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When a chance encounter in a dimly lit club leads her into the orbit of Dominic Valente.The enigmatic head of New York’s most powerful crime family journalist Aria Cole knows she should walk away. But one night becomes a dangerous game of temptation and power. Dominic is as magnetic as he is merciless, and behind his tailored suits lies a man used to getting exactly what he wants. What begins as a single, reckless evening turns into a web of secrets, loyalty tests, and a passion that threatens to burn them both. As rival families circle and the law closes in, Aria must decide whether their connection is worth the peril or if loving a man like Dominic will cost her everything.

Si Liam at Lara, boss and employee in the same company na hindi nila kilala ang isa't-isa. Sa gabi ng kaarawan ni Liam ay binigyan siya ng kanyang mga kaibigan ng makakasama buong gabi ngunit sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon, si Lara ang nadala sa kanya dahil lang sa isang pagkakamali. Lara got pregnant broke up by her boyfriend, pinalayas din siya ng pamilyang umampon sa kanya at walang mapuntahan. Liam was shocked nang makitang empleyado niya pala ang babaeng naka-one night stand niya at buntis ito. Hindi niya gustong tumakbo pero natatakot siyang ipagtapat dito kung sino siya.

Mariés jeunes, Aaron et Alice sont en couple depuis 6ans. Malgré la richesse du couple, la vie n'est pas rose pour eux. Entre infidélité, domination, arrogance et humiliation rien n'épargne le couple. Mais qu'advient-il quand une relation fortuite remet en cause la cause même de leur mariage. Continuer aux côtés de celle à qui il a juré le meilleur et le pire ?Ou alors essayer l'aventure et voir ce qu'elle lui réserve ? Pour Aaron le choix est fait...

Si Azrael na kindhearted. Si Alexa na seryso at apo ng sindikato. Kailangan ni Alexa na makahanap ng mapapangasawa sa lalong madaling panahon para sa kanya ibigay ng kanyang Lolo ang posisyon bilang susunod na Queen ng Shadow Syndicate. Sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon ay nakilala niya si Azrael na isang side walk vendor. Pinaimbestigahan niya ang lalaki at napag-alaman na akma ito upang maging asawa niya. Sa isiping mapapaikot niya ito gamit ang pera ay inalok niya ang binata na pakasalan siya. Ngunit mabilis itong tumanggi at sinabing maghanap na lang siya ng iba dahil may iba ng nagmamay-ari ng puso niya. Lahat ginawa ni Alexa para mapa-oo si Azrael dahil kailangan na niyang magpakasal bago dumating ang takdang araw. Ngunit lagi siyang nabibigo dahil bukod sa ayaw nito sa kanya, may mahal na rin itong iba. Pero buo na ang desisyon ng dalaga na kukunin niya si Azrael sa kahit anong paraan. Dahil pa rin ba sa posisyon kaya gusto ni Alexa na makasal kay Azrael o may ibang hinahangad ang dalaga bukod sa titulong Queen ng sindikatong kinabibilangan niya na kay Azrael lang niya nakita?

She never felt love and care. Namulat siya sa mundo na walang pakialam ang pamilya niya sa kanya. Lahat nang pwedeng makasakit sa kanya ay ginawa nang mga Ito pisikal man o emosyonal. She did everything just to please her parents and make them love her pero walang nangyari dahil puro kuya nalang niya ang bukang bibig ng mga Ito. Kahit kailan ay di nila nakita ang halaga niya. Pinag kaitan nang kalayaan at kasiyahan. Ginawang utusan sa pamamahala at ipinakikilang ampon sa lahat nang kakilala nito. But one night change everything, isang gabi na nag pabago nang lahat, gabi na nag pa bago nang kanilang buhay at buhay ni Dalary bilang bulag. They lost her, and it's just right because she had enough. They regret but it's too late. That night when they left her bleeding someone unknown rescue her and bring her to another place, a place where she truly belongs. The place where she learned her true value and worth that her parents didn't see. Dalary thought she'll be happy not until she discover something that has to do with her lost virginity.

Perle a été adoptée à la naissance, elle ne connait pas ses parents biologiques.Grande fut sa surprise quand elle fut arrêtée pour vol alors qu'elle était serveuse pendant une réception par un prince des Emirats Arabes Unis. Sauf que Perle n'a jamais rien volé de sa vie, mais le Prince insiste jusqu'à lui montrer une photo d'elle sauf que ce n'est pas elle sur la photo .Aurait-elle une sœur jumelle ? Qui est-elle ? Que fait-elle dans la vie ? Est-elle une voleuse ? Perle et cristal se ressemblent comme deux gouttes d'eau sauf qu'intérieurement c'est deux faces distinctes d'une même pièce . Et qui cet homme qui dans la journée est le plus respectable des hommes alors que la nuit il devient l'homme craint de tous par sa cruauté ?

**Completed. This is the second book in the Baxter Brother's series. It can be read as a stand-alone novel. Almost ten years ago, Landon watched his mate be killed right before his eyes. It changed him. After being hard and controlling for years, he has finally learned how to deal with the fact that she was gone. Forever. So when he arrives in Washington, Landon is shocked to find his mate alive. And he is even more determined to convince her to give him a chance. Brooklyn Eversteen almost died ten years ago. She vividly remembers the beckoning golden eyes that saved her, but she never saw him again. Ten years later, she agrees to marry Vincent in the agreement that he will forgive the debt. But when those beckoning golden eyes return, she finds she must make an even harder decision.

Mateo Morales has been missing for two months. He disappeared with no sign left behind; no hints, and no clue as to where he went and why he disappeared. Eva Morales has been searching religiously for her brother. Being a lone wolf, her family is all she has and she will do anything for her brother. When all her clues lead to Laurence Baxter, she can't help but follow the breadcrumbs, but what she discovers might be more than what she bargained for.Laurence Baxter is wild, untamed, and spontaneous. He lives the life he wants and does what he wants; it works for him. But when his PI disappears, he can't help but feel responsible and he jumps right into a long search. When Mateo's sister, Eva, shows up and Laurence discovers her as his mate, he is thrilled to be so lucky. However, this prickly woman wants nothing to do with mates, nevermind a playboy like himself.Searching for Mateo and unraveling the Morales family secrets soon turns out to be more than he bargained for and Laurence finds more answers than he was hoping to find. After his mate runs from him, he has to make a decision: chase after her and rush into danger or let her be alone like she wants.*This is the third book in the Baxter Brothers series, though it can be read as a standalone novel*

Savannah James had slipped through her first three years of high school, unnoticed and under the radar, alongside her three childhood friends - Valentina, April and Henry. But with one regretful decision in the cafeteria, Savannah is faced with one of the scariest people she has ever come across - Joshua Parker. However, like Savannah, Josh comes with complications that would build a wall between the two of them that they both are in need of breaking down. Leaving them both to find out if they are worth fighting for.

What? is a mystery story that will leave the readers question what exactly is going on with our main character. The setting is based on the islands of the Philippines. Vladimir is an established business man but is very spontaneous and outgoing. One morning, he woke up in an unfamiliar place with people whom he apparently met the night before with no recollection of who he is and how he got there. He was in an island resort owned by Noah, I hot entrepreneur who is willing to take care of him and give him shelter until he regains his memory. Meanwhile, back in the mainland, Vladimir is allegedly reported missing by his family and led by his husband, Andrew and his friend Davin and Victor. Vladimir's loved ones are on a mission to find him in anyway possible. Will Vlad regain his memory while on Noah's Island? Will Andrew find any leads on how to find Vladimir?