Skin In The Game

"You take me for a fool?” He yelled, gripping my arms tightly, his fingers making sure to leave marks. “I would never lie about something of utmost importance, Diego”, I tried to convince him while earnestly trying to save myself from his strong grip. “No one dares to look me in the face and lie.” He said while gripping my arms more strongly than ever. “Yet, you stand here, lying to my face. You want to use me against my father as your revenge, isn't that right Adriana?” With that, he let go of my arms, shoving me aside angrily—whilst I hit my head against a door frame. _______________ A strong-willed yet vulnerable young lady from a mafia family finds herself stuck in a marriage with a rival heir arranged by both families as a means to stop bloodshed among them. Her husband, being the mafia heir, is a stern person who is feared by members of the syndicate. He hates negotiating and solves his problems on his own. But, when he falls in love with the daughter of the rival family, will it complicate his plans? What will happen when circumstances force them to choose between love and loyalty to their families? How will it affect their lives? A tale where love and vengeance intertwine and the hearts of two individuals are tested against the ultimate betrayal.

Hanggang saan ka dadalhin ng mga pangarap mo sa buhay? Si Gianna Camia Lopez o kilala bilang si Mia ay isang 21 years old 3rd year college student na nakipagsapalaran sa syudad upang makapaghanap ng trabaho at mapaaral ang kanyang sarili. Sa kagustuhang maabot ang kanyang mga pangarap at matulungan ang kanyang pamilya sa parehas na pagkakataon, ay pinasok ni Mia ang ika nga nila'y butas ng karayom. Naging dancer ito ng isang sikat na club, Alhambra kung tawagin. At kung saan ay makikilala niya ang lalaking magpapabago sa buhay niya. Isang naiibang lalaki ang makakaagaw sa atensyon ng dilag. The search for that one man begins after that one night in Alhambra.

She thinks he’s a monster. He thinks she’s fate. And she ran. But what if the real danger was yet to be unleashed? Trigger Warning: This book contains morally gray werewolves, aggressive mate bonds, and a love interest who doesn’t understand the concept of personal space. Forced intimacy? Physical, magical, boy on girl, girl on girl... Dubious consent? Why stop at the MMC? If you like your romance with a side of "this is probably a red flag," proceed with caution (and maybe a glass of wine). A fantasy adventure steeped in dark romance, where a haunted warrior may be the submissive heroine’s greatest protector—or her ruin. She ran from him once, but fate, magic, and desire dragged her back. He destroyed her life, and now, with the future of the world at stake, he can’t trust himself not to destroy her again. CHAPTER PREVIEW: Lyra swallowed hard, her throat dry, but the words escaped her lips before she could stop them. “I’m a reject,” she whispered, her voice cracking. “The man who was supposed to be my mate chose my sister instead.” His palms slammed the wall beside her head as his roar blew the hair out of her face. Lyra flinched, recoiling. His growl deepened, reverberating through the small space. “Whoever rejected you is irrelevant,” he snarled, his voice dripping with finality. “You. Belong. To me.”

I endured hundreds of injections just to give Stanley Brighton a child. He was moved to tears and held me, promising that even if we couldn't have children, he would love only me. I diligently followed the doctor's advice and underwent treatment. The day I confirmed my pregnancy, I was so excited that I wanted to rush home and share the good news with Stanley. But what awaited me was unimaginable. Stanley and the female tenant we shared the apartment with were lying naked together in the bathroom, sharing an intimate bath. He was behind her, holding her close, his lips incessantly biting at her earlobes. "I'll give you as many children as you want! Ten, eight—whatever it takes! Just divorce her!" "Alright, just give me some time. I'll divorce her for sure!" Hearing their whispered entanglement, I turned away, stepping into the rain, determined to leave. I would disappear to a place where Stanley could never find me, not in this lifetime.

Kaze Lee just married the woman of his life, Darcy Quint, but on the night of their wedding, his family sent him to fight in a war on behalf of his brother. Forced to leave his wife alone, he fought many brutal battles and won many of them, ultimately winning the war. He returned with glory and honor, but his wicked brother poisoned him because of jealousy, turning him into a retard. Fortunately, an intimate session with his wife cured him. Never forgetting the oppression of his family and the insults he received from the world, he ought to take revenge on those who hurt him and his wife now that he had awakened.

Anna Walton hasn't had an easy life, but that all changes when she applies to be the caretaker for Jack Weston. The last member of a wealthy family with a rare mental illness. Each day Jack believes he is a different person, but one thing remains constant: his lust for Anna. His loyal caretaker, she fulfills his every need, but after each night she's left wondering: will she ever really know this stranger in her bed?

Lumaking salat sa maraming bagay si Candy, kaya pangarap niyang maiahon sa hirap ang kanyang pamilya at mapagtapos ng pag-aaral ang kanyang magkakapatid. Nagsisikap siya ng husto upang maabot ang mga ito. At syempre gaya ng pinagarap ng maraming babae, pangarap rin nyang magkaroon ng mala Cinderellang love story. "... lilinawin ko lang first requirements ng magiging prince charming ay Rich capital R I C H --- rich, as in mayaman ung gagawin akong Cinderella ng buhay nya, Pak ganon. Diba bongga ? Pero mas angat pag complete package basta alam nio na yon...? "Kaya kung ikaw lalaki ay wala sa nabanggit wag ka nang magtanggka. Dahil sinasabi ko sayo RED FLAG ka na agad." Nangangarap magkaroon ng prince charming na gagawin siyang reyna ng palasyo nito. Pero paano pa ba mangyayari yon,eh ang pasaway niyang puso, kinilig at nainlove sa isang kargador ng Ricemill at kahit anong iwas niya rito ito parin ang itinitibok ng kanyang puso. Paano ba niya pipigilan ang pusong umibig dito? Susugal ba siyang mahalin ito at i let go nalang ang mala Cinderellang love story na pinangarap niya? Darating pa kaya ang prince charming na inasam niya? Ano kaya ang mananaig pusong nagmamahal o isip na umaasam?

Reed had always been a tough cookie, with his powerful charisma and billionaire status, he always got away from any trouble. Nobody dared to question him, Reed did what Reed wanted. His love for power and control manifested in his fighting career. He was a renowned MMA fighter, a notorious heartbreaker and a careless prince. His love life stayed in the shadows, always in the dark of night, never crossing the sunlight. Until one day, his mortal wound brought him to Han Yeri, whose personality mirrored him and challenged the status quo. For the first time in his life, Reed's life turned upside down - all because of a woman, an unexpected one at that... one that crossed the sunlight.

After three years of living with my wife’s family, everyone thought they could treat me like a pushover. Me? I’m just waiting for her to hold my hand before I can give her the world.

It started off as been an omega, slowly Zelda found herself wrapped around the clutches of her Lycan Triplets Mate. It was hatred, obsession and war while she was stucked in between. Brothers turned enemies, rogues, and foes, while Zelda was in the midst of all chaos hoping to be free. Would love free her? Or would her triplet mate forge an alliance to be with her? But no! They all wanted her, yearning for her to be theirs alone. Zelda fought her feelings bravely, but her zeal was nothing compared to the mate bond. So she fell deeply for her triplet mates, having no power to choose between them. Now the question is, who would be her actual mate? Would she be fated to all three? Or should we see what the moon goddess does about it? Find out!