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Max has never admitted to anyone that he dreams about his past, snippets of information about people he’s sure are his parents… reading him a book, raising him up in the air, calling him another name he can’t remember… They seemed happy. So why did he find himself growing up at an orphanage?Celine is always haunted by the event that changed her life forever, her sister getting taken. When her sister disappeared, she wished it had been her instead. They said she was dead, but she knew deep in her heart that her sister was still alive. Haunted by her past, she navigates her day-to-day tasks like a sleeping robot, waiting to be awakened by the right operator.Two individuals, thrown together by fate whose secrets might destroy the fabric of their existence. Will they find the love lurking in the shadows or will it remain elusive?--=--This is the second book in the Orphan Trilogy, and because Celine and Clara's stories are intertwined there may be parts that you are familiar with if you read the first book. But don't worry these are all from Max's and Celine's perspectives so you will definitely see new material.

"Gustuhin ko man ipaubaya sa'yo ang asawa ko, ngunit hindi p'wede.... Hindi p'wede dahil..." Isang malalim na buntong hininga ang pinakawalan ko bago nagsalita muli upang pigilan ang pagkamuhi sa babaeng kaharap ko! "Marahil ay hindi mo pa maiintindihan ang salitang hindi p'wede dahil wala ka pang anak. Anak na handa kang magsakripisyo maibigay lang ang nararapat para sakanya! Kaya kong tiisin na marami akong kahati sa asawa ko at isa kana ron! Ngunit wag lang ang anak ko...ibang usapan 'yon! Dahil ilalagay ko kayo sa tamang paglalagyan nyo." -Dina Sedest Sa isang relasyon, may isang haligi at may isang ilaw. Paano kung ang haligi ay bumigay at hindi na nakayanan pang tumayo ng matatag. Hanggang saan kaya kayang ilawan ng ating ilaw ng tahanan ang isang madilim na parte ng buhay nila? Ngunit makakaya kaya n'yang harap harapan na syang ginagago ng kaniyang asawa? Ito na ba ang senyales na hinihingi n'ya mula sa itaas upang sumuko na..

Isang gabing bangungot ang naganap sa buhay ni Krystal .Dahil sa kanyang trabaho napagsamantalahan siya ng isang lalaki na hindi man lang niya nakita ang mukha nito . Ang masaklap limang daang libo lang pala ang bayad ng kanyang dangal . Hindi niya lubos matanggap na ganung paraan nawala ang iniingatan niyang dangal . Kinamumuhian niya ang misteryosong lalaki na nanghagasa sa kanya at dahil sa nangyari halos gusto na niyang kitilin ang buhay na meeon siya . Paano niya mahahanap ang lalaking sumantala sa kanya gayong walang nakakaalam kung sino ito . Mabibigyan ba niya ng hustisya ang nangyari sa kanya o ililibing nalang sa limot ang lahat ? Dahil sa nangyari sa kanila ng lalaking misteryoso nagbunga ng dalawang sanggol .Sa una hindi niya matanggap ang bunga ng pagsasamantala sa kanya .Pero dahil sa tulong ng mga taong nasa paligid ay unti unti na rin niyang natanggap ang mga ito. Dahil hindi siya nakapagtapos ng pag aaral .Nagpursigi parin siyang makahanap ng magandang trabaho dahil kailangan na niyang tustusan ang pangangailangan ng mga bata .Lumalaki na ang kambal niyang anak at may pinapasahod pa siyang tao na nagaalaga sa mga anak niya ,kaya naisipan niyang mag apply sa isang sikat na kompanya . Dito nakuha siya bilang secretary ng president ng kompanya. Nakuha parin siya dahil maganda ang kanyang background pagdating sa akademya . Ang ganda at talino na meron si Krystal napaibig sa kanya ang boss nito . Matatanggap kaya ni Krystal ang pagibig na alok ng lalaking nagugustuhan niya rin pero may alinlangan dahil may babaeng nakalaan para dito !!! lalo't wala siyang laban dahil isa siyang single mom . Warning this is SPG 18+ only

Anthony Hunt a young dashing bachelor from New Mexico,lives under a dual personality, Anthony Hunts as a Casino and hotel conglomerate and Blade Knuckles as a Mafia lord. He was coached by ruthless Lucas Guzman and together the two syndicates cast terror within and outside the borders of New Mexico. Anthony collides with Nevena Bachvarov, a Bulgarian tourist, who runs into his arm one night asking him to save her . Breanna Stewart, an ex of Anthony, ventures back into his life as a government agent employed to investigate the mysterious Blade Knuckles. What was meant to be an investigation, turned into a personal war for Breanna Stewart Anthony in one of his numerous hits, kills an innocent man John Willow, son of Liza Minnelli, she had saved Anthony when an encounter with Vincenzo, a counter Mafia, almost claimed his life in the past . Nevena's presence struck a delicate chord in Anthony's cold heart, warming it in the process. Anthony realized that he was in love after he gave up his escape from the police just to get Nevena treated from a gunshot injury, Breanna Stewart finally got a chance to prosecute Anthony but Liza Minnelli gave another testimony and it led to Anthony's unanimous discharge. Sorrowful Liza Minnelli cursed Anthony that nemesis would catch up to him soon. Lucas Guzman wouldn't get over it when Anthony declares his desire to quit crime. Just when everything begins to fall into place, disaster strikes. Nevena got blown up by unknown hitmen , Anthony embraced the life of crime again, Vincenzo, Lucas Guzman and many more were on his suspect list . Bloodshed became the new trend as Anthony sought revenge over Nevena's death, the police denied any involvement since it's a war among the Mafia's.

