I nodded again. "It's a yes to the both of them." He tipped my face to him and pressed a hard kiss on my lips. "Good girl." He whispered. And as I shuddered at the praise, I had no idea I just sealed my fate with the devil. ~~~~~~ Kayla, twenty-two-years-old and a single mum, has only ever wanted to be loved, even though her parents never shared the same sentiments with her. But that changed when her boyfriend eloped, leaving her nineteen-year-old self with an unwanted pregnancy and nothing but a penny to her name. Years later, the word love left a bitter taste in her mouth. Until she meets Gabriel. Gabriel Marcello, a thirty-five-year-old cold-hearted billionaire, who is still reeling from his past, does not care about anyone but his daughter... until the night Kayla Warner ends up in his arms. It was only meant to be an innocent one-night stand. She was only meant to be his for the night. Until he wanted more. Until they both needed more. Will they be able to conquer all obstacles as many secrets unfold? Will they be willing to get over their past and love each other without bounds?

My name is Gabriel Lockwood, I am the sole heir of the Italian mafia in New York. You might know my father. The shark. Raphael Lockwood. He is getting old and soft, so I am taking over. I don’t pretend to be a businessman. I am The Heir and people respect me knowing exactly who I am and what I do. I can say I control most of my surroundings. But no King should rule without a Queen. My father’s reign became a lot more successful when he found his wife and partner in crime. I have been looking for my Queen, but what can I say? I am a player. And I haven’t found the right woman, the woman that will make me realise I only need her in my bed, and in my life... until now. She is the most enigmatic woman I’ve ever met. Even her name... She’s not afraid of me. And she dares to talk back. Intriguing. Does she even know who I am? If she doesn’t I will show her soon. Once I get her in my bed. This is Book three of The Shark Mafia boss. You don’t have to read the previous two to understand this book but it would give you a better perspective on the characters lives. This book contains violence and sexual content. Read at your own risk.

The soon-to-be King, Neil Gabriel J. Rashid-Al, was called by his father King to go home to their country after 7 years of jumping from one country to the other one pero sa ibang kadahilanan ay hindi pa siya ready na bumalik, at dahil may past siya na ayaw niya balikan sa Dubai. And so, para takasan ang nakaraan niya ay humanap siya nang babae na papayag maging wife niya at sa hindi inaasahan na pagkakataon ay nakita niya ang katulong na naglilinis ng bahay niya, her name is Wendy at laki ito sa hirap. Meanwhile, Wendy Lee saw her boss for the first time dahil whenever she come to his house to clean he was out and doing his business. But that day was different and because of circumstances ay pumayag siya rito na maging contract wife kahit na hindi nila kilala ang isa’t-isa nang husto. Soon, they fly going to Dubai and the family Rashid-Al were all got surprised by their news, especially his elder sister who knows everything about him. Ang tanong...will the soon-to-be King, Neil, take the throne and be willing to be true to himself, or will he hide and stick to his plan? But what will happen if the past meets the future? What side is he going to take?

My mother and I pushed ourselves, slaving away to pay for my girlfriend’s debt. The work was too hard on her, and she was soon diagnosed with lung cancer. By the time I arrived at the hospital with money for her treatment, my mother had taken her own life and left behind a note. “I can’t go on, Gab. The money is best put toward settling the debts. Noelle is a good kid. She loves you. She’s just lost her way. That’s all. You two should settle down once the debts are cleared.” I held my mother’s ashes and gave Noelle the thirty thousand dollars she had left behind. Back in the office, I overheard Noelle talking to several creditors. “Ms. Strom, Mr. Lamb has passed your test. What’s next on the agenda for him?” Noelle’s childhood friend, Charles, jumped into the conversation. “Gabriel has proven that he’s willing to be there for you through thick and thin, but will he stick around in wealth? Noelle pursed her lips. “I need to know if he genuinely loves me. If he isn’t blinded by greed when learning about who I am, I’ll marry him.” I stared at my mother’s ashes, tears rolling down my face. “Noelle, my mother was wrong about you, and so was I. I don’t want to marry you anymore.” I thought to myself.