Milton Independent

Barely escaping a tragedy, Leandra Beatriz Carmine, an heiress bound to marry the man who almost destroyed her life on her eighteenth birthday, is found unconscious inside a severely damaged car. With her determination to run away from a marriage she never really wanted, Leandra found herself inside it once again, only that the last thing that she would think of is to marry someone beyond her existence, a vampire, especially a Prince meant to rule everyone, Rozicoe Hades Montgometry. Listing all the possible dangers to her life, Leandra still couldn’t take her mind off on why in a snap, she is hail as the future Queen and how in a blink, just like them, she thirsts for blood too. Even with one of her feet placed in a grave, Leandra took the risk, living as the Princess they want her to be and spending each day with Hades, later on catching feelings for him. But when the day comes that the real owner of the identity that she’s trying to live to appear in front of her face, is Leandra ready to give up the life she has and try to live as the naive and submissive Leandra again, or will she fight for her right as the real and worthy vampire queen to the throne? But how is that possible when the last time she checked she is just a mere human? Or so she thought…

Si Rica ay isang masayahin, mabait, at mapagmahal na dalaga sa kanyang pamilya hanggang sa isang hindi inaasahang pangyayari ang naganap sa kanyang buhay na nagdulot sa kanya ng kalungkutan at pagkasira. Si Sage, ang kanyang kasintahan, ay tumulong sa kanya na mailigtas ang kanyang sarili at inalok siya ng pansamantalang tirahan sa condo unit nito kasama ang apat na lalaking kaibigan na sila Zian, Wenhan, Ran, at Yruma. Naganap ang pag-iibigan sa loob ng condo unit kung saan sila nakatira. Pagkatapos, isang hindi inaasahang lalaki ang pumasok sa kanyang buhay. Ang isang lalaki ay mag-aalaga sa kanya habang siya ay nasa gitna ng kaguluhan at problema, at ang isa namang lalaki ay bigla na lang lilitaw upang tulungan siyang maiangat ang kanyang sarili. Magkakaroon sila ng malalim na epekto sa kanyang puso, at bibigyan siya ng pag-aaruga at pagmamahal na magpaparamdam sa kanya ng kaligtasan at proteksiyon. Si Rica ay humiling lamang noon ng isang tunay na pag-ibig, ngunit bakit siya ay nagsimulang umibig sa limang lalaki na mas nagbigay ng kalinga at importansiya sa kanya kaysa kay Sage ukol sa tuntunin ng kahalagahan, pagmamahal, at seguridad?

Dahil sa maagang pagpapagawa ng last will and testament ng Daddy niya, hindi tuloy alam ni Autheia ano ang gagawin. Wala siyang nobyo paano niya mabibigay ang hiling ng Daddy niya na bigyan ito ng apo. Dahil hindi niya makukuha ang mana nilang magkakapatid hangga't hindi nila mabibigyan ng apo ang Daddy nila. Hindi lang apo, kailangan ay maikasal sila. Sa kaso ni Autheia wala pa sa isip niya ang mga bagay na iyon. Hindi pa niya natutupad ang pangarap niyang makapagpatayo ng sariling negosyo. Isang pangyayari ang nagpabago ng buhay niya, nang dumalo sila sa kasal ng pinsan ng kaibigan niyang si Qiana. Hindi sinipot ng bride ang groom na pinsan ni Qiana. At sa hindi inaasahan ay magkakilala pala ang Daddy ni Khrysaor at Daddy niya. Kaya naman humandong ang mga ito sa isang desisyon na ipakasal ang mga anak nila. Hindi lang para sa negosyo kundi parehong gusto ng mga magulang nila na magkaroon na ng apo. Mapapayag kaya si Autheia sa desisyon ng Daddy niya, o susuwayin niya ang gusto neto. Kilala niya ang lalaki pero isang beses lang niya nakausap ito noon, noong nag-aaral pa lang sila hindi niya alam ano ang ugali neto. Mas lalong nabahala siya sa dahilang iniwan ito ng bride niya sa mismong kasal neto. Baka may mas malalim itong dahilan. Matutuloy kaya ang planong kasal sa kanila o tatakasan niya na lang ito gaya ng ginawa ng dating bride ni Khrysaor.

It is in the human nature to expect things from a person. And of course, as a human, one will tend to try to reach their goals no matter how big or small it is. One will strive hard to reach those expectations, sometimes even ace it. However, not all things goes the way one planned it and that is what happening to Pharynne Mauridelle Cortés. Pharynne Mauridelle Cortés is a full of hope woman. She's a woman who will give her all selflessly no matter what and how much struggles she have in life. However, no matter how beautiful a rose can be, it wouldn't change the fact that it still have thorns. Thorns that even she herself can get hurt by it. She is beyond what the society wants her to be. For beyond what it seems to be in the strongest façade a woman can have, is her broken and wounded self that she couldn't even mend it herself. And when she reached her outmost endpoint, her world clashes with Jhariêx Ivan Romanov Strëízhnnërr IV. The man full of mystery who will be her anchor and thread of light that will help her heal and rebuild herself. But then, when things are almost at its place, she will suddenly discover the mystery behind his life. Being lied to and destructive pain she felt, causing her demons to fully swallow and win against her. No matter how beautiful and delicate a flower is, if it starts to get rotten inside, it will still wither and die.

