Awakened: A House Of Night Novel

"Mommy, Mommy! Look at that mister! Will I be as handsome as him when I grow up?" Liam's question forced me to look at where his finger pointed. "Holy f—" I cut myself off, trying not to curse in front of my son. Why, why, why did I have to run into Alexander Ravenford as soon as I walked out of the airport?! Among the millions of people living in New York, I surely didn't want to meet one—Liam's biological father. Five years ago, my scumbag of a boyfriend cheated on me, and I decided to go on a genuinely therapeutic weekend in the Bahamas. I wasn't looking for a rebound, but somehow I ended up spending a decent amount of time having sex with a man who was basically a stranger—a divinely hot, insanely mouthwatering, and ridiculously irresistible Alexander Ravenford. The morning after brought a disappointing hit in the gut, which assured me that for my Prince Charming, I was only a one-time adventure. But screw that, and screw him! I had plans. I was ready to pursue my dreams and study in London. But then fate decided to throw me another curved ball... I was pregnant, and Alex was the only possible father. I didn't give up. I came back as a successful interior designer and the mother of an amazing boy, Liam. I thought that I would be able to avoid Alexander, but it turned out to be almost impossible. But then it got worse… The arrogant, annoying, and even hotter than before CEO of a multibillion-dollar company became friends with my son—his son! And I have a feeling that the sweet little devil who calls me "Mommy" has a mischievous plan to bring his parents together. Should I give this insane relationship a chance?

Dahil sa isang gabing pakikipagsiping ni Nellia sa isang bilyonaryo na nagngangalang Anderson. Kailan man hindi na siya pinakawalan nito. Subalit, isang araw bumalik ang fiance ni Anderson at ginawa ang lahat para mawala sa buhay ni Anderson si Nelia. Isang araw binalita ni Menda na buntis siya kay Anderson. Subalit, nagawa pa rin ni Nelia ang tanggapin ang lahat. Hanggang sa nalaman na rin ni Nelia na buntis rin siya Kay Anderson. Ngunit isang lalaking kaibigan ni Anderson ay nagawang magpanggap na siya ang ama sa dinadala ni Nelia.

Mia always dreamed of a perfect wedding and a stable life. However, upon returning from a job search trip, she finds her fiancé, Colin, cheating on her with her friend Fallon. As if that wasn't enough, she discovers that her house is mortgaged. Desperate, Mia goes to a bar to escape the pain and meets Ethan, an irresistible and mysterious man. A night of passion results in an unexpected pregnancy, but Ethan is more than he seems - he is a werewolf. Suddenly, Mia is thrust into a supernatural world full of dangers and secrets. Unknown forces are shaping her destiny, and she must uncover the truth about Ethan and her new reality. Is this all just a series of coincidences, or is there something greater at play?

Elena Carter’s world is turned upside down when her divorce is finalized, only to discover that she’s pregnant—and the father could be either her ex-husband, Ethan, or Daniel, the stranger she shared one unforgettable night with. Torn between the two men, Elena is forced to confront a past filled with betrayal and a future she never expected. As Ethan grows determined to fight for his unborn child, his jealousy and obsession threaten to destroy everything, while Daniel remains an elusive presence, caught up in his own life. With emotions running high and the truth slipping further out of reach, Elena must navigate a web of love, lies, and heartache. Will she ever know who the father is? Or will the consequences of her choices haunt her forever?

At twenty, she was taken to a night club for the first time. Now, at twenty six, she meets with the one man she has ever slept with. Christopher Allen. She had taken his money and ran. She always hoped to never come across him again. Now, he appears and wants to take his daughter or they get married. Yes, she had a child after just one night. One night of reckless abandon. Her first time. {"You make me laugh, I am here for what belongs to me and I think you know what that is," he said. My heart dropped to my feet immediately after he said that. I know he would want his money and I hope that is what he is talking about. "What do you want, your money?" I asked hoping he will say yes. "You are very funny... I want what belongs to me and you know very well what that is, yes, you took my money but, that's not what I am talking about... I WANT MY DAUGHTER!" } He had come demanding and she had no choice. She either agrees to be his wife or never sees her beloved daughter again. That was what bound her to him for life. A night had led to being his forever.

After I bought my new home outright, my relatives organized a housewarming party to celebrate. During dinner, my nephew Leo suddenly said, “You’re just a spinster living alone in a huge apartment. What do you need all that space for? I happen to be getting married soon. That’s a huge deal. You should transfer the place to me. I’ll even cover the transfer fee.” I was stunned. “Are you out of your mind?” His mother Linda said, “How can you be so ungrateful? Him using your place for his newlywed life is doing you a favor. It’ll bring you good luck! Other people would jump at the chance!” The son and mother were united against me. “Anyway, tomorrow’s a great day. Grab the property deed and come with us to transfer ownership!” I rejected them without hesitation and called them crazy. Who knew they would get so furious that they would storm into my brand-new apartment and go on a rampage, smashing everything in sight. They even said smugly, “We need to show you our family doesn’t get pushed around! Go ahead and call the police! What proof do you even have that it was us?” What they did not know was that I had installed surveillance cameras on the day I moved in.

