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"It is your choice," he said stepping so close to me that our lips were almost touching. "Either do as I say or see your family ruin." Anger shot in my veins, "I don't take orders from annoying snobs like you, mr. Russo!" I countered back confidently while maintaining eye contact. "Then I guess I will have to add that to my agenda; teaching you to take orders." He snapped back. My nails unconsciously dug into the the palm of my hand." ____________ James Russo; A cold and ruthless CEO of Russo Enterprises has decided to take Sapphire Ronaldo as his bride in exchange of saving her family.

This story is about a doctor, two patients, and maybe, just maybe,  Dragons. Jane Richards is a 30-year-old psychiatrist who has been married twice and dumped many times. She gave up on love and decided to focus on her carrier as a psychiatrist. While caring for the patients of the small town's mental health facility, she meets James and Philip O'Connor. James and Philip are brothers who suddenly had a mental meltdown trying to fly. They claim they are dragon princes. The problem with their claim is that they were born in that town. Spending a lot of time with Jane, their Psychiatrist, they begin a secret affair which would lead to a world of pleasures and wonders and might lead to a hidden world right under their noses. *Warning* Book is rated 18+ because it contains Language, Nudity, Violence and Sensual contents. If you are uncomfortable about certain things and are conservative then this might not be the pick for you. You can read Blood and Moon which is a milder book of mine. Otherwise enjoy my steamy imagination. Thank you for understanding.

"Ikinansel ko na 'yong engagement namin ng Ate mo. Hindi ko siya pakakasalan. Ikaw ang pakakasalan ko, Poppy." Arranged marriage is a longstanding tradition in the Lee family, and as Professor Lee's triplets come of age, they must marry the women chosen by their formidable late great-grandfather, Don Adolfo. Faith Zeican Lee, the kindest and gentlest of the triplets, is first in line, paired with the eldest daughter of the Herald family. Yet, on the eve of their engagement party, Faith's life takes a sudden turn when he encounters Poppy Herald, the shy and innocent youngest sister of his intended bride. As Faith spends time with Poppy, he uncovers the harsh realities of her life, revealing a world of hidden struggles and unspoken pain. Determined to rescue Poppy from her circumstances, Faith devises a plan: call off his engagement, and make Poppy his wife instead.

"If you want a divorce, sabihin mo lang, and I will give it to you." "Tapos ano? Mawawalan ako ng karapatan sa bahay natin na milyun-milyon ang kontribusyon ko? 'Di na lang, uy! Magtiis tayo sa isa't-isa, sa hirap at ginhawa, araw at gabi, magpakailan-kailanman. Amen!" Hope Ryker Lee, the ultimate prankster, is set to marry Elisse Garcia, an heiress with a temper hotter than the sun and social skills colder than Antarctica. Hope wanted a partner as fun and lively as he is, but Elisse is introverted, snarky, and definitely not interested in playing along with Hope's high-energy antics. For Elisse, the marriage is purely a means to secure her inheritance. So, her master plan? Marry Hope, take over the company, and then kick him out of her life. Simple, right? Not quite. There's a catch: whoever calls it quits first loses their claim to their multi-million house. When Hope discovers her scheme, the real fun begins. Hilarious and heated war of pranks, sabotage, and emotional showdowns turn their home into an epic battlefield. Can they survive the chaos, or will they stumble into love amidst the madness? Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughs, schemes, and surprising twists in this comedic clash of opposites!

Setelah kepergian Juan sang kekasih, Daisha Cheryl terpaksa tinggal di rumah mendiang Juan demi memenuhi amanatnya. Sialnya Daisha harus menghadapi kedua orangtua Juan serta pria kejam bernama James Elard Connor yang diketahui sebagai saudara kembar Juan. Dengan berbagai trik dan tipu daya James terhadap Daisha membuat hidupnya tidak tenang. Nasib Daisha dipermainkan oleh pria kejam itu.

"Huwag kang umasa na mamahalin kita. Hindi 'yon mangyayari." -Dr. Love Andrei Lee Dr. Love Andrei Lee had it all: fame, a brilliant doctor and a charismatic professor, beloved by his family and admired by his students. Even his future seemed perfectly crafted with an arranged marriage to the graceful model, Euphrosyne Saoirse Arcanway a.k.a "Ishay". Ngunit bago pa man niya ito makilala ay nahulog na siya sa ibang babae, dahilan para ikansel niya ang engagement at balewalain ang kaniyang mana. Then, fate delivered a crashing blow. On the day he proposed, his world collapsed—his girlfriend left him, choosing her career overseas, leaving him in pieces. Shattered and humiliated, Love Andrei found himself forced back into the arranged marriage he had once rejected. But his broken heart twisted into something darker nang mapag-alaman na si Ishay ang dahilan ng pakikipaghiwalay at paglayo ng kaniyang dating nobya. In his eyes, Ishay was not only his unwanted bride but the villain in his story. With a heart hardened by loss and bitterness, he turned their marriage into a battleground, determined to make Ishay's life a living nightmare.

