Althea Szewczyk-przygocki

Minsan ng nasaktan si Axel at nangako na hinding-hindi na siya iibig ulit. Nagiwan ng malaking sugat sa puso ni Axel ang nangyari sa kanyang nakaraan na buong akala niya ay hindi na niya makakalimutan. Sa hindi inaasahan na pagkakataon ay nakilala niya si Althea ang babaeng nagkaroon ng malaking impact sa buhay ni Axel. Simple lang si Althea, ordinaryo, may malambot na puso at gagawin ang lahat para sa mga mahal niya sa buhay na kabaliktaran ni Axel. Nagkaroon ulit ng pagkakataon si Axel na magmahal at magtiwala ulit pero hindi sang-ayon ang Papa niya. Ang tingin kasi ng Papa ni Axel katulad lang din si Althea sa mga babaeng Pera at kapangyarihan ang habol sa anak niya. Gagawin niya ang lahat para paghiwalayin ang dalawa pero hindi makakapayag si Axel na muling manghimasok ang Papa niya kaya naman gagawin din niya ang lahat para protektahan ang taong mahal niya. Ngunit may dumating pa na isang pagsubok sa pagsasama ni Axel at Althea na talagang susubok sa kanilang dalawa. Bumalik ang nawawalang kapatid ni Althea na si Vivian na gusto ng Papa ni Axel para sa kanya. Dumating sa punto na kailangan pumili ni Althea kung ang kaligayahan ng mahal niyang kapatid o ang sarili niyang kaligayahan. Kung noon lagi na lang nagpaubaya si Althea para sa kaligayahan ng ibang tao ngayon hindi siya makakapayag na mawala sa buhay niya ang taong nagparamdam sa kanya kung paano mahalin at pahalagahan. Mahal ni Althea ang pamilya niya pero mas pinili niya ang taong mahal niya na alam niyang hindi siya iiwan kahit ano pang mangyari. Sa kabila ng mga pagsubok sa relasyon ni Axel at Althea ay nagawa nilang lampasan ng magkasama. Pinatunayan nila kung gaano nila kamahal ang isa't isa at mas tumibay pa ang pagmamahalan nilang dalawa.

All Althea Lewis had ever known was a simple, solitary life—until someone informed her that she had inherited a company from the father she never knew existed, along with a marriage proposal from the most irritating man ever: Matthias Cox. As Althea entered this new life, she agreed to marry Matthias under a few conditions: no physical contact unless it's absolutely necessary, and no emotional attachment. Only a fake vow to survive. Matthias might not be as simple and cold as he appears, but love isn't part of the plan. Will Althea be able to keep her life and heart intact for two years, or will she fail miserably because of unexpected love?

Kinan adalah seseorang wanita berumur 27 tahun yang sehari-hari mengelola sebuah toko bunga. Pada suatu hari ia dikagetkan dengan kedatangan seorang pria yang mengaku sebagai Biro Jodoh bernama Noah yang dibayar oleh ibunya untuk mencari pria yang cocok untuk dirinya. Ada sepuluh pria yang harus ia temui selama 1 jam perhari. Kinan awalnya menolak karena ia benci pernikahan, tetapi sang ibu memaksa dan membuat Kinan mau tidak mau harus menurutinya. Semua pria yang Kinan temui jauh dari kriteria idaman. Namun, ada satu pria yang cukup masuk ke dalam kriteria Kinan, pria itu bernama Rey. Tapi, Noah yang masih senantiasa sabar dengan segala tingkah Kinan tanpa sadar telah menarik perhatian wanita itu. Apalagi waktu-waktu yang mereka habiskan bersama, membuat percikan rasa di dalam hati Kinan terus tumbuh. Noah yang seharusnya membantu dirinya menemukan jodoh malah membuatnya jatuh cinta. Lantas bagaimana nasib Kinan selanjutnya? Apalagi setelah ia mengetahui bahwa Noah sudah lebih dulu dijodohkan oleh kedua orang tuanya? Apakah pada akhirnya Kinan akan memilih salah satu dari kesepuluh pria itu dan menikah sesuai perintah sang ibu?

“Let me be your real wife for just one month, Daven.” It was a simple request—one that sounded like the last plea of a heartbroken woman. But to Althea Grayson, it was her pride. The price she asked for the love she had given, yet never once received in return. She had known from the start: their marriage was never about love. Daven Callister had married her out of duty, pressured by his grandmother. There were no tender embraces, no loving glances—only cold silence and an empty house that never felt like home. Still, Althea held on. She tried to be a good wife, clinging to the hope that one day, Daven’s heart might soften. But her hope was shattered by betrayal—Daven wanted to marry someone else. The woman he truly loved. With or without Althea’s consent. And his entire family stood behind his decision. Heartbroken and disillusioned, Althea made one final request: one month of being loved like a real wife. One month... before she walked away forever. Daven thought it was a desperate move—pathetic, even. But that single month changed everything. The way Althea smiled, the way she loved so fully. Even the way she left—left something behind that lingered in Daven’s heart. And now, Daven was lost. When the love he had never once recognized finally revealed itself... was it already too late? Or should he fight against everything—just for one more chance?

“I just wanted to dance.” She whispered as hot tear rolled down her cheeks. *** *** The last thing anyone wants is to be a dispensable member of the leading mafia family. But that’s exactly what Althea became. As a lowly born, Althea makes money by performing shows at the biggest clubs, she’s happy with what she does until Diaz watches her dance and offers a large amount of money in exchange for her life. Althea is terrified of essentially being sold off to a mafia boss, especially one as cruel as Diaz, but there’s no saying no in her world. She convinces herself that she’s going to escape. But from the moment she is drawn into Diaz’s world, it quickly becomes apparent he owns her—down to her every breath. And despite her reluctance at being there, she can’t help but like how it feels. Althea just might be falling for him, but is she just another prized possession “won” to a man who gets everything he wants…or is she more of a pawn in this dangerous game than she ever realized?