นายนิโคลัส เคลดัลซ่าร์ คนสนิทมักเรียกเขาว่านิค อายุ 32 ปี เขาเป็นผู้ชายที่มีเสน่ห์น่าค้นหา ด้วยหน้าตาที่เป็นลูกครึ่งไทยอังกฤษ ยิ่งทำให้น่าหลงใหล เขามีรูปร่างสูงใหญ่กำยำ จมูกโด่งเป็นสันนัยน์ตาสีฟ้า สะกดทุกสายตาที่จ้องมอง เขามีน้องสาวหนึ่งคนชื่อนิโคล เมื่อบิดาเสียชีวิตลงด้วยโรคร้าย เขาจึงกลับมาดูแลและสานต่อธุรกิจที่เมืองไทย ครอบครัวของเขาทำเกี่ยวกับผลไม้แปรรูปหลายชนิด เขาเป็นชายหนุ่มที่สาวๆ ต่างก็หมายตา แต่ดูเหมือนว่าเขานั้นจะไม่เคยมองใคร นางสาวพริมโรส มารยาทงามเลิศ ทุกคนมักจะเรียกเธอว่าพิมพ์ เธออายุ 23 ปี เรียนมหา'ลัยปีสุดท้าย อีกไม่นานเดือนกว่าก็จะจบแล้ว เธอเป็นสาวสวยหุ่นเซ็กซี่ ลูกครึ่งไทยเยอร เธอถูกอบรมเลี้ยงดูแบบไทยแท้ มารดาของเธอสอนให้รักนวลสงวนตัว เมื่อนางเคยพลาดพลั้งมีอะไรกับบิดาของพริมโรสจนตั้งครรภ์ เพราะความรักทำให้คนตาบอด เมื่อมารดาของเธอได้รู้ความจริงว่าชายอันเป็นที่รักนั้น เขาแค่หลอกลวงหวังแค่เสพสมจากกายของเธอ เขาไม่ยอมรับทารกน้อยในครรภ์ แต่นางก็อดทนกล้ำกลืนเลี้ยงดูพริมโรสจนเติบใหญ่ ได้อย่างสง่างามเธอสวยอย่างมีคุณภาพและทรงคุณค่าในตัว

Roxanne seems to have the perfect life. Fairytale romance, doting family, a passion for the violin. The only imperfect areas of her life, like her elder brother's best friend, Florian, with whom she had shared her first kiss years ago, is carefully tucked away and paid no attention. That is until after she receives a call from an unknown number the night before her wedding. Damien, her fiance was supposedly taking some time with his friends at a country house, but after the caller prompted her to check the exclusive strip club in downtown California, Roxanne's blood runs cold. She drives all the way there, and to her greatest disappointment and heartbreak, her fears are confirmed, as the first sight to greet was her fiance and three other women all bent over. The sight is nauseating, and she could barely make her way out of the club when suddenly, Billionaire heir and her brother's best friend, Florian, appears out of nowhere. He offers to take her home, but during the drive, Roxanne changes her mind. The last thing she wants is to go home right now. The first thing on her mind was revenge, and she had the perfect person driving her. She would allow herself to use him for that one night, but was she really using him?

Damien Logan, a ruthless billionaire, is used to control and power. But his life is shaken after a one-night stand with a mysterious woman, Ariana. When he wakes up to find her gone, he assumes they’ll never meet again until fate steps in. Struggling with debt and the loss of her job, Ariana unexpectedly finds herself back in Damien's world. Faced with his grandfather’s demand to marry a woman of his choosing, Damien comes up with a bold plan: a marriage contract with Ariana. In exchange for pretending to be his wife, she’ll get the financial stability she needs. Reluctantly, Ariana agrees, stepping into a life of wealth and lies. But as their fake marriage goes on, their walls start to crack. The line between pretending and real feelings starts to blur. Secrets and insecurities threaten to ruin everything. Can a love built on a lie survive, or will their contract end before they find each other’s hearts?

Habang inaayos ang sarili, inilabas niya ang kanyang pitaka at kumuha ng isang libo, balak niya itong iwan sa kama bilang isang uri ng "paliwanag." Ngunit bago pa niya mailapag ang pera, biglang nagsalita ang babae. “Ano'ng ibig sabihin niyan?” Napatingin siya sa babae—gising na ito at nakatingin sa kanya habang nakapatong ang baba sa kamay nito, may bahagyang iritasyon sa kanyang mga mata. Lalo siyang natulala nang makilala ang babae. Hindi niya inaasahang siya ang makakasama niya kagabi—si Lucille Largon, matalik na kaibigan ng kanyang asawang si Mariane.