the predatory marriage

Patricia could not ask for anything more in her life but to fulfill her dream of becoming a doctor. She has beauty, intelligence and perseverance but when their company got buried in debt, she has to save it by getting married to the son of a well-known business tycoon in the country, Callum Teo Velasquez. Callum Teo Velasquez on the other hand was almost perfect in the eyes of women, with his handsome face, good fashion, and richness, many are obsessed with him. Are they able to get the freedom they want or will things become more complicated for them? Or will the blaze be the way for the two of them to land on good terms?

Catherin found herself in a difficult situation. Both of her parents asked her to marry a CEO who happened to be the son of her father's boss. All of this was done to pay off her father's debt and fund her sibling's surgery. Although Catherin didn't want to marry young, she also didn't want to defy her parents. The inner conflict between her personal desires and family responsibilities presented a confusing dilemma for her. Catherin found herself trapped in an unwanted marriage with Nolan, a CEO who also didn't want it. At the beginning of their marriage, Nolan often behaved harshly and belittled Catherin, assuming that she only married him for money, considering Catherin's humble family background. The conflicts in their marriage further complicated Catherin's situation, as she now had to struggle not only against the pressures from both of her parents but also from her husband. Catherin was devastated when she realized that her husband, Nolan, was having an affair. She saw with her own eyes Nolan with another woman in the room that should have been hers. The betrayal left Catherin feeling even more hurt and depressed in her already difficult marriage. Catherin wanted to ask for a divorce, but she was faced with a threat that her father would have to pay off the debt and as a result, her sibling could not undergo much-needed surgery. With a broken heart, Catherin was forced to endure her marriage even though it made her suffer greatly. However, amidst the hardship, Nolan eventually realized that his mistress was not a faithful woman. Thanks to Catherin's kindness and sincerity, her marriage with Nolan started to improve. Nolan began to fall in love with Catherin and even felt jealous when other men approached her.

"I will never marry and pass this curse on to another human being. Do you understand? It's your fault that I'm broken! I will never give you the satisfaction of having a child from me! I will remain a lonely man! I promise you that!" "They say you should; never say, Never." Dexter Lee is about to find out why that statement is so true. Though he meant every word he said, despite being tall, dark, and handsome, it doesn't hurt that he is the only son of one of the 3% wealthiest Billionaire families in the world. He's the kind of man a girl can only wish to obtain because he checks all the boxes perfectly on the outside. Yes, Dexter Lee would have been perfect if he wasn't a broken man with a haunting secret that only a unique martial bond could cure. But he promises Never to Marry. All that will change when he unimaginably meets the most unlikely and intriguing girl. Is Tameka Tran the cure this broken man needs? Or will she only make his lonely existence more miserable? It's a riveting sweet romance novel. No cheating. No cliffhangers. Happy ending? You'll have to read it to find out.

BLURB: After Sara’s cheating boyfriend cast her away and married his secretary, his supposed true love just few days to their holiday vacation in the Maldives, she is heart broken and devastated. And guess who she meets on the holiday vacation to the Maldives? It is Alexander Hart, the CEO of Sterling Enterprises and a well-known business mogul with a hidden werewolf identity. And guess who married her after that one night stand? Alexander Sterling. She gets into a contract marriage with him and will be back to take revenge for everything that her scumbag boyfriend and his supposed true love had done to her. But what happens when she finds out the man she had married is a Werewolf?! And what happens when strange things start happening to her? Now she must navigate her new life and she had to choose between staying with a strange creature or leave.

Sa mismong araw sana ng kasal ni Amelia ay hindi sumipot ang lalaking mapapangasawa niya. Pero hindi inaasahan na isang estranghero ang lumapit sa kanya at basta na lang siyang inalok ng kasal. Ayaw sanang tanggapin ni Amelia ang alok na kasal pero kinakailangan niya iyon para sa pagpapagamot ng kanyang inang may sakit. Pagkatapos ng kasal, saka lang niya nalaman ang pangalan ng estranghero na hindi mawala sa kanyang isipan. His name is Cormac. Pero hindi niya inaasahan ang lalaking napangawa niya ay isa palang bilyonaryo.

"I have a proposal for you," Levi said, as he relaxed into his chair. "One that would be beneficial to the child, and my company." I leaned forward with raised brows, my interest piqued. "What is it?" "We have to get married." Despite the seriousness of the situation, I laughed. I expected him to say that he had been joking. Rather, he gazed at me with furrowed brows. "Did I say something funny, miss Hailey?" Hailey's world shattered when she caught her boyfriend cheating with her best friend. Seeking solace, she had a one-night stand with a stranger, unaware that it would lead to something she hadn't bargained for. Pregnancy. When she tracked down the man she slept with that night, she was stunned to discover he was her ex's boss, Levi King. Expecting rejection after confronting him, she was surprised by his proposal: a contract marriage. As they continued in their fake relationship, real feelings began to blossom. But when jealous exes refuse to accept their new reality, Hailey and Levi must face the challenges that came with it, and fight for their future. "Why don't we make him pay?" Levi proposed, a smirk playing on his lips. I stared at him in shock. Even after I got cheated on, the thought of revenge never crossed my mind. Only one thought rang in my head at that moment. 'This man must be sick.'

