Honey Bee Life Cycle

"You're going to meet her someday." I whispered. "Olivia." I forced a smile and lifted my head. "And it's fine. I'll be rooting for you all the way." He cut me off with a soft "Liv." I blinked away my tears. "No, listen to me. We need to accept that this won't last forever. You could find her on your next trip out of town, and I'll be forgotten." I swallowed the lump formed in my throat. "I just hope we'll still be friends." His face twisted in pain as he rested his forehead against mine, his hands trembling as he cups my cheeks. "You'll always be my best friend." "And you'll always be mine." I pressed my lips against his, needing to taste him, to feel his lips on mine, to know that at this moment, he was mine. ^^^ Olivia Martins has always been an outcast in the Nightshade pack. She's an omega and the pack she grew up in never failed to remind her that she'll never be one of them. It wasn't so bad growing up, she had her best friend by her side. Caspian Storm, son of the alpha of the Nightshade pack, befriended her when they were both little, and they've been inseparable ever since. Their friendship started out sweet and innocent, but it developed into more. Olivia knew that it couldn't last forever because Caspian would find his mate and what they had would come to an end. Yet, she couldn't guard her heart and when her worst fear comes true, she flees. Will Olivia and Caspian find their way back to each other or will the threat of Caspian finding his mate keep them apart?

To make me "obedient", my parents send me to a reform center. There, I'm tortured until I lose control of my bladder. My mind breaks, and I'm stripped naked. I'm even forced to kneel on the ground and be treated as a chamber pot. Meanwhile, the news plays in the background, broadcasting my younger sister's lavish 18th birthday party on a luxury yacht. It's all because she's naturally cheerful and outgoing, while I'm quiet and aloof—something my parents despise. When I return from the reform center, I am exactly what they wanted. In fact, I'm even more obedient than my sister. I kneel when they speak. Before dawn, I'm up washing their underwear. But now, it's my parents who've gone mad. They keep begging me to change back. "Angelica, we were wrong. Please, go back to how you used to be!"

Beatrice is back to face her greatest threat since. . .well, the last time! In Cooper’s Cove a hapless team of archaeologists unleash the vengeful spirit of a 16th Century witch on the sleepy seaside town of Dorsal Finn. Hexes and curses fly as Beatrice and her friends must find out what links the appearance of this incredible foe and The Spirit of the Ocean, a super-yacht hosting the biggest celebrity charity event the town has ever seen. As the population of Dorsal Finn succumbs to witchcraft, so Beatrice must gate-crash the party with her motley-crew of friends and allies in the hope of stopping the witch's sinister plan, and save everyone from endless oblivion. . . Again. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

The Mer people are supposed to stay far away from humans. But Angel Tritone—technically a mermaid princess—is obsessed with them. A scientist and sociologist in her own world, she’s determined to convince humans to stop polluting her ocean home. But when a shark attack forces her to escape to a boat, she discovers just how enchanting humans can be. Especially one particularly sexy specimen and his delightful six-year-old son. After growing up in a family of carnies and cons, all Logan Harding wants is a normal life. Ordinary. Boring even. But the naked woman he finds sleeping on his boat is anything but ordinary. The executive of a Florida sea park already has his hands full learning to be a father to the son he never knew he had. The last thing he needs in his life is a deliciously tempting but obviously crazy woman, especially one claiming to have amnesia.With her tail dried into perfect, oh-so-shapely human-looking legs, and the relationship heating up, Logan has no idea of Angel’s true identity. Her presence eases his relationship with his newfound son, but the secret Angel’s keeping could endanger them all. When he discovers the truth, will Logan throw her back in the sea or realize he may have made the catch of a lifetime?

Do you believe that opposite attracts each other? Meet the bitchiest girl in town, Devyn Amelie Corazon. She is a mess, rule breaker, and doesn't give a damn on everything. She hates everyone, except a one guy. Cosmo Klaus Buenaventura is the perfect example of a perfectionist. He wants everything to go on his way so he's working hard for every thing that he wants. Including his dreams and goals. Destiny played its part on their life, they met, they fell in love, and they fall apart, and who knows if love will conquer the hatred that they feel towards each other? Will they be just a once in a lifetime in each other's life or will they spend the rest of their life in each other's arms?

Area Dewasa (21+) Harap Bijak Dalam Membaca ***** Bulan madu adalah hal yang menyenangkan dan di tunggu-tunggu oleh sepasang pengantin baru. Seperti halnya yang dialami Vanilla dan Vanessa, sepasang gadis kembar yang memutuskan untuk berbulan madu bersama-sama dengan pasangan masing-masing. Hal yang mereka pikir akan menyenangkan itu berubah menjadi bencana, bahkan di minggu pertama Bulan Madu mereka. Dan semua bermula pada malam itu, ketika Mahesa, suami Vanessa tiba-tiba mengatakan sesuatu pada Wildan, suami Vanilla. "Apa kamu suka dengan hal-hal baru Wildan?" tanya Mahesa saat itu. Wildan mengedikkan bahu. "Tergantung," jawab lelaki tampan berlesung pipi itu. "Bagaimana jika kita mencoba sesuatu yang berbeda malam ini?" bisik Mahesa kemudian. Wildan menoleh meski tak berkomentar. "Mari kita bertukar pasangan untuk satu malam?" ajak Mahesa dengan ekspresinya yang sulit diartikan. Sejak malam itu, Bulan madu Wildan dan Vanilla yang indah berubah menjadi kacau balau! Malapetaka besar menanti di hadapan mereka!

A tragic misunderstanding that ruined a promising love story…. When Darla gets kicked out of the Gomez Mansion, a place she worked as a maid, she is devastated but even more hurt when she finds out that it was her beloved that had her kicked out, Daniel Gomez. Overcome with grief and fear for her unborn child's safety, Darla fled the city. Daniel, perplexed by her sudden disappearance, searched far and wide for her, but to no avail. Five years passed, and Darla rebuilt her life as a successful voiceover artist and brand influencer. Returning to the city with her daughter, Raya, she is determined to move forward, but Daniel is resolute in his pursuit. This time, he will never let her go and is ready to make her his… for a lifetime.

Alyanna Samantha Anderson, as one of Anderson's princesses, used to get what she wanted. She thought her life was close to perfection since she could get everything she wanted. She never had a boyfriend, and that's why when she met someone who really intrigued her interest, she ignored all the red flags and still fell for him. Enrico Lorenzo De Guzman, Enzo, to his close friends, was never the type of a person that you will see socializing outside their circle. He's fine being alone, actually. He can last a day without talking to anyone... but not with her. He kept his feelings longer than he could remember because he knew he's not her type. But can they really ignore the feelings they're both keeping? Can they let this once in a lifetime chance slip because they think they should not be together?

Sonia, tagged as the family Blac sheep because of her not inheriting her mother's beauty and her father's intelligence like her younger sister. Tormented at any opportunity by her influential brother and popular sister. Lost her boyfriend and job through her siblings manipulation. Feeling like her life has come to an end she was rescued by Jayden, the most popular billionaire who recently lost his wife leaving two kids to his care. News have it that he's crippled because he makes use of wheelchair but how is he able to torment her on the bed every night? What happens when their marriage of inconvenience takes a different direction?

The fate of the world rests in the hands of four dysfunctional teenagers and a bunch of oddball adults. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing