Self Deception

I licked her earlobe and whispered, "You're a good girl, Amelia. Let me corrupt you." She began moaning and said, "Please, please," over and over under her breath. I wanted her so badly, but I wanted to enjoy this moment even more. "I'm going to make you come, baby. I'm going to make you come so hard that you lose control of your body. When I'm done with you, you'll be a villain, too," I whispered in her ear. Adrian Chase was the King of DC and the most feared lawyer in the country. Laws bent for him, as simple as that. Amelia Hartley's quest for justice made her the target of one of the largest and most corrupt pharmaceutical companies. Their paths collide, and a dangerous attraction draws them into a web of desire and deception. They both seek justice, but Adrian is willing to break hell for it. Will Amelia burn it with him, or will she become one more pawn in Adrian's quest for revenge? Empire of Deception is created by Amelie Bergen, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

When Jane comes across a wounded stranger, Nicholas , who has been shot, her instinct to help overrides her caution. Little does she know that her act of kindness will plunge her into a labyrinth of intrigue. As she tends to Nicholas wounds, an undeniable connection forms between them, drawing her closer to a man whose secrets could shatter everything she believes in. He is a wanted criminal, and her own police force tasks her with the daunting mission of tracking him down. Struggling with conflicting emotions, Jane finds herself torn between her duty as a detective and her growing affection for Nicholas.

BLURB: Where loyalty is a luxury, love is a deadly sin Emma Carter's world is turned upside down when her sister's treacherous actions destroy all she cherishes. She is compelled to wed Luca Moretti, a merciless mafia leader, and finds herself ensnared in a complex web of lies and longing, altering her destiny forever in a world where loyalty can be deadly. As Rexxie's malice escalates, Emma's heart is torn between vengeance and vulnerability. Luca's secrets whisper darkness, yet his touch ignites a forbidden passion. Will Emma succumb to the shadows of her past or risk everything for a future with a man who may destroy her? Dive into a world of twisted loyalty, heart-wrenching betrayal, and intoxicating love."

Sa kuwento ng pag-ibig, panlilinlang, at pagbabago, sumasalamin ang kwento ni Sofie, isang babae na nagtrabaho sa isang club upang matustusan ang pangangailangan ng kanyang pamilya. Isang araw, dumating si Matias Chavez, ang may-ari ng isang condo at ilang illegal na negosyo, na nagdulot ng pag-ibig at kaguluhan sa buhay ni Sofie. Ngunit ang pag-ibig na inakala niya ay hindi ganap, dahil may kakambal si Matias na si Mateo na puno ng inggit at galit sa kanya. Nahulog ang puso ni Sofie kay Matias, ngunit hindi niya alam na ang lalaking minamahal niya ay hindi palaging si Matias, kundi ang kanyang kakambal na si Mateo. Sa gitna ng mga pagpapanggap at panlilinlang, nagpatuloy ang pag-ibig ni Sofie kay Matias. Ngunit ang pagkakataon na mabuo ang kanilang pamilya ay laging nasa panganib dahil sa mga plano ni Mateo na sirain ang relasyon nila. Napapaligiran ng mga pagsubok, pagkakamali, at sakit, nagpasya si Sofie na gantihan si Matias at ipakita ang kanyang galit. Ngunit sa gitna ng lahat ng ito, maaaring mayroong pag-asang mabuo ang kanilang pag-ibig at magkaroon ng pangalawang pagkakataon. Sa huli, ang kwento ng pag-ibig nina Sofie at Matias ay nagpapakita ng mga sakripisyo, pagkakamali, at pag-asa. Ito ay isang kuwento na magpapaalala sa atin na ang pag-ibig ay hindi perpekto, ngunit may kakayahan itong magdulot ng pagbabago at pagpapatawad.

Mabel was forced to marry a billionaire after her father's company hit the rock. Williams, a ruthless billionaire with a soft spot for Mabel. He married her with a cold desire for an heir. Along the line, Mabel became pregnant. Just as she was about to share the news with Williams, she catches him in bed with her best friend. Brokenhearted and resolute, Mabel runs away and finds solace in the hands of William's cousin, Lavia. Still, as Williams plots to reclaim what he feels is rightfully his, the web of lies gets increasingly intricate. Will Mabel succeed in escaping the shackles of her past, or will William's unrelenting pursuit force her to return to her painful circumstances? Find out in this intriguing story.

I never expected my boss to blackmail me into marriage. Ethan Sinclair the cold, calculating billionaire who never cracks a smile holds a secret over my head, forcing me into a fake marriage to secure his family’s inheritance. I hate him for it, but I need the money to save my brother’s life. The rules are simple: play the devoted wife for a year, follow his lead in public, and stay out of his way behind closed doors. But as sparks fly and buried secrets unravel, I realize Ethan isn’t just ruthless, he’s hiding something even more dangerous. The closer I get, the harder it becomes to remember this is all just a contract. Because falling for the devil was never part of the deal.

Mistreated her whole life by the family she was adopted into, Dakota Stone still strives to win her stepfamily’s love and approval despite their aloof and uncaring behavior towards her. Her life takes an unexpected turn when Elias Persson, a cold and intimidating billionaire, who was supposed to marry her sister, takes a sudden interest in her instead. Faced with a shocking betrayal by her fiancé and sister, she turns to Elias with a surprising proposal - a contract marriage. As long buried secrets in her family come to light, will the weight of her family’s deeds destroy her or will she find a safe haven in the arms of Elias?

Maica Delmundo is a well-known model—beautiful, sexy, intelligent, and admired by many. It seems like she has it all. But beneath her fame lies a hidden secret, one that could ruin the career she has worked so hard to protect. What is the secret she’s keeping? Is she ready to let go of her success? Or will she hold onto it, even if it means losing the man she loves?

Cleo couldn't be more excited to give the best gift to her best friend Danica when she agreed to be her and her husband's surrogate. But a one-night stand between her and Danica's husband, Franco, who turns up to be her ex-boyfriend, will turn everything upside down. She gets pregnant, and she and Franco have no choice but to make Danica believe that the child she is bearing is from surrogacy. How long will they hide the truth, and when it explodes, how will Danica accept it?

What if death wasn't the end? What if your soul could live on, even after your body had stopped breathing? What if there was a way to come back to life, even after you had died? These are the questions that haunted Alessia, a young lady who died a few days to her wedding. Finding herself in the afterlife, Alessia was given a chance at a second life - but only if she could find the soul that her own had been intertwined with from birth. What if the 31 days given to her to complete her task is only about her own survival but also to unravel secrets? And what if she isn't fated to live again?