Beat Around The Bush

"Two people destined to be apart — can they find their way back to each other?" Angel Reyes’ life changed when she moved to Isla Bandayan. Everything became messy, and it felt like she had no control over her own life—especially after she met Bucho, the only son of the island’s captain. On the island, whatever Bucho’s family says becomes law. So when he said he wanted Angel to be his wife, she had no choice but to go along with it. But things started to change when Joshua Marasigan showed up—the man who once made her heart beat faster. Being with him made her feel safe again. Her fear began to fade, her dreams came back, and for the first time in a long while, she had hope — hope of escaping the island that had caused her so much pain. Still, things weren’t easy. The people around her didn’t want her to be happy with Joshua. They saw him as someone who brought trouble to their peaceful island. And worse, even her own family stood in the way. Can love really win when the world is trying to pull them apart?

Is it possible for a cage to offer freedom? A deeply conservative father, a mother resigned to the status quo, and the ghost of a twisted abuse have beat Kriti Tripathi into a numb kind of acceptance. The kind of acceptance that allows her to block out the uncomfortable realities that come with forming meaningful bonds with the people around her. When her mother shoves her into an arranged marriage to a stranger, Kriti is forced to confront secrets that have painted her past black and surrendered her future to the demands of her possessor. But Kriti’s quietly mysterious husband has been whispering things as she struggles to adjust to her new life. Things that make her think she might not be as trapped as she feels, and Kriti begins to suspect that this marriage might mean more than she expected. Kriti isn’t the only one who has been keeping secrets. Even her perfectly responsible, too mature husband has something to hide. Secrets have a way of revealing themselves, though. When the demons of her past show up on her doorstep, the secrets they‘ve been keeping threaten to destroy Kriti and her marriage; unless Kriti can reform herself into her own brand of a savior.

After our eighty-eighth canceled wedding, I called my business partner. "I'm taking the Haviana market project." There was a beat of stunned silence. "Seriously? That's ten years overseas. You just got married—well, weren't you? Does your husband even know? What about your parents? You always said staying close to them was everything." I glanced around the empty church and let out a sharp laugh. "There was no wedding. No husband. And my parents? They've got Cindy. That's all they need." Another pause. "Alright. Pack your bags. You leave tomorrow." After the call, I ran a hand down my wedding dress. One last tear slipped out, quiet and pointless. Cindy had another "episode" today. Claimed she'd off herself. Andrew canceled—again. I'd looked at him, drained. "It's the eighty-eighth time." He dropped his head, guilt all over him. "Just a little more time, Viv. She's been off since the accident. I'm scared she'll actually do it. I swear, I'll talk to her. For real this time. Then we'll get married. Promise." My parents didn't hesitate. "Vivian, let Andrew go. If Cindy hadn't gotten kidnapped trying to save you, she wouldn't have these breakdowns. Are you really putting a wedding over your sister's life?" "How could you be so selfish?" I'd heard it all before. Used to fight it. Not this time. If neither my fiancé nor my parents wanted me around, then fine. I'd leave.

Forces were conspiring around Finn and Lili just as their relationship was blooming... Finn heard a few jeers and cheers, "Kick him out! Kick him out!" Before he could react, Lili stood up and pushed Billy's hand away and growled really loudly, "Get out of our house NOW! Get the 'f' out! All of you! This is between Finn and myself and the investigation team. Get out!" Her face was bright red and her little fists were clenched so tightly. She was ready to punch someone but she kept her composure. Billy yelled back, "You're gonna regret this, just you wait!" Turning to leave, Billy saw Finn standing in the doorway. He was as quiet as a church mouse and as still as a statue. He wasn't giving in to the anger festering inside. Billy walked by and threw the first punch and within seconds the crowd dragged Finn outside and started to beat the crap out of him. Lili was powerless but managed to have enough sense to call 911 immediately and then she grabbed a bat and started banging it on the porch. When the crowd heard the sirens, they all jumped in their cars and took off. Even Billy! Especially Billy! By the time she got to Finn, he was a bloody mess and was barely breathing.... How could everyone in the town turn on Finn? Hadn't he proven over the last three years that he turned his life around but one small accusation and Lili was standing outside of their home in the freezing cold, staring at the blood stained snow. An image that would haunt her for the rest of her life. Would Finn survive the beating and come back to her arms as the same man? Or would outside forces continue to push them apart?

WHERE THERE IS HATE, THERE IS LOVE There's a thin line between Hate and Love. And both hate and love come from the heart. When we hate a person, hate them with all our hearts, and when we love a person love them with all our hearts. Both can stay side by side. When the thin line breaks between hate and love we don't realize it, we just start to drown in the ocean of love without realizing it. The same thing happens with Ivan and Jessica. They don't realize when they start to love each other when they despise each other from the deepest core of their heart. Ivan Pratap Sigh, he's 29 years old and CEO of Royal Fashion which he built himself. He has a very powerful aura around him. Everyone fears him. He's an angel for good people but a death bell for his enemies.  Jessica Walia is 24 years old. Just graduated in fashion design from a prestigious college in Delhi. She's sweet, noble, confident, sophisticated, and believes in everyone. But whoever tries to bully her that time she becomes bold and  never hesitates to beat the shit out of them.

Having being abused and trampled on by her mother, and a missing father. Alicia decides to find happiness out of home, but She became devoid of feelings and fear of men after being used and dumped. She decides to revenge on all men but her first attempt makes her heart beat, is she going to succeed or fail?

Aizhyrra Brolonde was forced to kiss the owner of the university she's currently in. Because of that nonsense dare, she was forced to apply her lips to that man who had beat the ice for being cold. And her life became more miserable when Trizhor Ailorre forced her to sign a contract. A contract that will change everything.

Traec is a living proof of his mother’s infidelity that’s why he hated his life and promised himself that his heart will never beat for anyone. He became ruthless to every woman who tried to conquer his heart. Not until he met Maddison, she took the risk despite of the gossips she knew about Traec. Will love be enough to tame his stoned heart?

"I can't taste my lips... Could you do it for me?" Laira Alastair become more seductive as she swayed her hips and danced to the beat of boisterous music while staring at the most handsome male specimen she'd ever seen - her unknown fiancee. She was the newest member of La Tigra; a place where all your kinky desires become reality. To prevent the bankruptcy of their family business, she had to marry their business partner's son. But marrying someone she doesn't know and love wasn't her cup of tea. She did the 'Plan B's, and that was to auction herself into bidding held at La Tigra every first of the month. *** With his dark as night eyes, to die for his devilish smile and gorgeous body, Matt Theodore 'Matteo' Vitale, had to marry a woman chosen by his family. But a woman wearing a printed tiger dress and mask got his attention. She was the most expensive woman auctioned at La Tigra's Hotel owned by one of his friends. Without blinking his eyes, he bought that tigress to be his future mistress. What if he finds out that the woman he bought at La Tigra was his unknown fiancée and doesn't do marriage for convenience? Do his devilish smile and gorgeous body can tame the wild tigress hearts roaming around the city?

"She was my siren. My unearthly creature, far more beautiful than any angel. I was getting lost in her ocean blue eyes and she was making my heart skip a beat every time she smiles. She was the beginning and the end of all my days, she was my reason to wake up and live a better life. She was my whole life. And my undoing..."