Ivy Marionet harus terbelenggu oleh pernikahan yang kompleks. Bukan hanya harus menjadi seorang istri ksatria kerajaan. Ivy juga harus menyembunyikan identitas aslinya. Bukan hanya harus terjebak di pernikahan yang rumit, Ivy juga harus di eksekusi oleh suaminya sendiri karena Winter sang putra mahkota. Ada apa sebenarnya? Siapa Ivy sebenarnya? Apakah Ivy bisa terbebas dari eksekusi itu?

“I will agree to whatever you want, Ms. Aragon. I will give you a million, but in return, you'll be my mistress and partner in bed...” Hindi kaagad nakahuma si Lalaine sa sinabing iyon ng lalaki. Paano mangyayari ang gusto nitong maging kabit siya gayong kasal sila? “P-Pero kasal tayo, hindi ba?” naguguluhang tanong naman ni Lalaine na may munting kirot sa puso. “Sa papel lang tayo kasal, Ms. Aragon,” sagot naman ni Knives na bakas ang iritasyon sa tinig. “Hindi ko na uulitin ang tanong. Ano ang sagot mo?” malamig pa tanong sa babae. Dahil wala nang pagpipilian pa ay sumagot si Lalaine kahit labag sa kanyang kalooban, “S-Sige, pumapayag ako...” Si Knives Dawson, ang pinakamayamang businessman sa buong Luzon ay palihim na ikinasal sa isang ulilang dalaga na si Lalaine Aragon. Napilitan lang na magpakasal ang dalawa sa isa't-isa dahil sa kagustuhan ng kanilang mga minamahal na lola. May mamagitan kayang pagmamahal sa dalawang taong langit at lupa ang agwat ng katayuan sa buhay? Paano kapag nalaman ni Lalaine na mahal pa pala ng lalaki ang first love nito at nakatakda nang magpakasal ang dalawa. Ipaglalaban ba niya ang kanyang karapatan bilang asawa gayong alam niyang walang pagmamahal si Knives para sa kan'ya?

"You're here to play nurse, not to pretend you care," he snapped, his cold gaze locking onto hers. "And you are here to waste your life because it's easier than fighting for it," she shot back, her voice shaking but defiant. He wheeled closer, his jaw clenched. "Don't think for a second that you can fix what is so broken." I'm not here to fix you," she whispered, her eyes unrelenting. "I'm here because I believe there's more to you than this bitterness. He was the untouchable golden boy of his family, a magnetic presence destined to inherit a sprawling empire. His charm, his power, and his perfection made him unstoppable until a car crash shattered his life and left him confined to a wheelchair. His once-loyal followers turned their backs, leaving him drowning in the bitterness of betrayal. She was living proof of her family-a forgotten daughter whose dreams of becoming a doctor kept her sane amidst years of neglect. All she wanted in life was freedom, but fate had other plans. Forced into a contract marriage with the epitome of misery, she found herself engulfed in a battle she never asked for. Their worlds collide in a storm of resentment and vulnerability. Underneath his bitterness, though, lies the ruins of a man who had everything to lose-and the dim hope of someone who could help him find it again. As she works her way through his fury, and he pushes against her kindness, a bond forms-a bond neither expected. But with jealous rivals scheming in the shadows and old wounds threatening to tear them apart, their fight for love becomes a war for survival. Can two broken souls find strength in each other, or will the scars of their pasts destroy them both?

Selena Dacosta had never experienced love throughout her whole life, not even from her own parents. To shield themselves from the potential shame of her kleptomania, She was forced to live with her poor aunt in Italy. Years later, Selena's past mistake resurfaces, forcing her into a contract marriage with the most unexpected person: Jake Marino, a handsome CEO and her best friend's fiancé. Despite Jake's initial resentment, he proposes the marriage to hide a secret of his own, his face blindness and protect Rose, the love of his life. But Selena's newfound love is tested when a shocking kidnapping and a life-altering night throw their world into chaos. When she discovers she's pregnant with twins, she decides to keep it a secret and elope to New York, where she transforms into a powerful CEO. Can their story of hate turning into love survive the challenges thrown their way? Dive into this heartwarming tale of family, forgiveness, and a possibility of a second chance at love as you flip until the last page of this book.