Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes

Skye Emerson has spent most of her high school years invisible, until a chance encounter lands her in the path of Knox Callahan, Stonebridge High’s golden boy and captain of the hockey team. Cold, cocky, and impossibly popular, Knox lives for the rink and hates distractions. But when Skye accidentally ruins his shot at a scholarship tryout, she becomes his biggest problem and his unexpected obsession. Forced to work together on a school fundraiser, their rivalry spirals into tension, secrets, and stolen glances. But Knox has something to prove to everyone, and Skye has scars no one sees. He’s chasing the NHL. She’s trying to survive senior year. Falling in love was never part of the plan. In a world where reputation means everything, can two broken hearts survive the pressure or will their love shatter on the ice? Find out in Iced Hearts and Halftime Kisses.

Sette’s only choice was to kill her mate. Her whole existence is tangled with a curse. A love she’ll once have. A life she couldn’t hold. The man she couldn’t save. The curse will take the life of her mate, Lane Emerson, the Alpha. To kill him in her own hands means she doesn’t have to suffer his death. To kill him before she’ll love him was Sette’s mission. But what can Sette do when the heart is stronger than the mind? What can she do when she’s slowly slipping to the curse? Will she save him to savor the time they have left or kill him so she could save herself from dying pain? Only one thing Sette knows. It’s either her love will save him. Or kill him. This is the first installment of Dival Sisters.

To escape harassment and bullying at an elite university owned and dominated by mafia, Ren Ralph makes a desperate deal with the city’s most feared mafia boss, Ciro Don. In exchange for protection, Ren agrees to become Ciro’s fake lover, used as a toy. At first, it’s all business, but what starts as a fake relationship soon turns into dangerous obsession, Ciro wants more control, he wants to possess Ren, he becomes jealous of people around Ren. When Ren learns he wasn’t randomly selected, but specifically chosen to be in this situation, he tries to run but Ciro snaps. “I want him here, Now.” As the war between rival mafia families escalates, Ren is kidnapped and tormented. Ciro stops at nothing to get him back, and when he does, he possesses Ren. “I don’t want you as my toy, I want you as a wife.”

“I need this job, Ralph, and I’m willing to do anything to get the job, I mean anything you want.” I told him, walking over to his side and sitting on his table, spreading my legs to give him a good view of my thong. “What makes you think I would fall for this cheap act of yours, what makes you even think I’m interested in your body?” he asks me, his eyes fixed on my cleavage. “I know you like me, Ralph, you can’t take your eyes off my body, I see you drooling when I walk by and I know you want more of me. Besides, how can you not want more when you’ve had a taste of me already. You popped my cherry, remember?” I asked him, putting my legs on his armchair, fixing my eyes on his. “Fine, you win, you got the job, goddamit! Just get out of my office before I do something stupid.” He yelled at me, pulling his hand through his hair in frustration. I smiled excitedly as I jumped down from the table, heading for the exit. “And Victoria, ”he called out to me as I opened his office door. I turned with a raised brow praying in my heart that he doesn’t change his mind. “Be very careful around me, I can be very dangerous when provoked. This emotional blackmail won’t work on me all the time. The next time you try to seduce me again, I won’t hold back, I would screw you right here on the bare table,” he warned me sternly. I know that was meant to sound like a threat, yet I moaned at the thought of him bending me over on his table and screwing my brains out.

Sa loob ng apat na taon, wala nang ibang pinangarap si Elize Monteverde kundi ang maikasal sa kanyang nobyo na si Calvin Sarmiento. Subalit sa araw mismo ng kanilang kasal, hindi sumipot si Calvin sa simbahan dahil mas inuna nitong tulungan ang kababata nito na humingi rito ng saklolo. Dahil labis na nasaktan, nagpasya si Elize na makipaghiwalay sa nobyo, magpakalayo-layo at muling makipagkasundo sa kanyang pamilya na nakasamaan niya ng loob mula nang piliin niya ang tawag ng pag-ibig kaysa sa pakiusap ng mga ito. Sa muling pagbangon ni Elize, muli niyang bubuuin ang kanyang buhay at mga pangarap sa tulong ng mga taong tunay na nagmamahal sa kanya. At kung kailan inaakala ng dalaga na maayos na ang takbo ng kanyang buhay, saka niya makikilala si Rafael Dominic Del Fierro o Ralph, ang bilyonaryong kinatatakutan ng lahat dahil sa magaspang na pag-uugali nito. They will share one drunken night together, prompting Ralph to offer her marriage the next day. “K-kasal? Hindi ginagawang biro ang kasal, Mr. Del Fierro,” ani Elize, puno ng pagtutol ang tinig. “And who told you I’m joking? I’m dead serious. Marry me, Ms. Monteverde.” “P-pero bakit? It’s just a one-night-stand!” Umangat ang gilid ng labi ni Ralph. “I only have one reason, your brother is my enemy. Now, you marry me or you will never ever go back to your family.” Napasinghap si Elize, nanginig. Ano na naman ba iyong pagkakamaling nagawa niya?

