Hopelessly Romantic

Alina Hart, a sharp-tongued high school senior, hides behind sarcasm and wit to mask the pain of fractured family life. Shipped off to a prestigious boarding school by a father who no longer sees her, Alina struggles to find her place in a world of strict rules and academic expectations. Enter Professor Cristiano Wright, a 27-year-old literature teacher whose calm demeanor and sharp intellect make him both an enigma and a fascination. Tasked by Alina’s older brother Ethan to keep an eye on her, Wright finds himself drawn to the complexity beneath her rebellious exterior. In the backdrop of Shakespearean sonnets and Romantic poetry, Alina and Wright navigate an increasingly fraught connection. What begins as reluctant mentorship soon transforms into a tangled web of forbidden emotions, unspoken words, and an undeniable pull that neither can ignore. Set against the bustling corridors of an urban high school and the quiet corners of a library filled with unspoken confessions, Silent Flames, Forbidden Paths explores the fine line between admiration and desire, duty and vulnerability. As Alina and Wright grapple with their feelings, they must confront their moral boundaries and the cost of their choices. Can they maintain the lines they’ve drawn, or will their emotions blur them beyond recognition?

After the death of her mother, Emma, a shy nineteen year old good girl, has to move back to her childhood home to live with her father. As she gets reacquainted with her old life, she joins her childhood best friend Thomas, to hang with a group of kids at a lake. That’s when she met Alex, a secret werewolf living life as a human, and fell in love. Although she saw him as the mysterious bad boy she should avoid, she found herself connected to him through their intimate spark and was hopelessly drawn to him. But as Emma was falling for Alex, he forbade himself from getting too attached. Not knowing about his dangerous werewolf form, Emma’s desire for Alex grew stronger. And his love for her was growing despite knowing that werewolves couldn’t mate with humans. As their two worlds begin to collide, dark secrets begin to reveal itself. Leaving them with secrets and decisions that could end their love for good. But is Emma ready to say goodbye to Alex?

Caenaella Solace Felicidad is the die-hard hopeless romantic heiress of the Illustracion clan. She was a believer of the tale of the forbidden lovers of El Salvador. A sucker for the forbidden rose of the land. Growing up, her elders taught her one thing, that is to spite the powerful family of the Valiente. Ang nangungunang pamilya sa buong El Salvador na sa kasamaang palad ay nasa kabilang bakod lang ng kaniyang paborito at manamahal na Casa Console ang Hacienda. Sa gitna ng kalayaan na sa wakas ay natamo nilang magka kapatid pagka tapos maging isang home-schooled student ng ilang taon ay nakilala niya ang ika-tatlong henerasyong lalaki ng taga kabilang hacienda. Jaffen Emmanuel Valiente Jr is the ruthless first born of the Hacienda de la Valiente. He was the heir who was taught to not just rule the land but the whole clan. Ang lalaking minsan ng nahumaling sa babaeng may Mala-anghel na ngiti sa kabilang hacienda. It was all then she realize that the owner of those eyes was no other than the first born grandchild of the ruthless family of El Salvador. Jaffen Emmanuel was supposed to be her enemy, and so was Caenaella Solace to him. But what if fate suddenly played with Cupid and struck both hearts to beat as one? Will the tragic ending of the old tale of the forbidden lovers repeat? Paano kung hindi lang pala ang kanilang mga pamilya ang tututol sa kanila? Paano kung pati ang tadhana ay napagdesisyunang mas ikabubuti nila ang magka layo ang isa't isa? At paano kung pati si Cupido ay tututol na rin sa kanila? Kaya kaya nilang panindigan ang klase ng pag-ibig na noon pa may naging masalimuot ang naging kinahantungan.

Ethan Blake and Julian Cross are Hollywood’s favorite rivals—two A-list actors whose off-screen feud is as legendary as their on-screen performances. For years, the media has played up their animosity, feeding into the narrative of two stars who can’t stand each other. And Ethan is fine with that. Julian is arrogant, reckless, and far too good at getting under his skin. But when they are cast as romantic leads in a high-profile LGBTQ+ blockbuster, everything changes. Forced into close proximity, the lines between performance and reality begin to blur. Heated arguments behind the scenes turn into charged moments neither of them can ignore. A single off-script kiss during filming shatters their carefully constructed walls, sending both their careers—and emotions—into uncharted territory. The media explodes with speculation. Rumors spread like wildfire, and their public feud only adds fuel to the fire. A PR crisis forces them into damage control, but every interview, every staged moment, only makes it harder to deny the truth simmering beneath the surface. As industry backlash looms and personal stakes grow higher, Ethan finds himself at a crossroads. He has spent years playing it safe, hiding behind his carefully curated image. But Julian refuses to be another script he follows. He wants something real. In an industry built on illusion, can two men who were never meant to fall for each other survive the spotlight’s harsh glare? Or will fear and fame tear them apart before they even have a chance? Enemies on screen. Lovers behind the scenes. But can they survive the ultimate Hollywood scandal?

