Andy Biersack And Juliet Simms

Set in the mid-19th century, a masked benefactor purchases a supposed 'satanic' creature on London's black market. What he gets instead, however, is someone he never knew he would fall in love with, much less be loved back. As they both heal from the scars of their past, they find their fates are more interwoven than either would have ever imagined. *Contains themes from Beauty and The Beast, Phantom of the Opera, and Frankenstein* (I do not claim rights to the cover image)

Erico Moretti has always been a loyal enforcer for the most ruthless mafia family in Italy. But when his boss, the mafia king Vincenzo, tasks him with bringing down rival mafia boss Antonio Romano, he’s given a dangerous mission: infiltrate the Romano empire as Bianca Romano’s bodyguard. Bianca, the sheltered yet fiercely independent daughter of Antonio, is the key to unraveling her father’s secrets. At first, Erico sees Bianca as nothing more than a pawn in his deadly game. She’s sharp, confident, and far more perceptive than he expected—qualities that make his job even harder. But when a sudden threat forces them into a marriage of convenience to protect her from her father’s enemies, Erico finds himself tangled in a web of deceit, loyalty, and blood. But in the world of crime and betrayal, no one is safe, and when secrets are exposed, their lives will hang by a thread. Will Erico choose vengeance, or will Bianca be the one to teach him that loyalty and love are not always at odds?

Laura Estelle, seorang budak wanita yang dibeli Duke Samuel, dikirim untuk melayani Kaisar Stefen Angelo Collin, teman masa kecil dan cinta pertamanya yang telah menjualnya di masa lalu. Setelah disiksa dan dibuang ke arena pertarungan dengan lidah terputus, Laura membenci Stefen. Tapi ketika dipertemukan kembali, Stefen malah tidak mengenalinya. Ia menyembuhkan bekas luka di sekujur tubuh Laura dan membuatnya bisa berbicara kembali. Stefen, yang telah mengambil keperawanan Laura dan kini merasa iba padanya, menyadari kesalahannya. Ia berupaya memperbaiki segalanya, tetapi luka Laura terlalu dalam. Kini, misinya adalah menjatuhkan Stefen dari takhtanya. Akankah mereka mampu menyembuhkan luka masa lalu dan menemukan cinta lagi?

How would you feel to wake up someday wishing your whole life was a lie? And when you eventually wanted to hold on to something you adored most in the world you eventually discover that it was a huge lie too? This is the case of a young lady called Selena in this story. In a fierce fight to save her only sister from the clutches of death after loosing her beloved mother to a dark illness, caring less about the negative effects of her decisions or what the world might say about her or her decisions she grabs the bull by the horn ready to do what it takes to secure the life of her sister. Selena ends up loosing herself to the war against pain but in the midst of it all, love was inevitable as she found herself yet in love with a man she least expected in the midst of her miserable world as finally had the last laugh. It’s a catchy story filled with action, revenge, love, romance. Get addicted to reading Love and Ashes and you would be so glad you did. Thank you for following up and reading.

Love. Duty. Valor. Secrets & Betrayals *** In the Kingdom of Vakythia, power cleaves the populace into two distinct classes: the Blessed, wielding gifts granted by the Ember, and the ordinary citizens, devoid of such divine favor. Arwyn Balchor, a rebellious girl and a blessed healer, finds her life intertwined with that of Thrystan Gaelen, the Fire Prince and future king of Vakythia— propelling her from the shantytown of Wyrm to the opulent palace. But blending in is a fragile thing, especially with a watchful enemy lurking in the shadows, poised to sabotage her every move. And as if that weren't enough, she unwittingly captures the attention of the Prince Thrystan Gaelan. Amidst swirling palace politics and brewing tensions, Arwyn begins to experience haunting visions linked to the plague ravaging a part of the Kingdom and a mysterious woman. As the kingdom prepares for the grand annual Sun Festival, an insidious threat looms closer, with the plague creeping ever nearer to the Capital.

Kegagalan pernikahan pertamanya membuat Aara sempat terpuruk. Namun, dia memilih untuk bangkit. Hingga akhirnya dia bertemu dengan laki-laki baru yang membuat harapannya kembali muncul. Namun, apa jadinya jika laki-laki itu ternyata seseorang yang ikut andil dalam hancurnya pernikahannya dulu. Mampukah dia bertahan? Atau dia memilih untuk pergi?

Mariin akong napakapit sa bedsheets ng kama sa bawat baon at labas na ginagawa niya. Sobrang init Ng kwartong kinaroroonan naming dalawa na tila ba tinutupok kaming dalawa. "Ugh! You're so hot baby" Ungol nito habang binabayo Ako sa likod at minamasahe Ang dibdib ko, tila ba doe Ang dibdib sa ginagawa nito, patuloy lang ito sa walang humpay Niyang pag bayo hindi ko alam Kong ilang beses akong nanginig sa sarap. Sa laki ba Naman Ng pag-aari niya. "Ughhh I'm coming again" Ungol ko and for an instance, tumirik Ang mata ko sa sarap. Hinihingal kaming pareho, bagsak sa kama at bumabawi Ng lakas dahil sa matinding labanan. I crawled in the top of the bed Saka inihilig Ang sarili sa unan na naroroon. Ilang sandali pa'y gumapang Rin ito papunta sakin Saka ako'y niyakap. Kailangan Kong Gawin to at lunukin Ang delekadesa ko. Kung kasalanan man Ang ginagawa Kong ito handa akong matupok sa apoy Ng impyerno maligtas lang Ang buhay ko. "What is your name?" Napalunok Ako sa laway ko Saka huminga Ng malalim. Just for tonight, I hope someone will save me. "I'm A-a-shanti" Nauutal na sambit ko. I saw him getting up Saka kinuha Ang baso na may lamang alak, nilagok niya ito habang naka talikod sakin at naka harap sa glass window na Mula floor Hanggang ceiling. "P-please---" I swallowed the lump and cleared my throat again before I continued to talk. "Bid for me Mr. Billionaire"

What we all want might be what someone else needs. A glamorous affection does not instigate true affection. Can love come after lust and can lust lead to love? I think they are quite different things and do different work too, no part for a whole and no whole for a part. Read and enjoy.

I know this all too well, as, over the last few months, I had to find closure after separating with the love of my life and closing down my first startup. The closure I had to find for each event was different in its own way, but finding it was important, nonetheless.Peter believes na hindi siya ni

The day Caleb brought the pup he had with a hidden Omega in the pack and gave it to me as a “birthday gift”—that was the day everything ended between us. He stood before the entire pack, holding the newborn in his arms, voice cold and cutting. “Is this pup enough to make you give up on me?” Right then, I finally understood. There would never be a real Mate Bond between us. I had followed him with my heart for seven years. And for the first time—I let go. I looked down at the pup in my arms. He didn’t spare it a glance. Instead, he reached out, brushed my hair with that same unbearable gentleness. “Quinn, whoever you want to bond with next, whatever Alpha you choose—I’ll help you win him.” Later, I was marked and bred by another Alpha—Ethan. Stronger. Steadier. He claimed me under the full moon, and together we completed our Fated Mate Bond. The pack gathered for our Mate Bond Ceremony. The moon hung high. The bond was sealed. Everything was as the Moon Goddess had destined. Until Caleb crashed through the ceremonial boundary, his eyes burning red, his wolf barely restrained. “You’re mine, Quinn! I don’t care if all the packs accept you and Ethan— I won’t let another Alpha have what belongs to me.”