fading facades: love beyond the deal

Naomi knew it was wrong to spend the night with a stranger in another city. But something told her she could trust him. She ended up having a passionate one night stand with him only to discover he lied about his identity and status....

Isabella Harrods is a young journalist who meets Terrence Langston, the CEO of Langston's jewelry and the son of the most notorious mafia lord, who was assassinated by his own son, Terrence. Following their meeting, a serial killer imitating Terrence's father's killing pattern emerges, triggering Terrence's PTSD. Even though there is a serial killer on the loose, their hate-to-love relationship blossoms. Terrence forces her to sign a blood contract stating that only death can keep them apart. As the murder rate and Terrence's recurring PTSD skyrocket, Isabella decides to track down the perpetrator. Having sealed a blood deal with him, what happens when she walks in on him while carrying a severed human head?

Introducing the next chapter in the Dark Side of Fate series!Liam's heart is broken on graduation night when the father of his long-time crush decides to whisk her away for reasons best known to him. The situation gets him distraught. Suspecting she is in danger, he tries to pull the strings to help find her. In the process, he is surprised by fate as his mate shows up in the midst of everything, and he is now torn between his fated and his long-time crush. He tries to navigate through with wisdom, but love isn't a battle of will but that of the heart, and his wolf isn't relenting either.This book continues the exciting journey of the children of our beloved characters as they face challenges in their unique world.Follow Liam, the son of Tamia and Sylvester, as he deals with unexpected struggles in his life. Despite feeling sad, destiny has something special in store for him. Will it turn out to be a blessing or a curse? This story revolves around Liam's love journey.If you haven't read The Dark Side of Fate Books 1 and 2 yet, consider giving them a read. It will help you better understand the characters and their backgrounds.

Gu Jiuci, the daughter of rich parents, was forced into despair: her family was destroyed and she was forsaken by her friends and relatives after being framed by a scheming couple. It was only at the point of death that she realized she had fallen in love with the wrong man and that she had betrayed Huo Mingche, who was willing to give up his life for her. Now, she was reincarnated back as the arrogant and demonic princess of the Gu family, but this time around, things would be different. She would love and work with her husband, Huo Mingche, hand in hand to destroy the vile couple that harmed her in her past life, with his full approval and support.

Forestia Renae Frost is a twenty-two years old model who has always hated Adamson Rockwell, her enemy since high school and now the CEO of the Rockwell Group of Companies. In their class batch reunion held in a high-class resort, the two met again after years of not seeing each other and fell into a heated confrontation after getting drunk that ended up burning with long kept desire and passion. Forestia thought it was just a one night stand, but what if she suddenly received a call from Adam after a week of their first night and offered her an engagement contract? Will she accept the role of being her enemy's fiancé?

Maliban sa pagiging maganda, isang mahirap at ordinaryong babae lang naman si Amina Asuncion. Kaya ganoon na lamang ang pagkagulantang niya nang isang araw ay may dumukot sa kanyang isang grupo ng kalalakihan. At ang may pakana? Walang iba kundi ang gwapo ngunit mabangis na bilyonaryong si Drake Lukas Wilson. Ngunit ano nga ba ang tunay na motibo ng lalaki at bakit iginigiit nito na siya si Amari Buenavista? At ang masaklap, ginawa siyang alipin at sex slave nito bilang kabayaran sa pagkakasala ng babaeng hindi niya kailanman nakilala. At sa tuwing nagpapaliwanag siya ay sapilitan siyang inaangkin ng binata bilang parusa. Hanggang dumating ang araw na binulaga siya ng isang katotohanan tungkol sa kanyang pagkatao. Ano nga ba ang dalang pagbabago ng isang Drake Lukas Wilson sa buhay ni Amina? WARNING: STRONG PARENTAL GUIDANCE. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK! THIS BOOK INCLUDES SEXUAL AND EXPLICIT CONTENTS THAT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNG AND SENSITIVE AUDIENCES. PLEASE BE GUIDED.

The marriage between Zoey Jenner and Laurence Scott initially started as only a transaction. However, she has always had feelings for him, and the show isn’t as make-believe as it seems. Her husband, on the other hand, has never once considered her feelings or felt anything for her in returned. For her, he holds not a bit of love. Zoey’s long-held crush for Laurence dies on the day he made her have a surgery in the hospital. She abandons her pride and begs her husband to show mercy to their child. Yet, Laurence only calmly says, “Don’t be naive.”Many years later, Zoey returns to Northwell. He pins her down in a dark corner and says huskily, “Zoey, don’t go.”

After taking her stepsister’s place, Yvonne Miller is married into a wealthy family. To take back her family business, she plots each step she takes carefully. Everyone knows Stephen Anderson is a cruel and ruthless person. Yet, his ugly and uncultured wife has him wrapped around her little finger. Stephen doesn’t mind that his wife’s an ugly duckling. On the contrary, he dotes on her excessively. When he hears gossip about his wife being ugly, with cosmetic surgeons offering her discounts, he whirls into a rage. “These blind dogs! My wife’s the most beautiful woman alive!” he insists.With that, a rumor spreads in Northerna City that Yvonne is Stephen’s retribution for his past misdeeds… Until one day, Yvonne returns from abroad drop-dead gorgeous, sending shockwaves all across the city. However, she doesn’t show up in Stephen’s life again. “What do you take me for, coming and going as you please?” he demands. Stepping aside to present the young kid behind her, Yvonne says in chagrin, “My child’s father?”

Three years ago, Mona, who was at the lowest point in her life, married Thaddeus secretly. The papers were originally a marriage of convenience, but it turned out to be a scheme, long in planning. After the divorce, Mona concentrated on her career and her children.When Thaddeus ran into his ex-wife at an event, now ten times more beautiful than before, it made him look at her differently. He hugged her in his arms in front of the guests. Mona was frightened and baffled by Thaddeus when he proposed to her again. Even her twins urged her to marry the handsome and rich man. While her ex-husband expected her to be moved by his romantic public proposal, Mona was stunned! How will the ex-wife and ex-husband get back together again with the newly born twins?

Cindy Matt wants to marry Chester for a cause. She plans to marry him for her benefit, knowing he won't reject her because he has ambitions beyond his current achievements. Chester Gregorio is a man who never accepts "just" failure in life. He never settles for less. Everything must be perfectly fit for his well. He always craves more and more. A couple perfectly made for each other. Will there be arising devotion? Or will their past prevent their love from blossoming?