Darkly Dreaming Dexter

In the depths of winter, Christmas calls to weary travelers and leads lonely hearts home.Jocelyn Taylor is no stranger to a weary heart. Having fallen in love much too young with her sister’s old high school boyfriend has left her with mixed emotions about the possibility of true love. Now successful and the manager of a jewelry shop, Jocelyn spends her days dreaming of the perfect man and the perfect ring to match.Caden Scott is less than thrilled at the thought of spending the holidays back home where memories of his youth still haunt him. Not interested in the kitschy feel of a town known for Christmas, Caden still dwells on the thought of seeing his old high school love again. His time abroad serving his country has changed him in many ways, but could it have altered his heart as well?In the magic of the holiday season, can two hearts let go of the past? Or will true love pass them by?Christmas Cove is created by Theresa Oliver, an EGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Following the death of his parents, William Campbell has suffered from insomnia, and everything he tried to cure it has proved futile. Not until he had a one-night stand with the young and beautiful Jessie Harvey. William slept for the first time in twenty-three years without dreaming of his deceased parents. He decided to seek out the woman with whom he had a one-night stand, believing she could be the cure for his insomnia. Jessie Harvey is an intelligent woman with a first-class grade who assumed that being the best student would get her a job in any company she applied for, but reality set in when no company wanted her. She was only offered jobs as a bartender and waitress in restaurants. When she had lost all hope of ever getting her desired job, she finally got a job at Samtec. What happens when her one-night stand turns out to be her boss at her new job? Will they be able to ignite the growing desire, lust, and love, and will they be able to survive the danger lurking in the shadows?

Sometimes you need to give up on people not because you don't care but because they don't. Samantha Corrine Dela Vega - She has the life everyone was dreaming of. Money, fame beauty, she got everything. She is sweet and vulnerable, very friendly and kind. Loved and sheltered, she grow up with two over protective brothers. She is pampered. She gets everything that she wants but she remained gentle and charming. With her enchanting beauty, men easily captivated. But there's one man detached and indifferent and doesn't seem to care at all. One of her brother's billionaire friend, the famous Agricultural Engineer and part time professor, Knight Wharton Sarmiento. He's always irked and irritated by her presence. She was ignored, forsaken and deserted, but that doesn't stop her from pursuing him. Knight Wharton is the only man she admired and she will do everything to get him. Even if it means being broken hearted and left devastated in the end.

Aria James thought she had her life figured out—small-town survival, a controlling boyfriend she pretends to love, and a future she stopped dreaming about a long time ago. But when her car breaks down and the only man to answer the call is the boy who broke her heart and hardened his own—Kade fucking Calloway—everything she thought she knew goes up in flames. Childhood enemies, grown too bitter, too bruised, and too damn drawn to each other to stay apart. Every encounter between Aria and Kade is a battleground—sharp words, hot glares, and enough tension to burn the whole damn town down. He’s everything she’s sworn to hate. She’s everything he’s tried to forget. But hate has a fine, fucking line, princess. And once they cross it, there’s no going back. Small towns remember everything. Secrets are currency. And love? Love is the most dangerous game of all.

We’d been together for seven years, but during that entire time, my fiancée rejected the idea of getting married ninety-nine times, all because of a male intern. The first time, she canceled our vacation at the last minute, saying the intern was stuck on a night shift and afraid of the dark. She got on a flight that very night and rushed back to the hospital. The second time, we were already halfway through the doors of the courthouse to get our marriage registered. But just then, she got word that the intern had collapsed from exhaustion. Without a second thought, she left me standing alone in the snow for the entire day. After that, it became a pattern. Every time we were together, the intern would find some excuse to pull her away. Eventually, I made up my mind to let go. I stopped dreaming about a happy marriage with her. However, just when I announced I was transferring to another city, she broke down, begging me, almost hysterically, not to leave.

“Louder,” he said while watching me like a predator ready to strike, “I-I belong to you,” I stuttered while swallowing the lump formed in my throat. “To?” he gritted his teeth, “Nikolai Vasiliev,” *** Nikolai Vasiliev, the most feared and respected don of the Russian mafia. He was known as the ruthless king of the mafia whose world revolves around blood and lust. Love is forbidden to him as he promised himself not to love again. Juliana Mitchell, a brave, stubborn, hardworking and beautiful woman leaving her normal life, dreaming to find her happily ever after. All her life she was constantly reminded that she’s useless and ugly compared to her younger sister which made her doubt herself all the time. One encounter with the Russian don changed her life completely, pulling her into a web of lies, manipulation and pure torture. She’s ready to do anything to get away from his clutches but the question is, Will he let someone walk away from him the second time?

