Influence: The Psychology Of Persuasion

For years, Erin has grappled with guilt since her high school classmate passed away. Under the influence of the friends she trusted, Daryl faced challenges that resulted in his tragic demise. Seven years later, Erin did not expect that fate would punish her further. In her stepfather's will, he decided that all their wealth would go to the Arvesso family, the same family that had lost a member before. Erin now found herself caught up in this arrangement. Perhaps that was her punishment—to be the wife of Orion, someone who harbored intense resentment towards her. She believed he would let go of the past once they were married. However, it turned out that before becoming her husband, he had played the role of a protective brother. He agreed to the marriage to torment her.

Pearl Augustus never knew being rebellious at home would lead her into the arms of the notorious psycho named Lucas Anderson and not only did he manage to frustrate her but he also got into her heart before he disappeared from the surface of the world. Seven years later, he's rumored to have returned to town and now, Lucas Anderson, ruthless, domineering, and powerful never expected Pearl to seek a job in his company but once she did, he knew his obsession just included one. Now he wants more than money, influence, and power as he also wants Pearl Augustus at all costs. This book transcends between the past and the present, narrating the tale of two lives that got intertwined more than a time but for almost three decades. Update is thrice a week. (hopefully)

It’s amusing what two drops of aphrodisiac can do to a man. Just two cups into the stillest mead, and he’s done for. Sexually raged, like a curse, and willing to empty his pocket for pleasure. ****** As an orphaned omega who spent her time working herself off at the age of 18, life wasn’t much to write home about for Maya. That is, until she’s set up by her boss who drugs and locks her up to please a Lycan Alpha who’s under the influence of aphrodisiac. “If you’re in this room,” Leo says huskily, his breath fanning Maya. “It can only mean one thing.” “And what can that be?” Maya’s heart skips a beat. “To pleasure me,” Leo responds, bringing his lips lower to Maya and says against her lips, “And it’s not a request.”

Devastated by her boyfriend's infidelity, Czarina Louise, isang mayamang CEO, decided to drown her sorrows in alcohol.  She drank heavily with Ryscel, her most trusted secretary.   Both got very drunk.  And under the influence of the alcohol, they unexpectedly shared an intimate night. Upon sobering up, they realize the mistake they made. So they agreed to forget the incident, assuring each other they felt nothing beyond a professional relationship.   Boss at employee lamang ang tingin nila sa isa’t isa at nanatili iyon sa loob ng apat na taon. But what if dahil sa gabing pinagsaluhan nila na ‘yon ay hindi sinasadyang magbunga ang kanilang ginawa. Czarina got pregnant. They had to take responsibility for their mistake, and as they got involved with each other, their feelings slowly started to develop.

“Your husband wants you dead!” The voice on the phone said to Evelyn. Just then, the car started acting weird. As she tried to control the vehicle, it malfunctioned and crashed into a tree. Evelyn hit her head and lost consciousness. ***** Evelyn had the perfect life - a beautiful home, successful law firm, and a loving marriage. Or so she thought. Shattered by her husband's brutal attempt to end her life, Evelyn decided to take her revenge and make her enemies pay. As she plotted her revenge by pretending to have lost her memories, a new threat emerged. Two men claimed to be her husband— the one she thought she knew, and a mysterious, ruthless billionaire. Now, Evelyn's survival depends on this unexpected twist— will it change her plans or will it influence her revenge?

Katara always assumed she was a weak wolf, unwanted, abused and bullied all her life. Labeled as a curse, by her parents. One day, her life gets even more complicated. Alpha Kai appears to end her pack for their sins. The tragedy makes her to resist him, but he abducts her out of her will. This time around, Katara might finally have a shot at happiness. She’s dead set, living without giving in to her primal urges. Alpha Kai however, makes her lose so much control. He, thus, begins to influence her with his darkness which makes her scared. However, that might not be the end. Fate has more in store for them. The Moon Goddess destined the pair to a dark future together. Could there be a light, like in every tunnel?

Ingrid, the biological daughter of a high-class Las Vegas prostitute and an unidentified felon, was taken in by the esteemed and politically powerful Bishop family, despite the infamy surrounding her lineage. While her adoption provided her with stability and privilege, she grappled with assimilation, as the truth of her origins lingered as a whispered scandal within elite circles. For months, she was held in captivity—a pawn leveraged in the hopes of reviving the dwindling influence of her father’s political faction. Unbeknownst to her, the very syndicate responsible for her imprisonment was, in fact, her relatively same kin—a Grey. Among them was Jace—her known brother—whom she inadvertently fell in love with. Their relationship ignited public outrage, condemned as a textbook manifestation of Stockholm Syndrome. Yet the public remained blind to the deeper reality: a chilling embodiment of a morally ambiguous entanglement.

Emilia Peyton didn't know what plans life had for her when she was forced into marrying the richest man in the country. She was also a woman of influence, a strong headed woman. She was a force that was feared by everyone in the country. The acting CEO of Peyton Inc. A company that belonged to her parents but was stolen by her uncle. She was on a mission to get revenge for her parents who died mysteriously. The only strange part was that she still lived with her abusive uncle. Why? When she is forced to marry Liam Kings of Kings Corp, who was in a dire need of a wife, will she find the peace and happiness that she once had before her parents passing? Will they find love in each other. See as mysteries are solved and lies are exposed. But the big question remains HOW DID HER PARENTS DIE

She was the only daughter of the ruling Alpha, strong, smart, and destined to inherit the pack. But her father, seeing no son to pass the legacy to, struck a deal: she would marry her fated mate—a rising Alpha from a smaller pack—giving him access to her bloodline, her influence, and her loyalty. She helped him rise to power. She fought his battles, funded his armies, and silenced the opposition. She did everything as his Luna—even when the pack looked down on her for being “just a woman.” But once he became Alpha of the united packs, he brought his mistress into their home—the omega she once saved—and announced she was carrying his heir. “You want me to leave? I will. But not before I take back every drop of blood, power, and sacrifice that’s mine.

Été 2010, dans un bois proche de Besançon, une joggeuse disparaît. Elle ne sera jamais retrouvée et, étrangement, l’affaire sera vite classée.2018, à proximité de Toulouse, une danseuse de cirque est retrouvée morte.Pour le jeune capitaine Damien Sergent et ses coéquipiers, cette affaire a toutes les apparences d’un suicide... jusqu’à ce que certains éléments les conduisent à Besançon.Sur place, certaines personnes ont tout intérêt à ce que le passé ne soit pas déterré...Entre manipulation, influence et souvenirs douloureux, l’équipe de Damien Sergentévolue désormais en terrain hostile.