Charles Dickens Oliver Twist Novel

Si Kiara Morris ay isang babae na may pangarap—masipag, matalino, at hinahangaan sa kanilang kompanya. Kasama ang kanyang boyfriend na si Benedict, kilala sila bilang “couple goals” ng kanilang opisina. Ngunit paano kung ang lalaking minahal niya ay may tinatago palang inggit at galit sa kanya? Nang dumating ang pagkakataong sila ang pinagpilian para sa isang mataas na posisyon, hindi inakala ni Kiara na ito ang magiging simula ng kanyang bangungot. Sa isang gabi ng selebrasyon, inalok siya ni Benedict ng inumin—hindi niya alam, may mas madilim itong plano. At ang akala ni Kiara na ito ay isang panaginip, ay siya ay mainit na nakikipagtalik sa isang lalaki. Sa isang iglap, nagising na lang siya na masakit ang kanyang katawan at ang kanyang pagkababae. Isang buwan ang lumipas at natuklasan ni Kiara ang isang nakakagulat na katotohanan—siya ay buntis. Ngunit sino ang ama? Dahil dito, nagtagumpay si Benedict na sirain siya at tuluyang mawalan ng trabaho. Limang buwan ang lumipas, may bigla na namang lumapit sa kanya na misteryosong matanda na tinulungan siyang magkaroon ng trabaho. Doon nagtagpo ang kanilang landas ng kinakainisan niyang janitor. Wala siyang magawa kundi pakisamahan ang lalaking kinaiinisan niya, para lamang sa trabaho na kailangan na kailangan niya. Hanggang saan ang kaya niyang gawin para mabuo ang buhay na sinira ng kanyang ex? At paano kung ang hinahanap niyang kasagutan ay nasa taong hindi niya inaasahang magiging bahagi ng kanyang buhay?

"Fall in love with THE THORNTONS, a family filled with sexy alpha males, passionate women, and lots of heart, all set in a delightful small town in the Pacific Northwest. It’s Christmas time, and the entire Thornton clan is spending the holidays in a cabin deep in the Washington woods. What could go wrong with twelve adults, four kids, and a dog all staying together in one big cabin? Only the most chaotic—and memorable—Christmas ever! Expect kisses under the mistletoe, lots of (spiked) eggnog, and even a surprise wedding as the Thornton clan celebrates the most romantic holiday of all. Author’s Note: I’ll Be Home for Christmas is set six months after the last book, Till There Was You, ends. It’s recommended that you read the other books first, as this book is an epilogue to the entire series. Merry Christmas and happy reading! ** This book is a part of the LOVE EVERLASTING series, which is one large series following multiple families and friends. Each book can be read as a standalone (unless otherwise noted), or they can be read in order of publication as one long series. Each book is interconnected, with many of the same characters showing up in multiple books. LOVE EVERLASTING THE THORNTONS The Nearness of You The Very Thought of You If I Can’t Have You Dream a Little Dream of Me Someone to Watch Over Me Till There Was You I’ll Be Home for Christmas (A Thorntons Christmas)

"You are the reason..." I said with shaky hands. "Tavi..." Essex breathed. "I swear I would break down every mountain and build never ending bridges to get to you, mate. You're the reason my heart is still bleeding," I replied with glossy eyes. "You are my reason, Tavi," he said before crashing his lips into mine. "I cannot lose you," I replied allowing those tears to freely fall. "You won't. I love you," he said kissing my tears away.

What...what are you doing, Simon?" Hazel stuttered, her eyes darting everywhere but into Simon's eyes. "You are pushing me into temptation, Haze. You're slowly turning me into a sinner." His huge, calloused hand ran smoothly down Hazel's cheeks, leaving her breathless. "You...you are my stepbrother," Hazel said. "And?" Simon asked, raising an eyebrow. "And, you have a daughter, Simon. I...I can't do this," Hazel replied, shaking her head. "Look into my eyes, Haze, and tell me you don't want me." ********** The death of Hazel's stepdad marked the beginning of something sinful for her. After the burial, her mother sold the house where Hazel was supposed to live after spending five years in California. Left stranded by her own mother, Hazel had nowhere to go except her step-brother's home. Thinking she could stay with Simon temporarily until she found an apartment, Hazel discovered that living with him brought out forbidden thoughts she once had about him. Simon was slowly turning her into a sinner. With her hot mafia stepbrother hovering around and making her heart flutter, will Hazel give in to this temptation, despite knowing Simon has a daughter and is twelve years older than her?

