Taken With A Grain Of Salt

“This is wrong…Alexander,” Laura whispered, her eyes closing in pleasure. “I know, but you intoxicate me. And I will give you so much pleasure, that you will forget about my brother,” Alexander whispered back, his lips hovering over hers. ************* Laura, a feisty and resilient young lady, marries Ethan Harrison contractually, on an agreement that he would set her younger brother free from prison, unaware that he is gay. In a bid to feed her sexual starvation, she got drunk in a club and had a passionate encounter with her husband's brother, who just arrived after a long trip. What happens when she gets pregnant, and the truth about the Harrison family and their real heir is unraveled? Find out in the thrilling book of love, lust, power, and family betrayal.

"You still smell the same… You must like this cologne that much." Alex whispered behind her ear, his warm breath sending an involuntary shiver down her spine. "You don’t remember me," he murmurs, his fingers tilting her chin until their eyes locked. "But I never forgot you." Ariel’s breath hitches. His touch is hauntingly familiar. Then he leans in again, his voice a dark whisper. "I assumed only I could make you feel this way." Ariel Richmond’s life was shattered the night she was betrayed. Drugged by her fiancé and sister, she woke up to a reality she had never chosen—humiliated, abandoned, and unknowingly carrying the child of a stranger. Fleeing to Spain, she built a new life, determined to leave the past behind. Alexander Lucas never forgot her. The ruthless billionaire, known for his cold detachment, spent years searching for the woman who vanished after their one fateful night. Fate brings them back together in the cruelest way possible—Ariel, desperate to save her son, enters a contract marriage with Johny Lucas… only to discover that his stepbrother is Alexander. Now, trapped between the man who unknowingly changed her life and the husband she never wanted, Ariel must navigate a tangled web of secrets, power, and a past that refuses to stay buried.

"I'm dying," I told him. "So, I figured I might as well lose my virginity to the hottest guy on campus before I go." ----- Ellie Carter never expected to be twenty one, single, and terminally ill with only six months left to live. But with nothing left to lose, she makes a deal with the campus badboy, Beck Ryder, to have one reckless and unforgettable night. It was supposed to be a one time thing. But somewhere between the late night cuddling, the constant teasing and the surprising discovery that he's not just the resident campus fuckboy (turns out he actually has a heart), Ellie catches feelings against her better judgment. Now she has to live with the knowledge that she's falling for Beck, and he might be falling for her too. How will she survive when she finds out that she might not be dying after all? Will the consequences of her actions come back to bite her when a vengeful ex enters the picture? Or can the throwaway fling turn into something real? If she thought dying would be hard, it turns out that living is way messier.

Inimbitahan ni Monique ang kanyang mga empleyado sa kanilang farm at mansion for her post birthday celebration. During that night ay nagkaroon sila ng small drink session. Hanggang sa may dumating na dalawang lalaki sa mini bar ng mansion. One of whom was Jarred. Unang kita pa lamang ni Celia rito ay namangha na siya. Mukha itong prinsipe sa mga fairy tales. Guwapo, matikas, at mukhang mabango. Ngayon lamang yata siya nakakita ng ganito kaguwapong lalaki sa tanang buhay niya. Panakaw at palihim niya itong tinititigan. Hanggang sa panlabuan na siya ng paningin dala ng epekto ng alak na nainom. Being the virgin that she was, never in her wildest dream she had thought she would one day yield to a stranger’s advances. Sa parehong gabing nagkakilala sila ni Jarred ay kusa at buong loob niyang ipinagkaloob ang sarili rito. Which became the biggest scandal ever happened in the Sandival mansion. Pinangako niyang hindi na muli pang magku-krus ang mga landas nila ni Jarred. For he caused nothing but misery. Pero iba ang itinadhana. Dahil ang taong pinaka-pinagkakautangan niya ng loob ay may kaugnayan sa lalaki. Ba’t ba siya pinatulan ni Jarred gayong napakaganda pala ng girlfriend nito? Hanggang kailan nila maitatago ang mga lihim ng kahapon?

