Sinister Smirk

Lila Reid’s life of privilege has always felt like a gilded cage. As the wallflower daughter of the powerful Richard Reid, she has always shy away from the cameras due to her traumatic experience when she was a kid. But when a series of sinister threats against her family emerge, her father hires his best friend, Caleb Marshall to be her bodyguard. Caleb Marshall with his commanding presence and rugged good looks, awakens something dark and primal within Lila. She can't help but be drawn to the way his eyes linger on her, the subtle brush of his hand against hers that sends shivers down her spine. The forbidden nature of their attraction only intensifies her desire. Every stolen glance and accidental touch fuels a hunger she’s never felt before, a need she knows is dangerous but impossible to resist. Caleb Marshall known in his other life as Alpha Marshall has always been a man of honor, fiercely loyal to his best friend Richard Reid. Protecting Richard’s daughter, Lila, was supposed to be a straightforward task, but the moment he saw her, he felt an overwhelming pull. She is his second chance mate, a bond he thought he’d never feel again. The fact that Lila is human and already promised to another man only adds to the torment. Every moment he spends with Lila is a test of his restraint. Her scent, her closeness, the way she looks at him with a mix of innocence and desire—it drives him to the edge. He is consumed by a dark, primal need to claim her, to mark her as his despite knowing the consequences. The forbidden nature of their attraction gnaws at his control, making every touch, every heated gaze a battle against his deepest instincts

By day, Alexis Sullivan plays the perfect wife. By night, she hunts werewolves. But when a mission goes wrong, she’s saved by a powerful, golden-eyed beast—Donte Salvador. He should’ve killed her. Instead, he whispered his name and left her aching for more. The next day, she walks into a business interview only to meet Gabriel Salvador, a dangerously gorgeous CEO with the same last name. His smirk is sinful, his touch lingers, and when he looks at her? It’s like he knows exactly what she tastes like. As bodies drop and secrets burn, Alexis is caught in a deadly game of obsession, betrayal… and the one man she should never crave. He’s her prey. She’s his temptation. But who’s really hunting who? ............ He watches me amused, like he’s enjoying my struggle to resist him. Then, with a slow, deliberate smirk, he murmurs— "You can keep pretending you don’t want this… or you can let me ruin you properly."

This is the story of a woman deceived and killed just to claim things that should have been rightfully hers. Let's meet the main character, Ellaine Santiago, and how she faced a situation she could never undo. She became an orphan at a young age due to her parents' death in a car accident, leading her to live with her Aunt Amanda, who raised her until she reached adulthood. It was there that she also met a man who captured her heart, Dave De Guzman. They deeply loved each other, eventually planning to get married. Little did she know that this would be the beginning of a life-changing event, as her cousin Josephine, Aunt Amanda's only child, returned home. Unbeknownst to Ellaine, Josephine's vacation plan had sinister intentions to steal and seduce her fiancé, Dave. Dave fell for Josephine's seduction, leading Josephine to plot Ellaine's murder to completely win Dave over. In an unexpected turn of events, Ellaine almost lost her life at Josephine's hands, falling into a waterfall and losing consciousness. Presumed dead, Ellaine was buried by her family, and Josephine successfully took Dave away from her. Upon her return, Ellaine was ready to hold her cousin and those who wronged her accountable for her near-death experience. But is she truly ready to confront the people who were once dear to her and fight for her love with Dave De Guzman? Let's follow the story of Ella Santiago in the novel titled "The Revenge of Ellaine" by Jenny Agsangre.

Billionaire Adrian Calloway had everything—power, success, and a woman he loved. But when Elena Carter, the only woman he ever trusted, seemingly betrayed him, his world shattered. Now, years later, he returns with a plan: force her into a contract job, make her pay for her sins, and then cast her aside. But as he tightens his grip, cracks appear in his revenge plot. The deeper he digs, the more he uncovers a sinister truth—Elena never betrayed him. The real culprit? His best friend, Lucas Bennett, who forged evidence to keep them apart. Fueled by guilt, passion, and unresolved emotions, Adrian finds himself at a crossroads with more frenemies unveiling. Will he seek redemption or lose the only woman who ever truly loved him?

The world between werewolves and Lycans was divided by ancient rivalries. Nina, a young orphan, was promised as a gift and forced to be a breeder to the ruthless, cruel and selfish Alpha King Rogan. She dreams of escape and love but when she attempts to flee, she discovers a shocking truth—the very king she despises is her fated mate. Just as Nina starts to give in to his charms, a long-lost cousin, Agnes, resurfaces, revealing Nina's true identity as a Lycan. She had a new responsibility of running to protect her hybrid children. Fifteen years later, tragedy strikes. Nina's husband is dead, her children were kidnapped, and she has to confront a sinister enemy and uncover shocking family secrets.

