Cannery Row

Catalina Ramirez has always been the subject of gossip on campus—labeled a playgirl not for what she did, but because of what people think they saw. When her long-distance boyfriend left for the Philippines, rumors flew that she cheated with her boy best friend, Aiden. What no one knew was that Aiden was simply protective of her, always by her side, never crossing the line. But to others, closeness easily looked like something more. With striking blue eyes as calm and deep as the ocean, Catalina doesn’t need to lift a finger to catch anyone’s attention. Her beauty is effortless, her voice captivating. As a member of a rising campus band, she sings with a passion that defies the quiet disapproval of her mother. Who has always tried to pull her away from music. Catalina feels it deep in her bones: her mother is hiding something from her, something about her past, something she’s not ready to confront. Then came Logan Axel Tyndall. At first, Catalina thought it was nothing but a harmless crush, an infatuation she’d get over in a week or two. She tried to laugh it off, but soon found herself stalking him, chasing after the way he walked, talked, and carried the world like he knew more than he let on. Before she knew it, she wasn’t just falling... she was drowning in him. But Logan wasn’t just another boy. He held the missing pieces of a puzzle she never knew she was trying to solve. Through him, secrets begin to unravel. Questions long buried rise to the surface.

“Don’t expect me to love you, Lian. I only married you because I knew I could control you. You’re just a plaything, easy to use, easy to manipulate.” – Prince Yul Maagang namulat sa realidad si Lian, isang babaeng kayod-kalabaw para sa pamilyang puro luho ang inaatupag at walang ginawa kundi lustayin ang perang pinaghirapan niya. May tatay siyang lasinggero, kapatid na lulong sa bisyo, at inang comatose sa ospital. Kahit anong trabaho, pinasok niya makaraos lang hanggang sa nakuha siyang bodyguard ng isang miyembro ng royal family. Akala niya, doon na magsisimula ang pagbabago. Pero mas naging demanding pa ang pamilya niya pagdating sa pera. Sa trabaho, hindi rin maganda ang trato sa kanya pero tiniis niya dahil sa laki ng sahod. Pakiramdam niya, palagi siyang pinagkakaitan ng tadhana. Hanggang sa isang araw, dumating ang prinsipe sa bansa upang maghanap ng mapapangasawa. Sa gitna ng isang engrandeng event sa palasyo, aksidente siyang nakita ng prinsipe. At sa harap ng maraming tao, bigla siya nitong inalok ng kasal, isang eksenang ikinagulat ng lahat. Ang akala ng prinsipe, madali lang kontrolin si Lian. Bodyguard lang naman niya ito dati. Pero ang totoo, inalok niya ito ng kasal para pagtakpan ang matagal na niyang relasyon sa isang babae, isang sikretong ayaw niyang mabunyag sa kanyang maharlikang pamilya. Pero nagkamali siya. Habang patagal nang patagal ang pagsasama nila, unti-unting nahuhulog ang loob ng prinsipe kay Lian. Sa araw-araw na bangayan, asaran, at hindi inaasahang mga lambingan. Napalapit sila sa isa’t isa. Pero paano kung mabunyag ang sikreto ng prinsipe? Tatanggapin pa rin ba siya ni Lian lalo't dinadala na nito ang anak niya? O mas pipiliin nitong tumakbo palayo at bumalik sa dating buhay?

Second Book of "5 Princes and I" Rosalie Amber Stan's world is now upside down. Not only is she a suppose to learn about her dead kingdom but she actually has to learn how to use her powers along side her familiar, Custard. Adding to her list of problems; the rogue king, King Ferius, won't stop at nothing until he gets a hold of Rose's blood. So it is now up to the princes to protect her until she learns how to protect herself. Which could take a while with her refusal to cooperate with them. Will Rose be able to master her powers and learn how to defend herself? Will she be able to learn more about her heritage and revive her dead kingdom?

I should have never turned her away. So many years have passed, and she’s back in my life. But our parents dating for a while left me refusing her. And she left for the romantic city of Paris. My pretty girl becoming a ballerina. Forever gone. But life has a way of taking things full circle. Due to an injury, she’s back in our small town. My second chance to make things right stares me in the face. She’s all grown up, and still stealing my every thought. But I can’t compete with her dreams. Letting her go is what’s required of me, and I do it, but not without cost. Never in a million years did I expect her to take a gift with her. A secret. My baby.

