The Man With The Golden Arm

Caught in the web of danger and desire, Detective Chloe Madden finds herself ensnared in the intricate games of the notorious Mob Kingpin, Carter Gray. Despite her best efforts to remain focused on her duty to uphold the law, Chloe can't deny the magnetic pull she feels toward the enigmatic and dangerously charming criminal. As Chloe delves deeper into her investigation, she soon realizes that Carter Gray is playing her like a pawn in his deadly game. With every encounter, he taunts her with his seductive charm, knowing full well the effect he has on her. Despite her instincts warning her to stay away, Chloe finds herself drawn to Carter like a moth to a flame, unable to resist his intoxicating allure.

"Let go of your inhibitions. Push your boundaries. Explore your limitations. Take my hand, say yes, and be mine forever!" My name is Annalise Walsh, I live in Los Angeles and I’m working as an advertising executive (an AE) for “S&W Advertising”, a small but fierce agency. My goal right now is to put my hands on a very important account. I’m talking about “HL Sportswear” a new branch of “Hamilton Inc.”, a company that belongs to the sexiest man alive, Lance Hamilton. My name is Lance Hamilton and I’m the youngest CEO in the States. I’m heir to billions and a billionaire in my own right. I’m quite ambitious and I’m constantly trying to expand my business towards new horizons. “HL Sportswear” needs to be presented to the world and for that, I need the best AE in the city: the intelligent and gorgeous Annalise Walsh. Working for Lance isn't going to be easy for Annalise, but is going to be extremely interesting. That's for sure!

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT] Aria is forced to take her stepsister's place to save her father's failing company when her stepsister runs away days before her arranged marriage to billionaire Xavier Harrington. What starts as a cold business arrangement, complete with a humiliating contract and separate bedrooms slowly evolves as Xavier reluctantly begins to notice Aria's business brilliance. Just as something real starts to spark between them, Aria's stepsister Vivian returns, determined to reclaim what she abandoned. As Xavier falls for Vivian's manipulations, Aria discovers she's developed genuine feelings for her ice-cold husband. Aria loses everything when the pair orchestrate a vicious scheme to destroy her reputation and force her out until a mysterious benefactor offers her a second chance and the ultimate choice: walk away or get even.

Since the first time met Wolfgang, Emily had fallen in love with him. He treated her well and was handsome and gentle, making her infatuated with him. However, he was both intimate and distant, sometimes being very friendly towards her but other times being cold and distant. But Emily wouldn’t give up, she loved him and was determined to flirt with him until she won him over. Then one day, on a full moon... she saw him transform into a... werewolf! Her destined love, Wolfgang, was a werewolf! What was Emily to do?

Jeff Pritchet isn’t much different from other teenage boys, with one exception. His monstrous, spider-like appearance and loner persona make him a target for bullying, when all he wants is a friend who sees beyond the surface.The unconventional pair find themselves marked for hatred, and when his bond to Aarav is threatened, Jeff discovers a sinister side he never knew he had, proving that, when pushed too far, emotions can be deadlier than venom.©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

"You want me, Davina. You can deny it all you want. I will make you scream the truth." His voice, a guttural purr, slid over my skin, igniting a shameful, undeniable heat. His hot, possessive gaze consumed me, stripping me bare, making my body clench with fear and anticipation. I was trembling, aching, for a man who I should hat. The man that can destroy me. --- The anonymous call pulled Davina Wilson into a nightmare realm of carnal secrets and violence. Summoned to her estranged father's bedside, she found a brutal aftermath reeking of raw power. Malcolm's chilling dismissal and her stepmother's icy glare hinted at a depraved family darkness she'd never imagined. Then came Ezra, a formidable, unapologetically masculine force, unsettlingly aware of a past Davina had erased thirteen years ago—a past he was determined to excavate and brand as his own. Plunged into a dangerous underworld to shield her family, Davina found herself Ezra's captive. He hungered to devour her innocence, seeing a wild, unyielding lust he was determined to dominate and unleash. His possessive interest deepened into an all-consuming claim. He was the alpha predator she should flee, yet the forbidden craving was undeniable. As Davina navigated this treacherous landscape, the lines between captor and savage lover, threat and intoxicating surrender, blurred. An attraction so potent ignited, promising either her ultimate downfall or a dark, exhilarating damnation.

