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**Title: Taming the Billionaire’s Heart** **Blurb/Description:** Damien Cross is the quintessential untouchable billionaire—ruthless in business, reckless in affairs, and convinced that love is a weakness. His mantra: never get attached. But everything changes when he meets Elena Hart, an ambitious interior designer who is smart, sassy, and completely unfazed by his charm. Charged with redesigning Damien’s luxury penthouse, Elena finds herself in a heated battle of wills with the billionaire. Their fiery debates lead to unexpected attraction, blurring the lines between hate and desire. For the first time, Damien is drawn to someone who refuses to yield. However, when an ex-girlfriend resurfaces, claiming to be pregnant, doubts arise, testing both trust and love. Elena, cautious after being hurt before, faces a tough decision: fight for Damien or protect her heart. Damien, determined to prove he’s worth the risk, is ready to do whatever it takes to keep her. In a world where every move is scrutinized, he’s prepared to break every rule to win her over.

"Breaking News! A certain A-lister was sent to the hospital in the middle of the night because of… anal fissures!" "This just in—a certain A-lister is witnessed being carted out of the elite heir's residence!" As I read the viral headlines featuring myself, I can't help but clench my fists tightly. "What the heck? Who came up with these stupid rumors anyway? I went to the hospital to get my hemorrhoids removed!" And here I am, thinking about why my long-time rival, Pierce Kirkland, had decided to invite me over to his place for a candlelit dinner in the first place. It turns out that he wanted to watch me embarrass myself after eating a spicy meal! But after Pierce makes a shoutout on a show, I belatedly realize that I can never escape from him anymore.

Her laughter cascaded through the air, a seductive melody that intertwined with her mischievous gaze. "You underestimate yourself, Nathan. Behind that haughty mask lies a man consumed by desires he can't control." His eyes smoldered with a mixture of longing and determination, stepping closer, he drew her into his embrace, their bodies pulsating with an electric current. His voice, a velvet caress, dripped with untamed sensuality. "You're playing with fire, Brixlee. But know this, I always emerge victorious." . . Nathan Grey is a powerful and wealthy businessman known for his commanding presence. When Brixlee, a humble country girl, embarrasses him at a fancy party, Nathan's wounded pride fuels a strong desire for revenge. Little does he know that seeking vengeance won't be straightforward. Determined to make Brixlee pay for her audacity, Nathan devises a clever plan. With the support of his friend Lucas, he proposes a bet that requires him to get close to the mysterious Brixlee. As the stakes rise, Nathan embarks on a journey filled with unexpected challenges and surprising discoveries. As the story unfolds, Nathan finds himself caught in a tangle of love and passion, where the rules of the game blur and desires become entwined. Balancing his quest for revenge with growing emotions he can't deny, he must confront a startling truth – sometimes, winning the game means losing what truly matters. In the midst of this dangerous game of love, where trust is fragile and hearts are vulnerable, Nathan and Brixlee must navigate a treacherous path. Will they surrender to the irresistible connection between them? Or will their hidden secrets and unfulfilled desires bring them crashing down, leaving them both vulnerable and broken? It is a captivating tale of passion, redemption, and the tumultuous dance between two souls who must confront their vulnerabilities to find happiness.

“I have an offer for you-” He paused,as he gazed straight into my eye “Marry me and I will pay you. A contract marriage. ” He finally dropped the bomb, causing my eyes to widen in surprise. Marry him? How? Why? I have only known him for about two to three months. What is he referring to? ***************************** Derrik King is a multi-billionaire who owns numerous businesses. He is well known as the CEO of the King’s Empire. When Derrik's father plans to get him married to Isabella Scott - a tycoon's daughter, he had no choice but to get into a contract marriage as suggested by his friend. Andrea Price searched earnestly for a job to support her family. Finally, she was given a job as a personal assistant in the Kings Empire. Few months working as a PA for Derrik King, an offer was made. She could earn 5 million dollars, if she agrees to be Derrik King's contract bride. Staying with Derrik for just three months was enough to battle with her sanity and now a contract marriage? But sometimes, we are not in control of things that happen to us. Andrea is now faced with choosing her sanity or accepting the money that comes with the contract to save a family member.

