In Dubious Battle John Steinbeck

Amanda's life shattered on her daughter Kendall's second birthday when her husband James vanished. A cryptic message revealed a shocking truth, forcing Amanda to confront a dark family secret that put her life in danger. As Amanda struggles to rebuild her life, James reappears, demanding custody of Kendall. Their bitter fight leads to a devastating court battle, leaving Amanda desperate to protect her daughter. But when tragedy strikes, Amanda's world is turned upside down. With time running out, she must join forces with James to uncover the truth behind their daughter's disappearance. As they navigate the treacherous landscape of their past, Amanda and James must confront the painful secrets that tore their family apart. Can they put aside their differences to save their daughter, or will the truth destroy what's left of their shattered family?

Alanis August went to bed on the night of her 18th birthday and awoke to a battle between her pack and Alpha Raymond. Her parents are both murdered by the ruthless Alpha, and Alpha Raymond takes her prisoner. Alanis is terrified after being kept in a small cage for over two years until Alpha Sebastian defeats Alpha Raymond and rescues her. After being caged, alone, and afraid for two years, she has no idea what the new Alpha will do to her or what awaits her outside her cage. Alanis embarks on a journey of finding herself with the help of Julian, the Alpha's sister. Alpha Sebastians takes an interest in helping Alanis find herself as well. As the two spend time together helping her put her life back together, they find themselves falling in love.

In the heart of Pampanga, Nathalie, the ‘Palette Prodigy,’ defies her family's disapproval of her artistic pursuits. Despite her initial doubts about love, billionaire Lucas becomes the unexpected catalyst, unlocking Nathalie's heart. Due to a lack of support from her family for her relationship with the billionaire and amidst university rumors, their relationship becomes complicated. The billionaire refuses to accept the child because of the rumors and the chance he's not the father. She decides to leave and raise her child alone. Until the day comes when Lucas seeks them out, wanting to mend their issues, leading to a legal battle for their child. Nathalie becomes stronger as she faces the challenges of being a single parent. Despite Lucas' persistent efforts, Nathalie grapples with conflicted emotions, torn between love and the pain he caused. Will she give the billionaire another chance?

She abandoned her baby, but is unexpectedly hired by a ruthless billionaire tech mogul to become his nanny. Emily, a rookie journalist, walked away from her toxic billionaire ex boyfriend, Leo. She left behind everything that reminded her of him, including her newborn baby. Four years later, she encounters the past she thought she had left behind, when she's unexpectedly hired by a powerful billionaire tech mogul, Rex, to become his son's nanny. Just as feelings slowly developed between Emily and Rex, her toxic ex reemerged to take her back. Secrets start to unfold, leaving Emily in a love triangle, a custody battle and series of revelations. Will Emily go back to her ex?, or will she overcome these secrets?. Find out in the book.

Fate has cruel twist in store for Aria Moon, a quiet outsider in the ruthless world of Silverclaw Pack, where only the toughest can survive. She is unwilling to battle for dominance and hopes fate play its supposed role of bringing her to where she truly belongs: by the side of her mate, Alpha Kael Blackwood. Kael is a wolf of unmatched strength, a leader who commands unwavering loyalty without trying too hard, everything Aria has ever dreamed of. Aria is shattered when Kael rejects her in the most demeaning manner. To survive Aria must learn to face her deepest fears and pick up her broken pieces. When danger begins to loom around her, she has to decide if relying on her own will can save her or fight for the love she desires the most.

My Alpha was gravely wounded in a battle with a rival pack. But I wasn’t worried. I wasn’t even flustered. I let him go, three thousand kilometers away, to be healed. Because in my past life, Damien got himself injured on purpose, all to give his healer mistress, Isla, a shot at glory. Worried sick about him, I forced our pack’s healers to treat him instead. But Isla lost her one shot at fame. Without it, she couldn't secure her place in any pack and eventually killed herself. Damien's life was saved, but he blamed me for her death. He poisoned me, leaving me to die in agony. When I opened my eyes again, I was back. Right before Damien got hurt.

When Aria Summersault got banished from her pack for making a grievous offense— her life turned upside down. Going rogue with an uncertain future, she engages in a battle and encounters Nicholas Sainthood, the Alpha of the Red Moon Pack, who happens to be her mate. Despite being spared from her ill-fated existence, another dilemma arises. A shadow from her parents' past hunts her, as do a series of secrets. What if the bond she shares with Nicholas is rooted in revenge? Will love be able to bridge the past into a bright future, or will it bring further ruins? *** "You have fooled me from the very beginning, Nicholas. Is everything you showed me a lie?" I faintly asked, my heart breaking into million pieces, and it doubled when he nodded his head, agreeing. "Yes, Aria."

A chance meeting brings Seline in contact with Damien Flynn causing sparks to fly between them but she doesn't know that the hot older guy she just knocked into is the famous new visiting professor at her college, business whizz and CEO of Flynn Industries. As Seline becomes a part of Damien’s cut throat world, it's too late to go back, their relationship takes a life of its own. Damien Flynn and Seline must keep the secret between them or both risk losing more than just each other. What they don't know is that there are other factors out of their control that might keep them apart. Can they battle the odds when all they want to do is burn up the sheets? Will their chemistry keep them together or will they just burn up each other?

I met him, the man of my dreams. On the worst day of my life. Catching my boyfriend out was bad. Coming out of the club in a daze, I stumbled upon a situation which was worse. Much worse. And it would have been deadly too, If he wasn’t there to save me. My unsuspecting hero. He was rugged, wild and powerful. The way he looked at me set me on fire. He was wrong for all the right reasons, a bad man with a good heart. And I fell, way too hard. Things started to go amiss and pieces of the puzzle are missing. Why was he there that day, who is he really? I’m so confused. My head and heart are in a battle to the death. Do I leave with my head. Or stay and love with my heart.

In a world where desperation and desire collide, una chica, a struggling waitress, faces an impossible choice when a mysterious stranger offers her a life-changing sum of money for a scandalous arrangement. Trapped in a stalled elevator, his provocative proposal—three hundred thousand dollars for three months of illicit encounters—ignites a battle between her moral compass and the crushing weight of her financial burdens. With her sister life-saving surgery hanging in the balance, she grapples with the allure of security and the shame of crossing ethical lines. As temptation blurs her judgment, she must decide whether to sacrifice her principles for the promise of a better future or walk away from the only solution that could save everything she holds dear. This gripping tale explores how money and need can push us to the edge, forcing us to confront the cost of survival and the boundaries of desire.