the ceo's bodyguard

On her wedding day, Isla faced a series of disasters no bride could ever imagine. Her fiancé, Jeremy, dropped a bombshell in front of the entire congregation, revealing an explicit video of her and another man—a video she had no knowledge of or clue how it came to be. To make matters worse, Jeremy took things further by proposing to her sister right then and there. Devastated beyond belief, Isla ran out of the chapel—and his life—without looking back. She swore never to let herself be humiliated like that again and decided that love was no longer worth the risk. With her heart in pieces, she headed to the nearest bar to drown her sorrows in alcohol, where, in a haze of pain and anger, she met a handsome stranger. What was meant to be a fleeting escape turned into a one-night stand. She disappeared without a trace, determined to sever all ties with Jeremy. That included quitting her job at his father’s company—she didn’t want anything to do with him or his family anymore. As she searched for a new beginning, fate led her into the path of Jaxon Waverly. Jaxon Waverly—a billionaire CEO by day and a fearless Mafia leader by night. Isla becomes his secretary, unknown to her and Jaxon himself that she is Jaxon’s long-lost love and unforgettable one-night-stand. Determined to win her over, Jaxon will stop at nothing to make her his wife.

Ethan married Claire out of obligation to secure his father's company, never truly loving her. When his unpredictable ex, Samantha, reappears, he eagerly divorces Claire, only to discover Samantha's dark side. Meanwhile, Claire, now pregnant, finds solace and love with Lucas, a handsome billionaire. As Ethan's new relationship unravels, he begs Claire for forgiveness. Torn between rekindling a fractured past with Ethan or embracing a hopeful future with Lucas who worships the ground Claire walks on. Claire must make a life-altering decision.

Michelle Davenport has always been invisible—overshadowed by her twin sister, Millie, and used as a pawn in her family’s business dealings. When her parents arrange her marriage for profit, she prepares for another sacrifice. But fate intervenes, and she finds herself engaged to Raymond Hawthorne—a ruthless billionaire who needs a wife to appease his family. It’s supposed to be a contract, nothing more. But as Michelle steps into Raymond’s world of wealth, power, and deception, everything changes. The cold CEO starts to notice her, protect her, and make her feel wanted for the first time in her life. Just as she dares to believe in something real, Millie sets her sights on Raymond, determined to steal him for herself. Betrayal, jealousy, and unexpected love turn their arrangement into something far more dangerous—especially when Michelle discovers she’s carrying Raymond’s children. Now, she must fight for herself, for love, and for the family she never had. Will she finally claim her happiness, or will she once again lose everything to the sister who always took it all? The Ruthless CEO’s Chosen Wife is a gripping billionaire romance filled with passion, power plays, and a heroine’s journey from being weak and unwanted to finding love, strength, and the life she deserves.

After a drastic accident which rid her father of his job, Rose Monroe has to go into hustling to fend for the family. Out of options, she opts as a surrogate baby man for an unknown 'rich man' Yes, she got laid. Yes she gave birth to his kids. But that was all business. Yet why is he coming for more?!

The initial agreement was for Avery's elder sister, Monica, to become a surrogate and bear the child of one of the wealthiest bachelors in Base City. This was to help cover their mother's hospital bills. However, what happens when Monica betrays her sister and the CEO by eloping with her lover, taking all the money paid for their mother's illness? Avery, only 18 years old and in her final year of high school, had no other choice but to step in as the substitute surrogate to save her mother's life. Will Avery's life ever remain the same after making this significant decision regarding her life? Will this two stand a chance to be together despite the challenges and tribulations that come with their relationship? Can they withstand the test of time?

