Lay Reader

Nayasha Lopez had known to herself that she had died. She clearly remembered the pain and the feeling of losing her breath slowly. Pero sa muling pagmulat niya ng mga mata ay laking gulat niya sa nalamang bumalik siya tatlong taon bago ang aksidente niya. Thankful for the second chance given to her, she started to make things right. Binago ang mga maling desisyon at unti unting nilalayo ang sarili sa mga taong naging dahilan ng paghihirap sa nakaraang buhay. Then she saw him, she hadn't forgotten the person who gave her temporary solace when her heart and mind are in chaos and in pain. She promised to herself that she would give them a chance to be together. Originally in her past life, she had made a decision to be with him but it was way too late. But fate brought her back to fulfill the undone promise. Will she have a happy ever after with the man she promised to be with in her second life?

Andre Simmons is a smoking hot billionaire Casanova with a flair for heartbreaking. Love has never been an option for Cleo. After having her heart broken one too many times, she closed herself off to the idea of 'love' and instead chose to have her fun by playing with men's feelings, like a playboy would women. Beautiful and a billionaire in her own right, finding a target was never an issue. When Cleo crossed paths with Andre, he only seemed to prove her point that men were nothing more than lying scums who deserved to be wiped off the face of the earth. So when both of them made a bet that they could make the other fall for them, Cleo was sure of only one thing; she wasn't going to lose. What happens though when Andre turns out to be different? What caused Cleo to hate men so much anyway? Who do you think wins the bet in the end? What happens when two players fall in love?

After regaining my hearing, I happily march over to the room of my arch-rival, eager to flaunt in front of him—only to hear him moaning my name as he does what all guys do for pleasure.

In the gritty shadows of Chicago, Lucian “The Reaper” Moretti, the city’s most feared mafia kingpin, rules with a cold heart and a deadly hand—until Ethan Caldwell, a closeted FBI agent, shatters his world. For two years, Ethan lived a lie as “Evan,” Lucian’s trusted right hand man—battling the burn of forbidden lust while feeding the FBI the evidence to destroy him. But one reckless night, lust wins. In the heat of their only night together, bodies collide—just before the raid blows everything apart and Ethan’s betrayal is revealed. Now, after a year in prison, Lucian is free—and out for blood. Torn between vengeance and the ghost of Ethan’s touch, he begins the hunt. Meanwhile Ethan drowns in guilt, trapped in a fake engagement and a life built on lies. In a city where love is a death sentence, can two broken men survive each other, or will their blood-soaked bond tear them apart? A pulse-pounding MM mafia romance where betrayal cuts deep, obsession burns hotter than sin, and love may be the deadliest weapon of all.

Because of a bet, the heiress of Lacroix Incorporation, Verena Lacroix was employed by the exclusive bachelor in the city, Remmington Accardi, as his personal maid. Verena wanted to deflect Remmington as much as she could, but fate played with her as both of them got caught in a passionate situation, and what happened next was an unforeseen one-night stand. To prevent issues between them, Verena resigned from her work even without Remmington’s consent. But after two weeks of hiding from Remmington, she learned that she was bearing his child. But things were not as easy as they seemed. Because the bet that occurred was just supposed to find dirt on Remmington Accardi—to prove that he is undergoing illegal business underground—and Verena was supposed to be there as a secret spy. To bring light upon Remmington Accardi’s false appearance to the people. However, she got pregnant with his child. And the worst part is, he started looking for her everywhere. Using his control underground as a mafia boss. Now, fate will play with Verena again. Because no matter how she hides, Remmington still finds her. And in this fated play of theirs, will Verena choose the right thing? Or will she fall for his charms? Will Remmington find the heart to change? Or will he make Verena suffer in his arms?

