Portrait Of A Lady Book

“And what you tried today,” I winced in pain as he held my nape from behind before turning me around. I peered up at him in fear while he stared down at me with his intimidating eyes. His eyes were thundering. Leaning down further, he made my pulse rise. Being so close to him— a man, no less, I could see the clear spec of blackness inside his dark eyes. They were so raw and so dark and so piercing. “I would suggest you not try it again,” he added, his bottomless brooding eyes burned into mine, “because no matter how hard you are going to try, you are never going to get out of here without my permission. Away from my sight,” he vowed in a menacing tone that had no expression at all. “Don't get your hopes high.” Tears split down my eyes while he studied my face. “You like escaping. Don't you?” He explained to me in a condescending tone. “Let's see how you are going to try now with my eyes on you— all the time." “You can try all you want, but you can never break my spirits!” I looked at him, directly in his eyes without blinking. His eyes were still focussed on my face as he slowly stepped around me. “Do you mean it?” His voice was strangely soft, “Maybe I cannot. But.. ” Adding to his intimidating aura. Shaur. “No.. ” I whispered. “I can break him.” His gaze met mine in an instant. “You seem to have forgotten your own mental capacity of understanding certain situations. Let me refresh it for you.” His eyes seemed to burn holes at me. “I'd rather not get blood on your dress.” WARNING: This book contains strong language, dubious situations, deception issues, manipulations, abduction and dark romance.

"All I've ever wanted to do was travel the world, experience new cultures and find myself amongst the museums and tourist spots. Unfortunately, my father has other plans for me. Being the only heir to take over the family business, I have no choice in the matter." From Italy to New York, the fashion scene is vast but her heart longs for more and when a green eyed stranger is forced into her life, her perspective soon changes. From family secrets, hidden histories and car chases, Emiliana uncovers much more than she bargained for. Her bodyguard is her only salvation but is he harboring secrets of his own?

Coral learns her entire life had been a lie, she’s forced to come to terms with the fact that she comes from a long line of Pure Elemental Conjurers whose abilities and genetics are very unique in their world. Coral is told she’s a fire elemental, and not just that, she’s what society calls an Elementalist. A unique elemental with the ability to not only control the four main elements of the earth, but has an unlimited amount of power. Her rear ability has only been seen once, on her ancestor, and due to the purity of her family’s bloodline she inherited that ability from that ancestor. Coral will slowly struggle to maintain her sanity among a world of abnormalities, especially when her identity becomes revealed and everyone at the academy finds out she is the illegitimate daughter of Steven Carter and Bella Ray. This revelation puts her directly into the spotlight, and her words and actions constantly draw the attention of students. More than once, Coral will be forced down by her insecurities and fears, and the new revelations regarding her parent’s death.

Charlotte Astor's heart is broken. She's had her eyes and dreams set on her childhood love, Edward, until she learns he's getting married to her cousin. So she sets on a path of revenge: to scandalize everyone in the conservative Atlanta society by getting engaged to her boss. When Logan, the mysterious obscure billionaire who owns the building where she works enters her life, he threatens to pull her in another direction and steal her heart- though she doesn't know it yet. --UPDATED DAILY--

Si Tiffany Chua ay lumaki sa hirap at laging napapabayaan ng kaniyang ama at lola dahil sa dugong Chinese na nagtatangi sa kaniya mula sa kanilang paboritong anak, ang kapatid niyang si Ronald. Sa kanyang pagsisikap na mabuhay at umasenso, natanggap siya bilang sekretarya ni Lincon, isang istrikto, malamig, at walang pakialam na boss na may lihim na pagkatao sa likod ng kaniyang matigas na anyo. Isang araw, inalok siya ni Lincon na magpanggap bilang asawa niya para sa isang personal na dahilan, at dahil sa kawalan ng pagpipilian, tinanggap niya ang alok. Ngunit hindi naging madali para kay Tiffany ang mapabilang sa mundong ginagalawan ng kaniyang boss, lalo na nang bumalik ang dati nitong nobya, si Jillian, na nagbigay ng hamon sa kanilang kasunduan. Sa kabila ng mga pagdurusa, nagawa pa ring ibuhos ni Tiffany ang buong pagmamahal kay Lincon, kahit alam niyang may ibang laman ang puso nito. Ngunit sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon, nalaman ni Lincon na nagdadalang-tao si Tiffany sa anak nila. Sa isang trahedyang nagdulot ng panganib sa buhay ni Tiffany, napilitang ipanganak ang kanilang anak via C-section habang siya ay nasa coma. Kasabay ng pagsilang ng kanilang anak, susubukin ng kapalaran ang hangganan ng pagmamahal at pagsasakripisyo ni Tiffany, pati na rin ang mga damdaming pilit ikinukubli ni Lincon. Pipiliin ba niya ang muling nagtangkang magbalik na si Jillian, o ang babaeng nag-alay ng lahat para sa kaniya—si Tiffany?

Elle Smith is struggling. She's flat broke, in between jobs, and the only one providing for her nephew. The only job offer for her is stripping, and she's so desperate she might take it. Recommended by a friend, she then enters a strip club, where she catches the eye of Trevor Gomez, and she's not sure if that's a good thing. He's mysterious, handsome, and controlling. Then here comes Drake Saber; he is grumpy, strict, and protective. But when Elle’s life falls apart, she realizes that these two men might be the only ones who can keep her safe. Until when will she let her innocence last?

"Three whole weeks! How unfair for a wife to lock away her precious jewel from her husband". Sean Montgomery , raised and bred in Larouse, Choiseul - St . Lucia falls into an unwanted burden of null. Unsure of whom to turn to , he makes a decision which threatens to crumble all that he has worked for. The shadows has entangled his wife Abigale and his daughter Suzie is struggling with the onset of puberty. Now Abigale decides to punish him by not giving him the one thing he yearns so much for. " Her smooth silky body. Her sweet fruit lips !!!". This was a torture Sean couldn't bare to handle.

Isabella Harrington is twelve years old when she is adopted by the Gray family. Henrietta Gray is her mom's friend who takes her under her wing after her parents' death.  However, the moment she sets her eyes upon their younger son, Weston Gray, six years older and a typical bad boy, she knows that he's trouble. Can she deny the attraction that she feels since the moment they clash with one another? Can she deal with the tornado called Weston Gray? With every moment spent in his company being charged with emotional upheavals, how will the innocent Isabella save her heart? Can she forget the moments spent with him when he leaves home for his further studies? What will she do when he returns back with a girlfriend? What will she do when she realizes that she has fallen for him? What will she do when his girlfriend announces their upcoming wedding?  Will Weston Gray own up to his true feelings for the girl he had set his eyes upon since she was twelve years of age? Or will he marry a girl he has no feelings for? Read Isabella's story as she falls for her foster brother and the upheavals that she goes through. With plenty of twists and turns, this powerful and passionate love story will surely make you emotional!

A wrong decision Alysia has regretted throughout her life. To be lost for a long time in the company of her father. She wasted times that she could still be with it. After knowing she inherited all the wealth. Her stepmother was angry and wanted to get what she had.

Christina McQuinn, a 16-year-old witch, and her mother, once again change residence out of fear of being exposed to mortals, this time ending up in Italy. Christina is dissatisfied and fed up with constantly moving, but knowing her mother, she has to come to terms with this decision. However, the young witch does not know yet how much her life will change in this country - especially when Christina meets the mysterious Oliver.