The Zookeeper's Wife Novel

As the unwanted wife of a renowned billionaire, Francesca has always felt like an outsider in her own marriage. Pero kahit pa ganoon, parati niyang ginagawa ang best niya para maging isang perfect wife. Kahit pa alam niyang walang patutunguhan ang pakikisama niya sa kanyang asawa, nananatili pa rin siya sa tabi nito dahil sa pagmamahal. But one evening, on their anniversary, Mikhael, Francesca's husband, suddenly asked for a divorce without even an explanation. She then discovered that Mikhael's ex fiancée, Blaine, an international actress, had returned to the country dahil mayroon itong malubhang sakit. Francesca's world crumbles around her after knowing that Mikhael left her to be with his beloved woman. Despite her devastation, she desperately tries to delay the annulment proceedings, hoping to salvage what little remains of their shattered marriage. Ngunit matigas ang puso ni Mikhael. Para saan pa't mananatili siya sa marriage na hindi niya naman ginusto? Pero magbabago ang lahat nang mapag-alaman nilang nagdadalang tao si Francesca, at si Mikhael ang ama. Matutuloy pa rin nga ba ang pakikipaghiwalay niya? O mananatili siya sa piling ng asawa para sa kanilang anak bagaman si Blaine ang tunay niyang mahal?

Zamiel Ayala was one-woman-man. He only had his heart for the woman he promised to marry not until she was abducted by his best friend and ended up in a car accident and died. Since that day the only thing he wanted to do was to avenge his late bride. He searched for his ex-best friend for so long and found him in a coma and still lucky to have a girlfriend with him. At that very moment, Zamiel came up with a plan that could hurt his ex-best friend even more because just being in a coma was not enough to make him suffer. Zamiel started to corner his ex-best friend’s girlfriend, Rina, by threatening her to pull out the machine that’s keeping her boyfriend alive if she won’t accept his offer to be his baby maker.

the story revolves around the lives of two individuals, Ava Reynolds and Noah Anderson, whose paths cross years after a fateful one-night stand that changed their lives forever. Ava Reynolds, a free-spirited and independent woman, finds herself entangled in a passionate encounter with the charismatic billionaire, Noah Anderson Five years later, their paths unexpectedly collide once again. Ava has built a successful career and thrived in her personal life, Noah now even more successful and guarded, has spent years searching for the woman who disappeared without a trace, unable to forget the deep connection they once had. As fate brings them together, Ava and Noah must confront their unresolved feelings and the consequences of their choices. Sparks reignite between them, but both carry the scars of the past, hesitant to trust and open their hearts once more. Despite their initial resistance, the pull between them proves too strong to ignore, drawing them into a tumultuous relationship filled with passion, longing, and conflicting emotions. As they navigate the complexities of their renewed connection, Ava and Noah must confront the reasons behind Ava's sudden departure and the trust issues that plague their relationship. Their journey is not without challenges, as old wounds resurface, interfering family members complicate matters, and external forces threaten to tear them apart once more.

"Umalis ka sa harapan ko," malamig na sabi sa asawa ko. Hindi ko alam kong ano ang nahawa kong mali. Mula noong umalis ito sa isang bussiness trip ng amin na buwan ay bigla na lang itong nanlamig sa akin. Ako si Misha, isang babae na handang gawin ang lahat para muling maibalik ang pagmamahal ng aking asawa. Subalit sa kabila ng bawat sakripisyo at pagsusumikap, tila mas lalo siyang lumalayo at nanlalamig. Siya si Geg Montero, isang makapangyarihang business tycoon at bilyonaryo. Ang lalaking minsan kong minahal nang buong puso ay tila nagbago na. Hanggang isang araw, sa kagustuhan kong iparamdam ang aking pagmamalasakit, hinatiran ko siya ng pagkain sa opisina. Ngunit sa halip na pasasalamat ang bumungad sa akin, nasaksihan ko ang masakit na katotohanan—siya at ang kanyang sekretarya, magkasalo sa isang tagpong puno ng pagtataksil. Ngayong wasak na ang aking puso, may natitira pa bang pag-asa para maibalik ang aming relasyon, o ito na ba ang wakas ng aming pagmamahalan?

Para ma-proteksiyunan ay ipinasya ng lolo ni Azen na ipakasal siya sa isang sundalo na anak ng kaibigan nito. The cold and aloof, Commander Captain Jack Bernandino. Dahil mahal ni Azen ang kanyang lolo kaya pumayag siyang magpakasal kay Jack samantalang tumatanaw naman ng malaking utang-na-loob ang pamilya ni Jack sa namayapang ama ni Azen kaya ito pumayag na magpakasal sa dalaga. Subaybayan kung paano mahuhulog at iibig sa isa't isa ang dalawang taong magkasalungat ang ugali ngunit pinagbuklod ng isang pirasong papel. Ngunit isang kapirasong papel din ba ang sisira sa nabuo nilang pagmamahalan? Manaig kaya ang pag-ibig sa puso ni Jack o mangibabaw ang galit sa kanyang dibdib? Makakaya bang pakisamahan ni Jack ang pasaway at batam-batang asawa samantalang mapagtiisan naman kaya ni Azen ang masungit at aloof na binatang sundalo?