Could anything be more worse than a betrayal from the ones you loved and trust the most? "You better not be an ingrate or you sure will regret it for the rest of your life, that you know pretty well.. Understood?" "Yes sir!" I managed to answer back as rivers of tears were already rushing down from my eyes. I rubbed the tears off my face with the back of my palm as I walked to the exit of the office. Join Diana Roberts on a heart-wrenching odyssey through betrayal, survival, and the quest for identity. When her mother's tragic death thrusts her into a vicious family power struggle, Diana is cast into the unforgiving streets. Yet, in the shadows of despair, she encounters unlikely allies, including the compassionate Jake Stewart. As she battles demons from her past, a sinister conspiracy unfolds, revealing a tangled web of deception, crime, and a shocking family secret. Can Diana break free from the chains of her lineage, or will she succumb to the darkness that threatens to consume her newfound life? Uncover the gripping saga of one girl's resilience against a world determined to break her.

“I don't want to go back there…” I shuffled back on my feet, my leg catching against a root making me stumble and fall while the three men loomed over me, something akin to interest in their eyes. “Be calm. We do not seek to harm you. Let us help you. You are a member of Silver hollow pack, right? We'll get you back in and in return…” One of them paused, crouching down to my level, a smirk on his handsome face. “You can help us princess”

In the high stakes world of wealth, philanthropy, and power plays, Shadows of Desire weaves a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. At the center of it all is Sophie Langston, a passionate and driven woman who co-founded a charitable foundation with her long-time business partner and lover, James Thornton. Their organization, built on the ideals of changing the world, has become a beacon of hope for struggling communities. But as the foundation grows in influence, so do the enemies lurking in the shadows. Sophie and James find their relationship and partnership tested when an unexpected visitor walks into their lives, Richard Mallory, a disgraced businessman with a tainted past. Despite having tried to undermine the foundation before, Richard proposes a substantial investment, claiming he wants to make amends. Torn between suspicion and the potential benefits for their projects, Sophie reluctantly agrees, setting off a chain of events that unravel deep-seated conspiracies and hidden agendas. Soon after, whispers of internal conflict and financial instability begin to surface. Rumors swirl about a power struggle between Sophie and James, putting their relationship under intense public scrutiny. Behind the scenes, they uncover a more sinister plot at play. Dominic Kane, a ruthless corporate raider infamous for hostile takeovers and blackmail, has set his sights on their foundation. With a history of exploiting the vulnerable for profit, Kane sees their organization as his next target, aiming to use it as a pawn in his larger schemes. As Sophie and James grapple with this new threat, they must navigate a web of deceit, power struggles, and hidden motives. Old allies resurface, trust is tested, and secrets from the past are unearthed, forcing the couple to confront their own vulnerabilities...

She is off-limits. Pure as snow. Too good for Hades to claim. The stoic new COO of Hunter Industries was Will Hunter's right hand man and best friend. His sister isn't for Harmon to have. Eight years his junior. The life of any party. He would do anything to protect her smile. He fulfilled all her wishes… Except her persistent requests for him to fuck her. He would never cross that line. One too many drinks brings about a moment of weakness. Four years of restraint shatters and he finally succumbs to his secret desire for her. They fuck until dawn. Harmon plans to escape on a business trip to Cupid’s Cove, Will's private island. He hopes a month away will cool the mutual fire their one night stand awakened. But Olivia won't be deterred. After her decade long crush finally fucked her senseless, she wants more. She follows him to paradise, determined to make him fuck her again. What she doesn't know is Harmon is a dangerous man, hiding a past filled with sinister secrets and lethal, psychotic killers. One reckless mistake in her pursuit of him sees Harmon facing off with a deadly assassin. Stuck in the middle, Olivia has no choice but to entrust her safety to him. Forced to stay by her side, they get up close and personal. Day and night. Her questions are many. His willingness to answer is nonexistent. The mission: keep her alive until he can send her home. The problem: they are in paradise, surrounded by cutthroat enemies with scores to settle and hidden agendas. The shadows of the underworld are the least of his problems. How long can he keep her in the dark when all he wants to do is fuck the fear out of her eyes?

"I'm not the jealous type. But what's mine is mine. I could kill for what's mine. No one has the right to kiss you, touch you, or care for you. That's what I was born to do." His words echoed in the depths of my soul. "I'm leaving, and you can't stop me!" I tried to put up a fight, but it was all futile against his dominating form. "The only way you can leave me is through death. And even after you die, even the devil will make sure you serve me in hell because I am his master," A sinister smile spread across his face. That was the moment I knew I was doomed. *** Lance and Viella have been married for four years without conception. Enduring the persistent nagging from Lance's mother was becoming hell on earth for Viella, and the only way she could live a happy life was to get pregnant by any means possible to produce an heir for the Rollins family. The perfect plan was set in motion, and Viella brought in a surrogate to bear a child for them while she pretended to be pregnant. This was the biggest secret they were to guard with their lives. But what happens when this secret not only spills but Viella loses her husband to the surrogate? What happens when Viella finally finds a man who is ready to burn the world for her, only to be haunted by the demons of her past? Let's find out in this toe-curling romance story of love, betrayal, and lust.