After what you did, I'd like you to know that I can't stand you, but this marriage cuts across our hateful feelings for each other. It's something you will never understand." His eyes turned dark and vengeful immediately, causing me to take a step back. "This is my life, Dexter. You won't ruin it for me with your so-called marriage contract." I protested. He shook his head, and immediately the vengeful glints I saw were replaced with an unreadable expression. "If you don't marry me, then your life will be completely ruined, dear Lorraine. And don't forget that you have a lot of enemies, especially your step father. ************** Fate brings two former high school enemies back together in an unreasonable situation and for some reasons, Lorraine has to marry Dexter, the man she despises. But when she signs the contract, she discovers that there are several secrets that are hidden from her and it becomes worse when her husband isn't who she thinks him to be. Amidst the trials and challenges, they'll find themselves falling for each other again even though reality keeps reminding them why they shouldn't. Will their love be strong enough to help her conquer the baggage of her past while trying to make a name for herself? Will she be able to survive all the deadly arrows thrown at her by her stepfather?

Pinagpalit si Lenie ng kanyang ex-boyfriend na si Dexter kaya naman humingi siya ng tulong sa kaibigang si Alice para lumipat ng trabaho at makapagsimula ulit ng bagong buhay. Pero, pati si Alice ay niloko rin siya dahil iniwan nito ang baby niya kay Lenie at umalis nang walang paalam. Para mabuhay niya si Javi ay nag-apply siya sa kumpanyang pinapasukan ni Alice noon. Nang matanggap naman ay di niya inakalang mamahalin siya ng kanyang boss na si Alexis Ramirez. Hindi nagtagal ay napamahal na rin siya rito. Kaya lang, may isang sikreto siyang hindi sinasabi kay Alexis. Bawal kasi ang empleyadong may anak sa kumpanya ni Alexis. Hindi alam ni Lenie kung paano ipapaliwanag sa kanyang boss ang kanyang sitwsyon. Habang iniisip kung paano ang kanyang magiging solusyon sa problema ay bigla namang bumalik ang kanyang dating kaibigan na si Alice para bawiin ang anak. Dahil ilang taon na rin niyang nakasama si Javi ay sobrang nahirapan siyang isauli ang bata sa tunay nitong ina. Para hindi malayo kay Javi ay humingi na ng tulong si Lenie kay Alexis. Ang hindi alam noong dalawa na sa simpleng pagtulong ni Alexis ay sobra palang dami ang mababago sa relasyon at buhay nila.

Chleo Magnison was sure Drako Lafrell's the only man she'd want to be with forever. The modern-day princess of Brenther pack had been dreaming of a fairytale-like lovestory with her loving boyfriend, and a never-ending happily ever after with him...not until her parents got killed, leaving her and her brother, Layco a very important task at a young age--to rule over Brenther...and to seek justice for their parents. Akala niya ay kakayanin niya ang lahat hangga't nasa kanyang tabi ang binata...ngunit nang pumutok ang balitang ang mga Lafrell ang may kasalanan ng pagkamatay ng kanyang mga magulang, tila ang akala niyang pang-habambuhay na pagmamahal dito, sa isang iglap, ay bigla na lamang natabunan ng walang kapantay na galit at poot. Now she's facing a heavy decision to make. To leave him, or to stay by his side so she could find an evidence to get him and his family executed for the death of her parents.

“Your ex-fiance’s loss is my gain. Akin ka na ngayon, Selene.” Selene Martinez thought she was close to the happily ever after she had been dreaming of since she was a child dahil papakasalan niya na ang lalaking mahal niya. Balak niya itong surpresahin pero mas nasurpresa siya nang tumambad ang hubo’t hubad na kasintahan kasama ang kaniyang stepsister. Akala niya talo na siya, ngunit dumating si Leviticus Thompson para isalba siya. Ang bilyonaryong may nakakabighaning kagwapuhan at karisma. Kailangan niya nang maipapakilalang asawa sa kaniyang pamilya, kailangan naman ni Leviticus ng asawa para makuha ang kaniyang mana. Ang naisip nila? To make her his temporary wife. But what happens when their pretend marriage starts to feel all too real? As their fake union evolves, will they discover that what they’ve been searching for is right in front of them?