52 Book Club 2022: April Mini Challenge - A Comical Read

"Kailangan ko ng anak, ibibigay mo sa akin iyun sa ayaw at gusto mo!" Elijah Villarama Valdez! Mula sa mayamang angkan ng mga Villarama Clan at walong taon nang hinahanap ang kanyang pag-ibig sa katauhan ni Ethel Angeles! Subalit nang matagpuan niya ito pagkatapos ng walong taon, napag-alaman niyang mayroon na itong ibang lalaking iniibig! Para makabawi sa lahat ng pagkakamali na kanyang nagawa dito, pinili niya na lang na magpaubaya pero sa isang kondisyon, kukunin niya ang kustudiya ng anak nilang si Ezekiel! Papayag lang si Ethel na ibigay ang kustudiya ng kanilang anak kung magbabayad siya ng dalampung milyon na kaagad namang sinang-ayunan ni Elijah! Para sa anakm na gusto niyang makapiling, gagawin niya ang lahat pero bago pa niya nakuha ang bata, isang trahedya ang hindi niya inaasahan na nangyari! Nalunod ang kanyang anak at ang itinuturo ni Ethel na may kasalanan ay ang maganda at sexy na life guard na si Jennifer Madlang-awa! "Hindi ako Yaya ng anak mo para twenty four seven ko siyang bantayan!" katagang lumabas sa bibig ng magandang si Jennifer habang kaharap ang umiiyak at galit na si Ethel! Paano matatangap ng isang bilyonaryo na si Elijah ang isang hindi inaasahang trahedya na siyang dahilan kung bakit biglang umusbong ang galit sa puso niya? Malalagpasan niya ba ang pighati na dulot ng matinding kabiguan lalo na kapag malaman niya na ang anak na inaasam niyang makasama ay tuluyan na siyang iniwan dahil sa kapabayaan ng mga taong nakapaligid dito or mananaig ang galit sa puso niya at pagbabayarin niya ang lahat ng naging sangkot kung bakit napahamak ang anak niya? Sabay-sabay nating tunghayan ang kahihinatnan ng buhay pag-ibig at kabiguan ng isang Elijah Villarama Valdez!

Rohama Avencia, a teen-age girl, who lived a life for her, was too plain. Nothing sparked interest, like a textbook dull and arid. The cycle continued; the events were constant. Thus, she was labeled as someone boring. Lacking social life, reading alone was the only hobby whom she felt could reinvigorate her soul. The love of science made her function based on facts and numbers. Unfortunately, with an incident she couldn't fathom, she was stucked in a world she never knew existed. It was too real to be a dream. Hoping to find answers, she was pulled deeper to the secrets of the unknown world.

Coral learns her entire life had been a lie, she’s forced to come to terms with the fact that she comes from a long line of Pure Elemental Conjurers whose abilities and genetics are very unique in their world. Coral is told she’s a fire elemental, and not just that, she’s what society calls an Elementalist. A unique elemental with the ability to not only control the four main elements of the earth, but has an unlimited amount of power. Her rear ability has only been seen once, on her ancestor, and due to the purity of her family’s bloodline she inherited that ability from that ancestor. Coral will slowly struggle to maintain her sanity among a world of abnormalities, especially when her identity becomes revealed and everyone at the academy finds out she is the illegitimate daughter of Steven Carter and Bella Ray. This revelation puts her directly into the spotlight, and her words and actions constantly draw the attention of students. More than once, Coral will be forced down by her insecurities and fears, and the new revelations regarding her parent’s death.

Na lugi ang kompanya nina Aaliyah kaya nagpag desisyonan ng kanyang ama na ipakasal siya sa anak ng kanyang business partner na si Alexander Velasco. Una hindi pumayag si Alexander na ipakasal siya kay Aaliyah dahil hindi niya mahal ito at may nobya siya na si Jennifer. Kalaunan na kombinsi din siya ng kanyang ama na pakasalan niya si Aaliyah. Sa araw mismo ng kasal nina Alexander and Aaliyah nagsimulang lumayo ni Alexander imbis na si Aaliyah ang kasama niya sa honeymoon nila pero si Jennifer ang isinama ni Alexander. Tumigil si Aaliyah sa trabaho niya dahil gusto ni Aaliyah na mahalin din siya ng kanyang asawa lahat ng bagay ginawa niya luto, laba, linis at iba pa. Pinagsilbihan niya ang kanyang asawa pati sa kama ngunit hindi na appreciate ni Alexander ang mga ginawa niya sa tingin ni Alexander pera lang ang habol ni Aaliyah sa kanya. Nakipagkita na si Aaliyah Kay Jennifer pinagbantaan niya ang babae na kapag hindi siya lalayo kay Alexander ipapakulong niya ito. Tumopad si Jennifer sa usapan nila na lalayo siya kay Alexander. Akala ni Aaliyah na maging masaya na silang dalawa ni Alexander at matutunan na siyang mahalin ng lalaki pero mali pala siya sa paglayo ni Jennifer nagsimula na siyang saktan ni Alexander. Tumigil lang ang pananakit ni Alexander sa kanya nang nagdalang tao si Aaliyah pero lumayo si Alexander sa kanya minsan lang umuwi si Alexander sa kanya. 4 months ang kanyang tiyan pumasok sa buhay nila si Genna ang kanyang step sister ito nanaman ang kalagoyo ni Alexander. Araw araw nagdusa si Aaliyah kaya napag desisyonan niyang umalis na lang at iwan si Alexander. May book 2 po ito

