Guarded Desire

Dark, sensual, power-driven, with a slow-burn romance escalating to intense passion.Premise: A young, inexperienced secretary, Elena Hart, lands a job at Blackthorne Enterprises under the enigmatic and domineering CEO, Damien Blackthorne. What starts as a professional dynamic spirals into a dangerous game of control, desire, and secrets-both in the office and behind closed doors.

Arrogant billionaire CEO Damien Sinclair is ruthless in business and even colder in love. He doesn't care about the people he steps on-until one of them steps back. Enter Elena Carter, a sharp-tongued maid who takes a job in his penthouse with one goal: revenge. Damien destroyed her family, leaving them in ruins, and now she's going to make him pay. But she never expected the man behind the suit-his dangerous charm, his touch that ignites something forbidden, or the way he pulls her deeper into a world of power, lust, and betrayal. As their fiery hatred transforms into a passion neither of them can resist, one night changes everything. An unexpected pregnancy binds them forever. Now, with a manipulative ex clawing her way back into Damien's life and dark secrets threatening to be exposed, Elena must decide: Is revenge worth losing her heart? And when Damien learns the truth, will he fight for her... or destroy her?

Ex-spouses Ethan Carter and Sienna Blake had the perfect marriage-until a devastating misunderstanding tore them apart. Years later, they are forced back together by a chilling mystery: Ethan receives a call from a voice he thought was long gone, warning him that someone is out for blood-his and Sienna's. With their past filled with unanswered questions, betrayal, and buried emotions, they soon realize that their divorce was orchestrated by someone who wanted them apart. Now, drawn into a high-stakes game of revenge, Ethan and Sienna must work together to uncover the truth before it's too late. But as their enemies close in, so do their feelings-intense, undeniable, and more dangerous than ever. Will they unravel the mystery before they lose their lives... or their hearts again?

To pay off her family's debt, Alina Moretti is forced into a contract marriage with Dante Valenti, the ruthless and feared leader of the Valenti Mafia. He believes Alina is responsible for his sister's death and marries her to make her suffer. However, as truths unravel and his hatred turns into obsession, Dante finds himself trapped between vengeance and love.

When rising actress Lena Carter lands her first major lead role, the last thing she expects is to be paired with Noah Sinclair, the insufferably arrogant A-list actor she's despised since their first disastrous meeting. Forced to work together on the set of a high-profile romance film, their off-screen clashes threaten to derail production. But as scripted passion bleeds into reality, their fiery tension turns into something neither of them saw coming.

Isabella never expected to fall for her arrogant, demanding boss, Alexander Wolfe. As his secretary, she was supposed to follow his orders, not crave his touch. But when a single, stolen moment ignites an undeniable passion, resisting him becomes impossible. Alexander is used to being in control, in business and in the bedroom. From the moment Isabella walked into his office, he knew she was his. But she fights him at every turn, determined to keep her walls up. As their dangerous game of power and seduction escalates, desire turns into something neither of them expected-something deeper, something real. But with passion comes risk, and surrendering to love means letting go of control. Will Isabella take the ultimate leap of faith? Or will their love story burn out before it truly begins?

6 years ago, Lydia suffered a brutal betrayal orchestrated by her own husband and step-sister, who drugged her and framed her. In a twist of fate, she ended up having a one-night stand with a stranger. Don't even remember what he looked like. Later, in the throes of death, she discovered the truth about her mother's death all those years ago. In the blink of an eye, she lost everything. 6 years later, Lydia returned with her genius son, vowing to exact revenge on all her enemies! Little did she know, she encountered an incredibly familiar man at the airport! *** The man was briskly pushing open the door to the restroom, heading to the urinal. Even with such a mundane action, he did it with unparalleled elegance and grace. Lydia, following him in a daze, saw his fierce lower body and suddenly snapped back to reality. She let out a high-pitched scream, instinctively covering her eyes with her hands, her cheeks flushed, and stood there stiffly, unsure of what to do. Lambert furrowed his brows slightly but remained calm as he continued to relieve himself. The sound of water hitting the urinal made Lydia's face even redder. She angrily shouted, "You pervert!" Little did Lydia know that Lambert, seeing her in this state, had a flicker of recognition in his eyes. Memories from many years ago flashed through his mind, and his heart couldn't help but stir. It was her!

The dream of everyone with regards to marriage is to be able to find that special someone and settle down with them. Even arranged marriages grant you an opportunity to meet your partner briefly before the wedding. How will you feel about waking up in the morning with someone sleeping next to you who is not just anyone but your legally married partner yet with no memory of how that had happened in just a few hours of going out the previous day? This is the story of Jason Haward and Julia Harrison, two strangers trapped in a marriage they never planned. The quest to find out why led to the unfolding of a mystery which made them realize they are both living a lie. To find out more, read this amazing story of love, betrayal, revenge and murder.

Anabel found out she was pregnant and dialed her husband's number to share the good news to him. They have been married for two years without a child. Desmond's mother had been accusing her of being barren and unproductive. When the call was picked, she was flabbergasted and broken. She was hearing a loud moan of feminine voice. "Ohh! Yeah! Don't stop fucking me! Fuck me harder baby!" accompanied with sound of skins slapping against the other. She went home to confront her husband and end up receiving a divorce paper. Desmond divorced him for a lady his mother was rooting. Few months later when he found out that his ex-wife is a billionaire heiress and she is pregnant with twins, he went crazy!

In order to fulfill her grandfather's last wish, Stella entered into a hasty marriage with an ordinary man she had never met before. However, even after becoming husband and wife on paper, they each led separate lives, barely crossing paths. A year later, Stella returned to Seamarsh City, hoping to finally meet her mysterious husband. To her astonishment, he sent her a text message, unexpectedly pleading for a divorce without ever having met her in person. Gritting her teeth, Stella replied, "So be it. Let’s get a divorce!" Following that, Stella made a bold move and joined the Prosperity Group, where she became a public relations officer that worked directly for the company’s CEO, Matthew. The handsome and enigmatic CEO was already bound in matrimony, and was known to be unwaveringly devoted to his wife in private. Unbeknownst to Stella, her mysterious husband was actually her boss, in his alternate identity! Determined to focus on her career, Stella deliberately kept her distance from the CEO, although she couldn't help but notice his deliberate attempts to get close to her. As time went on, her elusive husband had a change of heart. He suddenly refused to proceed with the divorce. When would his alternate identity be uncovered? Amidst a tumultuous blend of deception and profound love, what destiny awaited them?

Madisyn was stunned to discover that she was not her parents' biological child. Due to the real daughter's scheming, she was kicked out and became a laughingstock. Thought to be born to peasants, Madisyn was shocked to find that her real father was the richest man in the city, and her brothers were renowned figures in their respective fields. They showered her with love, only to learn that Madisyn had a thriving business of her own. "Stop pestering me!" said her ex-boyfriend. "My heart only belongs to Jenna." "How dare you think that my woman has feelings for you?" claimed a mysterious bigwig.

For ten years, Daniela showered her ex-husband with unwavering devotion, only to discover she was just his biggest joke. Feeling humiliated yet determined, she finally divorced him. Three months later, Daniela returned in grand style. She was now the hidden CEO of a leading brand, a sought-after designer, and a wealthy mining mogul—her success unveiled at her triumphant comeback. Her ex-husband’s entire family rushed over, desperate to beg for forgiveness and plead for another chance. Yet Daniela, now cherished by the famed Mr. Phillips, regarded them with icy disdain. "I’m out of your league."