The Zookeeper's Wife Novel

“One year. Be mine” He said, his breath hot against my skin I should have refused, I should have said no and walked away but he made an offer. 90 million dollars for one year. I needed it to save my sister so I said yes. He was the devil CEO of the town and I was nothing but his event planner. He needed a wife for a year and I needed the money. The rules? There was just one. Don't fall in love.

"I have you wrapped around my finger and you know it," Luca smirked, pulling tighter on my hair, making my thighs tingle. "You wish, Luca," I whispered into his ear while still centimetres away from his hard chest. "I'll ruin you, trust me." "Well, I'd love to see you try, little one," he chuckled darkly before pulling away from me and walking away with his usual swagger. ..................................................................... Given as a trophy wife to a ruthless CEO, Scarlett Damien's life spirals into a twisted game of revenge and desire. Luca Nicholas, a notorious loan shark is hell-bent on punishing Scarlett's father for his sins against him, so he marries her against her will and plunges her into a web of manipulation and heartache, in exchange for forgoing her father's debt. Luca wants his revenge against her father and is willing to do anything to get it, while Scarlett yearns to punish him for ruining her dreams. However as Luca holds her captive to settle her father's debt, his burning need for vengeance clashes with an unexpected attraction. In this treacherous dance of power and desire, Scarlett and Luca must confront the blurred lines between revenge and a love that could consume them both. Will their pursuit of vengeance lead to destruction or an unforeseen path of unpredictable passion?

Isabella Santos's world revolves around saving her sister Jenny from a rare blood disorder. Working multiple jobs in BGC barely covers the hospital bills. One fateful morning, her trembling hands spill hot coffee on Alexander Del Rosario's ₱50,000 suit. Instead of anger, his eyes hold an intriguing proposition. Xander's mother, Regina keeps arranging matches with socialites he can't stand. When he meets the fiery barista who stands up to him despite her mistake, he sees an opportunity. He offers Isa a one-year marriage contract worth ₱10 million - enough to save Jenny. But their undeniable chemistry challenges the contract's "no feelings" clause. During a company retreat in El Nido, one passionate night changes everything. Their fake relationship starts feeling real until Isa discovers documents linking Del Rosario Industries to her father's death. The shock triggers a panic attack, leading to her hospitalization where she learns she's six weeks pregnant. "Hindi ko kaya 'to. I need to protect my baby from them," she decides, disappearing without a trace. Three years later, fate reunites them at a charity gala. But Xander meets his daughter Sofia, the spitting image of him. "Paano mo nagawa 'to sa akin?" he confronts Isa. Before they can reconcile, and clear out everything, Marco emerges claiming to be Sofia's real father. Regina orchestrates DNA tests and custody battles. Through investigating his father's old records, Xander uncovers Regina's manipulation in destroying the Santos construction company. He confronts his mother: "Pinili mong sirain ang buhay nila dahil lang sa pride mo?!" Meanwhile, Isa faces kidnapping attempts and corporate espionage. The truth about Marco's involvement with rival companies comes to light. During a dramatic confrontation at the Del Rosario's mansion, Xander chooses Isa and Sofia over his empire. "Wala akong pakialam sa company. Kayo ang mahalaga sa akin."

Kirsty had a troubled past.Now she's in trouble again.Last time she had her sister, but her sister can't help her again.Who will she ask to help her escape from her tormentor?Tank has had a rough couple of months.He was shot, his sister had been brutally beaten and now he's been dumped by the he has been casually seeing for the past 6 months.Will anyone be caught in the fallout of the crossfire?Two worlds collide when Tank is forced to babysit Kirsty. Can they turn the hate into something more?Or will the rose wither and die?

What happens if an heir who has a cold and rigid attitude falls in love with an innocent girl who is only 19 years old? Gabrielle Shaquille Ma, the older brother or more accurately the twin brother of Grizelle Shaenette Ma, has a crush on a little girl who works in one of her restaurants. The heart that had never been moved by any woman suddenly rattled strangely when Gabrielle saw a little girl being publicly humiliated. his eyes seemed to be bewitched when the girl accidentally met his. Making him instantly set a choice if the girl had to be immediately no matter what. What will the heir's love journey be like in winning the heart of his little wife?