Screw standard blurbs. This isn't an ordinary book... This is a paranormal romance, with a reverse harem feel. Addictive as crack, and I'm not talking old, hairy builders crack either. Don't expect any fluff or happy endings, because what you'll actually get is bad attitudes, foul language, and men so damn hot, they'll melt your panties off with just one look. Read the book. Let me pull you in and make you fall in love, before viciously ripping out your heart, just because I can. By the end of the book, expect to be ugly crying, while you plot my slow, yet painful death. As tempted as you are, do not throw your tablet at the wall. I promise I'll send one of my hunks to rescue you from that cliff you're currently hanging from by your bra straps. You're welcome. I'll see you in the next book, sweetcheeks.

Dash is no stranger to pain, but he learned from a young age to conceal it from the world. He grew up watching his parents fight, his mother crying herself to sleep while his father drowned himself in booze. That’s not the life he wants for himself. Dash swore off women right there and then, but growing up, his hormones played a significant part in turning him into a man-.  Dash is a single billionaire with a gigantic dark secret. He is the Underboss of the biggest Mafia in New York City. Dash likes to sleep around, and rarely sleeps with the same girl twice, but his sense of humor and his charismatic smile make every girl bow at his will until he meets the only girl who won’t look twice at him.  Grace is Dash’s polar opposite, but opposites attract and Dash can’t stop thinking about the girl he saved the night he covered his twin brother’s . The girl who was dancing on the table trying to strip her clothes, and ended up in his arms. The same girl that emptied her stomach all down his new leather jacket.  Getting to know Grace and trying to seduce her will be Dash’s biggest challenge, bigger than taking down the Italian Mob that is threatening their power in New York. How serious will Dash be about Grace when he sees a target on her back? Will he be able to put her above everything and everyone, or will go back to his old self not caring about anyone else? This is the second book of The Legacies Series. You can read this book as a stand-alone, but for better comprehension, it is advisable to read the first book of the series. “The Reaper CEO” 

“Let’s get this over with, I have things to do. Just so you understand, I need a strong and BEAUTIFUL Luna by my side. I, Alpha Cullen Niles, of the Ironclaw Pack, reject you, Rebel Lawson, as my mate and Luna.” Instantly, my chest feels like it is ripped open and gutted. The pain is the worst I’ve ever felt. But I refuse to show pain in front of Alpha Cullen. I stay rigid and force my face not to react. Roxie is howling in desperation, because she wants her mate and he just rejected us, causing her immense pain too. The sooner I accept, the sooner we can move on. “I, Rebel Lawson, accept your rejection.” It was like a final death blow. I see Alpha Cullen grab his chest, taking deep breaths. Then after a couple of minutes he stood straight up. I still haven’t moved. Bearing all the pain until Roxie and I can be alone. “You will not mention this to anyone, do you understand?” As much pain as I was in, I couldn’t muster up the strength to say yes, so I just nodded. “Good, I can’t have people knowing I was mated to such a she-wolf.” With that, he turned and walked away. I turned and went back to the lake, sat down next to my guitar and then the barriers crumbled. I held on to my chest and cried for hours. Roxie feeling weak from the rejection, retreated to the back of my mind. She was still talking to me, but it was much quieter. I felt so incredibly alone. Fated mates were supposed to love each other, no matter what. He was supposed to protect, cherish and love me. However, I never felt more unwanted and alone.

Sasha finds herself fascinated by them. She's drawn to both of them in ways she can't quite explain. But figuring out who she wants? That's the real challenge. And as much as she tries to sort through her feelings, she just can't understand where she stands between them. Does she want Carl or Caleb? Maybe a little bit of both? There's just one thing Sasha knows for sure: neither Carl nor Caleb is willing to let her go just yet. They both want her. But she only needs one. Is it just one?

In a bid to be with his true love Octavius, prince of Camelorn, finds himself seeking favors from the gods. But when the attention of one goddess becomes an obsession things change for the worst. Ashterah, goddess of war of the would do anything to be with Octavius, even if it meant stealing his humanity and destroying his marriage. Cleopoda, born of the gods but hidden among men is considered a curse when she looks like neither Octavius nor is wife Emilia. This destroys Octavius' marriage and trust in the very woman he had once loved. The truth behind Cleopoda's birth is unknown but according to Camelorn, she is Octavius' punishment. Cleopoda now rejected by the both the gods and man must try to survive in the unending hatred she is surrounded with. She must survive to know her true origin and take revenge on those who have made her life miserable.

Picking up where "Jasper: The Beginning" left off, Jasper comes into his own as he searches for a way to rescue Lila and her fellow witches from the evil vampires while hiding his association with the zombies from the werewolves. Filled with thrills, chills, and intrigue, "Jasper: Love and Monsters" [book two of this exciting trilogy] will keep you on the edge of your seat turning pages!