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"One contract. One year. No feelings. Dapat gano’n lang kasimple." - Lucian Villafuerte *** Ysabelle Cruz needed money. Lucian Villafuerte needed a wife. Isang kontrata ang nag-ugnay sa kanila—walang love, walang commitments, at higit sa lahat, may expiration date. Sa loob ng isang taon, magpapanggap silang perfect couple sa harap ng mundo, pero sa likod ng saradong pinto, para silang estranghero. Pero paano kung isang gabi, isang halik, isang yakap ang tuluyang gumulo sa plano? Paano kung ang pusong matagal nang sarado ay matutong umasa… at masaktan? Just when Ysabelle started to believe in their marriage, she discovered the painful truth—she was never meant to stay in his life. Isa lang siyang pawn sa isang mas malaking laro. At sa mundong ginagalawan ni Lucian, love is not enough to save her. When the contract ends, will he fight for her… or will he let her go?

Eleanor always wanted a fresh start. She was raised in the mafia and was constantly exposed to guns, death, and blood. On the night she is kidnapped by an infamous Don, she manages to escape. But instead of going back to her old life, she decides to start a new one. She runs into the city of Rome and her true passion and love for food are sparked. When she meets Dante Santa Cruz, she no longer believes that anything can return her to the world she fled. But how could she forget that she was the daughter of the mad queen?

"When Kate, the daughter of an infamous werewolf, is bitten by John, a charming beta, she finds herself in a perilous world of werewolves and witches. With her pack's future in her hands, she must use her leadership and cunning to defeat an evil alpha and a formidable werewolf. But will her developing feelings for John and the powerful witch Elvira's curse stand in her way? "I have to protect my pack, no matter what," Kate said, gritting her teeth. "But I can't ignore my feelings for John either..." Find out in this gripping story of love, danger, and leadership!"

Kaliya Ortiz is the illegitimate daughter of the Reyes family who handles businesses around the country. Treated like a nobody in her own family she grew up to be a quiet woman, always hidden in plain sight. Caleb Cruz is the man behind the DY group that dominated the country’s economy. A known business figure and a bachelor on top of that. Many women attempted to make him theirs but the unmoving Caleb wasn’t easy to seduce. Fate somehow seemed to toy the two and decided to play Cupid. "Will you marry me?” "What can you give me then?" She frowned, seemingly lost in thought and then said, "I can give you money." "I'm not in need of money." "Then a house?" "I already have one." "A beautiful wife." He laughed but wasn't convinced. "That certainly is a good catch but..." he trailed off. "It's tempting but no." The woman stared at him, unsmiling. "Then my body?" His smile didn't fade. "Do you want to give it to me?" An encounter leads them to a tangle of messes and to contracts and maybe… towards love.

Adeline Cruz was orphaned. At an early age she learnedto stand on her own feet. Due to poverty she could not finish school so when shewas accused of a crime which she did not commit. She could not defend herselfagainst evil people. She was imprisoned for two years. There came, Hernan. He is one of the sponsors who provides assistance for inmates such as food, personalhygiene, etc. There he saw Adelaine and he investigated her case until hehelped settle her case and get released. After a few months, their pathscrossed again and Hernan offered her a job as his personal maid, which sheimmediately accepted, especially since she had a lot of money to earn and shehad nowhere else to go. They got along well and it was only then that she feltthe appreciation of someone like him. Hernan was kind and caring so shecouldn't stop herself from falling in love with the man. Until one day, Hernancourted her and she immediately accepted his love. The days and months thathave passed have been happier and exciting for them. But when Hernan's ex-girlfriend returned, the man had changed. Until, Hernan proposed to the ex-girlfriend rightin front of her. Adelaine’s world almost collapsed especially when Hernan saidthat the good image of his name would be ruined if they continued theirrelationship because she was an ex-convict. He leaves Hernan's house and tries toforget him. She studied hard until she met Robert. With the help of Robert shewent abroad and they stayed there for several years. Five years later, Adelainereturned to the Philippines and unexpectedly, she and Hernan had crossed pathsagain because Hernan and Robert were working as business partners. Adelaine thoughtthat she had forgotten everything but the hatred flared up again in her heartwhen she saw her ex-boyfriend.

Lovely Girl Series 1: Her Indecent Love Isang modelo si Patrisha Cruz na siyang lumipad patungo sa ibang bansa, upang tahimik na iluwal at mag-isang palakihin doon ang kanyang anak. Utos iyon ng kanyang mga magulang upang hindi na mapag-usapan pa ang nangyaring disgrasya sa kanya, sapagkat nabuntis siya ng hindi naman niya nobyo. Pagkalipas ng limang taon ay pinauwi na siya ng kanyang mga magulang upang tahimik na manirahan sa isang probinsya kasama si Don Carlo, ang kanyang lolo. Mula doon ay makikilala niya ang driver slash bodyguard ng kanyang lolo na si Archer Sebastian Tuazon, na kanyang pagkakainteresan. Halos lahat kasi ng lalaki sa lugar na iyon ay sinasamba ang kagandahan niya, maliban lamang kay Archer na kahit tingnan siya ay hindi nito ginagawa. Maganda naman siya at maganda din ang katawan niya kahit pa may anak na siya, siguradong-sigurado siya doon sapagkat lahat ng lalaking nagdaan sa buhay niya ay iyon lang naman ang gusto sa kanya. Kaya nga matagal na siyang hindi naniniwala sa tunay na pag-ibig. Dahil para sa kanya ay pare-pareho lamang ang lahat ng lalaki. Ngunit tila kakaiba si Archer sa mga lalaking nakilala niya. At dahil doon ay gagawin niya ang lahat upang makuha ang atensyon ng tahimik at supladong binata na si Archer Sebastian. Magtagumpay naman kaya siya? Paano kung sa bawat pang-aakit na gawin niya ay mas lalo lamang mahulog nang tuluyan ang loob niya sa binata? Paano kung hindi niya namamalayan na unti-unti na palang nagmamahal ng totoo ang puso niya? Mapapaibig niya nga kaya ang lalaking nagturo sa puso niyang magmahal muli?

