Michael Stone

️ Start from chapter 9 when reading for fast pace" "Please stop, I don't want this, you can't do this to me" she sobs louder. "I would've, but what fun would it be if I lost the money. You're just my little plaything". His hand traveled down to her wet pant, placing kisses on her neck, down to her waistline. "What do you think that I have feelings for you...?" He let out a chuckle. "I never did, every single moment spent with you has been nothing but a bet, all I wanted was the right opportunity, and now I have it, there's no more pretense.” Seven years ago, Diana thought she was celebrating the happiest night of her life, her eighteen birthday with the man she loved. However, Michael drugged her and broadcast her humiliation online, proving that she had only ever been a pawn in his ruthless game. To him, she had never been anything more than a tool. Broken, disgraced, and pregnant, She disappeared from his world carrying a secret he knew nothing about. His child. She raised her daughter and slowly rebuilt a life far away from the man who had once shattered her trust. But fate brings them together again. Michael is no longer the man Diana once knew. Now he is a powerful mafia leader, feared by many and surrounded by enemies. When their paths cross again, after seven years of betrayal, to him, she is just another insignificant woman. But, Diana has waited seven long years for revenge, and this time she plans to make Michael pay for everything he did to her. But revenge becomes far more complicated when the past refuses to stay buried… and the feelings she thought had turned to ashes begin to burn again

Allison, daughter of Fox City's most powerful gang family, a medical doctor, a passion and dream contrast to her family's life back at home. Her past, a ghost she thought she'd buried, was about to return with a vengeance –colliding with the present life she had built. On her birthday, a letter arrives from her father, Gerald Wenston —a man who has ignored her for years. His words, cloaked in a sweet tone, are not a request, but a command: return home and marry the heir of a rival gang —Michael Shelby, to secure an ancestral peace and rule treaty. But peace is the last thing Allison finds on her return, a single, forbidden night with a stranger —Luke Reynolds, her father’s right-hand man, ignites a dangerous passion that threatens to shatter the fragile truce. Caught between the duty to her family and a love that could ignite a gang war, Allison must navigate a web of family secrets and deadly betrayals. For in the shadows, a rival —her half sister Hayley also vying for Michael's affection, is waiting to claim everything she holds dear, even if it means destroying her and the city she's meant to save. Allison's choices could either save her family or condemn them all to a bloody war.

Jordie baru saja dipecat dari pekerjaan impiannya sebagai seorang pilot. Di saat yang sama, pacarnya, Aster, meminta keseriusan Jordie untuk melamar. Tentu saja hal ini membuat beban Jordie bertumpuk. Bagaimana mungkin seorang pengangguran seperti dirinya melamar dan menikahi seorang perempuan? Apalagi, kekasihnya adalah seorang influencer ternama di Indonesia. Di saat kebingungan itulah, Jordie mendapat tawaran dari sebuah manajemen artis ternama di Indonesia. Michael, Manajer seorang artis muda terkenal di Indonesia, meminta Jordie untuk menjadi seorang artis dengan gaji 1 milyar. Syaratnya adalah Jordie harus menyamar sebagai Reynold Fernandez, artis muda papan atas yang secara rahasia mati overdosis di sebuah vila. Wajah Jordie dan Reynold nyaris mirip meski mereka bukan anak kembar. Michael hanya ingin Jordie menggantikan Reynold Fernandez selama satu tahun agar seluruh kontrak kerja yang sudah ditangani terselesaikan dengan baik. Setelah itu, Jordie boleh kembali ke kehidupan asalnya. Jordie menerima tawaran itu. Dia butuh uang dan menjalani kehidupan gandanya sebagai Reynold Fernandez, seorang artis muda dengan jutaan fans! INSTAGRAMKU @bonanzalalala

I was the biological daughter of the Stone Family. With my gossip-tracking system, I played the part of a meek, obedient girl on the surface, but underneath, I would strike hard when it counted. What I didn't realize was that someone could hear my every thought. "Even if you're our biological sister, Alicia is the only one we truly acknowledge. You need to understand your place," said my brothers. 'I must've broken a deal with the devil in a past life to end up in the Stone Family this time,' I figured. My brothers stopped dead in their tracks. "Alice is obedient, sensible, and loves everyone in this family. Don't stir up drama by trying to compete for attention." I couldn't help but think, 'Well, she's sensible enough to ruin everyone's lives and loves you all to the point of making me nauseous.' The brothers looked dumbfounded.