In a world of wealth and secrets, Amelia, a waitress, and Ethan the heir to the Sterlings Empire, find themselves entangled in a high-stakes contract marriage. Amelia, burdened by debts and ailing loved ones, reluctantly accepts Ethan's proposition to solve their problems. But what starts as a business arrangement soon becomes a tangled web of deceit, as Amelia finds solace and love in the arms of Ethan's cousin, Raymond. As their forbidden connection deepens, a dangerous game of manipulation and betrayal unfolds, threatening to shatter their lives. 

The last thing Sienna Carter expected from her one-night stand was for him to be mafia. A rich, cocky man? Sure. But a crime boss? Never. Adrian Volkov knew exactly who she was from the start—an investigative journalist who should have been off-limits. But the thrill of the night was too tempting, and now, their worlds were colliding in the worst way. When Sienna stumbles into the middle of a blood-soaked scene, Adrian is right at the center of it all. Run? That’s the smart choice. And she tries—until she’s taken by Adrian himself. Trapped in his world, they strike a deal—one that ties them together in ways neither of them expected. But their arrangement doesn’t come without consequences. Betrayal brews among Adrian’s men, old enemies rise from the past, and amidst the chaos, an undeniable, dangerous passion burns between them. And once you enter the mafia, there’s no way out. A steamy, action-packed mafia romance filled with danger, obsession, and a love that could destroy them both.

The day she walked into that mansion her life was forever transformed. And all it took was his lovely smile to sweep her off her feet on the first meeting for her to tumble into the deep trap of a twisted and forbidden affair. When confronted with such a dramatic situation, Avita felt it was immoral and refused to compromise her values to satisfy her lust and desire for her friend’s father. But, once fate had been decided, there was no way out. Her tenacity and determination left a lasting impression on him. Her delectable, soothing, and calming fragrance kept tempting him to do the forbidden, and he succumbed to his desires. She was everything he loved and despised, and her presence in his life confused everything. He wanted to keep plucking the forbidden fruit, despite the grave repercussions. And the repercussions of his avarice caused him considerable pain. When two people from separate worlds with different agendas meet due to circumstances, plots, and tricks designed as fate. What do you think will happen? What do you think will happen when the virtuous and flawless lover and girlfriend reveal herself to be something no one expected her to be?

“I was promised to his son… but his touch is all I crave” I never thought I’d see him again. I thought my biggest mistake was losing my virginity to an attractive stranger. Turns out, the actual mistake was me signing a contract to marry his son. One reckless night in New York with a powerful, older-looking mysterious man should have been nothing more than a secret buried deep in the ground. But when I’m forced into an arranged marriage to secure a dangerous alliance, I realize my sin has come back to haunt me. Because the man standing at the head of the family table, the one who is watching me with dark, knowing eyes and a cold smirk is the same man who once had me beneath him. Now, he is not just a forbidden temptation. He’s my future Father-In-Law. I am now trapped in a contract I can never escape, caught between duty and desire. But in a world filled with duties, love might be a deadly game, and I just became the most dangerous game on the board.

Iori is a famous mystery writer with a dark past that still haunts her. One day, she's forced to co-write a book with the most famous romance writer Jun by their publisher, who also forces them to live together and pretend to be in a relationship for the sake of advertisement. Unable to refuse because of the huge favor their publisher owes them, those two who barely stand each other's presence are now trying to coexist and finish the book while dealing with their twisted pasts who were always ready to resurface...

"Disobedience is the only path to liberty... Take Vengeance!" were father's last words to me. I was too young to understand what vengance was until I witnessed what seemed to be the deepest thorn in my flesh. My parents death! It was going to be a tough journey for me. With Alpha Blake's thirst for power and glory, nothing could stop him from getting the one thing he had always desired. Even with Sullivan in my way, I knew that there was nothing that would stop me from getting my revenge. Or was there? I promised not to let the love of the Devil's daughter get in my way, but even the strongest of men can be melt by what seemed to be true love. A choice that seemed impossible to make. It was going to be a rough and tough expendition. A journey of Love, Betrayal and Revenge and it all lay in my own hands. Will I triumph?