Rosa Y Champagne

As Cain Knight's mate, I watched him lead Elias Sinclair, his childhood sweetheart, onto the stage at the Black Moon Pack's annual charity gala. "In recognition of Miss Sinclair's outstanding contributions to our community," Cain announced, his voice a glacial shard as his eyes found me, "I have decided to grant her the title of this year's 'Charity Ambassador.'" An honor that had, for years, been bestowed upon the Luna by her Alpha. He shattered tradition just to humiliate me. Under the pitying gazes of the entire pack, I did not cry. I did not question him. I simply straightened my spine, set down my champagne flute, and silently turned to leave. "Let her go," I heard Cain sneer behind me. "She won't last half the night. She'll come crawling back like a beaten dog, begging for my forgiveness." A wave of derisive laughter erupted behind me. "After all these years, Lupita still uses the same tired tricks to get Alpha Cain's attention!" "I bet she'll be on her knees, pleading for Alpha Cain's forgiveness before sunrise!" But they didn't know. The person waiting to spirit me away was already at the door. This time, I would vanish from this gilded cage forever.

“You can call me when you’re lonely. I’ll be your temporary fix.” Those were the words that he said to me and it was plain simple, he wanted nothing but sex and I wanted nothing more than too. I was the kind of girl who was too scared of falling in love again because I feel like there is something more in life than being mournful over a guy who never actually gave a hell. I deserve something more than pain and misery over a stupid heartbreak. Since then, I got too scared of commitment that I no longer wanted to be in one. I wanted fun and I wanted to feel like I am alive again. He was the kind of guy who was too busy for permanent relationships. The superstar that all women wanted to bang with. The kind of guy who would have any girls kneel down in front of him because well, he is that kind of guy. He was a guy with a hectic schedule, sold out world tours, drinking champagne in private jets, holding a mic in one hand and conquering all over the world on the other. Maybe I needed someone to show me how to live again and he needed someone to show him how to love.

Five years ago, Alessia La Rosa's life took a drastic turn when, suffering from memory loss, she wed to Dominic Carter under her grandfather's mysterious arrangement. But their marriage was a facade, bringing her only humiliation and heartache as Dominic showed no love, and she couldn't conceive. Upon discovering Dominic's infidelity, Alessia sought liberation through divorce. Yet, fate had more in store for her. Five years later, spurred by an anonymous email hinting at her lost child's whereabouts, she returns to the city with her twin babies in tow, determined to uncover the truth. As she navigates the tangled web of her past, a surprising twist awaits. Dominic, upon meeting her again, finds himself drawn to the woman she has become, unaware of her true identity as his former wife. Little does he know, the woman he's falling for is not only his ex-wife but also a powerful Doctor and Master Hacker.

Matapos ang tatlong taon ng walang pamamahal na pagsasama, nagpasya si Hera na hiwalayan ang bilyonaryong asawa na si Jaxen nang mamatay ang kanilang anak sa isang trahedya habang inuuna nito ang kanyang unang pag-ibig. Akala ni Jaxen ay hindi mabubuhay si Hera nang wala siya, ngunit makalipas ang isang taon, nagbalik si Hera bilang isang matagumpay at palaban na international designer. Ngayon, si Jaxen naman ang humahabol at nagmamakaawa, habang si Hera ay handa nang itapon ang lahat ng alaala nila para sa kanyang bagong simula. Sa pagitan ng paghihiganti at paghilom, kailangang piliin ni Hera kung bibigyan pa ba niya ng pagkakataon ang lalaking minsang sumira sa kanya o tuluyan na itong buburahin sa kanyang buhay.

Do you ever wish a secret billionaire would sweep you away to a tropical island? Do you ever wish that you could be like Cinderella and find your happily ever after with the prince? From New York Times bestselling author Krista Lakes, comes a sweet but spicy Billionaire Romance Series that will have you believing in happily ever after! Each story in this series is a stand-alone one. But with all the stories happen in one world, characters will reappear in other stories. ****** The First Set: Saltwater Kisses– An accidental marriage between Jack and Emma. Rainwater Kisses– Falling in love, and finding how they fit together with Owen and Kaylee. Freshwater Kisses– Finding love in childhood friends with Robbie and Sam. BONUS: Kisses From Jack: The first half of Saltwater Kisses, but from Jack's perspective! Timeless Love Stories: Champagne Kisses– A story of long lost love and second chances with Dean and Rachel. The Second Set: Sandcastle Kisses– Finding love in all the wrong places with Noah and Izzy Hurricane Kisses– Surviving the storm together with Logan and Olivia Barefoot Kisses– A Cinderella story with Aiden and Lena The Third Set: Sunrise Kisses– Ava and Bastian discovering true beauty Waterfall Kisses– Leo finally succumbing to Charlotte's charms Island Kisses: Gabe finally meets his match in Harper!

At the party for our first wedding anniversary, I hit the floor—face-first on a red carpet, gasping like a fish out of water. Carlo Pipino, my husband, had his arm draped around Gianna Verde, his childhood flame, sipping champagne and laughing. Gianna knew I was allergic to nuts. So, obviously, she bathed everything in hazelnut dressing. One bite and boom—my throat locked, my lungs lit up, and hives popped like confetti. I reached for my allergy meds—came up with a fistful of melted M&Ms instead. Gianna laughed when she saw my face. "Surprise! Carlo swapped your meds. Seriously, Siena, one nut? Dramatic much?" I slid off my chair, wheezing, while the crowd placed bets on how long my "performance" would last. "Carlo... my meds..." I croaked. "Please. I'm gonna die." He sighed, annoyed. "God, you're so dramatic. Why do women always play dead for attention? You know I love you. Just stop this show already." Right then, my heart shattered faster than my lungs could. I stopped begging. Hit the distress signal. Called my real family.

