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In the heart of New York City, where power is traded like gold and ambition can break you, Lily James is caught between two worlds. By day, she’s the epitome of grace, a picture-perfect heiress to the sprawling James family airline empire, bound by a legacy that stifles her every move. By night, under the cover of darkness, she sheds her delicate persona, becoming a fierce and untamed spirit—a woman who longs to break free from the chains of her family’s expectations. Her carefully curated life shatters when she is thrust into an arranged marriage with Vandaulf Claude Carlston, the cold, calculating CEO of Carlston Architectural Firm and ruthless heir to the rival Carlston real estate dynasty. To him, their union is nothing more than a business transaction, a means to strengthen their family empires. He dismisses Lily as fragile and unworthy of respect. But Lily isn't the meek woman he believes her to be—beneath her exterior burns an undeniable fire. At a Halloween party, fate intervenes. Lily, shedding her refined persona for the night, crosses paths with Vandaulf in the form of a bold, liberated woman he cannot resist. Neither knows the true identity of the other, and a night of passionate recklessness ensues. The consequences are shattering—Lily is pregnant. When she reveals the truth, Vandaulf’s response is cruel and devastating. He denies any involvement, accusing her of manipulation and deceit. His cold rejection cuts deeper than she could have imagined, leaving her shattered but resolute. In this world of power, deceit, and dangerous alliances, Lily and Vandaulf must decide: will they allow their differences to tear them apart, or risk everything to uncover the truth? The ultimate question remains: will Vandaulf ever acknowledge Lily's pregnancy as his own, or will their fragile truce crumble forever?

On the day Louisa discovered that her boyfriend had cheated on her with another girl, a red diamond worth one million reais was placed into Louisa's coat without her knowledge. Before she knew what had happened to her, she and her roommate, Bernard, were kidnapped by a mafia leader, Ace. After the red diamond goes stolen, Louisa becomes caught in the crossfire between mafias. In the midst of the mayhem while searching for the red diamond, Louisa begins to develop feelings for Ace, something she did not anticipate to happen, but those sentiments were not reciprocated by Ace. On the one hand, she works hard for her love, while on the other, she assists him in finding the red stone. Will the mafia leader, Ace, abandon her after the stone is found? Will Louisa get heartbroken again by the newfound love? 

What happens when someone stranger saves you from the goons but he makes love to you the same night? And what happens when you commit a "mistake" with a stranger.. being already engaged?Caroline is getting married to Harry that her parents choose for her. One fine day, She met Austin during her best friend’s wedding in New york. From that day her entire life took a U-turn. Accidently due to certain circumstances she ends up spending the night with Austin who saved her from a few men who tried to rape he.r. What will be the consequences of that one mistake?

The mystery of love is greater than the mystery of death.~Oscar Wilde~Adoration is not profound enough a word to express the depth of my love for her. From the moment she walked into my life and set my heart and soul on fire, not a day's gone by that she hasn't plagued my every thought.We were each other's completion. She was everything I wasn't--the sigh to my roar, the virtue to my sin, the cure to my wounds.We Were One.Until the unthinkable happened.That I've survived such a tragedy without having completely lost it, is a mystery in itself. But as my mind starts to blur the lines between reality and my delusional heart, I begin to question everything, including my sanity.And then the real mystery begins . . .Author's note: We Were One is an alternate POV to Girl In The Mirror but both books can be read as stand alones without the need to read the other to follow along!We Were One is created by Elizabeth Reyes, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

“So, you really think I did what Fiona accused me of? I know it sounds bad, and it’s almost believable, but I’d never get into Fiona’s bed. If you could just slow down a minute, I’ll explain,” Jordan said. “Let’s assume Fiona is wrong. Where are you coming from right now? It just proves her allegations against you. As you can see, I’m busy. Please leave! I’d like to change my clothes,” I said firmly. His expression changed. “Ella, you’re kidding, right? I’ve literally seen all of you. In fact, I might have seen your guts when I’m between your legs,” he chuckled softly. “My point is, I love you, and I wouldn’t do anything to hurt you. So, please sit, and let’s talk,” Jordan said, walking toward me, grabbing the bag I had packed, and shoved it aside. Ella’s life of misfortune takes a shocking turn when a one-night stand with multimillionaire Jordan Denver leaves her pregnant. Jordan, who had been betrayed deeply by his ex, falls in love with Ella, but their happiness stands on the edge of a cliff, especially with an obsessed ex-girlfriend like Fiona threatening to destroy everything. Their world spirals further when Jordan is involved in a fatal shootout and loses parts of his memory, forgetting everything about Ella. In the midst of all this chaos, Ella’s freedom is threatened when she learns she might go to jail for a murder she’s been accused of. Will Jordan remember the woman who captured his heart and save her before it’s too late, or will Ella’s life come crashing down for good?

