Paul Reed Smith Wood Library

*Book 2 of The Fashion CEO novels* Stephanie Greene one of the few female CEOs in the city and a force to be reckoned with. The men in the industry try to bring her down with every chance they get, but she keeps showing them how she got her nickname of the "Baddest Bitch in Fashion." She has the support of her family behind her, along with her best friend Isaac, who has slowly been trying to win her heart for the last 24 years. When her company hits a financial crisis, she partners with Dominic Knight - the arrogant CEO of a menswear company, for a collaboration. They butt heads every step of the way, and he challenges her patience almost to the brink. She wonders if the partnership is worth the anguish, and tries to put him in his place, only to end up in his bed, much to Isaac's dismay. Trying to ignore following the footsteps of her father and prevent rumors of her sex life to spread, she tells Dominic to forget the whole thing and to keep things between them strictly professional, until two months later when she discovers that she's pregnant. What's going to happen in this love triangle? Will Dominic step up and take responsibility? And even if he does, will Stephanie, the fierce, independent businesswoman, let him in?

The narrative unfolds around Rachel West, the eldest daughter in a family with strong moral principles. Despite her high moral standing, she harbors unrequited feelings for James Smith, a man she desires but knows she cannot win. A one-night stand with James leads to an unexpected pregnancy, altering the course of Rachel's life. Rachel, aware of her condition, is compelled to become James Smith's wife. However, James, while respecting her grandmother's wishes, is far from pleased with the arrangement. Settling into the villa as the lady of the house, Rachel becomes a subject of envy and ridicule, particularly from her younger sister. As Rachel adjusts to her new life, her world is further complicated by the presence of James's concubine, Melody. Tragedy strikes with the death of Rachel's grandmother and Melody's sudden disappearance. The events take a darker turn when James accuses Rachel of murder and kidnapping, leading to her imprisonment. In prison, Rachel gives birth to twins but is denied access to them by James. She believes her children did not survive, adding to her emotional turmoil. A twist was introduced when a fire incident at the prison nearly claims Rachel's life. A Good Samaritan rescues her, offering a chance for redemption. She secures a job as a personal assistant, providing a glimmer of hope in her otherwise turbulent life. Simultaneously, James believes Rachel perished in the fire, unaware of her continued existence. The story leaves readers pondering Rachel's resilience and the potential twists that might shape her destiny. What fate awaits Rachel? Rachel's journey is marked by tragedy, betrayal, and an ongoing quest for redemption. As the narrative progresses, readers are drawn into the complexities of Rachel's relationships, her struggles against societal expectations, and the unforeseen events that shape her path.

When Lacy tries to break of her forced engagement things take a treacherous turn for the worst. Things seemed to not be going as planned until a mysterious stranger swoops in to save the day. That stranger soon becomes more to her but how will their relationship work when her fiance proves to be a nuisance? *****Dylan Reed only has one interest: finding the little girl that shared the same foster home as him so that he could protect her from all the vicious wrongs of the world. He gets temporarily side tracked when he meets Lacy Black. She becomes a damsel in distress when she tries to break off her arranged marriage with a man named Brian Larson and Dylan swoops in to save her. After Lacy and Dylan's first encounter, their lives spiral out of control and the only way to get through it is together but will Dylan allow himself to love instead of giving Lacy mixed signals and will Lacy be able to follow her heart, effectively Reading Mr. Reed?Book One (The Mister Trilogy)

The Houston's family are finally moving into their new house..... Though in a far away small city and very close to the woods. Mr Fredrick Houston bought the house few months back. It was very affordable and they wondered why such magnificent mansion could be so cheap. He moved in his family of four children and his wife. Meet Sonia Houston his youngest daughter and last child... Joel.... His second son and the third child. Dan.... His first son and first child... And here is Angela Houston... The eldest daughter and the second child. They were all excited except Angela who was a kind of not comfortable in the new house. What happens when Angela finds out something strange about the house? And she tries to find out what and how it came about? On the process,,,, she got lost in the woods.... Will she survive the dreadful wood? What exactly did she find out? It's a bloody adventure.... Are we ready for this? Stay tuned!

"Apa kau mau menikahiku?" "Uhuk! Uhuk!" Janu tersedak ludahnya sendiri. Janu sadar bahwa dirinya memiliki rasa untuk Smith. Namun, ia belum berpikir sampai jenjang pernikahan mengingat untuk bisa dekat dengan Smith saja susah. Jangankan dekat, untuk tidak bertengkar saja mendekati mustahil. "A-apa katamu, Smith?" "Apa kau mau jadi suamiku?" tanya Smith lagi tanpa menoleh ke arah Janu, sedangkan Janu tidak berhenti memandangnya lekat-lekat. Selama ini Janu berpikir perasaannya untuk Smith akan bertepuk sebelah tangan karena sikap gadis itu tidak ada ramah-ramahnya sama sekali, selalu dingin dan kasar. Lalu, tetiba saja tengah malam begini, Smith datang melamarnya? "Tapi, kenapa, kenapa begitu mendadak? Kau bahkan selalu terlihat kesal saat di dekatku," tanya Janu dengan suara sangat lirih dan tangan yang sedikit bergetar. Smith menoleh dan menatap tajam mata kucing Janu. "Aku hamil."

