John Ward

Blurb: Malaking katuparan para kay Olivia ang maipakasal siya kay John Carlos na ikalawang anak na lalaki ng pamilya Carlos ngunit lingid sa kanyang kaalaman na kayamanan lamang niya ang siyang dahilan ng pagpayag nito na pakasalan siya. Hindi matanggap ni John Carlos na ipinambayad utang siya ng kanyang mga magulang, kaya naman hindi nito binigyan ng magandang pagtrato si Olivia. Dahil doon ay inatake si Olivia sa puso na kinakailangan pang dalhin sa America. Ngunit sa pagtataka ng kanyang asawa at pamilya nito ay ibang tao na si Olivia ng magbalik sa kanila. Isang Olivia na handang maghiganti at bawiin ang lahat ng sa kanya. May natitira pa kayang pag-ibig sa puso niya para kay John? O galit pa rin ang siyang mamayani hanggang sa huli?

Welcome back to Clifton Heights. Sheriff Chris Baker and Father Ward meet for a Saturday morning breakfast at The Skylark Diner to once again commiserate over the weird and terrifying secrets surrounding their town. Sheriff Baker shares with Father Ward the story of a journal discovered in the ruins of what was once an elaborate koi pond and flower garden, which regales a tale of regret, buried pain, and unfulfilled debt: “Sophan” – Jake Burns has always been a bit...off. Rude, awkward, sometimes brutish, he's tolerated by Nate Slocum and his friends because he hits a mean line drive, and because they all know but don't discuss the abuse he faces at the hands of his troubled father, a Vietnam veteran consumed by his demons. But Jake is suffering something far worse than domestic abuse, and when Nate discovers what, he faces an impossible choice: help Jake and put himself in the path of evil, or abandon him, only to damn himself in the process. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

Blurb: Nang malaman ni Kana Marie Ramirez Palma na bilang na lang ang araw niya sa mundong ibabaw, nagpasya siyang i-enjoy na lang ang sarili sa pamamagitan ng pag-travel. At hindi niya inaasahang makikilala si John Serrano sa isang bar sa Malaysia. At dito niya ipinagkaloob ang matagal na niyang iniingatang perlas. Para sa kanya, para saan pa ang iniingatan kung kukunin na siya ni kamatayan? Si Master Sergeant John Serrano ay isang sundalo na kasalukuyang may misyon sa bansang Malaysia. Pero napagbintangan siya sa isang kasalanang hindi naman ginawa. Nakulong siya ng dalawang taon ngunit nakalaya din para sa isang misyon- ang maging personal bodyguard ng anak ng isang Chief of Staff ng Pinas at ng Bilyonaryang. Ano kaya ang magiging reaksyon ni John kapag nalamang ang babaeng inaakalang nasa langit na ang kanyang magiging amo?

Chased by Sorin through neon-lit Vegas, Dawn’s uncontrolled light magic crackles in desperation. She slips past the ward that hides a magical realm and crashes into the Black Pistons motorcycle club’s territory. The club is led by twin alpha dragons, Riku and Rain, who have vowed against mating. Dawn’s arrival ignites an unexpected bond: Riku flirts, teasing her with warmth and guidance, while Rain, the colder brother, distances himself despite an undeniable draw. Offered shelter and protection, Dawn steps into a world of dragonfire and the shadow of a dark wizard who promises safety if she stops running. Rain’s distrust of Dawn’s magic leads him to impose strict rules while Riku encourages her to explore her power. Sorin infiltrates the ward, probing defenses and leaving Dawn shaken. A midnight ride under desert stars ends with an almost-kiss as Riku’s warmth contrasts Rain’s questions that reveal his inner conflict. During a training session Riku teaches her to channel light magic through touch, sparking an intimate moment abruptly interrupted by Sorin’s attack. As dreams twist under Malachar’s promises, Dawn finds herself torn between the twins’ opposing teachings when Rain, rescues her from danger. Jealousy and desire fracture their trio when Dawn admits to a bond with both brothers. Riku’s teasing hides tender devotion, while Rain’s hesitation dissolves as he tends to her wounds with touches. In a moonlit orchard their passion ignites until Rain’s sudden arrival sparks tension. Malachar’s emissary breaches the ward bearing a sigil, forcing the twins and Dawn into battle. Dragonfire and light magic merge in a display of unity that scatters their foe. In the aftermath adrenaline fuels an moment where neither brother claims her outright, their unclaimed bond shimmering with danger and undeniable promise.

