Determination Vs Perseverance

Mercedes 'Coochie' Gomez is THE stripper to watch at Tequila; a famous nightlife spot in the heart of Los Angeles. She seemingly has it all - a voluptuous body, a pretty face and the favor of the wealthy club goers. But, what no one knows is that Mercedes is a choiceless slave, tied for life to Aleksandr Matiç, owner of Tequila and Russian Mob boss, as collateral for a debt her late parents couldn't repay. Now, though, she has caught the eye of another Mafia Don, Fabrizio Colpani. Torn between Aleksandr, the ruthless creditor who wants her for a wife and Fabrizio, the pervert who sees her as an object of entertainment, Mercedes chooses freedom and love with Giovanni, Fabrizio's son. But, this decision opens her and her lover up to many tricky, dicey and dangerous situations, amidst the fierce determination of Aleksandr and Fabrizio to have her at any cost.

Until I met Ronin, the love of my life, life had never been fair to me. Everything changed for me once he turned my life upside down. He swept me off my feet, like a breath of fresh air. He became a source of light for me, guiding me away from my darkest and most wretched road. My life is not a fairytale love story; it is about my strength, courage, struggle, happiness and joy, pain and sadness, memories, willpower, survival to fight, endearment, abuses I have experienced throughout my life, light and hope I have in me, and determination to improve my life. So follow me on my adventure of life survival and how I became the person I am today.

Solemn Marrie Vartivo, a determined criminology student who's path is to dive into the PNP career on a mission to seek her father's justice. Driven by her unwavering determination for her father, Solemn find herself torn between her pursuit of truth and the complicated emotions stirred by her past with Ardent -her Senior officer and was her close acquaintance before they part ways in college. Solemn's path takes an unexpected turn when she met Ardent again and was brought by fate as she begins to uncover unsettling connections between him and his family to her father's death. Mahahanap kaya niya ang hustisya para sa kaniyang Ama o mananatili itong nakatago dahil sa pagmamahal niya sa taong hindi niya pa naman lubusang kilala?

My world shattered when my husband, Caleb, rejected me for my fake sister, Susan. “Please don’t do this to me.”I begged for mercy, pleading for our unborn child's sake, but he don’t listen to me. “Sis, you shouldn’t have returned back.”Susan’s cruelty and Caleb’s indifference led to my brutal downfall. Locked in darkness, I faced death... but fate gave me a second chance. Reborn, I emerged with a fierce determination to reclaim my life and uncover the secrets that destroyed me. As I navigate the treacherous web of lies and deceit that was consumed by my family, I'm forced to confront the ultimate question: can I forgive Caleb and rekindle our lost love, or will the shadows of our past forever tear us apart?

He’s the dracula that is determined to be the next Alpha. And he just rejected Angel as his mate. Angel want to hate his guts for ghosting her … but she can practically hear his wolf calling to hers.If determination had a name, this black wolf would be it. Tall, broad and muscular, he’s been training his whole life to take over as the new pack leader. With his sharp gray eyes and thick black hair, he looks every bit the part and his delicious scent makes it impossible for Angel to stay mad at him … or resist him.Angel pretends to hate him and never want him again yet not even proud Alphas or rejected mates can escape fate…How much longer can you resist the delicious pull?

Siobhan Williams has always been a smart woman, graduated early from high school and excelled in her college career. She went into the FBI at an early age and is one of the youngest agents in her Unit. Working in the crimes against children division of the BAU, the FBI is brought in when the number of kidnappings reaches an alarming number; 13 children over the course of two months. These kidnappings are occurring in her home state of California, where she hasn't gone back to her home and pack for almost a decade, but now she and her partner volunteer to head the investigation for these disappearances. Along with a few other agents—another wolf shifter, a bear shifter, a Fae, and a vampire—they head straight into a battle between the Gods and Goddesses. With enough on her plate, the last thing she needs is a mate hovering around her and getting into her business. Tiernan Hathaway has been Alpha of his pack for the last 9 years, and has yet to meet his mate though he remembers having a pull to the old Beta's second eldest daughter, Siobhan. It's been almost a decade since he had last seen her and she only ever calls her family, never coming home. This will change when children have begun to go missing at alarming rates, most of them being children of the supernatural community. He is in for a surprise when the FBI comes knocking on his door, about the missing children. A battle is brewing between the God and Goddess of the Underworld: Arawn and Scàthach. It's classic good vs evil with a twist of the dead, undead, and the living. Are the missing children a part of a greater, but evil plan in this war? Or is it just coincidence?

In a mystical realm, Eryndor, a fearless and resourceful adventurer, embarks on a thrilling journey with his loyal horse and eagle companions. As they venture forth, he confronts diverse challenges, leveraging his wit, courage, and determination to succeed in the long run. Eryndor's unwavering commitment to protecting the natural environment drives him to thwart the destructive plans of evil forces. Along the way, he forms strategic alliances with other characters, harnessing his collective strength to devise survival plans. Through his escapades, Eryndor encounters unexpected allies, uncovers hidden truths about the land and its inhabitants, and grows as a hero. As he also tries to navigate the complexities of the world, he discovers his purpose, forging a path toward personal growth and environmental stewardship. This heartwarming and action-packed tale of friendship, environmentalism, and self-discovery follows Eryndor's transformative adventures in Nestle, Heart of Dense, and beyond.

The woman my husband never got over and I were rushed to the hospital after the same car accident. The hospital's plasma supply was dangerously low. To get her into surgery as quickly as possible, my husband, Maxwell Gallagher, chose to draw my blood. What he did not know was that I had hemophilia. That single decision drained the life from me. My body failed first. My heart followed, quietly and completely. "Once Josie is stable, I'll make it up to you," he said, forcing the promise through clenched resolve. I smiled faintly as I listened. By then, everything inside me was already dead. Just as my existence was about to be erased, the Neural Outcome Determination Engine took my place and returned to my body. I thought Maxwell would never realize the truth. But the moment he looked into "my" eyes, he broke down completely.

Book 3 of The Elemental Lovers series Cameron Hayes was one of the top editors-in-chief for WWF magazine. When he wanted to be the director fo the foundation, he has to go back to school. With a determination to take and a Ph.D. to achieve, he thinks he was invincible to anything. Ella Lattone has been one of the translators for WWF magazine for 3 years now. After completing her degree in the Romance languages, she moved to the States even when her aunt forbids it. But, they complied when she asked to continue her study in a different path, ecology.What makes it worst, Cam and Ella seem to know each other when they have to work together in their project that involves volcano and ecology. Can they work peacefully when everyone knows they were in arms when together? Or will they succumb to the stirring passion that has been burning ever since they worked in WWF but never explore?

After losing his life saving a girl from a robber, the man is given a chance of reincarnation by a god. However, he feels cheated when he lives a second life with a body that does not match his expectations. With a new name of Edvans or Vans, as he was called, he acquired magic powers and a pair of swords from the god. However, conflicts with the god who used him forced Vans into politics and interracial struggles in the Kingdom of Fostia. On his epic journey, Vans uncovers the mystery of his destiny while facing awe-inspiring challenges and obstacles. With courage and determination, he finds his place in this complicated world and seeks to fulfill his true purpose. "Two Fates of Vans" combines political intrigue, the mystery of destiny, and incredible strength in a thrilling adventure. Watch as Vans uncovers the truth and discovers his destiny in a fantasy world filled with challenges and wonders.