* His hot breath fans my neck as he presses an open mouth kiss there "Walking away just like that huh Mrs Bernardi?" He brings his face up touching his forehead with mine His hooded eyes on me then on my lips "Then I guess you really are weak" He says provoking me. I clench my jaw glaring at him "Fuck you" I try to hit his chest to remove myself from his hold but I couldn't, his grip was too strong that I couldn't even move "Let. Me. Go" I grit my teeth glaring at him "Why?" He mumbles in a mocking tone as he kisses my cheek trailing down to my jaw biting down there I gasp "Afraid that you'll fall in love?" He flickers his gaze to mine, His eyes were hooded A smirk touches his lips We stay there looking in each other's eyes, his forehead stays connected with mine, His lips merely inches away from mine but he don't kiss me, He just.... Stays there. We stay lost in our haze when I speak "It will destroy us" I say whisper still caught in trance while looking in his eyes "You and me both" I whisper to him "Does it matter?" He mutters and I barely heard him before he finally closes the distance between us by pressing his lips on mine -------------------- Luca Bernardi, heir to the ruthless Italian mafia, rules with cold precision and an iron fist. Alisa Vernost, the fiery sister of his sworn enemy, is everything he shouldn't want yet everything he can't resist. Bound by a marriage neither chose, their worlds collide in a storm of hate, power, and forbidden desire. Every glance ignites fury. Every touch blurs the line between love and war. Enemies by blood. Lovers by fate. Will their hatred consume them... or will surrender destroy them both? STRITCLY FOR ADULT READERS ONLY 18+

"What are you doing" I panted my eyes travelling towards his bee stung lips. "Tasting you" he said coming closer to bite my bottom lip. "And right now you taste too good to let go" ********* Aleena has always lived a safe life. she never wanted to enjoy the rush of danger and hadn't plan to, she had her life planned out for her the way she expected things to go. that was until her boyfriend decided to cheat on her, landing herself on a one way flight to Italy with Donatello, a notorious mobster. He was an unemotional, cocky, self- centred control freak, that let his rage get the best of him. after losing a bet in a game of poker, she was sent to Italy to keep his sister company to try and pay him back the money she owed. Until they both agree to play for her freedom. Donatello had no idea what he was thinking when he decided to play with Aleena. from the moment he saw those big round eyes he knew he had to keep her close no matter what. so when he decided to take her to Italy with him he knew it was a terrible idea. she was like a drug. a drug he wanted to taste. One he wanted to become addicted too. One he wanted nothing more but to keep all to himself. #2 empowerment #1 poker #1 mine #2 hot

#COMPLETED [UNEDITED] R18|ROMANCE|DRAMA|MATURECONTENT Cassandra Monasterio, a devoted and considerate daughter, had always adhered to her parents' wishes, never causing them any disappointment. However, her life took an unexpected turn when her father insisted she marry a stranger, Andrei Villa Cruz, a renowned and affluent businessman. For the first time, Cassandra resisted her parents' plan, only to discover a hidden truth behind her father's sudden proposal. Andrei Villa Cruz, the chosen groom, brought a wave of uncertainty into Cassandra's life. Despite her initial objections, she eventually acquiesced, hoping for a harmonious marriage. Yet her hope crumbled when she learned about her fiancé's relationship with another woman. This revelation shattered Cassandra's dreams of a blissful marriage, making her realize that their union would be nothing more than an empty cage, chaining them in a loveless marriage. Started: 05/22/20 Ended: 06/25/20

Esperance Sofia Velez is a young, efficient, and breadwinner of her family. Natutong maging responsable sa murang edad sa kadahilanang maagang nawala ang kaniyang mga magulang. Bilang isang breadwinner, ano pa kaya ang kaya niyang gawin para sa pamilya kung ito ay palubog na? In order to save her family from sudden debt and circumstances, she thinks it is a safe choice to marry a filthy rich man that can bring her up to the skies again. Everything was going well for her until an unexpected nasty, steamy, and lustful night occurred. It's over. She has already fallen in love with another man. But... is it suitable to call her tall, hot, and jaw-dropping lover as her paramour? Posted: September 5, 2021 Completed: August 24, 2022

Delilah Martina Reynoso is your typical Maria Clara. She's modest, distinct and there is honor wherever she goes. She doesn't pick fights nor commit evildoing. She is admired by everyone. She did everything. Shun on the things that made her waste. Just to end up being imprisoned. Imprisoned with hatred, suffering from a grieving heart. Its pieces went missing on the cold floor. Her heart says it's over. It's done. She needs to close the book and disappear. Indeed, she disappears, her old self disappeared. Now, she's back stronger, fiercer, and... hotter. Making the crowd drool again. She pledged that she'll never do everything for him again. To protect him... from her. But that's falsehood, she's still his slave. She's always there, planning to steal his attention. Date started: May 2020 Date ended: October 2020

