Chasing Shadows In The Grocery Line

Houston Legacies Series Book 1 Angel's life has never been easy. Growing up in poverty with her mother had made it even harder than most. But she was a fighter, in so many ways… How could the truth so totally alter someone's life as they knew it? How did she adjust to this life? All she knew was she had family now, and she was going to make them proud. This was just the beginning she was going to change the world. At least her small part of it. It was time to change some lives… Life was all about change…

"It's just...I don't think this is working out,” he gestured at the empty space between us. My mind reeled. "What do you mean? We're fine, aren't we?" I asked, holding onto hope. "Honestly, Kalynda, I deserve better." "What's wrong with me?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. Jake's gaze dropped to my body, and he didn’t even try to hide his disgust. "It's just...your weight, Kae. It's...unattractive." Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes. "You're ashamed of me," I stated, my voice cracking. Jake shrugged. "I'm just being honest, Kae. You need to lose weight if you want to keep a guy like me.” "You're breaking up with me because of my weight?" I asked, incredulous. Jake nodded. Kalynda hits rock bottom when her boyfriend breaks up with her and she realized he’d been using her all along. The bullying and ridicule from her peers, including her step sister, increased, and Kae wants to end it all. But the brooding Max steps in and stops her. She sees life in a new light and works in herself. What happens when she returns as a completely different person?

Si Adonis Cain Albano ay ang CEO ng Albano Construction Engineering, isa sa pinakamalaking Construction Companies sa buong Pilipinas. Pinahahalagahan niya ang prestihiyo ng Albano Group of Companies. Wealth was the true source of power for him. Si Esmeralda Sullivan, isang 28-anyos na babae ay nakatakdang gugulin ang kanyang buong buhay sa simbahan. Mula pa noong bata pa siya ay itinakda na ng kanyang mga magulang na siya'y maging madre at maglingkod sa Diyos sa buong buhay. Her best friend gifted her a plane ticket to Las Vegas one day. He only wanted a one-night stand to relieve his frustration. A one-night stand was not her style in her 28 years of existence. Nonetheless, they ended up together on a passionate night. There are no identities, emotions, or conflicts involved. Naisip ni Esmeralda na ang hindi nila inaasahang pagtatagpo ay isang insedenteng hindi na dapat pang maungkat kailan pa man. Ngunit sadyang mapaglaro ang tadhana. A marriage contract that would bind them forever arrive at her parent’s house. Will their agreement lead to the realization of their desires, or will it result in a catastrophic union? Will Cain go in search of Esmeralda?

An ambitious human journalist, investigating a series of gruesome murders linked to a powerful but secretive family, finds herself drawn into the orbit of their ruthless and dominant alpha. He offers her protection and exclusive access, but his help comes at a price: she must submit to his control, all while trying to uncover the truth about his pack's dark secrets and the brutal murder of her own sister.

For Felicia, there was nothing left to live for. Becoming a secret wife of a famous billionaire is the fastest way to achieve success easily and wealthy. The conditions are quite easy, don’t fall in love, and don’t get pregnant. But the girl broke both conditions. She fell in love and got pregnant. At the same time, the billionaire who had made her his secret wife filed for divorce. How could she survive with love and a child? “Our contract is over. I want us to divorce!” said the billionaire firmly.

Lila didn't expect her life to change so dramatically just days after arriving at the pack. She certainly didn't anticipate being married to the Alpha almost instantly. All she wanted was to return and find a mate, but circumstances changed, and now she has to pay for a sin she didn't commit. "Please Rafael," pulling my undies away, I begged. ''It's Alpha to you... It's only when I'm making that pussy of yours feel good, then you can call me God," his voice was like a whisper, sending cold shivers down my spine.

Sampung taon na minahal ni Ashley si Ace ng walang naging tugon mula dito. At nang mamatay ang kanyang anak na isa si Ace ang naging dahilan ay doon na din tuluyang nawala ang pagmamahal niya dito at handa na siyang makipaghiwalay dito. Ngunit kung kailan handa na siyang kalimutan si Ace at magbagong bahay ng malayo dito ay ayaw naman siyang pakawalan nito at pilit siya nitong pinapanatili. At sa tuwing pilit niya itong pinapalayo ay pilit naman itong lumalapit. At minsan ipinaparamdam nito sa kanya na may pagtingin na din ito sa kanya. Maniniwala ba siya sa ipinapahiwatig nitong mahal siya o sadya lamang ginagawa lang nito ang lahat para mapanatili siya?

Vanessa Alvarez is the spoiled brat and black sheep of her family. She loves to play around and tease her college instructor, Gian. Because of her dark plan, Vanessa ended up marrying Gian Saldivar—a gay fashion designer and teacher. But fate was harsh on her, because no matter what she did, her gay husband could never love her back. Vanessa wants, Vanessa gets. She forced her instructor Gian to become her man. But the more she pushed herself on him, the more he pulled away. But is he really the man she thinks he is? Will she ever win his heart, or will she finally stop chasing him? Will fate change and agree with her plans—or will she be the one to give up and walk away?

“Kael…please…make it fast. I want you.” ungol ko. At ginawa nga ni Kael, mabilis siyang gumalaw sa ibabaw ko, at sa sobrang bilis niya gusto ko na siyang tumigil lalo na’t mabigat ang paghawak niya sa baywang ko habang binabayo ako. “Kael…stop, ” Hindi natapos ang sasabihin ko nang bigla siyang tumigil. Tumayo siya, mabigat ang bawat galaw. Nakatitig lang sa sahig. “Kael?” mahina kong tanong. Tahimik siya at saka dahan-dahan siyang tumingin sa akin. “Solene,” sabi niya, kalmado. “Let’s get a divorce.” Parang may sumabog sa tenga ko. “Ano?” halos hindi ko marinig ang boses ko. “Ano’ng sinabi mo?” Tuwid ang tindig niyang sumagot. “I already talked to my lawyer.” Huminga ako nang malalim, pilit na pinapaklam ang sarili ko. “Bakit?” “She’s sick.” Tumigil siya sandali bago tumingin sa akin. “Si Natalyn… she only has six months left.” Namilog ang mga mata ko. “So?” “She wants to spend her last days as my wife.” Walang pagbabago sa tono niya. “After that… I’ll come back to you.” Napangiti ako. Mapait. “Babalik ka?” bulong ko. “Para ka lang aalis sa bakasyon.” “Please, Solene.” Mahina pero mariin. “She’s dying. Don’t make this harder.” Natahimik ako. Ang hangin sa pagitan naming dalawa ay mabigat. Ang mga kamay kong kanina’y nakayakap sa kanya, ngayo’y nakalapat sa kama, nakakuyom. Anong kahibangan ito? Hindi pa kami tapos sa ginagawa namin pero bigla nalang siyang titigil at isang nakakagulat na balita ang sasabihin sa akin?

Selene never imagined that the scrawny, awkward boy she rejected years ago would become a rich, powerful Alpha. Back then, Kyle was weak, poor, and certainly not someone she thought fit to be her mate. But time changes everything. Fleeing the pack with her lover, and ending up with nothing but a son and debts. Selene was left down in the dump. However, once she got news of Kyle's success, her interest in him piqued and she wanted to have him back, thinking it'd be as easy as snapping her fingers. But Kyle being a ruthless, dangerously handsome Alph that was wealthy, feared, and untouchable, Selene finds herself on her knees, chasing the man whose heart she once shattered.