Introduction To Sociolinguistics

Erotica, Dark Romance ___ Left with no other choice, former heiress Carla Dawson must work as a stripper in Velvet Steam. She doesn’t wish to fall lower by selling her body to the highest bidder-until his icy finger slid into the wrong place. Carla wants to feel his fingers roaming her virgin walls, a feeling she always thought was beyond her reach. On the other hand, Don Angelo isn’t ready to satisfy the feisty little fox. At least, not yet. Not until she begs and shows him how much she craves his touch. Only then would he accept this temptress and make her his exclusive pet. How long would Carla survive beside Don Angelo when she needs to choose her words carefully, lest a bullet greet her in the next minute? After all, this mafia Don got his heart broken by another, but she gets to pay the price. When she feels she needs to escape his world, she witnesses something that can never be unseen. Now, her only option is to stay or stay. Carla must remain at his side as an obedient pet, even when her mind screams danger!!! For her sickly brother, she would do anything, including giving up her freedom, just to keep him safe. With a harrowing secret hidden from both of them, what would Don Angelo do when he finds out that his favorite pet is his nemesis? Besides, forgiving her would make him the greatest sinner alive.

Just as she’s starting her new life in Las Vegas, she gets an urgent call to return home to Atlanta. Deila Barbson could be stubborn, witty…among other things but she wasn’t the rogue her family thought her to be so she answered with equal urgency oblivious to what awaited her— her past. She’s faced with the person that’s haunted her beautiful nightmares everyday for two years. Betrayed by her heart, she found herself running again from whom she still longed for as the very air she breaths. Breathing was as difficult as commitments. Would she stand unbroken or she melt under his touch? Time they said healed every wound so why did his heart still bleed at the sight of the woman that left him shattered sixteen months ago? Hard-headed as he was, James Martin felt open as if it were yesterday he got stood up on his planned proposal dinner. He wanted answers, from her, from himself; why didn’t he feel anger towards her for breaking his heart? Why was his heart still thudding with hope at the sight of her? Why did Deila still unman him as if he wasn’t the macho CEO that intimidated even the Mayor? And most importantly, why did she return? Behind the unwilling woman and broken man was the dark secret both their families shared. What would be keeping them apart? Their ego? Or the family secret? Warning: This book contains mature words and sexual encounters that aren't suitable for readers under the age of 18.

Just after a three years coma, Pearl was back to her family and was ready to celebrate her 23rd birthday party. Her birthday party was supposed to be a happy reunion but no, it was the end of her happy life. She is betrothed to the ruthless young king in her absence and he was back to take what rightfully belonged to him, on the day of their engagement ceremony Pearl found out she was pregnant. How possible can she be pregnant when she has been in a coma for 3 years. Let's find out!! @pop precious

Like any other student who dreams to study in SEU, Nathalie is one of those, a girl who dreams to be a doctor. She always has this point of view that makes her realize that there isn't always a bright side. She's been consumed by the darkness ever since her first heartbreak. She thought she could go around peacefully in the uni. Not until, Luke Daniel Ferrer. The playboy famous for his looks. That one kind of guy she never dreamed to encounter. The type of person who would play with girls' feelings. Paano kung isang pagpapanggap ang magmumulat sa mata nilang dalawa.. na hindi pala buong pagkatao ang makikita kapag first impression ang basis.. What if they fall.. Will they stand up? Will he change for her? Or will she be able to keep him safe from her dark past..

Ruby wakes up from a coma and finds herself drowning in overwhelming medical bills with no way to pay them. Alexander Knight, one of the youngest billionaires and business moguls in the state, saw this as an opportunity, and decided to foot the bill in exchange for her hands in marriage. With no support from her foster parents, Ruby reluctantly agrees, entering the marriage only for financial aid. However, Alexander wasn't quite the saint that he was believed to be, as there's more to him than meets the eye. He had never loved her and only aimed to access her locked trust fund in a bid to become richer. As their relationship evolves, Ruby finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Alexander, and she finds herself falling for him until the truth comes to light and threatens to tear them apart. Will their bond withstand the truth, or was their relationship built on a shaky foundation from the start?