Pinagtangkaang patayin ni Griff ang kanyang asawang si Althea upang masolo nito ang kompanya ng babae at makasama na nito ang childhood sweetheart nito na si Britney. Ngunit nang araw na itapon sa bangin ni Griff ang bangkay ni Althea ay sakto namang nagmamanman ang mafia boss na si Rigor at nasaksihan niya ang mga pangyayari. Sinagip ni Rigor si Althea at binigyan ng bagong mukha na kawangis sa mukha ng kanyang yumaong asawa na si Sophia. Subalit habang tumatagal ay may kakaiba na silang nararamdaman para sa isa't-isa. Akala ni Althea ay happy ending na ang kanyang love story sa piling ni Rigor. Hindi niya akalaing may darating palang kontrabida. Si Sophia, ang original na nagmamay-ari ng puso ni Rigor. At ang original na nagmamay-ari ng kanyang hiram na mukha. Talaga bang malas siya pagdating sa pag-ibig? At paano nangyaring nabuhay ang matagal ng patay?

Traitors are everywhere, don't trust anyone, even yourself. Althea is princess of Vampires. Cole is the prince of werewolves. And these two young rulers are destined to kill each other to avenge their parents who died in a war that happened 18 years ago between vampires and werewolves. Althea will return to their kingdom to unleash her ability and train her for the war that is destined to happen. Will she find an enemy or love? Will everyone be happy with the love that will take place or will it only further destroy everything?

Two alpha males. One forbidden siren. A bond that breaks every rule. Althea Lake has always known she was dangerous. As a siren, her beauty and voice were crafted by nature to lure powerful mates—and in a world ruled by dominance and legacy, sirens are both coveted and feared. Desired by kings, claimed by titans, and whispered about in secret, they are walking temptation. But Althea isn’t hunting for power. She’s hiding from it. That is, until fate brings her face-to-face with the two most dangerous—and unclaimed—males in the supernatural world. Cassian Morningstar, the Demon King of the underworld and a cold-blooded CEO by day, built his empire with ruthless control. Xanden Moon, a deadly fae warrior and Cassian’s co-ruler, is known for his loyalty, precision, and barely leashed violence. Neither has ever found their fated mate. Until her. Althea is theirs. The bond is undeniable. But a siren having two mates? Unheard of. Forbidden. And potentially catastrophic for the balance of power in their world. Torn between her fear of being claimed and the impossible heat pulling them together, Althea must decide whether to resist her nature—or surrender to a destiny that could consume them all. In a world of magic, power, and primal instincts… some rules were made to be broken.

Behind the walls of St. Valen’s Academy, privilege and legacy are masks — worn to hide the rot underneath. For Althea Sombra, the masks are literal. Her family’s empire is built on secrets whispered in the dark, on powers that can never be spoken of in daylight. She was raised to obey, to charm, to control. But when the storm inside her begins to wake, even obedience can’t contain it. Noah Laurent was bred for composure — heir to a dynasty that trades in precision and power. Yet one glance from Althea cracks the ice he was born to wear. He knows she’s dangerous. He also knows he can’t stay away. Luca Ashford has always been the wildfire Noah could control. Until Althea arrives. Until jealousy and desire blur into something neither of them can name — and their friendship begins to splinter beneath the weight of her silence. When a ghost from Althea’s training resurfaces — a man who once called her his greatest weapon — the careful balance at St. Valen’s shatters. Fear tightens its grip. Loyalties fracture. And the girl with the storm in her blood must decide: to remain a shadow … or burn the world that built her.

"Jadikan aku istrimu yang sesungguhnya selama satu bulan, Daven." Permintaan itu sederhana—terdengar seperti rengekan terakhir dari seorang istri yang sudah patah hati. Tapi bagi Althea Grayson, itu adalah harga dirinya. Harga dari cinta yang ia beri tanpa pernah mendapatkan balasan. Ia tahu, sejak awal, pernikahan mereka bukan karena cinta. Daven Callister menikahinya demi tanggung jawab dan paksaan sang nenek. Tak ada pelukan hangat, tak ada tatapan penuh kasih, hanya ruang kosong yang dingin dan sunyi. Althea bertahan, mencoba menjadi istri yang baik, berharap suatu hari hati Daven akan luluh. Tapi harapannya dibalas dengan pengkhianatan: Daven ingin menikah lagi—dengan wanita yang dicintainya. Dengan atau tanpa izin Althea. Dan seluruh keluarga Daven mendukung langkah itu. Hatinya hancur juga kecewa. Karena itulah Althea mengajukan satu permintaan terakhir: satu bulan sebagai istri yang benar-benar dicintai. Satu bulan... sebelum ia pergi selamanya. Daven mengira itu hanya tindakan putus asa—konyol, bahkan menyedihkan. Namun satu bulan itu mengubah segalanya. Senyum yang Althea beri dan cara wanita itu mencintai. Bahkan bagaimana cara Althea meninggalkan ... membekas di hati Daven. Dan Daven mulai kehilangan arah. Ketika cinta yang tak pernah ia lihat akhirnya hadir ... mungkinkah segalanya sudah terlalu terlambat? Atau ... haruskah ia melawan segalanya—demi satu kesempatan kedua?