"Tall with broad shoulders and muscles that stood out from a well-fitted white shirt worn with suit trousers, sleeves rolled up, two buttons left undone—so fucking hot. Sigh!" Ruhi's eyes went wide in awe as they scanned him. Rafael was used to getting this kind of response from every woman he met. Nothing about her caught his eye. He didn't care to look at her for more than a moment but didn't think any less of her for eye-fucking him for a good thirty seconds. _____******_____ Ruhi Bakul is a confident, independent woman who is content with her life, a decent job, and a long-distance boyfriend. Rafael Fernando Carvalho is your typical cold, aloof CEO known for his good looks and intelligence, besides being the sole heir of his dad's multibillion-dollar diamond business. Just hearing the name Ruhi annoys him because his dad has suddenly arranged for him to marry her, a complete stranger, while he had a hot girlfriend already. How does he take it when Ruhi runs away from the wedding by faking a kidnapping scene? Being the billionaire's wife has its perks, but Rafael's past comes with many secrets, some of which can endanger Ruhi's life____******____ This couple is in for a lot of fun, love, and romance besides the ever-lurking dangers trying to separate them.

Kassandra Ympress is tired of being the perfect daughter of the rich tycoon that's why she decided to cut off her relationship with her father. Being the only daughter, the weight on her shoulder is unmeasurable. She will be the next heiress of the multi-million business and she was not ready for that. As well as marrying her father's business partner! And so, she runs away. Only to be captured by the beast in the business world, Zackarious Bullet Hyacintt. Whose heart was stiff as a stone and was looking for his cheater wife to take revenge. The only mistake is when he found Kassandra who looks exactly as his wife.

A young woman who would turn his stability into chaos. A CEO who would do anything for an impossible love. An arranged marriage with a thousand bumps in the road. Gael wanted to have a beautiful wife who would stay with him over every obstacle. He is a young man full of wealth, assets and an attractiveness that makes him stand out from the crowd, he is a financially independent young man, he has created his own empire making his way among veteran businessmen, Gael is a CEO who fell in love with his worst misfortune. Meeting that girl put him to multiple tests that even with his maximum intelligence he couldn't win. Loving doesn't always mean giving everything for everything.

Si Julia Perrywickles ay inabandona ng kanyang pamilya sa kanyang murang edad at napunta siya sa Isang bahay ampunan. Pinangarap niya na makadama ng pagmamahal ng Isang pamilya pero malabo itong mangyari hanggang sa pinakasalan niya si Harry Warner na Isang CEO na itinuring niyang kanyang kaligtasan. Inakala niya na masaya at madali ang buhay Kasama ang lalaki pero doon siya nagkakamali. Kabaligtaran lamang ang nangyari ng kanyang inaasahang masayang buhay. Lalo siyang nakaranas na abandonahin dahil harapan niyang ipinamumukha ang pambababae niya. Kung kaya siya tinaguriang "The CEO'S Abandoned Wife" Si Daniella na kanyang kabit ay Isang prostitute at naghahangad na umangat ang pamumuhay kaya pumatol sa lalaking may asawa. Ngunit paano kapag nalaman niya na hindi iba sa kanya ang Asawa ng kanyang nobyo?? At isang araw ay dumating sa buhay niya si Herbert Warner ang lalaking nagpadama sa kanya ng tunay na pagmamahal. Pero paano kung Ang lalaking ito ay Kapatid pala sa ama ni Harry at mortal nitong kakompitensya sa lahat ng bagay?

After the death of her mom, Karen Scott got a job in a company, in order to distract herself from thinking of her mom. Karen was marveled by the good look of Dylan Smith, a young Ceo, and she found herself developing feelings for him. After years of longing to see her crush, she finally bumped into him, but their first meeting wasn't a good one, as the arrogant Ceo, didn't fail to show her the kind of person he is. Fate lead the two together again, as they ended up being couples, but Karen never knew that the young man deceived her into marriage, until their wedding day, when she caught him sleeping with another woman. Do you think she'll push through with the wedding, even after he told her to her face that he never loved her?...