pride goes before a fall

Jim has always wanted what he can't have—Alyson Langford. Since the moment he saw her, he’s been denying his feelings for her, ignoring the void in his heart he knows only she can fill. Everything about them was wrong, the kind of wrong that felt so right. But none of it mattered. Not the terrible timing. And definitely not the mess it would create if Jim made a move on his best friend’s baby sister. No, none of it mattered. Until it did.

A CHRISTMAS LOVE STORY Single mom Sparkle Pearce needs this temporary holiday housekeeping job working for a reclusive billionaire. But her sexy, aloof boss pulls at Sparkle's heartstrings and her long-denied desires in unexpected ways. Kaleb Brantley never got over the loss of his wife and son, and he's shut himself off from happiness, love, and the holidays. But Sparkle and her sweet daughter bring laughter into his life. And living with his new maid ignites a passion he can't ignore. After one glorious night in Sparkle's arms, will this beauty be the Christmas miracle that changes the beast forever?

What was it like to grow old? Graduate college? Have a career in life? Get married and have your own family with your own kids? I am Celene Monte and I dreamt of those once maybe somewhere in my other ninety-nine lifetimes. Once the hands of the clock struck at twelfth midnight on the 22nd of April again, the day I turned eighteen, I died all over again and reincarnated to another world. And now this will be my 100th new cycle of life to live before turning 18. But I didn't knew that in this lifetime, new things would begin again when I met a crazy but famous lead vocalist of Dare, the Interhigh Academy's most famous band. And a very stubborn girl who was determined to beat Dare and dream to become the best band in the world. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wordcount per chapter excluding the Prologue: 1200-2000 words A/N: Happy Reading to all!

When Riley's homophobic mother finds her with a girl, she sends Riley to New Orleans to live with her father. When she comes in contact with the grey eyed Aiden, her father's friend, she can't deny there's a spark between the two of them. She dislikes him cause he is always controlling. And he's extremely attractive, something Riley finds annoying. But meeting Miles for the first time, Riley can't help but feel the spark between Miles and her. Despite their differences. But what happens when Riley finds out the men who stole her heart are something she least expected? Something she never thought existed.

Warning! Mature Content! *Excerpt* "Does it make you nervous when I stare?" His voice was laced with sinful passion. "Will you hate me if I do this?" His dark gaze took in her entire frame. "I am obsessed with you, Delaney." *** Delaney, a beautiful woman, only wished for one thing - A peaceful life, and perhaps, a little touch of financial independence. But throughout her childhood, life gave her a contrast to her wish. She grew up knowing nothing but hatred from her family, and eventually, from her fiancé too. For three years, Delaney paid for a sin she never intentionally committed - losing her virginity to a stranger. This innocent mistake chattered her life and her relationship with Blaine. He detested her so much. But one question is: Why hasn't he called off their engagement? Gradually, Blaine was becoming the man she hoped he'd be. She'd secured a job at a prominent company too... She was already inching closer to her dreams when suddenly, he resurfaced - The stranger who had almost ruined her life three years ago. This stranger who was perfectly built for sin turns out to be Blaine's boss, the most dreaded Adonis Langston. And this time, he wanted more than just a one-night stand... Poor Delaney's life was set into panic once again. Little did she know that she had also cast her spell on her soon-to-be boss, who turns out to be Adonis's childhood best friend! Oops! Financial Independence, power, and fame at its peak... All hell is about to let loose as these three men are never known for surrendering. She had all she needed to exert revenge on those who'd hurt her, depending on the decision she makes. But in all of these, she is about to face the biggest betrayal of her life.

