Stepping Into

“You’ll be my wife until I secure the inheritance. After that, we walk away from each other. Don’t worry—I’ll make sure you get your fair share.” — Walter Robles Desperate to earn a little more, Samantha agreed to her boss Walter’s unusual offer—to pretend as his girlfriend during a family event. It was supposed to be just for a day. Nothing more, nothing less. But everything changed when Walter accepted the condition his family had set: No marriage, no inheritance. Since she had something to get from the deal, Samantha agreed once again. But this time, she wasn’t stepping in as a pretend girlfriend—she was signing up to be his wife. But what happens when the lines start to blur? When emotions they shouldn’t be feeling begin to grow? When their act finally ends, what will they choose—to walk away as planned, or to hold on to something real they never meant to build?

Ava White is a hot-tempered, feisty, and lethal assassin. She’s determined to be the one to take over the English mafia after her father and has no problem stepping on a few toes to get what she wants. When given the option of marrying Leonardo De Los Santos, the Spanish mafia heir, she accepts. Whatever feelings she had developed for her bodyguard, Leroy Anderson, she buries to go through with the marriage. The clash of these two powerful personalities in matrimony catches the attention of unsuspected enemies. Alliances are broken, loyalty is questioned, respect is trampled, and trust is kept to the bare minimum as the merged mafias endeavour to eliminate every single one of their enemies. When Ava finally realizes that whatever she had with Leroy is far from over, her new-found feelings for Leonardo are put to the test. Caught up in a heated love triangle, she accepts the choice death makes for her. But what happens when one mysteriously escapes death, and returns, ready to kill or be killed? Caught between love and loyalty, which would be the better option?

“Elena Verlice, you are under arrest for aiding and possibly abetting the escape of an inmate. All you say now may or may not be used against you in the court of law so, you have the right to remain silent.” The voice of the fat policeman that looked like he had lived his whole life on donuts resounded in my office as he cuffed me. Oh my God! What the hell is going on? Why am I being accused of helping her escape? Wait…. He escaped? Tears started to well in my eyes. “How could he betray me this way? I had risked everything for him and this is all I get? I really hoped that he wasn't going to do it. I guess I was only a stepping stone in his elaborate plan. I guess I was the only one who fell, both in love and in life. I thought he…...” I trailed off in thought tears began to pour from my face for the first time in forever.

Natalia Punongbayan. Is an extraordinary woman. Kapag sinabing extra. Malamang higit pa sa normal ang kaya niyang gawin. She can ruin the life of other just by stepping into their lives. Dahil palos kung ituring siya ng mga kaibigan ay kaya niyang lusutan ang lahat ng problemang kinasasangkutan. She is a con-artist. She can manipulate the mind of her victims. Magaling siyang magpanggap at takasan ang problema sa isang pitik lang. Ngunit sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon ay bumaliktad ang dating komportable niyang buhay nang magkamali siya sa isang mission. Dahil maling kasal pala ang sinira niya nang magpanggap siya bilang kabit at nabuntis ng groom na sana'y target n'ya. Ngayon tila siya na ang pinaglalaruan ng tadhana nang hindi na siya pakawalan ni Argo Greensmith ang lalakng gusto siyang pagbayarin sa lahat ng ginawa n'ya.

In the wake of heartbreak, Aria's life takes an unexpected turn when her marriage to Adam Miller ends in divorce. Left to pick up the shattered pieces of her dreams, Aria embarks on a journey of self-discovery and resilience. As fate would have it, Aria's path to healing intertwines with a stroke of fortune. Through perseverance and determination, she transforms her setbacks into stepping stones, rising from the ashes of her past. Empowered by her newfound independence, Aria harnesses her strengths to build a successful career, amassing wealth beyond her wildest dreams. Yet, amidst her triumph, the shadows of the past linger. When Adam reappears, seeking reconciliation and perhaps redemption, Aria is faced with a tumult of emotions. Can she forgive the man who once broke her heart? Will she risk the security she's built for the chance of love renewed? In My Secret Billionaire Ex-wife, Aria navigates the complexities of love, loss, and second chances, discovering that true wealth lies not only in material riches but in the resilience of the human spirit.