Scarlett Knowles, a single mother, finds herself entangled in a web of love, betrayal, and family drama when she crosses paths with the enigmatic billionaire, Cameron Grayson. Will she be able to navigate the complexities of their relationship and find true love amidst the chaos? *** “Let me at least buy you a drink?” he offered. She turned around to face him squarely, “Are you trying to get me in your bed?” she blurted out. She regretted the words as they left her mouth but there was no taking it back now. She held his gaze, even though she wanted to recoil in shame. Her resolve strengthened when she saw the reaction the words elicited out of him. He almost spat out his drink. The arrogance with which he approached her had depleted, he avoided her gaze. “I thought so…” she turned around and began nursing her drink. She signaled to the bartender for a refill. Suddenly, she felt hot air at the nape of her neck. “Yes, I was hoping to buy you a drink, to lure you to my bed and ruin you in ways you would approve of.” His deep baritone voice sent shivers down her spine. She sucked in her breath. Goosebumps spread all over her skin.

Emily's life is turned upside down when she's forced to agree to a contract marriage with Cade, a wealthy and influential man. Cade's parents have arranged for him to marry Isabel, but he's desperate to escape this fate. Emily, struggling to save her parents' business, her , and her friends, sees this as a necessary evil. Complications and Tensions: 1.⁠ ⁠Isabel, the jilted fiancée, vows to destroy Emily's reputation and sabotage the contract marriage. 2.⁠ ⁠Cade's true intentions are shrouded in mystery, leaving Emily questioning her decision. 3.⁠ ⁠Emily's loved ones are wary of Cade's motives, adding strain to her relationships. 4.⁠ ⁠As Emily navigates her new role, she uncovers secrets about Cade's past and his family's business dealings. Stakes: 1.⁠ ⁠Emily's parents' business and financial security. 2.⁠ ⁠Her and professional reputation. 3.⁠ ⁠Her friends' trust and loyalty. 4.⁠ ⁠Cade's freedom from his arranged marriage. Character Development: 1.⁠ ⁠Emily: From vulnerable and desperate to empowered and self-assured. 2.⁠ ⁠Cade: From self-serving to genuinely invested in Emily's well-being. 3.⁠ ⁠Isabel: From vindictive to confrontational, revealing hidden depths. Potential Twists: 1.⁠ ⁠Cade's past mistakes threaten to derail the contract marriage. 2.⁠ ⁠Emily discovers a hidden clause in the contract. 3.⁠ ⁠Isabel's true motivations are revealed, adding complexity to her character. Emotional Arc: Emily and Cade's relationship evolves from mutual convenience to genuine connection. Will they find love amidst the chaos, or will their differences tear them apart?

Abeni's world turns upside down when her father can't repay his debt to NYC's most dangerous man - Dmitry Kuznetsov. With her freedom on the line, Abeni gets sucked into Dmitry's glamorous yet treacherous domain. Though Dmitry commands her obedience, Abeni feels an irresistible spark with the magnetic crime lord. As the stakes climb higher, she faces an impossible choice - submit to Dmitry's demands or put her family at risk. Torn between loyalty and desire, Abeni engages in a high-stakes game with the cunning kingpin. But Dmitry never loses control - he wants Abeni, and he intends to own her in every way. Will Abeni give in to Dmitry to protect those she loves? Or will she defy the Russian Devil to save herself?

Si Lyrica ay galing sa isang pamilya sa probinsiya, siya ay sumubok makipagsapalaran sa Maynila. Doon ay nakilala niya ang binatang si Lucian, inalok siya nito ng isang kasunduan, isang kasunduang hindi niya mahindian. Ano kaya ang mangyayari sa kasunduan ng dalawa? Mahuhulog kaya ang loob nilang dalawa sa isa't isa? Ano ano kaya ang mga sikretong mabubunyag sa pagpasok nilang dalawa sa kasunduan?