Brief Encounter

BLURB Maya Blackwood has spent five years as the perfect wife to a man who doesn't love her. But when a terminal diagnosis gives her only six months to live, Maya finally finds the courage to demand what she's never had: one month of being Alexander's real wife. Alexander Blackwood has spent those same five years resenting the arrangement that tore him from his true love, Isabelle Chen. Now that Isabelle has returned to claim him, he's ready to file for divorce—until Maya makes him an offer he can't refuse without risking a scandal that could destroy his family's reputation. Thirty days. One month to discover whether a loveless marriage can become something real before time runs out. But as Maya and Alexander begin to truly see each other for the first time, secrets, lies, and the manipulations of those who want them apart threaten to steal even this brief chance at happiness. And when Alexander finally learns the devastating truth Maya has been hiding, he must face an impossible question: Is one month enough time to fall in love with someone you've already lost?

Hindi alam ni Lia kung bakit napakamalas niya pagdating sa pag-ibig, twenty-eight years old na sya ngunit NBSB pa rin na maging ang mga taong nakapaligid sa kaniya ay nababahala na rin… Na nagtulak sa kaniya para pumasok sa isang night bar. “Don’t be nervous, Lia, matutuwa ka sa main event ng bar na ito!” Saad ng kaibigan niya habang nakatanaw sa entablado. Bago pa man makakibo si Lia at nagsimula ng maghiyawan ang mga babae sa paligid, isang lalaking naka-mask ang lumabas na tanging brief lamang ang suot. “The bidding will start now!” anunsyo ng MC sa gilid. “29 thousands!” Sigaw ng isang babae na nagpatahimik sa lahat. “29 thousands, going twice, going trice, wala na bang hahabol?” Muling tanong ng MC. Hindi alam ni Lia kung ano ang pumasok sa isip niya para itaas ang kamay, “30 thousand!” Sigaw niya bago pa man i-close ang bidding. “30 Thousand, the bidding is close! You’ll have one night with him!"

On our tenth wedding anniversary, I made a special trip to the salon to have my hair done. While settling the bill, I noticed an extra charge on my account. It was a coloring and perm package. Judging by the price, it was a package meant for waist-length hair. Mine had been cropped short for seven or eight years. I called my husband, Jason Moore. "Have you used my salon membership card recently?" There was a brief pause on the other end of the line before he laughed lightly, "Oh, I lent it to Quincy a few days ago." Quincy Hahn was his business partner, a fine arts student with long hair. She treasured her natural curls more than anything. She would never be willing to dye or perm it. More importantly, her elder sister was a major shareholder of this salon. Why would she ever need to use my card? I said nothing more and ended the call. Then, I headed straight to a location displayed on my phone. In the cafe, a long-haired lady was nestled in Jason's arms. Her freshly permed curls were soft and bouncy, framing her blushed face with certain demureness. Jason had always complained that my short hair made me look rough and manly. I lacked gentleness and charm. It seemed this long-haired lady suited his tastes perfectly.

Aurora Santos enters college believing her life will remain small and ordinary. Raised in an orphanage, her world revolves around classes, late nights, and the quiet hope that the boy she once loved might finally notice her. Everything changes when she meets Jared Grey. At twenty-one, Jared is the youngest alpha in history—charming, reckless, and dangerously magnetic. College was never meant to be more than a brief stop for him, but Aurora’s presence awakens something neither of them expected. Drawn to Jared by an inexplicable pull, Aurora begins to uncover a truth that shatters everything she thought she knew: she is not human, and her past is tangled in secrets far older and darker than she imagined. As Aurora is pulled into a hidden world of packs, loyalty, and ancient bonds, she must decide where she truly belongs. Jared, too, must learn that being an alpha means more than power—it means knowing who is worth protecting at all costs. But just as they begin to envision a future together, another alpha emerges. Gregory is powerful, calculating, and unnervingly interested in Aurora. His arrival threatens the fragile balance Jared fights to protect and forces long-buried truths about Aurora’s past to the surface. Because some bonds are written by fate. And once awakened, they cannot be denied—especially when darkness is determined to claim her.

Ivy Coleman's post divorce journey was nothing short of focusing on her self and building her company, after finally escaping from a marriage that had almost ruined her life she finds herself falling hard for a stranger she had a hot steamy encounter with. A stranger with a lot of unknown secrets and it changes her life forever.

BLURB In a desperate attempt to break the curse of mate-less wolves, Lorenzo Mano strikes a dangerous bargain with the moon goddess. But a single misstep in his request dooms his three sons to a shared, fated mate, one they can’t resist but were never prepared to claim. She’s the daughter of their sworn enemy, a woman caught between the primal pull of her wolves and the impossible situation they all face. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, their fiery connection sparks chaos, passion, and unexpected alliances. Three strong-willed brothers. One irresistible mate. And a curse that could destroy them all. The moon goddess blessed them with a beautiful mate, but while they continued with their existing struggles, an undeniable pull led them to explore the fiery, human gift she had bestowed. As their bond grows, they begin to unravel the secrets behind their fateful and dangerous encounter, an encounter that might either heal their fractured world or doom them forever. Will they find out the truth behind their irresistible pull towards Camilla? Will they eventually break the curse and the calamity that had befell them. Find out more in this intoxicating Reverse Harem book.

In the glamorous world of high society, a billionaire tycoon and a spirited young woman had a passionate encounter that turned into an unforgettable night for both of them. Unknown to them, their connection will be lasting consequences when a secret baby enters the picture. As they navigate the challenges of unexpected parenthood, they must confront their fears and past mistakes. Will their undeniable chemistry and the strength of love be enough to heal their broken hearts and build a future together?

Derek Stygian runs his Mafia business and his male stripper's club in secret despite his power and wealth. The club has been is source of pleasure since commitment was not his thing. One unexpected encounter with Lewis Baker, a paramedic cost him his lifestyle and his belief. Explore how naive Lewis brought the Mafia boss to his knees, begging for more.

Rhoda Schurz is known for being a born-again Christian missionary and she falls in love with Rudolf Wagner, who is a resigned U.S Army officer. They encounter a tragic accident and that gives him pain. Their marriage presents enumerable conflicts. Rhoda overcomes all in the eyes of faith in Jesus Christ. Rudolf is convinced that JESUS healed him and he also follows Christ's teaching with Rhoda, whom he loves.

Heiley Conteza and Zeck Santillan will meet as seatmates on the plane and will have a bizarre encounter and be followed by two more. Heiley had no idea that the next family she would interview would be the family of the man who was seatmate on the plane. She met every member of the family until it was revealed that she had to marry her eldest son Xander Santillan because of an agreement. Before the agreement was revealed, Heiley had an intimate encounter with Zeck so it can be said that she prefers it to the man who is scheduled to marry but because it is natural for her to avoid trouble and uncomplicated life, she accepted the agreement even though she loves Zeck more. On the day of her wedding with Xander, Zeck unexpectedly ran away from her in a chopper. He took her to the island and there, they deepened their feelings for each other but they both had doubts because Heiley often feels guilty about Xander's condition, Zeck thinks the latter is really the one she wants to be with. Heiley finds out that Zeck is upset with Xander so she thinks he only did it for the sake of revenge.