Among The Beasts And Briars

Tala and Mayari's life became more chaotic when their father died. She promised that she would protect her sister as much as she could. Until the unexpected incident came. A group of werewolves disrupted their quiet life. For so long, the werewolves have been looking for their home, and per them, Tala’s sister is the key. But Tala did not believe it. She just can't let her sister go. But how will she fight them if every time Shaun is around, her heart beats uncontrollably faster? Shaun—the guy who's willing to protect Tala even if it means risking his own life.

Mina endured unimaginable pain—physically, mentally, and sexually abused by her own mother and stepfather. When she was finally rescued and placed under the care of her real father, her life slowly began to change. But the scars of her past refused to fade. The nightmares still haunted her, pulling her back to the darkness she desperately wanted to escape. And no matter how hard she tried, the dream of living a normal, peaceful life always seemed just out of reach. Because peace, it seemed, was never meant for her. Kristoff and Kenobi Sandoval—two brothers burning with hatred for Mina’s biological mother—decided to make her the target of their rage. Kenobi made it his mission to turn her college life into a nightmare. No matter what she did, no matter how hard she tried to stay out of his way, he always found an excuse to bully and humiliate her. Then there was Kristoff. The complete opposite of his brother. He was her unexpected protector—the one who always stepped in to shield her from Kenobi’s cruelty. But behind his gentle facade was a secret agenda, a hidden motive for getting close. And Mina, once again, finds herself caught in the middle of a game she never wanted to play.

I was born into a world where loyalty is currency and vengeance is law. In this life, love is a weakness... and I learned that too late. My name is Aria Valente—daughter of a mafia kingpin, a pawn in a bloody game I never agreed to play. I was raised to be poised, silent, and obedient. But everything changed the day I was forced to marry Lorenzo De Rossi—the heir of our enemy, a man as cold as the steel he carries. His touch burns. His silence cuts deeper than any blade. And yet, behind those dark, calculating eyes lies a storm that calls to the chaos in me. We were never meant to fall in love. Torn between family legacies and buried secrets, I uncovered truths that shattered the world I thought I knew. Lies. Betrayal. A history soaked in blood. Lorenzo isn’t just my husband—he’s the very weapon forged to destroy me. But I am not the delicate flower they raised me to be. In this world of blood and bullets, only one truth remains: I will not bow. I will rise. Now, we are no longer pawns. We are fire and fury. And this is no longer a love story. It’s a war.

She's loving him all her heart while he's hating her all his soul. There's nothing wrong in giving everything to someone you love the most. Love is selfless. It's all about sacrifices. But what if the unwanted become the most unwanted? Would it be right to hold on the vows of marriage? Or it's better to let go and move on? Taliyah, the unwanted wife begun to suffer more when her husband, Max Rothus Villaron found her darkest secret. As the day passes by, another secret unfold; the secret that encompasses their pain and pleasures.

Ethan smiled. “Nothing. I love hearing you say my name. It sounds so good to hear it from your mouth.” "Oh! You’re teasing me!” I pouted. “You’re mean. You know I’m in a weak state right now, but you take advantage of my situation and tease me.” "Helena Starr.” I stopped when he mentioned my full name. “Yes?” "Your name is appropriate for you since your blue eyes shine brightly like stars.” It was unexpected, so I bent my head and blushed again. “Oh, thank you.” If he kept saying sweet things like that, how could I survive? My heart, oh, my heart, I was in danger! *** As an orphan, Helena doesn’t know her real parents. She only knows they have passed away. Living with Freya, her adoptive mother, and having a relationship with her boyfriend, Kenneth, is the peaceful life she wants. Until Kenneth ends the relationship. Then her life turns upside down. But it is the moment Helena meets with Ethan that she experiences many confusions, as Ethan has hidden something. As an Alpha King, Ethan lives his life to lead his people. A bitter past hinders him from finding his true mate and love until he meets Helena. Ethan cannot resist the instant connection and affection with Helena, but his secret will put her in danger. He knows he must protect Helena at all costs. Will Helena find out Ethan’s secret and have the happily ever after she longs for?

