The Botany Of Desire

"Ang pagibig ay tulad ng isang sugal, gaano man lalaki ang panalo kung sa maliit na halaga ay takot ka ng matalo.Hinding-Hindi ka papaldo" Abby "Run and hide all you want Abby, pero kahit saang sulok ng mundo ka man makarating, pag-aari kita at yun ang hindi mo matatakasan." Drake Si Abby, ulila na sa ina, ay araw-araw na nagtitiis.Talamak kasi sa sugal ang ama niya, kaya mula nang iwan sila ng yumaong ina, siya na ang nagpapakahirap para mabuhay silang dalawa. Mahirap nga namang palakihin ang magulang, madalas na hinaing niya. Para mabuhay, nagtitinda siyang kendi, tubig, sigarilyo,siomai at kung anu_ano pa sa umaga, sa isang paradahan ng mga jeep. Sa gabi naan ay ume-extra siyang dishwasher sa isang karaoke bar. Dahil kailangang gampanan ang responsabilidad sa maaga edad,hindi na niya natapos ang pag-aaral, kailangan niyang magtrabaho para sa kanila. May naiwan sanang mana ang ina niya mula sa pamilya nito na hindi nila nakilala at hindi man lang bumisita sa ina niya.Pero lahat iyon ay naubos ng ama niya dahil sa sugal. Labing walong taon si Abby ng dumating ang masamang balita. Dalawang lalaki, naka-coat and tie, ang dumating at sinabing kukunin na nila ang collateral ng utang ng ama niya. Nagulat si Abby, pero mas lalo siyang nagulantang nang malaman na siya pala ang collateral.Hindi kasi natupad ng ama niya ang pangako nitong babayaran ang utang sa casino sa loob ng anim na buwan. Nanlilisik ang mga mata ni Abby habang nakatingin sa ama. Pagkatapos, may kinuha ang lalaki sa bulsa—isang makapal na sobre. “Ito po ang karagdagang limang milyon para sa inyo, sabi ni Boss.” Ibinenta siya ng ama sa lalaking tinatawag niyang noong Uncle Drake,na ayon sa ama niya ay kinakapatid daw ng yumao niyang Ina.

AUTUMN'S POV His voice was low when he said it — “You shouldn’t be here, Autumn.” “Then stop looking at me like that,” I fired back. He didn’t blink. “Like what?” “Like you’re about to do something you’ll regret.” He stepped closer, close enough for me to feel the heat off him. “I already regret it.” And then he kissed me. It wasn’t gentle. It wasn’t sweet. It was the kind of kiss that felt like a secret we’d never escape from. The next morning, my mom came home glowing, flashing a ring. And beside her stood him. The same man who kissed me like I belonged to him. “Autumn,” she said, smiling proudly. “Meet your new stepbrother.” Everything inside me froze — except his gaze. He didn’t even flinch. Just stared, silent, daring me to say something. Now, we live under the same roof. Same walls. Same tension that hums like electricity every time we’re alone. He says it’s wrong. He swears he’s trying to stop. But when the house goes quiet, and his voice finds me in the dark, he whispers, “Tell me to leave, and I will.” I never do. Because this isn’t just attraction — it’s an obsession neither of us can break. And when the truth finally blows open, someone’s going to burn for it.

Summary When duty demanded that prince Rafael of Valderra adopt his late brother's son as his before sitting on the throne ,the last woman he expected to stand beside him was Elena Laurent –,his late brother's wife's sister and the only woman who refused to grant him access to meet his nephew . Bound by royal law,they enter a marriage of convenience to save the boy and the crown. But neither expect the burning chemistry that threatens to destroy their careful boundaries . As palace secrets unfold,Elena must decide if she's willing to risk her heart for a love born of obligation ,or walk away from the man she's forbidden to desire.

"Not because men dumped you countless times, you'll gonna dumped me as part of your revenge. Tandaan mo kasal tayo, sa ayaw at sa gusto mo ako ang end game mo!" -Xavier- It was supposed to be a simple favor - pretend to be his lawful and loving wife until her twin sister gets back. But when Xavier Oxford - a drop-dead gorgeous billionaire with eight-pack abs enters her room and demands her duty in bed, she instantly forgets that she was just pretending to be his wife. ***** No one would even realize the difference between Avigail and Avery Alfonzo - the naughty twin sisters. All her life, Avigail "Avi" Alfonzo only wanted three things-- freedom to live her life to the fullest; success in her profession as an artist; and continue switching identities with her twin sister as a form of their escape. Not until her twin sister Avery left the country and ask her to pretend to be the wife of her husband -Xavier Oxford. He's known as the epitome of perfection, a snob, and a business tycoon at a young age. But Avi never liked her twin's husband. However, that changed when she had to pretend to be his wife. His touch can easily make her delirious. His kisses make her squirm in pleasure. And his stares, searing her very soul, could make her forget how to act without getting caught. Can Avigail fool him like how she fooled the others? Or would Xavier catch her off-guard, and see the woman behind her pretentious face?

