Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier

On the day Winter Everhart suffers a miscarriage, her husband, Joshua Stroud, and their son, Terence, are out with his beloved Jessica Lynch. They watch the very performance Winter has always loved. "You're just so unreasonable. What's the point of all this?" "Dad, can you get me a new mom? She's so annoying!" On Winter's birthday, she returns from the hospital only to find Joshua celebrating Jessica's instead. Even Terence, the child she nearly gave her life to bring into the world, pledges to protect the woman who has stolen everything from her. Tears glisten in Winter's eyes as she smiles. Then, with quiet resolve, she walks away from the cage of a marriage that has bound her for five years. Joshua and Terence believe she won't survive without the Stroud family. What they don't expect is that she rises so high that they can no longer reach her. "Mr. Stroud! Mrs. Stroud's car design is now number one nationwide—Stroud Group has been completely outshone!" "Mr. Stroud! Mrs. Stroud has just won the World Championship in Artificial Intelligence Design!" "Mr. Stroud! Mrs. Stroud has been invited by a foreign president to attend a state banquet!" Regret tears Joshua apart. Dragging Terence with him, he kneels before Winter and pleads, "Honey, please give me another chance! If being your servant is what it takes, I'll do it!" But just beyond the door, a strikingly handsome man kneels on one knee, a leather collar fastened around his neck. Twining a diamond leash around Winter's palm, he vows with his gaze burning with feverish devotion, "My master, from this moment on, I bow to no one but you. Please, take me in."

Winter Cheshire was born for greatness—destined by fate to become an Alpha. But her future is stolen when her father binds her to a cruel fate as a slave mate, stripping her of choice, freedom, and dignity. Just when all hope seems lost, Castro—her third-chance mate—rescues her from captivity. He should have been her salvation… yet instead, he becomes another source of pain. Cold, distant, and unwilling to accept the bond between them, Castro’s rejection cuts deeper than any wound she’s endured before. Broken and unwanted, Winter refuses to remain where she is not valued. She runs—choosing herself for the first time. But Winter is far from ordinary. Unseen eyes follow her every move, aware of a power within her that has yet to awaken. As secrets unravel and enemies rise, a storm begins to form—one filled with betrayal, redemption, and a destiny that cannot be denied. Because the Moon Goddess has not forsaken her. And when Winter finally rises into her true power, the world will learn one thing— They should have never underestimated her wrath.

Lady Nicole Bradshaw was born to one of the wealthiest families in England and had an arranged marriage since before she was born. She had never laid eyes on Lord Francis Ravenport but she was assured he was a handsome fellow. He had recently moved his company to the West Indies and she wouldn't see him until the wedding. When she gets to travel to London with family friends, she knows she will never lay eyes on the Marquess as her husband. Austin Duncan was not a special man. He was the third son to an Earl and gave everything up to be in His Majesty's Army. He never dreamed of marriage or finding a young lady due to him being a soldier. In 1789, it was a questionable time and he could never marry to just leave a woman widowed. While in London on assignment, he knows he will throw everything out the window. One glance at Lady Nicole and Austin knows he will never be the same. Nicole sees him and thinks for sure being an only child is surely unfair and she would risk her reputation for a few moments alone with him. Could a Scandalous Love bring them closer together or tear them worlds apart?

Jeiara Kyrie Mendez, an 18 years old student whom arrange marriage with Lance Hiro Del Castillo, a 31 years old great soldier. at age of 10 they encountered, he has been her hero. Iniligtas sya ni Lance sa kamay nang mga kumidnap sa kanya para Sana sya pasabugin, naging tulala sya sandali dahil sa trauma na dinanas pero mabuti nalang at nandyan si Lance palagi, she once told him na gusto nya syang maging Asawa when she grow up. pero matapos Ang confession nya ay di na nagpakita Ang lalaki, tinanong nya Ang parents nya tungkol dito but they only said that his on a big mission. nagpagaling sya at naging mabuting anak at estudyante gaya nang payo nito at Ang sinabi nitong kahit saang man sya mag punta ay lagi itong nariyan para sa kanya. Dumating Ang araw nang kanyang ika 18th birthday, Masaya Ang lahat except her bukod kasi sa hiniwalayan nya Ang kanyang mahal na nobyo ay di nya pa alam Kong kanino sya ikakasal pero nagulantang sya nang Makita at malamang Kong sino Ang pakakasalan nya. Si Lance, Ang sundalong naging una nyang hinangaan sa pinaka murang Edad pa lamang. matapos iannounce Ang kanilang Engagement ay Hindi paman nagsisimula Ang kanilang love story ay may gusto nang sumira nito, si Brenda Ang ex ni Lance na first love nito. will they both fall inlove in each other despite sa gap nang kanilang mga Edad? Pano Kung mahulog ulit si Lance sa pagpapapansin ni Brenda? will, Sabi nga nila mahirap kalaban Ang First Love.

