Gardner Mystery Writer

Luna Jackson lived a quiet, simple life until one night dragged her into a world she was never meant to enter. Now, surrounded by danger and whispers of betrayal, she finds herself standing at the edge of a darkness she doesn’t understand. Ryan Santoro was born into the mafia, but he never truly belonged. Ruthless when necessary, calculated by nature, he has spent years trying to keep his distance from the bloodshed that built his family’s empire. But when Luna stumbles into his world, she threatens to unravel everything he thought he knew about loyalty, power, and himself. Two souls from different worlds, drawn together by fate. As the shadows close in, they must decide to fight against the darkness or become part of it.

Detective Jane Michaels arrives in Ridgeview to start fresh after a catastrophic case nearly ended her career. On her first day, she’s assigned a gruesome case involving a serial killer who dresses his victims as brides and leaves a single rose. As Jane dives deeper, she uncovers unsettling details about the victims and their lives. Amidst the investigation, she crosses paths with Nathaniel Carter, a kind and mysterious local writer who slowly chips away at her walls. But Ridgeview is a town of secrets, and the truth is never as it seems. When a victim escapes the killer’s clutches and gives a description, the case takes an unexpected turn. The town is rocked as the killer is unmasked—someone who was hiding in plain sight. In the final confrontation, Jane must use her wit and emotional resilience to bring the killer to justice. But even as the case is solved, a sinister shadow lingers, and Jane faces her own demons, left with an unsettling gift that raises more questions than answers.

"Tell me how much you want this, Piccolo mio.” .... Assigned to protect, consumed by desire he couldn't control. When a rugged bodyguard is tasked with keeping a captivating client safe, he finds himself torn between duty and his forbidden attraction. Can he shield his heart and his charge, or will their explosive connection put them both in harm's way?

Lima tahun lalu, sebuah kecelakaan membawanya pergi ke dunia asing. Lima ribu tahun kemudian, dia kembali dan menemukan bahwa lima tahun baru berlalu di bumi. Tapi semuanya tidak sama lagi. Kedua orangtuanya telah mati dalam sebuah kecelakaan aneh. Adik perempuannya putus sekolah, dan wanita yang selama ribuan tahun dia rindukan tidak diketahui keberadaannya. Namun, yang benar-benar membuatnya tak bisa berkata-kata adalah seorang gadis kecil yang jelas-jelas putrinya malah memanggil adik kandungnya sendiri "Mama." Apa yang terjadi? Seseorang harus memberikan penjelasan!

“You don’t speak with your mouth full,” Salvatore muttered from above me, his fingers digging deep into my skull as he emptied himself down my throat. .... Getting himself out of danger is something Miguel is used to. After all, he had survived those long years with his mother who made life hell for him. But this new danger is not like anything Miguel has seen. Salvatore would stop at nothing to turn him into a pet, mark him, and own him while killing anyone who got in his way. Salvatore’s obsession is heavy, but so are Miguel’s needs. This new danger will burn them, raising a storm that would threaten lust, love, and desire. But this time, will Miguel be able to resist?

Assassin code: Exposing yourself means death. Well known for being a killer. A killer who killed by order. An order to be executed quickly. But, what if the order is a trap? A trap to execute the notorious assassin from being exposed to the enemies. Code Zyrex and Agent Xero are two different people from different sides, both skilled in their field. An assassin and a detective on the same mission. A mission to kill and to capture. What if during their mission, they meet the spectacular beggar? Pasens’ya na spectacular daw talaga siya. Meet Reyna Anastacia Goldenhand, kung gaano kaganda ang pangalan niya, ganoon naman kapangit ang pamumuhay niya. Isang pulubi na laging problema ang pagkain sa araw-araw, nakatira sa isang improvised tent, sako na bubungan at karton na higaan. Tulad ng kan’yang pangalan, siya ang reyna ng lansangan at tulad ng kan’yang apelyido, ginagamit niya ang bilis ng kamay upang mabuhay. Paano kung malagay siya sa isang sitwasyon na hindi lang pagkain ang problema niya? Isang problema na sangkot ang dalawa at nadamay lang talaga siya. “Kapag namatay ako na kumakalam ang sikmura... hihilahin ko kayo sa impyerno!” Reyna Anastacia Goldenhand.

The journey to hell starts with the happiness within our smiley face, unexpected the fear after. The place that we've to expect as paradise was wrong cause there is no paradise after our first step and the sad part there is no turning back after you enter the gate of mystery and fear. We've locked in this place and we don't know what we will gonna go to, we're like screaming dead and no one listens.

LEX is a famous model who was known by his name. His background is confidential. Wala rin itong mga larawang nagkalat sa medya---this mystery boost Keila's curiosity and she volunteered to make him sign a one-month contract with PMA---the modeling agency where she works for. Isa kasing kilalang clothing line ang nag-apply ng kontrata sa PMA at ang gusto ng mga ito na gawing model ng kanilang mga ginawa ay walang iba kung hindi ang misteryosong si LEX. Having LEX gives the agency and the clothing line greater success, and also Keila's career. Being a determined person, she assures that she will make him sign the contract as soon as possible yet she doesn't know that the man she wants to pursue is a dangerous human being who just wants to escape from darkness.

Chram Ashy Monteflabio and Cyruz Keith Villarosi grew up together in a well knowned and wealthy family. Monteflabios and Villorosis are having probably the best bond of being bestfriends ever since their company started in the middle 20th century. Mula pa sa mga pasimula ay sanggang- dikit nang naturingan ang dalawang pamilya. Not until… Chram Ashy Monteflabio and Cyruz Keith Villarosi were born. Parehong nag- iisang anak ng bawat pamilya ang dalawa--- making them the sole heir and heiress. Pero bata pa lang sila ay laman na sila ng guidance at sakit sa ulo ng mga magulang nila dahil wala na silang ginawa kundi ang magbangayan at mag- away. Until a tragedy came to Ashy and that made her family decide that she must go outside the country. But what will happen if Ashy will come back to the Philippines after five years? After knowing that there’s this mafia organization--- the brute Del Fuegos, ruining their steadfast company? Uunahin niya ba na ituloy ang naudlot nilang away ng kababata niyang si Cyruz Keith? Or they would rather help each other to defeat the Del Fuegos? May mabubuo nga bang pag- ibig sa pagitan ng dalawa? O mananatili silang magkaaway oras na maging ayos na ulit ang lahat?

It had never always been this way. In fact, it had always been smooth and rosy, but everything changed when a mysterious stranger appeared. Daniel Jones agrees to go clubbing with his lousy roommate on a Friday night. To him, this is his first and last time in a club. However, the unexpected happens and he gets stuck with clubbing: he meets someone at the club who changes his life forever; someone who exposes him to raw emotions he never knew existed — Emotions such as pain, hatred, jealousy, and above all, LOVE in its full intensity. The cool-headed, nerdy, and bookworm Daniel becomes a hot-tempered and violent man who would do anything to protect the woman he met in just one night.