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~ The Sweetest Temptations are...the Forbidden ones!~ ******* Don't you dare... reject me again!" He growled in a powerful whisper into her ear. She felt his body tremble, making her freeze. After getting kidnapped, Arielle opened her eyes only to find herself getting sold to one of the most mysterious men she's ever met with a face that could steal her breath away. Ezekiel immediately marks her as his, and soon enough Arielle begins to understand just how much mystery surrounds her Lycan King as he takes her back with him to his country. But Ezekiel isn't the only person shrouded with secrets. Now pregnant with the Lycan king's child, the obstacles they face not only make them grow stronger together, but brings forth a new era! He is absolutely forbidden to her, and should throw her out immediately... but Ezekiel is determined to have his mate accept him. He would not let her reject him...again. He plans to devour not only her body, but her heart and every nightmare she locks deep inside her soul.

Clara Davis is a trained seductress and elite nightclub performer, sent on a dangerous mission to infiltrate the life of billionaire Jeffery Rothwell and seize control of his empire. Outwardly charming, innocent, and irresistible, she hides a ruthless mind and deadly skills, willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish her goal because her freedom to live a normal life depends on that mission. Every interaction, every seduction, and every performance brings her closer to her objective, but also risks exposing her in ways she cannot predict. As Clara embeds herself deeper into Jeffery’s world, she unexpectedly falls in love with him, violating her organization’s rules and putting herself at risk. Jeffery, observant and dominant, soon uncovers her true motives. His response is brutal. He assaults her, removes her inner organs, and forces facial and body reconstruction, declaring her dead. Reborn under a new identity, Clara must adjust to a reality dominated by fear, power, and obsession, walking beside a man whose control is absolute. As psychological games of dominance, desire, and manipulation intensify, Clara uncovers fragments of the Rothwell family’s past, including the shocking truth that the real Jeffery died years ago and the man she serves is a master assassin secretly controlling the empire. Every choice she makes carries risk, and every step is fraught with danger. Forbidden love turns to searing hatred as Clara confronts the assassin Jeffery and the resurfacing real Rothwell, forcing her to reconcile her past, her reborn identity, and the deadly truths surrounding her. Clara must embrace her new self, wield her intelligence and strength, and survive in a world where power is absolute, desire is weaponized, and love is no longer a refuge. Nothing is as it seems, and every choice comes at a dangerous cost.

Samantha Lynn, isang matalino at mataas ang pangarap sa buhay, shes born to be a brave woman na kahit mahirap ang buhay ay mapursigi siya sa trabaho, until she meets the enigmatic and cold CEO, yzak Elasia Henriad, known for his cold exterior and sharp business acumen, Yzak is intrigued by samantha's confidence and creativity. As his employee, Yzak find himself increasingly obsessed with samantha, he can't resist her charm, intelligence and determination. As his obsession grows, her life became mesirable, begin to question whether his intentions are driven by love or desire for control. Would she navigate this complex web of power and desire or will yzak's obsession consume her?

Andrea was your average girl who was very sweet and hardworking. Only things took a turn when she witnessed her father being killed by an unknown creature. Only it didn't end there she was introduced to a world one would think only existed in the story books and movies. When it seemed like her life couldn't get any worse, she found herself at the wrong place at the wrong time. She was taken and locked up. One look at at Andrea and Alpha Logan knew. 'Mate' Alpha Logan was not one to be messed with, he was the Alpha of the most dangerous pack in the country,he was ruthless, arrogant and heartless. He would stop at nothing to have what is his, Andrea even if it means keeping her locked up. Not because he wanted her but because his pack needed a Luna. Only one little problem Andrea had no intentions of being his Luna and it looked like this fallen angel was fallen for a reason he was anything but sweet or loving. He also was harboring one secret that could ruin Andrea.

Robin didn't think of herself as anything more special than the rest of her pack. A typical wolf in a clan full of warriors. The only thing she prided herself on was the skill of her bow. With a shot that aimed true, all she wanted was to protect her family. But she never imagined she'd end up doing so like this! Taken as collateral to her brother's misdeeds, Robin finds herself lost and confused as she is taken hostage by a clan so dangerous, that it made her blood run cold. But her safety is the least of her worries. Because Robin really doesn't know what to do when she discovers her mate just happens to be the Alpha of a clan known for its power and ruthless caliber. The very same one that captured her. Alpha Morax is someone she needs to escape from...or is he? When the world erupts into chaos, her beliefs will be put to the test. And as her fate catches fire, all she'll see is golden eyes.

Seven years ago... I was his stalker. Three years ago... I was his wife. Two years ago... I was his ex-wife. Since the day he left me, my life has never been the same. It seems like I gathered all life's misfortunes - my mother died from cancer, our family business went down, and my dad could not face the shame, so he killed himself, leaving me to take on the responsibilities of paying his debts. I have to work hard to make ends meet. I worked as a baker, a dance instructor, and an entertainer to pay the debts as well as to support myself. I was trying to be okay until he came back. He manipulated everything - owned the bakeshop where I worked as a baker, paid me to give him private dance classes, and made me agree to perform in private with him. Do you think that is already worse? Nah-uh! He paid my family's debt in the banks, so I am obliged to pay him based on his terms. I am Patricia Sandoval, sold to Stuart Cordoval - I am his personal assistant, private chef, personal dance instructor, exclusive entertainer, and on-call bedwarmer for my beloved ex-husband. This may sound absurd, but yes, I am sold to my ex-husband.

Maisse, a twenty four year old partial orphan finds herself in trouble when she is laid off her job and her other workplace sold to a Billionaire. She has to find a way to earn money to support her twin sisters through school. To add salt to the injury, her father tells her that he has arranged for her to get married to a strange man. Her father has already gotten a part of her bride price. Maisse is torn between running away from home and taking care of her sisters. She has to make a difficult choice. If she agrees to get married to someone she does not love, who will take care of her sisters, and how will she live with someone who bought her with cash. If she refused to get married and runs away, her father will turn to her little sisters. The billionaire on the other hand has to fulfill his grandfather's dying wish: To marry so as to access the inheritance. He falls in love with Maisse before the wedding day but Maisse flees after he makes a decision that affects her life and that of her sisters.

Golden Cuisine owner no. 1: YelA suicidal maniac, Yelsha Oba, seem to always fail in her attempts to end her life. She then decided to join Kyumei, an organization that helps people to save lives by risking their own. Two birds in one stone. She can both save other's lives and fulfill her own desire to die. Along doing the job, she started to run her own business as her mask for her real job. The epitome of her hard work, her home... Golden Cuisine. Warning: R-18 Mature Content

BLURB: Caroline Parker, a struggling artist in the city of Philadelphia never imagined her life would change forever after an encounter with a billionaire at an exclusive art gallery. After a passionate one night stand with the Billionaire, she discovers she is pregnant. Will Caroline overcome the obstacles thrown her way or will these obstacles tear her apart? Find out more in this intriguing story.

“One million dollars!”. A deep voice bid making everywhere to go silent. ***** Just a day after Ashley turned eighteen, her parents sold her off to a gangster in order to pay their debt. The gangster decided to resell her in an audition where she was brought for a million dollars. Ashley was brought by Xander Cage the don of the biggest mafia organization in the state. Xander needed a wife in order to present himself as a responsible man to him big time client. Ashely found herself thrown into the ruthless world of the mafia where love is impossible. Will she be able to fit into the world or will she run done the hills. Find out more as you read.