Dwelling In The Past Meaning

When Nerina Onasis and her friends go on an all-girls vacation to Bermuda for her 30th birthday, they expected to sit and relax sipping drinks on the beach during the day and enjoying the night life during...well the night! What happens when the group of friend's meet strange men while out touring an old tavern on the island? And why do these men seem oddly familiar to them? Crack open the book to find out.

Admired and envied by his peers because of his superb qualities and for being handsome. Everyone wanted to be close with Pedro Lassiter but he was aloof to anyone except for his mother. He couldn't trust anyone else near him...except for his family. Unknown to the ordinary humans, Pedro Lassiter was the Alpha of the Vagabond Warriors but they were considered as the Lost Pack. He was the only surviving heir of the most feared Vagabond Warriors but Pedro has a different plan; expanding the family business. Unfortunately, things turned differently for Pedro, when he crossed paths with Adrienne Mcbride. He fell in love with her, but their sweet love turned into sour when he discovered about her secret. Adrienne's parents and ancestors has been their enemies for years. Love conquers all...but how?

Sheena Carlos, when she was young, did not have the same experiences as other people. She was never allowed to leave their mansion, and her parents even forced her to work as a maid. Sheena could not see a true beauty of nature as she grew up, she could not have learned to read or write without the support of her Mother Esme, and helen would never have managed to learn the stuff she should've just learned. She wondered why her parents and twins would treat her like that when all she wanted was for them to love and appreciate him completely, but that didn't happen because they were even happier when they inflicted harm on her. She is losing hope that someone will help her, so she believes that ending her life is the only way to end all of her suffering, but. . .There is a ray of hope that drew her away from danger, and someone helped her to have a second chance. Ezraels are those people.

"You either walk away now," Aiden said, his voice sharp and cutting, "or you stay and deal with the consequences." Tristan's chest tightened as he met Aiden's gaze, the challenge blazing in his dark eyes. Every instinct told him to run, to leave before things spiraled out of control, but his feet wouldn’t move. “What’s it gonna be, Tristan?” Aiden’s voice was low, almost taunting. “Because if you stay, there’s no turning back. You won’t just be here. You'll be mine. Every inch of you, every breath, every thought... mine!" ...... Even before they became stepbrothers, Aiden and Tristan had never been on good terms, not since high school. Tristan couldn’t have imagined that the arrogant guy he despised—the same one he hated with passion—would one day become his stepbrother, a fact he refused to acknowledge. But after a drunken night led to an accidental , something shifted in Aiden. He began to see Tristan differently, from an angle far removed from brotherhood. It enraged him. He fought to keep hating him, to remind himself how wrong it was. Yet, the harder he tried, the more he missed him. The more he wanted him.

He was a king in a world of blood and power. She was the secret he couldn’t see coming. Adrian Moretti never believed in love—until Isabella walked into his life, soft and deadly, making his cold heart burn for the first time. But on their wedding day, the world he thought he knew crumbles in an instant. His father is murdered. Gunfire tears through the Moretti Villa. Trust is shattered, and vengeance becomes his only path. As Adrian rises to claim his place as the next Moretti king, he faces enemies everywhere—some he can see, and some hiding behind the people he loves most. And Isabella… she is more than she seems. Loyal? Innocent? Or the very threat that could destroy everything he holds dear? In a world where love is dangerous and betrayal is deadly, Adrian must navigate passion, power, and a web of lies that could consume him—or make him unstoppable. The day love lied to him, everything changed. And now, nothing will ever be the same.

"If you're in the middle of the storm, just believe me, you can find Sunshine In The Rain. " ______ One of the best creatures from many beautiful people in America. Beautiful, talented, famous with glory and fancy things surrounding her. What a perfect life! Semua orang cemburu dengan semua yang dimilikinya. Arthemis Jasinda Adelaide adalah definisi sempurna yang lengkap. Semua orang menginginkan menjadi dirinya. Namun, apa yang dilihat sempurna dari permukaan tidaklah sesempurna kenyataan yang dirasakan seorang aktris papan atas seperti dirinya. Kepercayaan Arthemis seketika kandas saat harapannya pada cinta sejati terpatahkan oleh perselingkuhan. Dari pengalaman cinta pertamanya yang gagal, Arthemis mulai meragu untuk memberikan kepercayaannya pada seorang pria dan mempertanyakan apa arti cinta itu sendiri. Di tengah kekacauan hidupnya, Arthemis tidak dapat berharap apa pun, bahkan kepada Jeremy—sahabatnya—Yang menyimpan perasaan untuknya. Namun, seorang pria datang di tengah-tengahnya. Meyakinkan dirinya dan membangun kembali harapannya. Arthemis bertanya-tanya, haruskah ia kembali mempercayai harapan yang telah menghancurkannya? Or… She left it behind and never look back again?