~ ALISTAIR ~ I hate him. There’s no point in admiring what you can’t be. I hate his sharp tongue, his smug smirk, the way he looks at me like he already knows how this ends. I don’t like men. Calvin Rutledge is a problem. A problem I can’t ignore. A problem that’s in my face, under my skin, unraveling me one smirk at a time. But the worst part? I want him. And he knows it. Now, every glance burns, every touch lingers, and every fight makes me crave the one thing I swore I’d never want—him. A man. A know-it-all who plays by his own rules. I was never supposed to want him. And yet, here I am… falling. __ ~ CALVIN ~ I know his type. Rich. Arrogant. A cocky football star who thinks the world revolves around him. Alistair Morano is all that—and more. My sworn enemy. My reluctant project partner. My ‘boss’. He thinks I’m just another nerd he can push around. Cute. But here’s the thing—he’s the one being played. By the time he realizes I’m the one pulling the strings, it’ll be too late. Because he’ll be mine. Mine to tease. Mine to break. Mine to ruin. And when he finally falls? I’ll be right there, waiting to catch him, just to break him all over again.

One of the most famous and successful C.E.O in town is lost to his friends. In able to to the bet, they dared him to play and have a one-night stand with his secretary. Since Aslan Yael Lewis is craving sex, he played with his Goddess Aphrodite secretary- Tatiana Morgan. Being her secretary is torture for him every day because of its attitude he can never handle. Although she is still his secretary, his employees were jealous of her even after she was hired. Who wouldn't be jealous of a simple yet glamorous face? She will pass as a model but she still chooses to be the bachelor's secretary. Well played by him, intoxicatingly. Is happy ever after did exist? Still, he's holding on even if he's a mess. Is it called love or was it just a bet? Is it happy ever after full of shit?

Before Mom's surgery, Mason—yeah, the Mason Leonhart from one of Brighton's big-name families—suddenly "had" to go on a business trip and couldn't be at the hospital. A few hours later, Judy Yeager blasted a video on social. There was Mason, Mr. Born-With-A-Silver-Spoon, recycling bottles with her. Caption: [If we work hard together, no hardship can scare us.] I couldn't resist. [Future Leonhart heir, worth ten billion, still helping his girl recycle bottles to trade in for cash—heartwarming.] It vanished in seconds. My phone lit up. Mason's voice? Ice cold. "Shiloh Harrington, what was that? Call Judy. Tell her you were joking." I laughed. "Keep playing your little poor-boy cosplay without me." Hung up. Three days till the divorce cooling-off ended. Then Mason could be the broke man he was pretending to be.

Kata orang, “Jodohmu adalah cerminan dirimu.” Ervin menikmati masa mudanya dengan mengadakan ‘sayembara cinta’, mendekati secara bersamaan beberapa wanita, lalu memilih salah satunya untuk jadi kekasih, dan mengakhiri hubungannya secepat biang es mencair. Arla menikmati masa mudanya dengan memacari lelaki berkelas dan berkantong tebal. Tidak masalah bila ia harus berganti setiap bulannya. Menyakiti lelaki dengan tipe seperti itu adalah kebahagiaan untuknya. Takdir mempertemukan dua orang player Ibukota dengan ego setinggi langit. Siapa yang akan menurunkan egonya lebih dulu?

Nathaniel Cole, vice captain of the school soccer team, has always had a passion for the sport. But his enthusiasm is often overshadowed by his intense rivalry with Seth Emerson, the team's captain. The tension between them is palpable, and their constant bickering has finally pushed their coach to the limit. In a surprising move, the coach decides to take drastic measures, forcing Nathaniel and Seth to put aside their differences and live together for nearly five months. Unbeknownst to Nathaniel, Seth harbors a secret: his mother's abusive and homophobic behavior has left him feeling vulnerable and alone. Seth has never dared to reveal his true self to her, fearing the consequences. As Nathaniel and Seth navigate their forced living arrangement, they begin to see beyond their differences and discover a spark of attraction. But will Seth's secrets and fears tear them apart, or will they find a way to overcome their obstacles and love each other openly?