Laura mengangumi Bagas, salah satu kakak kelasnya yang, menurutnya, sempurna. Laura mulai mengikuti salah satu akun sosial medianya. Ternyata, Bagas juga tertarik padanya. Laura kira, hidupnya akan menyenangkan begitu dia tahu bahwa lelaki pujaannya membalas rasanya. Sayangnya, Laura lupa bahwa takdir selalu suka bercanda pada dunia. Rasa sukanya pada Bagas nyatanya merusak masa depannya dengan amat. Bertemu dengan Gavin, yang juga merupakan salah satu kakak kelas Laura. Dibalik wajah datarnya, nyatanya Gavin menyimpan dendam pada Bagas. Yang membingungkan adalah Bagas sama sekali tidak tahu tentang dendam itu. Dan parahnya, dendam itu terlampiaskan pada Laura. Gavin, dengan kejamnya, meninggalkan Laura dengan segala traumanya dan... anak.

(Cerita hanya fiktif belaka berlatar sejarah) Erland Bagaskara, pria berusia 28 tahun yang sudah memiliki anak dan istri, ditambah dengan pekerjaannya yang seorang dokter membuat hidupnya begitu sempurna. Kesempurnaan itu tidak bertahan selamanya. Perjalanan ke Bogor ternyata mengubah hidup Erland dalam sekejap mata. Liburan berkemah yang ia jalani bersama anak dan istrinya berubah menjadi tragedi ketika Erland tersesat dan jatuh ke jurang yang dalam. Erland tersadar dan mendapati dirinya berada di ruangan yang megah, ditemani seorang wanita yang menangis bahagia di sampingnya. Erland baru mengetahui kalau dirinya adalah anak selir Raja yang lama tak sadarkan diri. Ia diangkat menjadi Pangeran tepat ketika Raja mengangkat ibunya menjadi salah satu Ratu. Hal ini juga yang menyebabkan Erland harus berurusan dengan kejamnya politik istana dalam perebutan tahta Kerajaan Sunda. Apakah dia mampu menghentikannya? Credit: Rafaiir

Emery Trigon was raised and trained far away from the royal capital under the tutelage of the Arcana, a secret organization working behind the shadows. Upon turning 20, she was sent to the capital of Silex to marry the king who did not show any interest in her at first. Not only will she hide her identity while protecting the king behind his back but she shall also be involved with the troubles brewing within the palace. And that included dealing with the favored concubine of the king. Things had even gone more awry when a princess showed up at the palace's doorstep. The trust that Emery worked hard for just to convince the king that she was no threat was shattered in a matter of seconds.

He bit his lip for a while. "Just because we kissed doesn't mean that I like you." I chuckled. "I know." "I still hate you." "I heard you the first couple of times." He hesitated. "And if we kiss again, I still don't like you." ~ Henry Young is an antisocial highschool student. Due to the death of his older brother, Nate, his fear of abandonment made him distance himself from others. He stayed low, only talked when necessary and never joined many social circles. One day, a young man moves in with his family and despite Henry's anger, he can't seem to take his eyes off him. Because of Andre's outgoing nature, Henry is convinced that they're complete opposites and will never come to good terms with each other. But each moment they spend around each other keeps proving him wrong and maybe, just maybe, he doesn't see Andre as a brother figure.

Bradley Oliver Jones was eight years old when he first heard "Phantom of the Opera" in New York.The lights gleaming across the stage, the voices of the performers ringing through the theater in a way that brought tears to the eyes of those listening. A wonderful canvas of brilliance painted bright by the dull colors of the world.The performance brought something wonderful to Bradley Oliver Jones.The theatre brought magic, brought light, brought hope into the mind of a little eight year old kid.A kid now dead set on being on that stage.And suddenly, the world was on fire, and everything was possible.

At that moment he turned to face me. My breath hitched at the intensity burning in his green depths. He stated, "I've decided to let your people go, but on one condition." My throat dried up. "What?" I breathed. His voice dropped to a lilting octave. "Belong to me." __ King Lan is cold, ruthless and powerful. Anything he wants, he gets at the snap of his fingers. Except her. Willow is a sweet, wilful witch who aims to gain her coven's approval after years of being thought weak, clumsy and powerless by her caste-witches. When Lan meets the young, enthralling witch, nothing could've prepared him for the thrilling ride that ensues. A ride that involves pain, betrayal and untamed desires. Will the two be consumed by the age-long hatred between their species, or will they defeat the dark threats surrounding them and succumb to the sizzling attraction burning hot between them? Warning: Mature content. Suitable for readers above 18.