temptation of the contract bride

Hunter Dela Cruz, known for being the sexy beast and the brother of Thunder Dela Cruz, swore that he would never fall in love again. Love for him means complications and pain, and it's also useless. He's fine with what he does. He's okay bedding women, and it was crystal clear what he wanted from them. The only relationship he can give is when they're in bed. But she came and made his world upside-down. Zyline De Guzman came from a not-so-good relationship with her past and was living her life away from problems anymore. She just wanted a problem-free, stress-free life. But having Hunter around her makes that impossible to happen. It's also impossible not to fall for him, but the question is... Is Hunter Dela Cruz capable of falling in love , or will it be another not-so-good relationship in the end for her?

Dearest gentle readers, This is NOT YOUR REGULAR TRILOGY PROCEED WITH CAUTION Jason Rodrigues did not want a wife, he considered women as tools to be used and discarded until he is stuck between obeying his father’s will or losing the company. The rule to him was simple… find a girl, make her a surrogate and have her bear his heir but nothing is ever simple in any love story. Elizabeth turns Jason’s world upside down and leaves him wondering if having a wife is such a terrible idea. <<>> Lucien Rodrigues is a playboy and unlike his brother, he refuses to abide by any rule until he crosses the path of formidable fashion designer, Mara Sinclair. Now he wonders if the player has become the played instead. <<>> Diana Rodrigues wants out of the glamour life. Living under the shadow of both her brothers have not exactly been an easy feat for her and so she escapes to Italy to start her life afresh only she is unaware of the danger that lurks in the form of Dante Russo who will stop at nothing to avenge his brother and wreck havoc on the Rodrigues family. And what better way to begin than defiling their little princess, Diana.

First Book of the ' Second Chance séries ' Jasmine's life was tragically cut short by the man she had admired for years. After enduring years of suffering, he cruelly pushed her off a cliff, sending her into the arms of death. However, fate had other plans for her soul, as it encountered a gracious woman who offered her a second chance at life. In this new chapter, Jasmine is determined to take back everything that was stolen from her by Carl Lawson, the very man who had taken so much from her. But during her mission of vengeance, she finds comfort and affection in a man who never left her side. **** She tenderly asked, "Honey, you look tired, should I give you a massage?" Her smile radiates warmth and beauty as she stands before him in a captivating red lace nightgown. His gaze intensifies as he harbors suspicions about her true intentions. Is this woman looking for trouble? He knows that a mere touch from her could lead to a passionate encounter. Without a word, he draws her closer, capturing her luscious lips in a passionate kiss. Between their intertwined lips, he whispers, "Do my lips taste like honey, or should I savor you like an exquisite chocolate, that's scarcely found in the market?"

“Marry me, Leilani.” “What?” “We will have rules. There will be a contract.” Eyes widened in shock, she muttered, “You want me to be your wife? A contract wife?” * * * After her Tinder date goes horribly wrong, Leilani heads off to join her best friend at a wedding. There, she meets a man with the strangest proposal ever. A contract marriage. A normal person would have said no but a lonely person would consider the idea. So, she says yes to this hot, handsome stranger. Marrying a stranger wouldn’t be the worst decision she has taken. Or so she thinks, until she heads to the office the next work day and the head of department tells them the company has experienced a major change. A change as major as getting a new boss, who also happens to be her new husband.

Genesis' college life had just ended, and in dire need of money she moves to a different state to find a job and to start a new. Meanwhile, Skylar has everything. From looks to riches, to possibly anything you would want. Girls would kiss the land he’d walk on, and boys would glare. He’s one of the most eligible bachelor in town. He use girls for pleasure and throws them away like trash when morning comes. Then he meets Gen, their opposite world collides, lust and desire arrives, drama gets hotter, and fears get stronger. Would love prevail in their world of lust?

Aidan, a billionaire and CEO of Empire is known for the title 'Top 5 Hottest Bachelor' for two reasons. His extremely good-looks and for not wanting to get married, at least until he reaches forty but his mother keeps on setting him with unwanted dates, leaving him frustrated. Kenna, Aidan's best friend, is a doctor who has never found the right time for love. She has always been busy with work to an extent that she forgets about her own personal life. Both of them has always been close ever since they were kids, after a single incident that happened, instantly making them inseparable. As they grew older, things began to change yet best friends are forever . . . no matter the circumstances. What happens when Aidan sets up a contract and wants Kenna to be a part of it?

