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What happens when the person you’re hired to destroy turns out to be the man you fell in love with at first sight? Maddie Castle was a good innocent girl. When she offered to help Carrie Donovan get revenge on her evil step son, she had no idea that she was about to go up against the man she had almost kissed a few days back. Nick Donovan fell in love with Maddie when he first saw her. When he finds her in a homeless shelter a few days later, he knows he’s not about to let her go. He invites her into his life through a job offer, not knowing she has bad intentions. Will Nick get the woman he loves, or the trouble she’s bringing? All Rights Reserved. The characters and events in this book are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual persons should be considered coincidental.

Après une horrible soirée, la travailleuse sociale-Skylar Leighton-croit que sa vie sera toujours vanille. Apprenant à naviguer dans le monde réel avec seulement sa sœur à ses côtés, elle a tiré le meilleur parti de ce qu'elle a. Mais entre sa série de relations ratées et sa journée de travail bien remplie, elle s'est résignée à être la sœur célibataire pour toujours. Juste au moment où sa vie a atteint un plateau régulier, quelqu'un de son passé réapparaît et déraille tout. Un homme sournoisement beau et maussade qu'elle ne connaît que sous le nom de Blondie. Même si elle essaie d'éviter Blondie, quelque chose se cache dans son passé et elle est la seule à pouvoir l'aider. Soudain, la vie de Skylar est bien plus que vanille. Blondie choisira-t-il son passé plutôt que Skylar, ou laissera-t-il le passé le consumer ? ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

Jake never once thought that just one night with him would change his life forever... Will Jake still love him after a very dark secret is revealed? This book is set in Thailand but there are some foreign characters from other countries.

In the uncompromising tough game of life. Valerie's half-brother betrays her for a token. Desperate to save his own head, after signing a ridiculously dangerous and risky deal at the expense of the only family he has left, selling her into the hive of the merciless Mafia lord, El Macho. The same one every being feared. Her impurity is crushed and bruised and her existence crashing in Shackles with the twinkle of an eye condemning her to a life of unbearable torture and torment. Pinned down in a painful world, she endures the tortures of a cruel man. Valarie soon finds rest and warmth in the arms of Macho's only brother, Carlos but their forbidden affair and attraction sets ablaze a once blooming relationship between two brothers. Now, they are on the run, a plan must be made to escape wrath, war and death.

My life had never been more miserable until the day I witnessed my stepsister, Elise, getting married to my boyfriend, Miguel Hernandez - on the very same day I assisted a homeless-looking man. To make matters worse, I had to offer myself as property of El Diablo, the most ruthless mafia lord in the city, to save my father's life. After being auctioned off by El Diablo, I discovered that my new master was the homeless man I assisted - Gabriel, who also happened to be Elise's ex-boyfriend and Miguel's sworn rival. As the saying goes, “The enemy of my enemy is my friend,” and I didn't just find a friend in Gabriel, but also a contract husband. However, I had a probation period of two months to fully become a property of Gabriel else, I would be returned to El Diablo. What happens when the probation period is over and feelings start to creep in? Will Gabriel still regard me as a worthy candidate for the contract marriage?

On the night of her graduation, Elle lost her mum and her best friend Ethan went missing. Her mum's death was strange. She was found dead and dry, with no blood in her when an autopsy was conducted. The only injury on her was two tiny dots on her neck. How she died, she didn't know. But everything pointed to Ethan. Elle had left him with her mum that night, only to come back to meet the worst scenario that tormented her life. This happened five years ago when at the age of eighteen, she moved on and re-established her mum's business known as EL corporations. Now 23 years old, her nightmares started again when Ethan came back. ~~EXCERPT~~ Her emotions swirled all over the place. She was still the stupid Elle. She trusted people easily, but what did they do? They pay her back with heartache and pain. "Elle, I warn you," He said slowly walking toward her like the predator he was. Elle gazed fiercely at him "What are you going to do? Lock me up? Or drink me to death.?!" Ethan smiled, the smile that weakened her bones, that shook her very core and being. "Elle, if you run, I chase, and if I catch?" He took her by the waist and pulled her to him. Their body was so close that his hot breath fanned her neck turning her red. Ethan's hand tightened around her waist "You make me lose my sanity Elle, do you know that?" He bent toward her inhaling her sweet scent that always invaded his senses. Elle's eye's turned wild "Let me go this instant!" Ethan's eye's darkened when he gazed down at her luscious red lips. Before he knew it, his mouth captured her lips in a warm sweet kiss.

When Charli Temper tries to double cross the Mafia, they kidnap his daughter to teach him a lesson. It’s supposed to be an easy job for Stefano Rusev, but Tiffany Temper makes every second difficult. She’s stubborn, picky, sassy, sarcastic and way too alluring for her own good. The desire that burns between captor and captive quickly turns their situation into a ticking time bomb. A bomb that is set off when Mark Pearson, her long time bodyguard finally locates his charge and the monster. The three of them are a recipe for disaster, but if they want to get out of this situation alive, they have to find a way to work together and look out for each other while resisting the magnetic attraction between them. But life and death situations have a way of bringing out hidden passions. Will these three unlikely characters ever find a way to be together with all the chaos their union could create?

Tanpa sengaja, Zeta menemukan suaminya berselingkuh. Sakit hati, ia pun memutuskan untuk berpisah! Namun Aziel, anak kecil berusia 5 tahun itu tak ingin Ayah dan Bundanya berpisah. Terlebih ... ia yakin ayahnya yang sangat mencintai Zeta--tak mungkin melakukannya! Pasti ada yang ingin menghancurkan keluarga mereka. Jadi, bocah laki-laki itu pun memulai rencananya.... "Ayah, Bunda! El mau liburan bersama-sama lagi seperti dulu, ayolah kita bersama lagi! kali ini untuk selamanya! Okey?"

In the bustling city of Toronto, two different worlds collide in a tale of love, secrets, and redemption. Amelia Roberts, a hardworking young woman from a humble background, finds herself thrust into the world of the rich and powerful when she becomes the secretary to the enigmatic billionaire, Nelson Rodriguez. Nelson, a man who is always consumed by his work and haunted by a past that no one except him is aware of, has never had a serious relationship, until Amelia enters his life. As their relationship blossoms, secrets from the past threaten to tear them apart. Amelia's family struggles with illness and danger, while Nelson is forced to confront the ghosts of his past. Loyalties are tested, trust is broken, and hearts are on the line as Amelia and Nelson navigate the turbulent waters of love, lies, temptation and life. Join Amelia, Nelson, and a cast of unforgettable characters as they embark on a journey of self-discovery, forgiveness, and ultimately, love. "Whisper Of Fate" is a gripping tale of love, loss, and redemption that will keep you turning the pages until the very end.

Lisa, a determined young woman, finds herself entangled in the dangerous world of the Mafian. After a fight with her boyfriend, she seeks solace in a club, only to be kidnapped by the men working for Mafian boss Alejandro "El Diablo" Hernandez. They claim her father owes them a substantial debt. Alejandro becomes infatuated with Lisa and arranges for her to perform private dances. Despite her reluctance, Lisa complies to gain money, but it falls short of her father's debt. Wanting her freedom, Lisa devises a plan to seduce Alejandro, becoming pregnant to secure her leverage. Lisa rises to become the Mafian queen, but when Alejandro discovers the child isn't his, he seeks revenge. As their turbulent relationship unravels, Lisa must navigate a treacherous game of love and deception to protect herself and her loved ones. "One Night with the Mafian King" is a gripping tale of passion, power, and survival in the treacherous world of the Mafian, where loyalty is scarce, and betrayal lurks at every turn.