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"Ivy, you are not good enough for my family. You just seem to be getting more difficult with each passing day, and frankly speaking, you're not useful to me anymore," Leon said, standing in front of her in his half-naked state. ___ When Ivy discovered her fiancé in a hotel room with her cousin, her world came crashing down. They had been planning to get married in the coming months, but he clearly no longer cared. They say patience is rewarded, but in Ivy's case, the opposite seemed true. She had endured his physical, mental, and verbal abuse, hoping he would change, but she was clearly mistaken. Sleeping with her cousin was the final straw, and Ivy decided to walk away. However, when she realized he had taken all of her money and even taken out debt in her name, she found herself facing a race against time to pay off these debts. "Be my surrogate, and you won't have to worry about the loans anymore!" her creditor pleaded. Left with no other choice, Ivy agreed to be his surrogate. But what would happen when he brought in his donor, only for her to discover that it was Leon, her ex-boyfriend?

“A million dollars,” he said, his voice flat, like he was negotiating over a car, not a person. Astrid shook her head, opening her mouth to protest, but he cut her off. “Let’s make it two then,” he offered. She stared at him, stunned, wondering if he’d lost his mind. “Mr. Voss…” “Final offer. Five million,” he said, his gaze steady, unyielding. Astrid took a deep breath, her heart pounding. “Fine. I’ll be your wife.” *** When Astrid Blythe, a rising event planner, runs into her ex, Adrian Voss, at his engagement party, she’s shocked to discover that his fiancée is missing. What starts as a strange encounter quickly spirals into something even more surreal when Adrian offers Astrid a proposal of his own: marry him in a cold, calculated, no-strings-attached arrangement. Despite her better judgment, Astrid agrees to the deal. But as the line between business and desire blurs, she finds herself drawn back into Adrian’s dangerous orbit—and realizes, to her horror, that she’s falling again for the man she once loved…the man who had a hand in the death of their child.

Daykan Greystone has always felt like an outcast because he was the product of a forbidden romance between a wolf slayer and a werewolf. He never really felt like he belonged anywhere and was mostly alone until he met the strongly opinionated and feisty vet; Naomi Peters. He never expected to fall in love with a human and just when it seems like everything is falling into place, a vicious form of evil threatens to take her away from him. Is he finally ready to accept both sides of his heritage so he can defeat this beast? Naomi Peters was looking for a new beginning when she moved to Carson. It felt too good to be true when hot gym owner; Daykan Greystone suddenly developed an unexplainable attachment to her. But nothing could have prepared her for his big secret and she is unexpectedly thrust into a world she knows nothing about when a Wraeken sets its sights on her. Is Naomi willing to trust Daykan with her life? Will she give her heart to him even though he comes along with more than his fair share of baggage?

Tutol si Fiona sa ideya na magkaroon siya ng personal bodyguard. Hindi niya nais na may isang taong bubuntot sa kanya saan man siya magpunta. But she has no choice. Dahil sa problema sa kanilang pamilya ay napilitan siyang sang-ayunan ang nais ng kanyang nakatatandang kapatid na si Lucas. She met Randall Mondejar, her bodyguard--- ang lalaking una pa lang ay masamang babae na ang tingin sa kanya. Paano niya matatagalan na makasama ang lalaking wala na yatang ginawa sa araw-araw kundi ang pakuluin ang dugo niya? Paano niya pakikisamahan ang binatang sa kabila ng magaspang na pakikitungo sa kanya ay may binubuhay na isang banyagang damdamin sa kanyang dibdib--- damdamin na tanging dito niya lamang nadarama.

Abandoned by her mother and betrayed by her one and only friend. Iasha is sold to a Demon Lord during an auction. As if the moon goddess didn't approve of her birth, she ran into the the Alpha of the BlueMoon pack who wanted her to be his slave by all means. Avarez Dunek is a two centuries old werewolf and the Alpha of the BlueMoon pack. The devil's reincarnation was the notorious name he was known for across the kingdom. He only had one secret in life but she just had to find out about it before anyone else could. He couldn't let her leave, she would either be a slave for him or die by his hands but it looked like fate had other plans for Iasha and Avarez. Would he be able to kill her like he had promised himself and go to the grave with his secret or could there be many truths to the surficial truth he believed he knew? " I could never bite a lowly slave like you and make my pack disappointed in me," Avarez told her but his gaze was still focused on those luscious lips, he had tried to look away countless times but everything led back to those lips... Iasha snorted and looked at him with contempt "You think I want to be mated to a mask-wearing commoner pretending to be an alpha of a pack,"