My name used to be Misty Smith, but I killed her with the help of a family court judge in the city and became Sophia O’Shea. Okay, I became emancipated at sixteen because my parents were addicts, and the judge was nice enough to let me change my name because their addiction were slowly destroying my future. I bought my first car, got a single-wide trailer in a small town, sued a girl on my first day at my new school during my senior year, and became a billionaire genius before receiving my high school diploma. It's all thanks to my four grandparents leaving me everything before they bit the dust even though we've never met, and after becoming friends with the girl I sued on the first day of my senior year, I found out my high school crush, who moved back to Baton Rouge, Louisiana with his family after graduation, also had a crush on me. Only time will tell if it was meant to be or if it was just a phase. **WARNING: ADDICTION, DRUGS, VIOLENCE, PROFANITY, SEXUAL REFERENCES, AND OTHER ADULT CONTENT PRESENT! May not be suitable for readers under the age of 18! Please read at your own discretion!**

Lucille Johnson's mother suddenly dies, and her father can't wait to welcome his mistress and her daughter into the family. Her grandfather says, "You're an ingrate and an imbecile. You don't deserve to be a member of the Johnson family!" Her father says, "How did I ever end up with you as a daughter? You heartless monster!" Her stepmother says, "Bree's always been weak, even as a child. How could you force her to the point of death over a man?" Lucille becomes the worst socialite in Whiteloop City, but she doesn't bother explaining herself. One day, a group of bigwigs start speaking up on her behalf online. Wait—isn't Lucille supposed to be a powerless socialite who's fallen from grace?

Sarah the youngest and most loved granddaughter of a wealthy family in Turkey has returned in her 2 month vacation facing her ex-boyfriend whom she loved since she was 16 and broke up with without giving him explanations is trying to make him fall in love with her again. Jan who became a wealthy man, loved Sarah since he was little and was broken because of what happened between them 3 years ago learned about her coming and wants to break her heart as she did to his. Both are forced to work in the same company and be face-to-face all day long. Falling in love again with each other both of them face different obstacles in order to protect the other.

Aiden King is the charming playboy and heir to his father's multimillion corporation. Hot, cynical and notoriously known bad boy of Reality High. Idiots fight with him. Attention-Seekers flirt with him in hopes of winning his undivided attention. Those who know what is good for them stay the hell away from him. Jasmine Avery is a nerd who cares about novels and coffee a quiet nobody holding crazy fantasies in her own inner world. She lives a normal and carefree life trying her best not to disappoint the ones she holds dearest and there isn't anything more that she wanted until she meets Aiden King one of her worst fantasies. What was once her normal and carefree life goes right down the drain as the two try figuring out their own messed up life also learning how to love not only the ones they are fond of, but also themselves. This book is currently on hold

Raven Thaddeus is the older son of the Samaniego. Gwapo, babaero, at ayaw sa commitment. Lahat ng gusto niya ay nasusunod at nakukuha. Hanggang sa nakilala niya ang babaeng assistant at kaibigan ng kanyang kapatid na si Sienna. He hates her so much to the point na wala siyang ginawa kung hindi ay sigawan 'to at pagsabihan ng kung ano anong mga salita. Not until one steamy night happened na magpapabago sa kanilang buhay. When he finds out about her pregnancy, she asks Sienna to get rid of it. Bukod sa ayaw niyang magkaroon ng responsibilidad at masira ang kanyang iniingatan na pangalan ay mayroon pa siyang dahilan kung bakit ayaw niyang tanggapin ang dalawa sa kanyang buhay. Kahit na sobrang nasasaktan ang dalaga ay ginawa niya ang lahat para sa binata, para mahalin siya nito pabalik hanggang sa nalaman niya ang isa sa dahilan kung bakit galit 'to sa kanya. Her heart shattered into pieces knowing that the person she loves suffered too much. Will Sienna choose to stay by Raven's side or stay away from him? Kaya bang pawiin ng totoong pagmamahal ang sakit ng nakaraan? Will Raven find the true happiness he deserves after surviving his traumatic and painful past?

..."forgive me but i'm calling off the engagement." Isabella who was smiling as she listened to his speech suddenly widened her eyes in horror. "What do you mean by you're calling off the engagement! You're joking right?" She burst into laughter thinking that it was a prank. "I'm not joking Ella, I'm in love with someone else." He held her hands apologetically trying to calm her down as she was losing her cool. "Who is she?" She barked angrily as she couldn't stay calm any longer. ... She had always been treated poorly by her parents and younger sister but treated it like some kind of training. It got worst to a point that people began calling her 'Cinderella.' She always longed for a prince charming who would wipe away her tears and love her dearly. She did find her 'prince charming.' He promised to marry her but then he called off their engagement on the engagement party. She was shocked to find out that her fiancee and younger sister had an affair behind her back. She wanted to end it all but then the real 'Prince Charming' came along. ..."Marry me. I would take revenge on everyone that had hurt you."