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Embracing Your Fire (SERIE FEROCI 13) by elyjindria
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Arranged to be married, Althea Santillan is determined to make Yvo McKaile fall in love with her. However, everything falls apart when she unexpectedly shares a steamy night with Aristov, the man who turns out to be Yvo's father. *** To pay off her family's debts, Althea Santillan does her best to push through with her marriage to Yvo McKaile. She is determined to make him fall for her at all costs, but Yvo plans to do otherwise. Frustrated by the situation, she decides to go to a bar to unwind. There, she meets Aristov, the guy she spends a steamy night with. Despite the undeniable attraction between them, Althea believes that their connection should end there. However, fate seems to have other plans... Aristov turns out to be Yvo's father, and he doesn't want to let her go. Now entangled in this twisted situation, can Althea carry out her original plans and fix the mess that she's in? Or will she choose to set aside everything and let her feelings win? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano
Off the Chains (Love-Struck Series 2) by elyjindria
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(Love-Struck Series 2) COMPLETE Russ Zairan Prodigalidad learned to be independent at a young age, after his parents found out that he was gay. His parents never treated him with kindness after finding out about his sexuality, and yet, he still longed for his parents' love and approval to the point that he stopped having relationships. But Russ' plan took a turn when he met Rhiatt's friend, Leander Castiel Sorrento. At first, Russ was drawn to Leander's friendly and gentle personality... until he discovered Leander's true colors when Rhiatt wasn't around. STARTED: July 6, 2025 FINISHED: August 29, 2025
Beat Around the Bush (Love-Struck Series 1) by elyjindria
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(Love-Struck Series 1) COMPLETE Rhiatt De Roxas grew up in an overly religious family, and it was also instilled in his mind that homosexual relationships are considered a sin. When he heard that the most handsome man in their neighborhood, Evron Vance Gallegos, liked him, Rhiatt was disgusted beyond words. He began openly showing his hatred toward Evron and expressed his disgust for everything about him... but it turned out Evron didn't like him at all. And for some unknown reason, Rhiatt doesn't like the fact that he's not Evron's type. STARTED: March 29, 2025 FINISHED: July 5, 2025
Costantino | A Mafia Romance (Complete) by byzahra_xo
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Forced into a marriage neither of them wanted, a fierce Greek mafia princess and a ruthless Sicilian underboss must navigate a storm of power, passion, and betrayal-only to discover that their greatest battle might be against their own hearts. *** They hated each other from the moment they met, but little did they know, they were destined to be together. Millicent Rhea Darmos: Princess of the Greek Mafia. At 25 years old, she's established herself as a self proclaimed boss bitch, running her own publishing company. But now it's time she fulfils her duty to her family's organisation. It's time she gets married. Costantino Salvatore Accardi: Underboss and Heir to the Sicilian Mafia. At 28 years old, he has no interest in settling down-he already has it all. He believes in family above all, so why bring in an outsider? Yet, after a strange string of events, the two of them find themselves thrust into married life. It's full of chaos, drama and all kinds of tension. The question is, how do they survive their marriage and the storm that follows? *** "I've never kissed anyone." My voice trembled with a tinge of vulnerability - something I hated. But Costa didn't seem to mind that I was nervous or anxious. "Good. You're mine." He spoke so seriously, without a flicker of doubt as he took my hand in his. "So you want it be special, principessa?" "Every girl's first kiss is special." I whispered, watching as he brought my hand up to his lips. "I only care about yours."
Dosage of Serotonin by inksteady
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Started: 04/27/2021 Ended: 08/24/2021 Ang hirap palang tumanda. Ang hirap magbayad ng bills. Ang hirap suportahan ng pamilyang akala ay isang milyon ang suweldo mo. Ang hirap ngumiti sa nanay na mataas ang tingin sa'yo pero hindi ka kayang ipagtanggol. Ang hirap tabihan sa hapagkainan ng tatay na pinag-uubusan mo ng pera pero hindi ka maalala. Ang hirap mag-abot ng tulong sa kapatid na baon sa utang. Ang hirap intindihin ng hipag na nakakapagpa-rebond pa kahit kapos na kapos na. Ang hirap pakisamahan ng bunsong halos ilahad ang mga palad tuwing makikita ka. Ang hirap ngitian ng mga taong tanong nang tanong kung bakit hindi ka pa nakakapag-asawa. Ang hirap humarap sa mundong isasampal sa'yo na mag-isa ka. Tulong, bigay, utang. Isang iling mo lang, madamot ka na. Kasama mo sila kapag may maibibigay ka, pero hindi mo sila mahahanap kapag wala na. Ikaw ang kakayod, sila ang tutuka. Ikaw ang iiyak sa pagod, sila ang magtatamasa. Iyon ang summary ng buhay ko. Sobra-sobra ang naririnig na paghingi, kulang na kulang ang naririnig na pasasalamat. Sobra-sobra ang pagpapasensya, kulang na kulang ang natatanggap na pagpapahalaga. Sobra-sobra ang binabayaran, kulang na kulang sa kasiyahan. Kaya nang dumating sa buhay ko ang nag-iisang lalaking hindi ako nakita bilang naglalakad na alkansya, ang nag-iisang lalaking nakinig sa mahabang listahan ko ng problema, ang nag-iisang lalaking nagbigay sa akin ng kakaibang saya, ipinangako ko sa sarili na sa gitna ng hirap ng pagtanda, magtitiis ako basta't siya ang kasama. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay pagtalikod sa minahal na pamilya. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay paglaban sa mundong pinatatakbo ng kapangyarihan at pera. Kahit pa ang kapalit noon ay ang pagdurusa't pag-iisa. Siya ang ginhawa, pahinga, at kasiyahan ko. Dumating man ang araw na tanaw ko na ang dulo. Dumating man ang araw na wala na kaming sagot sa lahat ng bakit at paano. Dumating man ang araw na pareho na kaming talo.
