Frozen Heart

Lizzy thought she had left the chaos of her past behind. Now a dedicated single mother raising her eight-year-old daughter, Mia, and thriving as a journalist, her world is turned upside down when she unexpectedly crosses paths with her ex-husband, Xander, at a tech convention. What Xander doesn’t know? Mia is his daughter. As the shocking truth unravels, old wounds of deception and betrayal rip open once more. Dark family secrets emerge, and hidden agendas come to light, forcing Lizzy and Xander to face not just the lies that tore them apart but the emotions that still bind them together. Can they rebuild what was lost, or will the ghosts of their past destroy any chance at a future?

Seruni Arkadewi merasa dunianya runtuh satu persatu, saat sebuah kecelakaan merenggut kesempurnaan indrawinya. Kedua kakinya yang sebelumnya kuat dan lincah, kini menjadi timpang. Dan ternyata kemalangannya bukan hanya itu saja. Dimulai dari penghianatan kekasih dan sahabatnya yang menjalin hubungan di belakangnya, hingga desakan ayah tirinya yang ingin menikahkannya dengan seorang bandot tua karena harta. Muak dengan stigma bahwa takdir seorang wanita adalah di dapur, di sumur dan di kasur, Seruni minggat dari desanya. Ia ingin membuktikan bahwa seorang wanita dengan segala keterbatasan fisiknya, mampu berdiri di atas kakinya sendiri jikalau mau berusaha. Sementara itu, Antonio Brata Kesuma--sang anak sultan klan Brata Kesuma, paling tidak bisa mentolerir segala bentuk ketidaksempurnaan. Baginya semua yang cacat, tidak akan masuk hitungan. Baik itu berupa barang, ataupun orang. "Saya tidak minta dikasihani. Yang saya pinta hanya satu. Jangan menjadikan ketidaksempurnaan saya sebagai alasan untuk menjegal semua impian-impian saya. Saya memang cacat, tapi saya tidak bodoh. Saya mohon, izinkan saya berjuang." -Seruni Arkadewi- "Kamu itu selemah-lemahnya manusia. Sudah cacat, perempuan lagi. Sudahlah, terima takdirmu dan diam saja di rumah. Jangan mempersulit diri sendiri. Dunia ini keras. Ketahuilah, tekad tanpa amunisi, itu artinya bunuh diri. -Antonio Brata Kesuma-

I saw a post while scrolling through my social media. [Adult male merman for sale. Hard to tame. Letting go for cheap.] I commented, [I'll take him.] The seller asked for ten thousand dollars and promised doorstep delivery. When I opened the package, the merman was nowhere near 160 pounds. He barely weighed over a hundred. His skin was sallow, his ribs visible beneath it, and his tail fin was rotting at the edges. I messaged the seller, [I want a refund.] The message failed to go through.

Sophia's an orphan world is turned upside down when her uncle's gambling debts force her into a marriage with the arrogant and wealthy Italian billionaire Alexander who is required to get married according to his grandfather’s will before he can fully inherit the family fortune. Leaving behind her boyfriend Liam, Sophia finds herself in a loveless and suffocating relationship with a man who sees her as nothing more than a contract. As Sophia struggles to adapt to her new life, she longs for the love her parents shared and feels more alone than ever before. Just when she thinks things can't get any worse, she discovers that Liam is engaged to someone else, and her heart is shattered. But as Sophia spends more time with Alexander, their relationship begins to change. Despite their rocky start, they begin to see each other in a new light, and Sophia starts to wonder if there's more to Alexander than meets the eye. However, secrets from his past threaten to tear them apart, and Sophia must decide if their love is worth fighting for. Will Sophia and Alexander ever find love or will their pasts and the contract between them continue to keep them apart?

Samantha Phillips an independent woman believed in love, marriage and a happy ever after with her college boyfriend Greg, she was placed in-between the line of choosing her love for her boyfriend and her father's life. Things took a different turn when Greg her boyfriend decided to kill her and her father and take over her father's property. The situation got intense as she forfeited her friendship with her best friend to be with her boyfriend. Still in doubt, she never actually believed what her boyfriend was up to even after being shown the truth. The truth was uncovered and this made her realize she has been wasting her time with the wrong person. The book tells the story about the struggles, lies, and betrayals she faced as a woman who is in love.

Zoey grew up in the slums of Manila. Bata pa lamang ay namulat na siya sa malupit na kalakaran ng mundo, na kung saan tanging matibay lang ang natitira. Sa kaniyang murang isipan ninais niya na balang araw ay makaahon siya sa kahirapan and she is willing to do anything to get what she wants in her life. She would be dragged deeper in the darkness because of trying to survive. Dahil sa nakasanayang mga gawain tulad ng panggogoyo sa kapawa at panlalamang, aabot siya sa puntong magkakaroon ng pusong bato. Not until she meets Gael, isang batang anak mayaman na nagpakita ng kabutihan sakanya noon. Zoey mastered the art of deceiving people, kaya niyang umarte depende sa hinihingi ng sitwasyon, ngunit tila ba di umuubra ang bertud niya kay Gael. Huli na ang lahat ng mapansin niyang she has deceived herself that she will not fall inlove with Gael. Sa kasamaang palad, Si Gael pala ang tagapagmana ng Kumpanyang kanyang pinabagsak out of greed. Sa pag-upo ni Gael as the new CEO of their company susubukan niyang itayong muli ang kanilang kompanya. Ano ang gagawin ni Zoey ngayong nalaman niya na magiging kakompetisyon na niya si Gael, and what will Gael think of Zoey if he finds out that she is the one that had been sabotaging their company resulting to its downfall. Can love win against all odds? Is love enough to erase the hatred in their hearts? Two people from two different worlds colliding. This is a story of a Girl pursuing her dreams and how she finds love in the most unexpected way.

Olivia, was an omega. She grew up in a pack but everyone was unfriendly to her.All she wishes for was a mate and happiness. Life has been cruel to her and now all she hope for is love.Will she ever find it.

Betrayed by her own family, Lila is forced to live with a rogue. Miguel on the other hand was forced to live at the edge of the pack by the Alpha King, his adopted brother. These two have different stories to tell but one similar condition; they never really knew their parents. Slowly but steadily they come to accept each other as lovers but as quickly as they find happiness in each other, fate shows up, ready to take it away. Their lives take a dark turn when Lila’s long lost mother shows up as their greatest enemy. What happens when they find out the truth surrounding their births, and destinies? Even when fate is hell bent on putting them asunder, will their love be strong enough to stand the test of fate?

"If staying in prison is too harsh, warming my bed should be better, right?" He whispered into my ears, his eyes burning and his tone husky. With a push, I landed on his bed, my body shaking violently under his burning gaze, "For a filthy whore, fucking you gently isn't a punishment so I've prepared some things for you," Xavier bent over, revealing his perfect set of abs and his strong abdominal muscles. He grabbed my chin and forced my head up, showing me sets of sex toys he had prepared for me. "Shout for me, slut!" "Scream, Whore," Slowly but steadily, I became Xavier's bed warmer and sex toy... But what could be more achy than forbidden love? I got pregnant for my brother! However, Liam entered and gave me a new chance. "I will love you, fight for you, and make him pay," This was his vow to me~

When Emma Wilson reunites with her college sweetheart, Jason Michael, she's drawn into a world of love, lies, and secrets. As their passion reignites, Emma must confront Jason's dark past and the powerful forces threatening to tear them apart. Will their love prevail, or will the truth destroy everything?"