Amanda earned extra money by working part-time at a hotel but is dragged into the room and accidentally has sex with a mysterious man. The man left his watch as a token and wanted to make amends. But by chance, Amanda's friend, Mabel instead of Amanda, got to live a luxurious life in a rich house because of the watch. Four years later, Amanda, who gave birth to four children, was notorious, but she was strong, optimistic, and worked hard in her life. Amanda joined the Xi Group(Rowan’s family group) to work and met the mysterious man, Rowan. Rowan recognized Amanda and thought that the housekeeper had reported that Amanda had been spending money and extravagance for four years, but had never seen him any day or care to, and felt that Amanda had come to work to seduce him. In the company, Amanda is harassed by the manager, Mr. Kenny. With the clues provided by her child, Amanda wanted to let the manager's wife, Mrs. Laura broke Mr.Kenny'sy back but did not expect Mr. Kenny to die in the hotel, and she was now also regarded as a murderer.

Minerva was so close to tying the knot with her long-time boyfriend Derrick when an unexpected accident fatally killed him. With only five months before she’ll give birth, she had look for various jobs that can raise her and her upcoming child until she met Darwin Gray, the CEO of the biggest company in their city and happens to be Derrick’s half-brother. She was skeptical at first to live with him until Darwin revealed that Derrick actually sold her to him in order to finance Derrick’s gambling lifestyle. Minerva was absolutely heartbroken and was left with no choice than to be his Mrs. Gray. But, as the winds of fate change, Minerva will soon realize that one must never judge a book by its cover—that despite Darwin’s ruthless appearance lies a heart that has long been yearning for a one true love.

Sick of the life in Illinois, Kinsella Sloane decided to leave everything, travel and spend her whole summer in Hermosa Beach in South California. On whether, she would stay a little longer or not, she didn’t know. She wanted freedom. She longed for it ever since she’s turned twenty two. She wanted to explore and travel. She wanted to be carefree. But what would she do when she feels herself falling for one guy—one she knew would never be the man for her because sooner or later, she would leave the place? Everything would just turn into a memory. Would she be able to leave? Or would he be enough to make her stay?

María López, a twenty-seven-year-old Dominican lawyer, decides that she is not ready to marry, her partner Reed is filled with revenge and hatred towards her and begins to create rumors about alleged bribes accepted by María, bribes of which were even from the defendant for her. After a discussion with the directors of the Buffet, María decides to take a vacation to her homeland on Christmas Eve. On the plane he meets Julio Medina, a man with cinnamon skin, honey-colored eyes and a captivating gaze, who had recently found his wife being unfaithful to him. Julio takes an interest in María and proposes her to a night of sex without commitments. After all, she is no longer engaged to anyone and decides to accept the indecent proposal. Julio is the change she needs in her life, a tender, attentive, romantic man and most importantly ... LOVE COFFEE! Could it be that it is too late when Maria realizes that love at first coffee does exist? Will Julio hold out for Maria to realize that she loves him? Julio is not looking for something temporary, he knew it the moment he saw that woman for the first time. He should make her his, she was perfect for him. Do two souls recognize each other when they belong? Was he wrong? Julio is a man sure of what he wants, and who he wants in his life is that woman so incomprehensible and afraid of falling in love.

Nearly the last remaining member of Olivia Cattenach's family has just died overseas and left her overcome by grief. But when a soldier shows up at her ranch with a final message from her brother, she finds new purpose. Nathan Roldan is as formidable as they come. Bulging muscles and inked to boot, he looks like every bit the bad boy he claims to be. Except, under his shuttered gaze and behind his walls lies a gentle giant. Determined to carry out her brother's wishes, she chips away at Nate's layers and discovers more pain than any person should ever have to endure. And a passion she never dreamed was possible.He's not the hero she thinks he is...Nate's mistake got a fellow comrade killed, and a deathbed promise to take care of the guy's sister lands him in Wyoming with the hope of redemption. But he wasn't expecting...her. Beautiful, witty, and sweet, Olivia is everything he doesn't deserve. Born a nothing, he'll die a nothing. Though guilt is a living thing, temptation is too hard to resist. Somehow, she's unleashing his restraint and unearthing feelings he buried long ago. He wants her. More, he's worried he needs her. She's trying to save him, but when she learns the truth, he'll lose the only happiness he's ever known. "An emotionally raw story with beautiful prose. A compelling read."Cattenach Ranch is created by Kelly Moran, an EGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

"I wasn't done talking," he said. "In return for this favor, you're going to do something for me."Jia's face paled. "What's that, sir?" she asked, simply because she could feel him ordering her to, silently, with the cold look in his eyes..."You're going to work for me," he told her, his voice dripping venom. "Until you drop dead."---------Jia Moon is riddled with debt and the head of her household after her parents' death. After a disaster, she finds herself serving at the spoiled whim of Atlas Grayson, CEO - but things aren't quite as unequal as they seem.Oh, he has a lot more to contend with than he thinks!