In this life, I told my father I didn't want to marry Leon Williams. I'd rather marry his half-brother instead. My father was shocked—after all, everyone in town knew I had been obsessed with Leon for ten whole years. But in my previous life, I only discovered the truth as I lay dying in childbirth: the baby I carried wasn't even mine. It belonged to Leon and the struggling medical student he'd been secretly funding. The cruelest part? They conceived it using the drug I had developed. After my death, the three of them lived happily ever after as one perfect little family. So in this life, I'm willingly stepping aside for them. I'm curious to see how their love affair works out without my drug. What I never expected was Leon's reaction when he saw his brother's ring on my finger—he completely lost it.

Damien Logan, a ruthless billionaire, is used to control and power. But his life is shaken after a one-night stand with a mysterious woman, Ariana. When he wakes up to find her gone, he assumes they’ll never meet again until fate steps in. Struggling with debt and the loss of her job, Ariana unexpectedly finds herself back in Damien's world. Faced with his grandfather’s demand to marry a woman of his choosing, Damien comes up with a bold plan: a marriage contract with Ariana. In exchange for pretending to be his wife, she’ll get the financial stability she needs. Reluctantly, Ariana agrees, stepping into a life of wealth and lies. But as their fake marriage goes on, their walls start to crack. The line between pretending and real feelings starts to blur. Secrets and insecurities threaten to ruin everything. Can a love built on a lie survive, or will their contract end before they find each other’s hearts?

Outcasted and lost Willow Addison has no idea what to do. Unable to go home she finds herself in the middle of the forest and confused about how she got there. She is blocking a deep dark secret that could mean her life. Luke Ashton is young, charming and extremely gorgeous. When Willow first comes in to his families land he feels an immediate pull to her. He feels everything she is feeling and immediately wants nothing but to help her and be near her. But when an ancient enemy threatens everything he will fight to keep her safe. The only problem is she knows nothing about her true heritage and how special she really is. Can he help her find herself before it is to late? Is she meant for him or is he just a stepping stone for her to reach her greatness? Join Luke and Willow in their journey against this ancient enemy and to finding Willow's true place.

Nina Romano thought she was stepping into a world of power and intrigue, but she had no idea just how dangerous it could get. Drawn into the orbit of Dante Moretti, a ruthless and calculating mafia heir, she quickly discovers that desire can be as deadly as betrayal. When someone from Dante’s inner circle betrays him, Nina and Dante are thrust into a war that tests their loyalty, their courage, and the depth of their passion. Each chapter escalates the stakes: ambushes, shocking betrayals, and high-stakes mafia conflicts collide with a simmering, dangerous desire between them. Nina must navigate a world where nothing and no one is as it seems, and Dante must confront his past, his enemies, and the unexpected intensity of his feelings for her. From steamy, sensual encounters to heart-pounding action, Controlled Damage is a tale of trust, power, and temptation. When the shadows close in, Nina and Dante must decide whether their love is worth the ultimate risk — or whether the war will tear them apart first.

Asbie Monreal’s world shatters when Rowen—her boyfriend of five years—breaks up with her via text. The betrayal deepens when she discovers he is also getting engaged to her half-sister, Oriana Monreal, on the very same day. Heartbroken and fueled by rage, Asbie finds herself in a reckless one-night stand with Xandro Chavit, Rowen’s enigmatic uncle and the youngest billionaire in the country. When the impulsive fling turns into a shocking marriage proposal, Xandro offers her more than just his name—he offers the perfect chance for revenge. But Asbie soon realizes this is anything but a whirlwind romance. Xandro Chavit hides more secrets than she ever imagined, and stepping into his world means being entangled in power, danger, and deceit. When his secret identity finally comes to light, Asbie is faced with the ultimate choice: will she stay in a marriage that began with vengeance but grew into love, or will the weight of his lies shatter them apart forever?