a woman is no man

The game: Mafia. The rules: Lies are required, deceit is essential, betrayal is highly encouraged. Who wins? The remaining one left at the top. Who loses? The one who falls in love first. Eirene Evander's identity had always been kept a secret, her family made sure of that. Since she could remember, she was trained in the art of illusion and deception. But a tragic event led her to run off and enlist in the Marines as Rein. Now that she’s come home, it’s time to see what the mafia’s up to these days. Will pretending to be a man help with her mission for the military? Will she finally find the truth about her father’s death? Or will it lead to her demise just like her predecessor? Delian Leofric is a calculated, mean-spirited brute. Every person he meets would warn others to avoid even just a glimpse of his shadow. But what they don’t know is that he’s more than that. Now that he’s about to become the mob leader, will he turn things around? Or in the end, will he be swallowed up and forced to do their bidding until he’s replaced by another? A vengeful soldier, a puppet mob king, with all the other players from the underground organization and more. These combinations may just bring tragic deaths, unexpected greatness, or maybe a concoction of both.

Ang buong akala ni Chelsea ay si Kevin na ang para sa kaniya, ngunit nagkamali siya nang makipaghiwalay ito sa kaniya matapos ang kanilang one year anniversarry. Nadurog ang puso ni Chelsea, saka pumasok sa buhay niya ang kaibigan ng kapatid niyang si Franco na si Camerman. Lingid sa kaalaman ng lahat, isang secret billionaire si Camerman na nakatakdang humalili sa kanyang ama na si Don Pablo bilang CEO ng SOL Foundation—isang sikat na Foundation para sa mga bata at matatanda. Napilitan na lumayas si Camerman sa pamamahay nila matapos sumama ang loob nito sa kanyang ama sa kadahilanang ipapakasal siya nito sa isang hindi kilalang babae. Ayaw niyang matali sa babaeng hindi niya naman mahal. Dahil dito ay napadpad siya sa dormitoryo ng kaibigan niyang si Franco. Nangako si Camerman na tutulungan niya ang kaibigan niya na protektahan ang nakababata nitong kapatid na si Chelsea kapalit ng pananahimik ni Franco at hayaan siya nitong magtago muna mula sa kanyang ama. Naging aso't pusa si Chelsea at Camerman, ngunit kalaunan ay nahulog ang loob nila sa isa't isa. Paano kung malaman ni Chelsea na ang lalaking muling nagpatibok ng kanyang puso ay nakatakda na palang ikasal sa iba? Manaig pa rin kaya pagmamahal niya? O tuluyan na niyang tatapusin ang lahat?

As the plane was going down, we discovered one of the parachutes was defective. In that life-or-death moment, Eugene Shaw handed me the last working parachute. I made it to the ground, but my illegitimate sister, Sharon Cook, was lost in the crash, her remains never recovered. After our rescue, Eugene kept his word and married me, fulfilling our engagement. The wedding was extravagant, but our marriage was a complete disaster. For six years, he lived with a searing hatred, convinced I was responsible for Sharon’s death. To him, I was a villain, and my life became a living hell. When we finally reached the end of our toxic marriage, Eugene dragged me back to the site of the crash, choosing to end both our lives in a twisted act of vengeance. When I opened my eyes again, I was back on that fateful day, just before the crash. This time, I decided to give the chance of survival to the person he loved most.

𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲. Charlotte Richards, was a 19-years-old shy girl, who in her eyes could do nothing wrong that is until she starts a forbidden relationship with one of her mother's employer.

