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Dahlia Moretti is an innocent, bubbly girl who had a crush on a snob named Theseus Ferrari. She was content admiring him from afar, thinking that he would never pay attention to her, but little did she know he had chosen to stay away from her due to their age gap. He's sixteen years old, while she just turned thirteen when she started to figure out her feelings for him. Theseus knew to himself that once he let his feelings win, everything would be ruined, and he didn't like that idea, so he made the best decision for the both of them. Leaving her without telling her his real feelings is so hard for him, but for the better, he just keeps it to himself. After three years of studying abroad, Theseus never planned to go back to the Philippines, but he had to because of family matters. Dahlia has grown up, and he realizes that nothing has changed, he still wants her. So when she started to make a move toward him, he couldn't stop himself anymore from taking a risk—to court Dahlia, even though she was still sixteen years old. He is genuine about what he felt for her. It feels so wrong because she is still a minor, but he made it clear to her parents that he just wanted to court her until she turned eighteen without being intimate with each other, he just wanted to prove that his intention was pure. Pain, betrayal, and lies will unfold. How would the breakup affect her innocence? Is she going to fight for their love, or will she give up? How far did their love last?  Are they going to stay to each other's arms again, or will they find new comfort on another?

Seven years ago, Althea Marquez was ready to share life-changing news with Mikhael Bryce Henderson—the love of her life—when she discovered he had returned to his ex. Heartbroken, Althea fled abroad to raise their child alone. Now back in the Philippines, Althea is shocked to find her new boss is none other than Mikhael, now a powerful CEO. Furious and confused by her sudden disappearance, Mikhael demands answers, but Althea remains cold and distant. As secrets from their past come to light, including the startling revelation of Althea's father's connection to Mikhael, both are forced to confront painful truths. To make matters worse, Mikhael's ex-fiancée re-enters his life, determined to win him back. Amidst betrayal, hidden enemies, and unresolved feelings, Althea and Mikhael must decide whether to fight for their rekindled love or let the past tear them apart once more.

Kepopuleran seorang artis bisa membuat banyak orang mengidolakannya, bahkan sampai memimpikan bisa bersama hidup satu atap bersama. Pasti sangat menyenangkan, kan? Itu tidak berlaku bagi Rafael, seorang mahasiswa di salah satu universitas negeri. Baginya, kepopuleran artis hanyalah omong kosong belaka. Kekesalan yang ia alami bukan tanpa sebab. Sara, teman masa kecil Rafael selalu membuatnya jengkel, padahal wanita itu berlabel artis papan atas paling populer. Sama hanya dengan teman masa kecil, Rafael mengetahui sikap, perilaku, hingga kebiasaan buruk Sara, kebanyakan dari itu tidak dipublikasikan karena ditakutkan berdampak pada popularitasnya sendiri. Hingga satu ketika, mereka tumbuh dewasa dan candaan yang mereka lakukan sejak dulu berubah menjadi taburan kisah menyenangkan. Akankah mereka tetap mempertahankan persahabatan itu atau justru mulai menjalin hubungan yang lebih serius?

Sasha Miranda almost had it all—the family that loves her more than anything in this world, loyal friends that always got her back, the fame and the riches that every woman envied, desired and would only dreamed of, except for one thing—William Saavedra’s affection. *** Sasha thought that finally, her dreams is finally coming true to life when the love of her life, William proposed a marriage to her but little did she know, it was only for business—a marriage of convenience. She did every good wife would do—she cooks for him, she irons his clothes, she cleans the house, she does the household chores, and be the understanding, patient and kind wife he will ever want but none of those worked as her husband kept on cheating with her with Olivia Vanderhurst, his ex-girlfriend. Witness a woman, a daughter and a wife fight for her right and for the love she ever wanted, but until when the love would be enough? Until when would she be a martyr wife? When the respect is lost? When the love is gone? Or when a life is forever lost?

