Contemporary Literature

Princess Christie has secretly desired her older brother, Gregory Halrion, the crown prince of Aerithia, since childhood and has always feared she was cursed for harbouring such forbidden feelings. But when a secret DNA test reveals she isn't a Halrion by blood, her shame turns to hope. She believes she was meant to be with him. The royal family knows the truth. Yet, her love for Gregory remains forbidden. As rumours grow into scandal and a palace conspiracy threatens to destroy her bond with Gregory, and the Halrion dynasty itself, Christie is forced to choose between duty and desire. And when her true identity is finally revealed publicly… Will her love for Gregory still be forbidden?

“This….this is not right,” she whispered, closing her eyes as let her head fall back as he kissed her neck. Pleasure engulfing her, her mind hazy but at the same time working. “What isn’t?” He asked, in that rich, smooth, velvet voice that was quite enough to make her drop to her knees. She opened her eyes, staring right into his hunger filled ones. “It’s forbidden.” She whispered. “It won’t be nice if we get caught,” His lips twitched and he rubbed the back of his palm down her face, a mischievous glint in his eyes. “Who said anything about getting caught, Rivers?” •••• If there was one thing Sloane Rivers loved most, it was Christmas. After working her ass off all year as an attorney, she was disappointed when she was nominated to go on the mandatory firm retreat. A day after she arrived, she found herself sharing the lodge with an unexpected “roomie” Ethan Hale. An arrogant, 6’2”, ridiculously wealthy CEO due to a storm. Their cohabitating came with plenty of back-and-forth bickering and arguments that slowly turned into something she looked forward to even after he moved out of her lodge. After the retreat ended, Sloane returned to her normal life. What she didn’t expect was for Ethan to crash into her world again, challenging every principle she’d lived by. The man she’d met a week before Christmas might just be her undoing, because mixing business with pleasure was strictly forbidden.

Skylar Carter has spent her entire college career focused on one thing: her future. With law school applications looming, the last thing she needs is distractions, especially from cocky jocks who think the world revolves around them. But when her best friend drags her to a frat party, Skylar finds herself in the orbit of the king of them all, Liam Westbrook. Liam is the golden boy of college football, destined to be the number one pick in the NFL draft. He’s used to women falling at his feet, used to getting what he wants without trying. But when he meets Skylar, a girl who refuses to worship him, he's instantly intrigued. She’s smart, feisty, and unimpressed by his status, which only makes him want her more. What starts as a bet soon turns into something deeper, something neither of them expected. Skylar is determined to resist him, but Liam is relentless in his pursuit. As the tension between them simmers and sparks fly, their undeniable chemistry threatens to upend everything they thought they wanted. But love does not come without risks. Skylar has her future mapped out, and Liam is on the brink of superstardom. Falling for each other was never part of the plan. Can they handle the heat, or will their worlds pull them apart before they even have a chance? A sizzling enemies to lovers romance, filled with banter, electric chemistry, and two ambitious souls colliding in the most unexpected way.

Cynthia, a billionaire lawyer renowned for her unyielding advocacy for women's rights, has spent her career fearlessly battling injustice in the courtroom. Her impressive track record of victories has earned her a reputation as a force to be reckoned with, and her name is synonymous with courage and determination. But when her own marriage implodes, Cynthia finds herself in the uncharted territory of being a defendant. The very laws she has spent her career defending seem to be working against her, and she is forced to navigate the treacherous waters of her own divorce. As she struggles to protect her rights and her reputation, Cynthia begins to question everything she thought she knew about the justice system. Is it truly impartial, or are there hidden biases and agendas at play? Can she trust her own lawyers, or are they just looking out for their own interests? As the stakes grow higher and the battle for her rights becomes increasingly intense, Cynthia is forced to confront the darkest corners of her own psyche. What secrets has she been keeping from herself, and from those around her? What lies has she been telling, and what truths has she been avoiding? Can Cynthia emerge from this crucible with her rights intact, or will she become the latest casualty of a system that seems designed to destroy her? Will she be able to reclaim her reputation, or will she be forever tarnished by the very laws she once fought to uphold? The outcome is far from certain, as Cynthia embarks on a perilous journey of self-discovery and redemption. Will she find the strength to overcome the obstacles in her path, or will she succumb to the crushing weight of her own doubts and fears? Only time will tell.

Tazanna Kayth Breevort Lazarus. Isang babaeng maswerte sa lahat. Galing sa isang marangya, masaya at kilalang pamilya. She got everything she needs. Having her family by her side, supporting her on the things she wants makes her strive more. Sa paningin ng lahat napakaswerte niya dahil sa mga bagay na mayroon siya. Sa mga lalaking nagmamahal at handang maghintay sa kanya. Ngunit paano nga ba kung subukin siya ng tadhana? paano nalang kung isang araw pag gising niya, nagbago na ang lahat. Paano kung ang mga bagay na kinasanayan niya ay unti-unti nang magbago. Ano nalang ang mangyayari kapag ang lalaking sumumpa sakanya nang walang hanggang pag-ibig ay tuluyang sumuko? ____________ ____________

"Once a sparkling romance, faded in due time trials. With both tied in the defensive line, who will step up to take the blame?" ✯✯✯✯✯✯ Attorney Elion Carter Dimitri is a force to be reckoned with; he never loses a trial and always has a vital aspect to win, regardless of the circumstances. Nagbago lamang ang lahat nang makilala niya si Blaire, ang babaeng bumali ng mga paniniwala at pananaw niya sa buhay. Ngunit ito rin pala ang magpaparanas sa kanya kung paano matalo, ang kauna-unahan niyang talo ay labis na dumurog sa kanya. He wants to fix his mistake and undo the past, but he is conflicted. With his career, desire, and hearts on the line, he has to abandon one to grasp the other. Ano ang bibitiwan at isusuko niya? Can he set aside love for his long-awaited dreams or will he choose his heart this time?

Eloise is caught between two worlds—the one she knows, and the one Jensen inhabits. He is both man and myth, cursed to walk a fractured reality where death and desire collide. Drawn to him despite the danger, Eloise discovers that loving Jensen means embracing a truth that blurs the line between life and oblivion. He is a shadow trapped between worlds, and their passion threatens to unravel everything she believes real. In a city where nothing is as it seems, love becomes the ultimate risk—and the only thing worth losing everything for.

Fauchée et au bord du désespoir, Malia accepte un poste mystérieux d’assistante personnelle pour un homme qu’elle n’a jamais vu. Elle pensait signer pour un job banal… jusqu’à ce qu’elle découvre son patron : Aydan Deveraux, un milliardaire aussi séduisant qu’arrogant. Froideur, tension, ordres étranges — Malia est prise dans un jeu de pouvoir où chaque regard la consume et chaque mission la trouble. Mais ce contrat cache des clauses qu’elle n’a jamais lues… et des secrets qui pourraient tout détruire. Entre passion, secrets et limites dangereuses, ce contrat pourrait changer sa vie à jamais.

When Cassie Millans uncovers her boyfriend Mark Skyland’s betrayal, she vows revenge, determined to turn the tables and leave petty college drama behind. In a bold move, she crosses paths with Josh Carter, a captivating, mature billionaire who ignites desires she never knew she had. Amidst steamy adventures and an electrifying connection, Cassie falls hard for Josh, who cherishes her in ways Mark never could. But her fairy tale takes a dark turn when a shocking truth unravels: Josh is none other than Mark’s father, her ex, who’s still haunted by their breakup. Caught in a dangerous game of passion, jealousy, and hidden motives, Cassie finds herself at the heart of a fierce battle between father and son. Brimming with seduction, twists, and emotional tension, this is a story of desire, revenge, and the perilous boundaries of love.

It's a blind date. Neither of them wanted to be paired. She agrees to it so she can keep her secret from her family. He agrees to it to fulfill his grandmother's dying wish. They are just pretending; a scripted act. That's what they tell themselves. But they soon begin to forget their lines in the play as love blossoms between them. Anders and Electra never thought they could love each other as much as they had hated each other.