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Si Alexandria Saavedra— Maangas. Basagulera. Walang trabaho. May bisyo. Matigas pa sa adobe ang puso. Higit sa lahat, galit sa mundo. Lalo na sa sariling amang ginamit lamang siya para sa pansariling pangangailangan... Hanggang ang magulo niyang mundo ay binulabog ni Heiz Mikael. Isang binatang basta na lamang sumusulpot sa t'wing nasa panganib ang kanyang buhay. Sa pagdating ni Heinz sa kanyang buhay, 'di inaasahan ni Alexandria na pati na ang nananahimik niyang puso ay ginulo ng binatang ito. . . Sa unang pagkakataon, ang pusong niyang kasintigas ng adobe ay napalambot nito. Subalit isang araw, gumuho ang kanyang mundo nang matuklasan niya ang totoong dahilan nang biglang pagsulpot nito sa kaniyang buhay...

She thought the divorce was successful, packed her bags, and left carefreely, but who knew he'd come knocking on the door in no time. The first time, he appeared calm and said, "Darling, the baby is hungry!" The second time, he shamelessly said, "Darling, I'm hungry too!" The third time, he directly pounced and said, "Darling, it's so cold, let's get moving!" Her ex-husband's persistent pursuit of love left her powerless to resist, and each step was a shock to her emotions. "We are divorced already!" She finally couldn't bear it anymore. He resolutely handed over a small child and said, "Here, one is not enough, add two more babies!"

Carson Walters, one of the wealthiest lawyers in New York City, cold and undefeatable in court, happens to come across Lydia Darling who was on the verge of ending her life. "Go on, jump" Carson urges her to jump down the bridge "Or come down and I'll help you" Carson promised to help Lydia get back her daughter and also help her with the divorce case but what happens when Carson begins to fall in love with his client, Lydia Darling? "Come on Darling, let me take care of you and your princess" Carson reached for her cheek but she turned away, "Mr. Carson, I'll rather keep our relationship professional" Lydia, who had gone through hell at the hands of her ex-husband had vowed not to have anything with any man but what happens when she finds Carson Walters awakening feelings she thought were dead inside her? Feelings that were foreign and she had wished to experience but never came before? With memories about her past coming up at the verge of her happiness would she give in her all or let it all go? How would Lydia, who has gone through hell at the hands of her husband accept another man into her life?

Sarina is a nurse who grew up in a province and chose to become a private nurse to Maximus Lardizabal because of the very high salary. Lardizabal is a well-known businessman in the country and a playboy as well. He has a girlfriend, but because he doesn't love her, he still plays with women. When he had an accident in another country and returned to the Philippines, he was blind and confined to a wheelchair, which caused his girlfriend to leave him. Meanwhile, Maximus unexpectedly proposed an offer to Sarina that was beyond her wildest dreams, leaving her in a state of disbelief. Initially, she was quick to reject it. However, the pressing needs of her family forced her to reconsider, and she reluctantly agreed to become Maximus's bed warmer for one year for a staggering sum of 10 million. The young woman does not know that other agreements are attached to their contract, and when they start living together, she will learn the secret that the young man is hiding.

**Recommended, but not necessary, to read The Reluctant Alpha before reading Her Second Chance Mate.** Holly Boland - Returning to Bloodmoon was meant to be quick—settle my in-laws’ estate and leave. But seeing Alex Whitland, my former Luna’s best friend and now my second chance mate, has turned my world upside down. I never imagined loving anyone after Nigel. Can I risk my heart again, or will the past keep holding me back? Alex Whitland - I’ve loved Holly Boland since the moment I saw her, but she was never mine to have. When Nigel died, I held her through the agony and let her go. Now, years later, she’s back, both of us with lives built around our sons. Fate has given us a second chance, and I won’t let it slip away. Bloodmoon Series: Book One - Alpha Logan Book Two - Beta's Surprise Mate Book Three - The Reluctant Alpha Book Four - The Hunted Hunter Book Five - The Genius Delta Short Story - Cult of Love (included in The Genius Delta) Short Story - Spy Games (included in The Genius Delta) Book Six - Seducing The Bloodmoon Princess Short Story - Warrior's Redemption (included in the Bloodmoon * Incubi Anthology) Short Story - Love After 40 (included in the Bloodmoon * Incubi Anthology) Short Story - The Hybrid's Rogue (included in the Bloodmoon * Incubi Anthology) Short Story - The Hybrid's Vampire (included in the Bloodmoon * Incubi Anthology) Book Seven - Her Second Chance Mate

