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My wrists were bound above my head, the leather strap biting into my skin as I struggled uselessly. He circled me, his dark gaze devouring every inch of me. “You’re trembling,” He said, stopping in front of me, his voice a toxin. “Do you always tremble like this, or is it just when I’m about to ruin you?” I bit my lip, refusing to answer, though my body betrayed me. He stepped closer, his hand encircling my throat, the pressure a seductive command. "Speak." “I… I don’t know,” I stammered, my voice breaking. “Liar.” His fingers gripped my jaw, forcing me to meet his eyes. “You belong to me, don’t you?” My heart pounded, the words caught in my throat. “I—” “No hesitation,” he growled. “Say it, or I’ll remind you how I deal with defiance.” “I belong to you,” I whispered, trembling. “Good girl,” he murmured, his hand sliding down to tease the curve of my breast. He undid his belt, the leather slipping free with a deliberate snap. “Let me remind you who owns you.” ……. Allison Blackwell’s life unravels when she’s abducted by the ruthless Blade mafia family, only to uncover her father’s secret—he’s been their partner all along. Allison is trapped in a mansion caught between the Blade brothers—one cold, the other ruthless. As her father arranges a marriage to further solidify his ambitions, forbidden passion erupts, leading Allison to sleep with her bodyguard the night before her wedding. The stakes are high, and freedom’s price may be too much. Can she control her fate, will she become what she hates or will she remain a pawn in a deadly game? An erotic dark romance novel with violence, coercion, and adult themes.

Philip Cruz, the older son of Manuel and Maria Cruz, takes over the CRUZ company. He employs a young lady, Clara Hamilton and unknowingly falls in love with her. During his search for Clara's background information, he discovers that she is the daughter to the woman and man who maltreated him and mother in the past. As a means of retribution, Philip plots schemes to deal with Clara and her parents. But will he realize his love for her and accept it or will he continue his dangerous schemes just to bring them down to their knees?

Stella sacrificed her body for Adrian, only to discover she was nothing more than a replacement for her sister, Clara. Adrian deeply loves Clara and sees Stella as nothing but a gold digger. Heartbroken and betrayed, she decides to leave and start a new life. But when she walks away, Adrian desperately tries to get her back, offering money in exchange for her love. Just as he thinks he can take her back, Stella’s five mafia brothers appear. They glare at Adrian, sneering, “She’s our mafia princess. You’re not fit to have her.”

Mafia: bad guys or heroes?Fierce, loyal, savage, brave. The Amatucci Family controls New Trenadie with an iron fist and they do what needs to be done to protect their own – no matter the cost. You live by their rules, or you die by them. Willow Chase is the adopted daughter of Maria and Angelo Amatucci. Broken by a life she didn’t choose, she finds refuge in the family who saved her. But when that new life is threatened, Ryker Penn – billionaire tech mogul – gets a firsthand introduction to the family who rules his city. New allegiances will form and cause a ripple effect that will be felt by each member of the family. Arturo, Talia, Domenico, Massimo, and Raphael will have their lives tossed upside down and inside out. The women and men brave enough to love them will test their loyalty and their tempers. Lies will be told and secrets will be revealed in this connected series of white-hot passion, bravery, and taking chances when everything inside you tells you to save yourself.

From the time I was ten until I turned eighteen, my parents made me write 299 IOUs. Every time I needed money, I had to borrow it and pay it back as an adult. Then I got into a car accident. I needed money for surgery but was still short by 3,000. With no other options, I went to my parents for help. But they just gave me cold smiles. “Clara, you’re eighteen now. We have no obligation to give you money anymore. If you need it, write another IOU.” While holding back tears, I wrote my 300th IOU. After my surgery, I saw my adopted sister’s social media post. In the pictures, she was celebrating her 18th birthday on a cruise. She was the center of attention, like a princess. My parents had given her a luxury apartment in the city and a Maserati as birthday gifts. Even my childhood friend was looking at her with love in his eyes. She said they were the ones she loved and thanked them for giving her the best of everything. I looked down at the crumpled IOU in my hand and suddenly laughed. Once I paid off my debt, I would no longer need such a family.

Celine was forced to take up her twin sister's place as the bride. Three months later, Clara returned, and Jace filed for a divorce. Do you think Celine will agree to leave, or what happens next? Find out.

Clara n’avait surtout pas l’envie de se mettre en couple avec quelqu’un, elle considérait les hommes comme des playboy mais sachant qu’elle allait être vielle sans se marier , elle décide d’au moins essayer une relation. Cela va t’il virez au cauchemar ? Va t’elle vraiment tomber sur une vraie relation ?Vous en saurez plus en lisant

Kimberly Stewart is a twenty-two-year-old innocent, sweet, bubbly, and beautiful daughter of Mary and Mark. Being an only child, she lives like a princess and apple of the eye of her parents. They were a perfect image of a happy family that anyone would dream of. However, everything has changed in a blink of an eye when her mom died in a car accident. Not long after, her dad disappeared without a trace. Searching for her dad, she crossed paths with Mateo Anderson, who suddenly barged into the condo unit she was staying in and stole her first kiss! After that, Mateo offered that he would do anything for her if she would agree to act as his fiancée for a year! Carried by the circumstances, she found herself accepting the offer. In return, Mateo would help her to find her dad. But what would she do if Mateo's mother, Mrs. Clara Anderson, wanted them to get married right away? "You should get married as soon as possible!" Mrs. Anderson announced.

Nang makapagtapos si Charm ng kolehiyo sa England, bumalik agad siya ng Pilipinas para surpresahin ang kapatid na si Clara. Ngunit laking gulat niya nang matuklasan niyang apat na taon nang patay ang kanyang kapatid, at wala siyang ideya tungkol dito, at hindi rin ito ipinaalam sa kaniya ng mga kamag-anak nila. Kaya naman, nag-imbestiga siya tungkol sa nangyari sa kanya. Marami ang nagsasabi na ito ay nagpakamatay, ngunit naniniwala siya na hindi kailanman iisipin ni Clara na magpakamatay, at sa tingin niya ay kusa siyang pinatay. Hindi siya tumigil sa paghahanap at pagresolba sa krimen hanggang sa napagtanto niyang may tatlong lalaki na hinihinalang pumatay sa kanyang kapatid. Pero hindi lang sila ordinaryong tao na pwedeng lapitan at kausapin. Kaya, ang tanging naiisip niya ay ang pasukin ang kanilang misteryosong buhay. Plano niyang akitin ang tatlong lalaki na alamin ang katotohanan sa likod ng biglaang pagkamatay ng kanyang kapatid. Magtatagumpay kaya siya sa kanyang mga plano kung malalaman niya kung gaano kadelikado ang mga taong haharapin niya, o magagawa ba niyang itago ang tunay niyang pagkatao nang hindi nahuhuli ng mga ito?

Maria is just another girl who is now out of college and searching for a job. She is a people's pleaser and knowing her past very little, she believes what others tell her blindly. However, knowing her family she has to sacrifice some things in life. But is that sacrifice worth it? When the cold-hearted billionaire and a Mafia boss married Maria who is unknown to his world from the start, takes care of him, he finds himself being cared for. He never behaves as if he is a mob boss when she is around, never showing his emotions to others but in front of her, he was all hers. Alessandro having a dark past makes Maria curious about what he does. Will she find out or be oblivious to it?