My Stepbrother Is My Forbidden Mate Aria Bennett thought moving into her mother's new husband's mansion would be the biggest nightmare of her life. She was wrong. Her new stepbrother, Kael Blackwood, is everything she can't stand—arrogant, reckless, ridiculously popular, and painfully aware of how much girls want him. He's the last person Aria wants to deal with, especially when his world is filled with dangerous secrets, powerful wolves, and rules she barely understands. So she makes one rule for herself: stay away from Kael. But fate has other plans. Kael's wolf recognizes Aria as his mate. There's just one problem. They're step-siblings, and although they share no blood, their forbidden bond could cost Kael his position, destroy his family's reputation, and put both their lives at risk. Kael knows he should reject the bond. Aria knows she should never fall for him. But staying away becomes harder with every passing day, especially when the boy who once treated her like an inconvenience starts becoming the only person she can trust. Then the dreams begin. Memories of a life Aria never lived. Faces she doesn't recognize. A past that seems determined to catch up with her. As hidden pack secrets unravel and an unknown threat draws closer, Aria begins to question everything she knows about herself—and the bond tying her to Kael. Some bonds are forbidden. Some secrets should have stayed buried. And some destinies are dangerous enough to destroy everyone who dares to challenge them.

Akala ni Seraphina Elise Valderama, pera lang ang kayang sumira sa isang pamilya. Hanggang sa isang araw, isang lalaking nagngangalang Damian Alexander Montenegro ang bumili sa utang na matagal nang nagpapahirap sa kanila. Si Damian ay isang makapangyarihang CEO na sanay makuha ang lahat ng gusto niya. Malamig, mapagkalkula, at halos imposibleng basahin ang tunay na iniisip. Para sa kanya, bawat problema ay may solusyon, at bawat tao ay may katumbas na halaga. Kaya nang ialok niya kay Seraphina ang pagkakataong mabayaran ang utang ng pamilya nito kapalit ng pagtatrabaho sa ilalim niya, wala itong ibang pagpipilian kundi ang tanggapin. Simple lang sana ang kasunduan: magtatrabaho siya, babayaran ang utang, at tuluyan nang makakalaya ang pamilya niya. Pero hindi nagtagal, napansin ni Seraphina na may mas malalim na dahilan kung bakit siya inilapit ni Damian sa mundo nito. Sa likod ng marangyang mansyon, mamahaling suit, at malawak na imperyong negosyo, may mga lihim na matagal nang nakabaon—mga lihim na maaaring magpabago sa lahat ng pinaniniwalaan niya tungkol sa kanyang pamilya. At habang mas nakikilala niya ang lalaking dapat sana ay kinatatakutan niya, mas nahihirapan siyang pigilan ang sariling mahulog sa kanya. Ngunit paano kung ang lalaking unti-unting nagiging tahanan niya ang siya ring may hawak ng susi sa pagkawasak ng kanilang pamilya? Paano kung ang pagmamahal na akala niya ay totoo ay nagsimula lamang bilang isang plano? Sa mundong pinamumunuan ng pera, kapangyarihan, at mga kasinungalingang kayang magbaon ng katotohanan, kailangan ni Seraphina na pumili: ipaglaban ang pamilyang matagal niyang pinoprotektahan, o pagkatiwalaan ang lalaking minsang bumili sa kanilang kalayaan. Dahil may mga utang na kayang bayaran ng pera. Pero may mga sugat na hindi kayang pagalingin ng kahit anong halaga—lalo na kapag ang puso mo ang naging kabayaran.

Evelyn Carter never dreamed of becoming a princess. She only wanted a peaceful life, far away from the cruelty of the family that never truly loved her.But when her father arranges her marriage to Prince Sinclair Alexander Valemont, she has no choice but to leave everything behind and become the bride of the kingdom's most feared royal.Known as the Poisoned Prince, Sinclair is ruthless, cold, and dangerous. A mysterious illness has slowly consumed his body and tormented his mind, leaving him a man even the royal court fears. He wants no wife, no affection, and certainly no innocent girl who trembles whenever he looks at her.Their marriage is nothing more than a political arrangement.Sinclair gives Evelyn one warning: never expect him to love her.Yet Evelyn's gentle heart and quiet courage begin to reach the parts of him that even the poison could not destroy. For the first time in years, Sinclair finds peace in someone's presence. And before he realizes it, the prince who once rejected his bride becomes the man who cannot bear to see her hurt.But love is dangerous inside a palace filled with secrets.As Evelyn uncovers the truth behind her husband's illness, she discovers that the poison threatening his life is only part of a much darker conspiracy. Someone wants the crown, and they are willing to destroy anyone standing in their way.Can a girl who was never loved become the strength of a prince who has forgotten how to love?And when the kingdom turns against them, will their marriage survive the secrets that could tear them apart?He was forced to marry her. He never expected her to become his greatest reason to live.

Isang gabi, may duguang lalaking bumagsak sa harap ni Elena Reyes. Hindi niya kilala ang lalaki. Wala itong wallet, telepono, o kahit anong pagkakakilanlan. Ang alam lang niya, may taong naghahanap dito at mukhang hindi maganda ang dahilan. Pero hindi niya kayang iwan ang isang taong nangangailangan ng tulong. Dinala niya ito sa ligtas na lugar at inalagaan hanggang sa magkamalay. Bago tuluyang bumangon ang lalaki, isang bagay lang ang sinabi nito. “If they find me, you’re in danger too.” Pagkatapos noon, nawala siya. Akala ni Elena, tapos na ang kakaibang gabing iyon. Hanggang sa muli niyang makita ang lalaki at malaman niyang Nathaniel Cruz ang pangalan nito, isang dating imbestigador na ilang taon nang naghahanap ng katotohanan tungkol sa pagkamatay ng kanyang ina. Mas lalong nagbago ang lahat nang makita ni Elena ang pangalan ng kanyang ama sa isang lumang dokumentong konektado sa kaso. May alam ba ang pamilya niya tungkol sa pagkamatay ng ina ni Nathaniel? At bakit tila may mga bagay na pilit itinatago ng kanyang mga magulang? Habang magkasama nilang hinahanap ang katotohanan, mas lalo ring napapalapit si Elena kay Nathaniel. Alam niyang maraming sikreto ang lalaki, pero sa bawat araw na kasama niya ito, mas nahihirapan siyang lumayo. Hanggang sa matuklasan niya ang pinakamasakit na katotohanan. Hindi aksidente ang pagkikita nila. May dahilan kung bakit siya nilapitan ni Nathaniel. At ang lalaking unti-unti niyang minahal ay maaaring siya ring taong pinakamapanganib niyang pagkatiwalaan.