Books For Mental Strength

Maya runs away from home, escaping an arranged marriage to an unfamiliar city-Chicago. Attacked and robbed of everything, she's left with nothing-no money, no safety, no hope. When a strip club poster catches her eye, Maya makes a decision: one night on stage could earn her enough for a room, maybe even a way to survive. Instead, she meets Roman Volkov. Cold, ruthless, and untouchable, Roman is the Mafia boss who owns the city's underworld. He makes her an offer: one night with him, and she'll have more money than she knows what to do with. It should be simple. Just a deal. Just one night in Chicago with a man she'll never see again. But when the sun rises, Maya learns the truth: No one spends just one night with Roman Volkov.

Everything started at the conflict between the siblings of the king. Conflict that bring their future into the great distruction. Thinking that his eldest son would bring true success to the kingdom, he had no doubt that he had to be the next king, and didn't bothered thinking twice before giving him the throne. He never believe what his younger son told him about his brother and ignore all the bad issues. Prince Artemis, lovingly and caring to his constituents was deeply sadden thinking that he failed his people and his mother. His father didn't even give him a chance to prove his worth, instead' he was driven away and was branded as an immoral prince. Prince Dator, as a natural greedy prince didn't contented of what his father punishment, he secretly give an order to kill Prince Artemis. He is also the reason why Prince Artemis accused raping. Unknown to the awaited danger, Prince Artemis traveled alone. But unfortunately, he was ambushed by a group of people who paid by Prince Dator. Xinniang saved him and bring him to Mount Povo. On the other hands, prince Dator, who is now the king, begin to sow evil. Increased the taxes, killed people and abduct child. A series of crimes and murder occurred in the whole kingdom. In order to save the beloved kingdom, Prince Artemis and Xinniang traveled to the lost kingdom. They seek help and prepared for the imminent war that was coming. A major and bloody war happened between the siblings. Many have lost their lives, eventually good always win againts the evil. The greedy king died, Prince Artemis saved his kingdom. Later he was appointed as the new king together with his beloved Xinniang. In the end, they eventually got married and ruled the kingdom.

Despite my parents' objections, I stay by Julian Grant's side for ten years. He goes from having nothing to building his own empire. The moment it's time to fulfill our ten-year promise, I proudly tell my parents I'm going to marry him. But then, he gives the vice president position meant for me to another woman. I confront him only to overhear a woman's hesitant voice behind the door. "Mr. Grant... you gave me the VP role, but what about Ms. Jones? Aren't you two getting married?" Julian's tone is cold and sharp, though his face is calm and unaffected. "Noelle's been with me for ten years. Who else would even want her? Relax—she won't dare make a scene." The words hit me like a slap to the face. Without another word, I turn and make a call to my arranged marriage contact. "Are you free?" I ask. "Let's get married."

Tidak pernah terpikirkan oleh Venna Marlinda. Bahwa hubungannya kandas begitu saja. Enam tahun lamanya menjalin hubungan dan berjalan sehat, ternyata tidak menjamin dia akan bersanding dengan lelaki yang dia cintai-Xandro julius. Saat kebahagiaan mulai menyapa Venna dari sakit hati yang ia rasa dengan kehadiran Arley Alexander, kebenaran muncul di kehidupannya. Hal yang menjadi alasan Xandro memutuskannya. Rahasia apakah yang di sembunyikan Xandro selama ini dari Venna?? Mampukah Arley menempati raja dihati Venna?

Abandoned, betrayed and sold by the people she called family, Alexandra’s life is a nightmare. When she is sold to the man who she believes killed her parents and brother she swears to take revenge. But what happens when a more powerful emotion overshadows her hatred for him? Kieran battles with his dark secret but things look hopeful when the remedy shows up. The problem? The cure is unwilling and secretly plots his death!

"I'm tired of being lonely now. I'm tired!" Andrew screamed to no one in particular. "I have money, I have houses, cars and everything a man could wish for but I want one thing now. Just one thing. A family. A family to love and that will love me back." Andrew is a man who's lost his way. He's made a bet with an old woman to find a family who loves him by Christmas or he'll lose a mysterious prize. But Andrew has no idea where to start. May June is a single mother struggling to provide for her brother and daughter. She's determined to give them a good life, but she's afraid that her ex-husband will try to take her daughter away from her. As the holiday season approackhes, both Andrew and May June must face their fears and fight for the things they love. Can they overcome their challenges and find happiness?

Anastasia Rochminov's parents hid her away on a remote mountain top as soon as she was born. Turning 18, she finds out that she is to be the Alpha King's mate, no questions asked.  However, now she understands why her parents caged her every cycle starting at 13 so she didn't run into any other males and lose her virginity. When she meets the Alpha King, will it be love at first site or will they hate each other? Find out in Saved For The Alpha King, if being the Alpha King's mate is everything it's cracked up to be.

Syrhane Ong is a Medical Technology student in her third year. She is clever, outgoing, and driven by a strong desire to succeed. Her family is Chinese, and they are highly traditional when it comes to marriage. Syrhane has never dated anyone because she knows her parents will pick a guy for her in the end. She was frightened of falling in love, of getting hurt, and of hurting the person she cared about. Syrhane Ong's buddy and classmate, Soren Gonzales. They've known each other since their first year of college because they're in the same class. As a result of the pressure and problems they're carrying, they've had to deal with a lot of obstacles. Unlike the other students, Soren's family is not wealthy. He is a scholar and a hardworking student who is striving to maintain a good grade while still supporting his family. That one night, though, changed everything. They began to have strange feelings for each other. The friendship between a male and female who developed feelings for each other. Owen Cujuangco, on the other hand, appeared out of nowhere in Syrhane's life. This individual will cause the two of them to break up. Because Syrhane's father wants Syrhane to marry Owen, she has no choice but to obey his father because that is the only way she can make him proud of her. Soren made a wish for the two of them, hoping that the stars would align in their favor. He wants to love Syrhane, but he knew it would be impossible due to their disparities in their current circumstances. They've been waiting for each other to cross their paths again as time passes, and time will bring them back together.

those with money had power. those with power ruled the lupus colony: the world's largest ruthless pack. with a steady decline of desirable omegas over the years, a breeding program had been established where elite wolves and members of the lupus deus council could bid millions of dollars yearly for a hybrid of their own. a wolf created for the sole purpose of fulfilling her alpha's every desire. but what happens when one wolf escapes after committing a crime punishable by death, only to find protection in the shadow of death himself?

Run away from his dad’s decision of fixing him into a marriage with the daughter of a business man, that was the option he supposed to choose for he could follow his dreams together with his current girlfriend. Not wanting his father might get sick due to his rebellion, Att. Rak Angelo De Acusta compelled himself to agree with the arrangement as his girlfriend wanted him to do so before he regretted anything. However, he swore that when the right time came he assuredly cut off the tie between him and Felicity Sandoval, and enjoy the rest of his life with his lover. While finding out the real cause of their marriage, he was confident enough within the marriage contract as he knew he will never fall in love with his drop-dead gorgeous fiancée and it seemed more fortunate of him when he finally saw her personally. As what he expected, luckily, she had most of his turn-offs— she is materialistic, talkative, prodigal, reckless, clumsy, she always wear too appealing and sexy clothes, wears heavy make up on her face, obsess with jewelries, enjoying the wealth, and many more. So there is no reason why he would cheat and betray his lover for that Sandoval heiress. He preferred to be a real man and kept his promise that no one would replace his girl. But what if god has another plan for him? Will he go against the playful destiny for the sake of that promise?