Memiliki kekuatan aneh yang 'katanya' adalah sebuah kecelakaan yang dilakukan salah-satu profesor saat meneliti mereka. Hidup di dalam sebuah teror kematian yang terus-menerus menghantui mereka. Memaksa mereka untuk mengingat sebuah kesalahan yang mereka lakukan. Alice,Xander dan Logan bertemu dalam kasus itu. Mereka menutup diri dari dunia lain dan berusaha untuk menjauh dari teman-teman sekolah mereka. Berusaha mencari kebenaran dari 'fakta' yang mereka lupakan atau 'sengaja' mereka lupakan?. Namun ketika 'Kematian' hampir merampas kehidupan mereka, sosok lain yang berasal dari negeri jauh memberikan mereka petunjuk. Menunjukkan apa yang harus mereka lakukan, agar kembali 'mengingat'apa yang mereka bertiga lupakan dan menyebabkan teror terus-menerus menghantui mereka. Di awal turunnya salju di penghujung tahun, mereka bertiga memulai petualangan untuk mencari sosok yang bisa mengembalikan ingatan itu. Sementara di antara mereka bertiga. Xander adalah pemuda misterius yang tau akan hal itu. Xander yang memimpin langkah mereka menemukan penyelesaian di permasalahan mereka. Dan Xander malah membawa Alice dalam sebuah ikatan perasaan yang sulit untuk dijelaskan, asmara. Membuat gadis itu bertanya dalam benak nya. Apakah...Xander ada hubungan nya dengan masa lalu-Nya?

Lucas and Jackie finally had their happy ending after a series of heartbreaks from a love-struck enemy. Now, they are about to start their life with their baby, focusing on building their future and career. Their love for one another is stronger than ever and each day, Lucas learns what love feels like for a man who never believed in love. But when a bad boy falls, expect many outcomes. A new enemy has come, and it will take Lucas and Jackie's love and trust for one another to stand against them. Family drama and romance with chaos becomes the order of the day.

Malam itu, Ella Midiana secara tidak sengaja memergoki Alan Pratama bersama seorang laki-laki, Ella mengira Alan adalah seorang gay. Kesalahpahamanpun terjadi. Alan Berpikir Ella lah yang menyebarkan rumor mengenai dirinya. la selalu mempersulit dan menjadikan Ella seperti babunya. Seiring berjalannya waktu, mereka kian dekat. Kesalahpahaman mereka satu sama lain akhirnya terkuak. Ella ternyata tidak seperti yang Alan bayangan dan Alan pun begitu. Suatu ketika Ella sadar bahwa ia telah jatuh hati pada Alan. Ketika ingin mengungkapkan perasaannya, ia tidak sengaja mendengar percakapan Alan dengan seseorang. Alan mengatakan bahwa dia tidak mencintai Ella dan tidak berencana untuk bersamanya. Ella patah hati, padahal dia berpikir Alan baik padanya karena dia juga menyukainya. Akhirnya ia mulai menjauh. Alan tidak bertanya mengapa Ella tiba-tiba menjauhinya, mungkin dia tahu penyebabnya atau memang ia sengaja melakukannya, agar Ella menjauh darinya.

After an explosion in Philadelphia, Mike loses his mother while his fiance, Rose , is at the verge of dying. He vows within himself to take up the fight and put and end to the national crisis. His best friend, Steve who was a brother stood with him in the fight. He goes through too many life seeking encounters in his course to know the truth behind the crisis. But he is stunned by a strange discovery. The head of the secret organization behind the crisis happened to be his biological father who his mother had left pathways to find. Was he going to put an end to his own father? While battling with this reality, he also finds out that his best friend, Steve, was not who he thought him to be. Steve was a traitor who was sent by his father to keep an eye on him. Justice demands that he end his father and best friend, Steve while bond calls on him to do otherwise. While standing at this crossroad, an outbreak of a deadly virus sought to wipe the whole country. Will this be the end of the United States of America? The answer now rested upon his shoulders.

"I'm Aiden Hart's secretary!" I shrieked over the phone. "Calm down, Charlie. It can't be that bad." I heard amusement in Emily's voice. My roommate's attitude did nothing to soothe my nerves. "It's not bad; it's a disaster!" I convinced. "I can't work for someone as hot as him! I can't breathe around him!" I might have been on the verge of a panic attack. I was supposed to work for his father, the well-respected sixty-eight-year-old Alexander Hart, not his youngest son! This wasn't what I agreed to! Less than a month ago, my dear friend died while working at Hart Global Corporation as the CEO's secretary. Now, I was about to replace her while investigating the truth behind her death. I thought I was prepared to enter the snake's nest, but I clearly underestimated the enemy… Aiden Hart was the purest embodiment of my sexual fantasies, and believe me, after four sexless years, I had more than too many of them twirling inside my brain. Every day, I found my boss more and more alluring, and I could only protect my weak heart by repeating my newly created mantra... "Don't fall for Mr. Hart... Don't fall for Mr. Hart... Don't fall for Mr. Hart."