"My twin is not worth being your mate and the Luna of this pack, don't forget who's Carrying your heir." Alex said as she put Ralph's arm on her belly while staring deep into his eyes. ***** 'I have always had a long-time crush on Ralph, even before he became the Alpha of our pack. I had no idea my twin, Alex, was secretly having an affair with him.' Serena muttered. She realized Ralph is her fated mate. And couldn't hold back her excitement, Serena's feelings for him grew stronger than ever. But her happiness about finding her mate didn't last long. Her mate rejected her for her twin sister, Alex. The wolf that has always disliked the fact that they both had the same face, but Serena keeps getting all the attention. Alex would do anything to get rid of her twin. The rejection was excruciating, As she never expected her twin to be pregnant for her fated mate. That wasn't the only thing Serena had to deal with as the Alpha gets jealous and stopped any male wolf from getting close to her. He secretly falls in love with her and puts the twins on a test to be his Luna. Will Serena be able to win against her twin who's pregnant for the Alpha? And would do whatever it takes to get what she wants?

Hanggang saan mo kayang ipaglaban ang pag-ibig mo kung ang isip at puso mo 'ay gusto ng sumuko dahil sa mga taong gustong humadlang para lumigaya kayo? Gabriel Alarcon, a spoiled son. Bata pa lang siya 'ay lumaki na siya sa marangyang buhay, ngunit sa kabila ng lahat 'ay hinahanap-hanap pa rin niya ang alaga ng isang Ina na kailan man 'ay hindi niya naranasan. Tanging mga kasambahay at ang ama, kasama na ang Lola niya ang kasama niya sa buhay na lahat 'ay binibigay para sa kanya. Jenny Alipio, is a simple girl. Pangarap lang ay makapagtapos siya sa kaniyang pag-aaral 'ay sapat na. Dahil sa pangarap na 'yon ay makikilala niya si Gabriel na pagsisimulan ng lahat-lahat nang Saya at lungkot. Handa ka na bang magmahal at masaktan?

Actress Vinta Serrano, 28 yrs old, was found alone and unconscious in the forest where they were currently filming her latest television series. They rushed her in the hospital, but she's still insensible as the days passed by. Little they did know, the woman was pulled back in the year of 1895, where spanish colonial is reigning in the Philippines. Her soul was rebirth into another woman's body and name. Not just another woman, but into a nun. Hermina Claveria, was passionate in pleasing her parents. It's her happiness, so when they want her to serve in church, she decided to devote herself in serving God's glory. She liked it, but when Crisanto Agapito gives colour in the picture, her world turns upside down. As it is prohibited, she tried to stop whatever she's feeling for him. She keeps praying for her sanity and faith for Him. That it is just His ways to prove her adherence for Him. But, the harder she wants to stop, the harder she's falling for him. Hence, she gave up and decided to follow what her hearts wants. Crisanto's economic status belongs in "lower class" but she rejected the idea and go on loving him. Until one day, Hermina's parents knew about Crisanto and they.. killed him Hermina is holding Crisanto's lifeless body and whisper, "Sa ika-isangdaan at dalawampu't walong taon na pagtatakip ng mundo sa araw at buwan ay muling magpapakita ang ating nakaraan at magsisimulang muli ang panibagong yugto ng ating pagmamahalan. Nawa'y dumating ka, Crisanto. Pangako, aking mahal. Hihintayin kita kung saan tayo nagsimula."

It was finally that time of the year. One that sent shivers down the spine of every young woman above the age of twenty-one. The breeding season was upon them, and with it came the mandatory ritual that would determine their fate. Blindfolded and vulnerable, they stood in the town square, waiting to be chosen by the Alpha. Only one who bore the mark of the moon goddess would be selected to be his breeder. For years, Alpha Azriel and other Alphas went for the ceremony. Year after year, they had been disappointed, their hopes dwindling with each passing season. But then he saw her, standing there trembling with fear, and something shifted inside him. He knew from that moment on that he would stop at nothing to claim her as his. Amidst the conflicts and differences they would face, will they give into their undeniable feelings towards each other? Their love is put to a test when a mysterious stranger from Delilah's past threatens the life of their unborn baby.

In the bustling heart of the city, Aaliyah Winston's life is a whirlwind of bright lights and endless possibilities. But when she crosses paths with Nicholas Walsh, the notorious mafia boss with a heart shrouded in darkness, her world takes an unexpected turn. As passion ignites and danger lurks in every shadow, Aaliyah and Nicholas find themselves caught in a web of intrigue and desire. With rival gangs closing in and secrets threatening to tear them apart, will their love survive the ultimate test?