Dangerous Desires Book Two. The first time I laid eyes on Roman Castillo, there was a charge of electricity that ignited my pulse to surge—like a lightning strike in the night sky, zapping my broken heart to life. He was beguiling, the bearer of the most vivid blue-gray eyes I had ever seen. Everything about him had the ability to make my heart trash against my chest cavity and made me weak on the knees. And for me to feel all these strange feelings at our first meeting was borderline extreme in my book. So I gave him a show, one that he would never forget. I relished the way his eyes darkened, following every intricate movement of my body. Little did I know I was stepping into dangerous territory. An uncharted world where the most primal rule prevails—only the strong survive. I wasn’t ready for him. I wasn’t prepared for the danger of his world. And nothing prepared me for the secrets I’d unravel while falling deeply for him. Because in the world I live in, love is patient; love is kind. But in his world, love is a game with no rules. [Mature Content] Cover by DobolyuV

Si Maria Chestine Salva–Selvestre ay isang butihing may bahay na mayroong masayang pamilya kasama ang anak niyang si Jonas at asawang si Johan Selvestre. Wala nang ibang mahihiling pa si Chestine dahil ang pangarap niyang masayang pamilya ay ipinagkaloob na sa kanya. Ngunit tila mababago ang lahat sa buhay nila nang dumating si Eunice Casson, ang kinuhang Nanny ni Johan para sa anak nilang si Jonas na may lihim palang pagtingin sa kanya. Kinalaunan ay may mamumuong lihim na relasyon sa pagitan nina Johan at Eunice na ikasisira ng buo at masayang pamilya ni Chestine. Malaman kaya agad ni Chestine ang lihim na pagtataksil ng mahal niyang asawa? Makaya kaya ng konsensya ni Johan na ipagpatuloy ang bawal nilang relasyon ni Eunice? Hanggang kailan maitatago ni Johan ang marumi niyang sikreto?

I fell in love with the most mature teenager I had ever met. She is a top student, gorgeous, caring, and has a good heart. She is the daughter of the Senator. Her name is Cara Brigette Olsen. And she is my student. Who will turn my life upside down?

Loving Jess was like navigating a labyrinth with no clear path. Every moment with Jess was a blend of joy and heartache, moments of pure bliss interspersed with uncertainty and longing. Her laughter was a melody that lifted spirits, yet her silence could be a chasm that swallowed hope. Loving her required patience, resilience, and an unwavering belief in the beauty of the journey, despite the challenges. Each day brought new opportunities to understand her a little better, to connect on a deeper level, and to cherish the unique bond they shared. It was a struggle, yes, but one filled with moments so precious that they made every effort worthwhile.

On the day I died, my boyfriend was with another woman. He was a man I had rescued from the clutches of rich women. My condition was for him to be my boyfriend for three years, and he agreed. I showered him with money, resources, and connections, single-handedly making him famous. Yet, while he told me we could not date publicly, he casually engaged in fake romance rumors with others for publicity. One of his rumored girlfriends even came to me with a voice message. "If it weren’t for using her as a stepping stone, who would bother with someone so dull and boring?" But after I died, why did he go mad?

Moans. I hear moans. "Ugh! Faster!" I covered my ears like an innocent child hoping that they would quite down. I ran back down the kitchen and drank a glass of water. I'm not paid enough for this. Thinking back and I was already regretting my life decisions— NOT! Now that I have discovered how much of a big womanizer this fiancée of mine is, I think I now have a reason to dump him. Disguised as his maid is so hard just to get intel unto what his true colors actually are. Honestly wasn't the best idea, but it definitely is the most efficient one. I sat on the counter of the kitchen and rested my head on the table over my folded arms. Perhaps a nap might help innocent me up. Just when slumber finally came, I heard sloppy footsteps coming down the staircase. The "young master" finally finished his business. I went to meet them at the bottom of the stairs to greet his lady friend safety on her way home. "I can't wait for tomorrow night," she said in a seductive tone and batted her lashes on him. I held back my urge to barf. Her arms are all over him as if she was the drunk one when in fact it was my good for nothing fiancé. "You're too loud," Timothee replied as it was his way of rejecting girls. And yes, another girl cried that night. She won't be expecting to sleep with him again. As the lady went out the door, I look at the young master. His hair wet, topless and jeans unbuttoned. "Don't drool over me, scullery maid." And with that he went back up. Jerk!