The Ten Duel Commandments

“I won’t be erased. Not this time.” Anya Petrova never asked to inherit a fortune—let alone a war. For years, the down-to-earth preschool teacher built a quiet life for her daughter, Zoe, far from the icy world of billionaire empires and old European bloodlines. But on her 25th birthday, everything changes. Her late father—powerful shipping magnate Nikolai Volkov—names her in his will. The catch? She must live for one year in the penthouse of her cold, infuriating half-brother, Dimitri Volkov, ruthless CEO of the Volkov empire… a man she secretly knows far too well. Because five years ago, at a masked gala, Dimitri was the stranger who left her breathless—and unknowingly made him the father of her child. Now, forced into a dangerous game of legacy and lies, Anya must navigate the treacherous world of old-money elites who will stop at nothing to erase Zoe’s claim to the Volkov name. But Dimitri is no longer the cold enemy she feared—and together, they uncover secrets darker than either imagined: an ancient blood feud tied to Anya’s mother, and a rival family prepared to strike in the shadows. The stakes? Everything. Zoe’s future. Anya’s heart. A fortune worth more than gold—one built on love, truth, and a family worth fighting for.

My parents' enemy kidnaps me and livestreams chopping off my fingers just to force them to show up. For a time, the entire Internet searches for my parents. But what they don't know is that the captain who appeared in the livestream is my biological father. At that moment, he's on a beach in Hashford, setting off magnificent fireworks for his adopted daughter. And on their barbecue table, the livestream of my fingers being severed is playing. Later on, when I survive long enough to be rescued, I reach out my mangled hand to touch my parents. They recoil in disgust and leave without looking back, taking the adopted daughter out for Wersole food. But they don't know that the thing hidden within my mangled palm will make them regret their actions beyond measure.

She thought she'd seen him first, fallen for him first noticed him first. Little did Mariana know, her destiny had been set and arranged by the people she viewed as family and loved the most. Attraction strikes where betrayal stands.. Where deceit is born, passion is inginited. Derrick johnson can do nothing to convince himself he feels nothing for the beautiful young girl, well except fulfil the ubsurd traditions of his mafia clan inorder to rise into power. He'd decieved her by deceiving himself ,offered her to the enemy on a silver platter. But perhaps, Derrick Johnson was just but a victim of the poison of both mafia clans. Will peace prevail, especially when grave secrets are spilled and traditions demand to be fulfiled. When mazes are biult against the two, the only thing that seems to make them unbreakable is the bond of love they developed. But can an angel ever love the devil? Perhaps they can, but first, you'd have to live in hell.

Nagbago ang buhay ni Elaine Natividad ng makilala niya si Louis Montemayor — a hot and handsome mafia boss. Para mabayaran ang utang na nangyari sa pagitan ng kanilang mga magulang ay nakatakda silang ikasal. Hindi naman tumutol si Elaine dahil maganda ang pinapakita sa kanya ng binata pero bigla na lamang ito nagbago. Louis still loves his first love, and they just need to pretend and have a child to get his inheritance. And, there’s a deep reason why Elaine Natividad is entangled with the mafia organization. A use, that’s why, Louis needs her. Pipiliin niya kayang manatili sa tabi nito o aalamin niya ang katotohanan tungkol sa kanyang pagkatao?

Elena Hart once had everything, money, beauty, and a kind heart that trusted too easily. But her perfect marriage to the charming Liam Blackwood ended in betrayal and even murder, planned by him and her best friend, Serena Cole. Her whole world fell apart. Yet death wasn't the end for her. One day, Elena woke up in her 22 year old body, seven years before the day she was meant to die. Her memories were broken, but she was filled with a strong will: this time, she would write her own ending. Reborn, Elena was no helpless princess. With the knowledge of what was to come and a clever, quick mind, she stepped into a world of secret business deals, hidden family stories, and a love triangle that made her quest for revenge even more complicated. There was Adrian Voss, the mysterious rival CEO whose cold look hid a past linked to hers, and Noah Grant, her childhood friend whose quiet loyalty showed deep, unspoken love. As Elena fought against Liam and Serena's evil plans, she uncovered even darker secrets, Hart Industries was really a front for a criminal empire, her mother's death was no accident, and maybe her second chance at life was part of a strange, bigger bargain. With every twist and turn, Elena had to choose between seeking revenge or forgiving, between following love or standing on her own. But in a game where enemies wear smiles and allies hide daggers, trust could be her downfall... or her redemption.

After I, Rosalie Ricci, was stood up 17 times, the mafia don, Daniel Marino, finally holds the perfect engagement banquet for me. In our second year together, we are ready to get married. But every single time, he has an excuse to hold our engagement off. He says he's busy with work, the timing isn't right yet, or that he isn't quite ready. I never blame him because I love him. I have loved him since our school days. In fact, I have loved him for seven whole years. This is the 18th time. I stand in the banquet hall wearing the gown he personally chose for me and watch as he slips the ring onto my finger. He kisses me with a passionate intensity he has never shown me before. At that moment, I believe that I have finally secured my perfect happiness after waiting seven long years. My happiness only lasts until the guests leave. As I step into the back garden, I see Daniel holding my twin sister, Leah Ricci, in his arms. He says in a hushed voice, "I announced my engagement to Rosalie 18 times. This time, you're finally back." That's when I realize that the engagement banquet that I have longed for is nothing more than a ploy by Daniel to draw Leah back to him. But when I decided to let them be together, Daniel panics.

⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ This Book Contains Matured Contents, reader's discretion is advised. ***EXTRACT*** “Do you have any idea how much I want to be inside you right now?” he asked, standing to his feet. “Then why aren’t you?” I responded, loving the feel of him pressed so close, my back to the mirror. But even still, in some far corner of my lust-fogged mind, I realized that we were still in a bathroom. Anyone could walk in and see us. The thought of getting discovered was scary and same time, erotic. “Oh, we're not done. Spread your legs a bit for me, Kitten." He commanded. I did as he instructed and he settled between my legs again. “Now close your eyes. And try not to move.” Dominic Rutherford murmured. I drew in a sharp breath as his fingers slipped into me with a silky, wet ease. First one. Then another. A feverish tide rose inside me, and I groaned. I jerked in response, causing me to unconsciously move my hips towards his teasing hand, seeking more. “Ohh—” My body trembled under his touch. “Please…” ****** Ruby escapes a stifling marriage filled with betrayal, eager to reclaim her freedom. At a masquerade ball, she meets Dominic, a mysterious older man always wearing a mask and has a complex past. Their intense attraction ignites a passionate and dangerous affair. Dominic, who was tasked by Ruby's unknown brother to find her, is captivated by her defiant spirit. As Ruby gets entangled in Dominic’s dark world and faces threats from her vengeful former husband and an enemy within, she struggles with her fear of love. Will Ruby and Dominic overcome their pasts and the secrets that threaten to tear them apart? Can Ruby submit to love even after the truth is revealed?

James Anderson verlor seine zukünftige Gefährtin und Luna, Stephanie, bei einem Angriff durch Streuner. Stephanies Tod stürzte das gesamte Rudel in Trauer, und ihr Todestag wurde sogar zu einem offiziellen Feiertag des Rudels erklärt. Sechs Jahre später entdeckt James, dass Lily, Stephanies jüngere Schwester, seine Gefährtin ist. Doch wie kann das sein? War nicht Stephanie seine vorherbestimmte Gefährtin? Und würde das Rudel Lily überhaupt als seine Gefährtin und Luna akzeptieren – schließlich machen viele sie für Stephanies Tod verantwortlich, da Stephanie starb, als sie Lily retten wollte. Lily hingegen hat jahrelang im Schatten ihrer wunderschönen älteren Schwester gelebt. Sie weiß genau, dass die Mitglieder des Rudels und ihre eigenen Eltern sich wünschen, sie wäre anstelle von Stephanie gestorben. Lily hat sich immer auf den Tag gefreut, an dem sie ihren Gefährten trifft und endlich für jemanden wichtig ist. Doch die Entdeckung, dass James ihr Gefährte ist, wird zu Lilys schlimmstem Albtraum, besonders als James schlecht darauf reagiert. Lily entscheidet, dass sie nicht länger in Stephanies Schatten leben will. Sie weigert sich, den Rest ihres Lebens mit einem Gefährten zu verbringen, der sich wünscht, sie wäre jemand anderes. Sie lehnt James ab, der diese Ablehnung viel zu schnell akzeptiert. Kurz darauf kommen schreckliche Wahrheiten ans Licht, und James bereut sofort, dass er Lily hat gehen lassen. Er setzt alles daran, sie zurückzugewinnen und die Fehler der Vergangenheit wiedergutzumachen. Doch ist es bereits zu spät? Wird Lily die Liebe bei James finden – oder bei jemand anderem?

I'm a thirty-year-old hot wife, but my husband won't touch me. Driven to distraction by loneliness, I rely on toys for relief. Then our new yard guy, Samuel, arrives—built like a brick outhouse and gorgeous. With my desires raging, I make my move…

“Believe me, Dominic, the child is yours,” I pleaded, my voice low with desperation. “How can I believe you?” he questioned condescendingly. “You married me for money even though I was impotent, and now you’re saying you’re pregnant for me? If you’re going to lie, at least make it believable.” “I’m not lying, Dominic. I care about you,” I begged, my voice trembling. I reached out to hold his arm, but he flinched away. “This is probably some plan to tie me down, but it won't work. That baby is not mine! You and I both know I can’t have children. Just pack your things and leave my house. Here are the divorce papers,” he said, flinging them on the bed before walking out. I crumbled onto the ground, feeling the immense pain of his rejection and distrust. Ruby’s life fell apart when she got pregnant for her contract husband, who is impotent. She tried to prove her innocence to the billionaire, but he didn’t believe her and divorced her. Even worse, this man wasn’t just the father of her baby but also the father of the daughter she had through artificial insemination. Two months later, Ruby showed up at her ex-husband’s company, announced as one of the major shareholders. This time, she was back stronger than before. Having inherited her stepfather’s wealth, Ruby returned as a billionaire and swore that Dominic, her ex-husband, would not come near her child. But everything was different when she returned. She found Dominic regretful and remorseful. Not only that, she was now wanted by another man, a hot billionaire who was the talk of the town. Will she forgive Dominic, or will she explore the new love coming her way?