Blind Swordsman

Reid Thomas is known for having a revolving door of females in his bed and for not wanting a mate. He's even created rules for himself to follow so he doesn't fall into the trap of a committed, long-term relationship. But when he loses a bet to his best friend, he's sent on a blind date. There, he meets Taryn Campbell, a feisty warrior with a personality to match, who has him questioning his strict rules. After all, aren't rules made to be broken? This is Book 2 of the Crescent Lake series. It can be read as a standalone, however, for context and an introduction to the world and characters, it is recommended that you read "The Alpha's Pen Pal" before reading "The Beta's Blind Date."

He pinned her on the wall, sniffing in her fresh scent. What was he trying to do? Trying to rain insults on her again? "I don't know why..." He hesitated before using his right hand to remove a strand of her hair. Her heartbeat accelerated. "...you're this tempting." She gulped harder, and her eyes widened in surprise because she couldn't believe her ears. He leaned closer as he could hear her heartbeat racing. He niches his lips on her ears and whispers certain words to her enough to send shivers down her spine. "You thought I was blind...but let me tell you, I was blinded by your beauty!" Diana's breath was seized. He knew what her expression would be, his lips curved into a smile. "I want to devour you like the beast that I am. I'm no angel, an insatiable wolf in sheep's clothing...that's what I am." ______________ A Kingdom whereby suitors are chosen by the father when the woman clocks eighteen, she would be married off to the man her father chose for her. Rejection means she was inviting death. Diana was not exceptional. Her father married her off into the Royal family...married off to the blind prince of the King. To avoid being beheaded... ....she ran into the wolf's den. Made a deal with the devil...unknown to her that he was her rejected suitor!

Lin Gu, a 25 years old girl and a CEO of her own company. Isang babaeng anak ng mafia queen and king. She had a poor boyfriend named Bryan. At palagi niyang ipinaglalaban ang relationship nilang dalawa sa parents niya. Ipinakasal siya ng kaniyang parents kay Haru-anak ng business partners ng parents niya. Ipinasa sa kaniya ang pagiging Queen ng mama niya sa underworld gang at ganon din kay Haru bilang isang king. Masakit para sa kaniya na ikasal sa taong di niya mahal. Dahil pagdi niya gagawin iyon ay papatayin nila ang boyfriend niyang si Bryan. Tomorrow, after their wedding, Lin found out kay Bryan na nakabuntis ito sa ibang babae. Pinilit din siya nito na mahalin si Haru dahil may kaniya kaniya silang responsibilidad na. Makakaya kayang turuan ni Lin ang puso niyang mahalin si Haru? Makakaya din ba ng puso niyang tumayo galing sa pagkalugmok na ginawa ni Bryan sa kaniya? Kung matuturuan na niya ang puso na mahalin si Haru, tama ba ang magiging epekto nito? Lalong lalo na kapag malaman niya ang likod sa pagiging secret agent ni Haru?

Clara is the maid of billionaire Edward James, who is known as a genius in technology, handsome and rich. He was blind because of an accident in childhood. When they first met, she made a terrible impression on him. From then on, he made it difficult for her with unreasonable requests. But Clara completed all the assigned tasks. Not only that but many times she also made Edward James mad with her clever personality. Along with that, Edward James also felt attracted to Clara because of her resilience and brightness. They had feelings for one another. This is also when Clara realized that the object of the night with her a few months ago was Edward. She is pregnant; he finds out, and it forces them to have a wedding. Married for a few months, Clara miscarried because of Edward’s inattention. From there, their relationship fell apart. The difference between the two’s life views and irreconcilable misunderstandings led them to divorce after a year of marriage. After the divorce, Clara went abroad to study. Five years later, she returned with a child who called her mother and a master’s degree in economics. She and he met again and continued their unfinished predestined relationship.

