Cross Sans

I could smell his tempting cologne as he walked closer, his presence making my heart skip a beat. He placed his hands on the wall, caging me in with his strong arms. My breath hitched. He leaned in, his honey-colored eyes boring into mine like he was trying to solve a puzzle. Meanwhile, I was melting—like ice cream on a summer sidewalk. "You look familiar," he murmured, biting his lip as if deep in thought. "Have we met before?" Of course, Jack Harrison—the most popular lacrosse player at Wilford High—wouldn’t know who I am. Why would he? I’m the invisible girl. The one who hides behind books and avoids eye contact. The one no one remembers. And yet… I’ve always noticed him. Jack Harrison. The boy every girl wants. The boy I’ve secretly dreamed about since sophomore year. And then—just when I thought I’d spend another year in his shadow—I found out a new family was moving in next door. To my utter disbelief, it turned out to be him. Jack Harrison, the boy I've always wanted.

Warning: This book contains explicit sexual content, but does not condone rape. "What happened, Father? What happened?" I asked anxiously, feeling restless. "He challenged me to a game and used his mansion as a bet," Father explained. I looked at Mother, who was crying, and suddenly understood what was going on. "Father, did you use this house as a bet and lose?" I asked, anger welling up inside me. “How could you, Father? How could you do this? Where do we go from here?" I yelled, overcome with pain. But my voice got stuck in my throat as I heard Dad's next words. "I didn't bet the house, but I used you," he declared, leaving me speechless and stunned. ***************************** "Do not even consider falling for me because, like the others, you are just a toy. Just give me an heir, and I will set you free," he said, pushing her onto the bed while his words continued to echo in her mind. Zoey, wagered by her father to the cold-hearted Alpha Ethan after a foolish gamble, finds herself reduced to a mere plaything. Ethan takes pleasure in emotionally tormenting her, believing women to be worthless due to being cheated and rejected by his first mate. Little does he know that Zoey is his second chance mate. Zoey is framed, and Alpha Ethan discovers her in bed with his cousin. Heartbroken and filled with anger, he sends her away, unaware that she is already carrying his child. Five years later, their paths cross again, and he realizes that she is his second chance mate and the mother of his child. But how can he win her back? She is no longer the naive girl he once knew; instead, she is a single mother sought after by many Alphas and Lords.

Layla Jones and Damon Kingsley found themselves being unwillingly bound to matrimony because of a business arrangement between their families and the two cross roads, in a way that neither of them had imagined Will they be willing to endure each other's proximity on a daily basis or will their relationship take a drastic turn?

This is not your regular arranged marriage love story. It is layered, intense, and rooted in an emotional journey. This story contains mature themes and complex characters. The female lead is not weak, nor is she waiting to be saved—she is on her own journey, growing through pain, survival, and strength. If you’re looking for a light-hearted love story with cliché romance and guaranteed happy endings, this one might not be for you. __________________________________ Sarah Darrell always longed for a simple life. But life never played fair. Scarred by an abusive childhood and teenage years marked by cruelty from her stepmother and stepsister, Sarah made a choice—to leave behind her city, her home, and her so-called family. Five years later, at 26, she returns to New York City as a strong, independent woman to take over her late mother’s company and fulfil her last wish. Adrian Parker, is the magnetic CEO of the world’s leading tech empire. He’s sharp, composed, and devastatingly handsome. Unlike other billionaires, Adrian believes in loyalty, and his heart is set on marrying Jessica, the woman he’s built a life with. But fate has other plans. When Sarah and Adrian cross paths, their worlds shift in ways neither of them expected.

(La vengeance, la renaissance, la traversée, l’ex-homme regrette et demande sans cesse le pardon)Julie a perdu la vie le jour de son anniversaire de mariage avec Roland. Après huit années de mariage avec cet homme, elle avait consacré la majeure partie de sa vie à des compromis pour le bien de son époux, mais son existence a finalement basculé dans la misère, culminant avec son éviction au moyen de contrats de divorce. À la suite de la séparation, un diagnostic impitoyable de cancer en phase terminale est tombé, la condamnant à languir dans un hôpital, attendant une dernière visite de Roland.C’était le jour de la Saint-Valentin, et la neige abondante. L’homme n’était toujours pas venu. Regrettant profondément, elle se répétait : « Roland... si je pouvais tout recommencer, mon cœur ne te serait plus jamais encombré. »Mais quand elle s’est réveillée, elle s’est retrouvée à l’âge de dix-huit ans ! Elle avait juré de ne plus jamais répéter les erreurs du passé cette fois et avait fui frénétiquement tout ce qui était associé à l’homme qui l’avait blessée profondément. Cependant, alors qu’elle cherchait à s’éloigner de Roland, l’homme s’approchait dangereusement. Sa voix résonnant tel un chant de sirène démoniaque dans le couloir : « Julie, épouse-moi, je t’aime... Ne me quitte pas… »

