barbie and the diamond castle

A dozen years ago, when Sera was adopted by Reggie Blackwood—a wealthy ex-womanizer, she thought that was where her hard life would end. However, when Reggie reveals that he has four secret sons from different mothers, Sera knows it will lead to disaster. What's more, Reggie announces a will full of intrigue: whoever among the four men wins Sera's heart and marries her, will be the main heir to the Blackwood Group. Suddenly, Sera is caught up in an intoxicating game of love. Ace, the domineering ambitious lawyer; Beck, the romantic artist who sees her as a muse; Cal, the compassionate doctor who becomes her protector; and Damon, the mysterious man with a dark past. Tensions between them rise, blurring the line between true love and hidden ambitions. Amid rivalry, passion, and dark secrets, Sera must choose: give her heart to one of the Blackwood Brothers, or escape this dangerous game. But in a world where love and betrayal walk side by side, who can truly be trusted? *** “You're all acting like I'm a precious item that needs to be taken care of,” I protested, glaring at the four of them who probably just took my annoyance as a joke. Ace raised one eyebrow. “Wrong. You're a fire that needs to be tamed” “Or to be played with,” Damon interjected casually, his smile mocking. “Or to be celebrated.” Beck's eyes sparkled with enthusiasm. “Or to be kept lit,” Cal finished, his voice low, without taking his eyes off the book he was reading. I clucked in annoyance. They were all incredibly frustrating.

Heartbroken and betrayed, aspiring chef Evelyn Hayes leaves behind her small-town life after discovering her fiancé in bed with her best friend. Determined to rebuild herself in the bustling city, she vows to focus on her dreams and forget about love. But life has other plans when a chance encounter with the enigmatic billionaire Damian Blackstone turns her world upside down. Known for his playboy reputation and ruthless charm, Damian has everything—wealth, power, and a trail of admirers—but not the approval of his family. When his meddling mother pressures him to settle down, Damian proposes an unorthodox deal to Evelyn: pose as his girlfriend for financial security and a chance to kickstart her culinary career. What begins as a simple arrangement quickly becomes a complicated dance of secrets, sparks, and simmering emotions. Evelyn is determined to guard her heart, while Damian struggles to resist the woman who doesn’t fall at his feet. But as their fake relationship blurs the line between pretense and passion, both must confront their past wounds and hidden desires. Will Evelyn and Damian find the courage to embrace the love they never expected—or will their carefully constructed façade crumble under the weight of their growing feelings? With betrayal as the catalyst and love as the ultimate challenge, the Chef and the Charmer is a slow-burn romance filled with heartache, humor, and the irresistible pull of second chances.

Si Austheriel Selene " STAR" Madrid ay isang Masipag at mapagmahal na babae. Magmula ng siya ay maulila, tanging ang pamilya Endrelton ang kumupkop sa kaniya. Doon natutong tumibok at magmahal ang kaniyang puso, Ngunit tatlong endrelton ang mag papabago ng kaniyang buhay, tatlong lalake na pag aagawan ang kaniyang puso, sino nga ba ang karapatdapat para sa pagmamahal ng isang babaeng tila bituin sa ganda? Subalit Isang pagsubok ang dumating sa buhay ni Star, at sa kabila nito muli silang pag lalapitin ng tadhana at muling bubuhayin ang puso niyang namatay sa sakit ng mga sinabi at pinaranas ng nag iisang lalakeng nag turo sa kaniyang puso na umibig. "Kunin niyo na ang lahat ng bituin,but this star is mine" -Hallen

“So what do you plan on doing?” he asked, simply, “I want revenge. I want them to pay for everything they’ve done,” I replied in a determined voice. “Revenge, huh. What if I help you?” he asked, feeling so proud of himself. My eyes snapped to his. “Help me… how?” “Well, you told me you’re broke, right? What would you say if I gave you all the money you need for your revenge plan in exchange for something?” My breath hitched as I considered his offer. He’s clearly rich, and that would mean enough money to start up my plan. “In exchange for what? I have no money. I don’t have anything to give unless you want me to pay you back in the future, but I don’t think—” “Marry me.” ….. Astrid’s world was turned upside down when she was betrayed by the people she loved the most. Feeling utterly lost and defeated, Astrid's life took an unexpected turn when the enigmatic Damien Starkov proposed marriage to her, ostensibly to aid her quest for revenge. However, as Astrid delved deeper into Damien’s motives, she began to suspect that his emotions were far more complex than they initially seemed. She discovered that his past was shrouded in darkness, a mystery he kept hidden from everyone, including herself. This revelation raised doubts in Astrid’s mind about the morality of their revenge plot, and she couldn’t help but wonder if she had misjudged Damien’s true nature, which seemed to be characterized by an aura of foreboding d-a-r-k-n-e-s-s!

