Sweet Temptation Cora Reilly

To the world, he's the enigmatic Capo of the Chicago Outfit, a man of power, control, and unwavering resolve. He's sculpted his life meticulously, sticking to a code that demands order. Yet, sometimes, even the most disciplined minds can be led astray. Claire “Cindy” Parker is the life of every party, a vivacious burst of sunshine that lights up any room. She's the dance-off initiator, karaoke microphone grabber, and the queen of themed costume parties. But beneath her party-loving spirit, Cindy hides a well of pain and dark memories, mastering the art of masking her inner pain with humor and charm. When these two collide, sparks don't fly; instead, it's like a showdown from an old Western, and shots are fired, both literally and metaphorically. Their personalities are oil and water, refusing to mix, igniting heated arguments that often lead to explosive situations. Yet, beneath the surface tension, an undeniable attraction simmers, their paths destined to intertwine. Slowly but surely, they begin to unravel each other's layers, exposing vulnerabilities they've long kept hidden.

She doesn't remember anything, not even her own name. She woke up one morning greeted by a sinful dark temptation every woman craves. Tinulungan siya nito. Ito ang lalaking nakakita sa kaniya sa gitna ng daan na walang malay. Hindi niya maipaliwanag kung bakit napakakomportable ng pakiramdam niya kapag kasama niya ito. Alam niyang kailangan siyang maging maingat sa estrangherong nakakasalamuha niya lalo pa't wala siyang maalalang kahit ano tungkol sa buhay niya. But Raziel Buenaventura was caring and charming she can't help falling in love with him. Isang gabi, nagising siya na naaalala na ang lahat ng tungkol sa nakaraan niya. Wala siyang ibang nagawa kundi titigan ang natutulog na tagapagligtas niya. What unnerved her was the fact that the man she fell in love with again was her ex-husband. But Lyxelle soon realized that her husband was the least of her problems because something dangerous lurks in the dark and she had no clue about it, or how she ended up being a prey of it. Book 1 of Dark Desires series: Standalone SPG content ahead. You've been warned.

I loved him with all my heart, believing one day he would feel the same. Instead, he broke my heart by choosing her as his mate while I watched in despair, crumbling in pain. Ava Rossi is the daughter of a rogue whose only wish is to belong. However, that dream shattered when her fiancé took another woman as his mate—just because she was a nobody. Determined to make him regret his decision, Ava leaves town and stumbles upon Alpha Lorenzo Bianchi, striking a deal. Alpha Lorenzo is running out of time. He must find a mate before his twenty-fifth birthday, or his pack will be handed over to his cousin. So, he proposes a mating contract with Ava. They agree to act as a couple for six months and then part ways. But it’s not as simple as they think. Feelings develop, and the mate bond grows stronger with each passing day, while a silent war brews on the outskirts, threatening everything Lorenzo has fought for. Together, they must defeat the enemy without falling in love. But when the contract ends, will they have the heart to separate? Join Ava and Lorenzo on their journey as they navigate their hearts and desires in this captivating tale of contract marriages, second chances, and the pain of rejection.

After a painful divorce, I thought I'd hit rock bottom. But then, an accident changed everything. I inherited a new identity and a multi-million-dollar company. However, my past refuses to stay buried. My ex-husband wants me back, but I've moved on. Can I survive the secrets and lies surrounding me, or will my new life become a deadly game?

After staying away for one year, Raven returns to her school, eager to start afresh. But at the sight of Vlad, the vampire King's son, something in her shifts. She must fight against her growing attraction and the forbidden love that threatens to consume them both. With her past haunting her and her newfound identity in question,can two hearts from opposing sides find love?

