To Hell With Being A Saint

"Mother said you agreed to marry me," I stared at her deeply in the eyes, as I took in her beautiful features. "Yes, I did," Her sultry voice replied. "Good. We will get married, but only for a year," Her face wore a confused look as she blinked. Taking her wrist, I allowed my thumb to gently sweep up and down. "Make me fall in love with you within a year, and we will live forever," I let the words in my heart out "What if I fail?" Her gaze met mine. "Then we will end the marriage and part ways. Worse still,you will lose everything you have,"I replied icyly, as her wrist slipped off. She looked at me with disdain. ******** Ariel Peterson, a young twenty five year old lady was thrown out of her so-called home, by her step mother. She decided to end it all, but found herself in a hospital. A marriage proposal in front of her, giving her a second chance, one she jumped at without a second thought.' Marriage will be lovely,'she thought. The cold Billionaire she was to get married to gave her a difficult task. 'To make him fall in love with her within a year' Will she be able to work her way into the heart of her husband? When a lady from the past finds her way Into their life, what misfortune will it bring to them? Will their love become happily ever after?

She wakes up that morning in an unfamiliar room with a stranger lying beside her and both naked under that plain green blanket.Wala siyang maalala sa nangyari and what shocked her most is when he claimed and mistook her for some lowly prostitute!Rage and anger comsumed her pero wala siyang magawa kundi iiyak nalang ang nangyaring iyon sa kanya. Pinilit niyang kalimutan ang gabing iyon, pinilit niyang ipagpatuloy ang kanyang buhay.Pero paano niya gagawin iyon kung matapos ang isang buwan ay natagpuan niya ang sarili na dinadala ang bunga ng gabing iyon. Ang bunga na naging sanhi ng pagkasira at pagkawala ng lahat-lahat sa kanya!

Ali thought she would finally get her revenge against her father and those who offended her in the past, while also digging back on her mother's supposed 'suicide' death. And all this by marrying into the Laverock family. However, she is unaware that, even though she sought revenge, she was an instrument of revenge and a lone prey in the Laverock family. She has a secret that Harriet wanted, one that could topple the country... Ali is a worker at Laverock Mega Food Chains and a competent marketing manager. But she is struggling to cater for her sick brother. Her father and stepmother are hellbent on marrying her off to regain their wealth and status, even going as far as using her brother's illness to threaten her. However, in her desperate moments, the matriarch of the Laverock family extends an olive branch to her after she saved the old woman from an accident. In exchange for sponsoring her brother's treatment, she is asked to marry the second young master of the family. But Martin elopes on the wedding day. Under the pressure of Harriet, Gerald steps in and marries Ali, but will it be an easy marriage? Their lives take a turn when Ali discovers a truth that shatters her. She is forced to leave and return six years later for revenge. Her heart is made up, and it was payback for the biggest scumbag of her life. VOLUME 1: Fortune or Luck. VOLUME 2: Love and Scheme; Who Beats the Game? VOLUME 3: Victory and Defeat; Who is fighting a losing battle? Get ready for a spin...

What started out as a deal of marriage ended up being something that no one expected. The deal was simple. They attend public meetings together. They are seen as the happy couple together. They stand by one another side for the media. But when an enemy starts to rise, when that enemy starts to threaten, things end up taking a turn that they do not expect nor do they like.It starts out with a kiss, and that kiss flourishes more than they would have ever liked to think about happening. And when that kiss starts to take effect, when feelings start to emerge, when a spark grows between them, an ex triggers rumors that push Jasmine away from him, the fated husband that was supposed to be her betrothed.Only this time, Blake wants her.Now, he’ll fight not for legacy, but for love. Enemies once. Strangers under the same roof. But in the end, they might just become something unstoppable.

Ashley, a young talented writer had just relocated to California with her friends to start a new life after losing her job. She's determined to make it as an Author and prove everyone wrong. Ashley goes to pay her friend a visit at her restaurant, where she bumps into Richard Smith, the Immediate younger brother of Nate, a successful arrogant bachelor. A few months later, her boyfriend breaks up with her leaving her devastated. She goes to the club to relieve the pain unaware of the fact that Richard is at the same club. Things take a drastic turn when some masked men raid the club and Richard ends up dead that same night. She's torn between proving she's innocent and her feelings for the Smith brothers, Nate and Jeremy.

On the day of her stepsister's birthday party, Victoria Agriche discovers that her fiancé, Alden Benedict, and her stepsister, Emberly, are having an affair. In that unexpected incident, Maverick Hurlington, Alden's business rival, looks at the pitiful Victoria. After that, what is even more unpredictable is the cold-hearted and arrogant man offers her revenge for her fiancé and stepsister by making her his wife for one year. On one condition, there must be no love between them. Victoria thought there was no way she would fall for the cold man. So, to avenge the pain in her heart, she accepted the deal. However, what if Victoria can't keep her promise? Can she take her revenge on her fiancé and stepsister?

