sapphire flame

Judas Romanovski, the man people warned me about, the man people feared, the man who destroyed the only thing I thought I had control of- my morals, my patience, my heart. I was deceived first, and then entangled in lies he weaved with his sinful fingers, luring me, manipulating me, and then caging me. A moth drawn to the flame, like tides drawn to the moon, like Eve tempted to sin..... a bird caught serpent's clutches. My helplessness intrigued him, my cries amused him. ****** Seraphina, a determined and selfless young woman who moved to Russia to pursue her studies and escape her family's financial struggles. Focused on securing a decent job to pay off her family's debts, she found herself in a precarious situation when her roommate suggested a highly lucrative job as caretaker for the blind businessman. What could go wrong? Desperate for money, Seraphina accepted the opportunity without realizing the profound impact it would have on her life. Little did she know, her decision would thrust her into the world of Judas Romanovski, the blind Russian mobster known for his merciless tactics and captivating turquoise eyes. Judas Romanovski's initial attraction to Seraphina sparked a dangerous game of desire and power. Unused of being denied anything, he became obsessed with this young caretaker whose innocent eyes only fueled his desire. Willing to go to extreme lengths, Judas stopped at nothing to make Seraphina his, even if it was just for one night. But was one night enough for him to possess all that he desired from her?

Sophia Clark is an 18-year-old werewolf who struggles with her inability to shift like the rest of her pack members, and because of this she is mocked and taunted. Her life takes a turn when she uses her acute intelligence to get into the most prestigious werewolf institution. But what happens when she notices an unexplainable desire and craving for her handsome professor; Xavier Rosswill? A mysterious brooding man who captured her in a way that left her gasping for air. Will Sophia be able to ignore her conflicting feelings? Or will she succumb to the flame of her desires and risk being burned in the process?

Elena Thompson’s life has never been easy, but she’s always managed to survive. Working long shifts at a small diner, she’s spent years cleaning up the mess her father made—until the day he makes the ultimate mistake. Drowning in debt to dangerous people, he signs away the only thing he has left to offer: her. Alexander Calloway is ruthless, powerful, and dangerously cold. When he steps in to settle William Thompson’s debts, he doesn’t want money—he wants Elena. To him, marriage is just another contract, another deal to control. But what he doesn’t anticipate is the fire in her eyes and the way she refuses to bend to his will. into a world of wealth and secrets, Elena vows to fight for her freedom. But the more she clashes with her formidable husband, the more she finds herself drawn to the man behind the icy exterior. And as an old flame from Alexander’s past resurfaces, determined to ruin everything, Elena realizes that escaping her new life might not be her biggest challenge… Surviving it—and resisting the growing tension between her and Alexander—might be. In a battle of wills, desire, and betrayal, how long can Elena fight the pull of the man who holds her fate in his hands?

The last thing she saw as she lay down in a pool of her blood was the face of her husband with his arms around a strange woman. His gaze held disgust and so much hatred that she wondered how she never noticed it. Poison. She was poisoned. Lifting her hands weakly, she grasped the only gift he had ever given her. A deep sapphire encrusted ring in the shape of a flower. The edges dug into her palms as she felt the last of her life drifting away from her. She had loved him even more than her own family, her friends, her own self. Setting her eyes on him had been her the start of her first obsession. She gave up everything for his love but only received hate. "You brought this upon yourself" were the last words she heard, then her life was gone like a candle going out. ************************ Susan went back in time just as soon as she was dying, she decides this time to change her destiny and avoid the man who killed her but fate has more in store for her as she still has unsealed feelings for him. Will she change her destiny or will she go back to her cause of death.

He took a menacing step closer to me. I wanted to step back but I was already pressed on the wall. He leaned towards me and whispered in my right ear. "Run as far as you can. Hide as long as you want." I closed my eyes when his lips travelled to my cheeks. "But if I find you..." his lips stopped in the corner of my lips, "I'll punish you in more ways than one." >>•<< Dada Cordova's successive misfortunes started after her sister came back. Until her long-time boyfriend cheated on her with her sister. Hurt and betrayed, she went to the bar, drowned herself in alcohol and came across the most sought-after bachelor in town, Elijah Fuentaverde. And due to excessive intoxication, she did something she deeply regretted the next day—she slept with him. So she did the most reasonable thing to do—she ran away with the decision of just forgetting what happened. But Elijah was determined to melt the ice protecting her heart. And she can't deny the fact that he's slowly succeeding in entering her life, the same time the fire between them intensified. Then suddenly a nerve-wrecking storm came that wrecked her life which proves that no secret will lasts forever.. Everyone had their own skeleton hidden in their closet... And Elijah is not an exemption. Will she still let the fire between them rekindle even if it will cost her peace of mind? Or she'll extinguish the flame even if it means being broken hearted again?

