Pride Goes Before A Fall

Dangerous Desires Book One. I, Zia Walker, take you, Xavier Luciano, to be my wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part. I will honor you all the days of my life. 'And above all, I vow not to fall for you.' ~~ Trapped with the responsibility to my family, fate forced me to marry Xavier Luciano. He was the perfect solution to my problems, but there was only one condition he asked before promising me his ‘I do.’ “Don’t fall for me,” was his unbreakable rule. I laughed at him that day, thinking how easy it is to follow his stupid rule. I’m in love with my ex-fiance, his younger brother Calvin, so what could possibly go wrong? I agreed without hesitation, seeing him as the ticket out of my life’s predicament. Like a raging wave, the realization of my vow’s weight crashed on me. How can I fulfill my promise, when even in the darkness and danger that surrounds him, I’m hauled like a moth to a flame? How can I fight the slow burn of falling for my husband? The man I swore to cherish and adore, until death do us part, and the one my heart chose to love. ~~ [Mature Content] ~~ Follow me on lnstagram Castiel_Lj Cover by DobolyuV

After a terrible long distance relationship, Vanessa decided she had had enough of men and it was time to focus on herself and build her career. But just when she looks the other way, Jake comes from nowhere and sweeps her off her feet. And she tried resisting, she tried to see all the red flags and run away. Jake was overly secretive and he lived far away from town. How could she let herself slide into another long distance relationship? But Jake's charms were not easy to shake off. And just when she lets herself open to the idea of trying a relationship again, she finds that Jake might be cheating on her. This story explores how she feels with this discovery and how she finds her way to true happiness.

Daniel Graham, a multi billionaire and CEO of 'Glassy Enterprise Limited was a bossy, arrogant, but caring man who was really unpredictable. His inheritance was threatened to be passed down to his step brother, Mark, a playboy and a college drop out who had no interest in companies, school or life except sex and ladies. Determined to retained his right, Daniel will do everything, including marrying his friend's chef, Patricia whom he detested just to convince his dad. What happened when Daniel's wife turned out to be the daughter of his mother's murderer and worst enemy? Despite knowing the truth, Daniel still want revenge. His heart betrayed him by falling for Patricia. Is what Daniel knows really the truth? Will Daniel's love erased every hatred he had for Patricia? Love, Suspense, Betrayal, Secret unravelled.

Jake has to get married in order to access his inheritance and his father’s company. There’s one problem, he’s a playboy and the thought of settling down with someone unnerves him. With the help of his best friend, Kyle, they set up a marriage contract which entails that he’ll be married to whichever girl of his choosing for just a year then the marriage would be dissolved and they would go their separate ways. The girl chosen would be compensated generously with lots of money, which was what Olivia needed more than anything. Olivia sees the ad but is not sure if that was what she wanted for herself. After a little persuasion, she signed the contract with Jake knowing there was no chance of her falling in love with the billionaire because she liked girls. Just a year and she would be free to live her life again, with lots of money this time. Jake marries Olivia and couldn’t be any happier because he could still see a lot of girls and not have to worry about her nurturing any kind of feelings for him. A couple months in and Jake finds himself falling in love with Olivia as he sees a side to her that she hides away from the world.

Amelia grew up without a mother. She is an independent child. She never relied on her parents. Until one day something that was part of her life and that of her mother lived. And a responsibility is attached to it. Can she bear it? Nicolas is a vampire cursed by Amelia’s mother. So he will do everything to save his family from the curse. In order to that he needs to approach Amelia. Could it be destiny or family responsibility that would meet them?