Maganda. Inosente. Probinsyana. Ilan lang 'yon sa mga katangian ni Karen, o mas kilala bilang Miss Quack sa baryo nila. Araw-araw, iba't ibang halamang gamot ang tinda niya. May gumagaling—mayroon namang ayaw na lang magreklamo dahil sinusungitan niya. Si Paul, isang doktor. Guwapo. Mayaman. Magaling--lalo na sa kama. Nang magtagpo ang landas nina Miss Quack at Doc Paul, 'ika nga'y mata lang ang walang latay sa damdamin nilang tila nagliliyab, sa isang gabing tila wala nang bukas. Napakasaya ni Karen. Akala niya'y totoong mahal nga siya ni Paul. Pero ang walanghiya, iniwan siya bigla! Ang sarap--este, ang sakit na naramdaman niya'y mas tumindi nang iwan siya nito ng pera. Hindi pa nakontento, nag-iwan din ito ng supling na kaugali nito. Not just one, but two! Ano'ng gagawin niya kung magkita silang muli? Mapanindigan niya kaya ang pangakong, WHO YOU? na ito sa kaniya?

Violetta Grizelle, is a witch who disguises herself as an ordinary human, to carry out a mission from her father. In that mission, Violetta must be met with two immortal beings at once. Edward is a vampire who is always after the sacred blood that only exists in Violetta's body. Smith, the strongest Alpha werewolf suddenly claims Violetta as his mate. They all have their omissions and secrets. One day, all their secrets are slowly revealed. Making things even more complicated and difficult. Can Violetta carry out her father's mission, or will she give up? Because in that mission, Violetta had to choose between love and revenge.

Angela Quinn tiba-tiba terbangun dengan pria asing setelah dikhianati calon suami. Parahnya, dia baru tahu jika pria itu adalah bos barunya! Saat ingin melupakan semua, Angela justru harus berurusan dengan orang tua pria itu yang menuntut keduanya menikah! Lantas, bagaimana nasib Angela? Haruskah ia melarikan diri atau menjalankan pernikahan paksa yang sebenarnya ... memberikan Angela kekuatan keluarga Smith untuk balas dendam?

Narnia Melpomene Alvarez—ang tinaguriang "rebelde" na kakambal ni Urania, ayon sa kaniyang tiyuhin na si Luis Grimaldi. Buong buhay niya, iisa lang ang kanyang layunin: ang makamit ang hustisya para sa kanyang mga magulang, anuman ang kapalit. Sa murang edad pa lamang, buo na ang kanyang loob na ipaglaban ito, kahit sariling buhay ang isugal, lalo na para sa natitira niyang pamilya—ang kakambal niyang si Urania. Kaya’t hindi na nakapagtataka nang sumali siya sa isang lihim na grupo na konektado sa underground society. Alam niyang delikado ito, pero iyon ang tanging paraan para maabot ang matagal niyang pinapangarap. Ngunit isang gabi ang nagbago ng lahat—isang gabing ginulo ng hindi inaasahang estranghero. Ang pagtulong niya kay Zuhair Eros Smith ay tila isang maling hakbang na hinding-hindi niya makakalimutan. Bigla na lang napasok si Eros sa buhay niya—isang lalaking misteryoso, mapang-asar, at puno ng mga lihim. Wala sa plano ni Narnia ang pagbukas ng kanyang puso para sa sinuman, lalo pa’t hindi niya lubos kilala ang lalaking tila may koneksyon sa kanyang madilim na nakaraan. Hanggang saan ang kaya niyang isugal para sa pangako niya sa kanyang pamilya? Paano kung ang taong nagbubukas ng pintuan sa pagmamahal ay isa ring susi sa kasinungalingan? At paano kung ang laban para sa hustisya ay makasira sa pag-ibig na unti-unting namumuo? Ngayong nagbabanggaan ang kanyang puso at prinsipyo, kailangan niyang pumili: ipaglaban ang nakaraan o tanggapin ang pagmamahal na dala ng lalaking hindi niya sigurado kung kaibigan o kalaban.

#BOOK 2 “You are… A Dryad too..” Lilly gasped and closed her gaping mouth with her palm. “Yea… I thought I was the only one too…” He chuckled. “So where are you from? I've been exploring this forest for years now. But I never met one like you…” He tilted his head. Made her nervous. Lilly gulped. She didn’t want to trust anyone this early. She learns her lesson. Even though the man in front of her is the same creature as her. She can’t just say everything to him. But, she didn't know how to lie in this situation, either. “I… I come from Theta…” She whispered. But he can hear her. “Theta? That werewolf and Lycan Realm?” He frowned. Lilly bopped her head. She thought that she might be in danger already. But then, she saw a smile across his face. “So, you are a hybrid too… Lycan… or..” “Werewolf,” Lilly answered him quickly. His smile only gets wider. She could see those tiny little fangs in his mouth. Wait… What is he, then? “You…” “Me? I came from Valoria Realm… I'm half vampire…” ….………………… Lilly and Luca didn't expect that they would be trapped in Myth Heaven, after what happened to Myrna and Mira. With Luca's knowledge and Lilly's power, will they be able to survive in the notoriously terrifying Elden Wood forest? Or has Elden Wood changed from the rumors that had been around for thousands of years? What if Lilly meets a man who turns out to be a Dryad like herself? What happened to Declan and Finn, as well as Debby and Rio will be in this second book of The Lycans' Broken Luna. Are you ready to explore more Realms with Lilly and her mates?