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In the hallowed halls of academia, power is never shared it’s taken. Dr. Justin Ellis, known as the CC Terror, rules his lecture halls with a razor-sharp tongue and a gaze that strips away pretense. At forty-three, he is brilliant, ruthless, and untouchable, his presence carved from cold authority and concealed desire. To his students, he is a nightmare in a tailored suit, but beneath the discipline lies a darkness no one dares to provoke. No one except Brenda Stuart. Brenda is everything Justin should ignore young, fiery, too bold for her own good. Her beauty unsettles him; her defiance ignites a hunger he has buried beneath years of restraint. She should be just another student, yet every sharp exchange between them drips with something forbidden, something neither of them can deny. When Brenda confronts him after class, demanding answers for his relentless attention, their clash sparks a dangerous intimacy. What begins as a battle of wills transforms into a seduction dark, punishing, addictive. Brenda discovers that Justin’s lessons extend far beyond chemistry, into realms of dominance and surrender where rules are broken and innocence is devoured. In a world where reputations can be destroyed with a whisper, they enter a secret arrangement of lust, discipline, and obsession. But as desire deepens into something darker, Brenda must decide if she’s willing to give herself entirely to the man who both terrifies and consumes her... Because Dr. Ellis doesn’t just want her mind, he wants her body, her virginity. And Brenda is down for anything.

Little did Rose expected her husband whom she loved earnestly and sacrificed everything to impress would betray her by having child with her self acclaimed friend Alora. Even though her husband hated her so much, she faced disdain, humiliation and cruelty from her husband Alpha Ruppert, Afterall she couldn't conceive his heir. She was called "Her Royal Barrenness" to her face and she endured the humiliations, because she was actually a weak Omega whom everyone thought was a true Luna. She was executed with a false allegations of attempting to kill Alpha Ruppert's Son But she was accommodated by Alpha Anthony from a different pack. After Rose's Rebirth As a powerful Luna, Alpha Ruppert regretted his actions and wants the jewel he has thrown out, But Alpha Anthony wants this same jewel also which leads to a fatal competition, And the true Mate Of Rose is Alpha Ruppert who once wronged her ?

Alejandro Brothers Series #1: Pretending to be My Stepsister to Marry the Billionaire Ako si Lileanne Monteverde, and I pretend to be my stepsister Marga to marry the billionaire. Ginawa ko ito hindi dahil gusto kong agawin ang buhay niya, kundi dahil kailangan ko ng pera para sa tuition fee ko. Wala na akong ama, at hindi man lang ako binigyan ng parte sa naiwan niyang ari-arian. Kaya kahit labag sa loob ko, tinanggap ko ang alok ni Marga kapalit ng malaking halaga — isang kasunduang magpanggap ako bilang siya, upang makilala ang lalaking nakatakda niyang pakasalan. Until I slowly fall in love with the billionaire, Ziven Alejandro... Hindi ko inakalang sa likod ng pangalan, yaman, at seryosong tindig ay may lalaking marunong makinig, umunawa, at magpahalaga. Mas lalo akong nalito nang maramdaman kong masarap palang mahalin — kahit alam kong hindi ako dapat masangkot. Paano kung ang puso ko’y pumili sa gitna ng kasinungalingan? At kung malalaman ni Ziven Ang katutuhanan, na nagpapanggap lang ako? Tatanggapin at mamahalin niya pa rin ba ako?

SYNOPSIS: How far you can do just for your love? Are you willing to sacrifice or just let it go? Savannah Villafuerte can do everything when it comes to Levin Xerxes Montenegro. After her twin sister-Sabrina died, Levin was so devastated to the point that he didn't care about his life anymore. Isang malagim na aksidente ang naganap at sa kabutihang palad ay nakaligtas 'to sa bingit ng kamatayan ngunit ang kapalit nito ay ang pagkawala ng memorya. Nakalimutan ng binata ang nakaraan and the first name he say when he saw her is Sabrina's name. In order to save him from misery, his parents asked some favor to her. Mr and Mrs. Montenegro asked her to pretend as Sabrina and just accept Levin's marriage proposal. Because of her love for him, she willingly pretended and forget about Savannah's identity. From then on, she's the new Sabrina. But there's no secrets forever. What will happen if Levin found out about the lie she fed him? They said love will conquers all, but does he really love her as her?

Selena Dacosta had never experienced love throughout her whole life, not even from her own parents. To shield themselves from the potential shame of her kleptomania, She was forced to live with her poor aunt in Italy. Years later, Selena's past mistake resurfaces, forcing her into a contract marriage with the most unexpected person: Jake Marino, a handsome CEO and her best friend's fiancé. Despite Jake's initial resentment, he proposes the marriage to hide a secret of his own, his face blindness and protect Rose, the love of his life. But Selena's newfound love is tested when a shocking kidnapping and a life-altering night throw their world into chaos. When she discovers she's pregnant with twins, she decides to keep it a secret and elope to New York, where she transforms into a powerful CEO. Can their story of hate turning into love survive the challenges thrown their way? Dive into this heartwarming tale of family, forgiveness, and a possibility of a second chance at love as you flip until the last page of this book.

The fate of the world rests in the hands of four dysfunctional teenagers and a bunch of oddball adults. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

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WARNING: RATED SPG Geraldine is a top-tier undercover agent, feared and respected for never failing a mission. But her latest assignment takes an unexpected turn when she is forced to marry a stranger, standing in as a substitute bride for a man abandoned at the altar. That man is Michael Muller, an enigmatic tycoon who is, in truth, the ruthless emperor of the world’s most powerful mafia. The very enemy Geraldine has sworn to bring down. What begins as a mission rooted in deception soon entangles her heart. As Geraldine digs deeper into Michael’s world, she uncovers fragments of a shared past and feelings she thought she could resist but can’t. Torn between her duty and her growing love, she faces an impossible choice: betray the man she was sent to destroy or betray the organization she has dedicated her life to. In a world built on lies, blood, and loyalty, can their love survive, or will it ignite a war where only one can be left standing?

As Jason and I try to stay one step ahead of the Marching Tides and their nefarious associates, we draw ever closer to the shocking truth of who the mastermind behind the Marching Tides really is. Something tells me I’ll regret learning the answers at the end of my journey.©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

Patrick and Clare wake up trapped in a basement, a thin wall separating their cells. Their captor is mysteriously absent, which at first seems like a blessing. As more time passes with no food or water, they begin to realize a clock is ticking for their survival.They know their captor is still out there, and it is only a matter of time before he returns.©️ Crystal Lake Publishing