2013 Nicholas Sparks Challenge (from Debra's Book Cafe)

Mula sa mahirap na pamilya si Natalie De Ocampo ngunit dahil sa kanyang pagtatyaga ay nagawa nyang makapagtapos ng pag aaral upang lumuwas ng maynila para mag apply sa kanyang pinapangarap na kompanya. Naging maganda ang resulta ng kanyang interview ay agad itong natanggap bilang secretary ng matandang chairman. Hanggang sa tumagal ay naging malapit ito sa chairman at lalong naging pabor ito sa kanya. Ngunit biglang may humadlang ng magkasakit ito at kinakailangang may pumalit sa kanya, Si Timothy McVeigh—ang tagapagmana ng McVeigh Company. Nalamang pinapaburan ng kanyang ama itong secretary kaya biglang naisip na baka kabit ito at gustong palitan Ang pwesto Ang kanyang ina kaya naisip na pahirap Hanggang sa magkainitan Ang dalawa. Sa di inaasahan, ang huling hiling ng chairman bago ito yumao ay maipakasal si Timothy at magkaroon ng apo. At ang kanyang mapapangasawa ay si Nathalie. Matatanggap ba ng dalawa ang isa't isa? O magpapatuloy parin ang pag iinitan dahil sa singsing na mapag Isa sa kanila?

After a regrettable one-night stand with the school’s golden boy, Roman Knight, Reyna’s world turned upside down. When Roman denied ever knowing her, she was left heartbroken, bullied, shamed, and forced to watch her reputation crumble. Giving her first time to someone who tossed her aside made everything worse. Years later, Reyna Styles is no longer the shy, broken girl, she’s the most sought-after fashion designer in the country, exuding confidence and power. When fate brings Roman back into her life, he acts friendly, but Reyna brushes him off, coolly pretending she doesn’t remember him at all. Now that she’s the one in control, the tables have truly turned. But has Reyna really closed her heart to the boy who once shattered her, or is there still a flicker of old feelings hiding beneath her icy exterior?

Yves is not your typical low-rank omega. She is an abandoned baby who was found and raised by the Beta of the Black Waters pack. She later ends up becoming the Alpha’s adopted daughter after her adoptive parents are murdered. However, things are not as rosy as they sound. She is a werewolf with no wolf, is accused of killing her own family, gets rejected by her mate, and is the pack’s dirt rag and punching bag. She is bullied by everyone and even omegas get better treatment than her. ******************** Phoenix is a ruthless, cold Alpha. He is known and feared by every wolf alive. He detests weakness and believes mates do more harm than good. What happens when he walks into her life and everything changes? Will he help her find her purpose? What heartbreaking truths and lies are uncovered when Yves finds out she had been living a lie this whole time? How will she cope with the discovery of the mind-blowing purpose of her existence, her being a legendary being, a prophecy, and a twin? Amidst betrayal, ancient powers awakening, and tensions escalating, what comes to pass when her newfound happiness is threatened and the fate of Wolfkind falls into her hands? Will she live up to her purpose or come to a tragic end? Join Yves and Phoenix on their intriguing story full of suspense and romance. Careful! Everything is not as it seems.

Life comes hard and fast for Kendra and her family in a dystopian world that is struggling to recover from a nuclear war and is now under the rule of an alien government. Unaware of the impending alien invasion, a group of scientists -which included Kendra's parents- were ordered to create a zombie virus and set it loose on Russia. The intention was to subdue Russia and then release the cure, but the alien attack took them unawares and the scientists and their cure disappeared, leaving the virus to run rampant. Having been inoculated against the virus, Kendra's aunt is one of these scientists who has kept her identity a secret for fear of being made a slave to the alien government. When a village that is connected to the people who moved underground for survival kidnaps Kendra in hopes that they can harvest any memories of her parents discussing the cure while she was a mere infant with the use of an experimental machine, her aunt must decide about coming forth with her identity. In the meantime, along with dealing with the ever-rising population of zombies, the alien regime -which considers humans a delicacy for their dinner table – sets out to correct and purify the human race from those who were mutated in some way by the nuclear explosions. Rex is one of those humans. He is also Kendra’s lover. “Where Zombies Walk” is Book One of Kendra’s Journey in a world that offers steamy romance, nail biting peril, and thrills, and a paradise-like sanctuary within its core. All she has to do is make her way there.

The Moon Goddess may have written the rules, but these she-wolves are rewriting them. In this sweeping five book saga, the Lycanthrope species, gifted with powers beyond mortal imagination, dare to challenge destiny itself. Mate bonds, passion, and love are at the heart of their journey, yet each she wolf refuses to be defined by tradition. They choose their own calling, bending fate to their will, even when it means defying the Goddess who bound them. It all begins with Ana, a Hybrid caught between worlds, who collides with Romani, the formidable Lycan Crown Prince. His dominance and power threaten to consume her, but Ana refuses to surrender. She shapes their bond on her own terms, resisting both her mate and the divine plan that seeks to control her. The series continues with fierce she wolves who refuse to treat the mate bond as sacred law. Instead, they wield it like a weapon, twisting destiny, and turning their mates around their pretty little fingers with wit, strength, and unshakable resolve. Each book unveils a new battle between love and freedom, tradition and rebellion, power and vulnerability. This is not a tale of wolves who obey. This is the saga of wolves who fight back…

