52 Book Club 2024: #1 Locked-room Mystery

Meriel Lhalhaine Mandayog "Lyn" for short, fresh graduate, 23 year old never been touched and never been kissed, she never had a boyfriend before because her parents were strict and very old fashioned minded. That way she felt like a prison person, she don't have her freedom but when she meet a hot lawyer name Tyeron Bon Vanderburgh a 29 year old man Who has this sexy voice and strong aura that can make her feel unexplainable pleasure when they share a sinful night after her graduation. All she could think was the words Mr Vanderburgh said that night. "Let's taste heaven together, angel," he whispered between their kisses. Will Lyn break her family rule and agree to have an underground romance with Mr. Vanderburgh or she will just forget the sinful pleasure they shared.

Book 2 Two years after the death of her mate, Lamia has returned to MacTire and built herself an empire. A war is coming, one that threatens all the kingdoms. she needs to work with all kingdoms to defeat the evil that threatens to change the way of life for shifters and mankind alike. When she crosses paths with the ruthless and cold King of the bears, who is holding her beloved father prisoner, she finds herself challenging him for her father’s life. There’s just one problem. Lamia isn’t a fan of bear shifters and he’s her second chance mate. With no other choice she makes a deal with the ruthless king, she is dead set on rejecting, but first she has to survive the storm that’s coming. Mathias Artos, the unforgiving and cold blooded King of the bears and ruler of Lonely City, a place where the scourge of the realm come to find respite, fortune and misguided happiness, was never destined to find another mate. He wasn’t interested in taking a chosen queen; he preferred his harem of women. Until, the Moon Goddess sent him a she-wolf he didn’t want her nor need. Or so he thought. When an old ally of the bear-shifters helps them discover who they really are, can they work together to take on the powerful man who is behind the army that is sweeping the realm and wiping out whole packs? When past and present collide Lamia and Mathias are forced to work together to unite all shifters in a bid to defeat the evil that is coming for them. Can Lamia and Mathias survive each other and work together to bring down a common enemy, or will their pride get in the way becoming their downfall.

Eighteen-year-old Jane Deguzman tragically died at the hands of her cruel stepmother and stepsister. But even after her death, her revenge didn't stop until she was given a second chance... to sort everything out and put everything in its proper place. She awoke in someone else's body, in the body of Scarlet Diamond Brea Legre, with a soul full of grudges. Now she is the forsaken daughter of one of Levito's powerful mafia bosses. One of Jane's father's rivals. What will happen to her next life? What is her next step and how can she fulfill her mission as the gang leader and get revenge for herself? What would Janes do if she met the person who helped her achieve her biggest wish in life and give his all for her? Can she gamble and let him in into her life?

The war between Werewolves and Fairies is beginning. Lives are being lost on both sides, and King Octavius Bishop is up to his neck in blood. When it seems as if all hope for Octavius's humanity is lost, his mother sends him a gift. A gift in the form of his long-awaited mate. But will Octavius see his mate as a gift or as a burden? Will her unwavering love be enough to keep him from turning into the evil he is fighting? Or will Octavius reject and crush his only hope for redemption?

With a wedding coming up, new matters arise. The newly-engaged couple battle to fight the woes that threaten to ruin their commitment. Follow Cameron and Nia on their new journey to a world that seems so hard to navigate.

WARNING: MATURE CONTENT! I never should have applied for a job to the Cromwell's Corporation–because the only available position is to become his fake wife... James Ethan Cromwell a half British-Filipino billionaire. Tall, dark and handsome, not to mention his oozing sex appeal. He had an appearance that was tightly restrained, dominating air, and a smoldering stare that instantly made me shiver. His absence of humor is the only aspect that sucks worse than his attitude. But to be honest. Sadly, he's also the one who could save my mother's failing health. So, when he offered me the chance to work with him; to pretend as his fake wife, I accepted it. Besides, it's only a couple of days during his family's visit. It's not like I'm in danger of falling in love with the most notorious bachelor in town. But at the end, I eat my own words–ended up falling so hard for him.

Ruthless Billionaire Magnate Jonathan McKinney known as a heartless businessman not only in Asia but also in Europe and in the US continent. Most of his employees feared him because he immediately fired those who commit even just a simple mistake. Even his co-businessmen and investors fear him. Not until he met this simple, plain but beautiful lady intern in his company. Kimberly Ann Martinez a fourth year college student taking her internship at McKinney Corporation. Her dream is to finish her college degree and become an accountant. All she wants is to help her family free from debts and send her siblings to school after they graduate. But all her dreams vanish when she meets the ruthless magnate Jonathan McKinney. What will happen if these two meet each other? Are they compatible? Or end up hating each other when the past will slowly reveal as they go along?

Spoiled but independent, Sereia Philomena Isolde can’t deny it. Kaya naman hindi sya papaawat kay Phoenix Mason Hill, heir to the successful Hill Corp, nang malamang nasa pangalan ng lalaki ang lupaing kanya dapat. So, all there’s left to do is come and “negotiate” him about the terms. She wants to change his mind, he wants to change her heart. Pataasan sila ng pride. Prepare to venture into a journey filled with mud, soil and fertilizer as they explore the beauty of nature in a simple life in the province area (with the simple life of the farmers in the Philippines). Awayan, bangayan, tampuhan, iyakan, at siyempre, pagmamahalan. ***Tagalog Version of Changing the Billionaire’s Heart and His Winter Heart

[MATURE CONTENT 18+] Sa isang gabi ng katahimikan, isang hindi inaasahang tanawin ang tumambad kay Yohan sa gitna ng gubat—isang babae, walang malay, balot lamang ng pulang tela. Wala itong pangalan, alaala, o paliwanag. Sa halip na iwan, dinala niya ito sa kanyang mansyon. Hindi niya alam kung anong sumapi sa kanya. Siguro'y awa. O marahil, isang bagay na mas malalim. Habang ginagamot at inaalagaan niya ang babae—na nangangalang Jasmine. Unti-unting nagbabago ang katahimikan ng mansyon. Ang mga bulong ng nakaraan ni Jasmine ay nagsisimulang lumitaw, kasabay ng pag-init ng tensyon sa pagitan nila. Sa bawat titig, sa bawat dampi ng balat, nagiging mas mahirap para kay Yohan na mapanatili ang distansya. Pero sa likod ng malalambing na halik at maiinit na gabi, may mga tanong na hindi mawala sa kanyang isipan: Sino ba talaga si Jasmine? At bakit tila may itinatago ito na maaaring ikapahamak nilang pareho? Isang kwento ng pagnanasa, misteryo, at tiwala—na unti-unting tinutunaw ng init ng katawan at lamig ng katotohanan.

"I rather get dragged in the mud with chains by moving horses or be beaten with a club with nails on it than lose my virginity to you," she spat, looking at him with hate in her eyes, hoping her eyes conveyed the degree of contempt she felt when she spat out the words. Anger and disbelief flashed in his eyes. She was going to be the first woman that would ever reject him, and in such a preposterous manner. He stood up and went over to her while she gummed her back to the wall, having no other room to step back. He gripped her chin with his strong palm, forcing her to look at him, his wicked grey eyes bore into her hazel ones. "What if it's your only ticket to freedom?" "As I said, I rather die." He quickly shoved her onto the bed and she scooted away as he moved towards her. "I am Eros Castillo, leader of the El dragon gang, you dare not reject me, nobody rejects me," he said in a low husky voice, his eyes five shades darker, his countenance grim and dangerous.