เขารักเธอ แต่เธอไม่รัก ดันกลับไปรักน้องชายของเขา..ก็คนมันเสียเซลฟ์เพราะว่าสาวไม่มอง..ทั้งที่พี่ก็ออกจะหล่อ แต่โดนน้องฟันแล้วทิ้งได้ไง

Si Jela ay isang simpleng saleslady na nagtatrabaho sa isang high-end na department store. Sanay na siya sa simpleng buhay, tahimik, iwas sa gulo at paulit-ulit na routine sa buhay—trabaho, bahay, ulit. Iwas siya sa mga katrabaho upang maiwasan ang mga intriga sa kanyang buhay. Gusto niyang panatilihing lihim ang kanyang buhay, lalo na pagkatapos ng isang gabing pagkakamali at nagbunga ang kapusakang iyon. Si Jupiter ay kilala sa kanyang malupit na taktika sa negosyo, ngunit kulang ang kanyang personal na buhay. Pagkatapos ng nakaka-stress na meeting sa kumpanya, naisipan niyang pumunta sa luxury bar. He spends a passionate night kasama ang isang kaakit-akit na babae. Sa isang gabi ng kapusakan, walang pangalan, walang contact details ang mayroon sila sa isa't isa. He can't shake the memory of their night together. Bigla kasi siyang na-attach sa babae mula sa 'di malilimutang gabi. Pursigido siyang hanapin ang misteryosong babae na humatak sa kanyang puso. Habang iniimbestigahan niya kung sino ang babaeng iyon, hindi niya akalaing nasa paligid lang pala ito. Na-recognize niya ang isang pabango na katulad sa pabango ng naka-one night stand niya. Pabango ng isang saleslady na nagtatrabaho sa pagmamay-ari nilang department store. Habang lumalalim ang koneksyon nila, lalo pang lumalaki ang mga sikreto, mga intriga, at mga hadlang sa kanilang dalawa, lalo na ang malaking agwat sa estado ng buhay nila. Ngayon, kaya ba nilang panindigan ang isang pagmamahalan na nagsimula sa isang gabing pagkakamali? Puso ba ang pipiliin o katahimikan para sa lahat?

“If you will not let me go then I will free myself from this painful life. If leaving the palace is not an option then there is always an option of death and I have chosen it”. - Isabelle “Till now you have seen my love but now you will see the wrath of King Eric Leonor. I tried to be good to you but I think you will not understand the importance of my love without going through suffering and pain”. – King Eric Leonor Let’s dive into the journey of a merciless, cruel king and a common village girl. This is the tale of a ruthless tyrant, Eric Leonor, and his obsession which brought a drastic change in the life of the one whom he loves. Eric has fallen in love with Isabelle. She has become his desire and his need. What will happen to Isabelle who has caught the king’s eye? She is not only the king’s obsession but a slave in his harem too. She is vulnerable in front of the king and is forced to submit. Eric only desires Isabelle and Isabelle only wants freedom. Now will Isabelle ever accept Eric’s love or will she escape from the king’s palace?

Ringo Verde had everything growing up, he need not work a damn day in his life, but that wasn't enough, he had to run the world and so he made it his life mission to get any and everything almost impossible to have, his. He's a Lady's man, he has the body, the brain and he definitely has that junk in the trunk. He's heartless and doesn't do the same to woman twice. Georgette Fajardo hasn't had the best of life so typically she sets out to make sure she has one of the best futures. No parents, no family alone in the world, no one to depend on but herself, she has to make something out of her life. Studying for three years without break and working two days jobs. She just has no time for love and games all is work and no play. So what happens when she finds herself pregnant and knows nothing about her twin's daddy.

I turned my head and looked at the Alpha, trying to ask him why Kristen was dead. Did they come late? Or, did they just rescue me in time? However, the Alpha’s face was cold as ice. I even felt that he hated me to the core in that instant. He had never looked at me that way. He was always kind to me as far as I could remember. “Lindsay Blackwood, Gamma Jen’s daughter, brutally murdered my sister, Kristen. Is there anything else you want to say before the judgment is served?”