Manila Galleon Trade

Anateya Berretta had her entire life mapped out. Get good grades, get her MBA, and take over her papi's security company as his sole heir. However, papi messed up and now she was a bargaining chip held hostage by New York's No. 1 Mafia Lord. It certainly didn't help that she'd met the man before, and yearned for him like no other. Romero Bartolone was at the peak of his rule when he lost his favorite casino in an organized attack. Now he was out one billion, with countless elitists jonesing for the returns on their backdoor investment. She was only supposed to be a hostage, but he couldn't stay away from the alluring light inside her that called to his darkness. First things first, a debt was owed-- and if someone had to pay-- why not her? Besides, she was entangled in the game of the underground now, and he was the only monster who could keep her safe. Still, with dangers lurking all around, they remain vulnerable in the most high-stakes game of all, the game of hearts. And he'd burn the world... so as long as he didn't lose. [Nb: This is a dark romance book intended for mature audiences. Reader's discretion is advised.] No. of Chapters To Be Released: ~50

“Wait! You’re misunderstanding! My father’s real favorite child isn’t me—it’s my sister! Nora. Take her instead! She’s a woman, she’s worth far more than I am…" Landon looked in the direction where Nora was seated. Sacrificing her life and sight to save him was all in vain, Nora is heartbroken when she sees him making out with her ophthalmic nurse. They thought she was still blind but she had started to regain her sight gradually. Nora stumbles upon a secret— Landon and his father used the hospital as a front for illegal dealings. She knew she needed to escape with her mother who was also hospitalized. She bumps into Tyler who she later finds out is a powerful mafia lord. Tyler had come to take Landon but he made Tyler a juicy offer to take Nora instead— he even went as far as introducing her as his sister. Nora is used as traded against her will. Little did she know that she was about to be a wife to the mafia Lord. How will she get her revenge against Landon for making her life miserable? Especially now that she had fallen in love with this sexy, Ruthless Mafia.

Ang akala ni Monica Prado siya na ang magiging masyaang babae sa araw ng kasal niya kay Jericho Mendel pero kabaligtaran niyon ang nangyari dahil hindi siya nito sinipot sa mismong kasal nila. Dahil sa sakit na nararamdaman ni Monica, uminom siya sa isang bar at doon niya nakilala si Zymon Coreal at inakala niyang si Jericho ang binata. Dahil sa matinding tama ng alak hindi namalayan ni Monica na may nangyari sa kanila ng binata nagbunga ng isang supling. Lumayo si Monica sa Manila para layuan ang mga taong naging parte ng buhay niya roon. Tumungo siya ng Davao para roon itaguyod ang anak niya. Ngunit paano kung habang nililimot niya ang nakaraan saka naman babalik si Zymon at Jericho sa buhay niya? Paano kung pareho nilang akuin ang pagiging ama sa bata? Handa ba si Monica na malaman ng dalawang lalaki kung sinong tunay na ama ng bata? May pag-ibig bang muling mabubuo sa pagitan ni Monica at Jericho o uusbong ang pag-ibig ni Monica kay Zymon?

Her husband Let Her go. His Boss Won't. Trapped in a marriage built on secrets and sacrifices, Yvonne plays the role of the perfect wife; she forgets what it feels like to be truly seen, and then he comes. The stranger she collided with on one cold spring night. He rewrites everything she thought she knew about loyalty, love, and who really holds the power. • Some connections never die. Some obsessions never fade. And some men don’t ask—they take. Clayton has come a long way from the weak boy he once was; he's now a man who commands respect in boardrooms, but he has never forgotten her. Yvonne. She doesn’t remember him, but he remembers everything. Now, he’s her boss. And he’s not letting her go again. ~ A forbidden office romance. A dangerous past. And a love that was never supposed to resurface—until it did.

In just one day, Gemma Braun finds out her entire life has been built on lies and deception. From finding her younger sister in bed with her husband to being killed by her own brother. On her death bed, Gemma begs the universe for a chance to deal with everyone who exploited her. When a second chance is granted to her, Gemma vows to deal with all that has hurt her, with Atlanta's wealthiest billionaire by her side, she will bring everyone to their knees before her. ****** “Why are you doing this?” She asked. “Well, let's say we’ll be doing a trade by barter. You give me what I want, I'll give you what you want…” “And what do you have that I want?” the lady before him asked. “Money, power, connection… I've been watching you for a while, Miss Braun. I thought you were docile and gullible and only does what that messed up family of yours asks you to. But after witnessing what you pulled today, my view about you changed…” “What does all these have to do with what I want?” “You want revenge, you want to deal with your sister and that prick for messing with you, you want to deal with that thing you call a brother for everything he has done to you, and your parents, they deserve a share of your rage too, for neglecting you…” “Get married to me, and I'll give you the money and power to get back at them." “What do you gain from this, Mr. Ferguson?” Gemma asked. “A wife…..What do you say to a two year marriage contract. Once the contract ends, you can do what you want with your life, no strings attached,” Derek proposed.

