The Third Option Ao3

Si Ariah "Aya" Gallano ay dalawampu't dalawang taong gulang, iskolar ng kanilang bayan, at tumatayong magulang para sa kaniyang nag-iisang kapatid. Musmos pa lamang ay namulat na siya sa hagupit ng buhay dahil sa mga pagsubok na kaniyang pinagdaanan. Sa kabila nito, nanatili siyang matatag at higit na nahubok ang pagiging madiskarte. Subalit, dahil sa karamdaman ng kaniyang kapatid, kinailangan niyang makahanap ng mabilisang salapi. Siya ay napadpad sa dating application na "We Chat & Date", para humanap ng matandang lalaki na naghahanap ng kasintahan, o sugar daddy kung tawagin. Labag ito sa kaniyang kalooban, subalit kailangan niya ng mabilisang pera para sa pagpapagamot ng kapatid kaya naman isinantabi niya ang sariling prinsipyo para rito. Dito niya nakilala si Theodore Morgan, ang acting CEO ng Morgan Group, dalawampu't pitong taong gulang at ang pinaka batang business tycoon sa Pilipinas. Si Theodore ay napadpad sa dating application sa pag-asang makakahanap ng babaeng papakasalanan lamang bilang tugon sa hiling ng kaniyang lola, ang tanging tao na kumalinga sa kaniya noong mamatay ang mga magulang sa aksidente. Parehong may mithiin na nais makamit, parehong nais isakripisyo ang sariling kasiyahan para sa minamahal sa buhay. Ngunit parehong ayaw mahulog kanino man. Naniniwala silang walang puwang ang pag-ibig sa tulad nilang abala sa sarili at pangarap na nais makamit. Ano kaya ang kapalarang naghihintay para sa dalawang taong nais lang pumasok sa kasal para sa sariling motibo? Sa laro ng kasal-kasalanan, sino ang magiging taya? Kapag tadhana na ang nagpasya, mapipigilan mo ba ito?

From the very beginning, Amelia had struggled to bury her feelings for Ethan Reed, the man she had loved with all her heart—especially after he married Flora, her own best friend. For years, she tried to move on, searching for happiness in her own way and attempting to open her heart to other men. But just when she thought she had left the past behind, Flora and Ethan reappeared in her life. For reasons beyond understanding, Flora came to her with a shocking request—she openly begged Amelia to become Ethan’s second wife and bear his child. At first, Amelia refused. But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't deny the truth—she still loved Ethan, even after all this time. After much hesitation, she finally agreed to the outrageous proposal. But instead of finding happiness, she was met with a series of unexpected betrayals from Flora—ones she never saw coming. Will Amelia endure the storm? Or will she once again be forced to walk away from Ethan Reed?

Helena Cole, daughter of poor gardener Nicolas Cole, is forced into a contract marriage with Alexander Stone, the new CEO of Solara Helixia. Helena, who has always lived a quiet life, feels trapped in the marriage, but soon discovers that Alexander is not the cruel and heartless man she had believed him to be. As Helena and Alexander navigate the treacherous waters of their families' bitter feud, they begin to develop feelings for each other. However, their love that begins to build as a result of sharing the same roof is forbidden, and they must keep their relationship a secret from their families, lest they face the consequences. For Helena, the only family property left for her father would be taken away. Meanwhile, Nicolas Cole and Alexander's mother, Isabella Stone, continue to plot against each other, determined to destroy the other's life and property. As tensions between the two families escalate as Nicholas Cole fights to take back what is rightfully his. Helena and Alexander find themselves caught in the middle, struggling to keep their love alive while their families wage war against each other, she gradually navigates from being a weak young lady to a strong and powerful woman. Even though Isabella keeps oppressing Helena's father; he was determined to fight till his last breath. Helena and Alexander must make a choice that will change their lives forever. Will they choose love or family loyalty? Will they later Find out the main reason for their arranged marriage? Will they find out the secrets behind the deaths of Mrs. Cole and Mr. Stone? Will the internal enemies and obstacles behind all the troubles in their relationship be exposed? Find out in "AGAINST THE TIDES", a gripping and steamy billionaire romance novel that will leave you breathless until the end.

Young Autumn Wilde was a happy she-wolf along with her twin, Summer Wilde, and her big brother, Luke Wilde. It was all she ever wanted. To be close with her family and played with pack members since she is the daughter of the Alpha of Red Moon pack. But, when she's 17, she ran away from the pack's house. She ran from one pack to another pack just to search for the most precious matter for her. By that, she lives in the woods, sleeps on the ground covered with leaves. But that's not the worst thing yet. The worst thing happened after the best sleep she ever had since she ran away from home. Why? Maybe you want to find out yourself......

