hiding a smile

Si Natalia Costaleon, na ngayon ay kilala bilang si Allyson Costaleon, ay nagawang manahimik ng pitong taon upang maitago ang kanyang nag-iisang anak mula sa kanyang mapagmataas na dating asawa, si Maxwell Harrington. Ilang taon siyang nagtiis at nagtago sa ibang bansa, pinaghirapan niyang paunlarin ang kanilang buhay ng kanyang anak. "Gaganti ako. Gaganti tayo, anak ko! Hindi pwedeng tayo lang ang magdusa… dapat ang pamilya Harrington din!" Ngunit sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon, muling nagtagpo ang mga landas nina Natalia at Maxwell. Si Natalia, na isa nang doktor, at si Maxwell, na isa pa ring bilyonaryo. Ang hindi alam ni Natalia, hindi lang pala isa ang kanyang anak, kundi kambal! Ngayon, maisasagawa kaya ni Natalia ang kanyang balak na paghihiganti? O magugulo ang kanyang mga plano at mahuhulog muli ang kanyang loob sa dating asawa?

Hindi aakalain na muling magkukrus ang landas nila Seraphim Anastasia Arandia at Philip Kahili Callari ngayong tinatago ng babae ang tatlong anak ng bilyonaryong lider ng isang malaking ilegal na organisayon. Alam ni Seraphim na isang malaking pagkakamali na itago ang mga anak nito ngunit anong magagawa niya kung mas masaya ito sa piling ng unang pag-ibig nito? Pero parang pinaglalaruan talaga sila ng tadhana ngayong nagkita ulit sila, mabigyan kaya ng hustisya ang naudlot niyang seksuwal— este pag-ibig sa lalaki? O mas lalo lamang ipapamukha sa kaniya ng tadhana na hindi talaga sila para sa isa’t-isa?

She is the future mafia heiress but because of her real father's identity and dangerous line of work, her family keep it to her. Being the unwanted daughter, Jaydah May Angeles, grew a rebel and a feisty woman, she is the epitome of a war goddess, walang sinasanto, palaban at hahamakin ang lahat para sa pag-ibig, sa kanyang pagrerebelde ay makikilala niya si Kent Saavedra, a good for nothing bastard na Consigliere ng isang Mafia Queen, minahal niya ang binata ngunit ito ay salawahan at hindi nakuntento sa iisang babae kung kaya't iniwan niya ito at lumabas ng bansa at doon ay nalaman niyang buntis siya at ito ang ama ng batang dinadala niya. Alam ni Jaydah na hindi tatanggapin ng mga magulang niya ang bata at ang lalaking kanyang pinakamamahal kung kaya't napagdesisyunan niyang itago ang kanilang anak sa States. Because of Jaydah's decision, she left Kent a broken man dahil totoong minahal niya ang dalaga. Kent hated her to death to the point that he became cold and arrogant. Five years later, Jaydah came back with her son and they met again. Sinabi ni Jaydah na ampon niya ang bata ngunit nalaman ng kanyang pamilya na nagsinungaling siya na siyang nagpasimula ng sigalot sa buong crime family na kinabibilangan ni Kent. Makatanggi pa kaya si Jaydah kung buhay niya na ang nakasalalay at ang mismong anak niya na ang nagmamakaawa sa Daddy nito na pakasalan siya?

"I want divorce. Let's end this contract marriage, Gabriette. Sign this." Iyon ang malamig na sinabi sa kaniya ng asawa niya. Halos nabingi si Gabriette Amarylle at tumigil sa pag-ikot ang mundo nila. Akala niya ay maayos na ang lahat sa kanila ngunit bigla siyang gustong hiwalayan ng kaniyang asawa na si Jax Thaddeus Fortier. Matapos ang lahat ng paghihirap niya para makuha ang loob ng lalake... Tiniis din niya ang pananakit ng lola ni Jax sa kaniya tuwing wala ang asawa. Tinanggap niya rin nang malaman ang sekreto nito na pagiging leader ng isang mafia organization. Ngunit sa divorce din pala magtatapos ang lahat. Hindi agad siya sumuko. Sinubukan pa niya na ilaban ang kasal nila. Hanggang sa lumala lamang lahat. Isang gabi, matapos magdala ng babae ang asawa niya sa mansion, muntik na siyang mapatay mismo sa kanilang tahanan para lamang pirmahan na niya ang divorce agreement. Takot at galit ang naramdaman ni Gabriette. Mabilis siyang pumirma at duguan na umalis do'n habang may laman na ang kaniyang sinapupunan. Umalis siya at nagpakalayo. Sa gabing 'yon, nangako si Gabriette na hindi na siya muli maaapi at kailanma'y hindi niya ipaaalam sa mga Fortier na may nabuo sila ni Jax. After divorce, she hid her baby to his mafia daddy. Ngunit hanggang kailan niya ito maitatago?

