fading facades: love beyond the deal

WARNING! Read at your own risk! Contains scenes and languages that is not suitable for young readers.. Adam Nicollai Evans, isang tanyag na architect sa buong mundo, isang jet fighter pilot captain ng airforce at isang secret agent ng isang organisasyon na tumutugis sa mga halang ang bituka. Pero ang hindi alam ng lahat, isa s'yang mafia successor ng kanilang pamilya sa father side- ang pamilya Devochë - Evans mula sa Italya. Lumaki si Nicollai sa karahasan mula sa mga kamay ng kan'yang lolo na ama ng kan'yang ina. Maagang namatay ang kan'yang ama dahil sa aksidente, kung kaya ang lolo nila ang kasa-kasama nilang tatlo ng ina at kapatid na lalaki. Ginagamit nito ang kan'yang ina para mapasunod s'ya sa gusto ng matanda. Sa murang edad isa na s'yang halimaw dahil sa kagagawan ng kan'yang lolo. Along the way of his revenge to his grandfather, he meet Michelle Antonette, isang simpleng nurse na nagtatrabaho sa isang hospital sa Cebu. Nagkaroon sila ng ugnayan at naging magkasintahan. Naging masaya, ngunit dumating sa punto na kailangang iwan ni Nicollai si Michelle para sa kaligtasan nito. Binalaan s'ya ng kan'yang lolo na papatayin nito si Michelle kapag ipinagpatuloy n'ya ang pakikipag relasyon dito. Iniwan n'ya ang dalaga ng walang pasabi. Pero paano kung ang babaeng pilit n'yang iniligtas mula sa kan'yang lolo ay s'ya pala ang may malaking kaugnayan sa kan'yang nakaraan? Paano nila mapapatawad ang isat-isa kung masyado nang malalim ang sugat na idinulot ng nakaraan. Mangingibabaw kaya ang pagmamahal sa galit nila sa isat-isa? Ano ang mga pagsubok na haharapin nilang dalawa.

The sound of the liquor bottle breaking echoed against the walls of that room, making her flinched. She gazed into those intoxicated piercing green eyes hovering over her. "Leave from my room right now, Damien," her sapphire orbs filled with tears of terror, whereas her grip tightened on the towel covering her wet bare body but the person before her didn't follow her words. A shiver ran down her spine when he placed his both palms on the glass door behind her, caging her completely. "We will talk tomorrow when you will be sober up but please leave now," she attempted to push him away but her body froze when he pinned both of her wrists above her head, resulting in the towel slipping from her body. Her naked body trembled, both in fear and cold but the blazing rage in those bloodshed green eyes flamed up her being. She tried to wiggle out from his hold until…. "Do you still love him, Zia?" His question stabbed inside her heart like a dagger. Her tears of fear turned into anger. After she submitted every single inch of her to him last night, he was still asking her that question. "What if I said, yes…I still love Dylan then?" She challenged him but immediately hissed in pain when he dug his fingers in her tender skin. "Then I will kill him right in front of you," his cavernous voice husked against her lips but his words glossed her eyes more. How can he be so cruel that he didn't hesitate before thinking about killing his own brother? Her heart clenched when he pressed his lips against her and whispered those words in her mouth. "Because I will be the only person to ruin you in my love, Zia Damien Karlson,"

Lies, deceit and darkness lead Esmerelda on a journey through dimensions where she faces a world she never knew existed. Dark lords, aliens, and vampires await as she struggles to save her friend from the vampires by aligning with aliens who she later learned were cannibals! Through it all, she's finally reunited with Lance... but what about Killian? The thrills, suspense, and romance continue in "Beyond the Portal", book 3 of the Esmerelda Sleuth, Paranormal Investigator series.

