Xavier Costa

The world might think billionaire Xavier Gaines has it all, but he’s got a big problem. His successful software company is about to sign a government contract that’ll land him smack in the glare of the public limelight, and his lifelong battle with social anxiety has marked him as a cold, uncaring bastard in the eyes of the press. To dispel the unflattering image, he needs help, and there’s only one person he trusts with the job—Peyton Smoke. Gorgeous, kind, and funny, she agrees to be his media relations director and soon imbeds herself so deeply in his life, his world will crumble if anything upsets the balance. He cannot screw up their solid unit. No matter how achingly he desires her. Yet, how is he supposed to resist when she tugs emotions from him he didn’t think he was capable of experiencing? Especially since it appears he’s not the only one fighting their undeniable attraction. Ever-after might be possible...if he can convince her to believe in love again.Counterbalance is created by Kelly Moran, an EGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Her first miscarriage broke her into pieces, infact, they thought she would never rise again. Nichole bled in silence, was humiliated and pushed out of her marital home as nothing. Raymond, her husband, married her into his world only to make her life miserable. On the process, she lost her only child she had waited for years in miscarriage, and her pains forced her to sign the divorce papers that flipped the whole script, creating a turning point to a mind-blowing twist of fate in this book between Nichole and Xavier (the male lead) who saved her when she nearly died and built her into the strong female lead that is coming back for a VENGEANCE! SHE RETURNED not as the broken wife they pitied, but as the ruthless woman who bought her ex husband's empire and turn the wholestory to a rollercoaster. Her husband came to have her back, but things got soar, when she found herself in the nest of forgiveness and true love. Now, the woman who was once erased must choose between forgiveness and healing or to destroy and never look back. Would she leave her husband to have her back or become his WORST KARMA?

The yacht that my parents and my younger sister, Amanda Portman, were on exploded in the middle of the sea. None of them survived. Despair and heartbreak fill my senses when I'm faced with an empty home and an astronomical debt. Just as I'm about to jump off a rooftop, I see comments appearing before my eyes all of a sudden. "The truth is, your parents have won a jackpot of 300 million dollars. They've taken Amanda on an overseas trip for some fun!" "Heheh! Amanda doesn't even know that the so-called poor and blind boyfriend, whom she's just broken up with, is the heir of the Wright family. He's just pretending to be poor around her." "Once Amanda comes home after spending all of her money, she will get imprisoned by the enraged Mr. Wright as a form of punishment." "Hey, cannon fodder! Hurry up and die already! I can't wait for Amanda to make her glorious return!" It's at that moment I decide not to die. That night, I barge into Xavier Wright's rented apartment while completely drunk and drenched.

Susana Costa amou Nathan Ribeiro em silêncio por cinco longos anos. Por ele, escolheu permanecer em uma cidade que ficava a milhares de quilômetros de sua terra natal, longe de tudo o que conhecia. Quando a noiva de Nathan fugiu, abandonando-o no cerimônia do noivado, foi Susana quem, sem hesitar, deu um passo à frente e aceitou o anel, consciente de que aquele gesto selava um destino doloroso, o de que Nathan jamais a amaria. No dia do casamento, bastou Bianca Santos sussurrar que estava com "dores no coração" para que Nathan abandonasse sua esposa recém-casada, virando as costas e correndo desesperado para os braços de outra mulher. Todos riam de Susana. Riam e diziam que ela era como uma trepadeira parasita, incapaz de sobreviver sem a árvore robusta que era Nathan; zombavam de sua humildade excessiva e de sua insistência cega. Até mesmo Susana, por muito tempo, acreditou nessa mentira. No entanto, qualquer amor, por mais profundo que seja, tem um limite. Ser ignorada, negligenciada e colocada repetidamente em segundo plano drena a alma, gota a gota, até secar. E quando Nathan finalmente decidiu olhar para trás, a garota que um dia usou todo o seu amor para permanecer ao seu lado já havia partido, dissolvendo-se no vento, para nunca mais voltar.

Michele Giuliani successfully takes the throne as the leader of the mafia forces in Costa Morala. During an interview, a reporter asks, "According to our observations, you've never concealed or removed the old alphabetic tattoo below your collarbone. Does that mean it has a special meaning to you?" Michele shakes his head with a sneer. "Five years ago, my fiancee, Alma Rossito, looked down on me because the Giulianis had lost their power and authority among the families. So, she ran off to be with another rich man. "Whenever I wanted to give up, I'd be reminded of her betrayal as soon as I laid my eyes on this tattoo. "Now that I've lasted this long, I just want to personally ask her a question." Michele digs out his phone and dials the number he has pinned at the top of his contact list without hesitation. "Alma, do you regret dumping my ass the moment I was kicked out of my family?" I turn the camera toward the chaotic underground casino and reply lazily, "Yeah, I regret doing that to you, Don Giuliani. But I've lost every cent under my name on horse-betting. Can you transfer 50 thousand dollars to me first so that I can earn my money back?" Michele ends the call instantly before punching the mirror next to him. The cracks in the mirror happen to reflect the dark tattoo beneath his collar. What Michele doesn't know is that I'm being held in the casino by loan sharks. Five years ago, I had taken out a huge loan from them and bribed the necessary connections as an anonymous party. That was how Michele got the opportunity to turn the tides in his favor and become the mafia king.

