Eighteen Bed Novel

The day I win the cheerleading championship, the entire arena erupts with cheers for my team. But from the stands, my brother, Nelson Locke, hurls a water bottle straight at me. "You injured Felicia's leg before the performance just so you could win first place? She has leukemia, Victoria! Her dying wish is to become a champion. Yet you tripped her before the competition, all for a trophy! You're selfish. I don't have a sister like you!" My fiance, who also happens to be the sponsor of the competition, steps onto the stage with a cold expression and announces, "You tested positive for illegal substances. You don't deserve this title. You're disqualified." All the fans turn against me. They boycott me entirely—some even go so far as to create a fake memorial portrait of me, print it, and send it to my doorstep. I quietly keep the photo. I'll probably need it soon anyway. It's been three years since I was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. Knowing I don't have much time left, I choose to become the type of person they always wanted me to be—the perfect sister who loves without question, the well-mannered woman who knows when to keep quiet, and the kind of person who never, ever lies.

Synopsis: Emma Thompson, a talented yet struggling artist, finds herself entangled in a passionate one-night stand with Alexander Collins, a charismatic CEO. Both believing it to be a fleeting encounter, they part ways. However, fate has other plans in store for them when Emma discovers she is pregnant with Alexander's child. To protect his company's reputation, Alexander proposes a marriage of convenience, and Emma reluctantly agrees. As they navigate their unusual arrangement, Emma must endure the disdain of Alexander's high-status friends and family. Amidst the challenges, Emma forms an unexpected bond with Alexander's younger sister, Olivia. Together, they uncover a web of suspicious criminal activities within Alexander's company, setting off a chain of events that will test their courage, loyalty, and love.

When my best friend, Dulcie Quinn, and I went to Westhaven on vacation, my boyfriend, Shane Lewis, got me a lower berth in a soft-sleeper. Before I boarded, he pointed at the dark circles under his eyes. “I spent three days trying to snag you a lower berth so you’d be comfortable on the trip. “So no matter what, don’t give it up to anyone else. Not even Dulcie.” He looked so serious that I nodded and told him I understood. Sure enough, as soon as we boarded, Dulcie, who had the berth above mine, asked if we could switch. Remembering what Shane had told me, I shook my head and said no. I explained it to her too. I never expected something to go wrong that very night. When she climbed down to use the bathroom, she missed the handrail and fell. Clutching her stomach, she screamed, “My baby! My baby’s gone!” I did not even have time to ask when she had gotten pregnant. I rushed her off the train and took her to the nearest hospital. Late that night, Dulcie’s husband, Wallace Lambert, arrived at the hospital with Shane. By then, she had already undergone a D&C. The moment she saw me, she pointed at me and started cursing me out. “Do you have any idea how much I sacrificed for that baby?” Shane blamed me too. “I thought you were just joking when you said you were jealous of Dulcie. I never imagined you’d be cruel enough to do something like this!” I didn’t even get the chance to say a word before Wallace slammed me against the wall and strangled me to death. After I died, Dulcie ended up with Shane. When I opened my eyes again, I was back to three minutes before boarding the train.

Halos pagbagsakan ng langit at lupa si Laura ng malaman na ang lalaking minahal niya ng apat na taon na si Elijah ay ang mismong dahilan ng pagbagsak ng company nila at ang nagpakulong sa kaniyang ama. Idagdag pa rito na may iba pala itong babae at buntis na. Desperado na mailigtas ang ama, walang ibang nagawa si Laura kundi ang makipagkasundo kay Adan Del Rosario. Isang kilalang mayaman na lawyer, kapalit ng tulong ay gagawin niya ang lahat ng gusto ng lalaki. “Be obedient, Ms. Zapanta, and just be mine.” Mariin na bulong ni Adan kay Laura bago siya tuluyan na angkinin nito.

There are just boundaries we shouldn't cross kaya dapat ay alam natin kung hanggang saan lang tayo sa buhay ng isang tao. When Almirah was paid to be his bedwarmer, alam niyang hanggang doon lang siya. She could only offer her body for the money that she needed —nothing more and nothing less. Kaya lang, nasira ang magandang plano niya sa buhay nang kaniyang nalaman na siya ay nagdadalang-tao. Dahil sa takot sa sasabihin ng iba, lalo na ng kaniyang mga magulang ay itinago niya iyon sa lahat, maging kay Lazarus na ama ng kaniyang dinadala. He had no idea that she was pregnant when she left until a baby was found of the gate of his mansion with a letter telling him that the baby was his child. He raised the baby on his own, but questions remained unanswered. Nasaan nga ba si Almirah? What happened to her over the past years?

One rainy afternoon, Ezra Barlowe unexpectedly meets Shannon Christensen, a runaway heiress seeking refuge from years of abuse inflicted by her stepmother Clarisse and stepsister Karina Hillborne. Unaware of Ezra's fame and hidden billionaire status with connections to the European Mafia, Shannon turns to him for help. After seeing through her urgent needs, including medical care, the sparks between Shannon and Ezra were undeniable, leading them to end up in each other's arms and making love throughout the night. When Ezra learns about her circumstances, he then proposes a daring arrangement: Shannon becomes his contract lover for a year, agreeing to be his bedwarmer and fulfill his desires whenever, wherever, and however he pleases until their contract expires. In exchange, he will help her get revenge and retrieve her rightful place in the Christensen’s household and business. As they navigate this unconventional pact, both Shannon and Ezra slowly realize that their feelings for each other run deeper than it’s supposed to be. Amidst the family turmoil, corporate battles, crime revelations, yakuza-mafia wars, and heartfelt confessions, Ezra and Shannon's lives were anything but dull especially when they had each other to ignite their fiery passions night and day.

