The Duchess Deal

I belonged to the Devil, only it wasn't emblazoned on my forehead. ***Desperate times calls for desperate measures as they always say. When 10-year-old Ruby Davies accidentally kills her mom in a freak accident, she's totally terrified and torn.What was a ten year old to do in such a situation?That was exactly what the Devil banked upon when he swooped in as the hero, the savior, ready to bring back her mother only for a seemingly small price which little Ruby eagerly pays. Giving up her soul seemed like a wise decision at the time.Eight long years later, with a condemned life banned from all holy contacts and soul forever destined to perish in eternal fire and torment, Ruby wants absolutely nothing to do the lying soul thief.Until he comes once again with an irresistible offer only the biggest of fools would refuse...

“I shake the mountains, blew the wind, burnt the fire; but when you got me, you wreck everything of me.” —Rage Koughart Thompson A hopeless romantic, Graceian Herrit Simson is content with her simple life. Being so inlove with her long timed fiance, Bill Marco, she never wish something more. Now, their relationship lasted long for years now, believes that her fiance would be the one and last man who will come to her life. Although, unexpected things happened; doubt leads to mistrust, she just saw herself hiring a private investigator to check her fiance. There, she met the investigator, Mr. Thompson, who should be Mr. Baltemore. She induced him being the most rude investigator ever which she shouldn't supposed to. Rage Koughart Thompson, a CEO of Thompson Cruise Corporations, an indeed business minded person, have already announced to media that he had no time to such unnecessary things. For him, time is millions, not worth wasting for something or someone nothing to do with his life. Unfortunately, he just found himself keeping a woman who doesn't even do good to him. As an accident happened, his uncle, Brando Baltemore, the best private investigator needs to hide as his life is at danger. Rage took the old man's responsibilities, not expecting that he also need to make an effort for a useless woman. His wasted time for Grace is like a waste of millions on his hands. And an offended Grace, she can't admitted that even she's mad, her hopeless heart still love and hopes. She dealt fasts her long time fiance but dealing with a rude man were the worst. She tried to move on but little did she know, she played fire with fire. Her heart keeps on bouncing back to its cage like nothing had harmed her.

I had just bought a coin worth 3,000 dollars from a trading website. However, when someone came to deliver it, it was not a courier—it was my stepsister, Eleanor Holt. She dropped to her knees, begging me not to tell her mom about what she was doing. "Shawn, please. If you promise not to say anything, I'll do whatever you want tonight. Anything."

She's a student and he's the top student of Stanford University. To be the next Company President of Salvera's Group of Companies, she have to be intelligent enough, and it means that she needs a tutor to teach her about English and business. To avoid becoming the next Company President of Guevarra's Group of Companies, he have to fulfill his mission which is getting rid of the heiress of SGC. She trusted him but he betrayed.

In the midst of grief and great mourning of her loved one, Rayana’s life takes a turn for the worst when Alejandro, the head of Cosa Nostra and a ruthless mafia emerges with a shocking revelation. Having her future altered by Alejandro’s cunning motives, she finds herself navigating the treacherous world of power and politics, irresistibly drawn to the dark and all powerful Alejandro. Given all of these, Rayana must confront harsh reality: in the game of love and war, nothing is fair; and loyalty is a luxury she cannot afford. Will she surrender to Alejandro’s passion and claim what does not belong to her, or will the secrets and lies tear her world to shreds even further?

