Courage

Marcus Adrian Lee. Adrian. Just saying your name makes my heart race so fast that I could barely breathe. I never wanted to fall for you...but I did. It was a cliché really, but I just couldn't help myself. I'm not sure if was your subtle charm or that certain sadness in your voice that drew me to you but all I know is that you're a habit that I could never kick. Will you ever see me the way that I saw you? Will I ever have the courage to finally admit my unrequited feelings? And will the day ever come when I'll finally be able to hear the words, "Madison Rain Rivera, I am in love with you, too."? Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

Ava St. James has walked down the aisle four times—and buried every “forever” along the way. At seventy, she’s traded vows for vintage champagne and decided love looks best from a distance. Then along comes Marcus du Prée—handsome, grounded, and far too young to be interested. A gardener, he says. Except the roses he tends belong to his estate, and the dirt under his nails hides a fortune he’d rather forget. When Ava’s flamboyant New Orleans clan crashes into Marcus’s refined Pasadena world, sparks fly, secrets bloom, and one improbable romance dares to take root. For the Fifth Vow is a sparkling romantic comedy about late love, Southern pride, and the kind of courage it takes to say “I do” when everyone else says you shouldn’t. Witty, wise, and full of heart, it reminds us that some vows aren’t meant to end—they’re just waiting for the right season to begin.

Elara is a talented florist who never imagined her life would change overnight. When she unexpectedly becomes the bride of Adrian Hale, a captivating billionaire who is protective, intense, and emotionally unavailable her world is turned upside down. Just as she starts to navigate his luxurious and high-stakes world, a shadow from Adrian’s past returns: Lydia, a jealous and cunning woman determined to disrupt Elara’s life. As Lydia’s schemes escalate, from near-miss attacks to cryptic threats, Elara must rely on her intelligence and courage to survive. Adrian watches over her with relentless intensity, his jealousy and protectiveness a constant presence, challenging Elara in ways she never expected. Caught between a dangerous rival and the magnetic pull of her husband, Elara must prove she’s more than a pawn in a billionaire’s world. Will she survive Lydia’s manipulations and win Adrian’s trust and heart in a game where love, danger, and power collide?

In the unforgiving world of the pack, she was the embodiment of weakness—an Omega, the lowest of the low. For as long as she could remember, she had borne the relentless torment of her fellow wolves, enduring cruelty, abuse, and unrelenting humiliation. But destiny had a cruel twist in store for her. When her mate was revealed to be none other than the Alpha's son, she dared to hope for a glimmer of respite. Yet, that hope was crushed when he, too, rejected her, spurning her as if she were beneath even his contempt. In the face of despair, she found the ember of resilience within her. With each torment endured, she grew stronger, drawing on a wellspring of inner power she never knew she possessed. Her journey, from the depths of despair to a position of newfound dominance, is a testament to the indomitable strength of the human (and wolf) spirit. This is a story of an Omega's unwavering determination, of how one wolf, against all odds, rises above rejection and abuse to become a force to be reckoned with. A tale of transformation, courage, and the fierce resilience of the heart.

“One night. One mistake and now… I’m pregnant with his child.” Lena thought she had hit rock bottom, betrayed by the man she loved, abandoned, and declared infertile. But after one unexpected night with Damian Blackwell, the cold, ruthless billionaire CEO everything changes. When she finds out she’s pregnant, she gathers the courage to tell him… only to be humiliated and thrown out of his office like a liar. But fate has other plans. With a company empire on the line and a will that demands marriage, Damian makes her an offer she can’t refuse: marry him for one year and secure their child’s future... and his legacy. Cold, controlling, and dangerously handsome, Damian is the devil in a designer suit. But behind his cruel words lies a man haunted by secrets and slowly, Lena starts to see cracks in his icy armor. Can love grow in a marriage built on lies? Or will the truth destroy them both before the year is up?

