global martial arts

Blurb: It was out of a nightmare, a betrayal of the highest order. Damien's, hair was disheveled, his body entwined with another woman, they were both naked and slick with sweat. The intimacy of it was unmistakable, the mingling of their breaths, a moment never to be seen. "What the hell?!" Damien's voice finally boomed within the breaking, suffocating silence. Assuring herself that she was no longer alone, the woman tried to cover her body as she struggled to do so. There was a flicker of panic in her eyes. "Get the hell out of here!" he roared, his face twisted in anger. Noah Miller's life took a tumultuous turn after Mr. Miller's sudden demise, forcing her to form an unexpected alliance with the Andersons, long-time rivals. This unconventional alliance is a result of a contract marriage, despite Noah's heart still belonging to her first love, who was presumed dead after a failed kidney transplant two years ago. Will Noah be able to navigate the complexities of her new life with the Anderson' and her husband, or will the sudden reappearance of her supposedly deceased first love alter the course of her life once again?

Elena Russo is a master thief and assassin, driven by revenge. Her mission is to infiltrate the life of mafia billionaire Lorenzo Salvatore, whom she believes is responsible for her father’s murder. Under the guise of an art dealer, Elena enters his world, but the lines between duty and desire blur as she uncovers hidden truths, including Lorenzo’s vulnerability and complex relations. When sparks fly between them, Elena finds herself caught between duty and desire. As she uncovers his deepest secrets, including a hidden child and a dangerous rival bent on his destruction, Elena realizes that her enemy is not the man she thought he was. Torn between her lingering feelings for Ethan, the FBI informant with his own dark agenda, and her undeniable attraction to Lorenzo, Elena must decide: can she risk her heart to get her revenge, or will she lose everything in the heist of her life? In a world of betrayals, lies, and shattered loyalties, love may be the deadliest game of all.

“We found you, little wolf. Again.” His eyes gleamed when he looked at me. “You can’t run from us.” They thought the Alpha’s family was murdered, but Aria was saved and taken under the rule of Alpha Rowan, disguised as a weak Omega. Her wolf abilities were bound, and she was treated as the servant of the pack, being unable to shift or use her senses nor sense her mate bond but she found herself attracted to four men. Alpha Damon, the Alpha of the largest pack often known to be ruthless and unruly. Kade, the fiery and passionate warrior within the pack of Aria Lucian, the mysterious and calculating strategist from the werewolf council, and Soren, the charming smart rogue. Plaques with the agony of her bonded wolf and the mates she couldn’t have. Something was hunting her, something big, something that she wasn’t sure she could survive. Will they step up when she needs them the most, unbound her wolf, and seek the one that truly belongs to her, or have them all?

When my husband, Drake Connor, posted a photo of me on social media, this random woman mistook me for his mistress. She confronted me in the street, a baby in her arms and a crowd of relatives and friends in tow, ready to teach me a lesson. "You shameless tramp! How dare you seduce my husband! "I’ll beat you to death, you disgusting woman!" The crowd beat me, smashed my car, and ripped my clothes. I left that encounter bruised and battered, suffering a concussion and a fractured arm. In the end, I called the police and demanded justice. I had a divorce agreement drawn up and threw it in Drake's face. "If it weren’t for me, you’d be begging in the streets! And now you dare to hide a woman and child from me? "Get out! Don’t expect a penny from me!"

Di balik bayang-bayang dunia yang terlihat damai, ada jaringan gelap yang mengendalikan nasib umat manusia: 'The Council', sekumpulan elit dunia yang menguasai politik, ekonomi, dan teknologi dengan tujuan menciptakan tatanan global baru. Namun, seorang pria bernama Alan, mantan agen dengan masa lalu kelam, muncul sebagai ancaman terbesar mereka. Dengan keahlian yang tak tertandingi dan tekad yang tak tergoyahkan, Alan memimpin tim yang terdiri dari individu-individu dengan kemampuan luar biasa namun penuh luka batin: Dewi Ambarwati, petarung yang tangguh namun rapuh di dalam, dan Thomas Silverlake, seorang sniper jenius yang menguasai medan dari jauh. Bersama-sama, mereka merancang misi-misi berbahaya untuk melumpuhkan jaringan The Council, mencuri sumber daya mereka, dan menghancurkan sistem dari dalam. Namun perjuangan mereka tidak mudah. Pengkhianatan, dilema moral, dan pengorbanan terus menghantui langkah mereka. Ketika rahasia mengejutkan tentang masa lalu Alan dan The Council terungkap, mereka dihadapkan pada pertarungan terakhir yang akan menentukan masa depan dunia. Apakah mereka mampu menghentikan The Council, atau malah menjadi bidak dalam permainan yang lebih besar? "Shadow Rebellion" adalah kisah penuh aksi, intrik, dan pengorbanan yang akan membawa pembaca menyusuri sisi gelap kekuasaan dan perjuangan untuk kebebasan.

