Mastermind Book 2

Rhianelle Angeles is engaged at such a young age to someone she's never even met and only known him by his name Jared Yael Simonne, when she reached the age of eighteen they got married, they were doing good as a married couple but Rhia felt like everything in her life had been controlled and planned ever since she was young; she felt suffocated and realized that she wanted something more for herself without the help of anyone; she needs a fresh start, and for her to do so, she had to leave everything behind, including Jay. Five years passed and they met again. Will there be room for a second chance in their love story?

He kissed her over and over again, and she responded: she said yes. All female heat and need; so soft and curved against his muscle and hard planes. King kissed her like he owned her and she ached to just let him take her. Any way he wanted; as many times as she could take him. King shifted her again, held almost her whole weight on one massive forearm, freeing his other hand to move over her now. His fingers tightened on her cheek as he kissed her, the metal of his rings cool against her flushed skin, then he moved his hand down her body. She arched when he caressed her throat and stroked down slowly. **** Naomi Abbott had it all once: talent, success, momentum. Now she runs a nonprofit art program for autistic adults and counts her days sober instead of her sales. She’s smart, beautiful, and barely holding herself together. One year into recovery, Naomi knows the rules: no chaos, no temptation, and absolutely no romance. Especially not with him. Matt “King” Kingston is danger wrapped in muscle, a scowling ex-Marine with a garage, a shadowy side hustle, and a laser-focused obsession with Naomi. He wants her. All of her. And he’s never been good at walking away. But the closer he gets, the harder she resists... because letting King in means risking everything she’s fought to rebuild. As trust grows and walls crack, King becomes Naomi’s anchor. Until she spirals. When the past comes roaring back, Naomi must decide if she’s strong enough to survive it... and if King’s love can endure the wreckage.

Nang malagay sa binggit ng alanganin ang buhay ni Andrea Lucero dahil sa kagagawan ng asawa niyang si Stanley Redfern ay muling nagkrus ang landas nila ng guwapong doctor na si Trigger Guerrero. At para maprotektahan mula sa mga nagtatangka sa buhay niya ay dinala siya ng lalaki sa Quezon. Habang napapadalas ang pagkikita nila dahil nakatira siya sa beach house na pag-aari ng pamilya nito ay unti-unti ring natuklasan ni Andrea na sa paglipas ng mga taon ay gusto pa rin pala niya si Trigger. Pero paano kung matuklasan ni Trigger ang lihim ni Andrea? Makakaya pa rin kaya niyang tanggapin ang babae sa kabila ng lahat?

Huit ans après avoir transformé un mariage forcé en un empire de sang et de soie, Elara et Damian Vannucci pensaient avoir enfin acheté leur paix. Ils se trompaient. L'ombre ne meurt jamais, elle change simplement de visage. L'empire Vannucci est au sommet. Damian règne avec une poigne de fer tempérée par la sagesse d'Elara. Leur fils de huit ans, Alessandro, est le joyau d'une couronne que beaucoup convoitent encore. Mais sous la surface de leur vie parfaite, les fondations vacillent. Une mystérieuse attaque financière menace de réduire leur fortune en cendres en une seule nuit. ​C'est alors qu'apparaît Guylana. ​Froide, calculatrice et d'une intelligence effrayante, Guylana ne vient pas pour tuer, mais pour posséder. Envoyée comme consultante pour sauver les Vannucci, elle s'immisce dans leur intimité, défiant l'autorité d'Elara et fascinant le jeune héritier avec une vision du pouvoir que même Damian n'ose pas explorer. ​Entre trahisons technologiques, alliances forcées et secrets du passé qui ressurgissent, Elara doit faire face à son adversaire la plus redoutable : une femme qui lui ressemble plus qu'elle ne veut l'admettre. ​Le trône est solide, mais le cœur est fragile. Qui de la Reine, du Capo ou de l'Infiltrée survivra au brasier de l'ambition ?

"Eyes up here," he said. My gaze snapped to his. He was smiling, causing my heart to skip a painful beat. Before I could respond, the music began, and my body instinctively reacted to the sweet melody. I found myself molded to Lex's will, my feet irresistibly following the dance steps. The crowd gasped as Lex pulled me into a more intimate position, his hands roaming over my body in a seductive manner. The experience was both terrifying and magical, allowing me to feel every longing emotion through the dance. I soon found myself lost in his arms. When the music finally stopped, my arms were wrapped around his neck, his hands resting on my back, our noses almost touching. He gazed deeply into my eyes. The ballroom fell silent. Was he about to kiss me? **** Lilly’s life was never easy; she lost her memory and family in a blazing fire. Angelica found and took her in—only to make her a slave to the household. Years of torment and abuse left Lilly weak, vulnerable, and believing she was without a wolf, but that didn't mean that all hope was lost. At night, in her dreams, he would patiently wait for her—the man who brought sunshine into her darkest moments. They would dance the night away, but as dawn approached, he would vanish into the morning sun. Lilly had given up hope of finding a mate, having a family, and leading a normal life. But things are about to drastically change for her... Secrets, lies, betrayal... and a baby on the way. What if Lilly wasn't wolf-less? What if it was all a lie? What if she had a living family? Would she stay and bond with them or make a run for freedom? ****

