This is essentially a spin off to 'One night, One Secret'. It's three books in one. It's about Miguel Clemente's siblings, Mateo, Victoria, and Isabelle. ~~~~~ Office hours: My Secretary And I. Mateo Clemente is a charming, sarcastic, remorseless businessman. Well, remorseless when it comes to romance at least. Not caring for it and going about his nights in hotel beds where he can indulge in fleeting moments of pleasure without the burden of emotional attachment. And when morning comes, he's early in the office, his mind solely focused on the day's challenges. He meticulously balances his work life and personal life, ensuring the two never collide. __________________________________________ In the sheets of my rival: My Business Rival And I. Victoria Clemente, a formidable presence in the business world, is known as the 'ice queen' due to her cold-hearted nature. Despite her stoic demeanor, she prioritizes her family's business success and romantic relationships are of no importance to her. Although she is married per her mother's request and her mother's chosen bachelor. She feels nothing towards her 'husband' but she does have feeling for one man. Feelings of disdain that is. __________________________________________ Unsolicited protection: My Bodyguard And I. Isabelle Clemente is a vibrant and cheerful young woman who helps run her family's business alongside her older siblings. She has always been doted on by her father, but he recently insisted she have a personal bodyguard who accompanies her everywhere. This frustrates her, as she feels like a child being babysat. Not liking the idea of a stranger shadowing her every move - at meetings, parties, and even dates! Despite her frustration, she accepts the unsolicited protection out of love and respect for her father. 🥇#employer

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𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 ' 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 & 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬' 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 In a world that screams, I stand in despair, My voice drowned out, lost in the air. Chains of tradition tighten each day, I long to escape, but I'm forced to stay. Each breath I take feels heavy and torn, Every mistake a scar I've worn. I crave a sky where I can be free, Away from the walls that imprison me. For now, I sit with my heart in pain, Silent, yet screaming, again and again. Though shattered, a spark in me still survives, Dreaming of freedom where my soul can rise.

He made me his ol' lady. I thought it was because he'd finally seen me as more than my brother's little sister. Until I heard him talking with his ex, I didn't realize he was with me out of guilt, that he'd promised to protect me. So I ran and didn't look back...until I had to go back to find him waiting for me.

I knew my best friend since childhood loved me. I knew it. And when I got back from my business trip, I was going to tell him how I felt, especially when he told me he had something exciting to tell me. But it wasn't that he loved me. He'd gotten married while I was on an overseas business trip to my worst enemy.

One thing is known: Lia is a servant in the Valen family, and she is also Lucas's nanny. Since childhood, she has been taking care of everything for him. Later, he said, "You are just a lowly servant, lost to me. Get out! " Lia truly left, but Lucas, confident in her obedient and well-behaved nature, believed she would return without a care. When they met again, she had become the secretary of a rival, passionately kissing another man, and Lucas was consumed by jealousy. "Darling, come back. Will you come back to me?" he pleaded. That rainy night, Lucas knelt on the ground, humbly begging. Cassius wrapped his arm around her waist and arrogantly declared, "Lucas, Darling is mine." ...... Everyone believed Lia was just Cassius's plaything, waiting for the moment she'd be thrown out. That is, until a video leaked, showing the noble heir of the Ravencroft family tenderly comforting her in his arms. "Baby, be good, bite here," he murmured. ...... Cassius never believed in love at first sight, but for her, it was different. No one knew, but the first time he laid eyes on Lia, his mind was flooded with endless, indescribable thoughts. "When you come to me, I will take you at any cost because my happiness is you, Lia," Cassius vowed.

In this poignant and emotionally charged story, Daniel grapples with the weight of his emotional betrayal while his pregnant wife, Rhea, is left to endure growing isolation at home. As Daniel begins therapy with Dr. Langston, he confronts the guilt, shame, and self-deception that caused his emotional detachment from his marriage. Through quiet introspection and painful honesty, he reveals the choices that distanced him from the woman he once vowed to cherish. Meanwhile, Rhea, nearing the end of her pregnancy, faces the emotional void alone-struggling with anxiety, abandonment, and the fear of what their future holds. A tender exploration of broken trust, emotional reckoning, and the fragile threads of love that may or may not be mended.

Copyright © 2025 by Bookish Dae Xavier Blackwood, the ruthless CEO of a top law firm, has only ever softened for one person: his brilliantly witty wife, Anya. Their marriage is a perfect blend of his quiet intensity and her vibrant humor. Until the night Anya sees what she shouldn't: her husband, disheveled and laughing intimately with his beautiful junior associate, Isabella. Seconds later, an anonymous email arrives, a shockingly explicit photo of the two of them, timestamped that very night.

She loved him for 15+ years... They were childhood sweethearts, then lovers. Each other's firsts. Each other's forever. Kiyara was the only love of his life... But one cruel incident... Forced him to marry someone else. Shattering her heart into pieces. **** Everyone pities the wife who marries a man still in love with someone else. But what about her? The girl he loved first. The one he promised forever. The one he left behind. They call her the other woman- They portray her a villian. This is her story. But the woman who loved him first- And paid the price for it. 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑶𝑻𝑯𝑬𝑹 𝑾𝑶𝑴𝑨𝑵 A story no one dares to tell. Story of three people. Kiyara Raghav Natasha You are warned, this story is not an easy read, if you are sensitive or uncomfortable with complex narratives, mystery and grey characters please refrain from reading it.

He didn't understand love. She never believed she deserved it. Ronan Brennan has made his choice: build a life that's honest, build a business with meaning, and build a family he can protect-with everything he has. Love? That's off the table. He doesn't need it. He just needs someone to walk beside him. Meera Pandey has spent her life fading into the background-until the day she became the only safe space for a little girl who stopped trusting the world. Now, all Meera wants is to hold on to the one person who feels like home... even if the world doesn't make it easy. He sees strength in her silence. She sees gentleness in his storm. A quiet friendship. An unexpected offer. And a chance to build something real-from the ruins. Set in the world of The Placeholder, The Caretaker is a heart-achingly tender story of fragile beginnings, found family, and a love that doesn't come loud-but stays for good.