Anna Hale never imagined that one act of courage in high school would change her life forever. She defended a bullied boy, received a mysterious necklace, and then vanished from his world. Years later, fate pulls her into Vilonia Corp, where she confronts Eden Vilonia — a ruthless, dangerous co-CEO feared by everyone. But Anna doesn’t know Eden has an identical twin. Ethan Vilonia, quiet and cold, has spent years searching for the girl who saved him, and now she’s back. Caught between two powerful brothers — one dark, obsessive, and protective, the other cold, conflicted, and bound to a forgotten promise — Anna becomes the center of rivalry, jealousy, and dangerous desire. Jealous enemies plot her downfall, and a dying patriarch demands an heir. When the truth of the necklace comes to light, love, obsession, and destiny collide.Who will Anna choose — the man who remembers her kindness, or the one who would burn the world to keep her?

Danica wakes up beside a strange man in the morning. The next day, she finds herself becoming the surrogate to a mysterious man, in the bid to save her twin sister Daniella from a ruthless mafia boss. But what she doesn't understand is, why did he change the rules? He wants her body once every month till she conceives yet; she can't see him face to face... Sneak peak; The moment he took a step, Danica recalled his promise and yelled, "Wait!" He halted but didn't turn his head in her direction. "Hmmm," he hummed. Danica couldn't continue to live in anticipation of a faceless man coming to her room 4 times a week. She gathered her last courage and said, "you promised to let me see your face." Loney stiffened for a few seconds. He was a man of his words therefore, he had to face the unexpected. No matter what, it was bound to happen.

Sarah Jones, a simple-living architect with a sharp mind, is thrust into a complex situation when her mischievous identical twin needs her help once again. This time, her sister's reckless actions have jeopardized a wedding, and Sarah must take on a false identity as the woman Christopher Banks, a renowned playboy, encountered recently. What starts as a seemingly straightforward task soon spirals into a treacherous game of seduction. As Sarah immerses herself in this deceptive charade, she becomes entangled with Christopher, a man who lives by his own rules. Boundaries blur, and Sarah finds herself torn between her true self and the persona she has adopted. In a world where passion and deception collide, she must navigate the thin line between her principles and overwhelming temptation. In this captivating tale of mistaken identities and forbidden desires, Sarah's courage and inner strength are tested like never before. Will she emerge unscathed from the dangerous game of seduction, or will the charade consume her, forever reshaping her perception of love and the limits of her heart?

Tristan Cliff was the only son of his rich parents but he lost them in a plane crash when he was 6. He was adopted by his uncle's family whose only goal was to get hold of Tristan's family fortune. As a result, Tristan was abused constantly. He was very scared of them and agreed to whatever they say just to avoid punishment. He was even bullied by his cousins and his friends at school. Evelyn Grace was an orphan who lived her life in an orphanage. She was a self-dependent and strong-willed girl. She joins the college where Tristan goes to and helps him from the bullies. Evelyn becomes Tristan's savior and they soon become good friends. Tristan falls deeply in love with his savior but can't muster up the courage to confess to her. Things get more complicated for Tristan when another guy Adam gets involved who seems to have taken an interest in Evelyn and is always there for her whenever in need. **** This book can be read as a Standalone ****

Ada Okonkwo came to England with a master's degree and a broken heart she never fully acknowledged. Three years later, she is one of Sunridge Care Home's most dedicated workers the one who remembers every resident's favourite biscuit, who sings softly during the morning rounds, who gives love so freely to others that she has forgotten how to receive it herself. When social worker Daniel Osei walks into her care home for a routine assessment, Ada barely notices. But Daniel notices her the fierce way she advocates for her residents, the warmth she carries like a second uniform. Between demanding shifts, late-night phone calls with her mother in Nigeria, and the quiet wisdom of Gerald, an 81-year-old resident who sees Ada more clearly than she sees herself, love finds a way to clock in right on time. A story about care, connection, and the courage it takes to finally let someone take care of you.