Orphan. Abused. Marriage. Enslaved. And now, Revenge! When Mila was fifteen, she lost her parents and her uncle took her in. The agreement is to transfer her property to her once she reaches the legal age, but her uncle sees it as his escapade from poverty. He can’t have the property if the little girl is around and he dare not chase her out. So as his wife suggested, they victimized her, hoping she would run away but she didn't. She endures eight years hardships and when her uncle goes bankrupt, and was replaced as his first daughter for a marriage to Dimitri, a heir of the wealthiest family in the city, she was excited especially when it seems like her chance to get out of hell and have her freedom, unbeknownst she was about to fall into the depth of hell where she will be forever bondaged. After the marriage, she finds secrets and lies that are designed for her as the truth, causing her heart to rip apart. Heartbroken and disappointed, she determines to take revenge. She is all set up and it will start from where it should have ended so Dimitri will be her weapon!

When her family’s fortunes collapse, with the loss of her Father's death Leya Anderson is forced into a cold, loveless marriage with a ruthless mafia billionaire, Harrison Blackwood. Scarred by betrayal and unable to trust, Harrison sees Leya as nothing more than a gold digger, just another person to break his heart. But Leya carries a secret that could destroy her: she’s pregnant with his child. As she battles the cruelty of the Blackwood family, Leya must protect her unborn baby at all costs. With Harrison consumed by revenge and Leya desperate for freedom, can two scarred hearts find redemption—or will their pasts destroy them both?

The day Jessica Smith and I went to pick out our wedding rings, her long-lost first love unexpectedly returned to town. When we went to pick him up from the airport, she introduced me to him, saying, "This is Sebastian Grant, a friend." Jessica made it clear that I wasn't her fiancé. She even went a step further and called off our engagement party scheduled for the next day. Just when she thought I would fight and insist on marrying her, I suddenly said in relief, "Your best friend previously wanted to hook up with me, you know? And honestly, I was kind of interested."

Si Arkin Andres, isang batang bilyonaryo, ay malapit nang ikasal sa babaeng pinakamamahal niya, si Zandreah Binonzo—isang elegante at napakagandang babae na hinahangaan ng lahat. Ang kanilang kasal ay itinakdang magbuklod sa dalawang makapangyarihang pamilya, ngunit isang buwan bago ang seremonya, natuklasan ni Arkin ang pagtataksil ni Zandreah. Sa isang pribadong beach sa Pilar, nasaksihan ni Arkin ang masayang pagtitinginan nina Zandreah at ng isang lalaking hindi niya kilala. Ang tagpong iyon ay winasak ang kanyang puso. Galit at sugatan, nagpasyang ipatigil ni Arkin ang kasal, ngunit tinutulan ito ng kanyang ama. Para sa pamilya, ang kasal ay hindi lamang tungkol sa pag-ibig—ito ay isang selyo ng kapangyarihan at karangalan. Sa desperasyon ng kanyang ama na mapanatili ang plano, kinuha nila si Yunifer Alcalde—isang bagong graduate ng fine arts na baon sa utang—upang pansamantalang ilihis ang atensyon ni Arkin. Bagamat nag-aalangan, tinanggap ni Yunifer ang kakaibang alok kapalit ng malaking bayad, kahit alam niyang si Arkin ay kilala bilang malamig, arogante, at malupit. Akala ni Yunifer, madali lang sundin ang mga utos ni Arkin at tiisin ang kanyang ugali. Ngunit habang magkasama sila, hindi niya inaasahang mas mahirap ito kaysa sa kanyang iniisip. Unti-unting nabuo ang tensyon sa pagitan nila, at ang damdamin ni Arkin para kay Yunifer ay naging mas matindi at makapangyarihan. Tatanggapin ba ni Yunifer ang baluktot na pagmamahal ni Arkin, o pipiliin niyang tumakas bago pa tuluyang maging huli ang lahat?

Six years ago, Irene shared a one-night stand with a stranger she quickly forgot. But when she crosses paths with Daniel Blackwood, the CEO of BC Company, he instantly recognizes her—and the two boys she’s with, who bear a striking resemblance to him. Furious, Daniel forces Irene into a marriage contract, threatening to take her children unless she agrees. Trapped, Irene signs, but their forced union sparks a dangerous attraction neither of them expected. Secrets, desire, and power collide—can Irene escape Daniel’s hold, or will he claim more than just her name?