Other Expectations

I never expected my life to change the day my mother remarried. Suddenly, the boy I once knew the boy I swore to marry when we were children became my stepbrother. But Roman isn’t the boy I remember. He’s colder now, distant, with eyes that hold secrets I can’t begin to unravel. Our worlds collide under the same roof, separated by just a thin wall and the tension neither of us wants to admit. Forbidden desire simmers beneath every glance, every touch. He keeps me at arm’s length, yet I can’t stop craving the dangerous pull between us. As the lines blur between hate and passion, I’m forced to confront the past I don’t remember and the truth Roman is desperate to hide. How far will we go before we step too close?

She was wolfless. Powerless. Unwanted. Until the night she caught her mate, Noah Gravens, tangled in the arms of her sworn rival. Shattered and humiliated, she never expected comfort to come from the one man she shouldn't want Liam Gravens, Noah’s older brother. The newly returned Alpha. Mysterious. Ruthless. And the boy who’s secretly loved her since childhood. When Liam claims her as his fated mate, everything changes. Torn between betrayal and a second chance at destiny, she’s thrust into a dangerous game of power, jealousy, and ancient rivalries. With two powerful brothers, a vengeful ex, and a world that sees her as less can she rise from the ashes and embrace the love written in the stars? Fated bonds. Forbidden love. And a war she never saw coming Welcome to the Gravens' world where loyalty is tested, and love might just be deadly.

When I found out my bestie Amanda is pregnant with my Alpha King husband David's child, my world was turned upside down. I couldn't believe they have planned to use me and ditch me ever since we were 18 years old. Killed by their poison, I was luckily granted another chance by the moon goddess to relive my life, starting right before my wedding. I knew I wouldn't waste this chance. I had to stop our marriage, protect my parents and, most importantly, REVENGE But I didn't expect David's biggest billionaire enemy Alpha Alexander would press me against the wall one day "Marry me instead"

My husband, James Zeller, and I have established a common-law marriage. We did not have a formal wedding ceremony, nor do we have a marriage license. We also live separately, our lives barely intertwining, because he has a special profession. Therefore, despite being married to him for seven years, we've never met each other's friends and relatives. As his wife, I'm proud of being married to him despite how it pains me. I'm willing to give up the opportunity to study at the National Academy of Sciences to take care of things at home while he works. One day, my son, Jasper Chalder, comes home from elementary school crying. He sobs about not being a bastard child and requests to see James. Greatly distressed, I decide to take him to visit the military base over the new year for a family reunion. However, I don't expect this trip to turn my life completely upside down.

When rising star Odessa travels to Italy with her fiance, she expects a peaceful getaway from work and a chance to finally connect with his family. What she doesn't expect is to come face to face with someone she once shared an intimate moment with in college….his brother. Caught between the man she promised her future to and the one that makes her feel alive, Odessa must choose.

Kimberly Walker was betrothed to.Roland Carter since she was sixteen years old. Roland was handsome, wealthy, and charming and represented everything Kimberly thought she needed. But that illusion shattered the night she caught him entangled in her sister’s arms.  She was angry and heartbroken, and recorded their betrayal before they even realized she was there. As her world collapsed, she fled, only to crash into Damien Carter—the one man Roland despised more than anyone. In a reckless bid for revenge, she kissed Damien, igniting a spark neither of them saw coming. Damien was arrogant and ruthless, but he was devastatingly handsome. And carried himself with so much grace and class. After he experienced that kiss, he knew things would never remain the same between Kimberly and him.  Roland refused to let go, swearing that his betrayal had been a mistake..  When the formidable matriarch, Mrs. Evelyn Carter, saw the evidence of Roland’s betrayal, and the picture of Kim kissing Damien, she made her decision—Kimberly would belong to Damien. An instant marriage followed, binding Kimberly to a man she barely understood.  But marrying Damien Carter came with a price. Damien was unwilling to give his heart to Kim. Meanwhile, Roland, fueled by jealousy, sought every opportunity to prove that Kimberly belonged to him, exploiting the cracks in her fragile new marriage. As family conflicts escalated, Kimberly had to navigate a dangerous game where she constantly had to prove her loyalty to Damien. In a world where wealth dictated fate, Kimberly was about to discover that trading one Carter for another was only the beginning of her battle. Will she be able to conquer Damien's heart? Or is there a chance to return to Roland, her first love who claims he still loves her? ---

