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"Jangan pernah pergi dariku, Suamiku. Tolong." Loura semakin mengisak. "Aku tidak akan mengecewakanmu lagi. Aku akan berusaha memperbaiki diriku untukmu." Tangan Berrand mengepal, menahan emosinya yang semakin terbangkitkan seiring dengan tangis Loura Quinn yang semakin mengencang. Hal tersebut mengusik ketenangan dirinya. "Tolong jangan tinggalkan aku, Sayang. Aku ak--" "Aku bukan suamimu, Loura Quinn." Berrand berujar tegas dengan nada dinginnya. "Omong kosong macam apa itu!" "Bagaimana bisa kau bukan suamiku? Kau yang menikahiku? Kau lupa dengan sumpah pernikahan yang sudah kita lakukan di depan pendeta?" Berrand baru saja ingin membalas, namun tidak jadi karena Loura Quinn mendekapnya lagi. Tangis wanita itu pun tambah mengencang. "Hiks." "Aku akan berusaha menjadi istri terbaik untukmu. Tapi, tetaplah mencintaiku. Aku mohon. Hiks." "Aku akan membuktikan padamu." Berrand cukup terkejut mendengar tekad yang besar dalam suara lirih Loura Quinn. Dan, bara api keyakinan begitu nyata di sepasang mata wanita itu. Berrand dapat merasakan dengan jelas. "Kau akan memberikan apa pun yang aku mau, Loura?" Pertanyaan tersebut diluncurkan begitu saja oleh Berrand. "Iya! Aku akan lakukan apa saja yang kau minta agar kau tidak bisa berhenti mencintaimu." Berrand menangkupkan kedua tangannya di wajah menawan Loura Quinn. "Buktikan, Loura. Buat aku tergila-gila padamu, Loura Quinn." …………. Berrand Adams tidak bermaksud memanfaatkan momen Loura Quinn hilang ingatan, sejak awal. Namun, peran menjadi suami pengganti untuk wanita itu, nyatanya dapat memberi keuntungan bagi Berrand. Ia tidak bisa mengabaikan. Loura menunjukkan rasa cinta yang besar dengan gelora hasrat juga membara, Berrand mustahil untuk tidak terjerat dalam pesona wanita itu. Mereka begitu cocok di ranjang. Dan, bukan semata kebutuhan biologis yang terpenuhi, tapi hati Berrand semakin terkoneksi dengan Loura. Pada akhirnya, takdir berpihak padanya. Ia dapat memiliki Loura karena wanita itu mengandung buah hatinya. Dan, sejak itu pula, Berrand terperangkap dalam rencana Loura.

Lauren, a young woman who has been mistreated by her stepmother and sister after her mother's death. She is a hardworking individual who is looking for a peaceful life, away from the chaos and drama of the wealthy. Lauren's life takes an unexpected turn when she goes on vacation and meets Kaizer, a famous bachelor, and CEO who is in need of a fake girlfriend to avoid an arranged marriage. Kaizer proposes a deal to Lauren, offering her a way out of her current situation in exchange for pretending to be his girlfriend. Lauren is torn between her desire for a peaceful life and the opportunity to escape her stepmother and sister's mistreatment. She must navigate the complications of a contractual marriage and the challenges of living in the high society world. As Lauren and Kaizer's relationship develops, she must also confront her feelings toward him and decide what she truly wants. The story will explore themes of family, love, and self-discovery as Lauren makes difficult choices and ultimately chooses what is best for herself.

GINAWANG PAMBAYAD sa utang si Yza ng kanyang ama. Masamang-masama ang kanyang loob, kaya nilunod niya ang sarili sa alak. Sa sobrang kalasingan ay natumba siya ngunit bago pakinabangan ng matigas na simento ang malambot niyang katawan ay nasalo siya ng lalaking estranghero. Kinabukasan ng magising siya ay nagimbal si Yza sa kanyang natuklasan. Wala siya sa sariling kwarto. Higit sa lahat hubo’t hubad din siya. Naramdaman niya rin ang munting kirot sa pagitan ng kanyang mga hita. She’s lost her virginity… Sa lalaking hindi man lang niya namukhaan. Ang isang gabing pagkakamali ay nagbunga. Paano na siya? Gayon naglayas siya sa kanila at pagala-gala na lamang siya sa kalsada… She’s meet Manuel ang lalaking hindi yata marunong ngumiti at ubod ng suplado. Naging Knight and shining armor niya ang binata... Nakahanda akuin ni Manuel, ang anghel nasa sinapupunan ni Yza. nakatakda na ang pag-iisang dibdib nina Manuel at Yza. Pero dahil sa natuklasan ni Yza ay hindi natuloy ang kasal. At pagkalipas lamang ng ilang linggo ay nagpakasal si Yza sa ama ng binata,kay Don Hector...

When normal, sweet, calm Hazel Coleman moves to a new town after the death of her parents, she is welcomed warmly by everyone except the Alpha of the Moonstone pack, who makes her go crazy every chance he gets. She settles there and is ready to deal with Alpha Caine Kingston’s love and hate for her. Ready to navigate this new world, blend in with the werewolves and start anew, things take a turn when she discovers she is the mate to the sexy stubborn Alpha Caine and he was Denying the mate pull. Not wanting to put up with his attitude after holding on for too long to her emotions, she decides to confront him and get over what she feels for him. But they give in to their desires and he marks her and changes her to a werewolf one night. Adjusting and embracing her new life as a new creature, settling into her new role as the Luna of the pack and head over heels in love with Caine she is ready to settle down with him and live happily. Now Her biggest Fear is back, and it turns out to be the brother of the man she loves. Caleb Kingston, the person responsible for her parents death. Caleb is back to finish what he started, Her. With Caine having a secret to protect from Hazel, an old flame of his out for revenge and a power hungry brother on the loose, they have each other to trust and rely on. Hazel is met with love, suspense and betrayal in ways she could ever imagine.