THE HILARIOUS HUSBAND (LEE BROTHERS #2) by Miss_Ahyenxii
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•COMPLETED• 🔞NOT FOR MINORS🔞 •READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!• Hope Ryker Lee, the ultimate prankster, is set to marry Elisse Garcia, an heiress with a temper hotter than the sun and social skills colder than Antarctica. Hope wanted a partner as fun and lively as he is, but Elisse is introverted, snarky, and definitely not interested in playing along with Hope's high-energy antics. For Elisse, the marriage is purely a means to secure her inheritance. So, her master plan? Marry Hope, take over the company, and then kick him out of her life. Simple, right? Not quite. There's a catch: whoever call it quits first loses their claim to their multi-million house. When Hope discovers her scheme, the real fun begins. Hilarious and heated war of pranks, sabotage, and emotional showdowns turn their home into an epic battlefield. Can they survive the chaos, or will they stumble into love amidst the madness? Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughs, schemes, and surprising twists in this comedic clash of opposites! Date Start: September 01, 2024
THE COLD HUSBAND (LEE BROTHERS #3) by Miss_Ahyenxii
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Dr. Love Andrei Lee had it all-fame, brilliance, and a future secured by an arranged marriage to the graceful model, Euphrosyne Saoirse "Ishay" Arcanway. But before he could even meet her, he fell in love with someone else. He canceled the engagement and gave up his inheritance for love. Fate, however, had other plans. On the day he proposed, his girlfriend chose her career abroad and left him behind. Shattered and humiliated, Love Andrei was forced back into the marriage he had once rejected. His pain soon turned to fury when he discovered that Ishay was the reason his ex had left him. To him, she was not only an unwanted wife-but the villain who ruined his life. Driven by bitterness, he vowed to make her suffer. As Ishay endures his cold treatment, she faces a painful choice: stay in the marriage and bear the weight of his hatred-or walk away to save herself from a lifetime of suffering.
THE PERFECT HUSBAND (LEE BROTHERS #1) by Miss_Ahyenxii
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•COMPLETED• Arranged marriage is a longstanding tradition in the Lee family, and as Professor Lee's triplets come of age, they must marry the women chosen by their formidable late great-grandfather, Don Adolfo. Faith Zeican Lee, the kindest and gentlest of the triplets, is first in line, paired with the eldest daughter of the Herald family. Yet, on the eve of their engagement party, Faith's life takes a sudden turn when he encounters Poppy Herald, the shy and innocent youngest sister of his intended bride. As Faith spends time with Poppy, he uncovers the harsh realities of her life, revealing a world of hidden struggles and unspoken pain. Determined to rescue Poppy from her circumstances, Faith devises a plan: call off his engagement, and make Poppy his wife instead. GoodNovel app: Date stared: June 23, 2024 Date finished: August 16, 2024
Territorial Men 3: Brooke Montero (Published Under LIB BARE) by missgrainne
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The only heir of a billionaire was forced to find a bride to get his inheritance. And when he found one, that's when his life turns upside down. Because she doesn't only want money, she also wants a baby. WARNING: Mature Content | R-18 | SPG | I did not proofread this story. Read at your own risk.
Territorial Men 2: Drake Villafuente (Published Under LIB BARE) by missgrainne
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Despite of being a single father, Drake couldn't deny that women still flock on his feet. He could easily find a mother for Blake if he really wants to. But like him, his son is yearning to only one, and that is Alexza-a woman who ran away from him. WARNING: Mature Content | R-18 | SPG | I did not proofread this story. Read at your own risk.