*Warning- This book contains mature themes Rue ~ her name has brought many to their knees when uttered. A devious witch who brings chaos to the were kind. She simply wants them all dead. That is until everything changes. With a twist of fate Rue finds herself trapped inside an enchanted forest with none other than the soon to be werewolf king, Ares, who so happens to be her mate. With a possessive werewolf king and a devious witch who thinks she is too beautiful to be mated to a 'mutt', their story is bound to bring chaos and it has only just begun. "I'm going to stretch you out and make you submit to me little witch." Ares grumbles, his canines teasingly tracing where he was supposed to mark me. His words held a promise and I nearly came undone by the thought of him dominating me.

One signature made her his bride. One kiss sealed her fate. But one secret could burn his entire empire to the ground. Serena Vale was never meant to exist. The hidden daughter of a murdered mafia don, she’s lived in the shadows, far from the bloodshed that destroyed her family. But when her identity is exposed, she’s dragged into the deadly spotlight—offered as a peace treaty to the one man her father once swore to kill: Matteo De Luca, the feared Mafia King of Sicily. Cold. Calculating. Vengeful. Matteo agrees to the marriage, but not for peace. He wants revenge. He believes Serena’s blood is the key to destroying his enemies from within. What he doesn’t expect is her fire… or how her presence awakens a part of him long thought dead. Serena is supposed to be his weapon. His captive. But what if she's the one who brings him to his knees? In a world where loyalty kills, love betrays, and secrets rule—who will survive the vows they never meant to keep?

I was the most insignificant omega in the pack. In my past life, Alpha Asher Croft asked me to be his mate ninety-nine times, and I said no every single time. On the hundredth attempt, he locked me in Croft Manor and held me so tight I couldn't breathe. His eyes burned with obsession, and I was terrified. So I ran. I made it halfway to the border before the rogues found me. Asher took three silver bullets, saving my life. The first shot destroyed his hand, the second blinded his eye, and the third went straight through his heart. He looked at me as he died, blood soaking through his shirt, and his expression was stubborn and fragile all at once. "Cassandra, why can't you just love me once?" Then the miracle happened. I opened my eyes and found myself back on the day Asher first told me he liked me. This time, I reached out and took his hand first. I thought we'd grow old together, but Asher betrayed me three times. On our bonding night, he deliberately walked into the wrong room and slept with someone else. My heart shattered, but I forgave him. Three months pregnant, I got a call at two in the morning during a storm, and he left me stranded on the outskirts. I lost the baby. I wiped my tears and let it go. But the third time, he exiled my brother over a cat. That's when I finally understood. It was time to leave. This time, I'll make sure Asher never finds me again.

"Never be vulnerable." Those were the words Adrian Blackwood’s father left him before his death. Now, as the most powerful billionaire in San Francisco, Adrian has built his life around that rule—untouchable, invincible, and ruthless. But what he doesn’t know is that his survival has never been his own doing. Elena Martinez, a humble cleaning manager, has been secretly saving him from the shadows—again and again. And despite his coldness, despite his sharp tongue, she never stops. He doesn’t know her name. He doesn’t know her face. But every time danger closes in, she’s there, risking everything for a man who sees her as nothing. Yet, something unexpected stirs between them—a connection neither of them understands. But what happens when Adrian discovers the truth? When he realizes the woman he’s overlooked holds the key to his life? Will he embrace th8e only person who has ever truly protected him, or will his pride destroy them both? Because secrets don’t stay buried forever. And when Adrian finally uncovers his hidden savior, it might be too late…

This is a story that contains the stories of six people and their lives s a family. Starting with Krissy a young doctor who works with the military and finds love on the worst of days. One by one her kids and herself grow and add to the family over a span of twenty Plus years.

"I love you, Aires" "Who wrote this letter?" Aires asked, bending to pick the piece of paper that has fallen at his feet, his eyes pinned hers and she swallowed, "you love me?" His voice sounded strange to her ears but she couldn't fathom the emotions behind it. Timidly she nodded finally voicing out her feelings. His gaze raked over her and she stood absolutely still, "flat chest, flat bum, teeth filled with braces and clumsy as hell, I can never love someone like you so get lost" and so she ran, with tears streaming down her cheeks like rivers of water......