Beautiful but poor Klara Santos hasn't had much luck in her life, but circumstances lead her to meet rich and handsome Logan Falcon at the exclusive club she works in. Charm by her, the two begin a relationship of opposites. ___ Orphaned at a young age, 19-year-old Klara Santos has relied on the goodness of others to get ahead in life. With her fierce will and drive to succeed, Klara is finally on the path to a way out of her impoverished life. While studying, she takes a job as a waitress at an exclusive club where she meets handsome CEO Logan Falcon who is immediately taken by her. When he finds out about her situation, Logan extends an offer that will allow her to focus fully on her studies and the two eventually fall for each other. However, Logan's father is unhappy with the union and does all in his power to keep them apart. Money, illness, and misunderstandings all stand in Logan and Klara's path to their happily ever after. With their love put to the test, will they be able to overcome all their obstacles?

"So do we have a deal Alpha Kayden?" I slid the pen and paper over to him and he signs it, "We have a deal. The marriage is in 3 days, don't pull any pranks." Imani is the Luna of the Eclipse pack, a small pack said to be filled with wolves adorned by the goddess. Many people thought it was a myth till the powerful and popular Alpha Kayden needed assistance from the Luna of the pack. Kayden is the all powerful Alpha from the full moon pack, blessed with an even more powerful wolf, a great leader and everyone admires him. All his power is conditioned and dependent on how close his mate is to him. Melanie is the attention grabbing hybrid Luna from the crescent moon pack, the second most powerful pack in the kingdom and she is mated to Kayden. She is equally strength matched and her magic is the strongest in all the land. She is mated to Kayden and can't wait to be his Luna. But the moon Goddess has other plans for them, and plays their life like a pack of cards, making Kayden dependent on Imani and Melanie burn with jealousy that makes her powers out of control. They all have choices to make that would determine their fate, watch them fight for love and freedom, and destroy everything in the process.

In her final year of high school, Leah Baker, a dedicated and unassuming nerd, dreams of making it the best year of her academic journey. Little does she know that her plans are about to take an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with the charismatic and popular Mason Kings. Their worlds collide under unforeseen circumstances, and to navigate the complexities of high school life, they decide to strike a deal that promises mutual benefits. As Leah and Mason navigate the intricacies of their agreement, an unexpected connection begins to blossom. However, their budding relationship is not without its challenges. Insecurities from both sides threaten to unravel the fragile bond they've formed. External factors and societal expectations add layers of complexity, putting their deal and newfound feelings to the test. 'A Deal with the Popular Boy' is a heartwarming tale of unlikely connections, personal growth, and the challenges of navigating high school hierarchies. Leah and Mason's journey explores the transformative power of unexpected friendships and the resilience needed to confront the insecurities that lurk beneath the surface.

it," she says calmly. "Okay then," I take off out of the living room. "I'll take a shower Stella is an eighteen-year-old senior high school student known to be an independent young lady. She lives a rather financially unstable life and her mother is suffering long-term trauma, so she has to work after classes and on the weekends. On her way home on an a Friday afternoon, a car almost hits her and gets into a fight with the driver. A day after it, an anonymous calls her to do a portrait of a cient in person. Little does she know that it is the guy that has almost hit her on the road. Also, she knows nothing about him — that he is the son of the billionaire that helps her get a scholarship. That is when the course of her life dramatically changes.

Francesca only had one thing on her mind: escaping the hell that is her husband, Alpha Stefano. But it wasn't an easy feat, and more difficult years went by until she found hope in her mate, Alpha Tristan. It had long been scarred and hidden, but Tristan somehow effortlessly opened Francesca's heart again. And even as the world turned against them, she could only be certain of one thing: their love is stronger than all the forces of the universe.

That day, my parents and sister who were all working abroad suddenly told me that I was a second-generation rich with trillions of dollars in wealth!Gerald Crawford: I am a second-generation rich?

Mother-in-law: “You shall leave my daughter immediately, you’re a complete piece of trash who isn’t worthy of her.”Three days later, the son-in-law drives up in a luxurious car.Mother-in-law: “Please, I’m begging you, don’t leave my daughter.”