Sarah and Caleb have been married for five years. But they lost the spark of their love and marriage with each passing day. In a bid to rekindle their love, Sarah organized a surprise party for him on his birthday, unfortunately, things didn’t turn out well. Eventually, it turned out that Caleb had been cheating on her with her best friend, Laura. Heartbroken, Sarah settles for a divorce. She summoned courage to move on despite the secret she was carrying. In her path of life, she made every opportunity count. Beyond her dream and hope, Sarah became successful and a force to reckon with. Soon, Caleb realized his mistake and the precious thing he had lost. At this point, he was determined to have her back at all cost. Will winning her heart over again be easy? Can he ignite another flame of trust in her heart? Can their broken bond be amended?

He was a man shrouded in power and sin. She was a woman driven by ambition and scars. Sienna Russo has spent her entire life fighting for control — of her past, her career, and most of all, her heart. Haunted by a childhood trauma that pushed her into law school, she’s built walls so high that no man has ever dared to climb them. Her focus is clear: become the ruthless lawyer the world respects and never let anyone close enough to hurt her again. But all it takes is one night, one dance, and one man to unravel the carefully crafted life she’s built. Alessandro De Luca — billionaire, mafia king, and a man as dangerous as he is captivating. With his dark charm and an aura of untouchable power, he ignites something in Sienna she never knew existed — a desire so twisted, it scares her more than her own demons. When Sienna’s path collides with Alessandro’s once more, she’s forced into a game of control and submission. The tension crackles between them like a flame waiting to devour everything in its wake. But Alessandro doesn’t just want a taste — he wants all of her. Mind, body, and soul. As secrets unravel and their attraction spirals into a dangerous obsession, Sienna must face the hardest truth of all — some desires aren’t meant to be tamed. And Alessandro De Luca? He’s a man who doesn’t ask twice. In a world where passion is a weapon and power is a curse, will Sienna escape the grip of the man who threatens to consume her… or will she surrender to the twisted desires that bind them both ?

Blurb "When a flame is extinguished, does it die permanently or does it simply wait for the perfect moment to reignite and consume everything in it's path?" I thought the flame that burned between I and Diego Santoro had been extinguished but five years later, I have been forced to return to him with a shocking truth, he is the father of my son. Diego proposes a contract marriage to me for his own selfish desires and with no choice but to save my son, I accept but I soon discover that I have become trapped in a world of secrets, lies and family vendettas. I realize that I am the pawn in the deadly game. Time passes by and I must confront my own dark past and the real truth about my family's legacy. But what happens when the truth I eventually uncover is not my own but that of the man i have sworn to destroy and the face that stares back at me is not Diego's but my own? My name is Federica Marcello and this is my story.

It was just a silly game, a bet between her and her friends. Kung magagawa niyang paibigin si Zeth Miranda sa loob ng dalawang linggo, expenses free, trip to boracay for three days ang premyo sa sinumang mananalo. Siyempre, tinanggap niya ang hamong iyon sa pansarili ring dahilan, it was also a challenge to her, patutunayan niya sa lahat na walang sinumang lalake ang hindi nabibighani sa charisma ni Andreanna Monteville, kahit na si Zethrius pa iyon na kilalang serious and cold hearted man sa kanilang campus. Ginawa niya ang lahat to get his attention and she succeeded. He fall inlove with her. Okey na sana ang lahat, everything was perfect kaya lang natuklasan nito ang ginawa niya at may mas matindi pa siyang kasalanang nagawa rito na ikinapoot at ikinasuklam nito ng labis sa kanya. They parted ways with him hating her so much. After so many years, sa di sinasadyang pagkakataon muling nagkrus ang landas nilang dalawa. Ibang-iba na ito sa Zethrius na nakilala niya. He became ruthless and dangerous. And all he wanted was revenge! At wala itong ibang hinihinging kabayaran kundi siya at ang kanyang katawan!

Labing isang taong gulang si Andrea nang maghiwalay ang kanyang mga magulang. Sa paghihiwalay ng mga ito, naghiwalay din ang landas nila ng kanyang kakambal na si Althea. Napunta siya sa kanyang ina kung saan nakaranas sila ng labis na paghihirap na kanilang pinagdaanan. Pero mukhang habulin si Andrea ng malas, natanggal siya sa kanyang pinagtatrabahuhan na kompanya kung saan nagde-design siya ng mga damit. At sa pagkakataong iyon, doon naman nagbukas ang oportunidad sa kanya nang makilala niya ang lalaking si Matthew nang minsang magpunta siya sa bar at yakapin siya nito. Dahil may sarili itong designing company, nagtrabaho siya rito. Hanggang sa nakilala niya ito at tuluyang nahulog ang loob nila sa isa't isa. Inalok siya ng kasal ni Matthew at pumayag siya dahil mahal na nga niya ito. Nagsimula ang masayang relasyon nila na akala niya'y magtatagal. Hanggang sa isang araw, bumalik ang kakambal niyang si Althea. Ano'ng dalang pasabog ni Althea sa kaniya? Babalik pa ba sa dati ang kanilang relasyon bilang kambal o ito ang sisira sa masaya niyang buhay kasama si Matthew?