Golden Haired Elementalist

At Bridgehall High, Charlotte Tilbury was the picture perfect queen, top grades, a flawless Instagram, a handsome boyfriend, dreamy sex life and a legion of admirers. But a midnight dare on a secret dating app leads her to Sophie, the new girl with a hidden past and a smile that feels real. But when Sophie walks into her school as a transfer student , everyone’s secrets, her best friend’s, her boyfriend’s, and her own, start to unravel. And a rogue gossip page turns the school into a battlefield of lies, Charlotte’s carefully curated world begins to crack. When the truth about Max, Maya, and the mysterious “Lottie” finally erupts, will anyone be left untouched?

Si Anna Soledad "Sol" Madrigal ay isang mataray, matapang at palaban na heiress. Itinakdang ipakasal sa isang lalaking hindi niya mahal bilang bahagi ng pagpapalawak ng negosyo ng kanilang pamilyang nagmamay-ari ng isang kilalang hotel at restaurant empire. Ngunit sa mismong araw ng kanyang kasal, habang naghihintay ang lahat sa kanyang paglalakad sa altar, pinili ni Sol na tumakas at iwan ang mundong matagal nang nagdidikta ng kanyang buhay. Napadpad siya sa tahimik na bayan ng Monteverde kung saan agad siyang sinalubong ng malas nang manakaw ang kanyang maleta. Sa gitna ng kanyang pagod at inis napagbintangan niya ang estrangherong lalaking nakakita nito, si Crisanto "Cris" Domingo, breadwinner ng kanyang dalawang bunsong kapatid at frustrated chef na kilala sa kanilang lugar dahil sa kakaibang lasa ng kanyang mga luto. Hindi alam ni Sol na ang lalaking kinaiinisan niya ang siya ring may-ari ng Karinderya Sa Kanto na dinadayo ng mga tao ano mang estado sa buhay dahil ang mga pagkain ay may kakaibang lasa at sarap. At bilang heiress ng isang emperyo sa larangan ng mga pagkain, hindi niya eto pwedeng balewalain. Mula sa maling simula na nauwi sa bangayan at asaran, hanggang sa hindi nila namalayang unti unti silang naglalapit, at may namuong pag-iibigan. Sa saglit na panahong namuhay si Sol bilang isang ordinaryong dalaga sa Monteverde, nagkunwaring pinsan ng kanyang kaibigan at nagtrabaho sa karinderya. Ngunit nang mabunyag ang kanyang tunay na pagkatao, magiging hahadlang ang agwat ng kanilang estado sa buhay. At may mga taong darating na hahamon sa kanilang pag-ibig. Habang si Cris ay patuloy na hindi bumitaw sa kanyang naudlot na pangarap. Sa pagitan ng pangarap, pride, at pag-ibig, handa ba silang ipaglaban ang isa’t isa?

Brandon’s lips brushed against mine, his voice a low murmur. “Didn’t think you’d be on your knees for me so soon, sunflower.” I shoved him back, breath unsteady. “This isn’t a game.” But it was. With his father cutting him off and his half-brother poised to take everything, Cameron had no choice. Marrying Brandon the man he despised most—was the only way to secure his inheritance. Brandon was insufferable. Arrogant. And worst of all… he was enjoying every second of this. Cameron was straight. He hated him. Or was he?

TALES OF INSTANT LUST - SHORT READS Preface   Greetings, Reader   Welcome to a world where passion flares up in the most unexpected places, where lust takes the stage, and where desire never waits.   The concept behind "Tales of Instant Lust" was that not all love stories have to be quiet or poetic.  Irresistible chemistry, unsaid tension, and raw hunger can sometimes express more than a thousand romantic words ever could.  Designed for people who want their fantasies to be served quickly, hot, and unrestrained, these stories are brief, intense, and explicitly sexy. There are no happily-ever-afters in this story. It's about the rush of the present, the energy of the moment, and what happens when two bodies naturally give in to it. Thus, locate a peaceful area, turn down the lights, and get ready. This is indulging, not just reading. With desire, Author. BLURB  "Tales of Instant Lust" is an enticing compilation of short, passionate erotic stories that are sure to leave you speechless. This story, which covers bare unrestricted lust in all its exciting forms—from sneaky meetups in lifts to wild nights in faraway countries—is ideal for readers who want romance without hesitation.  Regardless of your preference for sexy build-ups or intimate encounters, every story puts you right in the thick of things. From gentle groans to unrepentant passion, this collection offers a variety of personalities, appetites, tones, and peculiarities to suit every sensual preference. Each story is fast-paced and is incredibly spicy; it is meant to be read all at once and to stay with you long after the last word.  Pure, immediate pleasure in a world where wishes come true—no drawn out slow burns.   Note: These are adult-only stories.  Tales of Instant Lust is your guilty obsession waiting to happen. Enjoy Reading