Noong nalaman ni Cailyn na magkakaanak siya ng kambal, binigyan siya ni Austin Buenaventura ng divorce agreement at breakup fee na 300 milyon sa kadahilanang umuwi na ng Manila si Helen, ang babaeng iniibig niya. Sa halip na magmakaawa, tinanggap ni Cailyn ang pera at sinimulan ang bagong yugto ng kanyang buhay. Ngunit hindi natapos doon ang pighati at sakit, dahil ipinilit pa ni Austin na ipalaglag ang batang kanyang dinadala. Masasagot pa kaya ang mga katanungang bumabagabag sa kanilang isipan? May pag-asa pa kayang maibalik ang dating samahan na puno ng tiwala at pagmamahal, o tuluyan na nilang pipiliing isara ang kabanatang minsang nagbigay-kulay sa kanilang buhay?

Bronwen James has a complicated life. She lives in a small Massachusetts town with her Dad and her older brother, Alec. Her Dad is quiet notorious around town, but not for any reason that's good. He's known as the town drunk who killed his wife. Bronwen is known around school as the chunky, nerdy girl with the weird name and drunk murderer for a father. Life is hell. Add in an intense, long time crush on a guy who only pays attention to her when he's telling her what's wrong with her body. Things change when she meets the new kids at school. A dangerously sexy bad boy and his overly friendly sister. There is something strange about the pair, but she can't place what is off about them. But when her new friend offers to give her a makeover, to make her the kind of girl no guy can resist, how far is she willing to take it? Bronwen wants to get the boy, but she's beginning to wonder which boy she wants. The sexy bad boy or her brother's best friend? When she becomes the vampire's project, how far will they take it? Will she trade in her average life to become a vampire herself?

We thought that if you're from the province, Manila could change your life. Ivory Belle, who lived in the province of Batangas, went to Manila for work. She believes that risking her life to visit places she has never heard of is the best thing she can do to help her family. She had no idea that Manila would change her life and herself. She has no idea how to love, what it feels like, or what to do in a relationship. Ivory Belle, the innocent woman who works as his secretary in her boss's evil world. The evil Boss who becomes stressed as a result of Ivory's presence. Hindi inaasahan ni Ivory na sa isang iglap ay magiging secretary siya ng isang lalaking nabangga niya sa labas ng isang malaking building. Ang kilalang CEO ng Montemayor Company na si Lucas. Ang kilalang terror boss, ang walang pusong boss na hindi tinatagalan ng secretary. Pero hindi ito naging hadlang kay Ivory upang makapagtrabaho. Sa inosente nitong mukha at pagkatao, pinasok niya ang buhay sa Manila na wala siyang kaalam-alam. Dahil sa inosente niyang utak, sa paglipas ng mga araw ay hindi niya nararamdaman ang pagkahumaling sa kaniya ng kaniyang Boss. Ang pagiging seloso nito, possessive at ang pagpipigil sa sarili ay hindi napapansin ni Belle. Pinag-aral siya ni Lucas ng kolehiyo nang malaman ng lalaki na pangarap niya ito, ang makatapos. Days, months and years has past and everything between the two of them went well. They fall in love to each other, they're happy to each other even though Belle makes her Boss stressed sometimes. But, when Mrs. Montemayor, Lucas mother heard about the relationships of them. That's the time that Ivory Belle felt the pain that she never felt before.

Due to the difficulty of life, Rylan decided to go to Manila to work, but just like the provincial people believe, Manila is not just a place. He will face many trials. He will go through hunger, fatigue and self-pity and he will meet many people. Did he make the right decision to go to Manila to make life easier or will he return to the province in tears?

WARNING❗READ AT YOUR OWN RISK❗ R-18❗ Rex Montello is one of the most successful bachelor in his generation, a Professor at one of the best Universities in Manila and the heir of Montello Incorporated. He is a playboy and he doesn't believe in love so when his father asked him to marry Shennun Levi, he easily obliged. The night he is going to meet his fiancé, he first went to a bar and looked for a girl to satisfy his sexual needs. Doon niya nakilala ang babaeng si Eliyah Cruz. Nagpakasal siya kay Shennun kahit na ang laging laman ng kanyang isipan at panaginip ay ang babaeng huli niyang nakaniig, si Eliyah. Ang akala niya ay makakalimutan niya rin ito ngunit nagkakamali siya, lalo pa nang malaman niyang ang babaeng laman ng kanyang isipan ay isa sa kanyang mga estudyante. Pinigilan niya ang kanyang sariling matukso sa taglay na kagandahan ni Eliyah, ngunit naputol ang matindi niyang pagpipigil nang makaramdam siya ng selos. At that moment, Rex is so ready to sacrifice everything he has for Eliyah. Handa siyang kalabanin ang kanyang pamilya pati na rin si Shennun maipaglaban lamang ang kanyang minamahal. But what if he finds out that what they have is just part of Eliyah's plan to get even with Shennun, her half-sister? Paano kung malaman ni Rex na hindi naman pala siya mahal ni Eliyah? Will he still fight for Eliyah? Or will he push her out of their lives? After engaging into an Illicit Affair.