“How can you ever complete me? This marriage of convenience is a sham and we have to make it believable enough to the pack without raising suspicions.” “I don’t know if I could ever complete someone but driving someone batshit crazy sounds doable.” ——— Zadie Ann Wilson is a highly responsible woman with the most gentle and kind attitude. She is quite dramatic and intelligent but when her brother-in-law starts hitting on her in her sister’s matrimonial home, she knew she needed to leave immediately, however, the rule states that no werewolf woman should live alone else they will be casted as a rogue lone wolf and never welcomed to the pack. Ayden Finn Roberts is the ruthless dominating Alpha king who would deep fry himself in pepper if his granny requests it. Yeah, you get it, he is a total granny’s boy and has an itch to always fulfill her wishes. However, when Grandma asked him to get married because of a bad rumor that was ruining his reputation, they said he killed his mate. Ayden is forced to marry the next available woman under the guise of being a pretend warrior while he kept his true identity a secret. Zadie finds out a year later when they begin to catch feelings for each other but this time around, it’s a little too late. Will Zadie stick around to mend things in her marriage or will Ayden give up on the marriage and let her go that easily? That’s a mystery puzzle you need to solve yourself.

I stood there with tears in my eyes that day. I knew I was not deeply in love with Dean, but I loved him in the way a wife could. I had always suspected he was there for the fortune, but seeing him stand with another woman cut deep. Betrayal always does. And that was when he came—the man who would change everything, the man I would end up falling for, the man I would one day want to give everything to. Kaden Mitchell. He offered me a way out when I thought it was all over. Charming and imposing, he broke through every defense I had built, dragging me out of the darkness and giving me something to hold on to. A marriage contract. What started as a calculated deal quickly became more than I anticipated. And now, with Kaden Mitchell by my side holding the key to my heart, I have to ask myself: how much am I willing to risk…for love, for power…for revenge?

Warning! This book contains explicit scenes. Do not read if not above eighteen :) ——- *(Age Gap)* “Oh! Nayla! You’re the best thing I have ever fucked! I love how sweet your pussy feels!….I love how tight you are for me. I love fu—fucking you,” Roy whispered softly against my ear, his breath so hot and intoxicating, it sent a rush of shivers down my spine as he rocked his hips back and forth, thrusting harder against my p*ssy. S—so much pleasure! ********** It’s been a growing feeling she’s had for years. A feeling she has desperately tried to get rid of. She knows it’s wrong. It’s forbidden. He’s her big brother. Worse, There’s no way Roy Donald could ever look her way. Not when he’s too proud, too pompous, too charming!……too much for her. But what if she’s wrong? What if he wants her more than she could ever imagine? Read to find out….

"Sir... We can't do this, here." She managed to let the words out trying her best not to moan at the way his touch was igniting fire out of her body. "It's Daddy for you, Tessa." He whispered to her ears as he pinned her more to the desk of his office. "Daddy will give you an exotic pleasure." His words made her wetter than she already was. She barely had the time to process his words when she felt his finger pulsed into her wet front fiercely. ** Tessa's sexual desires were put to the test when she and her mother moved into her new stepfather's house. Tessa thought she would get a comfortable stay and a fresh start with her new family. However, her plans were shattered by the charms and sexual tension of her stepfather. Not only did Tessa find herself succumbing to the allure of his pleasure. He turns out to be her professor who would stop at nothing to tangle her In his sheets of pleasure.

Maxine A. K. A Max John's is a senior at St John's. She doesn't believe in love nor in mysteries or fate. Her spiritual being feels threatened. For some reason she sometimes dreams about a mystical girl she has never met. She is abused at home, she fights for survival and dignity, but is oblivious of who she really is and where she comes from, or what she'll become. Her existence was declined eon years ago. What if she has a bigger purpose....what if her past caught up with her long ago but never realized it? Until….. Maya is a known kindergarten teacher, she has to start teaching at St Johns. She is a princess in a land oblivious to mankind. Her people are escapees of descendants of a world one can wish to be part of. A city where no man lives. She was chosen to lead her people but doesn't want to. She runs away to live amongst humans. She always wanted to be free and choose her own life, and lover. She dreams about a young girl. She never questioned why? Until...... All calls they return to their homes, humanity is at stake, and they are the only ones to fight who was coming, what had been going on eons ago? What will they do? Duck, or dive?

Umpisa pa lang ay masidhing pagnanasa na ang naramdaman ni Trevor para kay Heaven, ang maganda ngunit masungit na nurse na minsang nagligtas sa buhay niya. Ginawa niya ang lahat para maagaw si Heaven sa boyfriend nito at masira ang relasyon ng dalawa. Nang magtagumpay si Trevor ay sinamantala niya ang kalungkutan ni Heaven para mapalapit sa dalaga at maangkin ito. Pagnanasang unti-unting nauwi sa pagmamahalan. Pagmamahalang tumatag habang lumilipas ang panahon. Subalit sadyang mapaglaro ang tadhana. Kung kailan handa na niyang pakasalan si Heaven ay saka niya na-diskubre na anak pala ito ng taong pumatay sa kaniyang ina. Magawa pa kaya ni Trevor na paghigantihan ang taong labis niyang kinamumuhian? O sapat na ang labis na pagmamahal niya kay Heaven para makalimutan ang mapait niyang nakaraan?