Alexander Holstin, or Xander, is the second son of the Alpha of Shadow Falls Pack. While his brother has taken over the pack from their father, Xander is meant to become the CEO of the pack's business, Holstin Enterprises, Inc. He started college to get his MBA, but returned home to see his brother take a mate and stayed when his brother began having problems with his mate bond. Maeve Cross is the daughter of two witches who left their coven when they started doing black magic. Her parents began working for a werewolf, Beta Trevor, who needed spells created to keep his daughter out of trouble. When her parents realized their spells were being used to influence the memory of the Beta's Alpha, they refused. Maeve's parents were killed in front of her and her two siblings when she was 15 years old. The Beta then threatened to kill her siblings if Maeve refused to work for him. When Beta Trevor's daughter insists that Maeve help her with a spell to go against the Guardians, she knows it's a bad idea, but she's powerless to fight against the werewolves. Her spell brings her to the Shadow Falls pack and into the arms of an Alpha that identifies her as his mate. Maeve has no intention of becoming involved with another werewolf family that will use her family against her for their own gain. She's been keeping her family safe for three years and she will continue to do so on her own. Can Xander forgive Maeve for what she's done to his family? And when he realizes he can't live without her, can he convince her to create a life with him, a new life that they can build together.

Lauren Fortalejo mabait, mayaman, college student at kilalang cute na nerd sa university na pinapasukan niya. Matagal nang may gusto kay Ms. Camela. Ms. Camela Martin pinaka maldita sa kanilang magkakaibigan, mataas ang pride at kilala naman bilang isang terror na Professor. Paano kung mag cross ang landas nila at magkaroon ng pag iibigan sa kanilang dalawa. Manaig kaya ang pag ibig o maging lesson na lang sa kanila ang nangyari?

« Si nous étions tous les deux en danger, qui penses-tu que Jared sauverait en premier ? », demande-t-elle soudain. « Quoi ? » Je n’ai pas le temps de réfléchir à ses mots, car la minute suivante, je sens une poussée dans mon dos et je perds l’équilibre, glissant dans les escaliers jusqu’à atterrir au bas des marches. ***************** Arielle a tout pour être heureuse–une carrière florissante en tant que chef talentueuse et un mariage réussi avec un milliardaire. Bien que son mari soit d’un naturel distant, elle est convaincue qu’il tient profondément à elle. Elle est satisfaite de leur relation et apprécie ce qu’ils partagent. À un jour de leur troisième anniversaire de mariage, elle découvre qu’elle est enceinte. Remplie d’excitation et d’espoir, elle imagine déjà partager cette nouvelle avec son mari, certaine que cela apportera des changements positifs à leur famille et adoucira peut-être même son caractère réservé. Cependant, le destin en décide autrement. Avant qu’elle n’ait pu annoncer sa grossesse, une figure inattendue du passé de son mari réapparaît : sa « vieille amie ». Alors que cette nouvelle venue s’immisce dans leur vie, sans qu’Arielle ne s’en rende compte, cette arrivée bouleversera tout ce qu’elle pensait savoir sur son mariage, sur son mari et sur elle-même.

Atticus has been on the run almost his whole life, forced to leave his home so young and thrown into a world of the unknown, never allowed to let anyone see his other half. He hides that side of him, the beast that wants to come out and stretch his limbs. Everyone he knows is gone, dead. Life has been hard, the world has hardened his heart. That is until one day he runs into a small pack with no home and no Alpha, desperate for someone to lead them. This little pack quickly finds their way into his heart, melting that cold heart, and giving him a reason to live again. Atticus hopes one day he will be able to find a place for this little pack to call home, and not have to be on the run any longer. .... Alpha Harris, after 5 years of his pack being merged with another, waiting for Harris to become of age and graduate Alpha training, Alpha Harris finally returns home to claim his title and move his pack home. Alpha Harris falls into his role as Alpha, and in no time has his pack up and running again. The thought of finding his Luna doesn't cross his mind as he dives into the busy life of the Alpha of a bustling pack. Finding a luna is the furthest thing from his mind as he works on rebuilding his father's pack. Which is why he was surprised when he finally finds him, and is shocked by his rank. Unable to deny his mate, Alpha Harris quickly falls deep in love with his mate and everything seems perfect, until it's not. A mate would never betray their mate, would they? They would never betray the bond, a blessing from the Moon Goddess, would they?

Bianca was sold to a mafia lord at a very young age and all she could think about was getting revenge. Her plan was going well until the mafia lord's son, Nico, came into the picture. Nico was handsome and cold, brutal but calm. However, when he met Bianca, she brought out his troubled side. He didn't want her. She didn't care. In fact, she hated him. She felt he was emotionless and he felt she was too tough. Both were intrigued. ~♡~ "The only thing stopping me from taking you right here on this table, is that you belong to my father." His voice was tensed and I didn't need to see his face to know how he felt. "My father's whore." He added. I swallowed, hurt by his words. "You keep calling me a whore but when will you start treating me like one and fuck me." He was resisting. I knew it. I didn't know why but I hated him for doing so.