Mha Gentle Criminal

Lucas had never met a woman like Belle-innocent, pure, and completely unguarded. From the instant their eyes met, he was captivated. In a moment of impulse and desire, he hired her as his secretary, skipping any background check, determined to protect her... and the feelings he stirred in her. But Belle's gentle heart and untainted thoughts would unintentionally challenge Lucas in ways he never expected. And when she fell, she didn't just fall-she plummeted, headfirst, into love. Yet, love is never just rainbows and butterflies. Shadows loom over their happiness, as a sinister scheme woven by their own blood, Lucas's mother and Belle's aunt threatens to tear them apart. "Serbisyo ko lang ang binabayaran mo, hindi ang buo kong pagkatao at ang kalayaan ko bilang tao." - Belle

A tremor ran through Araceli as his gaze caught hers. His touch, unexpectedly gentle, sent shivers down her spine. His words, a husky whisper, "I see the longing in your eyes, Angel," hung heavy in the air. ***** The irony wasn't lost on her. Araceli, who craved nothing more than a family's warmth, found herself entangled with a man who, despite his wealth and power, seemed to yearn for the very same thing. He was Zayn, CEO to a vast fortune, yet trapped in a gilded cage of a loveless marriage with a wife who has her eyes on another man. Fate, it seemed, had a cruel sense of humor, bringing them together at this crossroads in their lives. Both teetering on the edge, they fought the undeniable pull, the storm of emotions threatening to consume them

Damien pur secretly coveting the role of Alpha for the powerful Silverwood Pack. However, as an outsider from the Blackwood Pack, he knew he needed to gain the trust and approval of Lyra's father, Rowan, the current Silverwood Alpha. With his charming and manipulating skills, Damien seduced the kindhearted Lyra, preying on her gentle nature. He convinced her that having a child together would solidify their union and ensure Rowan's blessing for Damien to become the next Alpha after being accepted as Lyra's mate. Blinded by her deep love and trust for Damien, since he's the only one who accepts her. Lyra agreed to undergo artificial insemination, believing this would start their family and lead to the future Damien had promised her. For months, they tried, with Lyra remaining hopeful despite the difficulties.

Losing her fiancé, Noah, on a stormy afternoon was Camila's greatest tragedy and sorrow. It took her five long years to finally gain back the courage to step out of her door and face the world once more… When she finally left her grief-induced isolation, she ran across the arrogant, gorgeous Trey Gregori, who looked much like her old love—Noah. But later on, she was convinced that he was not Noah at all. They were two completely different people. Noah was sweet and gentle, and she never witnessed him become as cocky as her current Biology classmate. Mysteriously, Trey seems to be hiding so many dark secrets, and Camila, who is supposed not to care at all because Trey is not Noah, finds herself indulging her curiosity and unfolding those secrets one by one…

Blade is an omega and a promising female warrior in the Greenstone Pack, and a member of a certain group that subdues rogues and revolutionaries. She's also the personal guard of Colleen Greenstone, the eldest daughter of the Alpha and Luna. However, when Colleen was to be sent off to the crazy Alpha King, Blade was ordered to pretend to be the lady she served, and Colleen ran off with her real mate. Blade disguises herself as Colleen out of fear of upsetting the Alpha King, which could lead to the annihilation of her pack. But while on her way to the palace, they were ambushed and taken by unidentified enemies. After she wakes up, Blade doesn't take long to realize that she is now a captive. For a warrior like her, it's just a piece of cake to deal with her kidnappers. Her captor, however, is no ordinary man, but the notorious criminal and famous rogue Alpha Lorcán, her long-time target.

In the ruthless underworld of Los Angeles, an ancient feud between the Moretti and Volkov mafia families has simmered for decades. After a fragile truce is established, Alessia Moretti, a headstrong university student, believes she can escape the criminal life that has defined her family. But when her reckless brother, Lucas, accumulates a five-million-dollar debt with the infamous Nikolai Volkov, everything changes. To settle the debt, Nikolai demands Alessia’s hand in marriage. Forced into a union with the enemy, Alessia finds herself trapped in a dangerous game of power, deception, and forbidden desire. Nikolai has harbored an obsession for her since childhood, and now that she is his, he refuses to let her go. As secrets unravel and long-buried betrayals come to light, Alessia must decide where her loyalties lie. Will she fight for the family that raised her, or will she surrender to the man who has vowed to claim her as his own?

Estela Bremmer is a young widow, and on her husband's first death anniversary, she met the handsome, wealthy writer Michael Jensen at his book launch. Estela hated him because he was the exact opposite of her deceased spouse. She didn't hide her disgust towards him at the party as she tried to humiliate him with insults and sarcasm. Her publisher friend listened in utter helplessness to her attacks. She was resentful that her pious, gentle, and loyal husband had to die at a very young age while a man like Michael should live a long life. Let alone that her husband's published poetry book sales paled compared to Michaels' best-selling books. Little did she know that Michael would take his sweet revenge that night in her bed.

"What doesn't kill you fucks you up mentally."---- Anonymous. A tale in which the best day of King Ryder's life becomes his worst when the love of his life is killed on their wedding day. He is determined to find out who assassinated Isabella Sanchez until a certain Elena Greene crashes her way into his life, and causes more harm than intended. Her past comes to bite her in the butt and she's not the only one affected by it. "When you're being blamed for something you didn't do, you run expecting to save yourself. You escape at any cost. You focus. You think like the criminal you're not. You deal with the trauma later, or don't. Survival and happiness comes at a cost... one you pay because you have to."

“Damien took everything from me,” I said, trembling. Zeke’s grey eyes darkened. “Then let’s take everything back.” Betrayed by her husband. Replaced by her twin. Cast out of the empire she helped build. Evelyn Banner, left empty and stranded, thought she lost everything—until Zeke Blackwood, he ex husband's estranged brother, inserts himself into the picture, offering her a chance at vengeance. What begins as a cold alliance held together by rage and the sting of betrayal spirals into a steep game of deception, survival and passion. Together, Evelyn and Zeke dive into the depths of the city's criminal underworld, their lives are at risk and betrayal is a constant presence. But when the die is cast, secrets unravel and desire ignites, Evelyn must ask herself —can she trust the man whose love she once rejected, or is she trading one betrayal for another?

Michael Scott is a werewolf special agent, working for the CIA. He’s their best detective and he’s sent to the toughest missions out there when the bureau needs successful completion of an assignment. Despite his young age, he’s caught some of the most dangerous criminals in the US. However, the newest task he’s given seems to be slightly different. Michael is not only sent to the other side of the world where he’s expected to prove one of the richest and most respected businessmen in the world- Richard Gallahard is a mafia boss and head of a criminal empire, but Michael’s also expected to perfectly blend-in in the world of politicians, royals and top-notch businessmen. And all of that would have been perhaps slightly easier for Michael if the cruelest among them- the cold-hearted, rumored future head of the gang and Richard’s young protege and lover- Killian O’Dwyer wasn’t his mate.