Ashley was once the strongest warrior, the most gifted healer, and the chosen Luna. Her future was set… until the night she vanished. Kidnapped by rogues and left to die, Ashley reached out to her mate, Alpha Jace, only to be met with a cold “contact later” as a response. The rogues laughed at her. “Even your Alpha doesn’t care if you live or die.” Alone and wounded, Ashley escaped but lost her wolf, Amy, in the process. When she was in need of his help, Jace was attending to Carina, his childhood friend. Ashley felt hurt and betrayed once she realized this and made the painful decision to reject Jace and sever their bond. But Jace refused to let her go and proposed an enticing offer. Just when Ashley tries to believe him, she uncovered the truth—she was never the mate. She was a stand-in. A shield to protect Carina. As the final straw, Ashley turned the tables. She blackmailed Jace’s beta, Lucas, when she discovers his involvement with the rogues and forced him to help her escape. But at the edge of her freedom, Jace is waiting and the final blow is delivered: losing her wolf was part of their plan. As Jace completed his plan by marking her as his forever, Ashley braced for the end. Until the Lycan King arrived. He doesn’t come to save her. He comes to claim her. But why would the most powerful man want a broken substitute? And what will happen when Ashley discovers she was never a pawn—she was the prize?

If you knew how your life would end, would you do something differently? Bruno didn't believe in fate, prophecies, or anything related to the future until that late afternoon when he and his friends were approached by a gypsy. He was completely skeptical until the gypsy sealed his fate: He would get married by the age of 24, have four children, become rich, but not by doing what he loves, nor through gambling. His father would pass away at 60 years old, two years younger than him. His destiny was linked to a young woman with brown hair, and all of this would happen only when Bruno met this woman. He promised himself never to fall in love with any woman with brown hair... And that remained true until he met Helena.

Attention: 18+ and Over Only. This content is intended for individuals aged 18 and over, as it includes mature themes and explicit scenes. Thank you for your understanding! ****************** In the bustling city of Los Angeles, accountant Maryjane Diego finds herself in a very unexpected situation. While at her father's dockside warehouse, she discovers a mysterious and seriously injured man lying there. Despite her fears, her medical training takes over, and she quickly gets to work saving his life. As she stitches him up, their eyes meet, and she can feel an intense connection between them, even though she knows it's dangerous. This man is Gustavo Silver, a feared underboss in the Italian Mafia. He's known for his cruel reputation, and he won't let Maryjane walk away after she saved him. Attracted to her innocence yet tormented by his dark past, he claims her in a way that both excites and terrifies her. In his world, the lines between right and wrong blur, pulling Maryjane deeper into a life filled with violence and forbidden desire. As tensions rise between rival cartels, Maryjane realizes she's become more than just a witness-she's a pawn in a deadly game. Caught between her powerful father and the dangerous man who controls her heart, she must choose how to navigate this perilous situation. Just when she thinks she can trust Gustavo, a shocking secret from their past threatens to tear them apart. In this world of danger and betrayal, Maryjane faces the toughest choice of her life. She knows Gustavo is the type of man she should stay away from, yet her connection to him is undeniable. Meanwhile, he is willing to destroy everything to protect her. But will their passion be strong enough to survive the storm closing in around them?

It's all just a game. Iyon ang itinatak ni Aleira Estrella sa isipan. She was born with a silver spoon on her mouth and everything was easy to get. Kung may isang bagay man na hindi niya kayang tibagin, it's her mother's words. She's the woman she respects the most and she wouldn't dare disobey her. Kaya nang sabihin nitong magpapakasal siya sa isang lalaking hindi kilala, she was willing to oblige. After all, the past relationships she had were nothing but games. For her, love is nothing but an extinct sentiment and marriage for convenience is practical. But then... how could someone so sure of her plans doubt her principles? Is it really worth it? To follow the plan and give up all of her? To abide her family and give up everything? To give up something she unconsciously learned to love?