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May isang malaking organisasyon sa bansang Pilipinas na pasimuno ng lahat ng iligal na gawain kaya buong tapang na tinutugis ng gobyerno pero sa sobrang makapangyarihan ay hindi nila ito magawang mahuli. Ang mga matataas na opisyal ng pulisya ay kusa ng sumuko na hulihin at pakialaman ang sinasabing orginasasyon na kung tawagin ay Tushkin Mafia pero iba ang paninindigan ni Kiara Gallano. Kiara Gallano is a loyal police officer of the Philippines. Sumumpa siya sa bansa at sa sarili niya na gagawin niya ang lahat para sugpuin lahat ng masasama at iligal na gawin dito. And, when she heard about the Tushkin Mafia, she challenges herself to dig deeper even if her higher officials surrendered. As she investigate alone about the huge Mafia organization, she got to know an ordinary and low-key lawyer that she thought could help her upon investigating the Tushkin Mafia. Pinilit niya itong tulungan siya at nagawa niya naman itong kumbisihin. Sa bawat araw na magkasama sila ay napalapit na siya sa lalaki. She wants to protect him with all her heart, but what if she discovers his dark secret? Paano kung ang lalaking palaging nasa tabi niya siya ring lalaki na hinahanap niya upang sugpuin? Patuloy niya bang panghahawakan ang sinumpaang tungkulin o pagbibigyan niya ang puso? Can she accept the fact that she's falling for the Mafia Boss? She's falling for Xavier Jan Tushkin, the man behind those illegal doings in the nation she wants to protect.

Keira Nathania, si gadis introvert berumur 16 tahun yang tumbuh besar di sebuah panti bernama Dream High. Walaupun serba kekurangan ia sangat senang tinggal di tempat itu. Karena baginya tempat itu mengajarkan arti dari kesederhanaan, kesabaran, dan keikhlasan. Kasih sayang yang teramat cukup pun ia dapatkan dari panti itu. Di sekolah, dia tidak pernah membuat masalah atau mendapat masalah, baik secara akademis, hubungan dengan teman-temannya, maupun hubungan dengan guru-gurunya. Namun, kondisinya yang baik-baik saja seketika berubah. Bermetamorfosa menghadirkan luka dan lara. Tak sesuai keinginannya. Keira harus menerima pil pahit, bahwa ia telah dibully oleh temannya, Laura. Semua ini bermula ketika Keira mengetahui fakta bahwa Laura menjadi penyebab meninggalnya Tsania, teman Keira. Untuk menutupi kejahatannya, Laura pun terus mengancam Keira. Pembullyan, kesedihan, dan cemoohan yang dirasakan Keira dari orang yang selalu merisaknya, tak disangka mengantarkannya kepada peristiwa besar yang menegangkan dan mengubah kehidupannya. Dan ketika itu Keira tak disangka menyerah akan hidupnya bunuh diri di atas jembatan dan menenggelamkan diri ke laut. Namun seseorang telah menyelamatkannya. Sang kakak, Karin yang merupakan kembarannya Keira. Bertahun-tahun lamanya ia hadir dan menolong Keira yang sudah tenggelam di laut. Namun Karin berakhir dengan kehilangan ingatannya sedangkan Keira selamat. Akhirnya Karin yang disangka meninggal padahal ia lupa ingatan dan sembunyi di suatu tempat. Di sisi lain Keira diangkat menjadi anak angkat ibu Karin yang sedang mencari informasi tentang saudara kembar anak angkatnya. Keira menjalani kehidupan sebagai Karin, ia merasa bahagia. Hadirnya dua sahabat yang peduli dengannya dan dua sosok pria yaitu Rakha dan Nathan yang mewarnai hari-harinya. Akan tetapi dibalik kebahagiaan, kegelisahan pun cukup menghantui Keira. Permusuhan dimulai kembali ketika sosok teman lama pindah ke sekolah yang sama dan berusaha untuk membocorkan identitas Keira yang sebenarnya. Namun tak disangka sang kakak yaitu Karin muncul kembali dan menyelamatkan sang adik dari Laura yang selalu menindasnya.

Aria wakes up one morning to her parents fighting about her, again. Little does she know that this fight will change the course of her life forever. In a world where most the Myths are real, Aria will find love, heartbreak, adventure, and the power of a new goddess.

17 year old Hope moves to Massachusetts when her Dad takes a job at Harvard University. she never expected the attraction she feels toward her new English teacher or the connection to the past they share. Noah couldn't believe who the beautiful girl is that just walked into his classroom. He can't understand how she doesn't recognize their connection immediately. His protective instincts kick in right away. He needs to ensure her safety, even if he has to keep his distance, for now. Follow Hope as she discovers more about herself And her past then she ever knew. Will the dangers surrounding her family follow her? Why is Noah so concerned about her? And why can't she stay away from him?