Nathaniel Cole, vice captain of the school soccer team, has always had a passion for the sport. But his enthusiasm is often overshadowed by his intense rivalry with Seth Emerson, the team's captain. The tension between them is palpable, and their constant bickering has finally pushed their coach to the limit. In a surprising move, the coach decides to take drastic measures, forcing Nathaniel and Seth to put aside their differences and live together for nearly five months. Unbeknownst to Nathaniel, Seth harbors a secret: his mother's abusive and homophobic behavior has left him feeling vulnerable and alone. Seth has never dared to reveal his true self to her, fearing the consequences. As Nathaniel and Seth navigate their forced living arrangement, they begin to see beyond their differences and discover a spark of attraction. But will Seth's secrets and fears tear them apart, or will they find a way to overcome their obstacles and love each other openly?

After completing my studies overseas, it's time for me to marry Cynthia Norton, my childhood sweetheart. But on the day I'm supposed to pick up the wedding tuxedo, I see my tuxedo, which is a custom-ordered suit that's worth a million dollars, being worn by Theodore Hasting, the low-income student Cynthia is currently sponsoring. When I demand that the tuxedo be returned, I get called the homewrecker instead. People even mock me for being a boy toy who wants to take the shortcut by clinging to a rich woman. Cynthia tells me Theodore has never experienced wearing a wedding tuxedo before, so she wants me to graciously give him the chance. I like doing charity work the most. Since I can give a million-dollar wedding tuxedo away, I should just give the marriage contract away too. Then again, not anyone can simply accept the marriage contract meant for me, the heir of the Emerson family.

"Whatever you’re to say, say it five feet away! Don’t come near me!" she stammered. "Says the same girl that was hugging me in the hospital like her life depended on me?" In a quick action, he drew her nearer. Her hand placed hard on his chest, trying to steady herself from slipping. "And you’re doing the same now." She tried to struggle, but who was she kidding? When it comes to him, she is powerless, already having lost control of him. Seven years ago, Diana was betrayed by the man she loved. On her birthday, Michael drugged her and humiliated her online, claiming she was nothing but a means to an end. Left alone and pregnant, Diana survived the shame and raised her daughter. She rebuilt her life and buried her past. Now, Michael is back. He is a powerful mafia leader who doesn't recognize Diana or knows he has a daughter. He thinks she is weak, but Diana is planning her revenge, on her quotes for justice, she wants to destroy him but she realizes that her old feelings of love and hatred are still tangled together. Author’s Note: ️ This novel explores dark themes such as trauma, betrayal, and emotional abuse. Some scenes may be distressing to sensitive readers.

Semua orang iri pada Nikki, seorang gadis yatim piatu yang berhasil menikah dengan pria dari keluarga konglomerat. Suaminya tampan, lembut, dan kaya raya. Namun, tak ada yang tahu bahwa pasangan ini hanya berbagi ranjang, tetapi tidak impian. Obrolan mereka tak pernah sejalan. Di depan orang banyak, sang suami tampak sempurna luar dalam, sosok suami idaman. Namun, saat malam datang dan dia tertidur, yang dia sebut dalam mimpi adalah nama wanita lain. Bahkan setelah sang istri melahirkan sepasang anak kembar laki-laki dan perempuan, hatinya tetap sedingin es, tak pernah luluh. Sampai akhirnya, selembar surat gugatan cerai membuat sang presdir yang biasanya berkuasa harus duduk di kursi terdakwa. Melihat istrinya rela meninggalkan anak-anak, bahkan menolak harta benda hanya demi berpisah darinya, pria itu tiba-tiba merasa panik. Apakah selama ini dia telah salah paham pada istrinya? Saat kembali ke rumah, yang ada hanyalah bayi-bayi yang menangis meminta susu, ranjang dingin dan rapi, serta vila mewah tanpa istri. Semuanya ternyata tak lebih dari tumpukan baja dan semen. Ketika sang presdir yang selama ini terobsesi dengan cinta akhirnya sadar bahwa dia telah jatuh cinta pada mantan istrinya, sang mantan justru telah menjadi pewaris yang tak bisa dia jangkau. Nikki: "Pak Ralph, kalau mau kejar aku, antre dulu ya. Mending kamu pulang dan urus anak-anak." Ralph menggendong anak kembar dengan tangan kiri dan kanannya. Wajah tampannya tersenyum tipis. "Anak-anak masih kecil, belum bisa jauh dari ibunya. Lebih baik kamu yang urus." Saat pembantu membawa koper si kembar masuk ke rumah, pria itu tiba-tiba keluar dari kotak kardus besar. "Aku boneka manusia untuk anak-anak. Kamu juga bisa menganggapku robot pintar. Ada layanan tambahan di diriku, yaitu sebagai penghangat ranjang."

"You want to know what secrets I am hiding?" Dacre asked and I swallowed nervously. I nodded my head. "Well then you should submit to me," He said as his eyes darkened. "Submit?" I asked in confusion. "I will let you in on my secrets, and in exchange, you give me yourself. You are going to be mine...just mine." For every wound the world would inflict on Dacre, I would gladly let the blue eyed boy ravish me whole. Every. Single. Time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dacre Caldwell has been given a mission to complete that he wants to see through to stake a claim on the alpha title. Love is the last thing on his mind. But when he stumbles upon a brown-haired girl, everything turns upside down. Clarissa Emerson has never liked boys. She thinks their heads are filled with bricks. But she finds herself increasingly attracted to the blue-eyed boy who has vowed to unravel secrets-not only of himself but of her body and soul.