Love & Respect Book Review Novels & Stories

Edgar is an alpha trapped by the demands of his father, Kingston, a powerful businessman who seeks more control over his power and business. When Edgar meets James, a young omega and talented doctor, their fates intertwine through an unexpected encounter. However, their love faces numerous obstacles, especially after Kingston plans to arrange Edgar's marriage to Dima, the son of a prominent businessman in Moscow, to expand his influence. After James leaves Edgar, now going by the name Harley, his life becomes increasingly complicated when he know that he is pregnant with Edgar's child. Along with Jonathan, his friend who secretly loves him, they try to protect this secret and stay away from Edgar's search. However, when James gives birth in a remote village, his identity is revealed, triggering a conflict between Edgar and Jonathan. The failed marriage between Edgar and Dima creates even greater tension. Dima's obsession with Edgar grows, and his desire to destroy Harley becomes the backdrop for the impending tragedy. In an effort to protect Harley, Jonathan loses his life, leaving Harley in even greater danger. Meanwhile, Kingston feels the effects of betrayal and death. His downfall leads Edgar to seek freedom from his father's grasp. With Kingston's power waning, Edgar fights to find Harley. Ultimately, while attending his father's funeral, Edgar and Harley meet again at a place full of memories. In this emotional moment, they realize that their love will never fade. With newfound determination, they choose to be together, overcoming the past and striving for a future filled with hope and love, despite the shadows of tragedy that have forever changed their lives.

Agatha is a writer at a publishing company. She is single and ready to mingle, provided that no commitment. Even sex is not a problem as long as no strings are attached. On the other hand, Lexie is a happy-go-lucky actress but not as famous as others. They are best friends with opposite personalities, but they get along. They have no secret except one. Lexie didn’t know her best friend was a femme lesbian.

"I never imagined that in my new environment, I would feel at ease, much less like I would fit in. Although I don't know where I'm going or how long I'll walk, I just want to live my life by reaching out to the people who matter. I've always thought the journey is long and exhausting, but as I wear these shoes, I feel strengthened "— Kiara Michaelson. "I've come to understand that, despite our best efforts, life often presents us with unexpected twists that we are forced to deal with. I had to accept and experience this twist because it was mine "— Ian Calloway ******** Meet Kiara Michaelson, a typical person who only wants to live peacefully and in the moment with the people she loves the most. But for some reason, she was trapped in a society where everything she did was watched, and everything she had ever worked so hard for could go in a matter of seconds. Ian Calloway is everyone's dream boyfriend and the nation's hero. Despite the advantages of his job, he longs for privacy and the ability to live quietly like everyone else, yet that goal in and of itself is unattainable. What happens when fate decides to play a tragic game with these two people after they encounter. Will they stand up for what they have each worked for and value, or will they give up? Join Kiara and Ian as they fight through life's ups and downs and discover what its true plan is for them.

For some , love that can't be is enough reason for them to fall apart but for others , it's a fight they are willing to endure . Their course of love never run smooth since the taboo tries to prevent them from being in a relationship openly . Opposed by the whole world due to cultural ,societal and religious norms because the condemned love trope consists of taboo in society ,class difference , feuding families , religious restrictions ,not forgetting the age difference hence it would be hard or even impossible for them to be together. As they say ,' there is a charm about the forbidden that makes it unspeakably desirable ,'we always long for the proscribed things ,desire what is denied us and crave what we can't have .Therefore , they put their trust and faith into the love that is prohibited and vow to do their best to achieve that happily ever after ending we all want BUT the million dollar question is will their illicit love be enough reason for them to fall apart or it's a fight they are willing to endure no matter the matter ? With the fact that love we can't have is the one that last the longest , hurts the deepest and feels the strongest in mind ,will the power of love hold their relationship so it will last till only death do them apart or the deepest pain their love brings will result in them breaking up ? Will their banned love be enough to test everything that goes their way ? Why don't we find out the answers to all the unanswered questions in the illicit love {uthando olungeko emthethweni} story before curiosity kills the cat . . . *Love is love, even if it is illicit Like light remains light, even in the darkness*

" Tell me what can I do to make it up for you?" He asks, taking a seat on the table near the bed, sounding guilty. Tho, I don't trust his words or feelings it can always change. I faced him, grinning violently as I asked, "Can you let me go?" He smiled. "Except that." I knew he will say something like that. "I don't wanna do this marriage. " He cocks his brow up in amusement before he chuckled, "I thought I made it clear when we met that you don't have any choice to make while you are here with me. " I sighed, with an annoy, he continued. "Though, if that's how I can make up then let's make a deal. " "What deal?" °^°^°^°^°^ Elina's life turns upside down when she got kidnapped by the man who appears in her nightmares who is none other than the son of ruthless Mafia, Andrew, and he, himself a rumored to be the most dangerous mafia in reality. Elina soon starts to hear and see the things she has no idea of and tries her best to know the reason behind it but she wasn't ready to find and process something more horrifying about Andrew and her's unknown past that was kept hidden by her.

