Yakiniku Branches

"You're in my bed, naked and begging me to kiss you more. Now tell me, am I just the other man that you should hide? Or the one you desire to be your legal husband?" ~Axel~ When the hot and dangerous billionaire Axel Barcelona meets Shaira Branson, he thought he finally found the woman that he wanted for himself. But he can't be more wrong when he finds out that his supposed woman was his cousin's fiance. **** Axel Barcelona is a hot but dangerous billionaire who owns the famous Barcelona Construction Sites with ten branches all over Asia. Four days on Vitale Island make him think that he finally met the woman of his dreams. But then, Shaira Branson disappears the next day after the sweet yet steamy night happened between them on the island. When fate allows him to meet her again, Axel was surprised to see her with his cousin Andrei and announces their engagement. Discovering that Shaira was already engaged to his cousin, made Axel think that she was cheating on his supposed husband- with him. Will his feelings for Shaira overcome her betrayal and will Axel allow her to marry his cousin? Or let himself become the other man?

Damara Irish Vertudez is a hardworking woman who has a dream of being a secretary ever since she was young. She grew up in Tarlac province and experienced a lot of things in life. She is from a family of farmers who are determined to take care of their farms. As she graduated from college 4 years ago, she left her province to apply for a job in the city, she gained a lot of experiences from working in different companies until she applied for the position of secretary of Brion Alaric Carter, a Filipino-Spanish and the billionaire CEO of Carter Casino-Resort. At first, she doubted herself because Carter Casino-Resort is a famous and number 1 Casino-Resort in the Philippines and has branches around the world. Natatakot itong pumalpak sa kauna-unahang bigatin na kumpanya na kanyang papasukan. She doubted that her experience is not enough to this company, lalo na't alam nito kung gaano ka-propesyonal ang mga nagtatrabaho rito at kung anong qualification ang kailangan nila. However, after hanging out with her friends the night after she applied, she received a call from the Carter Casino-Resort and told her that she's hired and qualified to be part of the company and to be the CEO's secretary. And there, she became the first loyal and outstanding secretary of CEO Brion Alaric Carter who's not letting her go. Along her journey being an outstanding secretary of a Billionaire CEO, she did realize that she's falling in love with her Boss already because of how he treats her. She kept on denying her feelings because he knew her boss could be that dangerous. Until a girl came between them who's addicted to her Boss. Could she fight for her feelings? Or let it all slide knowing the fact that taking a risk could be painful.

Grace Fajardo grew up in a small province in Palawan. Simula pagkabata ay namulat na siya sa hirap ng kanilang kalagayan. They're not financially stable, Grace had to take scholarship para makapag-aral. When she graduated college, lumuwas siya sa Manila until she became a Wedding Coordinator. After the incident in the hotel where it took place, ginawa ni Grace ang lahat makalimutan lamang ang pangyayari. Gayunpaman, hindi niya magawang kalimutan ang ginawa ng mapangahas na lalaking pumasok sa kanyang room sa nasabing hotel lalo na't muntik na niyang maibigay ang sarili rito. Tyron Villarreal is a business tycoon and the CEO of their own company at the age of 25. He owns several branches of High-Caliber Guns in Asia and is also a member of a highly confidential Organization. He loves his grandfather so much that he would do everything that his grandfather would asked him to, even if it means he have to find a girlfriend— bago nito ibigay ang hacienda sa kaniya. Desperately, Tyron used his connections to find the woman he accidentally met in the hotel, definitely not planning of letting her go. In order to pay the debt of Grace's parents to Tyron, she had no choice but to accept the deal he offered. Tama kaya ang naging desisyon ni Grace na tanggapin ang alok ni Tyron? O itong desisyon na ito ang pagsisihan niya habang-buhay?

Laki sa layaw at brat si Beatrice Lustre. Dahil nag-iisang anak, alam niya sa sariling siya ang magiging heiress sa nagkalat na branches ng Lustre Hotel Services sa Pilipinas. Kaya naman sa debut party ng dalaga, engrandeng selebrasyon ang inihanda ng mga magulang. Ang hindi niya alam, sa pagkakataong iyon na pala magbabago ang kaniyang buhay. Dumating ang unfamiliar na gwapong lalaki bilang last dance niya, si Lucas Sebastian Apollo. Siya ang pinakabatang bilyonaryo sa bansa at CEO ng Apollo Groups of Companies. Ang nakatakdang ikasal kay Beatrice pagtungtong ng dalaga sa ika-25 anyos. At dahil unang pagtatagpo pa lamang, pagkamuhi ang namuo sa dalawa. Sa stubbornness ni Beatrice, hindi ito basta-basta magpapakontrol. Bagay kung saan mababa ang tolerance ni Lucas lalo't sanay na nasusunod ang lalaki. Paano nila pakikisamahan ang isa't isa? Ano ang magiging takbo ng buhay nila sa kanilang arranged dating at marriage life? Posible kayang maramdaman ang tunay na pag-ibig sa pagitan nila kung ang kasal ay may malalim pa lang tinatagong agenda?

***This book contains violence, cursing, sexual content, and talk of suicide, enjoy at your discretion.*** I was walking through an unknown foggy forest when I spotted a field of wildflowers. My feet had a mind of their own as they led me to wander through the flowers. I nonchalantly dragged my hands over the flowers. It was a beautiful and serene sight. I deeply inhaled the sweet scent of the flower and gave a little shudder of bliss. I closed my eyes and just absorbed the moment wanting to remember it. Suddenly the sounds of paws hitting the forest floor overwhelmed me. Then the forest was ignited with flames. Everything glowed vibrant oranges and reds as heavy smoke smothered me from above. I threw myself to the ground desperate for any trace of clean air. As I attempted to crawl out of the flowers a new sound harmonized with the thunder paws, screams and howls for help terrorized me. I clawed at the ground desperate to escape the menacing choir. Fire licked my skin and I screamed for help. Sobs escaped my lips as flaming branches fell on me from above. The smell of burning flesh was the only thing that consumed me as everything went dark.