I am not the type of girl who attracts men, my life is not very social and my best friend is my cat Salem. He dedicated me to writing, hanging out with my brother and sometimes with my few friends. Everything was normal until that Valentine's Day where everything changed for me. Two men burst into my life as if they were earthquakes, their auras indicating danger and they enveloped me in their life as if I had belonged there. My mother always said that men with tattoos were danger and a problem for girls. But these two Greek gods got me and now I'm part of the mob. This is my story

"So.... what would you like tonight to be?" Jasmine asked. Collins paused to consider. His eyes beamed a speculative challenge as he answered, "Whatever two strangers want to make of it." "Without a tomorrow." "Tomorrow I'm gone." Well, that was laying it on the line! "Then I'll just take this one-night experience with the man behind the name," she countered, pride insisting that his schedule did not affect her expectations from this blind date, which had been zero before she met him anyway. Sexual invitation simmered back at her. "I wonder if you will." ______ It was passion at first sight... Jasmine's blind date with Collins Templeton, a notoriously charming  tycoon, was the last thing she needed And more than a one-night stand... The second they met, Jasmine recognized sexual challenge in Collins eyes. Their date led to one unforgettable night - with consequences that would change their lives forever...

"Her life changed when she realized that monsters were protecting her." Si Molly Cabrera ay lumaki sa isang mental facility, hindi dahil baliw siya, kundi dahil doon siya iniwan ng kaniyang ina noong siya'y sanggol pa lamang. Subalit sa pananatili niya roon ay nagaya na rin sa iba ang kaniyang pag-iisip— na mas malala pa. Sa kaniyang paglabas ay nakilala nito ang isang CEO na si Linus Hudson na siya ring Presidente ng isang malaking kumpanya, Hudson Apparel. Sa kanilang pagtatagpo sa kakahuyan ay sinong mag-aakalang pagbibigkisin sila ng tadhana? Ang kwento nilang patungo sa magandang love story ay lumihis ng landas matapos malaman ang katotohanan, na magkapatid sila. Ating tunghayan kung ano-ano pang katotohanan ang matutuklasan ni Molly sa bawat kabanata ng kaniyang buhay. Alamin ang puno't dulo kung bakit siya napadpad sa isang mental facility, at kaya nga ba talagang mahalin ni Linus si Molly, gayong isa itong tanyag na... SOCIOPATH?

WARNING: THIS BOOK CONTAINS EXPLICIT SCENES AND MATURE ELEMENTS, SUITABLE ONLY FOR READERS AGED 18 AND ABOVE. Read at your own discretion. They started as nemeses. Rivals in the game of love. Both are masters of their games. Bienley Cullen takes girls like a meal. A master of seduction, charming girls with his charismatic demeanor and captivating smile. However, his once seemingly flawless existence was disrupted when he crossed paths with a guy who brought about restless nights and an unfamiliar, gnawing hunger within him. Devon Dalton, the fierce gang leader whose mere gaze evoked fear and doubt about his existence. Devon's mere presence exuded an air of raw power and unbridled authority, yet this was not what Bienley feared. He feared of losing himself to his unmatched seduction. Can he permit himself to be lured and submit to his temptation? Can he give up his reputation as a Casanova for a man who intends to dominate him? Can he play the game by Devon's rules? Bienley Cullen, the virgin wrecker casanova, and Devon Dalton, the fierce gang leader, two boys played by fate, yet amidst society's disdain, they shaped their world far beyond the conventional. #Prequel to Bloodline:Heirs

I was in the middle of believing that romantic relationships are fleeting and unreliable. My family's situation proves it. But. . . “You're gay?” After a long time of process, disguise, and plan, I thought I wouldn't fall. “Hindi ako mahuhulog sa 'yo, baka ikaw pa ang mahulog sa akin.” As time passes, true love can manifest in unexpected forms. “You prove me wrong Kaizen.” And proving that love knows no boundaries. — Vaniah Feumi Dellona Got Married with a Gay Billionaire

Raynald sudah mempersiapkan segala sesuatunya untuk melamar kekasihnya, Laura. Namun, sebelum ia sempat menyematkan cincin di jari manis perempuan itu, dering telepone membuyarkan segalanya. Alexandra, mantan kekasih Reynald baru saja tersadar dari koma setelah dua tahun berjuang antara hidup dan mati. Sayangnya Alexa harus kehilangan sebagian ingatannya. Ia terjebak pada kenangan masa lalu saat dirinya masih bersama Reynald. Bahkan Dylan, calon suaminya sendiri tak pernah ada di ingatan Alexa. Untuk menghindari Alexa masuk kembali ke masa kritisnya, Reynald mau tak mau harus merelakan rencana pertunangannya dan membantu kepulihan Alexa dengan berpura-pura menjadi kekasihnya kembali. Reynlad pikir, semua akan berjalan lancar. Sayangnya, semua tak sesuai rencana ketika Laura sang kekasih, justru menjalin hubungan dengan Dylan, calon suami Alexa.