When Henessey returns to her home country after 15 years away, she's not welcomed in the usual sense. Instead, her identical twin sister begs her to swap places for a date with the billionaire prince of the country, Kellen Powers. The plan was simple: ruin the dinner so he would reject the arranged marriage proposal. But everything backfires when Kellen accepts the proposal, seeing Henessey as the perfect crazy person to survive his family's politics. Henessy rejects him and runs away, only to end up spending a night with Kellen after getting her heart broken by her boyfriend. Despite their explosive attraction, she still refuses to marry him, driving the billionaire to obsession. With no other option, Henessey reveals her true identity to Kellen. Furious, he forces her into a contract marriage, threatening to destroy everything she holds dear. Henessey agrees to sign to protect her sister, but on the official wedding day, Kellen discovers his bride has been swapped with the original bride. Enraged, he abandons the wedding to search for Henessey, bringing chaos to her family's doorstep for their deceit. Kellen and Henessey share a history that only he remembers, making him bitter and determined to make her pay for what she did in the past. There’s a thin line between love and hate but the couple seem to be drawn to hate. Will their love be strong enough to overcome the secrets, pain, and deceit that await them? Or will they tear each other apart?

Larabelle had always longed for Rexon Delʼtorre's attention. However, there was a thorn in her side - Rexon's brother, Dawzon Delʼtorre, who enjoyed teasing her and even went as far as involving her in his escapades with other girls. Inevitably, she found herself in a situation where her only choice was to agree to his conditions. She married Dawzon for convenience, unaware that she was beginning to develop feelings for him. It was only later on that she discovered their marriage was not legitimate. How will she continue her relationship with him if from the start, everything was just a game?

Ashish Vandross was dubbed the F*ck Boy and Great Playboy in the Desire Island, all the women were able to fantasize about him, because of his inherent Intelligence, elegance, strong s*x appeal, shed panty and one of the rich in Desire Island. So call him Ashish Vandross is Ashish The FP or F*cker ft Playboy. One night of mistakes ended with Ashish being a f*ck boy. From that night Ashish could not move another woman again his c*ck did not live and when he remembered the woman between them it lived voluntarily and because his body was always looking for the warmth of the woman, he did not know. A woman goes crazy and at the same time transforms into an Ashish at the same time as he discovers the woman's persona the secret will be revealed that will destroy their formed relationship, and cause him to hate the woman. "I'm Obsessed to her, Obsessed to her Scent, Obsessed to her Sinful Lips, Obsessed to her presence, Obsessed to own her, Fuck her, She's my Obsession. " -Ashish Abishek Vandross

Kara, a fierce and independent she-wolf from silver moon pack and Ryder, a charismatic and enigmatic alpha from Pack Moonstone, unexpectedly cross paths while venturing into unclaimed territory. Drawn to each other's presence like a magnet, they embark on a clandestine friendship, defying the boundaries set by their packs. As Kara and Ryder's relationship deepens, they find themselves torn between loyalty to their respective packs and their budding affection for each other. The tension rises when the packs become aware of their connection, forcing Kara and Ryder into a dangerous game of secrecy and deception. They must find a way to navigate this treacherous path before their hidden love is exposed.

Ashley is a successful, brave, young lady, beta of the Collin's family and Luna to the alpha of Oakstone. She plays the role of a very competent leader to her pack and as a helper to her alpha. However, she was backstabbed, framed and killed by her close friend, Luciana who knew her weakpoint and was jealous of her. She met her untimely death but death was only the beginning for Ashley. She woke up, reborn in another girl's body and in a strange land. But whose body was she inhabiting? Would she be as strong as the old Ashley? What would Lance do when he finds his lost Luna?

Ophelia is the daughter of mafia boss Mitch Geno. All she has ever wanted was to have a normal life, but her life is far from normal. Mitch has made her safety a top priority and assigned Damian Blackman as a personal bodyguard to be with her at all times. Days before her 21st birthday, her father's rival retaliates against the family and all their efforts to keep her safe fail. It becomes a race against time to find her or Mitch will be forced to comply with his rival's demands. In the wake of all the drama, Ophelia and Damian fall in love. He has sworn to protect her with his life and will do anything to keep her safe. But things take a turn for the worst when it is discovered that there is a traitor at the Geno compound. Ophelia is no longer safe in her own home and it falls to Damian to get her to safety. Little does she know; the traitor is someone she knows and trust. When her trust is betrayed and she is handed over to her father's rivals, Damian must redeem himself and help Mitch do whatever it takes to get her back.