Mutual Pining

Juliette...! You can fall for anyone...but him. I repeated it a hundred times in my mind. No...! Not that way...! Don't look at him...! Suppressing my untamable desires to see him, I had been struggling hard. Why is life so complicated? Why out of all it has to be him? *** Juliette Stanford, a university student, had a crush on her new, handsome and charming professor for not long but that crush became a tangled love when he turned out to be her brother-in-law-to-be. It was a one sided love and she tried hard not to get deeper in her fantasies as there was nothing mutual and he was the one in the forbidden sides for her to fall in love. But...! Nothing goes as the will...! She thought it was only her who was struggling until the day of her sister's engagement when he suddenly grabbed Juliette in his arms and announced that he loves her...!! Wait...! What happened...!!

"In the depths of the mystical forest, 19-year-old Sophia stumbles upon the hidden vampire kingdom, Azura. Captured and brought before the enigmatic King Azriel, Sophia's fate hangs in the balance. But Azriel, intrigued by her fearless spirit and intoxicating purity, defies tradition and spares her life. As Sophia spends more time in the shadows of Azura, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to Azriel's dark charm and piercing gaze. Despite the danger, they begin a forbidden dance, their mutual attraction growing with each whispered promise. But their love is a threat to the ancient vampire hierarchy, and Azriel's parents, the ruthless King and Queen, will stop at nothing to destroy Sophia and maintain their power. As the forces of darkness gather, Sophia must confront the sinister secrets of Azura and the evil that lurks within its heart. Will Azriel's love be enough to save Sophia, or will she become the ultimate sacrifice in a game of blood, power, and eternal desire?"

He needed a bride to secure a business contract.. She needed to pay her mother's hospital bills.. Facing financial ruin, Sophia agrees to a gamble: becoming the billionaire's fake bride for three months in exchange for a million dollars. However, her fate takes a twist when she sleeps with a cruel creditor as a substitute to settle her father's debt, the night before she signs the deal agreement with the billionaire.. She thought the night would have no impact forever and as time went by, her deal with the billionaire sparked unexpected mutual emotions.. But just when things were about to get better, she found out that she was pregnant for the nightstand creditor. And the nightstand creditor who is desperate to have both her and the babies was coincidentally the billionaire's greatest enemy.. Hearts collide.. Secrets implode.. Emotions tangles.. Rivalry darkens.. Isn't this the definition of LOVE IN CHAOS?..

Sandara Vernace is one of the most competent financial managers of Hornbrown Investments. Kahit anong klaseng investments ay kaya niyang paangatin. Stocks, bonds, money mutual funds, lahat iyan ay sisiw sa kan'ya dahil sa galing niya. Pero paano kung hamunin niya ang branch manager nila at ang miyembro rin ng No Mercy, isa sa pinakamaimpluwensiya na gang, na si Kleinder Maze Velasco na paiibigin niya ito sa loob ng anim na buwan para iwan din ito sa huli? Knowing that Kleinder's type is definitely not someone like her? She wanted him to fall in love with her so that she can hurt him in the end because it is the simplest way to break him... As it was the only way to unfold the remaining secrets no one have ever known before.

When Luna's boyfriend accuses her of murdering his parents, she has to go on the run if she wants to survive it. what better place than Alexander's community? Alexander, the ruthless and merciless mafia boss, whose rumours creates shudder and brews fear in the mind of any listener. He was the man with no last name, the man with a cold persona and a hardened heart. With a mutual enemy; Jess and his father, Alexander and Luna's bond only grows tighter while battling them. ********* He's cold, silent and mysterious. She's warm and a lover of adventure, coupled with excitement. He has a heart of stone. She's determined to soften that heart. He's the man with no last name; Alexander, just Alexander. She's the daughter of his enemy, Luna Valentino. What happens when this mafia boss begins to melt for the daughter of his supposed enemy?