C'était notre septième anniversaire de lien. Pourtant, Xavier Martin, l'Alpha qui contrôlait tout, a ramené à la maison sa maîtresse enceinte. Depuis sept ans, il me vouait un culte. Il baisait ma main devant tout le monde en disant que j'étais sa lune, la seule Luna de sa vie. Mais aujourd'hui, sa main reposait sur le ventre d'une autre louve, comme pour exhiber un miracle. « Elle porte mon premier petit. Tu as le pouvoir de la Déesse Lune. Je veux que tu la bénisses. De plus, elle fait des cauchemars durant sa grossesse, alors elle prendra la chambre principale. » Je suis restée figée, croyant avoir mal entendu. « Est-ce une plaisanterie ? C'est ma chambre ! » Il a levé les yeux, le ton chargé d'avertissement. « À partir d'aujourd'hui, c'est la sienne. » La colère a manqué de me faire rire. Ma voix tremblait, mais elle était claire. « Tu as mis enceinte une louve Oméga de bas étage et tu la ramènes dans notre maison ? Xavier Martin, tu as complètement perdu la raison ! » « Je ne le répéterai pas une troisième fois. Libère la chambre maintenant. » Son aura est devenue glaciale en un instant. Sa pression d'Alpha m'a frappée de plein fouet, faisant gémir ma louve en moi. Il a cru que j'allais me soumettre docilement, mais il ignorait que j'avais déjà fait mes valises il y a des semaines, quand j'avais reçu la vidéo de son adultère. Alors que je marchais vers la porte d'entrée, je l'ai entendu ricaner derrière moi : « Laisse-la faire sa crise. Elle reviendra rampante dans moins de trois jours. » Les membres de la meute ont ricané dans mon dos, pariant déjà sur le nombre de jours que je tiendrais cette fois. Cependant, la voiture privée envoyée me chercher attendait déjà devant la porte. Cette fois, je rompais définitivement avec lui.

"I crave your touch; I abandoned everything to be with you," she explained, "but why haven't you touched me yet, especially now that I'm your bride?" "You want to satisfy your body's urges," he said sulkily. "I love you," she said through tears, leaning in for a kiss. "Not so fast, honey; you're my bride, not the woman I love," he said shamelessly, brushing her hair away from his face. ------------------------------- Sansa Elsher alternates between the past and the present, taking calculated risks to liberate herself from Alpha Xavier. He not only spoiled her dream wedding, but he also bound her with the law "The Pronouncement of Wonder." Her purpose is to travel back in time and change the future by eliminating Alpha Xavier. However, changing her harsh present is no easy task. Will she win and create a life full of love and sincerity, breaking free from Xavier's suffocating grip? Her journey through time is fraught with difficulties and unforeseen events. This is the second book of the "Under The Moonlight: Alpha's Bride" series.

For seven years, Elara has been on the run. Moving every few months, hiding her powerful witch blood, and shielding her younger brother, Orion, has become her miserable existence. The only thing she knows for sure is that her luck is fading. When an anonymous, blood-written note forces her into the fastest escape of her life, she is suddenly abandoned by the one person she swore to protect. Alone and vulnerable, she falls straight into the clutches of the most dangerous, wicked males in the supernatural world. Kaelen, Lysander, and Xavier are the ruthless lords of the Penumbra Syndicate, a Fae, a wolf shifter, and a vampire. They are cursed by an enchantress to find their one true love before a magical hourglass drains the last of its red liquid, condemning them to eternal torment. They are convinced the beautiful witch they’ve captured is the very woman who hexed them. Chained in their opulent mansion, Elara fights for her life even as she’s overwhelmed by a searing, impossible attraction to her three captors. As the clock ticks down, the men must decide: is Elara the wicked enemy who ruined their lives, or the fated soulmate who can finally save them all?

After a bitter falling out with her mother, Mavi decides to leave her past behind and seek a connection with a father she barely knows. In a quiet and reserved town, she tries to rebuild her life, facing not only the wounds of her mother’s rejection, but also the watchful eyes of a new reality. What Mavi didn’t expect was that a chance encounter with a stranger would awaken a desire that would consume her — and, even more shocking, this man turns out to be Alexandre Xavier, the most respected surgeon in the region and her father’s best friend. Amidst unexpected encounters, heavy glances and conversations interrupted by tense silences, an undeniable attraction begins to take root — an attraction that neither of them can deny. Alexandre, always the calm and disciplined professional, finds himself undone under the weight of emotions he has never allowed himself to feel, leading him to question everything he knew about loyalty, love and desire. My Father’s Best Friend is My Love is a story of forbidden attraction, challenging boundaries and a love that defies reason. How far can you go for a love that is born from the impossible?

When Adriano Morelli realized I hadn’t submitted a single household request in three days, he called me himself for the first time in months. “Serafina,” he said, his voice smooth and patient, “the clinic has been cleared. Your file is back on priority. See? When you stop making things difficult and learn how this family works, I make sure you’re taken care of.” He always sounded the gentlest when he was reminding me who held the power. What he didn’t know was that by the time his name lit up my screen, the divorce papers were already drafted. From the outside, I had everything a woman could want: a guarded penthouse, a driver on call, designer clothes, and the last name of one of the most feared men in the city. But almost none of it was mine. The cards were monitored. Cash had to be approved. Staff took Viviana Costa’s orders before they ever listened to me. Even the wardrobe budget, my schedule, and access to the family office all ran through her hands. Adriano called it convenience. Three days ago, I was rushed into a private clinic, blood soaking through my dress, while a doctor told me there was still a chance to save the baby if the emergency deposit was paid immediately. I called Adriano until my hands shook. Viviana stalled the transfer. First there was no direct authorization. Then the amount was too large. Then Adriano was in a meeting and could not be disturbed over something that might not be serious. By the time the money came through, it was too late. The baby was gone. I had stayed with Adriano for two reasons: I loved him, and I believed that when it truly mattered, he would choose me. I was wrong about both. Our child died first. My marriage died with it.