In one minute her life changed. Hindi alam ni Lyra kong anong gagawin lalo na't pakiramdam niya ay trinaydor siya ng kanyang kaibigan. That night is her forever nightmare lalo na't nagbunga ito. Hindi niya alam kong anong maramdaman niya nong nalaman niyang buntis siya at hindi niya rin alam kung matatanggap niya ba ito o hindi. Nasasaktan ng sobra si Lyra dahil pakiramdam niya at pinaglaruan siya ng tadhana lalo na't kailangan niyang magpakasal sa lalaking nakabuntis sakanya. Hindi pa siya handa sa mga responsibilidad pero pinilit niyang maging handa. Siya rin ang sinisisi ng CEO na magiging asawa niya. Kinasal na sila pero panay pang babae ng kanyang asawa. nagdala siya ng babae sa bahay nila at harap harapang naghalikan umalis lang siya kasi hindi niya kayang tingnan ang ginawa ng kanyang asawa. Umabot ng limang buwan mas lalong lumala ang pambabae ng kanyang asawa kaya hindi siya nakatiis umalis siya at pumunta sa matanda na siyang nagsabi dapat magpakasal sila ng lalaking yun. Sinabi niya ang pinagagawa ng lalaki. Nandun lang siya sa bahay ng matanda at hindi hinayaan ang lalaki na makalapit kay Lyra kahit nong nanganak ito. Sa kabila ng sakit na narasan niya, ang araw na pinanganak niya ang kanyang anak ay isa sa mga masasayang araw sa buhay niya. Nong makita niya anak niya naging malakas siya at hinding hindi na hahayaan ang sariling masaktan sa mga taong nakapaligid sakanya. Sinuyo siya ng kanyang asawa hanggang sa lumambot siya at nagsimula siyang makagusto sa lalaki hanggang sa natibag ng lalaki ang pader na tinayo niya para sakanila ng anak niya.. pero nangako ang asawa niyang sabay nilang haharapin ang sakit at hirap na pagdadaanan nila kasama ang anak.

For years, the royal family has had the ultimate backup plan. With each generation, they hide one of the royal heirs. In case the worst happens, there will still be royals to step forward and take the throne. For this generation, Dee is the selected heir to be hidden. To the public, she is known as the cold and strict CEO of the security company hired to protect the royal family. However, to the royals, she is known as Princess Deloris. The recent attack on the King has Dee and her staff combing through various leads trying to find the people behind it along with the ultimate mastermind. However along her search, she runs into a reporter that she can't seem to forget. It isn't what the reporter has done, but something else. Will the royals finally have to use the ultimate backup plan? Or will Dee be able to stop the mastermind in time? What happens when Dee can't seem to break her destiny with one particular reporter? Can she protect the royal family and still let her heart be captured by those alluring hazel blue eyes?

***Offical Book 2 of Scars and the Ahswood Family Saga*** As the Ashwoods and Alosies travel to South Korea for the internal Werewolf Council, their lives are turned upside down when James Ashwood finds his fated mate, An Jieun. She is no ordinary Wolf half of her is not a wolf or a human but a nine-tailed fox god. Will An Jieun be able to accept her wolf side and become the future Luna the Ashwood pack needs? What does her Demigod existence mean for werewolves and supernatural beings? Can James protect his mate from outside forces? Can he finally accept his birthright as the next Alpha and Alpha Council Chairman?

In a world struggling to survive the pandemic, Dean Walsh was happy with his new life, his job, his girlfriend. Until his boss, billionaire Salomon Ellis, discovers his darkest secret. From then on, he will hold Dean hostage to his whims in exchange for his silence.

Zael Alvarez is a famous bachelor billionaire, known as playboy CEO. He was a playboy not until he meet the famous beautiful and kind model in Paris. –Carry Ann de Vera. They fall in love to each other easily. They get married. Manatili kaya ang kanilang pagmamahal sa isa’t-isa kung nakapaligid ng tukso? Malampasan kaya nila lahat ng pagsubok ng magkasama o papalayain ang isa’t-isa para sa ikakatahimik ng buhay nila. “I won't let anyone hurt you, I won't put you in danger. Babe, I'm in to you, no matter what. I believe in you because I love you...” Zael Alvarez.