Circle Forward

My sister, Laura Ward, died the year we were ten, the year we snuck out of school to play. From that day forward, my mother’s grief turned into a burning hatred for me, convinced that I was the reason my sister was gone. She treated me like a servant, like an unwanted burden, and filled the void by adopting a perfect, obedient daughter to replace my sister. She took everything from me without a second thought — my rights, my freedom, my very existence — and even demanded that I give up a kidney for her precious adopted girl. Alright, Mother, if you want a life, I’ll give you mine! But it was only when my body lay cold, my breath long gone, that she finally turned and looked at me.

Six months ago, I was accidentally poisoned by wolfsbane. The poison is deadly, and my days are numbered. My body gradually weakens. Today, my wolf is completely gone, and I have three days left to live. On the last day before I draw my final breath, I agree to donate my kidney to my sister. Thrilled, my mate swears that he'll make it up to me someday. My sister is being swamped with insults on the college forum after she was caught plagiarizing my Belladonna thesis. But I come forward and claim that I'm the one who plagiarized it. Mom and Dad are pleased, saying I've finally become mature. At last, I've become the perfect mate and daughter in their eyes. But why are they crying after my body has turned cold and lifeless?

Lauren is a fearless woman who is driven by a burning desire for revenge to take back her father's pack from her power-hungry uncle who attacked her father's pack and killed her parents. She is well known for her physical strength but some pack members don't like her for being wolfless, Unknown to the pack, she is the most powerful wolf alive but her adoptive parents kept it secret to protect her. What will be the fate of Lauren when she discovers she is the mate of the notorious alpha Logan, the cruel and famous alpha of the Snow Moon pack? When sparks ignite between the two powerful wolves, will Lauren push forward with her plan to reclaim her pack and her throne as the Alpha king of the kingdom or will she give in to the mate bond?

Trained since childhood to be nothing but a weapon, Esme has lived under her father’s harsh hand. Poison runs in her veins, bruises mark her skin, and every lesson ends with a reminder; kill the king, or her mother dies. Sent into the werewolf palace as a kitchen maid, she waits for her moment, vial and blade hidden beneath her apron. But nothing in her father’s drills prepared her for King Ardon. The first time their eyes lock, something raw and dangerous stirs inside her, a pull she doesn’t understand and cannot control. Each day she spends in his halls, each command spoken in that steady voice, makes her mission harder to carry out. The court whispers. Enemies circle and Lady Selene sharpens her claws, determined to claim the crown by Ardon’s side. And Esme, trapped between loyalty to the man who raised her and the strange fire rising within her, stands on the edge of a truth she’s not ready to face. She was sent to kill the king, but she may be fated to love him.

Meet Kristina Desiree Fajardo, a tenacious 25-year-old dynamo hailing from the bustling streets of Manila. Her life's story is one of resilience, as she took on the role of the family's breadwinner and guardian after her parents left them in the lurch. With unwavering determination, Kristina has made it her mission to ensure her siblings have the best in life, from education to sustenance, allowances, and a roof over their heads. Known as "Tin" to her close-knit circle, Kristina is a fiercely independent soul who has never dabbled in the world of dating. Her unwavering focus on earning a living and providing for her family has left her with no room for romantic escapades. Love may be an uncharted territory for her, but all of that changes in the most unexpected way. One fine day, while navigating the labyrinth of life, she stumbles upon the enigmatic Efren Daniel Lopez, the young CEO of the formidable Lopez Corporation. In a twist of fate, he extends an extraordinary offer – the chance to become his wife for seven thrilling, life-altering months. Love, romance, and intrigue intertwine as Kristina's journey takes an unexpected turn, opening up a whole new chapter in her remarkable life.