Between Love And Ideals, merupakan buku fiksi yang berisi tentang semangat remaja millenial dalam meraih mimpi di era globalisasi. Di mana kebanyakan remaja pada umumnya sibuk akan cinta, berbeda halnya dengan Keina yang kepalanya tak pernah sepi dari kata ‘Cita-Cita’. Buku ini hadir untuk memotivasi pembaca agar peduli dengan masa depan, masa yang akan datang. Juga mengajak pembaca agar keluar dari zona nyaman dan berani mencoba hal baru. Membuka mata bahwa dunia tidak pernah berhenti menyajikan sebuah pelajaran. Khususnya tentang arti kehidupan. Tentang arti sahabat. Sebuah hubungan yang di dalamnya berisi dorongan semangat untuk melakukan hal yang bermanfaat. Saling menggenggam menuju kesuksesan yang gemilang. Tak lupa, dari buku ini penulis juga ingin menyampaikan tentang pelajaran yang dapat dipetik dari sebuah kehilangan. Kehilangan mengajarkan kepada seseorang betapa berharganya sebuah kebersamaan. Kebersamaan yang tidak bisa kembali diulang. Jika pun bisa, tokohnya akan berbeda. Jadi nikmatilah setiap moment yang ada, dengan siapa pun kalian melaluinya. Kita tidak pernah tahu apa yang akan terjadi di kemudian hari. Belajar dari kesendirian, bahwa manusia kuat bukanlah mereka yang menang dalam pertarungan gulat. Manusia kuat adalah manusia yang tetap berdiri kokoh meskipun berulang kali badai menghampiri. Tidak perlu terburu-buru bermain dengan rasa. Akan ada masanya untuk merasakan manisnya cinta yang sesungguhnya. Melangkahlah sejauh yang kalian bisa, bermimpilah setinggi mungkin. Dengan niat yang mantap, semangat pantang menyerah, tekad yang melekat kuat, juga usaha yang sungguh-sungguh, maka kesuksesan bukanlah sebuah kemustahilan.

It's just a deal, but destiny was playful sometimes. Sa halip na ipakulong dahil sa ninakaw niyang singsing matapos ang kanilang one-night stand, pumayag si Cassandra sa deal ni Stefan na pakasalan ito. She got the benefits she wants, ang matustusan ang paggagamot sa kaniyang type 1 diabetes. Tiniis niya ang aroganteng binata para lang maresolba ang kaniyang problema. Ngunit ang desisyon pala niyang iyon ang magdadala sa kaniya sa mas mabigat na responsibilidad, ang lihim na pag-ibig sa binata. Hanggang kailan niya matitiis ang sarili gayung nangako siya sa ex-girlfriend at babaeng mahal ni Stefan na isang taon lang ang marriage agreement? Palalayain ba niya ang hinaing ng puso o magpaparaya?

My wrists were bound above my head, the leather strap biting into my skin as I struggled uselessly. He circled me, his dark gaze devouring every inch of me. “You’re trembling,” He said, stopping in front of me, his voice a toxin. “Do you always tremble like this, or is it just when I’m about to ruin you?” I bit my lip, refusing to answer, though my body betrayed me. He stepped closer, his hand encircling my throat, the pressure a seductive command. "Speak." “I… I don’t know,” I stammered, my voice breaking. “Liar.” His fingers gripped my jaw, forcing me to meet his eyes. “You belong to me, don’t you?” My heart pounded, the words caught in my throat. “I—” “No hesitation,” he growled. “Say it, or I’ll remind you how I deal with defiance.” “I belong to you,” I whispered, trembling. “Good girl,” he murmured, his hand sliding down to tease the curve of my breast. He undid his belt, the leather slipping free with a deliberate snap. “Let me remind you who owns you.” ……. Allison Blackwell’s life unravels when she’s abducted by the ruthless Blade mafia family, only to uncover her father’s secret—he’s been their partner all along. Allison is trapped in a mansion caught between the Blade brothers—one cold, the other ruthless. As her father arranges a marriage to further solidify his ambitions, forbidden passion erupts, leading Allison to sleep with her bodyguard the night before her wedding. The stakes are high, and freedom’s price may be too much. Can she control her fate, will she become what she hates or will she remain a pawn in a deadly game? An erotic dark romance novel with violence, coercion, and adult themes.

Precious Dare is a feisty, beautiful 23-year-old Nigerian who has been through a lot but finally wanted peace. She decides to flee to the other side of the world after being crushed by the one she thought would love her. New York was everything she hoped for as she started her new life using her master's degree program as her excuse. However, she soon learns that the place has a lot more in store for her. Ethan White is an arrogant, handsome billionaire who has everything he could ever want but no one to share it with. However, when she comes into his life, he soon learns that there's more to the world than making money. What happens when these two meet most unexpectedly? Will she accept this arrogant man who could have anything, or will they change their lives together? Read this story of love, ex-fling, trust, and betrayal.

Blackmailed by her own father, walang ibang choice si Avery kundi ang sundin ang ama. She was forced to seduce a man in order to keep their company alive and her son's safety. Maaga siyang nabuntis dahil sa isang one night stand, at wala na rin siyang balita sa ama ng anak niya. Hindi na rin niya ito hinanap pa. Pero anong gagawin niya kung makaharap ang lalaking aakitin niya, na siya rin palang tatay ng anak niya?