In her final year of high school, Leah Baker, a dedicated and unassuming nerd, dreams of making it the best year of her academic journey. Little does she know that her plans are about to take an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with the charismatic and popular Mason Kings. Their worlds collide under unforeseen circumstances, and to navigate the complexities of high school life, they decide to strike a deal that promises mutual benefits. As Leah and Mason navigate the intricacies of their agreement, an unexpected connection begins to blossom. However, their budding relationship is not without its challenges. Insecurities from both sides threaten to unravel the fragile bond they've formed. External factors and societal expectations add layers of complexity, putting their deal and newfound feelings to the test. 'A Deal with the Popular Boy' is a heartwarming tale of unlikely connections, personal growth, and the challenges of navigating high school hierarchies. Leah and Mason's journey explores the transformative power of unexpected friendships and the resilience needed to confront the insecurities that lurk beneath the surface.

Chloe Yates, a tall and stunningly beautiful attorney, was known for her loyalty in relationships. She always believed that marrying her wealthy boyfriend, Trevor Skyler, would lead to the perfect happily-ever-after. But on their wedding night, her world shattered when she walked in on Trevor having a threesome with his childhood friend, Rachel Rain, and her best friend. Heartbroken, Chloe left without hesitation and sought solace in a club, drowning her sorrow in alcohol. Fate had other plans. That night, she shared a passionate encounter with a gentle yet enigmatic man, who turned out to be Trevor’s uncle, Roman Skyler! Drawn into an intoxicating and dangerous entanglement with Roman, Chloe found herself irresistibly captivated by this mysterious and wealthy man, who was far more alluring than she could have imagined. Amid their game of mutual seduction, Chloe discovered her growing desire—to tame the man before her and become the aunt to the very ex-boyfriend who betrayed her!

Genovese Series #1 Heaven Avila, a simple and loving orphan of Great Hope Orphanage. She was an incoming fourth year student and ready to face the real world. She fell in love to Crimson Genovese — the man she just met in a very unexpected event years ago. Not only that, but she gambled her feelings and didn’t stop herself from falling for him not seeing the possible consequence. Likewise, she let herself indulged the feeling of being in love. However, it did not cross her mind the thought of getting hurt so bad. She did not even know if the feeling is mutual for him. A few years after, they met again in another event that she didn’t expect he will be connected to. She already accepted everything that happened in the past, but she can’t just dictate her heart. She let herself love the same man, but another challenge was waiting. Everything was all in place, or so she thought.

Elena Sinclair, an ambitious investigative journalist, wakes up after a reckless one-night stand with a dangerously attractive stranger—only to discover he is none other than Dominic Caldwell, the ruthless billionaire CEO of Caldwell Enterprises and the sworn enemy of her family. Before she can fully process her mistake, she learns that her father, a powerful senator, has secretly arranged her marriage—to Dominic. The shocking revelation sends her life into chaos, but when her father’s political career is threatened by a dark scandal, she’s given a choice: marry Dominic to secure her family’s reputation or risk losing everything. What she doesn’t know is that Dominic has his own motives for the marriage. What starts as a forced arrangement quickly turns into a war of wills. Passion ignites, secrets unravel, and their mutual hatred becomes something far more dangerous. But there’s one more secret—Dominic is hiding a forbidden connection that could shatter everything Elena believes about love, trust, and betrayal.

Mae's family faces the threat of losing their home and business, leading her to seek help from the only man that can help: the cold-hearted billionaire to whom her family owes a debt. But when she is face to face with the billionaire, she recognizes him as the stranger she had a brief, sizzling encounter with, a night of fun that left her with a bittertaste of rejection, after he had dismissed her as nothing more than a one night stand. Ethan Crowe has had his full of charlatans and social climbers. When he finds Mae in his office, he remembers her as one of them but her appearance presents an opportunity to fulfill his own agenda. With his grandfather's ultimatum of marriage looming, Ethan strikes a deal with Mae. Despite their mutual animosity, they agree to a marriage of convenience to meet their respective needs. As they navigate the charade of love, can they fool the world and Ethan's grandfather, while adhering to the terms of their arrangement?