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SOPHIE HUNTSBERGER found her way to a new life and new family when she ran from the physical and sexual abuse at the hands of her father. She has blossomed, healed in ways she never imagined she would or could within the safe arms of her adoptive family. ARRICK CARRERO has been her rock, her best friend and her protector for years, but even he cannot get to the root of her growing emptiness. Sophie is lost. And she's reaching out for anything to fill the void and cure whatever ails her. When Sophie realises the answer has been within arms reach all along, she’s unable to prepare herself for Arrick’s spiralling emotions. What was once innocent now comes into question - and life does not always let the heart prevail. Characters that will break your heart, as well as each other’s.

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!

"Kung gagawa ako ng anak na bago ay sisiguraduhin kong sisimulan ko ngayong gabi," I cut her words and stated. Natigilan siya roon. Nakikita ko ang pagkalito sa mga mata niya habang nakatitig sa akin. "Akala ko ba ang mastermind ng pagkamatay ng pamilya mo ang dahilan kaya ka narito sa kuwarto ko?" pang-asar niyang tanong. "Bakit pakiramdam ko gusto mo lang akong landiin ngayon?" "Now you're talking, Mayumi." I pulled her waist and kissed her passionately. She tried not to respond, but she did. "Fucking me won't answer your queries, Isidro..." sumisinghap niyang sabi habang nakatingin sa mga labi ko. "Yeah, right. But fucking you will make you again mine!" ****** Isidro “ICE” Ferreira - Mafia boss of the FSO. Associate of Foedus Organization. Cold as ice when he kills. But… he softened when he settled down. He did his best for a simple life, hid his identity, and lived like an ordinary employee until his wife and daughter were bombed to their death. Being shattered in his dream of a happy family, he wants revenge. Retaliation. Plan. Acceptance. Ice Ferreira promises himself that he won't stop until he has the justice he needs… but destiny is his number one enemy as he encounters the same woman who brought all his pain before; the woman he suspected for the death of his family. Mayumi Lumacad - a beautiful Filipina nanny slash assassin, who will make Ice believe again in fate and endless danger in love. ****** This is a story that is close to a real Mafia way of life. If you are a sucker for romance and simple plot, better not read this!!!

A die-hard fan girl who wish nothing but the best for her idol, the vocalist of the rock band named Forgotten Souls, Kiel De Ocampo. Acel Jean Acuzar, the heiress of A&S Incorporated, secretly hoping Kiel would notice her again after years of waiting for him to come back. From buying their albums, attending their world tour concerts, and fan meetings, she asked nothing but to be recognized again by him. Not until one night, their world meets and collide as one. When the purest love she gave to the most self-centered man turned into a waste, until when can she consider herself a fan?

When you truly love someone, mistakes will never change your feelings because the mind only gets angry but your heart still cares and that's all that matters. Veronica Chrystelle Valderama is your typical ideal woman. Maganda, matalino yun nga lang brat sa paningin ng ibang tao. She has everything a woman could have but she's not the type who keep everything for herself. She is helping a foundation for orphans and less fortunate children but she's kept it a secret. She's an heiress, an international model and she had anything every woman wished to have pero sa kabila ng tinatamasang karangyaan nananatiling mababa ang kalooban nya. She maybe bratty and spoiled but she's also sweet and generous at all times. Hanggang sa nakilala niya ang isang gwapong negosyanteng matalik na kaibigan ng Kuya niya. Masungit, suplado at lahat na lang ata ng katangian nito ay kinaiinisan niya. He is... Ret. Major, Nathaniel Devon Castillo, an ex-military, a businessman with oozing with sex appeal. But their first encounter didn't leave her a good impression. One day the guy showed up in their mansion, not to visit her brothers but to be her...personal body guard. She's irritated, irked and dismayed but she can't do anything because her father decided. She promised to herself that she'll do anything to annoy the guy but little did she know she's falling for him...so hard to the point that she doesn't know how to recover. Their relationship started and ended too fast, yong tipong kakasimula palang, natapos din agad sa di malamang dahilan. Malalampasan kaya niya ang sakit ng katotohanan kapag natuklasan nya na ang sekretong matagal na nitong inililihim sa kanya? Will her love enough to forgive and give chance to a broken billionaire?