Hindi akalain ni Adela na masisira ang buhay niya nang isang gabi lang dahil sa pagpinagkakatiwalaan niyang kaibigan. AT ang masalimuot na gabing iyon ay ang gabing makikila niya si Desmond Kyle Aviel Monarco ang kinatatakutan at pinaka makapangyarihan sa larangan nang negosyo at isa sa mga mayayamang tao. pilit niyang kinakalimutan ito, kahit halos gabi gabi itong bumabalik sa mga alaala niya, Ngunit paano niya gagawin iyon kung kahit saan siya magpunta ay nagkikita sila, Sa bawat pagkikita nila ay sinusunggaban siya nang halik, mga halik na lalong nagpapgagulo sa puso at isipan niya, sa bawat haplos nito ang nagpapadingas nuoh ng init ng katawan niya. Inaangkin siyang pag aari nito, pilit man niya na iwasan ito ay lagi siya nitong nahahanap. "Where do you think your going baby hmmm" Saad niya sa akin na ikinaatras ko, madilim ang mga mata nitong nakatitig sa akin, umiigting ang tulisan nitong mga panga. "K-Kailangan ko nang bumalik sa trabaho ko" Sagot ko rito na ikinaatras ko na lalo naman nitong ikinalapit sa akin. "Are you avoiding me?" Madiin niyang saad sa akin na ikinaatras ko pa, malamig na pader na ang naramdaman ko sa likod ko. Itinokod nito ang isang kamay nito sa pader sa gilid ko, langhap na langhap ko ang pabango at amoy nitong alak sa bibig niya. Bago pa ako makapagreact ay sinunggaban niya agad ako nang halik, may dahas ang bawat halik niya pilit niyang ipinapasok roon ang dila niya sa bibig ko na napagtagumpayan niya. "Hmmmppp" daing ko na pilit siyang tinutulak, pinakawalan niya ang labi ko, hingal na hingal kami dahil sa halik "Don't you ever try to avoiding me or else i'll make you cry harder, screaming and begging like no mercy" madiin niyan sabi sa akin,na iniwan akong tulala at may kaba.

Jonathan Evan's - the heir and CEO of Lewis Tower was in love with his long - time girlfriend Jessica and planned to propose to her on her coming birthday. He dreamed of starting a family with her and pampering her with his love! It was a perfect plan and sweet! Unfortunately, his father decided to choose someone to marry him and it was not his girlfriend that he loved. Gertrude Cushe from the rival company's daughter and the woman she loathed the most. He can't stand Gertrude's presence! Seeing him is like a ball of fire wanting him to crush her. What would Jonathan do now that his magical dreamed life wasn't in his hands? Will he stand against his father and reject the marriage proposal or will he choose to marry his girlfriend instead? What life awaits ahead for Gertrude, Jessica and Jonathan?

Si Hanna Ryeo Gomes ay isang sikat na Fashion Designer kung saan ay pinarangalan siya bilang kauna-unahang Fashion Icon ng bansa na ilang beses manominate sa mga Fashion show, at ang mga gawa niya ay talaga nga namang tumatak at umani ng samot't-saring papuri at karangalan. Kung saan ay nagng malaki rin ang naitutulong nito sa pag taas ng sale at profit sa mga partner company niya. Sa kabila nito ay mas lalong kinilala nuon si Hanna ng mapabalita na ang major sponsor nito ay ang kanyang kaibigan na si KEN LEIGH STANFORD. Ang isang bachelor na Business Tycoon sa bansa na mayroong 100 billion networth. Sya ang ikalawang anak na tagapag mana na nag mamay-ari ng iba't-ibang negosyo sa iba't-ibang bansa. Gayunpaman, sa kabila ng katanyagan at karangyaan ay gagambalain sila ng masakit na nakaraan. Isang katotohanang mag papaguho sa natitira nilang Pag-asa.

Cerise is a daughter of a famous businessman, moved to the city to pursue her dreams and follow her father's footsteps. What she doesn't expect however is becoming a supernatural Queen and getting involved with two men who want two different things. The world changes and now everything is in her hands.

Shea Collins, an eighteen-year-old girl, pretty and intelligent, gets admitted at the University of Toronto on scholarship. Her only focus is getting good grades and maintaining her scholarship. Her whole life turned upside down when she goes to a freshmen's party and a bet was made on her by Ryker Lynn-a total playboy, handsome, tall and rich. Life is a game for Ryker, and he is always a winner in his game. But what will happen when things don't go as Ryker as planned? -- "Well, I accept it. I will make her fall in love with me." Ryker agreed. "But don't you ever fall for her." "I won't, this isn't the first time we are betting, anyways." He smirked.