"Anyway, I'm Z. And I'm sorry for your blindfold. That's for your own good, woman..." ♡♡♡♡ Dahil sa kanyang inang nasa ICU, naipilitan si Calley na ipagbili ang kanyang sarili kahit labag sa kanyang kalooban. Sa loob ng isang gabi, nakasama at naangkin siya ng isang misteryosong lalaki na nagpakilala bilang "Z." Subalit sa halip na mapoot sa lalaking nakakuha ng kanyang pagkabirhen, namalayan na lang ni Calley na nahulog ang loob niya rito. Minahal niya ang hindi nakikitang lalaki at umasa pangakong babalikan siya nito at magpapakilala. Sa paglipas ng panahon, kahibangan mang maituturing, ngunit pinaghawakan ni Calley ang pangakong iyon ni Z. Lalo pa't ang isang gabing namagitan sa kanila nito ay nagbunga. Hanggang sa napadpad si Calley sa Coron at doon nakilala niya ang magkapatid na Zack at Zayne. Naging malapit ang dalawang lalaki sa kaniya, lalo na sa kaniyang anak, dahilan upang paghinalaan niyang isa sa mga ito si Z na ama ng kanyang anak. Isa nga kaya sa magkapatid ang lalaking matagal na niyang inaasam na makita? Ang lalaking minahal niya sa kabila ng nakapiring niyang mga mata? Or will she open her heart again for a new love?

Two billionaires, one arranged marriage. What could it possibly lead to? Ego clashes? Competition? But all Emily ever received was silence. Except in the dead of the night. That's when she heard Jason's voice the most. His screaming voice. Jason Stag, New York's most eligible billionaire, was considered cold and strict. However, that's not how Emily knew him. After three years away from each other, fate brought them back together but Jason was the polar opposite of his old self. His cheerful and flirting persona was gone, leaving behind a cold shell. Emily intends to find out what led to such a drastic change but in the process, she finds herself falling for her cold and distant husband. Will she be able to save him from himself? Or will he drag her down with him?

After a horrible event that erased what happened to her during that time Daniella Bamidele is left with constant nightmares which makes her dad throw insult and hurtful words to her and made her get bullied in school by some of her classmates. Having her mum, twin, brother, his girlfriend and male bestie by her side to help over come the trauma that leaves her scared and seeking for answers. Along the line, there is her bestie who wants to be more than just friends and her bully who she liked in the past and had started showing his interest in her. Will she be able to remember the memories that were wiped out? How would she balance her feelings and choose who she wants to be friends with who she wants to be more than a friend with between Chris and Leo? What happens when she and her family come to discover the true reason for her horrible nightmares?

He didn't love her, Not for one day. That was when she was married to him. Now they are divorced and he's crazy about her. He's about to be married to his childhood crush and highschool sweetheart but all he wants is the one he left behind. Will she give him another chance after he hurt her in the past? Will fate be on their side this time? Paparazzi, tabloids, crazy exes, rich in-laws, expensive wine and romance all in one. The One He Left Behind. Enjoy

"Will you, Drew Walton, take Lilian Rose Martin, to be your lawful wedded wife, to share your life openly, standing with her in sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow, in hardship and in ease, to cherish and love, now and forevermore?"Lily believed she had no purpose within her family. She had never been treated responsibly and frequently endured physical abuse from her father and other family members. Even the housemaids showed her no kindness, considering her a nuisance. Her value only became apparent when she was forced to marry into the Walton Family.Lily was terrified of Drew, the man she was to marry, but she was bound by her duty as a Martin.On their first wedding night, Drew confessed that he didn't like her. She was unlike the women he typically dated.Who would desire someone with her limited education, slim figure, and unattractive appearance?Nevertheless, she was determined to honor her marriage agreement with Drew rather than return to the Martins, who had mistreated her.[TRIGGER WARNING: This book contains adult language and themes, including graphic violence, explicit content, and instances of violence against women that may be disturbing to some readers. This book is intended for adult readers.]

''You are not just a human, but you are weak and also fragile, so different from my type.'' He yelled and pressed her to the wall while his wolf howled against it, but he totally ignored him and glared straight into her eyes, which held fear and pain. ''I will never accept you as my mate, not because you are a human, but you are totally not my type, and I love someone else and will make her my mate.'' He yelled those words in a great rage which made her knees quiver with fear. Alpha Eric hated and rejected his mate the very day he set his eyes on her, and would do anything to get her out of his life, but everything changed when he met her in a BDSM club and had to disguise himself in a mask. PS: In this book, werewolves lived among humans and their existence are not known to all. PS: This book has a high rate of sex ,specifically dominant and submissive displays.