"I've called off my engagement with your sister. I won’t marry her. I’m going to marry you, Poppy." Arranged marriage is a longstanding tradition in the Lee family, and as Professor Lee's triplets come of age, they must marry the women chosen by their formidable late great-grandfather, Don Adolfo. Faith Zeican Lee, the kindest and gentlest of the triplets, is first in line, paired with the eldest daughter of the Herald family. Yet, on the eve of their engagement party, Faith's life takes a sudden turn when he encounters Poppy Herald, the shy and innocent youngest sister of his intended bride. As Faith spends time with Poppy, he uncovers the harsh realities of her life, revealing a world of hidden struggles and unspoken pain. Determined to rescue Poppy from her circumstances, Faith devises a plan: call off his engagement, and make Poppy his wife instead.

It was something that Lissa had wanted ever she laid eyes on their newly appointed supervisor over the small but continuously growing company that she works for. He's gorgeous as hell. And everybody wants him. Sometimes, Lissa even thinks about whenever she 'plays' with herself. But of course, everything that she fantasies will remain as a fantasy. That supervisor of hers is bisexual and prefers to do the deed with men. But that's until she hears a little something from a little birdie in the table next to her. "Karma is a bitch, and revenge is best served cold --- bitter and kicking." As the messed up relationship between Anthony and Lissa grows passionately everyday, a text message from an unknown number will disrupt their lives. The text message contained a few sentences, something vague and Anthony thought it was only a scam for there are so many opportunistic folks in the world. However, the next day when he turned up for work with Lissa holding his hand, a certain woman wearing a Burgundy lipstick rattled him to the core. It was Tessa. Armed with vengeance and a story that could potentially destroy the empire Anthony's father has built. "So... what's your plan now, Mr. Lee?" Tessa leaned closer, whispering words laced with venom to his ear. "Will you cave in, or... would you like the world to know what kind of twisted son a of a bitch you really are." Anthony swallowed, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. His head was spinning and his world was crashing and burning and breaking in different places. And so it's true, Karma comes after everyone eventually. And this is his. "What do you want?" Tessa licked her lips then smirked. "Isn't it obvious?" She chuckled, her fingers traveling down his pants. "You."

คำโปรย คนเราจะโชคดีได้สักกี่ครั้ง แต่คงไม่มีใครเป็นสุภาพสตรีหมายเลขหนึ่งถึงสองครั้งเป็นแน่ เรื่องย่อ เอมมาริน สุภาพสตรีหมายเลขหนึ่งของโซเรลถูกลูกหลงโดนยิงจากกลุ่มผู้ประท้วง วิญญาณของเธอล่องลอยเข้าสู่ร่างของเอราเบล ลี ลูกสาวของตระกูลลีที่มีความใกล้ชิดทางสายเลือดกับราชวงศ์ วันหนึ่งขณะเธอทำงานพรหมลิขิตของเธอได้ทำงานอีกครั้ง ฮาฟ นิโคสัน ปธน. ตกหลุมรักในความฉลาดของเธอ ทั้งคู่ได้พัฒนาความสัมพันธ์ แต่ระหว่างนั้นเอราเบล ลี ไม่เคยรับรู้ตัวตนของ ฮาฟ เขาพยายามปกปิดสุดฤทธิ์ เพราะครอบครัวของเธอไม่ชอบคนทำงานการเมือง แต่นั่นไม่ใช่อุปสรรคที่ใหญ่สุดสำหรับพวกเราสองคน แต่เป็นควีน... Head of state

SPG | Matured Content | R18 Wild Men Series 4 of 50 Victorious. Tenacious. Valorous. Tyrant. Man in a suit to top it all. That is how his colleagues and brothers describe him, Atty. Elliot James Hart. One of the seven founders of Foedus Corporation, on the remote island of Agrianthropos City, a place that serves as a haven for criminals and thieves. The legal counsel for their Shipping Company cast doubt on the family's illicit and sinister dealings with Asia's immense bootlegger. Girls? He's the sexiest young lawyer who doesn't take no for an answer. Girls kneel and obey. He dares swore to the Almighty God that no one can ever beat him, even his heart. But Elliot never heeds. In a wicked twist of fate, he met Malori, one who complicated the ever-loving hell out of his life. With Malori, will Elliot kneel and obey?