K-kian, ah” It wasn't just bodies, our souls met too. The deep longing for each other, those inner scars were being revealed. Our eyes telling every story to each other we never shared with anyone. “Baby, h-hold me tighter. Shhh, I am not going anywhere.” He didn't skip any moment to make me feel good. My grip on him grew tighter, as his love became deeper. Marking me as his, whispering praises in my ear, with that voice of his. “You are so beautiful, Irene. Oh God!,” I sensed the hitch in his voice. It pulled the strings of my heart too. “I love you, Kian. I love you so much” **** Irene is broke, has student loans. She is intelligent but gets bullied in her university because of her poverty. She loses her part-time and is forced to do anything on order to fulfil her dream of becoming doctor. Kian, is a famous music producer who needs to clear his image of a playboy. He needs to give shut up call to the haters. His manager Raven has crazy plans to do this job. Both characters have different personalities and goals, but destiny makes them useful for each other. Whether they like it or not, he. They are forced to pretend a couple for money and fame. But what of the opposite personalities attract each other? This is a just a contract, but what if they feel more than that. Will enemies let them live together? Will they sort out things for each other ? Dive into romantic journey of Kian and Irene. It's slow burn and exciting.

16 year old Scarlet Paine struggles to understand what’s happening to her, as she wakes and realizes she’s becoming a vampire. Alienated from her parents and her friends, the only person she has left to turn to is Sage, the mysterious boy who has quickly become the love of her life. Yet Sage, whose house she finds boarded up, is nowhere to be found.

Scarlet, alone in the world, with nowhere left to turn, seeks out her friends and tries to reconcile with them. All seems to be patched up when they invite her to join them on a trip to an abandoned island in the Hudson—but as things get out of hand and Scarlet’s true powers are revealed, who her friends and enemies are becomes more confusing than ever.

Blake, still interested in her, tries to make amends. He seems sincere, and Scarlet is confused as she has to grapple with whether to be with Blake or to wait for Sage, who is nowhere to be found.

When Scarlet finally finds Sage, they have the most romantic time of her life; yet it is tinged with tragedy, as Sage is dying, with but a few days left to live.

Kyle, meanwhile, turned into the only other vampire left in the world, is on a murderous rampage, seeking Scarlet; Caitlin and Caleb consult with Aiden, and they each embark on different missions—Caleb to stop and kill Kyle, and Caitlin, to the famed Yale University library, to research the ancient relic rumored to both cure and kill vampires for all time.

It is a race against time, and it may be too late. Scarlet is changing rapidly, barely able to control what she’s becoming, and Sage is dying with each passing moment. As the book culminates in an action-packed, shocking twist, Scarlet will be left with a monumental choice—one that will change the world forever. Will Scarlet make the ultimate sacrifice to save Sage’s life? Will she risk everything she has for love?

Synopsis A promise, a bond, and…falling in love. Every werewolf shifts for the first time on their eighteenth birthday. So a party is thrown to celebrate the coming out of their wolf. But Neerah could not shift. And to make matters worse, her father had already made a deal with the powerful Alpha Beret to use the celebrations as a marriage signing ceremony where Neerah would be his bride in place of her father's debt. The last thing Neerah needed was to be saved from her father's rage, and herself. Now she is falling hopelessly in love with her savior. Except…he wants nothing to do with their mating bond. And yeah, the dead girlfriend he seems to be loyal to, might not really be dead. Yet, when what breeds you is hate, pain and sorrow, when do you ever see the line that explains exactly what it means to be loved? When is it real? When to stop expecting the worst? What is it that lies within the Alpha’s heart?

Orphaned at a young age, Laurel endured abuse from her foster family and fiancé; until she witnessed her fiancé in bed with her step sister—one whom she despised the most. On her quest for revenge, she causes chaos at her wedding, proposing to her stepsister’s boyfriend instead. “As you already know, your girlfriend has been cheating on you with my fiancé. How about you marry me instead?” But Rhett turned her down. She relocated to a city far from her past, but was forced to return as life did not unfold as she had expected. Back to New York City, she finally secured a job but far from familiar faces—until she came across Rhett, the man who had rejected her a year ago. Rhett proposed a contract marriage to her in exchange for her workplace’ investment. Prioritizing her boss and company, she agreed despite the past she had with Rhett. The real motive behind Rhett's marriage offer remains a mystery. Read on the captivating twists and romantic journey between Laurel, who has sworn off love with her foster family now at her neck, and the billionaire Rhett, who previously rejected her and would do anything to protect her.

Lucy Carrigan has run away from her hometown to live a secluded life in Sedona, Arizona. Unbeknownst to her, Gabriel Herman, the banished stray Alpha of the Moonlight Pack, has discovered she is his beloved mate. An undeniable connection brings the two broken mates together, and Gabriel must find a way to tell Lucy what he is. Will she be able to heal from her previous trauma and begin a romantic relationship with Gabriel? Would a human and a hybrid wolf shifter being mates be as taboo as his uncle, current Alpha of the Moonlight Pack, wants everyone to believe? Will they learn how to work together to weather the storms cast their way? *** "Gabriel," she whispered. "Yeah?" he asked, spinning his head toward her, making direct eye contact as the light faded. "Can I kiss you?" she asked, biting her lip. "You have my consent, Freckles." He winked. The Stray Alpha is created by Laura Dickey-Couch, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Christina is a college student. She is doing a project on Alexi D. Bellefonte a musician from the romantic era. Turns out he is a vampire. She is his mate and he Turns her into a vampire. But she is also a powerful witch and a fairy.