Rosa had suffered emotionally and physically abused by her husband. She had endured it for five years just for the sake of her son. After she had been raped and abused by her drunken husband, she found out she had another child for him. She makes up her mind that she will run away with her baby from her husband. She left her son but take away her baby far far away. With hope, she can start a new life and found new happiness. With help from her half-sister, she living well with her baby. However, after she starts to rent a house and work, she found out that she again makes a bad decision. Her big boss is a lazy bum and always makes trouble, his temperament is worst than her baby! What is even worst??? Her big boss is her housemate! Now, she wonders is she work hard to support herself and her baby or for her big boss?

Chester Ford brings home a female university student for the 10th time during our 10th wedding anniversary banquet. He walks into the banquet hall with the young lady in his arms. "Don't you see that your outfit is clashing with hers, Yuna Sutherland? Take off your dress. Right here and now." He slowly loosens his tie while I take a step back in panic. He then proceeds to tug my pearl necklace from my neck. "What are you waiting for? Stop acting like you're innocent. Your father tossed your younger sister to Ford Group to be a kept woman back then. He also practically delivered you straight onto my bed, all for 30 million dollars. I'll never forget how he looked when he was begging on his knees." Everyone eagerly watches the drama unfold with champagne glasses in hand. I stare at the wedding ring on his ring finger, which is close to becoming tarnished. For the 10th time, I request a divorce. Chester sneers. "How original of you, Yuna. Yet, you eventually kneel and plead for forgiveness every time. If you leave the Ford family, who's going to pay to keep your sister alive in the ICU?"

My adopted sister, Rebecca Lawson, steals the gift I painstakingly prepared for the Don and presents it at a family gathering. Everyone in the room is stunned. So, my parents turned what was supposed to be my engagement party into a celebration banquet for Rebecca. They sit together and raise their champagne glasses to toast her, while I collapse alone in the bathroom, hitting my head and bleeding out. After regaining some consciousness, I use all my strength to call them for help, but only the mafia's consigliere and my fiance—Yves Gilbert—answers my calls. "Tessa, why didn't you come to Rebecca's celebration? She felt hurt by your absence! I know you've always been jealous that she could easily gain everyone's affection, but it's what she deserves. "Quickly come over and apologize to Rebecca. Don't disappoint us any further." Yves hangs up the phone after saying that. I stare at the darkened phone screen with an unsightly smile. They don't know that the gift I have prepared for the Don is still a half-finished product and needs to be repaired. However, I don't have the time to tell them. Because I am about to die of illness.

"Aku tidak pernah menganggap diriku pahlawan dalam cerita siapa pun. Bahkan dalam hidupku sendiri, aku adalah pecundang yang menyerah pada keadaan." Lucas Mahendra Putra. "Lucas, pria yang dingin, angkuh, dan penuh aturan. Tapi entah kenapa, di balik semua itu, aku merasa dia bisa jadi tempatku berlindung. Sayangnya, tembok yang dia bangun terlalu tinggi untuk kugapai." Sera Aluna Pratama. *** Sera tidak pernah meminta dilahirkan dalam keluarga yang menghancurkan hidupnya. Sejak remaja, dia dipaksa menanggung dosa-dosa ibunya yang kecanduan judi dan alkohol. Ibunya menjual Sera kepada Rosa, pemilik bar sekaligus mucikari, untuk melunasi utang. Sebagai pelayan bar, Sera bekerja tanpa upah, menjalani hidup penuh tekanan. Meski terus dipaksa oleh Rosa untuk menuruti kehendak pelanggan, Sera gigih mempertahankan kehormatannya. Hidup Sera berubah setelah pertemuannya dengan Lucas, pria kaya yang dingin dan tidak percaya cinta. Pertemuan itu membawa mereka pada kesepakatan yang tidak biasa. Pernikahan kontrak untuk saling memenuhi kebutuhan masing-masing. Lucas ingin menyelamatkan warisannya, sementara Sera butuh kebebasan dari masa lalunya. Namun, hubungan mereka tidak semulus itu. Tembok yang Lucas bangun untuk melindungi dirinya perlahan runtuh saat Sera masuk ke dalam hidupnya. Tapi masa lalu yang kelam, kesalahpahaman, dan trauma mendalam menguji cinta mereka. Ketika cinta mulai tumbuh, sebuah pengkhianatan membuat segalanya hancur. Sera pergi dengan hati yang remuk, sementara Lucas didera rasa bersalah yang tidak berkesudahan. Perjalanan mereka tidak berhenti di sana. Dalam upayanya menebus kesalahan, Lucas berusaha mencari Sera yang menghilang tanpa jejak. Di tengah pencarian itu, Lucas mulai memahami betapa berharganya Sera dalam hidupnya. Ketika mereka akhirnya dipertemukan kembali, cinta yang sempat terhenti perlahan tumbuh kembali. Namun, kebahagiaan itu kembali diuji oleh kenyataan pahit yang sulit diterima. Mereka harus memilih. Bertahan dan melawan semua rintangan, atau menyerah dan kehilangan segalanya. Bisakah cinta menyembuhkan dua jiwa yang terluka, atau justru menyeret mereka kembali ke jurang penderitaan?