MONTREAL SERIES #1 (TAGALOG) A deadly, high-ranking assassin, forced to live as an ordinary student, enrolls at a prestigious university and crosses paths with the "Four Kings," the academy's most popular and untouchable group. As their worlds collide, tensions ignite, and the question arises: will the predator become the prey, or will the kings fall to her hidden power? M.H UPDATE 2025 : I'm currently uploading the edited version of this novel. Ps: If you added this book a long time ago and going to re-read it again, please remove and add it to your library again to refresh the book.

Katerina always wondered why she felt so different, and now an ancient evil threatening those she loves reveals to her why. Torn between the man she has always known and the stranger who appears in her village, will Katerina be able to chose between them? Or will she lose the chance at her true destiny with her Alpha.... From the moment Nick met Kian he distrusted him, especially now that Katerina seemed interested in him. Nick always knew he would be Alpha, but when an unforeseen evil threatens his village, he faces more challenges than just seducing Katerina. Will Nick be able to convince Katerina he is the one for her? Or will this new evil consume them all before he has the chance to make her truly his?

"Shayari if you're expecting anything from this Nikkah then don't because this Nikkah is nothing but a compromise to save your dignity. I won't be able to give you any rights on me or love that a wife deserves but I will be loyal with you that I assure you. I won't cheat ever but if you dared to cheat on me I won't think twice before shooting you in the middle of your eyes and after a time period I will divorce you as well don't worry we won't be married for forever." He said emotionlessly Well great start for your married life isn't it?He is talking about divorce on the wedding night itself. Note the sarcasm please " I don't expect anything from you, no love, no rights, nothing. This marriage is a big scandal in my life and nothing else.And I'm not a slut that I will cheat on you. I have no interest in that thing. Think yourself free from my side and one more thing if you want you can keep relationships or sleep with others I don't have a problem with that.Anyways, who is interested in you, not me at least. Do whatever you want. And now if you're done with your clear explanation then excuse me I am sleepy and need my beauty sleep because unlike you I sleep at night like any other normal human being "I said and looked at his face.. ***************** Arhaan is like flames dangerous and has the power to burn someone into ashes Shayari is like Roses soft fragile yet full of thorns to protect herself. What will happen when this both will be tied together in an unwanted marriage?Will love bloom between them or the flames will turn the roses in ashes?

** This is book 1 of The alliance series, each book can be read as a stand alone but the stories do follow on. ** ** Book 2 Freeing Freya now available ** The desire to mate is overwhelming and he can no longer ignore his wolfs need but how can anyone find it in them to love the Alpha's dark secret. He's been careful his whole life to keep it hidden, and there is no way that this timid girl before him will be able to handle it but she has a secret of her own, one that will shake him to his core, if only he can hold onto her long enough to find out.

Laundrymaid, cook, janitress— name it all. These are among of the tasks YUMI has to do every day. In short, she's your generous all-around maid who works without getting paid. However, her monotonous life of being the modern Cinderella will soon end the moment she lays eyes on VINCENT, who is a rich, fair young boy who is offering her one huge offer no lady of her status would ever say no— to marry him. Everything is already supposed to be a happy ending for Yumi until her cruel stepmother-in-law, VICTORIA, steps in to ruin the dream-like fantasy she has ever dreamed of. Will her fairytale-like life with her prince charming end so soon? Or will she then begin to put her A-game on a battle against her stepmother-in-law for the sake of Vincent and the life she has longed for?

"With the world crumbling apart during another war, Eliana is tasked to bring two nations together through marriage. Plans change drastically when her caravan is attacked by assassins and she is forced to go on the run. While fleeing assassins, Eliana will meet Jasper, a young werebear searching for the love of his mate. As Eliana discovers that her lineage holds a dangerous secret, she will be faced with the magnetic attraction she feels for Jasper, a member of the race responsible for killing her mother.The Princess and Her Werebear is created by Sierra Christenson, an EGlobal Creative Publishing signed author."