On the night of her graduation, Elle lost her mum and her best friend Ethan went missing. Her mum's death was strange. She was found dead and dry, with no blood in her when an autopsy was conducted. The only injury on her was two tiny dots on her neck. How she died, she didn't know. But everything pointed to Ethan. Elle had left him with her mum that night, only to come back to meet the worst scenario that tormented her life. This happened five years ago when at the age of eighteen, she moved on and re-established her mum's business known as EL corporations. Now 23 years old, her nightmares started again when Ethan came back. ~~EXCERPT~~ Her emotions swirled all over the place. She was still the stupid Elle. She trusted people easily, but what did they do? They pay her back with heartache and pain. "Elle, I warn you," He said slowly walking toward her like the predator he was. Elle gazed fiercely at him "What are you going to do? Lock me up? Or drink me to death.?!" Ethan smiled, the smile that weakened her bones, that shook her very core and being. "Elle, if you run, I chase, and if I catch?" He took her by the waist and pulled her to him. Their body was so close that his hot breath fanned her neck turning her red. Ethan's hand tightened around her waist "You make me lose my sanity Elle, do you know that?" He bent toward her inhaling her sweet scent that always invaded his senses. Elle's eye's turned wild "Let me go this instant!" Ethan's eye's darkened when he gazed down at her luscious red lips. Before he knew it, his mouth captured her lips in a warm sweet kiss.

Kaiser Volkov is the 27-year-old Alpha of the Viperthorn pack, known for being everything an Alpha shouldn't be—brash, strategic, and a notorious playboy. He's the life of the party, admired by women and envied by men, but no one truly knows the secrets buried beneath his charming exterior. Kaiser has successfully hidden his past from his new pack, until a pregnant woman collapses at the pack's gates, calling his name before passing out. To his shock, the woman is Esmarie Cruz, his childhood best friend and the wife of the very man who drove Kaiser away from his old pack. Esmarie's life spiraled into chaos when Kaiser vanished in the middle of the night when they were eighteen after kissing her. Forced to marry his brother, she has endured relentless suffering at the hands of his family. Now pregnant and fearing for her children's lives, Esmarie escapes, desperate and uncertain, and finds herself at the gates of Kaiser's pack. Though unsure of why she sought him out, he's her only hope to hide from his brother. The Kaiser Esmarie once knew is gone, replaced by a man unprepared to shoulder responsibilities. Burdened by the past, both struggle with the baggage they carry. Yet, amidst their turmoil, old feelings flicker—a testament to the saying that first love never truly fades. When Kaiser's brother resurfaces, threatening Esmarie and her children, Kaiser must decide: run away again or confront his past and family to protect Esmarie and avenge the wrongs done to him years ago. As old flames reignite, Kaiser and Esmarie are forced to confront their shared history and the love that never really went away.

Annette Cruz, an unemployed, and ungraduate student, dahil sa kaniyang kapatid na may sakit napagdesisyunan ni Anne na magtrabaho sa Manila. Sa pagpunta sa Manila, hindi niya aakalain na roon magbabago ang takbo ng buhay niya, isang matandang babae ang nag-offer sa kaniya para pakasalan ang apo niya, and it turned out that this woman is her boss billionaire. Dahil sa kahirapan, at kulang sa pera, tinanggap ito ni Anne - ang alok ng kaniyang boss billionaire. Pero hindi niya alam na ang magiging soon to be her husband ay ang lalaking naka-away na niya noon, Jayden Cavendish. Is this two people change their thoughts and feelings to each other after they married? O magsisimula pa lang ang gulo ng buhay nila habang mag-asawa pa?

In the heart of a bustling metropolis, two worlds collide. By day, she's Luna Cruz, an unassuming office worker. By night, she's Dew, a renowned practitioner of BDSM, celebrated for her ability to awaken hidden desires. When Alex Quinn, a CEO/Boss, crosses paths with Dew on a crowded subway, their lives take an unexpected turn. Drawn into Dew's enigmatic world of dominance and submission, Alex Quinn embarks on a journey of self-discovery, challenging societal norms and his own desires. As their connection deepens, Alex Quinn's younger brother, Danny, and his close friend, Mike, also become entangled in Dew's world, exploring their own forbidden fantasies. Together, they navigate the intricate dance of pleasure and restraint, pushing the boundaries of their desires. But Dew harbors a mysterious past, and when it resurfaces, the delicate balance they've found is threatened. The characters must confront their inner demons, unravel secrets, and make choices that will change their lives forever. "A Master Intern and her Submissive Boss" is a captivating exploration of human desire, the complexities of relationships, and the power of embracing one's true self. In a world where hidden desires are revealed, will they succumb to temptation or find the strength to forge their own paths? Prepare to be enthralled by a story that challenges conventions and delves deep into the realms of passion, love, and self-acceptance. "A Master Intern and her Submissive Boss" is a tale that will leave you questioning the boundaries of your own desires and the captivating power of connection.