Bertrand Callum was a well-known lawyer in our circle and my fiancé. We had agreed to go on our honeymoon right after registering our marriage. But he broke that promise again and again. He took his secretary to every place I had dreamed of visiting. On my birthday, he brought her to Saltorlini, the place we had planned to go together. Later, he gave up our marriage registration just because she had sprained her ankle. Even when I was in a car accident and on the verge of death, he hung up on my call for help because of something she said. After I recovered, I went alone to Acreatic, a place I had always longed to see, and moved out of the home we once shared. A week after I left, Bertrand called to scold me. "Annie, you need to stop overreacting. Are you really going to divorce me over something so trivial?" I wanted to remind him that we had never actually registered our marriage. But ultimately, I shut up and said nothing. After all, there was nothing between us anymore.

Serena Vaughn was once the invisible wife of Damien Blackwood, a ruthless billionaire who only treated her as nothing more than a trophy. When he humiliates her one too many times, she walks away, ignoring the world’s bets that she’ll come crawling back. But Serena isn’t broken, she’s a dormant storm. Months later, she resurfaces as the CEO of a revolutionary tech empire, her brilliance was undeniable. The same society that mocked her now clamors for her favor, including a Nobel-winning scientist, a Wall Street titan, and Hollywood’s biggest star all scrambling to be the new man in her life. But Damien isn’t ready to let go. When he corners her, demanding to know if her child is his, Serena’s icy reply shatters him. “That’s none of your business, ex-husband, step aside!” Now, the war is on. Old enemies circle like vultures, but Serena is no longer prey. One by one, they fall, until only one question remains. How far will a broken man go when the woman he discarded becomes the queen of his ruin?

Undercover Hearts is a contemporary romance thriller featuring two professional liars who find themselves investigating the same crime from opposite sides. Sophia Chen is an investigative journalist who goes undercover as "Sophia Sterling.” She poses as a wealthy tech heiress to infiltrate Platinum Connections. An exclusive matchmaking service where wealthy clients are mysteriously dying or losing their fortunes. She believes owner Marcus Blackwood is running a blackmail and murder scheme. Marcus Blackwood is an undercover FBI agent. He co-owns the business as part of a long-term federal operation, with his childhood friend Elena Vasquez handling day-to-day operations. When Sophia appears, Marcus suspects she has ulterior motives. Neither realizes they're both good guys pursuing the same case—or that Elena is the real villain orchestrating everything from the shadows. The story follows their immediate, intense attraction as they circle each other with growing suspicion and undeniable chemistry. Both are expert lie-detectors thrown off balance by someone who matches their intelligence and perception. Through disastrous client dates, psychological evaluations, and increasingly personal conversations, they engage in a dangerous dance of deception while fighting feelings that threaten to compromise their respective missions.

After losing his wife on foreign soil without warning, Major Jake Middleton is left to raise their son alone. He's put on a brave face for his child, but the pain of his loss lingers every day. Now out of the military and running a successful company, Jake is surprised to find himself drawn to his stubborn and sexy secretary, Kristen. Jake never thought he would want another woman after his wife's passing, but Kristen has him questioning everything. He's torn between the idea that she could be his salvation or that he's a fool for even considering it. As Jake navigates the complexities of his grief and his growing feelings for Kristen, he must also confront the challenges of running a business and being a single parent. Will he be able to find love again, or is he destined to be alone? And will Kristen be the one to help him heal and move forward?

Lily Harper’s life is perfectly brewed, running her café in Boston, surrounded by the comforting scent of fresh coffee and pastries. But everything changes when Atlas Caldwell, the boy she once loved, walks back into her life after years of silence. As their past collides with her present, Lily’s world is turned upside down. But she’s not alone, Ryle Kincaid, a charming and intense neurosurgeon, has his own plans for her heart. Torn between the memories of a love lost and the possibility of a future with someone new, Lily must navigate a tangled web of old emotions, unexpected desires, and choices that could change everything. Will she open the door to a second chance with Atlas, or is the path forward with Ryle, who’s already staked a claim on her heart, the one she should follow? A captivating story of love, loss, and the crossroads of life.