The Perfect House

Nang maiwan kay Claire Rivera ang malaking responsibilidad bilang tagapangalaga ng bahay-ampunan, ang pagiging isang mananahi ay hindi sapat para tustusan ang pangangailangan ng mga ulilang bata. Sapagkat tila ba ay pinaburan siya ng tadhana nang makilala niya si Leon S. Manuel III, tagapagmana ng isang malaking fashion house sa Pilipinas, na nag-alok sa kanya ng kasal para sa ikabubuti ng bahay-ampunan. He needed a bride. She needed the money. Ang kasanduan nilang dalawa ay para lamang sa pagkakaisa ng kanilang pangunahing responsibilidad. Sapagkat nang umusbong ang pagkakahumaling nila para sa isa't isa, ang kanilang kasunduan ay tila ba naging wala ng saysay.

Mi hermana y yo fuimos transportadas por accidente a las tribus de hombres bestia, y el Dios Bestia nos dio a elegir nuestra identidad. La primera opción es convertirnos en Guerrera Bestia, con fuerza poderosa y figura robusta. La segunda opción es convertirnos en Doncella Sagrada, con capacidad de reproducción entre especies y figura esbelta y sensual. En mi vida anterior, mi hermana eligió la primera opción para sobrevivir, y yo me convertí en la débil y deseable Doncella Sagrada. Pero a ella, por no ser lo suficientemente delicada, los machos de la tribu la despreciaron. Por eso, solo le asignaron tres machos discapacitados. A mí, en cambio, por mi figura grácil, los tres hombres bestia más fuertes y apuestos me volvieron su consentida. Luego ellos se convirtieron en los reyes de la selva virgen, y yo en Doncella Sagrada, llena de gloria. Mi hermana, muerta de envidia, aprovechó un descuido para empujarme a un pantano venenoso. Con mi último aliento, le clavé un aguijón venenoso y morimos juntas. Al abrir los ojos otra vez, volvimos al momento de elegir ante el Dios Bestia. Esta vez, mi hermana se apresuró a escoger ser la Doncella Sagrada. —Mariana, esta vez la Doncella Sagrada seré yo. Por lástima, te regalo a esos tres machos inútiles y discapacitados. Contengo mi inmensa alegría. ¿Qué tiene de bueno ser encerrada como herramienta de reproducción? Hay que saberlo: en una sociedad primitiva, el que manda es el más fuerte.

"Sherman...Sherman Colton," I managed to mutter, my voice quivering from a combination of exhaustion and worry. The name surfaced from the depths of my consciousness, unexpected yet purposeful. As I felt my awareness fade, a lingering feeling of unease settled within me. I didn't just say that name in response to a question; it was more like a desperate plea, a fragment of worry for the man whose image and reputation I was afraid I had ruined in the chaotic events that had taken place. As I surrendered to the embrace of unconsciousness, a deep uncertainty gripped my soul, unsure if I would ever wake up to the light of another day. I whispered, "Mr.Colton, I didn't break your trust." ........................................................................... Within the luxurious Elite Oaks Resort, Zara Tahel, the unassuming housekeeper, found herself thrust into a passionate whirlwind of destiny. Her heartache led her to cancel her wedding when she uncovered her lover's affair with his superior. Little did she know, her life was about to take a captivating turn. In her bridal gown's elegance, Zara collided with Sherman Colton, the charismatic CEO of the resort. Their encounter was electric, sparking a photograph that set the world buzzing with intrigue. But their chemistry was undeniable, a passionate connection that smoldered. Sherman offered an arrangement, one fraught with desire and hidden longing. As their worlds intertwined, the question hung in the air: Was their deal just a façade to protect his reputation, or had a deep, secret attraction ignited since that unforgettable moment? Amidst moonlit nights and stolen moments at Elite Oaks Resort, Zara and Sherman embarked on a passionate journey, testing the limits of love and desire. Their hearts danced to a melody of fervent ardor, setting their worlds ablaze with irresistible chemistry.

"I am no fool, Mia. I am no fool. One day, you'll say yes to me, and when that happens, I will make it worth your while. I'll show you how good you are at loving someone else, that, being me, of course, and spend my days loving you as well. You say you're not perfect... So what? Who gives a shit. You're not perfect. No one is. But I swear to you, that if you give me a chance... Just one chance, I will make it worthwhile." I say as I pull her closer. I can hear her heart beating fast. Her eyes darken, and she bites her bottom lip. She shyly closes her eyes tilting her head away. God- she drives me crazy. I kissed her neck, and her hands grip my shirt, letting me know she liked it. Before I know it, I'm lifting her, making her wrap her legs around me as I kiss her neck, sucking gently and making her gasp. ~~~~~~~ They say friends shouldn't date. It always ends badly, but there are times when the attraction is far too strong. Nate Spencer has been in love with Mia Miller for the longest, and she has inevitably loved him. Now that Nate's free from any relationship, Mia chooses to follow her heart and give him a chance. But will he stick around to face all her shadows? Or will it be too much for him to bear?