Ava Stone's summer camp experience took a turn for the worse when a wild animal attacked her. But what happened next was even more terrifying. Her body now craves raw flesh, and her anger is spiralling out of control. The animals, they fear her. Desperate for a cure, Ava meets Lucas Greyson, a man with knowledge of werewolves. But their connection goes beyond mere research. As they fall deeper in love, Ava discovers that Lucas is actually a werewolf hunter. Will their love be strong enough to overcome the centuries-old feud between werewolves and hunters? As Ava battles with her inner wolf and Lucas grapples with his loyalty to his family, they face ravenous werewolf packs and a bloodthirsty clan of hunters. The odds are stacked against them. But will Lucas choose love over everything else, even if it means turning his back on his family?

Sarah is a struggling journalist who prefers gritty stories over the superficial glitz of the wealthy elite. But when she's assigned to interview notorious billionaire playboy Daniel Blackwood, she knows it's a challenge she can't pass up. Sarah knows this is her chance to make a name for herself, but she never imagined the interview would take such a shocking turn. In exchange for access to information about his business dealings and wealth, which would ultimately boost her career, he wants her to be his wife. Sarah is caught off guard, struggling to weigh the benefits against the risks. She is torn between her career aspirations and the unconventional proposal. Can she take the risk and agree to a marriage of convenience with a man she barely knows? Or will she let go of the opportunity and work her way up the ladder on her own terms? The stakes are high, and Sarah's decision will change the course of her life forever.

“You know what, Attorney? I can willingly comply with your needs, but since you are forbidding me to do things that I want, then I think this marriage is null and void. It is useless and shouldn't be addressed in the first place.” – Sage Valencia ------- Savannah George "Sage" Valencia is the only child and heiress of the Valencia family. In the midst of luxury, she prefers to live simply and go somewhere unknown. She also had a clear desire to become a well-known painter and abandon the business industry that never stirred her heart. But all her plans changed when her parents were accused of murder. She feared that they would be imprisoned, and even though it was against her will, she agreed to marry the lawyer of the other party so that he would be the one to bow down and be defeated. She knew in herself she didn’t like the man, especially his deep stares at her and evil smirk. Sage knew the man was simply acting and that all he wanted was their wealth, so she tried to avoid him and even planned to escape. But what if Atty. Delton Carancho is the only one who can support her dreams and can give her freedom? And what if the man is also the only one who can stay by her side? Will Savannah be able to grant his wish to be a good housewife, or will she blindly ask for a divorce?

Marion Yuna "Mayu" Selvestre is the result of a betrayal. Thirsty for her parents' love, the girl asked for nothing but to be part of her father's or mother's family. But that became more ambiguous after she was chosen as the fiancée of a prominent billionaire, whom both her half-sisters wanted. Her parents could not accept it, for they were also after the billionaire. And her wish became more vague when she became pregnant due to a one-night mistake with the man. In fear that her parents would abort her baby and in fear of the man finding out that she was pregnant, she left their town and moved around every time she was caught by him. Even if she is afraid of life, Mayu is even more afraid that the cunning and monster Aldo Hendrix Castellanos will take her son away from her.

“Why can’t I hit you?” Thomas yells, smacking the belt close to her feet. “Why,” he smacks it on the door above her head. “Why, why” to the right and left sides of her body. Melina trembles against the door with her eyes closed and head tucked between her knees. She jumps, sniffing Thomas’ cologne, and tries to hide more. He’s probably bending down. “I want to hurt you, Melina, but I can’t. Tell me why I can’t. Tell me why,” she bites her lips to muffle her sobs as she fears they will exacerbate her situation. “ look at me when I am talking to you,” Thomas says, grabbing her hair and pulling her head up. “I am- so-r-r-r-y,” she says as she turns to face him with her tear-stained face and bloodshot eyes. ******** Melina Davis was born with the face and body of a goddess. Her heart was as beautiful as her, but it never did her any good. Melina was the most unlucky woman in this world when it came to love. Her first love was an abusive con artist who made sure to exploit Melina's kindness. The second one who Melina felt was genuinely worthy of owing her heart was far more dangerous than her first. His name is Thomas Costanzo. He is the second in command of the Costanzo mafia. He was highly feared in the mafia world. Some even feared him more than the don of the Costanzo mafia. Melina didn't know she shouldn't cross him, and she did. She broke the heart of one of the most feared men on this earth, and now, he is out searching for her. Once he finds her, Melina will wish she never crossed paths with him.

He smirked, knowing he was on the winning side. "So it's a done deal for three months?" He raised his eyebrows, putting his hand forth for a handshake. I looked at the long fingers and perfectly aligned nails and then at his patient face. Sighing to myself I my own hand into his and ignored the tingles that flowed through every nerve as his fingers curled around my hand and shook it lightly. "Yeah three months." "Goodnight then." He winked, removing his hand from mine and turned to walk away. "Hey wait!" I called out, suddenly remembering something. "You don't have my number." "What makes you think that? I have my ways Smith." And with one last wink I saw him take a turn and disappear from my sight. I let out a long breath, leaning on the nearby wall. Looks like I just made a deal with the Devil. * A sarcastic girl, a cocky guy. Throw in some mystery, murder, filthy jokes, wonderful friends, tons of kisses, secrets, surprises, eye-rolls and a killer on run. And you have got yourself a story never read before. ***So grab a cup of hot chocolate, some chips and a warm blanket and get ready to laugh, cry and bite your lip in anticipation. Enjoy!!