Depuis qu’Allyn a accepté d’intégrer les rangs de l’Organisation, sa vie n’a plus rien d’ordinaire.Son équipier est incernable, son colocataire fantôme refuse son aide et deux Anges Noirs l’ont dans le collimateur…Pourtant rien ne semble la décourager, pas même la recherche éprouvante d’une âme perdue lui donnant du fil à retordre.Ignorante des manigances qui se jouent et des dissimulations de son entourage, Allyn persiste dans la mission qu’elle s’est attribuée.Seulement s’il y a bien une leçon qu’elle aurait dû retenir, c’est que depuis son arrivée à l’Organisation, les choses ne se déroulent jamais comme prévu…

They lost him right after he was born into this world. But as parents, Aries Dale and Leonora never lose their hope. Because they know that some day they will be together again. And fate will bring them together.

All her life Io she has dreamed of going to the Chinese celebration of Hanami so that she might make friends. She’s ends up finding so much more in a young man named Draco who is the son of the General who runs the town. She is a naïve and gullible young woman who believed that she would never be deceived by someone of such an extinguished background. Draco knowing that he is promised to another courts Io while he fights for his right to choose his own bride. However, through the trickery and conniving wit of his mother who he thought was on his side, he sees everything he worked so hard for fall apart. When Io learns of his betrayal she takes the cue and runs from his truths revealed. When Draco runs off to be with the woman he loves against his families obligations. In a night of peace he and Io reunite only for him to wake up to her fury the next day. Io causes Draco harm by accident. In the weeks to come after they are permanently separated she learns of the child who grows in her womb and goes to tell Draco’s family of the news. His magical mother responds by cursing Io who hurt her child for one thousand years to become the monster that she sees her as. She will not live the life she wants. She will never know love. She will never hold her child. She will die when his mother grants it to be so and at the death of Io all those effected by her anger, will reveal the journeys that were caused by her anger. The reveal of all those effected will change the very world she will no longer get to live in.

Mula sa masakit na karanasan sa unang pag-ibig, tatlong taon ang lumipas nang mapagpasyahan ni Celestine na ituon na lang ang sarili sa kompanyang naman mula sa nagretiradong ama. Sa mga papeles at tanging sa trabaho na lamang niya ibinuhos ang buong atensyon upang makalimutan ang masalimuot na karanasan mula sa dating nobyo na nangloko at ginamit lang siya para sa pera niya. Hindi naging madali para sa kaniya ang lahat ngunit minabuti niyang huwag nang pagtuunan pa ng pansin ang paghanap ng lalaki na para sa kaniya o kung meron ba talaga. Ngunit nagbago ang lahat nang makilala niya ang isang lalaki na bigla na lamang sumulpot sa kaniyang buhay. Hindi niya inaasahan na makakatagpo ng isang gwapo at matipunong nilalang na kahit ang ipis ay maaring mahumaling rito. Sa bawat araw na magkasama sila sa isla ay hindi mapigilang mas nahulog pa ang kaniyang loob sa lalaki. Paano na niya mapipigilan ang malalim na nararamdaman gayung alam naman niyang hindi rin magtatagal ay maghihiwalay rin sila ng landas dahil aalis rin siya sa lugar na iyon matapos magbakasyon? Kakayanin niya kayang mawalay sa piling nito o hahayaan na lamang ang kung anuman ang nararamdaman para sa binata?

"What happens when you meet a tall and handsome elf king who has saved your life but kill your temper?" ~*~*~*~ "I'm more of a man in this house. Why can't you let me be on top?" Sean asked with a pout. Oswin groaned, rolling his eyes and wondering just how much more innocent Sean could be. "It takes a heavy responsibility to be the top," he replied. "Responsibility? Then it's perfect. I'm making more money, cooking,..." "Sean. I'm talking about things like stretching and penetrating," Oswin explained as he ignored the bulge in his pants. "Do you even have experience?” “Then teach me, your majesty.” “With pleasure.” ~*~*~*~ It all starts when the elf king, Oswin Alvingham, mysteriously gets stuck in the human realm and loses his powers. As he roams the unfamiliar一dirty and low class if he is to describe Earth, he stumbles into Sean Cooper, a fresh graduate, and a full-time table-waiter, who gets bullied in the alley. Though Oswin's magical power is lost, his physical strength remains invincible. When he rescues Sean, the latter decides to take him in as gratitude. And that is where the mess begins. How can the king of the elf cope with his new life? How can Sean convince himself not to be evil enough to kick his savor out of his house? Most importantly, how do an average mortal and the noble upper-class immortal live together under the same roof and on the same bed? ~*~*~*~* P.S: 1) This book contains mature and explicit 18+ scenes. 2) It also contains little graphic violence in some chapters, but I'll put a warning on the top of those chapters. 3) The ELF here is inspired by Lord of The Ring Series. Therefore, they are tall, slender and beautiful. Not tiny little beings like in children fairy tales.]