Lilliane’s life began to spiral into chaos and danger when her guardians forced her into an arranged marriage with 68-year-old media magnate Arnulfo Fuentes in order to save their company from bankruptcy. In desperation, unable to bear the thought of him benefiting from her young body, she made the decision to give herself to a much younger man. However, the consequences of that night were far more than Lilliane ever expected. Terrified of Mr. Fuentes, she broke the agreement. She fled from her ruthless guardians and the man she was supposed to marry. But neither her guardians nor Mr. Fuentes would stop searching for her, especially Fuentes, who would not rest until he had what he believed to be ‘his’. However, it wasn’t just her guardians and Mr. Fuentes who were after her; the handsome stranger to whom she had given her virginity was now also seeking her out after reading the article about her upcoming marriage to the famous media magnate. Intrigued by Lilliane’s intelligence, bravery, and remarkable skill in evading those hunting her, his interest in her only grew stronger. As her family’s business continued to crumble, Mathilda, her aunt, became even more determined to find her and push through with the arrangement that Lilliane was desperately trying to escape. But Lilliane could not allow that to happen, especially since everything was now at stake—her freedom, her future, and her baby. She had to fight to protect the things that mattered most. In a world ruled by power, money, greed, and betrayal, will Lilliane be able to overcome those who seek to control her for their own selfish gain, or will she fall into the hands of those she’s been running from—or into the arms of the father of her unborn child?

Her only mistake, is to love the wrong person. She's the daughter of a rich family. Her father gave her everything she wanted. She doesn't't know the world as the dirty place it is. And that's why she fell in love with a nothing guy. A guy with no money, no ability, not even decent respect to her. It was okay until she found him in bed with her best friend. Now, raging with revenge, she accepted a marriage deal with her nemesis.

In her final year of high school, Leah Baker, a dedicated and unassuming nerd, dreams of making it the best year of her academic journey. Little does she know that her plans are about to take an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with the charismatic and popular Mason Kings. Their worlds collide under unforeseen circumstances, and to navigate the complexities of high school life, they decide to strike a deal that promises mutual benefits. As Leah and Mason navigate the intricacies of their agreement, an unexpected connection begins to blossom. However, their budding relationship is not without its challenges. Insecurities from both sides threaten to unravel the fragile bond they've formed. External factors and societal expectations add layers of complexity, putting their deal and newfound feelings to the test. 'A Deal with the Popular Boy' is a heartwarming tale of unlikely connections, personal growth, and the challenges of navigating high school hierarchies. Leah and Mason's journey explores the transformative power of unexpected friendships and the resilience needed to confront the insecurities that lurk beneath the surface.

Broken, drunk and dejected at a bar. Valerie met a stranger whom she had a wild, one night session with. She finally decided to leave her five devoted years of marriage to start a new life of fun as a single woman. But just as she began to enjoy her newfound life, she suddenly collapsed at a party."You're " was like a toll of doom to Val. She knew instantly that her life was in ruin, knowing that she was for a stranger. Whilst contemplating whether to keep the or it, She received a call. "Hello stranger" she couldn't mistake that voice for any other person's. It was 'her' stranger.

Yara Martinez was meant to be a one night fling and everything that happened was meant to end right there in Montero Clubhouse. But that faithful night of intimacy led to an unwanted pregnancy which made Yara and Grayson have no other choice than come to an understanding if they want to keep the child.

Ruby Rose Castillo, a twenty eight years old hardworking secretary at Whitlock's Group of Company, due to the influence of alcohol, she bravely accepted a dare of her friend to kiss the most handsome man in the bar. Upon laying eyes on Adam Whitlock, she was convinced that he was the most handsome man...not just in the bar but also in the whole world. So, without any hesitation, she kissed him. When her lips touched his. She become mindless. She wanted him to touch her intimately. She wanted to devour the man who made her body burn. She wanted to taste the decadence that was Adam. And that kiss turned into a hot and intimate encounter at the backseat of his car. He claimed her body, made her taste heaven, made her shout in ecstacy and made her a woman. After that night, she wanted to forget the man who made her climax. She wanted to convince herself that everything's happened was just a dream. But how can she forget him...when the next day that she meet her new boss...it was Adam...the man who pleasured him last night.