Bible Verses About Faith And Strength

I'm the female protagonist of a spicy novel. One day, the system tosses me into an innocuous novel to be reformed. What a joke! I turn to the male protagonist. "Hi there. Want to make out?" He has me thrown behind bars and accuses me of molesting him. Much later, he does even naughtier things than the male protagonists in spicy novels do.

Elara Grey has lived her entire life in silence, hiding her strength behind calm eyes and quiet obedience. But when she is sold at a secret underground auction, her fate takes a dark and unexpected turn. Alexander Steele — the cold, feared multi-billionaire — buys her with a single command and a single glance. Known for his power, ruthlessness, and heart made of ice, Alexander sees Elara as nothing more than property. But she is nothing like he expected. Her innocence challenges him. Her quiet bravery intrigues him. And her presence awakens emotions he buried long ago. As Elara navigates her new life inside the billionaire’s mansion, she realizes that Alexander is not only dangerous… he is broken. And she might be the only one capable of melting the ice around his heart. But enemies are watching, waiting for the perfect moment to strike — and Elara becomes the weakness they want to use against him. In a world filled with power, pain, and forbidden desire… Fire will meet Ice. And neither of them will ever be the same.

. Serenya, the Luna, was rejected, cursed, and betrayed by her mate—then cast out. Still, she makes countless returns to her Alpha, each encounter igniting steamy, erotic, and intense moments of passion. Yet no matter how deeply they burn for each other, he refuses to accept her by his side. Now pregnant with the young Alpha’s child, serenya faces an even crueler fate. His rejection spreads to the entire pack, leaving her utterly cast out. To her clan, she is nothing but shame and reproach. Forced into the life of a rogue, she must survive alone, hunted by packs that see her as a threat. But the deeper question remains: is she rogue by choice, or was she driven into rebellion? In the shadows, serenya discovers unexpected strength alongside other forsaken park . As power awakens and rages within her, she prepares to destroy the mate who cast her aside. Yet before vengeance can consume her, desire pulls them into deeper longing. In the end, they realize too late that their enemies have been the ones fanning the fire—drifting them further apart with every bitter choice. Her next choice weighs heavy on her happiness or sorrow

"This brutally romantic mafia love story will grip you!" ~#1 New York Times bestselling author Helen Hardt Arranged-marriage, age-gap, Mafia/cartel romance Capo to the Luciano Famiglia was my birthright. The cruelty needed to succeed in this life has been beaten into me since I was a young boy. My father, Vincent Luciano, taught by example and with the slap of his hand. My independent streak took me down paths my father would never have gone. With our enemies gaining strength, it is my idea to attempt an alliance with an unlikely bedfellow. The Roríguez Cartel and the Luciano Famiglia are improbable partners, yet even Vincent Luciano can’t deny the possible benefits. The only way to solidify the deal is for me to marry Catalina Ruiz, the eldest daughter of Andres Ruiz, a top lieutenant in the Roríguez Cartel. Catalina is young, beautiful, and thinks she understands the path she is being forced to follow. There is no way for her to know the monster she is about to wed. A man doesn’t become a made man at thirteen if he is capable of love. That emotion is beyond my scope of expertise. Saving the famiglia is my goal. And once this alliance is made, ours will be but the first of the brutal vows exchanged. Have you been Aleatha’d?

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.

Inka was known to be a successful woman. She worked hard for it because she believes that one day, those who had belittled her and left her behind would regret the things that they did to her. Read wasn't the type of guy that changes women every night. He is a man with dignity and morals yet behind his Greek God physique and unreadable eyes is a life that revolves around blood, guns, and brotherhood. What will happen if Read had set his eyes on the most successful woman of all time? Would he take the risk and love her till death do they part? Or would he just forget about it because of his dark life?

I thought the Moon Goddess had finally smiled on me.An orphaned omega… chosen as the mate of the Alpha.But on the night I believed he would claim me, he shattered me instead. Humiliated. Rejected. Banished.Left to die in the forest, I had nothing left to live for—until a stranger appeared.Fierce. Cold. Powerful. He saved me from death… and something about him felt familiar, yet unknown.I don’t know his name. I don’t know why he hesitated before walking away. But fate has a strange way of giving second chances—even to those who no longer believe they deserve them

On the way to my twin boys' parent-teacher conference, I'm informed that my sons, Ricky and Micky Stallone, have already been taken home by their parents. I'm immediately worried sick about their safety. However, when I look across the road, I suddenly catch sight of a very happy family of four—Ricky, Micky, my husband, Corbin Stallone, and his first love he could never forget, Ingrid Lacelle. Ricky and Micky both run into Ingrid's arms, cozying up to her and calling her "Mommy". Meanwhile, Corbin gently kisses Ingrid's forehead with a doting expression on his face. I join the crowd of envious onlookers, watching the beginning of the end of my marriage.

It wasn't just a story about love and a happy ending—not all stories end that way. It all began when a sweet, innocent young girl fell in love with a kind, handsome young boy. Serapina Mondragon fell for Damon Romanova when they were young, but he bitterly refused to love her, hurting her in every way. What hurt her the most was that, even after their wedding day, he still refused to love her. Because of the pain and heartache, she went abroad and became the woman she always hoped to be: strong, independent, and, most of all, full of hatred for her so-called husband. For so many years, she had been hiding, not wanting to see him. But now that she has the courage to face him, he better hide because she's coming right at him with full force. DISCLAIMER: it is a work of fiction,names, companies, places and events was fictional

"Unwed and Expecting" follows the tumultuous journey of Sophia Harrington, a young woman whose perfect life shatters on her wedding day when she is abandoned at the altar by the man she thought was her soulmate. Alone and humiliated, Sophia discovers she is pregnant—a secret she kept, hoping to surprise her groom. Now, she's forced to navigate a new reality as an unwed mother-to-be.Sophia's world is turned upside down as she battles societal judgment, her family's disapproval, and her own fears of raising a child alone. But when she meets Ethan Caldwell, a brooding yet compassionate businessman with a troubled past, she finds an unexpected ally. Ethan, dealing with his own pain of being "extinguished twice"—once by a failed marriage and again by a betrayal in his career—relates deeply to Sophia's sense of loss and uncertainty. Despite their initial resistance, a bond forms between them, filled with undeniable chemistry and shared wounds.However, just as Sophia begins to open her heart, her ex-fiancé returns, claiming he made a mistake and begging for forgiveness. Sophia is torn between the past and the potential future with Ethan. The core struggle centers on Sophia’s journey to self-worth and her fight to choose what's best for herself and her unborn child, rather than what others expect of her. Meanwhile, Ethan must confront his own fears of being hurt again, questioning whether he’s truly capable of being the man Sophia and her child need.Cliffhanger: As Sophia prepares to make her final decision, a shocking revelation about Ethan’s past surfaces, threatening to destroy the fragile trust they’ve built. Will Sophia find the strength to forgive and move forward, or will the weight of past betrayals extinguish her chance at happiness once more?