Lorenzo hates the likes of Tamara--- a user and a gold-digger. Para sa kanya ay wala itong pinagkaiba sa dati niyang kasintahan na si Charmaine. He was even disgusted with the idea that Tamara was having an affair with a married man just to get money. He doesn't like her. . . he was so sure of that. But how come he lust over her? How can he explain the urge of wanting to take her? Paano niya nga ba tatanggapin na unti-unti ay nagkaroon na ng puwang sa buhay niya ang katulad nito? Ang gusto lang naman niya ay ang maturuan ito ng leksyon dahil sa paghuthot na ginagawa sa mga may-edad nang lalaki. He'll teach her a lesson that she'll never forget in this lifetime--- a lesson that he'll give her in his own way. . . in a savage way!

Naging alipin ng lungkot at bangungot si Drake, ng mawala ang pinakamamahal niyang si Janella dahil sa kanyang kagagawan. Ang masakit pa, dala dala nito ang magiging anak na sana nila. Sa galit ng magulang nito sa kanya, ni hindi na niya nalaman kung saan ito inilagak ng mga magulang nito. Akala niya ay hindi na siya iibig muli, subalit, biglang tumibok ang puso niya, sa isang babae, si Justine, na hindi niya makausap man lang ng maayos, dahil parang galit na galit ito sa kanya. Paano niya paaamuin ang isang matapang na lion, kung hindi niya alam kung ano ang pinaghuhugutan ng inis nito sa kanya? o siya ang lalayo sa babae kapag nalaman niya ang lihim sa pagkatao nito?

Isang babae na ang pangarap ay maipaghiganti ang kanyang mga magulang. Isang babae na ginamit ang katawan para makamit ang hustisya. Matagumpayan kaya ni Ellie na ipagpatuloy ang kanyang nasimulan kung nahulog na siya sa poging Mayor na si Lucky Gulbory?

Being the head of the family, kay Marco na atang ang responsibilidad na palaguin ang kumpanyang itinaguyod ng pamilya pati na rin ang pagpapalaki sa nakababatang kapatid na si Beatriz. He had worked hard, played all his cards wisely para marating ang kung anumang narating niya ngayon. Aside from being the CEO of Fuentabella Conglomerate, together with his two mates ay naitayo nila ang FHM Management. He then finally decided the inevitable, to settle down because part of him longed for something warm like the sunshine. How cheesy it may sound he wanted something like what Beatriz possess. Love and family. Everything was doing fine. He's waiting for Poleen to be ready until he get a taste of her. Her sweet, innocent Cielo. Consuelo Sta. Maria, ang dalagang napiling ipakasal kay Stefano Hernandez. Ang naturang kasal ang magiging kaganapan sa matagal ng plano ng parehong haligi pamilya. She give it a try, kung para sa abuelo niya ay gagawin niya ang lahat. Stefano seems nice sa kabila ng pagiging stiff at aloof. Until their paths cross, the remarkable Marco Antonio Fuentabella Would she succumbed to heat everytime Marco initiates it? Paano na ang nalalapit niyang kasal kay Stef? Would she commit?

Astrid and Croft were highschool sweethearts. Sandalan nila ang isa't-isa kaya nang mawala ang mga magulang ni Croft, hindi hinayaan ni Astrid na hindi matapos ni Croft ang pag-aaral nito. She did everything to support him, holding on to his promise that he will marry her pagkauwi nito galing sa unang paglalayag. Pero sa araw ng pagdaong ng Lumiriana, walang Croft na dumating at walang kasalang naganap. Seven years later, Astrid is now one of the famous actresses in the country. Sa bago nitong pelikula, karamihan ng eksena ay kukunan sa isang cruise ship. Wala siyang problema sa dagat. Ang problema, ang kapitan ng barkong sasakyan nila! The ship will sail, the cameras will roll. Pero ang puso niya, makadaong kayang ligtas mula kay Croft?