He was running very wildly dodging the branches, trees and sharp stones on the way his black shinning fur was waving with the cold air, his canines elongated, Alpha was grunting and grumbling running behind a wolf that was running in front in high speed, it was his violet eyes that was shining bright in the night... the anger was evident in his eyes, it felt that he will the wolf running in front... he was going to tangle the wolf but the wolf with brown fur stopped at the end of a cliff. The wolf turned around to see the black one, his muzzle was high, his eyes shining bright it felt he smirked looking at the brown wolf... the black wolf move towards the brown one, he took one step backward then he shifted into a boy with brown hairs, light blue eyes, and shinning white muscular body... "Alpha!!! let me go... I will never do the same mistake again, Please," the boy said looking in the eyes of the black wolf.The wolf moves ahead towards the boy growling loudly showing his sharp canines, the wolf was going to jump on the boy when he listened to some moment behind him in the bushes..."Alpha let him go!!! my brother didn't do anything!!! It was me who stoled the proofs," a girl's voice came from behind.The wolf ear perked upwards, he turned around to see a beautiful girl standing behind him, his nose smelled the air to find a very pleasant smell...(Marcus she is our mate!!!) Alpha Marcus wolf mumbled in his mind, his wolf Magnus eyes scanning the girl in front of him...

"Don't make me say this again," He said, his voice hard, "Spread your legs wide for me, Love, Or You will be punished," Arthur Spencer, 30 years old C.E.O. and Golden heir of the world's most enormous business empire, Spencer Enterprises, he's a powerful billionaire and an eligible bachelor of New York City, He's cold, Self-centred, Impulsive, and extremely possessive. He has the power to destroy anyone's life in just a blink of an eye, and his family is acknowledged as Dark Royalty. Davina Ellis, a divorced 27 years old sweet, and naive woman, works as a restaurant manager at Neens Restaurant. With her hard work and determination in just three years, she made the restaurant more popular and successful than other branches of it. *** What happens when Arthur discovers that It was Davina's husband, with whom Olivia, his fiancee and the love of his life had an affair and chose to leave him?

Rhett’s father is making him go to dinner because his father’s best friend is arriving and will be staying with the family while his new home is finished being renovated. All Rhett knows is the guy is a stiff. He runs some big company and is moving his headquarters here. He remembers meeting him once and thought he was boring and as annoying as his father. What Rhett didn’t remember is how attractive this older man is despite his stiff posture and suit, the much shorter and much older man has serious sex appeal. Despite his short stature and social awkwardness, Gabriel bests Rhett when he tries talking to him on the terrace and promises to “whip” the younger man into shape in a rather heated moment. The sexual tension is high, but their personalities clash. Meanwhile, Rhett is forced to move home and declare his major and Gabriel is having a hard time convincing the shareholders, firstly that his move to the East Coast was for the best of the company seeing as the most successful branches are in the region and that his spinoff idea which really connects with the essence of who he is will bring the company more success. He must find a solution and that solution might just save both his and Rhett’s asses, if he can get the younger man to comply. Trigger warning: This book contains mature materials and homosexual content including domination and kinks, betrayals, attempted suicide, depression, attempted murder, homophobia and mental health issues. There may not be content warnings on chapters within.

"You are not going anywhere Alina, especially not to that green-eyed bastard." He said, slamming her against the wall & caging her in his arms. "Who do you think you are to tell me that? You are not my boss, Shane." She glared at him. He smirks, "I think you forgot who the boss is. You want me to remind you again?" He licked his lips as his gaze darted towards her lips. Her lips quivered under his hot gaze, as his lips almost touching hers. She took deep breaths, 'Control yourself Alina. Don't get him under your skin.' "Don't play with fire, Shane. You don't know who you are dealing with." She smirked. "Try me." He whispered, lightly grazing her earlobe with his teeth. ____ Alina, a strong headed & badass woman whose life is perfect as a Event planner. She just wants to increase her branches with her best friend & live a simple life. The only thing that bothers her is, her insecurities with men. Everything is normal until she crosses paths with the most powerful gang leader in New York. Shane Vincent King. He’s hot, mysterious, sexy yet dangerous. If you ever dare to come in his way then you’ll no longer be in this world... Every woman wants to be with him but he has his eyes only for one woman. What if Alina is that woman who he wants for all his life? Can she be able to put her insecurities aside for him? What if she got dragged into a dangerous life after entering his life? Or is her life already dangerous because of her unknown past? Will Shane help her to know her past, leading her into a new life & fall in love with each other or fate has some other plans for them?

They met in the darkness. Brandon a mortal. Ezekiel a Shifter. Pain and loneliness brought them crashing into one another. Their meeting will be the first dominoes in an epic saga that branches through not only time, but blood as well. Broken Bonds will come too light. A new Bond will form in the stillness of the night. And trapped beneath the cogs of fate will be Brandon and Ezekiel. Two beings that were never supposed to meet. Brandon is lost in misery....running from shadows. Ezekiel is intrigued by Brandon's darkness...and his sorrowful beauty....but are they destined to be? Will the shadows at Brandon's heels become real and tear them apart before they ever get the chance to try? BOOK ONE PART ONE- THE MEETING