Bata pala lamang sina Gian at Jia ay nag katagpo na ang kanilang Landas dahil sa isang aksidente na muntik na niyang ikalunod. Sa insidenteng ito nag simulang umusbong ang kanyang nararamdaman para sa batang nag ligtas ng kanyang buhay. Ang batang Gian din ang dahilan kung bakit hindi siya sumubok mag mahal kahit maraming gustong sumubok na makuha ang puso niya. Simula pagkabata niya'y natatak na sa isip at puso niya ang pangalan ng batang iyon ngunit hanggang kailan niya kayang alagaan ang kanyang damdamin kung walang kasiguraduhan na hinahanap at iniisip din siya nito. Kayanin nga kaya niyang hintayin ang batang iyon? Paano kung muling may lalaking dumating para guluhin ang puso niyang nakalaan para lamang kay Gian? Handa ba niyang tanggapin ang kasalukuyan at kalimutan nalang ang nakaraan?

Maya Sloan was born privileged as the Beta's only child. Engaged to the Alpha's son, she was envied by all. However, things began to go downhill after her long awaited mating ritual. Her Father is framed and labeled a traitor and she is betrayed by her best friend. What happens when the Alpha's son her bethroted doesn't step forward to claim her? Her seemingly perfect life crumbles following the pyramid of schemes and betrayal and Maya loses it all in one fell swoop.

"The Billionaire's Perfect Mate" is a captivating story of love and redemption. Ellie Edwards, an orphan working as a stripper at Cheetahs in Los Angeles, struggles to make ends meet. Edward Lion, a wealthy millionaire, was forced into a loveless marriage that ended in betrayal. Seeking distraction, he visits Cheetahs and is instantly captivated by Ellie. "Ellie, I knew you were the one who would bring my life to completion the moment I laid eyes on you. I'm not just standing here taking your hand in marriage; I'm also promising you my undying love. I promise to be your best friend, your steadfast ally, and your constant companion. I pledge to support you at your highs and lows, to rejoice in every victory, no matter how tiny, and to share in your pleasures and sorrows. I promise to be a constant source of support, a shoulder to weep on, and a rock you can rely on. I give you my heart, my soul, and everything I am, Ellie, with this ring, both now and forever." She looked into Edward's eyes and saw his unwavering love for her. As their romance blossoms, they embark on a journey filled with passion and hope. However, Ellie's mysterious past threatens to shatter their newfound happiness. Will their love withstand the trials ahead?

Daisy, a pretty lady finishes college and starts her search for a job. As she thought, it was going to be a matter of few weeks and she'll get a wonderful job that her mother would be proud of and she will be able to take care of her younger siblings who still had to pursue their education. Unfortunately for her, the weeks turned to months and months to years and there was nothing to show for it. Her good degree couldn't secure her the job of her choice. She worked in a restaurant, but was forced to stop by the influence of her mother. She be became so frustrated and was almost at the verge of giving up, when she received a slot to apply for a job as the secretary to the CEO of a renowned company on a three months contract. She applies for the job and was lucky to get selected as she was the first person to apply. She starts the job only to realize that what she had been hearing about the strange CEO and his wickedly attitude were all true. She got frustrated in the first few weeks of her working with the CEO. She resolves in her mind that she was not going to let it go well with the billionaire CEO and plots a little mischief on her strict sadist boss. On the process, she finds a dangerous information that no one was supposed to get to know about. She digs deeper and gets into serious trouble. With the information she got, she decides to renew her contract after the three months expires. Would she come out alive from the dangerous situation she just signed into, or would she be swallowed by what she is yet to find? Let's find out!

Kecelakaan misterius yang menimpa kedua orang tuanya membuat Rayana harus terjun ke dalam dunia kejahatan yang sesungguhnya tidak ia inginkan. Pertemuan singkat mempertemukannya dengan Arkana Bimantara yang juga pebisnis muda dalam dunia gelap. Mereka kemudian bekerja sama untuk menemukan siapa dalang dibalik kecelakaan yang merenggut nyawa orang tua Rayana. Semakin hari perasaan cinta pun tumbuh diantara mereka berdua, tetapi bersamaan dari itu cobaan terus menerus datang membuat mereka harus menghadai peluru dan juga benda tajam yang mengancam nyawa keduanya. Mampukah keduanya bertahan hingga akhir? "Karena hidup bukan hanya tentang siang yang cerah tetapi juga akan melewati malam yang sangat gelap."

Jika tahu hidupku tak pernah di anggap dan selalu terabai. Kenapa kalian memberikan kehidupan padaku jika berujung aku selalu merasakan dadaku sesak, akan rasa sakit hati. Hingga peristiwa itu terjadi dan aku merasakan rasa sakit hati yang begitu besar. Aku mulai menyadari keinginan akan hadirnya sosok ku sejak awal memang tidak di inginkan. Kenangan buruk yang sudah di torehkan pada ingatanku membuat hidupku penuh akan kegelapan. Namun, aku selalu berpikir masih adakah secercah cahaya untuk menerangi jalan kehidupanku yang penuh akan kegelapan ini? Meskipun hanya sedikit saja?