Octavia a well trained spy is sent as an undercover agent to infiltrate one the most powerful Mafia bosses Alfredo De El. Betrayed by her ex lover, and his mother she builds an ice stone heart that is melted the moment Alfredo picks interest in her and her true identity comes between their love.

As an avid fan of the well - known Filipino singer-songwriter, actor, and model Michael Hugh Perez, Hera Ashley couldn't resists his charm the first time she met him in person. To what extent will she express her love and adoration? What if she's just confused admiration with love? When the table turned, it was only then she realized her true love for her friend Zanjoe.. her blanket, her umbrella and savior. Before she knew it, he was already gone. Is it too late then?

Ashley still reeling over the loss of her mother moved across the country by her father to join a new pack. will this new pack offer her the peace she so desperately desires or will she plan to escape back to her old pack once she turns eighteen. Her wolf is special and alpha Michael can tell something is unusual about her. will he find out in time to protect her or will the stern alpha fail to protect her precious wolf.

"They're coming, Benedicta. Grab all your stuff right now!" One second, I snapped my head around at the panicked Paul who clutched a towel around his waist. But when I looked back, the creature was gone. Shocked by the sudden disappearance, my eyes darted around in search of nothing. "Did you hear what I fucking said? Gather your stuff and let's go!" "Did you-did you see that?" I pointed at the empty window oozing in chilling air. As the breeze got stronger, so did my confusion. "Wake the hell up, Beni," Paul yelled, startling me off my trance. "What is wrong with you?" Without saying a word to Paul, I followed him like a doll as he led me out of the room through a secret passage. "Find them. They haven't gone far." That deep scratchy voice penetrated the walls. "Search the bushes. As ordered, bring her alive." —-------------- —-------------- Benedicta, a young girl sets out to retrieving a glowing stone buried in the depths of the earth, located near Beast Land, a terrifying place inhabited by massive werewolves known as the Lycans. Despite the danger, Benedicta is determined to find the stone, which is said to possess great power. Meanwhile, the Alpha of the lycan pack is cursed, and has been unable to produce an heir for thousands of years. Each time he chooses a pair of lycans to mate and produce offspring with, the pups turn into stone as soon as they are born. His Lunas (female werewolves) also die soon after the curse takes effect. When Benedicta crosses paths with the enraged Alpha, she inadvertently restores his youthful appearance, with just a STEP, triggering a rage that threatens to destroy them both. Hot tension rains down on them as the changes begin.

Helena Cole, daughter of poor gardener Nicolas Cole, is forced into a contract marriage with Alexander Stone, the new CEO of Solara Helixia. Helena, who has always lived a quiet life, feels trapped in the marriage, but soon discovers that Alexander is not the cruel and heartless man she had believed him to be. As Helena and Alexander navigate the treacherous waters of their families' bitter feud, they begin to develop feelings for each other. However, their love that begins to build as a result of sharing the same roof is forbidden, and they must keep their relationship a secret from their families, lest they face the consequences. For Helena, the only family property left for her father would be taken away. Meanwhile, Nicolas Cole and Alexander's mother, Isabella Stone, continue to plot against each other, determined to destroy the other's life and property. As tensions between the two families escalate as Nicholas Cole fights to take back what is rightfully his. Helena and Alexander find themselves caught in the middle, struggling to keep their love alive while their families wage war against each other, she gradually navigates from being a weak young lady to a strong and powerful woman. Even though Isabella keeps oppressing Helena's father; he was determined to fight till his last breath. Helena and Alexander must make a choice that will change their lives forever. Will they choose love or family loyalty? Will they later Find out the main reason for their arranged marriage? Will they find out the secrets behind the deaths of Mrs. Cole and Mr. Stone? Will the internal enemies and obstacles behind all the troubles in their relationship be exposed? Find out in "AGAINST THE TIDES", a gripping and steamy billionaire romance novel that will leave you breathless until the end.

The town of M'ri Kassia has been living a life of misfortune after the Kurim, the stone given by their god, Kassia, was stolen and lost by the witches who pretended to be pirates. Reeve, the son of the town leader, travels far and wide to search for it until he finds an unexpected treasure that will change everything he knows about his life and his people.