Midsummer By Manuel Arguilla Summary

He smelled like danger. He looked like power. He made Ari's instincts scream one thing—run. But it was already too late. Ari just wanted a normal college life. For a timid bunny hybrid who startles at loud sounds and avoids eye contact like it’s a sport, "normal" means flying under the radar, keeping his ears tucked under hoodies, and staying far away from alphas who smell like trouble. But trouble finds him anyway—in the form of Thorn, a tiger-panther hybrid with a stare sharp enough to slice, and an aura so intense it shuts Ari's brain off completely. Thorn doesn’t ask. He doesn’t beg. He claims. And from the moment he catches Ari’s scent, he decides one thing: Mine. Now Ari’s peaceful life is spiraling into something else. Something darker. Something hungrier. Thorn is everywhere—on campus, in his dreams, always one step away from baring his fangs. But there’s something worse than being hunted by a predator. Wanting one.

“I want to go home,” “You think you can come into my territory without my permission and then decide when you leave?” He said, “That is not possible,” “Please Let me go,” I pleaded. “You are mine now,” ~•^•*•^•*•^•*•^•*•^•*•^•*•^•*•^•*•~ Blue Winter had entered into the most feared and ruthless wolf pack territory with a burning desire for vengeance against those who had taken her father’s life. But what she doesn't know is that she is mated to the Alpha of the pack responsible for her dad’s death.

Sophie Burnett returns to her family after three years of heartbreak and betrayal, determined to rebuild her shattered life. Once a beloved daughter and socialite, Sophie sacrificed it all for love, only to be abandoned by the man she trusted. Now, Sophie is back—not just to reclaim her life, but to exact calculated revenge on Ethan Crawford and Belinda, the people who destroyed her. With the help of Alexander Beaumont, her former betrothed and a powerful billionaire with his own hidden scars, Sophie sets out to expose their secrets and watch them fall from grace. But as the lines between justice and vengeance blur, Sophie must confront her own vulnerabilities and decide if revenge is worth losing her chance at love and redemption. Can she overcome the shadows of her past, or will her quest for retribution consume her? "Redeemed by the Billionaire" is a gripping billionaire romance filled with passion, betrayal, and second chances, where love and revenge collide in the most unexpected ways.

Bagaimana jadinya bila seorang pria pendiam dan angkuh bertemu dengan model seksi yang memiliki sifat kekanakan? Dave Mose William, seorang pemuda mandiri yang memiliki hoby memotret beberapa objek indah, hingga menjadikan hobynya itu sebuah penghasilan yang menghidupi dirinya diusia yang terbilang muda untuk seorang pria. Kekayaan sang ayah -Marvin Williams- tak serta merta membuat Dave menggunakannya. Dia memilih hidup mandiri ke kota Manhattan, berniat hidup tenang tanpa ada yang mengganggunya. Namun, kehidupan tenang yang dia impikan hanya menjadi angannya semata. Dia mengalami jungkir balik dalam hidupnya setelah bertemu dengan model seksi bernama Clara Davonna Dawn. Wanita kekanakan yang begitu ceroboh itu, membuat seorang Dave terperangkap dalam kisah masa lalunya yang menyedihkan. Membuat hati seorang pria angkuh seperti Dave menciar dan bertekad akan melindungi Clara. Di saat perasaan cinta telah tumbuh, keadaan menjadi tampak kacau. Sebuah tragedi mengerikan terjadi dalam hidup Clara, menghancurkan kariernya sebagai model international, dan menghancurkan hati Dave yang baru saja merasakan cinta sejati. * “Aku akan menunggumu, sampai kau siap untuk menjadi milikku lagi.”_Mousie_ “Aku berjanji akan kembali setelah aku mampu menjaga diriku, untukmu.”_Cattie_ **

Amara Hale is a broken soul with an even more broken past. When she moves to Chicago, she hopes to finally forget what she left behind. Upon her arrival, she meets Lucian Moretti, a mafia boss who knows more about her than she thinks. Soon, the two struggle with constant battles of sexual frustration and indecisiveness. What will happen? Will Lucian admit his feelings? Does Amara escape her past?

Sefira Kelsey Lafuente, a famous model, has found her own destruction when she met the manipulative, dangerous and cunning man, Thaddeus Dark Trimarco. She knew this man would only cause her trouble because the moment their eyes locked, she knew she's someone she should distance herself from. The moment Thaddeus offered her to be his girlfriend, she knew she's doomed. Betrayal. Truth. Agony. Deception. But as days pass by, she can't understand why her heart wants to be close with him, to be admired by such man. And no matter she suppressed herself, she always end up melting by his soulful eyes. She was already owned by the ruthless.

Emily believed in the Moon Goddess’s promise—that mates are meant to protect, love, and complete one another. But when the Alpha she was destined to bond with rejected her, her world shattered, leaving her broken, humiliated, and trapped in a life of servitude. Alpha Jake has ruled his pack with strength and honor, yet one vital piece of his soul is missing: his mate. When fate brings Emily into his path, the bond is undeniable, a fiery connection that refuses to be ignored. But trust is fragile, and Emily’s heart bears scars too deep for easy healing. In a world of danger, deceit, and rival packs, can two souls destined to be together overcome betrayal, fear, and the shadows of their past? Or will the bonds meant to unite them tear them apart forever?

Mason Steele lives a playboy lifestyle that does not involve falling in love with the beautiful women he sleeps with. But when he sees April, he immediately knows he wants to spend the rest of his life with her. April has heard terrible things about Mason. She has numerous reasons not to get close to him, but her heart seems to think otherwise. Can she stop herself from falling for the man who comes with danger?

Anita Hayes thought she had it all—a luxurious life, a devoted husband, and a future filled with promise. But behind the glittering facade of her marriage to self-made billionaire Alexander Grayson lay a truth that shattered her: Alex’s empire always came first, leaving her as a mere shadow in his life. On the night of their fourth wedding anniversary, Alex misses yet another important moment, choosing a business deal over their marriage. Heartbroken and determined to reclaim her identity, Anita walks away from the penthouse and the man she once loved, returning to her small hometown to rebuild her life. But Alex isn’t the kind of man who lets go easily. As he fights to win Anita back, her childhood friend, Ethan Carter, steps in, reminding her of the love and support she’s been missing. Torn between the memories of her past and the possibility of a new future, Anita must decide: will she give Alex a second chance, or is it time to close the door on their shared history forever?

He smelled the woman who saved her, her scent overwhelmed his nostrils, and could only mean one thing, she belonged to him. His instinct urged him to imprint her. Adhara is her mate." A leadic and brutal Alpha of the clan, Jarckon, falls under the spell of a witch who turns him into a cursed wolf from time to time. One night in a dark wooden forest, Adhara ran away she found and meet Jarckon, who was severely wounded. She saved Jarckon and take care of him until the time she come to know that Jarckon is her Fated mate. Adhara imprisoned in his castle. Jarckon thought that Adhara approached him with another purpose to conspire him against his brother Slagle. Not too long, Adhara found out she was imprisoned in order to protect her from Slagle, who plans to kill her. Jarckon suffers and loses consciousness. In the end, he found it hard to change back to his human form. He could remain a wolf with animal nature. How will Adhara accept Jarckon to be his Fated mate? How the curse will lift and back to his human nature? Will Adhara learn to love him?