I've been married to Elliot Graves, the mafia drug lord in NYC, for the past eight years. But today—on our wedding anniversary—I received a photo of him with my best friend, Lila, celebrating as if they were the ones married. And in her arms was my son, Owen. I stared at the image, then typed out two words in reply. “How perfect.” Half a hour later, Elliot stormed through the front door. His voice thundered through the hallway. “Why do you always have to be so bitchy to Lila?” Owen, my own little boy, shoved at my leg and glared. “Bad Momma,” he said. “I wish Miss Lila was my real mommy.” I didn’t flinch. I simply walked over to the drawer, pulled out the crisp stack of papers I’d long prepared, and dropped them on the table with a quiet finality. “Alright,” I said, my voice calm. “It’s all my fault. Now, can I go?”

Kecerobohan seorang penyihir bodoh yang membuat dunia terkena imbasnya. Seluruh kehidupan di dunia musnah seketika dan dalam waktu 100 tahun dunia kembali seperti sediakala. Seluruh manusia yang pada awalnya sudah hampir binasa di selamatkan oleh Dewa sebagai permintaan maafnya. Dalam kurun waktu 500 tahun muncul sesosok makhluk spiritual yang muncul dari hasrat manusia dan keinginan hidup tinggi di tempat yang jauh. Kemunculan makhluk spiritual ini memunculkan seekor makhluk yang tidak pernah di lihat sebelumnya. Bersayap dan berbadan keras bagaikan baja berlapis. Makhluk spiritual ini mencari kebenaran soal seseorang yang telah membuatnya murka. Perjalanan dimulai dengan Makhluk Spiritual ini mencari keberadaan tentang seorang yang telah mengaktiflkan kehancuran pada masa lalu.

"It wouldn't be the first nor the last time any one of you Titan Gods had affairs with ‘Greek Gods’ you know," Thaelia twisted her lips. Lukas face hardened and he tried to keep it like that, but one look at her face and a smile broke out of him and he's laughing hard. She accompanied him and chuckled softly, adorably, and it drove the son of Helios crazy. "Didn't know moon princesses could contain that much spite." "What can I say?" She lowered her voice, licking her lips. Her beauty was much more obvious, with her eyes the color of the sea, lined with gold, and lips rose. It was enough to make him realise he's drowning again, only this time it's on the color of her eyes. "You... inspire me." "Inspire you?" "Yes," She smiled sweetly *** There's two things that strikes Talia as she starts reading the book of her past—Lukas was a reckless son of Helios, Ajaxson was the son of Ajax who's head over heels in love with her while she was a moon princess desired by both of them. To add a Greek Goddess Hera made it impossible for her to stay happy with Lukas. It was just not written in the stars. ***

It only took a moment to burn everything down. For five years, Isla Merrick played the part—soft-spoken wife, graceful hostess, quiet shadow to Callum Braxton’s powerful presence. She became what the world expected: dutiful, polished, harmless. Then came his cold declaration: “Let’s get divorced.” No emotion. No explanation. Just a clean cut—like a business deal. But Callum never knew she had been waiting for that moment. Planning for it. Beneath the composed surface, Isla had been sharpening the edges he once dulled. Because Isla Merrick had a past—and it wasn’t the scandal the tabloids spun. It was deeper. Sharper. Before she was Mrs. Braxton, she trained at Summerdell—an elite, off-the-record martial arts academy. Whispers of crime and prison blurred the truth, but Isla stayed silent. She had bigger plans. Three years later, she returns—not to reconcile, but to reintroduce herself. Isla Merrick now runs a luxury fashion empire, famous for turning scandal into power. And when she steps into the country’s most elite gala, draped in elegance and authority, Callum barely recognizes her. But she recognizes him. Before he can speak, a figure joins her—Dorian Kane. Ruthless investor. Public obsession. His hand rests on Isla’s waist like it belongs there. “Just so we’re clear, Braxton,” Dorian says coolly. “She’s not yours. Not anymore.” For Callum, it’s the beginning of a reckoning. For Isla, it’s the first breath of freedom. She isn’t the woman who once begged to be loved. She’s the woman who knows she never needed to be. And this time, she’s not just rewriting the story—she’s owning the ending.

Aubrey Carver, a young heiress of the wealthiest family in the country, left her fortune to marry her first love, Dario Fowler. To avoid overshadowing him with her wealth, she posed as a poor countryside girl. Dario, however, only married her to secure his inheritance, planning to divorce her once his true love returned. Aubrey endured years of insults and hardships from the Fowler family, her love for Dario unwavering. But when Dario handed her divorce papers, she realized he never loved her. Heartbroken, she returned to her family, who welcomed her with open arms. Months later, Aubrey dazzled everyone at a grand ball, hosted by her grandfather to announce her as the chairwoman of Carver's Corp. Her true identity revealed, the once poor girl was now a powerful heiress. Dario, realizing his mistake, now faces a crumbling empire and must win Aubrey back to save his business. But will she forgive him and take him back? Or will she choose a new path? The decision is hers to make.