"Mr. Norcross, did you intentionally tamper with my car?" He nodded. "Yes. But don't worry Saira, It's nothing serious. You will have it outside your doorstep in the morning." Don't worry! He says don't worry?? Worry is the word- for him! "I am Mira's best friend!" "Who is Mira?" "Your Fiancee ." "My WHAT?" "Stop pretending." "Zavi I don't even know her!" "Don't you dare two time my friend! And stop calling me Zavi." "She is lying. Whoever she is!" One of them is certainly lying. Which one? Mira or Leonardo? Leonardo Norcross, a hardcore business man who is used to people obeying him. Willingly or not is of no concern to him. Saira Zaveri is a free spirited woman who puts emotions and well being of loved ones above everything else. In a battle of rock and river fate intervenes when two castaways, poles apart in their outlook towards life are marooned in an uninhabited island. " How can a virgin claim to be a rape victim? What is the typical description of violation of modesty? What if the girl is rescued in the nick of time? Well, she is LUCKY and the rich culprits are 'innocent since 'no crime' has been committed. If she is stubborn and wants them punished they remain innocent while she is termed a liar and attention seeker. Never mind if she is a wreck emotionally and physically tormented. Saira wants nothing to do with another arrogant rich prospective shackles in her life and thwarts Leonardo's efforts. However the man seems to be home deaf to the word ' No.' Determination hits determination. Whether the perfect formula of faith to isolate them stirs in harmony or complicates the situation more cannot be predicted

Sinopsis: Si Mariecon Guerrero ay isang aspiring writer na ginugugol ang kanyang mga araw sa pagtatrabaho sa isang bookstore at ang kanyang mga gabi sa pagsusulat ng mga kwentong puno ng matinding pag-ibig—mga kwentong kailanman ay hindi niya inakalang mangyayari sa kanya. Ngunit isang kasunduang kasal na orihinal na para sa kanyang pinsan ang aksidenteng napunta sa kanya, kaya’t hindi inaasahan, natagpuan niya ang sarili niyang kasal kay Hydeo Ridge Dela Fuerte—isang makapangyarihan ngunit malamig at walang pusong negosyante. Kailangan ni Hydeo ng isang asawa upang masigurado ang isang napakalaking business deal, at ang dapat sana niyang mapapangasawa ay ang glamorosang pinsan ni Mariecon na si Madeline. Ngunit dahil sa isang pagkakamali sa mga papeles, si Mariecon ang napirmang asawa sa courthouse wedding. Nang matuklasan ang pagkakamali, labis ang gulat niya nang tumanggi si Hydeo na ipa-annul ang kasal—para sa mga dahilan na hindi niya gustong ipaliwanag. Ngayon, natagpuan ni Mariecon ang sarili niyang nakakulong sa isang malamig at kalkuladong kasunduan sa isang lalaking hindi nagbubukas ng kanyang puso. Ngunit habang sinusubukan niyang alamin ang katotohanan sa likod ng kasal na ito, unti-unting nagbabago ang kanilang relasyon. Ang kasal na nagsimula sa obligasyon ay nauwi sa matitinding banggaan ng kalooban, mga lihim na sandali, at isang damdaming hindi nila maitatanggi.

I was sent abroad to work. After three years, I finally helped my fiancee secure a highly challenging and significant client. When I returned home, she drove me out of the house. Her eyes gleamed with disdain as she looked at me while carrying a child. “I’ve got a husband and a child. You went abroad and left me all alone for three years. How could you come back to me? You’d better come to your senses and resign from the company tomorrow!” She trampled upon my dignity and love. Then, I realized that our five-year romance had come to an end.

"I heard that you agreed to marry that dog.", Alaric hissed, still trying to handle the news that he came to know early morning. "Leave me, blood-sucking leech," Moana growled angrily, but not once did she try to fight with him when he had caged her between the walls and him. "First answer me, why did you say YES?" "To move on in my life. You rejected me by saying that ‘you’re worth more than a one-night stand’. So, here I am, planning for my marriage, having a family, and most importantly, to get over my attraction for you." The next thing, she knew, Alaric’s ice-cold lips crashed against her warm lips, like ice against fire. He expected a slap for kissing her without permission, but instead, she kissed him back. * * Moana and Alaric agreed to a one-night stand when they couldn’t ignore their attraction for one another, but before they could have gone ahead as per their plan, Theodore, Alaric’s best friend, and Moana’s brother-in-law interfered, warning Alaric to stay away from her. Alaric swore not to break his friend’s trust and ignored Moana like the plague, but his patience snapped when he learned that she was getting married. At the same time, Moana was irked by Alaric’s loyalty toward Theodore’s friendship. She tried to move on from the little attraction that she had for him, only to find him acting like a possessive Alpha male even when he was a vampire. * Follow me on ‘authorsprachi12’ for updates.