Ang akala ni Monica Prado siya na ang magiging masyaang babae sa araw ng kasal niya kay Jericho Mendel pero kabaligtaran niyon ang nangyari dahil hindi siya nito sinipot sa mismong kasal nila. Dahil sa sakit na nararamdaman ni Monica, uminom siya sa isang bar at doon niya nakilala si Zymon Coreal at inakala niyang si Jericho ang binata. Dahil sa matinding tama ng alak hindi namalayan ni Monica na may nangyari sa kanila ng binata nagbunga ng isang supling. Lumayo si Monica sa Manila para layuan ang mga taong naging parte ng buhay niya roon. Tumungo siya ng Davao para roon itaguyod ang anak niya. Ngunit paano kung habang nililimot niya ang nakaraan saka naman babalik si Zymon at Jericho sa buhay niya? Paano kung pareho nilang akuin ang pagiging ama sa bata? Handa ba si Monica na malaman ng dalawang lalaki kung sinong tunay na ama ng bata? May pag-ibig bang muling mabubuo sa pagitan ni Monica at Jericho o uusbong ang pag-ibig ni Monica kay Zymon?

WARNING: Mature Content - 18+ This book contains steamy content, profanities, and explicit language. Reader discretion is advised. "What are you doing?" I question, confused by how gentle he is tonight. He told me his rule: he will never be gentle, never kiss me passionately, never look at me with such eyes, but he has broken those rules tonight. Why? He pulls me closer to him, leaning in, he kisses me on my lips. * * * * * * * When the doctor informed Mae that her sister's illness was taking a toll and more money would be needed for her treatment, Mae doesn't think twice to get the money through any means. Even if it means being the little pet of the well-known playboy in town, Sin Hayes.

Si Evina Chen ay isang young career woman na hindi natatakot na suwayin ang mga nakatataas sa kanya lalo na't alam niyang sila ay mali. Itataya pa niya ang kanyang personal na buhay upang ipagtanggol ang kanyang mga kasamahan mula sa mga malulupit nilang boss. Samantala, si Gabriel Yang naman ay isang dominanteng CEO na handang isakripisyo ang lahat para sa kapakanan ng paglago ng kanilang kumpanya. Dudurugin niya ang sinumang maglalakas-loob na humarang sa kanyang daraanan. Kinamumuhian ni Evina ang mga awtoridad. Ayaw naman ni Gabriel sa mga rebelde. Ngunit pareho nilang matututunan ang tunay na kahulugan ng pag-ibig sa mga bisig ng isa't isa. ***** NOTE: > You can reach me at my FB account po @7arabella7 > Salamat po ng madami sa suporta! Sana po ay magustuhan nyo ang kuwento ni Gabriel at Evina!:*

Love is a rebel that never plays by the rules. It lives to defy all odds. ~ My name is Seraphina Sterling, and Alexander Harrington is my mortal enemy. His world and mine are all about money and contracts and power. Yet, when an unexpected turn of events collided us together, an unlikely friendship sparked between us, and despite my every instinct, I allowed that friendship to blossom into love. A forbidden love that all odds have sworn to ruin. To tear apart into shreds. Despite after finding out that he is the son of my father’s fiercest rival, the CEO of Glimmering Vision, I still loved him. And he still loved me too, despite knowing that I am the sharp-tongued daughter of the CEO of Radiant Treasures. But then, in the blink of an eye, everything changed when our secret relationship came into the limelight. When the truth was revealed to our parents, I was made by my father to vow an oath never to see Alexander again, but being the defiant daughter that I am, I broke my vow to unite with the love of my life. However, every disobedience has a consequence, and my father has sworn to keep me away from Alexander, even if it means I have to be pawned off in an arranged marriage to the son of his business partner, Derrick Montrell. Now, Derrick is falling in love with me. He is getting obsessed and infatuated with me, also vowing to do anything to win my heart. But my heart already belongs to someone else, and Alexander has sworn to be damned over his dead body if he ever allows any other man to claim me.

For years, Erin has grappled with guilt since her high school classmate passed away. Under the influence of the friends she trusted, Daryl faced challenges that resulted in his tragic demise. Seven years later, Erin did not expect that fate would punish her further. In her stepfather's will, he decided that all their wealth would go to the Arvesso family, the same family that had lost a member before. Erin now found herself caught up in this arrangement. Perhaps that was her punishment—to be the wife of Orion, someone who harbored intense resentment towards her. She believed he would let go of the past once they were married. However, it turned out that before becoming her husband, he had played the role of a protective brother. He agreed to the marriage to torment her.