Miriam Defensor Santiago Biography

"Would You Rather: Live Apart or Die Together?" After surviving a harrowing plane crash, a 24-year-old wakes up in a strange, isolated village with a bizarre set of rules. The most chilling of these is a strict law that forbids any unmarried person from being near or seen with one another. Violating this law is punishable by public beheading. In this twisted new world, survival depends on following the rules — but for her, one rule proves impossible to obey. As she grapples with the oppressive laws and the lingering trauma of the crash, she finds herself drawn to Yoké, a charismatic and mysterious villager. Despite the threat of death hanging over them, their connection deepens, and no law seems strong enough to keep them apart. As their forbidden bond grows, she must decide: will she follow the rules, or risk everything for a love that could lead to their destruction? ★This book comes before 'Till Death Do Us Part'

He met her four years ago, but she cannot remember him now. She does not even recall who he is or her place in his heart. But when he learnt that she was in trouble, he did not hesitate to go and save her. He is the most powerful man not only in the country, but the whole world. And more, he is the ruthless, the inhuman underworld boss. Everyone tremble when he is mentioned. But she still chose to lean onto him when he came, no matter how dangerous he looked. She believed that he was her predator, the man after her and her family's lives. But since she had no choice, she had to lean in on him, to do what he asked her to. It was only later that she fell hard in love with him. And when he felt like he would put her life in danger, and wanted to push her away, she looked at him like he was a fool. "You are mine, Don," she said. "I am not going anywhere."

Past the age where vampires and werewolves chose their human mates in a post-race war, Saraya Lopez is sure she’s going to end up alone. Not mated to another race and considered average by her own, she’s settling in to life on her own. Then a powerful red-eyed monster turns up in her living room and she finds herself in a whole new role. Join Saraya as she goes from average bookstore owner to queen of the most dangerous being in her world.

"I Love You But I Hate You More" Life has a way of giving second chances, but not all love stories are meant to be rewritten. When Rena and Yoké are given the opportunity to rekindle their once-passionate relationship, they must confront the harsh reality of their differences. Worlds apart in class, race, and background, their love is put to the ultimate test. As they navigate a storm of emotions, old wounds, and family expectations, Rena and Yoké must decide if they can truly overcome the barriers that divide them. Love may transcend all, they say, but what happens when the price of that love is losing everything you hold dear? In a world where loyalty to family clashes with the heart’s desires, the ultimate question remains: stay true to each other, or sacrifice their love for the sake of everything else? ★Comes after 'Till Worlds Do Us Part'

The book is a romance one about werewolves. Sunna, goes looking for her adopted brother. And she begins having her doubs about him when he saves her from wolves. Later, she learns that he is a werewolf, a supposed king, and there she is not wanted in their world. And she gets so mad. When he confesses his love to her, she turns him down. But she learns of her own feelings when he leaves, saying that he is going to marry Tecla. She goes after him, and confesses to him. But that is not the end. More trouble pops up. And she is at the risk if being killed, because half humans are not welcomed to the kingdom of wolves. Deagan is threatened to marry Tecla or give up the thrown. But because of his love for Sunna, he readily agrees to give it up. This angers the king. He is the only heir. After seeing his determination, they make a . He gives Deagan life threatening tasks, and he says that he can only marry Sunna once he completes them. And Deagan completes all of them. At last, he happily marries her, making her his only mate. And he becomes a great king of his people.

Two individuals with broken hearts and no hope in love anymore meet, Emily, who has been eagerly waiting for her boyfriend to propose to her, and find out he is getting married to her best friend. Devastated, she agrees to marry a billionaire as per her mother’s advice, but he mistakes her for Olivia Emily’s sister. Emily goes along with the charade and assumes her sister’s identity. she agreed to a proxy marriage Despite trying to move on, they couldn’t shake off the memories and feelings they had for their past partners. Will they be able to find closure and move on, or will they be forever stuck in the past?

Seraphina "Sera" Voss, a skilled healer in the Silverwood Pack, faces rejection and shame due to an ancient prophecy. Determined to prove her worth, Sera investigates mysterious attacks on her pack, discovering they are orchestrated by Alaric Draven, the ruthless Alpha of a rival pack. With her friends and siblings by her side, Sera uncovers dark secrets about her past and the prophecy that led to her rejection. As she forms an alliance with a rogue werewolf and battles growing feelings for the pack's Beta, the tension peaks when Alaric kidnaps the Alpha's daughter, Isabella. In a daring rescue mission, Sera's bravery shines, but Alaric reveals a shocking truth about her lineage that could change everything. Will Sera save her pack and finally earn her place as Luna, or will the prophecy's curse doom them all?

Aah!“ Jojo groans and pushes Finn away. Her eyes open wide as she looks at him. “Finn? What was that? You are my brother!“ Finn sighs, licking his lips and staring into his eyes. “Am I?“ He asks. He tries to hold himself back from pulling her in and kissing her again. Jojo blinks her eyes in confusion. She lifts her finger and touches her wet lips. “What? You have always been my brother, right? We... we can't do this.” Finn scoffs and leans closer to her again. “Stop being so naive, Jojo. Yes, you are my little sister. But you can be something else, can't you?“ “Something like?“ The more confused Jojo asks, looking into his eyes. But she shudders again. “Brother? Why are you looking at me like that?“ Finn chuckles and holds her chin. “Like what? Isn't it because I want to kiss you again?“ He asks and leans in for a kiss. “Um… Brother…” “Ssh!“ Just at the same time, the door is pushed open, and Vera walks in. Jojo quickly adjusts her clothes. “Your fiancee is here... I'll leave,” she says. But Finn pulls her into his arms and prevents her from leaving. “I want you to stay,” he says, looking up at Vera, whose eyes are teary. “What do you want, Vera?“

Cast aside by her mate, secretly carrying his child, and forced to surrender to her sister, Eliana's despair reaches a breaking point. But fate has other plans. Axel Draconis, the ruthless Lycan King, has been awaiting his chance for vengeance. Eliana's vulnerability becomes his prey. As their worlds collide, a forbidden passion ignites, threatening to destroy or redeem them. Will Axel's thirst for revenge consume them all, or will Eliana's inner strength tame his savage heart? Amidst treacherous pack politics, ancient secrets, and primal desires, their love becomes a dangerous game.

Ivy Seraphina Whitlock, daughter of a powerful she wolf and a mighty Fae male was born into the world as an outcast because of her genes. Not really belonging or accepted into any of the two worlds that hate each other. The life of Ivy Seraphina Whitlock would have continued to be one so long, lonely and painful until after a pack incident that leads her to being branded a murderer and sentenced to death by the very one she loved and cared for but when her fated mate who turns out to be the Alpha King Raven Orin Thorne saves her life. Secrets of her origin and parents begin to unravel and she becomes a target of every species in the world when she is prophesied to be the most powerful and feared species who is a danger to herself and the world. Will the Alpha King be able to protect his mate and also his kingdom or will Ivy have to prove the prophecy right by destroying everything she has grown to love and also herself?