Damien, a confident man rumored to be arrogant had sought freedom against his father's objection like a deer in a desert. His father, the Alpha of the Dark hounds pack, had wanted more from him and for him. Suffocating Damien with expectations and rules leaves him no option but to be rebellious and seek a better purpose in life instead. He finds himself being attracted to a human girl but no matter how hard he tries to hide it, his father found out and threatened to make life a living hell for Ariel if he didn't accept the marriage with Mia. Ariel, a daring and sarcastic woman longs for a happy life after her dad ran away. She ends up getting attracted to her Boss. With the strange events happening ever since she got involved with Damien, she soon realized there is more to him than she knows. On her quest for answers, she discovers untold secrets about her existence. Later on, Damien discovers Ariel's true identity and also a prophecy that can destroy them. He realized there is more to Ariel than meets the eye. What could it be? Can the both of them fight to protect their love despite the many challenges facing them? Read to find out

"You feel so good." He groaned, "I fucking don't want this to end." He kissed the sweet spot under her ear. "You have ruined me for good." He confessed in between the kisses.  _____  Arcane Miller is a sophomore at high school. She had a secret crush on the hottest guy, Xavier Jones. However, one night, she suddenly found out that her Mom is marrying Vincent Jones, Xavier's father. Everything shattered, every little dream which she dreamt to be with him was torn apart. He will be her step brother, she wasn't allowed to think of him in this way.  But one night she climaxed thinking of him and realized that she has been fantasizing about him in other ways. So, she prepared a list. A list containing all the dirty things which she wants to do with him despite the fact, this is unholy.  What will happen when Xavier will find out about that list? Or does he feel the same heat as her?

23 years old Lisa Downs accidentally gets pregnant with Daniel Winston after a one night stand. Not knowing how to reach the father of her unborn child, she still decided to keep the child after much consideration. Her life takes a drastic/ dramatic turn when she finds out the father of her child is her father's arch enemy.

When three people meet each other by chance a romance knocks them on their ass. ~Casey~ A 21 year old virgin working in one of the hottest night clubs in town. She may seem innocent but deep down she is a psycho who enjoys torturing people. She's never been touched by a man and she's killed the ones that have tried. She loves her only remaining family, her older sister Carrie. She has trust issues and a foul mouth. Can she find someone to match her crazy? ~Lincoln~ A 20 yr old street racer with a rough past. He is a bisexual, submissive with some masochistic tendencies. He's gorgeous and catches a lot of attention from both sexes. His cheating ex doesn't won't leave him alone almost borderline harassment. He jokes to hide the pain he bares every day. See how his life changes when he bumps into a little waitress. How will he react to a sexy, possessive man trying to gain his affections and encourage a little woman's psychotic tendencies? ~Malachi "Psycho" Sokolov~ He's a 23 yr old torture expert. He's well known in the underground and with the mafia families for using his pack of dogs during his interrogations. To the public he's a businessman, owning several nightclubs, a couple restaurants and some miscellaneous businesses. He is also bisexual and has had only a few lovers that can handle his bedroom habits. No one has really caught his attention until he sees a young man arguing with one of his staff and a new waitress that's as sweet as can be with little bit of fire and crazy. Find out if their love blooms or burns.

For his father's once courageous act of righteousness, the orphan daughter Zhang Liuliu lived in a single garden that has been handed down for hundreds of years. A fake is a fake. No matter how much you pretend, you are not a real daughter, just an orphan girl. Zhang Liuliu, 17, did not understand this truth. I want to stay here and become a real lady. Finally, I got a result of being sent away. Four years later, Zhang Liuliu, 22, returned with a guilty heart. Recognize yourself, return to the ordinary, just want to return to their original position, and live a good life. But, Brother Shan, how did your eyes change?