Do you ever wish a secret billionaire would sweep you away to a tropical island? Do you ever wish that you could be like Cinderella and find your happily ever after with the prince? From New York Times bestselling author Krista Lakes, comes a sweet but spicy Billionaire Romance Series that will have you believing in happily ever after! Each story in this series is a stand-alone one. But with all the stories happen in one world, characters will reappear in other stories. ****** The First Set: Saltwater Kisses– An accidental marriage between Jack and Emma. Rainwater Kisses– Falling in love, and finding how they fit together with Owen and Kaylee. Freshwater Kisses– Finding love in childhood friends with Robbie and Sam. BONUS: Kisses From Jack: The first half of Saltwater Kisses, but from Jack's perspective! Timeless Love Stories: Champagne Kisses– A story of long lost love and second chances with Dean and Rachel. The Second Set: Sandcastle Kisses– Finding love in all the wrong places with Noah and Izzy Hurricane Kisses– Surviving the storm together with Logan and Olivia Barefoot Kisses– A Cinderella story with Aiden and Lena The Third Set: Sunrise Kisses– Ava and Bastian discovering true beauty Waterfall Kisses– Leo finally succumbing to Charlotte's charms Island Kisses: Gabe finally meets his match in Harper!

At ten years old, Violet stumbled into the Cedar Grove Pack covered in wounds and malnourished from walking for four days. With her memory shattered, she’s taken in and raised by the pack doctor. Nine years later fate takes Violet across the country, to the wealthiest pack in the world. Soon the walls she constructed around herself, and that harrowing night will be threatened. A face from her past set’s things in motion, his smoky eyes risk sending her to her knees. Flashbacks, blackouts, and secrets steeped in lies, prove to Violet that the past always comes back to haunt you.

Kulang pa ba? Kung mayroon pa ibuhos na lahat at isang bagsakan na. Daig pa niya ang nasa giyera na sunud - sunod ang mga bombang pasabog. Baka gutay gutay na sa oras na ito ang kanyang buong katawan. Iyong pakiramdam mong masakit pero may mas sasakit pa pala? Ang mga pusong pinanday ng sakit ng nakaraan ngunit handang magpatawad. Anak, kapatid, kaibigan, Magulang. Mga bahagi at pundasyon sa pagkatao ng bawat isa. This is a story of two elite people who came across each other's lives without knowing their past and future together. Both broken-hearted and devastated, one chose to walk away to mend her broken heart while one just wanted to have fun. Ngunit sa natuklasang lihim ng fiancee, will he use Kristel in his vengeance? One mistake leads to another. Where will it lead them? Handa ba si Kristel magpatawad after what she'd been through?

They are childhood lover. They called each other as " Heart" and " Strength". But when day they are separatedfor some reason, but they didn't know that they already destined to see each other in the right time and in the right place.

Elena was kicked out and banished from her pack after becoming pregnant with someone her pack thought wasn't her mate. She decided to reach out to him when she realized her son needed a father and the suffering was too much for her, but he rejected her and made her suffer even more.She was abandoned in the bush with her son until fate brought Mateo to her, and love united them. Their true identities, however, were unknown to them.The werewolves started looking for the face behind the masked monster that had been terrifying the entire city. They were astonished to learn that the survival of their community was dependent on the Luna, whom they had exiled from their territory. The journal message from the sorcerer She is a rogue whore, a destined child, with an unfinished golden mark on her right palm. To fulfill her destiny, she has to find the person who has the identical mark; only then can the monster be destroyed. Will they ever find her? What will happen to their relationship after they discover their true identities? Would she kill the mother of the one she loves in order to save the pack that expelled her? A terrifying werewolf romance story filled with mystery and intrigue