Penguin Classics The Count Of Monte Cristo

Born to meet. Fated to love. "Listen to the silence. And you shall find the answer to your heart." When Clover Hon sensed somebody turning on the black van she was hiding beside, she immediately slid in sneakily without giving it much a thought. The only thing she knew was that she gotta escape. She was never going to continue being a sex slave. Never! But whose van was it? Did she really escape from trouble?

Si Alona Adarna, isang contestant sa Miss Pasig City 2020, ay hindi inakalang magbabago ang kanyang buhay nang makilala niya si Neil Custodio, isang napakagwapong billionaire na nagmamay-ari ng pinakatanyag na Airline Company sa Philippines ang Tropical Air at hurado ng patimpalak. Sa isang lihim na relasyon na walang kasiguruhan, nahanap ni Alona ang kanyang sarili sa isang mapait na sitwasyon—minamahal niya si Neil, ngunit para kay Neil, siya ay tila isang palamuti lamang-isang lihim na kasamang nagpapalipas ng oras. Sa loob ng dalawang taon, ang kanilang tago at masalimuot na relasyon ay lumalim, habang si Alona ay tinutulungan ang kanyang ina na magpagamot mula sa lupus sa Australia. Ngunit dumating ang oras na kailangan ni Alona tanggapin ang mapait na katotohanan—si Neil ay ikakasal sa iba. Ang huling gabi nilang magkasama ay nagbunga ng isang lihim na nagpapabago sa kanilang kapalaran at kailanman hindi maisasaayos ng tadhana. Habang si Neil naman, sa una ay masaya sa kanyang bagong kasal kay Wilma, hindi niya alam na may isang malalim na sugat sa kanyang puso na iniwan ng pagkawala ni Alona. Limang taon ang lumipas, Tahimik na pinalaki niya ang kanyang kambal at dala ni Alona ang lihim nila Emerald at Aniego. Sa kanyang pagbabalik sa Pilipinas, hindi inaasahang magkrus muli ang landas nila ni Neil-isang pagkikita na puno ng hindi inaasahang mga rebelasyon. Paano niya haharapin mag-isa ang pagiging dalagang ina na dulot ng huling gabi nila ni Niel?Makakayanan kaya niyang ipagtapat ang lihim ng kambal?At si Neil,paano niya tatanggapin ang katotohanan?Magdududa ba siya o mararamdaman ang masakit na katotohanan na sila'y kanya nga?

Power, position and throne are what the Ashcroftians only wanted. They will kill if they need to. An endless war that feels just like a children's game, a floody blood flows just like the water in the river, and wine is much more expensive than people's lives. And yes! It all exist only in the nation named Ashcroft. After the long drought and hunger for justice and equality, one woman (Princess Sapphire Welshly Sylverstein) will return stronger, bolder and even smarter to change the whole nation's seances about "life". And surprisingly another long lost precious gem of the Knightwalkers will appear to continue his father's legacy. After everything is settled, this man can't still figure out what's missing on his part late until he realized that it was the woman whom he's with back in the city (Japan) that he wanted to spend most of his time. But this time it's becoming more allonomous to take action to follow his heart as he got rivals both in the throne and in the woman she treasures most. He then focused more on becoming a good ruler of Knightwalker Empire and for the main time set aside his feeling for Sapphire and instead ask his best friend to look after her, but the case won't always be the same as his best friend did the most unexpected action that will change him forever. This is why we should never entrust our belongings to someone else, as looks can be deceiving and remember that the devil was once an angel-therefore be careful who you trust. Upon the lost of his love the visionary finally happen. He became harmful and hatred consumed him until a year later, a young lovely Princess will come home with the same purpose.

A prodigal son returns home, after the news of his father's death reached him overseas. As the heir to a multi-billion company owned by his late father, he returns home to find a step brother he never knew he had, and a lot of trouble and danger waiting for him.

Mu Qianmei woke up and found that she had turned into a little girl. When she merged the memories of the previous owner of this body, she realized that this place was called the Yugu Continent. Though she was weak then, she never believed that women were inferior to men. Since she could have the chance to live twice, she would surely make the best of it and become the conqueror of the world! Follow Mu Qianmei on this conquering journey.

Ia pikir ia hanya perlu melupakan masa lalunya dan menguatkan dirinya untuk masa depan. Hanya saja siapa yang bisa mengira jika masa depan bahkan tidak lebih baik dari masa lalu? Ketika Quinn harus memilih menjadi selir ke-sekian seorang bangsawan kejam, atau menjadi istri sang Jenderal berhati dingin dari masa lalunya.

Late at night, when I think I'm alone, I feel his breath on the side of my face, and I know--he's watching me. Ever since I moved into this ancient mansion to take care of my sick aunt, I've been experiencing strange things. When I discover she has a boarder, a mysterious, sexy artist who lives on the third floor, I think some of that is explained. The bumps in the night. The whispers from the shadows. But once Dalton and I are properly introduced, the strange occurrences don't stop. If anything, they are amplified. When I close my eyes at night, it's his face I see. It's his hands I feel. It's his lips I taste. The more I get to know him, the more I realize I don't know him at all. Dalton's not the kind of man that buys a woman flowers and makes her feel all warm and fuzzy. No, he's the kind of man your mama would tell you to run from. Cold. Dangerous. Complex. And now that he wants me, I learn he is more than that. Possessive. Controlling. Diabolical. I should leave this place before it's too late, but I know I can't. Whatever it is that's sunk it's fangs into him, it has me, too. He has me, too. For better or worse. 'Til death... Whispers of the Devil is a dark romance which some readers may find disturbing. Proceed with caution.

Marcus Adrian Lee. Adrian. Just saying your name makes my heart race so fast that I could barely breathe. I never wanted to fall for you...but I did. It was a cliché really, but I just couldn't help myself. I'm not sure if was your subtle charm or that certain sadness in your voice that drew me to you but all I know is that you're a habit that I could never kick. Will you ever see me the way that I saw you? Will I ever have the courage to finally admit my unrequited feelings? And will the day ever come when I'll finally be able to hear the words, "Madison Rain Rivera, I am in love with you, too."? Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

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Ten years ago, Mara's older brother disappeared just outside of their home town. With no clues, everyone believed that he'd just run off. But Mara knew better. She vowed to continue the search. Despite being called crazy, she believed the local legend about a portal to another world. The Old Oak Archway. Now, after all these years, Mara has found a way through.What she didn't expect was to find on the other side was her brother living happily with the Golden Draygons.Suddenly, Mara is claimed by the King and the portal is closed. She is stuck on a planet filled with dragons and thrust into a struggle for power everywhere she turns.But, Tohr is determined to win her hand and her heart to keep her with him. Mara quickly learns that when a Draygon makes up his mind, he will stop at nothing to make it happen..*Adults Only* *Explicit Scenes* *Extreme Violence* *Hot Dragon Shifters*The Book of Mara is created by Leann Lane, an eGlobal Creative Publishing Signed Author.”