empire of desire

Juana Escarzega, a savvy businesswoman, returns to her family's hacienda in the Philippines, stirring whispers of memories, sa paniniwalang ito ang magiging pahinga niya sa mga problemang tiniis niya sa Canada. Amidst the embrace of the cold sea breeze, she’s back to confront the memories she left behind. Especially her forgotten relationship with Izo Eloje Frentones Jr. In the centre of Samar's social whirlwind, old flames flicker, and family ties tighten. Nang magkaharap ang dalawa, tila bumalik ang mga ala-ala at humapdi ang mga sugat na matagal nilang ikinubli. Drawn back by Izo's magnetic pull, Juana faces their shared past, grappling with passion and pain. With the circling rumours and lurking secrets, they must decide. Isugal ang lahat, o baguhin ang tadhana. Against the stunning coastline, they confront their feelings and the harsh world's realities. Can they overcome obstacles and find forgiveness, or will they discover a different kind of love's liberation?

Sasha is a fierce Gamma, the toughest the pack has ever known. Hunter is a powerful Alpha, and he wants Sasha as his mate. Sasha likes hunter, but she is unsure. Is he really her one and only mate? Or is her true mate still out there, waiting for her? In the meantime, with other women vying for Hunter’s love—and with their pack under attack—a twist of fate may just change everything.

Their love was forbidden, but it was undeniable. Olivia Dela Vega may not have been the typical good student, but when she laid eyes on her professor, Ethan Reynolds, she knew she had to have him. He was like a forbidden fruit, but she couldn't resist the temptation. Ethan, on the other hand, tried to resist his attraction to Olivia, knowing that it was wrong to have feelings for a student. But love has a way of defying reason, and he found himself drawn to her like a moth to a flame. Their love affair was a dangerous game, and the stakes were high. They knew the risks, but they couldn't help themselves. However, their secret was soon revealed, and they were faced with a difficult decision. Would they give up on each other, or would they risk everything to be together? The answer was unclear, but they knew one thing for sure - they couldn't live without each other. Is the thrill of wanting someone you can't have worth it? Or will it always be an irresistible, forbidden desire?

Two sisters turned vampires by their own mother two centuries ago. Two sisters, identical twins, but with different purposes. One set to get revenge on her sister for killing her husband, and the other hiding from her sister and determined to find peace and quiet. But in their quest to get what they want, these sisters will get what they never thought they needed…. LOVE. And in the process, they learn to understand and accept each other.

After being publicly rejected by her mate, the Alpha's son, orphans Kit, and her little sister Cami, run away from their pack. Seven years later, who should walk into the diner that Kit works at and Cami studies in, but the new Beta of the pack they abandoned, who just so happens to be Cami’s very smitten mate. Kit is horrified when Cami begs her to come back to the pack where she still feels the humiliation from her rejection, but she can’t abandon her only family, so she reluctantly tags along. What she doesn’t expect, is that the once arrogant but popular son of the pack’s healer, Colin, has turned out to be not just a nice guy, but smoking hot too. And much to her surprise, he is interested in her. Which is great, because the mate who rejected her is now her Alpha and seems to take amusement in embarrassing her. Embarrassing her, and at the same time, wanting to use her for his pleasure, which even though she can’t stand him, she struggles to be able to physically resist him. And to make matters worse, he refuses to let her reject him back, threatening to kick her out and prevent her from seeing her loved ones anymore. Will she ever be able to finally reject him back and be happy with Colin, who wants her for more than just her body, or will she forever be trapped in an infatuation with someone who is emotionally uninterested?

Nakakabulag ang pag-ibig at hindi natin minsan mahinuha ang kayang abutin nito. Isa si Aia sa nasilo ng pakiramdam na ito. Minahal niya ang lalaking buong akala niya ay ang totoong nagmamahal sa kaniya, ngunit sa paglipas ng mga panahon ay nalaman niyang may isang katauhan pa pala sa likod ng lalaking kaniyang minahal. Sa lihim na pagtingin ng CEO kay Aia ay hindi na niya mapigilan ang bugso ng damdamin, dito ay natagpuan niya ang sariling walang saplot katabi ng kanyang amo. Sobrang sakit ng ulo niya nang maalala niya ang mga maiinit na tagpong pinagsaluha nila nung gabing yaon. Tinitigan niya ang maamong mukha ng lalaki at inilapit ang labi sa ilong nito. Napaluha siya at agad na bumangon ng kama para pulutin ang mga damit na walang pigil na inalis ng lalaki mula sa kanyang katawan. Gulong gulo ang utak na lumabas ng silid, tinakasan niya ang lalaking kaulayaw niya kagabi. Ang daming tumatakbo sa utak niya. Hindi niya alam kung paano haharapin ang kanyang amo. Nag-iwan ito ng note bilang tanda ng pag-alis niya sa trabaho, "This will serve as my last day, sir."