Als ihr Ehemann sie von einem Tag auf den anderen verlässt und eine brutale hinterlässt, ist sie am Boden zerstört. Doch das Schlimmste steht ihr noch bevor. Von dem Verrat zutiefst erschüttert, muss sie die Kraft finden, sich neu aufzubauen, den Schock zu überwinden und sich den Folgen dieser erbarmungslosen Taten zu stellen. Ihre Reise zur Heilung wird sie dazu führen, eine ungeahnte innere Stärke zu entdecken und darum zu kämpfen, ihre Würde zurückzugewinnen.

Iniwan ng Tatay ni Apple ang ina dahil sa isang kabit. Dahil dito ay isinumpa ni Apple na kailanman ay hindi siya maninira ng pamilya. Hinding-hindi niya hahayaan ang sarili na manakit ng iba. Puputi na lamang ang uwak ngunit sisiguraduhin niyang magiging isa siyang mabuting babae. May respeto at paggalang sa sarili. Ngunit, paano kung maglaro ang tadhana? Papaano kung isang pangyayari ang babago sa kaniyang isinumpa? "Papalayain ko ang Nanay mo kung papayag kang maging kabit ko?" -Judge Condrad Aguirre Tatanggi pa ba siya? Kung ang tanging paraan para matulungan ang ina ay ang manira ng pamilya? "If being with him is a sin. Then, convict me now." -Apple Santibañez @SheinAlthea

"Fall in love with THE THORNTONS, a family filled with sexy alpha males, passionate women, and lots of heart, all set in a delightful small town in the Pacific Northwest. It’s Christmas time, and the entire Thornton clan is spending the holidays in a cabin deep in the Washington woods. What could go wrong with twelve adults, four kids, and a dog all staying together in one big cabin? Only the most chaotic—and memorable—Christmas ever! Expect kisses under the mistletoe, lots of (spiked) eggnog, and even a surprise wedding as the Thornton clan celebrates the most romantic holiday of all. Author’s Note: I’ll Be Home for Christmas is set six months after the last book, Till There Was You, ends. It’s recommended that you read the other books first, as this book is an epilogue to the entire series. Merry Christmas and happy reading! ** This book is a part of the LOVE EVERLASTING series, which is one large series following multiple families and friends. Each book can be read as a standalone (unless otherwise noted), or they can be read in order of publication as one long series. Each book is interconnected, with many of the same characters showing up in multiple books. LOVE EVERLASTING THE THORNTONS The Nearness of You The Very Thought of You If I Can’t Have You Dream a Little Dream of Me Someone to Watch Over Me Till There Was You I’ll Be Home for Christmas (A Thorntons Christmas)

Perjalanan cinta seorang Alif Pratama tak sesederhana yang ia bayangkan sebelumnya, dalam pikirannya jika telah bertemu seseorang yang cocok maka tahap untuk menuju sebuah pernikahan bisa berjalan dengan baik. Alif dipertemukan oleh Nurul di masa pendidikan dan latihan bagi pegawai negeri yang baru mengabdi. Alif dibuat penasaran oleh kehadiran sosok Nurul saat bertemu di meja registrasi. Sandi dan Bagus, dua teman kamarnya menjadi lakon utama yang membuat Alif dan Nurul saling beradu pandang di lift hingga membuat Alif mati kutu saat berhadapan dengan Nurul. Selesai masa diklat, saat Alif kembali bertugas di Sumur Ujung Kulon Banten, hubungan keduanya berlanjut. Beberapa kejadian mulai dari ke tempat wisata danau yang ternyata sudah tutup saat mereka datangi, kejadian tidak menyenangkan di KRL, hingga keseriusan yang Alif tunjukan membuat Nurul yakin dengan sosok Alif, di matanya Alif seperti cinta pertamanya, yaitu bapaknya. Alif dan Nurul telah sepakat untuk ke tahap serius, yaitu berumah tangga. Saat Alif akan menemui orang tua Nurul, seseorang dari masa lalu Alif muncul. Khairunnisa, gadis yang ia kejar dahulu kini datang menyatakan isi hatinya. Alif sepenuhnya yakin dengan Nurul, tapi saat keyakinan Alif untuk memperistri Nurul telah diutarakan, pak Handoko belum bisa melepas putrinya. Di tengah perjuangan Alif berupaya mendapatkan restu dari orang tua Nurul, Nurul malah menjaga jarak. Saat Nurul meminta waktu untuk sendiri dengan alasan memikirkan hubungannya dengan Alif muncul pengakuan tak terduga. Alif terpukul, sebelumnya ia telah memilih Nurul dan mengabaikan Nisa yang mencoba datang kembali dalam hidupnya. Alif dalam masa pemulihan hati dan mental, ia kembali ke tempat tugasnya di Sumur Ujung Kulon. Alif sedang tidak dalam keinginan membuka hati untuk wanita dalam waktu dekat, Nisa tiba-tiba datang ke rumahnya.