Sacrifices must be made and I made the most absurd sacrifice. For Who? Vaughn Saint McCarthy is the golden boy of his family, an upcoming lawyer who will one day make his family proud. Everyone looks up to him and I'm completely different from him. I'm a Mafia Lord. He wants to save the world, I want to destroy the world. I want to destroy him and his family. I have an old scar, and I'm not going to rest till I settle scores and destroy the image of the golden boy. Everything was just a plan to destroy him and his family. Break him in every way possible. I want to destroy him but I only end up breaking myself. ….. I'm not who they think I am. I have fantasies which I'm scared to explore all because I have an image to uphold, but he brought out those fantasies in me. I wanted to find him, but he found me instead and vowed to ruin me in the worst ways possible. THIS IS A DARK ROMANCE MM BOOK.

On the mysterious and vast fantasy continent of Estella, magic and miracles coexist, and ancient families and emerging forces intertwine to create a complex and ever-changing power map. Among them, the ducal family, as one of the oldest aristocracies, not only has a long history and endless wealth, but also controls the key power that can shape the fate of the continent. However, behind this glory, there are also countless unknown secrets and simmering disputes.

Tri is an independent woman who is a working student just to feed her family. She hate her father so much because of his addiction to gambling. At the young age, she already took the responsibility to her siblings and mother. But everything changed when she met him again, her worst nightmare at ang rason kung bakit siya mas lalong naghihirap ngayon. Pati ang pangarap niya ay biglang naglaho dahil lang sa lalaking hindi naman niya ginustong makilala. She hates him so much to the point na pati ang pangalan nito ay ayaw niyang banggitin. Not until one day, everything changed.

Mula pagkabata ay nakatatak na sa murang isipan ni Daviana Policarpio na si Warren Gonzales ang kanyang magiging asawa dahil sa naging kasunduan ng kanilang mga Lolo. Hinihintay na lang nila na maka-graduate siya sa kolehiyo para matuloy iyon. Ngunit sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon, at ng dahil sa mapaglarong kapalaran at panahon; kalahating taon bago mangyari ang plinano ng matatanda sa kanilang pamilya ay nalaman ni Daviana na mayroon pa lang girlfriend ang lalaking itinatangi at itinakda sa kanya. Hindi alam ng dalaga kung marapat bang ipagpasalamat niya iyon, dahil nang gabing matuklasan niya na may lihim na kasintahan si Warren ay iyon din ang gabing hindi inaasahang muling magsasanga ang landas nilang dalawa ni Rohi Gonzalez; ang anak sa labas at half-brother ni Warren na mula pagkabata nila ay natitipuhan na ng dalaga. Subalit, hindi niya pwedeng ipilit dahil ang sabi ng mga magulang nila ay si Warren at hindi si Rohi ang lalaking nakatakdang maging kabiyak niya at makasama hanggang sa kanyang pagtanda.  Susuwayin ba ni Daviana ang mga magulang upang tuluyang pagbigyan ang isinisigaw ng kanyang puso?

Every time the housekeeper came to cook, she brought her daughter along. I felt sorry for them — single mother, no support — so I never said a word. Until one afternoon, I pulled out the chair at the head of the table and found a note taped to the back. It read: "Freeloaders aren't allowed to eat here." I tore the note off and turned to the housekeeper. "What is this supposed to mean?" The girl shot me a look of pure contempt and let out a cold laugh. "You're just a maid. You sponge off other people's homes day after day — how are you not ashamed? If you can't afford food, go beg on the street. People like you, mooching off everyone, make me sick." I stared at her, completely thrown. The housekeeper rushed over and lowered her voice. "Ms. Wolfe, my daughter doesn't know I'm the maid here. She saw how hard I work and felt sorry for me — that's why she put up the note." "And she has serious germophobia. She can't stand eating with strangers. Wait outside until she's done eating. Don't come back in." Before I could answer, she shoved me out the front door. The door slammed shut behind me with a final bang. I stood there on the steps and calmly dialed the police. "Hello. There's been a break-in at my home. Someone's locked me out. I need an officer here now."

She had just one job. To fill in her mother’s role at work while her mother's boss, Jordan, searched for a replacement. Filling his head and heart wasn’t part of the bargain.