Books Similar To The Shining

A 19-year-old Liana Rae Trojillo borrowed a million peso money from a loan shark to get her mother a surgery after got hit-and-run by a car. Now, Liana had to divide her salary as a stripper in a club in able to pay her debt. When things got worst, Liana agreed to the offer of her friend, Lucas Thompson-- to pretend as his 26-year-old daughter Elysia and marry the CEO of Casa de Saros Hotel, Cosimo Ariento Melgarejo. After 5 months of pretending as the rich, classy and educated Elysia, and their marriage finally works out, will Cosimo still accept Liana if she reveals her true identity? Will a young woman who came from a squatters area, did not go to college and works as a stripper in the club has a chance to a rich and respectable CEO?

She was never meant to matter. Until she became the spark that could shatter an entire world. Rory has always lived at the bottom of the pack—an orphaned omega, overlooked, unloved, and invisible. She expected the Moon Festival to be just another night spent watching from the shadows. Instead, it became the moment everything changed. When a rogue wolf attacks, Rory doesn’t run. She leaps into the fray to save a child—and in that instant, her first shift explodes from within her. But this is no ordinary transformation. She doesn’t just shift. She awakens. Before a stunned crowd, Rory kills a rogue mid-air with the fury and grace of an Alpha... and draws the attention of the last wolves anyone would expect: the Alpha’s triplet sons. Kael — the heir with haunted eyes. Thorne — the untamed warrior with a heart of fire. Riven — the ruthless tactician who trusts no one. One mate would’ve been impossible. But all three? It’s not fate. It’s a prophecy. And a curse. “Three sons. One moon. One mate. Choose wrong, and the pack will fall.”

Died at the hand of her beloved husband, Maya realized her whole marriage was a joke. Watching her husband leaving with her dying on the floor, Maya cursed and cried and fell apart, only to wake up to her wedding day! This time she won't live for anyone but herself, and she won't let androcentrism ruin her career, her marriage and her life!

An abused human orphan. A cursed werewolf Prince trapped in his monster form. And a cursed island which once entered, there's no leaving ever. What would you do if you're a human trapped on a deserted island with a monster capable of having you for breakfast in one moment's breath? Except he's not a monster. He's a Prince that's cursed to stay as a monster. And only you can be the Beauty to his Beast. ~~~ Avril, an innocent human orphan, fell overboard a ship and was washed ashore on a deserted island. There she beholds a terrifying sight, a monstrous wolf bigger than a human. He is Prince Dakar, an Alpha Prince who was cursed to remain as a wolf animal and a monster for decades. Avril is taken in by the cursed prince and he surprisingly shows care for her. He knows who she is... to him. But she has no idea what she is in for the moment she got washed ashore on that island. She just entered into a battle to free the cursed Island Wolf. But could she love and stay with a cursed monster like him? And if she was to live in his world full of supernatural people like him, could she survive as the only human? This is a story of love, betrayal, battles and loyalty. Prince Dakar and human Avril's love story. THE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

Blurb: King Zaron was once a powerful mafia king, who ruled with tyranny and had no regard for his people. He kills and takes life however, whenever and wherever he wants it. However, things took a new turn when he challenged a young mafia king and lost the battle. To remain in the mafia gang, King Zaron used one of his daughters in exchange for power.

In the small town of Eastwood, the mysterious disappearance of 12-year-old Daniel from his abusive family had left a void that no one could fill. Over a decade later, Daniel, now a suave, enigmatic billionaire arms dealer, returns to Eastwood with two purposes in mind: to reconcile with his past, particularly with his beloved younger sister, and to wage a secret war against the dangerous underbelly of the town. His first encounter in town is with Kate, a beautiful waitress with a challenging life of her own. They're immediately drawn to each other, sharing a connection that neither can explain. But with this connection come complications: Kate is tied to a world Daniel is fighting against, with a looming arranged marriage to a millionaire who has dark secrets. As Daniel delves deeper into the town's affairs, he uncovers a network of narcotics trade, child traffickers, and corrupt officials. All the while, he keeps his true identity hidden, trying to get closer to his family without revealing himself. Kate becomes both his anchor and his weakness. Her association with the town's malevolent forces, especially her fiancé, threatens to tear them apart. However, as they grow closer, their combined strength becomes a force to reckon with. Throughout their journey, they'll face intense challenges, both from external enemies and internal demons. The town of Eastwood will witness a storm of love, action, betrayal, and redemption. But the question remains: can love truly conquer all, even the shadows of a tortured past?

“You are getting into a sham marriage again, I guess God really thinks highly of you”, Drake said sarcastically “So does he of you loser”,Amelia responded amidst tears. Amelia Dinkins annulled her own wedding at the altar after discovering the affair between her fiancée and best friend only to end up in a one night stand giving her virginity to one of the party guests Drake Harris a widower who was amused by her bravery during the day. Drake Harris had vowed never to love any other woman after the brutal murder of his wife, unfortunately Amelia got pregnant and his parent found out, so to secure his heritage from his family as the first son he had to marry her, they both agreed on staying out of each other`s lane while they co parent, after the wedding, a lot of secrets came to light when Amelia discovered Annabelle Drake`s late wife`s secret diary. Will they be able to fall for each other while co parenting? Will the Mystery behind Annabelle`s death be solved?

Lucinda Jones works in a nightclub to pay off her father's debt. She had no idea he'd be dead before she was old enough to attend college, so she had to learn to take care of herself now that she's alone with no family or close friends to look after her. Tyler Ackerman, one of her regular customers where Lucinda works, offers to pay off the debt in exchange for her hand in marriage. Lucinda agrees and signs a three-year contract with Tyler Ackerman. Meanwhile, Tyler develops feelings for Lucinda and tries his best to get her to fall in love with him too. Will Lucinda fall in love with him or will she leaves when contract ended?

The princess was now standing in front of me. But she was not what I expected. In fact, to say I was disappointed was an understatement. Like what the fuck. I've heard stories about how beautiful and enchanting she was, but the woman standing in front of me was completely opposite from that description. The woman standing in front of me was chubby. What the hell? I thought they said she was slim and slender. She even had a mole on her nose and when she smiled at me, I almost puked. She had a huge gap tooth and looked like a clown. "Greetings your highness," she said, and I almost died. Please don't tell me that is my bride. Like, what the f*ck?!

Evelyn had been living a hard life. She had many enemies around her that were waiting for her downfall. However, she happened to stumble upon a book that had turned her life upside down. When she woke up, she found herself being transported inside the world that she had happened to read. What's more, she found out that her adoptive parents had sold her off to the infamous psychopathic villain in their city. Can she escape from the hands of the infamous psychopathic villain? Or would she willingly submit herself to him?