Hide Behind A Smile

Calista Hidalgo fell in love with his cousin, Conan Silvestre. They shared a forbidden relationship. But they were caught on act one day. On the night of her graduation, truth prevailed. She was betrayed by his lover, and her so-called parents. On the same night, she left with a broken heart, and without telling everyone. Not knowing, that was the start when she learned the truth about her real identity. After eleven years, she was back and kicking. Are they ready for her... heart's vengeance?

Devan menikahi kekasih adiknya. Dia membawa Raina tinggal bersama di rumahnya meskipun tidak mencintainya. Ada wanita lain di hatinya, dan itu bukan Raina. Tapi seseorang wanita yang sudah lama hadir di masa lalu.

Zoey is hardly what you’d consider princess material. Born in flyover country, she never learned how to curtsy, let alone walk in high heels. And when she literally trips into the arms of a handsome stranger at her friend’s wedding, she thinks she’s finally found love. Freddie Prescott is a charming prankster. Despite his carefree attitude, he pursues Zoey with an intensity that shows he can be serious when he needs to be. And with those rock hard abs and rippling biceps, his pursuit of Zoey is a satisfying one. Without realizing it, Zoey finds herself falling in love. There’s only one problem: Freddie is a prince. Spending a week without Internet access or phone reception has left Zoey in a weird predicament. He certainly left enough hints that he was rich and famous, but he never outright said it. And when the time comes for him to leave their vacation getaway, he asks her to come with him to the kingdom of Paradisa. But Zoey can’t use the right fork, put her pinkie up for tea, or any of the things expected of a princess. Plus, there are those in the kingdom who don’t want an American close to the throne. How can she hope to keep Freddie’s love if she’s a stranger to his royal world? NYT Bestseller Krista Lakes brings you this brand new sweet-and-sexy royal romance. This standalone novel will have you cheering for an American princess’s happily ever after.

"What do you mean we got married?" I asked him my voice raising a bit. "I don't like repeating myself but all I know is that we are in this mess because of you." he glared at me as his hands were balled up into fists. "Look Mister I don't know what you are talking about but I came here to audition as a runaway bride so stop with this nonsense." It all started with trying to get a job and ended with her getting married. When rushing to get at auditions for a runaway bride Alexandria finds herself at the wrong address but at the right time

The ruthless billionaire, Devon Grey once loved Karen – or at least, that’s what she believes. There was a time when his eyes had lit up in love as he looked at her, a time when his touch had been tender, loving. Now, Devon Grey is ruthless, heartless, and cold – to her. Engaged to Devon, Karen agrees to go ahead with the marriage in hopes that she would be able to win back Devon’s love, but she is in for a great shock. When the billionaire accuses Karen of betraying him, she knows that she is going to have to prove her innocence in order to win back his love – and also, in order to survive. The billionaire is known for his merciless cruelty against anyone that betrays him. Devon goes ahead with the marriage because he plans to use Karen to get to the people she has been selling information about him to, before he finally destroys her, and then he finds out he was wrong about her all along, but it might already be too late.

Amanda Urduja, a jack-of-all-trades, was paid handsomely to seduce an underground broker who was pretending to be a regular customer in an illegal casino to obtain information and report it to the authorities. She had to do it overnight. Sleep with him and steal all the proofs he has hidden in his possession. It seems impossible, but not for Amanda. Given her experience, charisma, and intelligence, this task is a piece of cake. Everything was supposed to go smoothly except that Amanda mistakenly seduced the wrong man, who turned out to be the most menacing person in the room—the mafia leader. The mission was aborted, but the madly fallen savage continues to chase the sly woman and is determined to claim her.

“Fuck! I can smell your arousal___I know you want me as much I as want you, so do not defy me!” Yes, I was aroused by this man, by my mate, but it was the first time for me, I was scared. “ You are still untouched?” “ Yes, I have never even been kissed before,” He groaned at my answer. Abigail Monroe was reduced to a pack slave after her parents were sentenced to death as traitors of the Glow Star pack, she underwent torture and pains at the hands of her pack, but on that faithful day her wolf Shira smelt their mate, an arrogant, possessive, and wealthy Alpha of the biggest pack in the country, Abigail feared rejection at his hand, nonetheless, she was unexpectedly accepted by him, and even against all odds he carried her out of that hell of a pack and brought her back to his pack, the Outlaw pack where Abigail is loved by only a few people. When she believes the Moon Goddess has finally shone light upon her life, yet maligned fate ensures that love turns to dust and is snatched away from her, leaving her in a world of dilemma once more. Abigail embarks on a mission to get revenge on everyone responsible for the ruination of her life, both old and new adversaries must get a taste of their own medicine in this journey for the passion of Revenge.

Si Euzette ay isang babaeng ipinagkasundo sa isang lalaking hindi niya naman ganoon kakilala at nakatakda na silang ikasal. She grow up obediently by her parents. She let her parents decide for her but not this. Pagtakas. Pagtakas lang tanging paraang pumasok sa isip ni Euzette. Magpakalayo layo sa kanyang magulang para matakasan ang kasal at ang lalaking hindi naman niya gusto. She wants to explore and meet more people. Travel and work independently on her own. That night, the same day of her wedding, she met Carlew Del Prena, the man who will love Euzette and gave everything just to be with her. Akala ni Carlew ay sa kaniya na si Euzette, not until Monique interrupt their relationship. For the second time, Euzette runaway again. Away from Carlew, from her love. Ang pag-aakalang paglayo ang sulusyon ay naglaho. Siguro ay kung sinunod niya ang magulang ay hindi siya nasasaktan ng ganito. May be it's true, that our parents knows the best for us.

The world is divided. Tensions between different species and governing hierarchies lead to bleak cities full of crime and distrust. Violence is common and life is hard, even for the seemingly superior Shifters. A Lycan rogue rejected by his own people helps a human woman. Either the best or worst decision in his life. Together, they find that misleading truths have led the world for too long. Together they question age-old traditions and force a new path forward. With the changes in power brewing and questions of equality beginning to rise, the old guard awakens to face this new ideological threat. Will this unlikely pair have the strength to survive in a world that is ever more hostile? Love can do many things, but it cannot bring back the dead.

I accidentally stumbled upon numerous explicit videos on my husband's computer while tidying up his desk. The videos showed him in bed with my unmarried best friend. The relationship between my husband and me had been platonic ever since I gave birth 40 years ago. His reason was that he was no longer capable of physical intimacy. Now, it felt like my entire life had been a sham, despite all my efforts for my family.