Seluruh dunia tahu bahwa John cinta mati dengan istrinya. Dia menulis lagu khusus untuknya, turun tangan membuat kue untuknya, bahkan setiap kalimatnya tak lepas dari “istriku”. Namun, Talita menemukan kenyataan pahit, ternyata John yang begitu mencintainya selingkuh. Dia pun memanggil sistem dan mengajukan permintaan untuk keluar dari dunia ini. [Baik, jalur pelepasan mandiri telah dibuka. Dalam lima belas hari, anda akan meninggalkan dunia ini dengan cara kematian palsu. Lokasi kematian di pantai tempat anda pernah menyelamatkan pemeran pria, dengan cara melompat ke laut seolah bunuh diri.] [Mohon persiapkan diri anda untuk kematian ini.] Di hari ke-15, setelah semuanya direncanakan dengan matang, dia pun pura-pura melompat ke laut dan menghilang dari kehidupan John. Saat itulah, akhirnya John sadar dan menyesal setengah mati. Dia nyaris gila demi mencari kembali dirinya.

I found a condom and a lace thong in the bathroom trash can. John and I had not been intimate in over a year, and I certainly did not own that kind of underwear. I thought about calling him, but then I came across a post from his god-sister of him passionately holding and kissing her foot. Though I was heartbroken, I did not cry or cause a scene. I turned off my phone and forced myself to carry on with life. Eventually, John finally noticed something was wrong. With red eyes, he asked, "Why didn't you care about me flirting with another woman?"

Deborah Miller, 22 ans, se retrouve piégée dans un contrat d'héritage inattendu suite au décès de son parrain, John Carter. Convoquée chez le notaire, elle signe sans lire un document qui l’engage à épouser Jonathan Carter, le fils arrogant de John, et à lui donner un enfant dans les cinq ans pour toucher la seconde partie de l’héritage. Furieuse mais coincée, Deborah doit composer avec Jonathan, qu’elle déteste depuis des années.

Sinabi ni Mariya sa kaniyang sarili na hindi siya gagaya sa kaniyang ina. Na hindi siya papasok sa bar para maging bayaran o parausan. Ayaw niyang matulad sa ina niya na naanakan lang nang naanakan at hindi na pinanagutan. Ang hindi napapansin ni Mariya ay naging mas masahol pa siya sa kaniyang ina. Natuto siyang magnakaw para lang maibigay ang pangangailangan ng pamilya niya. Natuto siyang magpagamit sa boss niya kapalit ng malaking pera at ang mas masahol pa sa lahat, naging kabit siya ng boss niya kahit alam niyang may asawa ito na may sakit. Minahal niya si John sa kabila ng ginagamit lang siya nito tuwing kailangan nito ng parausan. Naniwala siya sa pangako ni John na iiwanan nito ang asawa para sa kaniya. Halos mabaliw si Mariya mula sa matinding pagmamahal niya kay John na umabot pa sa puntong pinilit niyang paghiwalayin ang mag-asawa para lang makaganti siya. Hanggang kailan kaya magkakasala si Mariya? kailan niya maiisip na itama ang mga mali? Ipaglalaban niya pa rin ba si John kahit na sa una pa lang ay alam niya na kung kanino ito pagmamay-ari? Hanggang saan siya dadalhin ng makasalanan niyang puso? SINNER

Cassie Cruz is a twenty-two-year-old who has never met her parents and was raised by her grandfather. Cassie's grandfather passes away and she moves in with her best friend, McKenzie in South Carolina. There, McKenzie gets Cassie a job working with her in Myrtle Beach, cleaning Mansions for the wealthy. The two of them end up cleaning a mansion together, and in a twist, the owner, Devin Deacon accuses McKenzie of stealing a flash drive. After Devin realizes he only misplaced it, he steps outside by the pool and meets Cassie. Cassie falls into the pool, beginning to drown and Devin saves her. Once again Devin proceeds to save her as she's leaving from an intruder who tries stealing her purse, finally convincing Cassie to go on a date. That date turning into another that makes the two of them feel something strong for each other. As days go by Cassie cleans another mansion owned by John Myles. John is obsessed with Cassie, even going as far as trying to force her to leave with him, but Devin once again comes to Cassie's rescue. Cassie falls ill, sending her to the hospital where Devin stays with her, even taking care of her after she returns home. They find out John poisoned Cassie, forcing Devin, Cassie, and McKenzie to go find John in The Cayman Islands, leaving Cassie in for an even bigger surprise. Money is nothing when love is involved. Will Cassie and Devin become soulmates? Or will their million-dollar kiss only turn into a wild seduction between the two of them?

"I've got a proposal for you," he responds. "What proposal?" I ask, raising an eyebrow. He gazes at me silently, as if weighing his words. Then, with confidence, he closes the distance between us and says, "Marry me." Sarah was faced with the opportunity of finally saving her mother's life from the shackles of death, but it came at the cost of marrying a man she was not in love with. She had to believe that John had good intentions. But as she spent time with John, she found out that he was a ruthless and arrogant man, a sadist as well. But Sarah could not go back from her decision. It was too late.