love as a construct

He's her enemy but he possessed her first love's face. Paano mo itututok sa kalaban ang hawak mong baril kung taglay nito ang mukhang nakaukit sa iyong puso't isipan? Dalawang katauhan na may iisang mukha na kayang patibukin ang pusong minsan nang nawasak. Maaari bang ipagpapatuloy ang naudlot na damdamin ng taong nagtataglay ng kaparehong mukha ng taong minsan ay kinuha sa iyo ng pagkakataon? Ano ang pipiliin mo? Pamilya o pag-ibig?

20-year-old Kiana finds herself at the center of a one strange tangled web. Destined to be mated to Alpha Mason, she's shocked when he refuses to mark and mate her. Curiosity consumes her as she unravels the truth: Alpha Mason, her mate had been secretly involved with her own mother. Determined to seek justice and turn the tables, Kiana plots her revenge. In a daring move, she gets into an affair with her stepfather, intending to hurt her mother and mate.’ But as her plan backfired, Kiana's world is shattered once again when her mother attempts to take Kiana’s life and makes her Mate reject her. In a desperate escape, Kiana finds herself in the arms of a Lycan, Lycan Ryan her second chance mate. What happens when her mother tries to take the Lycan too? Will he fall? Or will he stand with Kiana?

Laura's life took a dramatic turn when she was forced to marry the arrogant and ruthless billionaire, Daniel Edward. Her family was on the brink of financial ruin, and her father was in danger of going to jail. Laura saw no other option but to marry Daniel to save her family. But what she thought was a way out of her troubles turned into a nightmare. Daniel was anything but a kind and loving husband. He was cold, and uncaring, and made her life a living misery. Laura was trapped, and she longed for a way out. As time goes on, Laura finds solace in the arms of Harold, Daniel's best friend. As she fell deeper in love with Harold, she began to hatch a plan to escape with him. But little did she know that Daniel was falling in love with her too. His change in attitude toward Laura was shocking and unbelievable. Laura found herself in the middle of a love triangle. Harold swore never to stop fighting for her, and Daniel was determined to have Laura all to himself. Laura was torn between two men, and she had to make a choice. Finally, Laura made up her mind and chose Harold over Daniel and they both planned to start a new life somewhere far away. But what would happen if Daniel found out about their plan? Will Laura be able to escape her past and start a new life with Harold, or will her past catch up to her and ruin everything? Find out in the book.

Naomi knew it was wrong to spend the night with a stranger in another city. But something told her she could trust him. She ended up having a passionate one night stand with him only to discover he lied about his identity and status....

Sef Janessa Addison - known as Jeff - is a student at Jameson University; also an aspiring singer and lawyer. Growing up without a mom, she had nobody to turn to, not even her father for he had already remarried which turned Jeff's life into a living hell. She then started supporting herself, by doing several part-time jobs because she knew that asking for her father's help would be useless. A famous music producer had overheard her singing one day at her workplace, approaching the young lady with good intentions, Jeff cannot believe that this man has acknowledged her talent. Stepping foot inside the special school for aspiring singers, there she meets Axl Karlo Silas, whom she was dreaming of working with. There was never a time that a work of his has not made it to the charts. But as she gets closer and closer to her dream, Jeff's voice suddenly weakened; it's hoarse and raspy, she could not almost speak. What could possibly go wrong? As far as she could remember, she always do everything that she was told whenever it comes to taking care of her voice- her talent. Will Jeff ever achieve her dream or will she just give up?

Benedicta Anderson is a struggling orphan teen who is struggling to make ends meet after the system took her off. Through a friend she scouts for a job at the newly opened hotel, Twilight Hotel. With no prior experience, she gets lucky enough offered a position as a maid. Trials and tribulations await her as she navigates her way through adulthood, love, jealousy, and conspiracies at the hotel. Theron Willams is a hotelier with a chain of hotels around the continent. He is a prolific businessman that's more about success than anything else. His views about certain things in life change gradually as he meets someone that he sees as an impending future. It is not that easy as he has to face challenges to be with the one he loves but he will stop at nothing to achieve what he wants.

Daniel Morgan, the heir of Morgan Enterprises Holdings Inc., had everything he wanted in just a snap of his fingers, including women. However, he just wanted her, Selina, despite the fact she was a married woman and fourteen years older than him. He couldn't get her or their passionate moments out of his mind. Bella White was a beautiful, caring and innocent girl. She had a crush on Daniel since their childhood, but he never gave her attention. Everything gets complicated when Selina convinces Daniel to use Bella for keeping their affair in secret.

Marvis was despised in her own home by her parents. (Her father and her stepmother). She was forced to get married to a fallen hero (The supposed heir to Sullivan companies) in her sister's stead. The Lewis family had an agreement with the Sullivan family many years ago to get their offspring married in return for protection and social status from the Sullivan. She gets married unwillingly and plays the role of his caretaker. As she is about to heave a sigh of relief that Jace has quit throwing tantrums, the situation in her new family tends to pull her down. Her husband's stepmother and her children have their ambitions which they must achieve at all costs. She is a stumbling block to those ambitions and must be removed. She knew she had to save herself as well as her husband. The battle is difficult. But will she give up? Marvis was despised in her own home by her parents. (Her father and her stepmother). She was forced to get married to a fallen hero (The supposed heir to Sullivan companies) in her sister's stead. The Lewis family had an agreement with the Sullivan family many years ago to get their offspring married in return for protection and social status from the Sullivan. She gets married unwillingly and plays the role of his caretaker. As she is about to heave a sigh of relief that Jace has quit throwing tantrums, the situation in her new family tends to pull her down. Her husband's stepmother and her children have their ambitions which they must achieve at all costs. She is a stumbling block to those ambitions and must be removed. She knew she had to save herself as well as her husband. The battle is difficult. But will she give up?

"So many promises, so many dreams. They all broke today," his voice resonated. "Your promise of loving me till the last breath of your life, your dream of becoming my wife and giving birth to my children….they all are shattering today, princesa," tears rolled down from her eyes at his words which made him wrap his arm around her waist. "Ssh …. don't cry. Maybe not love but I do feel sympathy for your tears as I had been living with you for so many days," he uttered while wiping her tears with his knuckles. "Besides, I am not that heartless so let's ease up your heartbreak a bit. Okay?" He uttered. "So not in front of this world but I can please you like a husband pleases his wife behind closed doors and…." He thrusted his face closer to hers. "On my bed…. just like last night where you let me devour every inch of your skin, princesa," She teared up more because that was the truth. She had actually surrendered her everything to him last night. Her heart, her soul, her body…. everything to him with no shield last night. She gave him the virtue of her body but only to let him taint it with his sin which she was believing as his love. Feeling him wrapping his arm more firmly around her waist, she found him untying the knot of her night robe. "So, how about I make you forget about your heartbreak by taking you to my bed?" he rasped in her ear, completely untying her night robe and his next words crushed her soul cruelly. "As I am sure that would be the best way to cure the pain of a prostitute's daughter and her deceitful love,"

Thank you for reading this, This is first of the three books. This story is about Lisa, her discovering and rediscovering powers, passion and family. However all may not be what it seems..Forced into a marital alliance, Marc can't help but feel drawn to his mate, the best friend of his wife. But would if be reasonable to act on these desires knowing his father-in-law is the alpha of the strongest pack? Tobias is not to be trifled with and will go to any lengths for his daughter’s happiness.