To mend his broken heart and forget his ex-fiancée, Jasson Luther decided to go back to the island of Isla Lutherio, where he was born and raised. Nonetheless, instead of resting and easing his thoughts, he grew more upset and concerned when his heart became engaged again— which is when he met Samara, his lady butler, and personal driver's daughter. How can he manage his unwanted feelings toward a young girl? For heaven's sake, Samara is eighteen years younger than he is. He may be accused of being a cradle snatcher, and he may even be mistaken for a pedophile. And to avoid his unexplainable feelings for the girl, he diverts his attention to others—ladies his age. However, the more he avoids his feelings, the more intense they become. He couldn't stand seeing her dissatisfied and sullen expression towards him. He couldn't help being envious of every male associated with the girl. How long can he hold back his feelings for Samara? Will he be able to let her be with another guy despite their feelings for each other? Or will he be able to fight for his love against Samara’s entire clan?

Born with the awareness of her true identity, Angela Ciamco was never contented just knowing herself. In order to find what she has longed for, she needed to do missions for her Father with the benefits he has offered to Angela. As a reward for all she has done to their Empire, her Father vowed for an alliance in seeking her lost twin. The journey in looking for someone she has long yearned was not easy, she has discovered secrets that seemed to let her neglect her true goal. Betrayal, vengeance, and deception has come for her. Will she be able to let go of her only goal and face these problems that awaits her? Or will she be able to ask assistance to someone who has also been seeking her? "Os Enganados" (The Deceived)

Carly been a rejected and hopeless orphan, never knowing her true parents or lineage. Traded to the most dangerous and principled pack in Ramone, she accepted her fate as a homeless orphan after losing her parents at a tender age. Alone and struggling, Carly's life takes a dramatic turn when an unknown beast, Andrew, invades Tamine City, destroying packs and upending their lives. As Carly scales through this perilous new world, she encounters Terry, the stern and determined leader of the pack. Terry is a man of straight and direct principles, focused solely on protecting his people from the encroaching danger. Yet, beneath his tough exterior lies a heart burdened with the weight of leadership and an unspoken yearning for connection. Terry is torn between his duty and the unexpected bond he feels with Carly. As chaos spreads with Andrew's rampage, Terry faces a critical decision: Will he open his heart and home to Carly, or will she remain an outsider in her own world? Carly, must confront her fears and discover her inner strength to survive and protect those she comes to care for. Amidst the turmoil, sparks fly between Carly and Terry, their connection growing stronger as they fight side by side against Andrew's relentless onslaught. Carly's journey through Tamine City is fraught with danger, but it is also filled with moments of courage, resilience, and unexpected love. Join Carly in her struggle to find a place where she belongs and witness Terry's transformation as he learns to trust and love again. Together, they must overcome a world on the brink of destruction, where the challenges of fulfilling their destinies reside. Can they overcome their pasts and forge a future together, or will the shadows of their struggles tear them apart? read on to enjoy this amazing book.

Adeline was a journalist. She was a career-driven woman, who would do anything for her passion. she was independent, smart and a strong female lead, who was willing to take risks. What if she had no choice but to pretend to be a guy as part of her job to expose a mafia boss? He was not only a mafia boss but also the god of the underworld. He was all alone throughout his entire life without much knowledge about the female species. What if he caught feelings for Adeline who was disguised as a petite guy with a clumsy attitude? Would he find her true identity? ******************** As I neared him, I stumbled upon the carpet and I landed on his lap with my stomach on his thighs with a yelp. Unintentionally, my left palm made direct contact with his crotch. He jerked at my sudden intrusion, wrapping his arms around my waist. Both of us were too shocked to move, suddenly I could feel him grow harder under my palm, my eyes widened. I couldn't see his reaction, I stood up from his lap as if my ass caught on fire. He was frozen to his spot as if he couldn't believe what happened now. My face flushed with embarrassment. He didn't even take a glance at my face. "I'm sorry, sir, It…” "Let's get back to the office.”I was cut off by his voice. For some reason, my eyes strayed to his crotch and I could see his bulge very much visible on his front. "Mr. Sandros!" he yelled my name. I snapped my eyes to his face to see him already looking at me, my eyes widened. Join the journey of Adeline Sandros