Jessica Wright, seorang aktris papan atas yang mati dibunuh tunangannya setelah memergoki tunangannya berselingkuh, dihidupkan kembali oleh Dewa dalam tubuh Anna Briel—aktris pendatang baru yang tewas bunuh diri di malam yang sama dengan hari kematian Jessica. Setelah bertukar nasib dan menjalani kehidupan yang sangat sengsara dalam kemiskinannya sebagai Anna, tentu membuat Jessica yang terbiasa hidup mewah kini merasa hidup bagaikan di neraka. Bukannya bisa fokus membalas dendam, ia malah disibukkan dengan kesulitan hidup sebagai aktris papan bawah miskin yang tertindas. Sebagai jalan pintas untuk mendapat kemudahan dalam karirnya, Jessica akhirnya membuat kesepakatan dengan Elvin Wright—saudara angkat yang sebenarnya sangat dibencinya, untuk menikah di bawah sebuah perjanjian rahasia yang dapat menguntungkan keduanya.

Zoya tak menyangka dirinya akan terbangun di atas ranjang yang sama dengan kakak iparnya, Gama, usai pesta perusahaan semalam. Usahanya untuk menjauhi Gama pun terasa sulit, apalagi ketika sikap Zein, suaminya yang kasar, justru semakin menjadi-jadi. Di sisi lain Gama menawarkan kenyamanan yang tidak pernah Zoya dapatkan sebelumnya. "Berhenti mendekatiku, Kak! Aku sudah bersuami!" "Tidak ada yang bisa kau harapkan dari laki-laki kasar seperti Zein, Zoya!" Zoya tahu ini salah, tapi bagaimana bisa ia melepaskan diri dari Gama saat pria itu berkata akan merebutnya dari Zein?

First met by fate. Separated by duty. Reunited in war. A love that started with betrayal. "The woman who manages to become pregnant with the Crown Prince’s child will be immediately promoted to the Empress" … and the only one that he wants is me...

"You'll sleep with my husband, vanish before he glimpses your face. He believes I'm untouched, and we must maintain that facade." Trapped in my sister's sinister plan, enter Victor's room under the cloak of darkness, desire dancing with secrecy. As the night unfolded in forbidden passion, we shared hidden moments, but everything started falling apart. I was ensnared in my sister's plot, and the morning light exposed the truth. Victor's stern voice demanded, "What are you doing here?"

He fell in love with the girl he had a one-night stand with. When her true nature revealed, he hated himself for loving her and decided never to see her again. However, his fate took an unexpected turn and entangled him in a contract marriage with her, turning the girl he despised into his temporary wife. Will their love-hate relationship lead to a deeper connection, or will it keep them forever bound by the terms of their contract? * “Stand up and bend over the bench.” I comply with his orders. “Are you yearning for me, Wifey?” “Yes. I want to feel you deep inside me.” “But do you deserve it?” He taps his hardness on my wetness. “Just f**k me, Steve.” “Seriously, you think I’ll listen to you after what you did today?” He asks, rubbing my with his thumbs agonisingly slow. As I grind myself against his hand, he tugs at my hair, pulling my head back. “Stay still if you don’t want me to spank your little this time. Understand?” “Yes.” “Good.” He pulls my hair and jabs deep into me without a warning. “You’re my wife.” He pulls out, but his tip remains inside me before thrusting himself into me again. “You belong to me”