In a garden full of roses, how many of us cared for a single thorn? Whenever we glide on every single rose, we hate it when our dress gets caught up by a thorn. But you say it's your favorite? How much pain can you endure by accepting that every single rose has multiple thorns that can prick you, hurt you, and leave you wounded? For Hardin Grathia Costan, the thorns should be hidden. It should be buried and should never see the light of day. Iyon ang palaging utos ng kaniyang boyfriend. Kapalit ng lahat ng naitulong nito sa kaniya simula nang mawala ang kaniyang mga magulang. Sa pag-aaral at sa buhay na meron siya ngayon. Ayos lang sa kaniyang sumunod palagi sa utos. After all, everyone loves roses, their petals, and their sweet scent. Everyone yearns for perfection. Hindi tinatanggap kung hindi perpekto. Iniiwan kapag hindi sumusunod. She's so used to being the perfect girlfriend. The obedient one. A trophy. Her boyfriend can make her do a lot of things that even she, herself, cannot imagine doing. Change the way she dresses? Stop listening to her favorite artists. Even zip her mouth while he cheats? Okay. But when an unexpected thing happened, her boyfriend needed the money to save his grandmother, his only parent growing up. He traded her for millions. And now, she needed to be a girlfriend for someone she didn't even love. His boyfriend's boss, Flame Augustus Monforte. By the hopes that someday, all of her sacrifices for him would be reciprocated. But how is that Flame able to take out the thorn from the rose I built? I thought it was supposed to be hidden. It should be buried, right? Never to see the light of day? Why am I confused all of a sudden? I am giving him the rose that everyone wants but... why is he craving for my thorns? Started: May 9, 2023 Ended: December 26, 2023

Justina Alvarez is a beginner broadcast journalist. A fresh graduate who wants to practice her profession she will do everything to be the best at it. Ngunit paano niya magagawa 'yon kung ang priority ng BPC Network ay kung paano maiaahon ang kanilang prangkisa? Magiging priority niya pa rin kaya ang pag-blossom ng kaniyang career kung ipapatapon siya sa lugar kung saan naghahari ang kasamaan? Andalucia - a city where evilness is a norm and never a myth. The more evil, the better. Hindi na nakakalabas kung sinong pumasok at hindi na makikita kung sino ang makakalabas. A murderous place, distant and eerie. The three suburbs it has - Riviera, Valdaro and Loniego were in a race on who's the most evil of them all. If it will help her, then yes! Handang-handa niyang hinarap ang tarangkahan ng bayan ng Andalucia. She believes that they can survive as long as her team is with her. And yes, every story is worth telling! Kaya natatakot man, hinarap niya ang mga taong nakaitim para iabot ang permit nila upang makapasok. Ngunit nang makita niyang wala na ang kaniyang team sa kaniyang likuran, parang gumuho ang kaniyang mundo. Pinaalis ba sila... o iniwan siya ng mga ito? The wind blew, and the whisper said, "This is a kidnap for ransom." Started: May 15, 2025 Ended: January 21, 2026 Written by: lustrouspluma

Leyton Rossi would go to any lengths to make sure he gets Kristina Sayson. Kristina would try anything to escape the alluring stranger who claimed to own her. But there's no escaping the devil, is there? Leyton Rossi has been stalking the unsuspecting innocent girl for years. Made sure she remained untouched. And when things got out of hands, he swooped in, leaving Kristina no chance but to submit to him. Or will she? ‼️THIS BOOK IS WRITTEN IN TAGALOG-ENGLISH‼️ ************************************* This is a fast-paced story and is NOT for the slow-burn romance girlies. This a romance book with dark themes and unconventional characters. This is not for the faint of heart. Read at your own risk. Tropes: Arranged marriage romance He fell first, he fell harder Forced Proximity No cheating Virgin FMC Morally grey MMC Completed: May 2024

Silver Rossi despise Reid Allegre's guts. She detests his arrogant attitude, his dark aura and his alluring face. She swore to hate him for as long as she lives. However, lines began to blur when Reid started to give her his undivided and unnerving attention. And as the saying goes, there's a thin line between love and hate and they might just burn each other in the process. *************************** ‼️THIS BOOK IS WRITTEN IN TAGALOG-ENGLISH‼️ This is a fast-paced story and is NOT for the slow-burn romance girlies. This a romance book with dark themes and unconventional characters. This is not for the faint of heart. Read at your own risk. Tropes: Enemies to lovers romance Angst No cheating Virgin FMC Morally grey MMC Started: September 2024 Complete: December 2024

As a psychiatrist and psychologist, Grant Crown strives to avoid complications, such as relationships and love. But when he crosses paths with Sussex Eindenborough, Grant finds himself embracing all the complexities related to her, eventually making him break his rules. *** Initially arranged to marry his older brother Kreston, getting interested in Sussex Eindenborough is a big no-no for Grant Crown. As someone who avoids complications, entangling himself with someone like Sussex is too complicated for his liking. He then pushes the thought aside, but he always finds himself thinking about her and wanting to be near her. With Grant willing to break his own rules just to have her by his side, and Sussex striving for her freedom and dreams, can they set aside the complexities and build the relationship they both long for? Or will the secrets and challenges surrounding them crumble what they have and drive them further apart? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano