Books All English Lit Majors Should (& Need To) Read

Most women fall for rich businessmen, dashing doctors, or genius lawyers… but me? I fell hard for my bodyguard. *** Caroline thought it was just a one-night stand—a reckless escape from an arranged marriage to the cold and powerful Alexander. She’d rather give herself to a stranger than tie her life to that man. But what if that stranger… was Miguel—the quiet yet dangerously alluring bodyguard of her family? She thought it ended that night. But fate had other plans. As sparks turned into something deeper, Caroline finds herself falling for the one man she’s not supposed to love. In a world where name, wealth, and status define one’s worth, what happens when her heart chooses someone from a different world? Will she defy her family’s expectations and fight for a love that’s as dangerous as it is forbidden? Or will she walk away from the man who made her feel alive—just to keep everyone else happy?

Lyka is a simple woman, jolly, funny and kind-hearted. She accepted her fate when her father died. She became a nanny in her own house because of her stepmother but she never blamed her father for marrying again before but now she seeks freedom. One day, her cousin Kyla visited her and brought her away from her miserable life. They hung out together and even bought her everything she needed. She thought Kyla was just so good to her because they were relatives. Days passed, when Lyka heard a sudden news that her stepmother wanted to sell her to those loan sharks. She was terrified and immediately planned on escaping. She went far away even though she didn't want to leave her younger step brothers. She doesn't have a choice but to go far away.  On her new journey, new life, new apartment, her cousin Kyla suddenly showed up and begged her to act as her substitute as a bride. She immediately said no even though they really look alike. But things changed when Lyka knew her cousin was in danger. She made a choice to agree with the said plan.  She was anxious to meet her husband. Kyran was not fond of this kind of arrangement but was forced to have her beside him. Would they click with others or would it be a disaster?

Alex and Naomi are a couple who have built a romantic relationship in the past. Their love did not run smoothly because Alex started their love affair at stake with his friends. After he was done making Naomi love him, he ends up slept with her. In addition, he even shared their indecent photos with his friends. Inadvertently, Naomi finds out everything and chose to dump Alex before she gets dumped by him. When Naomi left him, Alex began to regret and realized the seeds of love were starting to take root in him. Time passed and in the end, the two met in an unexpected situation. And after an encounter with Naomi, Alex intent to use this opportunity to prove himself to Naomi that he has changed and wanted to return to the times when they were together. Will Alex be able to soften Naomi's ice wall? And will Naomi be able to trust her ex-lover who has hurt her in the past?

Maggie and Liam tied the knot to fulfill the desire of Mr. Enrico Anderson, Liam's grandfather. As they navigated their relationship, their love blossomed over time. Although they faced numerous trials and discovered hidden aspects of each other, their love remained unwavering.

Damon Montero comes from a wealthy family, they have everything. Fame, power, and a good reputation in their family. Unfortunately for Isabella Morata, she has no other choice but to obey her father. Isabella's family is her top priority. So, when her father forced her to marry Damon Montero to save their company from bankruptcy, she agreed. Her life changed from that moment on. She greatly appreciates Damon's family support and help. Her gratitude is not enough for him - as he wants her heart more than anything.

How does Iris, a boring college student pique the interest of Smoke, a not so human entity. There's a fine like between love and obsession, but he crossed that line long ago.

Love is unpredictable, and often comes when we least expect it. Love can be felt for any number of reasons, and it’s those unexpected qualities that make someone stand out from the crowd. But what if that someone can’t be your mate, and loving her is against the rule? Would you still go for her and follow the whisper of your heart, or forget her and embrace your responsibility?

Marion Yuna "Mayu" Selvestre is the result of a betrayal. Thirsty for her parents' love, the girl asked for nothing but to be part of her father's or mother's family. But that became more ambiguous after she was chosen as the fiancée of a prominent billionaire, whom both her half-sisters wanted. Her parents could not accept it, for they were also after the billionaire. And her wish became more vague when she became pregnant due to a one-night mistake with the man. In fear that her parents would abort her baby and in fear of the man finding out that she was pregnant, she left their town and moved around every time she was caught by him. Even if she is afraid of life, Mayu is even more afraid that the cunning and monster Aldo Hendrix Castellanos will take her son away from her.

Noami grew up in the quiet comfort of the orphanage, raised by nuns and surrounded by children who, like her, were longing for a family they never had. She had long accepted that the four walls of the orphanage would be her home for the rest of her life. But fate had other plans. Her peaceful world shifted the moment a stranger came looking for someone else—her twin sister, who had been adopted years ago and now lay in a hospital bed, unable to wake. In a desperate plea, the woman who adopted her twin begged Noami for a favor only a sister could give: take her place. Pretend to be her. Marry the man she was supposed to wed. And just like that, Noami became Mrs. Arvenze. The wife of a doctor she didn’t even know. A substitute in a marriage that was never meant for her.

Samsara Angela Sakura learned to live as a breadwinner. Until one day, circumstances made her life twice as much harder than before. When an opportunity comes for her to be one of Miss Night Women and be purchased by a Billionaire, will she accept it?