Therese Catalina doesn't do one-night stands. But everything changed when she met Luther Rico Valleje, her best friend's brother-in-law! Will their relationship really end after just one passionate night, or will they keep wanting more? --- "Hmmm..." Ohh... goodness! Sa lalim ng halik ay hindi ako makasunod. Hinihila rin niya ako palapit sa kaniya. Nang hindi siya makuntento sa lapit namin sa isa't-isa ay binuhat niya ako at iniupo sa kaniyang kandungan. We were kissing wildly. He was suckng my tongue. Ang kaniyang mga kamay ay gumapang sa aking likuran. "O-Ohh my gosh..." Napaliyad ako nang bumaba ang mga labi niya sa aking leeg. Para ba siyang nanggigil sa akin dahil sa paghalik na ginagawa niya sa parteng iyon. Nang maramdaman ko na ibinibaba niya ang zipper ng gown ko sa likod ay pinigilan ko ang kaniyang kamay. "W-Wait..." Therese Catalina you don't fckng do one night stands! "S-Sa bahay ko... d-doon natin ituloy." His face became dark. Hindi siya nagsalita dahil muli niyang sinakop ang mga labi ko. His right hand was on my nape. Umaakyat hanggang sa aking buhok habang ang isa niyang kamay ay nasa aking likod. Itinutulak pa ako palapit sa kaniya kahit sobrang lapit na namin sa isa't-isa. Nang humiwalay siya sa akin ay maayos niya akong ibinalik sa aking upuan. He was also the one who put my seatbelt on. "Give me the address."

"You gonna behave?" He asks. I continue to trash. "Oh fuck off." I throw over my shoulder. "Now let go- What are you doing?" I gasp once I feel his hand holding my wrists move down to the hem of my dress. He pauses and drops his head so that his lips are at my ear and a shiver runs down my neck when his deep voice sounds in my ear. "If I have to spank your ass until you learn to behave, I will." My body freezes and I hold my breath as surprise fills me. My mind is telling at me me to fight him but my pussy clenches and heat pools low in my belly at the thought. "That's what I fucking thought." Alejandro spits under his breath as his heavy breathing fills the room. A teenage girl targets the mafia boss and charmingly lures him in. No one dares to reject the Principessa, so she always gets what she desires. .................... However, if they are unable to provide her with the desired item, she takes matters into her own hands. Camila, who is 19 years old, possesses beauty, sweetness, and exudes innocence. Camila is additionally spoiled, manipulative, and bratty. What occurs when she is sent to reside with La Famigilia following the death of her own family? She desires the one man who is out of her reach. The man who will be responsible for her. The man is willing to fulfill her desires but also refuses to be with her. However, being the brat she is, she refuses to listen.

A one-night stand meeting wasn't just enough for the both of them. Zina just applied for a job at the top company, only for her to find out that the man, Neil, was the person she had earlier slept with and was supposed to be her boss. That means the chemistry was not far from them. After Neil lays a contract marriage for Zina, they are bound by drama—to keep the relationship real to the outside world—and a contract, but how far can they keep pretending that it was just a business proposal? For how long can they spell out the difference between love and lust? And when there are a million people out there to stop what they have for each other, how long can they put up together?

Camile always thought she was the bane to Trevor’s existence but everything takes a dark turn when Vanessa, a woman she had never known existed came into the picture. In a matter of minutes, she finds herself bleeding profusely in the middle of the road and when help found her? It’s in the form of a man she thought she had buried forever but he gives her a choice; take back what was stolen from her or walk away. Gone are the days where she was weak. She was taking everything back!

Ang akala niyang magandang buhay bilang bagong kasal ang magbibigay sa kaniya ng sobrang kaginhawaan at labis na saya, ay siya palang mag-uuwi sa kaniya sa magulong buhay. Ang akala niyang wagas na pag-ibig dahil sa wakas ay natali na siya sa taong mahal niya, ay iyon pala ang dahilan kung bakit siya sobrang magdurusa. Ang sagradong kasal na inaakala ng lahat na magiging masaya, iyon pala ang siyang magdadala sa kaniya ng labis na kalungkutan. Hindi niya alam kung kakayanin pa ba niya ang mga nangyayari sa buhay niya lalo na't nag-iba na ang turing sa kaniya ng kaniyang mahal. Hindi niya alam kung saan siya lulugar at hindi niya na alam kung saan pa niya ilalagay ang pagmamahal na meron siya sa kanilang relasiyong dalawa. Hirap na hirap na siya lalo na at pakiramdam niya ay siya na lang ang lumalaban sa kanilang dalawa at tila siya na lang ang gumagawa ng paraan para maging maayos sila. Pero sa huling pagkakataon, gagawin niyang muli ang lahat para bumalik sa dati ang takbo ng kanilang relasiyon. Sa huling pagkakataon, sasabayan niya ang takbo ng panahon at maghihintay muli na dumating ang oras na sasaya siya muli sa piling ng kaniyang mahal. Ito ang kuwento ng isang babae, kuwento ng isang aping asawa... ito ang kuwento ni Rowena.