Alessandro Da Luca is the most feared man, a Relentless businessman and a vicious mafia boss. He used to take what he wanted. He chose her. She couldn't save herself from his tricks. He gave her a choice, but there was a twist. She had to sacrifice her family. She couldn't be pathetic. So, she agreed to walk into his golden cage, willingly.

Gesare walked into the hospital for a routine check up and walked out with a life shattering secret, she was fourteen weeks pregnant, which should have been impossible because she was still a virgin. When her ruthless stepmother throws her out, fate strikes again. A drunk driver leaves her broken and bleeding on the roadside. She wakes up in a hospital bed with a fractured leg and no idea that her nightmare is only the beginning. A devastating mistake during a routine exam changed everything. The child she carries is no accident, it is the only heir to billionaire powerhouse Dante Moretti. And whether she is ready or not, Gesare’s life is about to change in ways neither of them could have imagined. There are dangerous people after her, people who don't want the child she is carrying to be born and her only way of survival is Dante Moretti.

My life changed forever when a single glance triggered the wild instincts of a werewolf, making him relentlessly chase me to be his mate. I ended up stuck in a stranger's house, forced to witness his transformation into a powerful wolf. Now, stuck together, our lives are all tangled up, and I'm faced with the scary truth that there's no way out of this new life for either of us. The world I knew was slipping away, but my strong spirit refused to give up. I have to use all my strength and smarts to outwit a relentless predator and navigate the tricky road that lies before me. But there is a question: will I give in to the dangerous forces at play, or will I find the guts to fight back?

I never wanted to trap him. But my brother made sure Aaron Styles believed I did. One drugged drink. One night I can't remember. One pregnancy that sealed my fate. Aaron married me to avoid scandal, but he's made every day of our marriage hell. He thinks I schemed with my brother Matthew to trap him into this nightmare. He doesn't know I'm just as much a victim as he is. Now, after nearly dying to give birth to his daughter, he's throwing divorce papers at me while his perfect Anastasia stands by his side—the woman he was supposed to marry. I should sign. I should walk away. I should let him have everything. But he wants to take my baby too. Aaron Styles thinks he knows who I am. He thinks I'm a gold-digger, a manipulator, a liar. He's about to find out he was wrong about everything. And by the time he realizes the truth? It might be too late to win me back.

When Nyx Calder enrolls at Briarcrest Academy, she has no intention of climbing its gilded social hierarchy. The school is built on legacy, power, and unspoken rules, and Nyx is there only to survive it. But survival becomes impossible when she collides with Alaric Moore. Briarcrest’s most untouchable student, the unchallenged ruler of its academic and social elite… and the stepbrother she never asked for. Alaric thrives on control. Nyx thrives on defiance. Their rivalry ignites in classrooms and spills into whispered confrontations after hours, each encounter sharpening the tension between them. Forced into constant competition by the academy’s ruthless merit system, they become obsessed with outdoing one another, until hatred begins to feel dangerously like something else. Something forbidden. Something that could destroy them both. Behind Briarcrest’s pristine halls lies a system designed to crush anyone who threatens its order. As Nyx uncovers how deeply the academy manipulates its students, Alaric is forced to choose between the future he was raised for and the girl who refuses to kneel, and when the rules say she should. At Briarcrest, love is forbidden, rebellion is costly, and bloodlines matter more than truth. But how far does the academy’s power really reach? What happens when loyalty to legacy collides with forbidden desire? And when the system demands one of them fall… who will it be? At Briarcrest, breaking the rules could cost them everything, but not breaking them might cost even more.

I once felt incredibly lucky to marry the Alpha of the Golden Crest, but after marriage, he not only became extremely indifferent towards me but also refused to mark me. No matter how hard I tried, he would never spare me a second glance. I believed that I could win him over until one day, his first lover told me that she was pregnant with my husband's child...