Valentina Hales was a carefree young woman, known for making one bad decision after another. But her world spiraled out of control after the mysterious disappearance and death of her sister, Taylor. Following her late sister’s cryptic instructions, Valentina flees from North London to South London, where she finds herself pregnant… a product of a reckless one-night stand with a stranger… and utterly alone, struggling to rebuild her shattered life. Four years later, circumstances drag Valentina back to North London, where she reluctantly takes a job as a maid at the Hawthorne mansion—the very job her sister once held. Her employer: Christopher Hawthorne, a blind and tormented billionaire haunted by his own dark demons. What happens when Valentina finds certain truths, causing her to dig deeper into the Hawthorne family’s secrets and unravel a huge web of lies, deceit, and betrayal? And her quest for vengeance becomes more complicated when she begins to see Christopher in a new light. Will Valentina’s thirst for revenge lead to victory, or will the dark secrets of the Hawthorne family consume her? And what happens when she ends up finding love where she least expects it? In this story of forbidden love and shocking twists, nothing is as it seems… and no one can be trusted. In this forbidden romance novel, trust is a luxury… and danger lurks in every shadow.

Vampires exist.  But they aren't the etheral,  seducing types that we are taught about.  They slither and scheme, kill and reduce to ash all that is around them and even worse,  One has claimed my heart as theirs.  Only, he doesn't know I'm not the woman he thinks I am.  I'm not his lover, nor do I want to be.  Kidnaped and forced into proximity with the King of the Dead I learn one thing, nothing is as it seems at first sight.  Hades is a man with power, but Thomas saved me from death.  One is human and the other is close to a God. A greater threat looms in the distance, the humans I wish to stand with are under attack. The Vampire's war is not mine to fight, but can I truly stay on the side lines and watch everyone I have come to care about perish?  And can I truly find love in the arms of a cold detached  man, when warmth and happiness lays in wait for me with Thomas?

As the most jolly, honest, caring and loyal friend to everyone that is Vera Joyce. But suddenly, everything has changed. She then started doubting her best friend, Sheena. When she met her best friends partner, Liam. What would happen to their friendship? Will Liam be the reason that there friendship would come to an end?

Leonel Grisham, CEO of Mountain Ltd, 38th, considers his wife a status symbol. There is no love between them. It's cold. They rarely spend time together. They rarely even show affection to each other, which can be counted on one hand. Throughout their 5-year marriage, nothing was special except that Chloe Delilah is Leonel's parents' favorite daughter-in-law. Leo has a girlfriend whom he loves deeply. Unfortunately, Leo's mother disapproves because his girlfriend, Ester Gabriella, is an ordinary-class photo model. Leo's world revolves around his work and Ester. Chloe is not a part of his life; she is just a trophy wife. The unfortunate incident that took away Chloe's eyesight also shocked Leo when Chloe, after waking up from a coma, requested a divorce. Leo cannot accept Chloe's ridiculous request. But she insists, no matter what happens. This includes demanding all Leo's assets and shares as stipulated in their prenuptial agreement. Leo can't understand how Chloe could express such a crazy idea. One by one, Leo discovers that Chloe's accident was staged. Someone orchestrated it all. Mountain Pte is also in a significant crisis because the mastermind targets the destruction of the Group that Leo leads. Chloe continues to insist until she eventually realizes that her accident was not without reason. Will Chloe maintain her desires or help Leo regain his power in Mountain Ltd?

Dahil sa sakit ni Rosie na autism, hindi niya akalain na ito ang magdadala sa kanya sa kanyang bulag na mapapangasawa. — Hindi akalain ni Rosie Samaniego na siya ang ipapadala ng kanyang mga kinalakihang magulang upang ikasal sa bulag na si Sebastian Villfuerte, ang dapat na papakasalan ng kanyang stepsister na si Ivy. Ngunit dahil siya’y may autism, wala siyang nagawa kundi sumang-ayon at para na rin makalaya sa mga ito. Magkasundo kaya ang isang bulag at autistic? Makakabuo ba sila ng isang pamilya gaya ng matagal nang inaasam ng lolo ni Sebastian?

Gia is forced to accept a caring for Raven, who has become blind and paralyzed due to a severe accident. The truth is, Gia hates Raven to death. Five years ago, he deliberately seduced and her to ruin the relationship between Lonan—Raven’s younger brother, and herself. Gia was devastated at the time, and distanced herself from any man after that. Taking advantage of Raven's blindness, Gia arrives pretending to be a stranger working for him. Will Raven fail to recognize her? But for how long? And will Gia finally uncover what really happened five years ago?