She cannot escape him. On a blind-date, she unknowingly meets the most dangerous man to exist, and falls into his world of darkness and desire as both his mate, and his worst enemy. *** I rest both my hands against the table. "I'll go on another date with you, if you tell me one thing about yourself that no one else knows." He’s silent for a long moment, pondering my offer. Eventually he quirks his fingers at me. "Lean closer." Bracing myself against the table, I lean over it toward him, noting every detail about his face as I get closer. Every hair, every freckle. His beautiful is unimaginable. His breath warms my skin, dancing over my ear as I dip my head toward him. Will he kiss me, and make good on my sinful thoughts? His voice is like an erotic caress as he murmurs in my ear, "I'm a murderer."

Sophia Parker has worked as a personal assistant to Adam Wilson for almost 2 years. She has acknowledged the fact that he will never notice her... as a woman. The best she can do is fight the attraction she feels for him, which is impossible because they work together closely every day! Little does she know that Mr. Wilson is also fighting this same attraction as well...

Catchline: "Maid niya lang ako! Ina lang ng magiging anak niya! Wala akong karapatang mag-inarte dahil kasalanan ko kung bakit ako nasa ganitong kalagayan. Kailangan kong itatak sa aking isipan na ang nasa sinapupunan ko ay kahalili ng anak niyang namatay— namatay nang dahil sa akin. Oo nga at masakit, pero wala pa ito sa kalingkingan ng nararamdaman niyang sakit no'ng pinatay ko ang anak niya." SYNOPSIS Dahil sa kahirapan napilitang pumunta ng Maynila si Olivia upang mamasukang katulong. Sa edad na beinte-sinco, second year college lamang ang kaniyang natapos sa kadahilanang hindi na kaya ng kaniyang mga magulang na sabay silang pag-aralin ng kaniyang kapatid. Nang tumuntong siya ng Maynila, akala niya doon na niya matatagpuan ang kaniyang pinapangarap na Prince Charming— sa katauhan ng kanyang gwapo ngunit masungit na among si Vanadium Abejero, na pangalan pa lamang ay malalaman mo na kaagad na galing ito sa mayamang pamilya. Ngunit nasira ito nang malaman niyang may asawa na ito't anak. Napakabuti ng kaniyang Senyora Isabel kaya hininto niya na ang anumang nararamdaman para sa kaniyang napakasungit na amo. Pero makalipas lamang ang ilang buwang panganganak nito sa kanilang anghel, namatay sa isang car accident si Isabel Abejero. Kaya muling nabuhay ang kaniyang pilit na tinatagong nararamdaman para kay Vanadium. At makalipas lamang din ng tatlong taon matapos mamatay ang kaniyang Senyora Isabel ay naganap ang isang aksidenting siya ang may kasalanan, na naging dahilan upang mabuo ang isang kasunduan sa pagitan nila ni Vanadium. Kasunduang maghahatid sa kaniya ng isang mapait ngunit masayang karanasan.

When Beta, Eric Gunner, rescues Leilani Daniel, he isn't sure what to make of her. For one, she doesn’t have a wolf. For two, her fiery attitude is enough to drive him crazy. He knows she is his mate, but without a wolf he can't claim her. Taking a page out of his brother's handbook, he gets her to agree to sign a contract to be his mate. He just needs to buy time until he can figure out how to get the wolfless spitfire to realize they are fated for each other. Leilani Daniel has not had an easy life. Abandoned by her parents, she was left for dead until she was found by the Alpha of the Red Rose pack. Being cursed at a young age didn't help matters either. Now she was unable to connect with her wolf or find her mate. When she found a website that offered to help her, she didn't hesitate. Since she didn't have a wolf she just wanted to live a normal life, but when her handsome rescuer offers her a deal, she has a hard time refusing. Will Leilani be able to figure out that Eric is her fated mate before its too late? Will Eric be able to protect her from the one that cursed her? It's a race against time when the truth is revealed. Can the Black Fang pack once again come together to defeat the enemy that threatens what they hold dear?