The soon-to-be King, Neil Gabriel J. Rashid-Al, was called by his father King to go home to their country after 7 years of jumping from one country to the other one pero sa ibang kadahilanan ay hindi pa siya ready na bumalik, at dahil may past siya na ayaw niya balikan sa Dubai. And so, para takasan ang nakaraan niya ay humanap siya nang babae na papayag maging wife niya at sa hindi inaasahan na pagkakataon ay nakita niya ang katulong na naglilinis ng bahay niya, her name is Wendy at laki ito sa hirap. Meanwhile, Wendy Lee saw her boss for the first time dahil whenever she come to his house to clean he was out and doing his business. But that day was different and because of circumstances ay pumayag siya rito na maging contract wife kahit na hindi nila kilala ang isa’t-isa nang husto. Soon, they fly going to Dubai and the family Rashid-Al were all got surprised by their news, especially his elder sister who knows everything about him. Ang tanong...will the soon-to-be King, Neil, take the throne and be willing to be true to himself, or will he hide and stick to his plan? But what will happen if the past meets the future? What side is he going to take?

Lily Bashwood's only crime is looking exactly like the recently dead daughter of Don Grander. She is only a poor server at a wine shop. When she is kidnapped, and forced to impersonate their dead daughter just to be Christopher's wife, billionaire heir to the Bridger Empire for one year, she is left without a choice, especially when the life of her only brother is threatened. Lily is thrown into a world of wealth, lies, deceit and foul play, the survival against the enemies being the wife of Christopher have accumulated, and navigating the complex personality of the dead girl she is impersonating; wild, adventurous, and luxurious, a sharp contrast from the life Lily is accustomed to. The marriage contract is to last a year, and Lily is to play by the rules of Don Grander and his extravagant wife for their personal gain. As Lily plays her role, she realizes there is more than meets the eye with everyone in the world of the rich. Will she be able to keep herself from falling for the handsome billionaire? Will Lily survive a year without being caught, or will she be swallowed up by the woes surrounding her? Only time will tell for Lily Bashwood.

Nang maaksidente ang kinikilalang ama ni Amanda ay napilitan siyang huminto sa pag-aaral at magtrabaho para makatulong sa pang araw araw na gastusin ng kanyang pamilya. She tried different jobs pero hindi pa rin sapat ang kanyang kinikita para sa pagpapaopera ng kanyang ama. Kaya naman napilitan siyang tanggapin ang alok na trabaho ng kanyang boss sa isang sikat na bar at doon niya nakilala si Adam Smith, ang lalaking handang ibigay ang lahat ng kailangan niya kapalit ang pagpapakasal niya dito. Hindi naman siya nagdalawang isip sa kagustuhan ng lalaki, ang tanging gusto lang niya ay mabuhay ang kanyang ama kahit ang kapalit pa nito ay ang kaligayahan niya. Adam Smith is a billionaire that owns a big construction company in the Philippines. He's the only son of a famous couple in the business industry. He's the type of person that gets everything he wants kaya naman ng unang makita niya si Amanda ay agad niya itong nagustuhan. With the power and connections he had, he got Amanda in a snap. Amanda Salvador is a simple yet gorgeous woman who can capture the heart of every men. Ang hindi niya inakala ay mabibihag rin niya ang puso ng nag-iisang Adam Smith. When she agreed to the offer, hindi niya akalain na tuluyan ng mahuhulog ang loob niya sa lalaki. Paano kung ang inaakala niyang masayang buhay ay masira dahil sa mga taong humahadlang sa pagmamahalan nila. Makakaya pa kaya nilang ipaglaban ang isa't isa kung mismong tadhana ang gumagawa ng dahilan para magkalayo at kalimutan nila ang isa't isa.

"You do know I am a whore and wherever I go in this city, I will be recognized, be it under a disguise or not?" Penelope arched a brow at Quinlan, capturing his attention with her voice immediately. "Well…" Quinlan paused and let his mind waver for a second, "you could impersonate a male." "Heavens! Dressing up as a man to get myself pleasured?" "Yes, I see nothing wrong with that. It's only an hour or two, thing." "How about we invite a man into our home?" "I'm afraid that's impossible." Quinlan's tone was as sharp as his jaw. "Right." Penelope placed the papers on the desk, "where do I sign?" *** A deal between a heartbroken nobel man and the town's biggest whore. Quinlan wanted to keep his position as the Alpha's beta because he was close to being relieved of his duties since the Alpha recently wedded his lover. Penelope was after the money and wanted to go on a hiatus from the pleasure house. So the two married through a contact, unbeknownst of what lies ahead.

“You like this so much, don’t you?” Theo asked hectically and nuzzled her temple. His fingers dug into her hips while he was pounding her from behind. She didn’t respond but moaned, her hands clenched on the headboard of the bed harder. He slapped her ass harshly. “Answer me.” “Ah!” Meli laughs breathlessly. “Yes...” Theo straightened and wound his hand around her long hair. The sound of their hips slamming was filling the hotel room. He kept fucking her relentlessly, this woman’s moans were like the most sensual music to his ears. After a few seconds, Meli’s moans turned into sobs and she came with a shaking cry, her body fell onto the mattress. Theo wasn’t there, he gave her a few last thrusts and reached his own apex as groaning. His muscled frame collapsed onto her delicate body. *** Theo is the CEO of a global company. He is his own person with a successful career, a loft as an ideal bachelor pad and a car he'd dreamt of. With his physique that women describe as a Greek god, he has no difficulty in getting a woman he desires. Everything in his life is in a strict order. It is a monotonous pattern, but never worrying. Never unnerving. Till she comes. His boss's new wife. Mrs. Aldridge. There is an insane chemistry between the two, and Theo has no idea how to handle those burning sparks emanating from it.