He paid to control her. Sa isang eksklusibong underground auction, isang daang milyong dolyar ang ipinusta kapalit ng isang babae. Sa mata ng iba, isa lang siyang premyo; maganda, mailap at hindi dapat hawakan. Isa siyang lihim na nabalot sa katahimikan at karangyaan. But to him, she was something more. She was a challenge. He bought her not out of love, but out of power. In his world, everything had a price, and everything could be owned. But she didn't break the way he expected. She didn't surrender. Instead, she stayed, and started unraveling the darkness he spent years hiding. Ngayon, sa mundong ginagalawan ng kontrol at yaman, may isang bagay siyang hindi inaasahang isusugal, ang puso niyang akala niya'y matagal nang sarado. Because in the end, some women aren't meant to be bought, and some hearts cost more than billions.

I took a deep breath."Antonio I...I'm pregnant."His smile suddenly faded and his brown eyes turned darker by the second. He removed my hands from his."She was right. I can't believe that manipulative bitch was right I thought you were different. I thought you weren't like that."I looked at him in confusion. "What the hell are you talking about Antonio?"I asked him without beating around the bush. "You know exactly what I'm talking about. You used and trapped me all at once and like the idiot I was. I allowed you to."He yelled, with venom lacing his words."I don't want to see you and I don't want anything to do with that thing inside of you."I was on the verge of tears but didn't want to show him that."I want all your things gone when I return home." **** Venus Angelopolis is forced into a marriage for her brother's life because of a feud that started years ago between the two families. When she meets Antonio she wants nothing to do with him especially after he admits commitment is not for him but things take a turn one drunken night which results in an unexpected pregnancy. Antonio De Vaio finest, youngest, and most successful bachelor of New York claims that love isn't anywhere to be found in his long and complicated book. Seeing Venus for the first time caused him to misjudge her drastically so he lays down his rules from the start but when his brother Luca returns with a magnetic attraction towards Venus one drunken night Antonio begins to see a side to her that wasn't there before which causes his point of view towards her to change immensely.

"She was never theirs to hate. But now, she's everything they need." > They gave her pain. She gave them love. Alesia - the second-born twin in the most feared mafia family - was born into blame. Blamed for Alessio's weakness. Treated as a curse. Abused. Beaten. Shunned. Until one night, at just 12 years old, she ran away in silence. But even through the pain, she loved them. Always. She never stopped thinking the best of them - even when they gave her their worst. Now, at 16, she's back - unknowingly stepping into the same school her mafia family controls from the shadows. What they don't know: the girl they once destroyed... is the same girl their hearts can't forget. She is beautiful inside and out. Soft-spoken. Kind. Gentle. Her innocence now haunts them. The very love they rejected... is now their obsession. Especially Alessio, her twin - who would tear apart the world just to have her close again. They don't deserve her. But they can't breathe without her. The Mafia's Forsaken Rose - A story of cruelty, innocence, obsession, and a girl who bloomed with love even when she was buried in hate.

-Completed- We were married for a year. It was a dream marriage, and my husband was a dream man. Unfortunately, someone from his family was deadly set on destroying our lives. And, one day, when I was not expecting, everything was gone. My husband kicked me out of our home. He humiliated me in the worst possible way. Told me to never dare show my face again in front of him. He divorced me like I was nothing. Now... Tags: HEA, grovel, happy ending, marriage, divorce, regret, forgiveness Main couple: Nicholas and Rebecca No cheating. No other women or men. Celibate. Besotted hero. Besotted ex-husband. Grovel. Happy ending for the main couple. Second chance. Divorce. Separation for week/months. Possessive. Mine. Strong language. Sex scenes. Chapters: 20-25 chapters with epilogues "How can I, babe? How can I leave, how can I leave? Babe, don't ask me to leave. I know I don't deserve the time of your day. But I can't stay away my love. I can't. Please, If you have any mercy to spare me, I will take it. Anything you want to give me, I will accept. Just don't ask me to leave... Rebecca....!" Just read if you like HEA and forgiveness.

(This story is written in Filipino language mixed with a little English ) *UNEDITED / Not proofread VERSION* Luke Contrero badly wants the innocent and very beautiful Isabelle dela Vega. He was even willing to marry her just to have her. Isabelle thought that they will have years of marital bliss but an immensely hot beast like Luke can never be controlled. Her dream turned into a nightmare.He is well-known while she is a nobody. He lusted after her but she loved him. He wanted to possess her body and soul and she gave herself and heart to him. He broke her so she escaped him.......or has she? *NOT SUITABLE FOR MINORS* ©All rights reserved Cover photo by Rey Jomar Highmore/RhanTheBookBunny

"I'm not good enough for you." I say to him. He looks at me and wipes the tears from my cheeks. "You're more than enough for me." I start to shake my head but he holds my face to make me look at him. "Listen to me, I may not know you but I can already tell that you're gonna be the death of me. You're so beautiful, sexy and gorgeous. I need you. We need you." I know he's talking about him and his wolf. But I don't know. Should I stay with him? Or help him out and reject him? For Karisma life was rather torture or boring. Nothing particularly exciting or interesting happened to her. Except that she gets bullied everyday because of her appearance. She is the alphas beautiful daughter. But when she finds out that her mate is the guy that every girl wants, she thinks about rejecting him. For Damian, he is excited to meet his mate. He is the sexy, popular, bad ass guy in school. What happens when he finds out that his mate doesn't want him ? Karisma's life just got more interesting.

THE BLOODHOUNDS #2 BILLIONAIRE-MAFIA ROMANCE KAYDEN GRANT, 29 He's known to be the most ruthless Billionaire. He doesn't believe in giving. He only takes. He won't help a person unless he gets something in return. He only played games that he knew he'd win. His words are law. TATIANA KNIGHT, 21 A princess in distress who wants to escape the palace. When everyone wants to be a princess, she hates herself for being one. All she ever wanted was freedom, the freedom to decide what she wanted to be, which was a doctor. KAYDEN and TATIANA met to help each other, but she caused so much trouble in his life that he couldn't stop thinking about her day and night.

COMPLETED Laurent Gideon Jimenez is the youngest mayor of the town San Jimenez. Renowned as the attractive and perfect Mayor not only because of his good looks, but also because of his excellent performance as the municipality's alkald. When the typhoon wreak havoc on their province. Mayor Laurent rushed to every barangay to give assistance who was damaged by the typhoon, and it was there he met the woman who piqued his interest and desire which may potentially can affect his position and immaculate image. _ Started: May 19, 2022. Continue: April 9, 2024 End: October 6, 2024

#COMPLETED [UNEDITED] R18|ROMANCE|DRAMA|MATURECONTENT Azaia De Castro concealed a secret agony beneath her glamorous facade-she was trapped in a loveless marriage that bound her in chains of despair. Powerless to escape the clutches of her oppressive husband, Azaia harbored a silent prayer for freedom, yearning for someone to rescue her from the depths of her unhappiness. She then met Xenoah Manzato, an enigmatic figure whose motives remain shrouded in mystery. As their paths entwined, Azaia discovered an unexpected refuge in Xenoah's presence. With him, she found solace, security, and a breath of fresh air amidst the stifling constraints of her marriage. Yet, as their connection deepened, Azaia grappled with a moral dilemma. She remained bound by the chains of her marriage, unsure of how to sever ties with her husband and embrace the newfound freedom she craved. Caught between loyalty and desire, will she find the courage to follow her heart, or will the shackles of her past continue to imprison her? S: 08/21/20 E: 09/28/20

[PUBLISHED under LIB] #2. "If liking you is a crime then why don't you convict me, attorney?"