Sa edad na 35 ay nabiyudo na si Ambrose at naiwan sa kanyang pangangalaga ang limang taong gulang na lalaki at bagong silang na kambal na babae. Mag-isa niyang pinasan ang responsibilidad na palakihin sila. Pagkalipas ng limang taon, lalo niyang nakita ang pangangailangan ng kalinga at pagmamahal ng isang ina sa kanyang mga anak. Sinubukan niyang lihim na makipag-date ngunit walang tumanggap sa kanyang tatlong anak. Hindi nila kayang panindigan ang pagiging instant mommy para sa kanila. Hinanap ng kanyang mga anak sa kung kani-kaninong babae ang pagkukulang na iyon. Hanggang sa malaman niyang nakikipagkita sa isang may edad na babae si Ambrox na halos kamukha ng kanyang ina. Muli niyang nakita si Rose Anne. Nagbalik ang sakit ng nakaraan dulot ng panlilinlang na ginawa ni Roxanne. Hanggang isang gabi, hila-hila ng kambal ang babae papasok ng kanilang gate. "Daddy, I got you a wife. Meet our Mommy!” Kinindatan pa ng mga bata ang kanilang ama. At nagbago ang lahat sa pagdating ni Rose Anne sa kanilang buhay. Magkaroon kaya ng puwang ang pagpapatawad sa pagitan ni Rose Anne at Ambrose? Maging maligaya kaya sila sa pagkakataon ito upang ituloy ang kanilang naudlot na pagmamahalan o maghihiwalay na silang tuluyan sa piling ng kani-kanilang bagong minamahal?

"The story of wedding proposals and unexpected rejections from each other influenced by their family members", is the one line narration of Persuasion, a romantic novel by Jane Austen. Frederick Wentworth, a Naval officer proposed to wed Annie, when she was 19 years old. Anne's family members felt that Frederick is not the right match for her as Frederick is poor and does not have a family back round. Influenced by her family members including father, sister and brother-in-law, Anne later decided not to marry Frederick. Russel, acting in place of her mother, breaks the engagement. Eight years later Frederick becomes wealthy and he is now a captain. Anne still unmarried now and meets Frederick who has not forgiven Anne's rejection. Being an eligible bachelor now, he publicly declares he would accept proposal from any one except Anne.

High risk and high reward, the men of Aegis Group Lepta Team work only the most dangerous kidnapping cases. These hunky heroes are willing to put it all on the line to get the job done. Romance is an even greater risk in their line of work, but these men don’t shy away from danger.Aegis Group Lepta Team is created by Sidney Bristol, an eGlobal Creative Pubishing author.

Sold like a circus animal. Collared, forced into misery and self-hatred. With a single blow, she hopes to change her life, only to find herself trapped again. Ocean has no idea what freedom means, but she desires nothing more than a taste of it. The secrets hidden from her will unfold before her eyes, no one can escape the truth. ~~~ The book excerpt: "Here, I have a key to your heart," I left the key in my palm, metal, and skin together. I stumbled upon the ancient artwork in the locker rooms. It caught my attention because it resembles a dagger, so I took it and waited for the perfect opportunity. "Silly girl, that is not the key to my heart. Pathetic attempt." Vladimir growls in disgust. If I'm lucky, I'll be free by the end of the night. Taking the first step toward my destruction, I grin and move my hips in time with the slow music in the background. Vladimir swallows, his Adam's apple bobbles in his throat. The vampire's eyes focus on the crook of my neck as I stop directly in front of him. I place my palm on his chest, guide my fingertips down to his abdominal muscles, a corner of my lip twitches in disgust. When he closes his eyes, I take the opportunity to plunge the key directly into his heart, smiling as his eyes shoot open and he looks down at me in horror. "Are you still convinced I don't have the key to your heart?" I ask, grab him by the collar, and pull him closer. My lips nearly touch his ear as I whisper, "It fits."

Zeno Silver: If I had to describe Rogue Alpha, I'd say a surly, temperamental pain in my ass, and if possible, everywhere else. Never would I dare assume a deal my father made would drive me right into the arms of the monster himself. I had become Alpha a few months ago, and all I wanted was to protect my people. I brought peace, well, sort of, yet the consequences came in the form of an unwanted husband. Alpha Hades: I never labelled myself, especially regarding my sexuality. Not that I had enough time to experiment when my life was a vicious cycle of grief and pain, but these days, I found myself becoming the leader, the Alpha of an unstoppable army. I knew what I wanted when I took the deal: easy access to my enemies' pack. Exchanging false vows with an Alpha leading the pack that would become the perfect pawn in my plan sounded like a no-brainer. Except my stomach flipped every time he looked my way, and my body reacted when he brushed by me. He had an effect on me that I'd never wish on anyone. With this connection between us, this pull, this need... I'm not sure either of us is still playing the game.

On the seventh year since Winter Lidell's father was diagnosed with a deadly heart disease, he's finally eligible for a suitable heart meant for the transplant procedure. On the night before the surgery, Winter's husband of seven years, Liam Jager, requests that she give the heart to his mistress, Regina Baile. Liam still looks tall and handsome as ever, but the cold and aloof expression on his face is something that Winter has never seen before. "Winnie." His voice is emotionless. "Regina's condition is deteriorating rapidly." Winter feels her heart sinking the moment she hears her nickname being uttered coldly. She takes half a step backward instinctively, feeling a premonition looming over her. "She needs a heart transplant." Liam's gaze is fixed on Winnie, his tone carrying a hint of absolute decisiveness. "Right. Now." Every word feels like a blade made of ice cutting into Winnie's heart, where hope is starting to flare. Winnie's voice quivers violently, her words coming out fragmented and broken. "What… are you talking about, Liam? My dad… My dad has been waiting for this heart for seven years!"