Isang kasal na hindi niya pinili. Isang lalaking hindi niya inakalang babalik sa buhay niya. At isang lihim na babago sa lahat… *** Si Cassandra Dela Vega ay lumaki sa mundong puno ng kasunduan at obligasyon. Para sa kanya, ang pag-ibig ay hindi isang priyoridad—hanggang sa dumating si Sebastian Alcantara, ang lalaking minahal niya noon, ngunit bigla na lang nawala, iniwan siyang wasak at maraming mga tanong na hindi kailanman nasagot. Tatlong taon matapos ang masakit nilang paghihiwalay, muling nagkrus ang kanilang landas sa pinakamatinding paraan—sa altar. Sa halip na si Daniel Alcantara, ang groom na itinakda para sa kanya, napilitang pumalit si Sebastian, ang lalaking matagal niyang sinubukang kalimutan. Ngunit sa likod ng malamig na kasunduang ito, may mga lihim na pilit itinatago. Paano kung sa kabila ng lahat, ang pusong sinaktan noon ay muling magmakaawang mahalin? Sa isang relasyong puno ng sakit, pagsisisi, at matinding atraksiyon, matutuklasan ni Cassandra na minsan, ang pag-ibig ay hindi lang isang pangako—ito ay isang labanan. Sa labanang ito, sino ang unang bibitaw? O may pag-asa pa ba silang ipaglaban ang isang pag-ibig na minsang nawala?

“Give me one reason, Liv.” He stalked toward me, cornering me against the edge of the desk. “One good reason why I shouldn’t bend you over this desk and fuck you senseless.” My breath caught. “This is wrong, Damon. So wrong.” I pressed my palms flat against his chest, trying to create space. “You’re my brother-in-law…” “Not yet, love,” he whispered, fingers curling around my waist possessively. “You’re still engaged to him, but the man you’ll be getting married to…” Two fingers slipped into my heat, making me gasp. “…is me.” I should’ve walked away. I should’ve resisted. But I couldn't forget what it felt like to be his. * Olivia have the perfect life. The perfect fiancé. Marcus is everything she thought she wanted—sweet, charming, dependable. Safe. She thought she have it all figured out... Until the night of her engagement party, when she comes face-to-face with Damon—her ex. The man who had broken, damaged and left her for ruin, three years ago. The man she’s about to call brother-in-law. Now, old wounds rip open. Feelings she thought she buried, clawed their way back to the surface. And the man she once loved? He isn’t asking this time. Damon wants her back. And he’ll burn every bridge, including the one with his own brother—to make her his again. NOTE TO READERS: This is a dark, emotional, and scorching hot love story. It features a possessive anti-hero, messy family drama, emotional trauma, and morally gray decisions. If you’re looking for a soft romance with flowers and sunshine, this might not be it. But if you crave forbidden passion, flawed characters, and a love story that burns through betrayal and pains… Welcome to Olivia and Damon’s world.

She found her true mate… but he belongs to another. Dana never expected to find her fated mate in the heart of the city — especially not in her cold, brilliant, and heartbreakingly human boss. Kos is a billionaire inventor, engaged to a woman the world sees as perfect. And worst of all… he doesn’t feel the bond. To reveal the truth would make her look desperate, maybe even insane. Who would believe that a shy assistant is his destined mate — and not just after his name or fortune? But the bond is real. The ache is real. And when fate forces them together, nothing will ever be the same. Can a heart blinded by reason learn to feel what only instincts can see? Or will Dana lose him — before he even realizes she was his all along?

Mahirap ang buhay para sa labing-anim na taon gulang si Cassandra Vidal. Napilitan siyang magtrabaho sa club upang ipagamot ang inang may malubhang karamdaman. Akala niya'y hanggang doon na lamang ang kan'yang kapalaran, ngunit hindi nang makilala niya si Arman Solis, ang lalaking labing-walong taon gulang ang tanda sa kan'ya. Nagkaroon sila ng relasyon. Hindi naglaon ay namatay sa isang aksidente ang lalaki at iniwan sa kan'ya ang lahat ng ari-arian nito kabilang na ang Hacienda Miraflor. Lumipas ang limang taon, isang bagong pag-ibig ang dumating sa ngalan ni Mateo Bermudez. Mabilis silang nagkapalagayan ng loob. Subalit isang linggo bago ang kanilang kasal ay bigla itong naglaho sa hindi malamang dahilan. Labis na nasaktan si Cassandra, hanggang sa bumalik ang binata, hindi para sa kan'ya kun'di para sa hacienda. Sa kanilang muling pagsasama, paano niya lalabanan ang pag-ibig na muling sumisibol? Paano kung isa pala si Mateo sa mga taong nais magpabagsak sa kan'ya?