Renaissance Backgrounds

À seulement 24 ans, Maeve D'Almeida porte le poids du monde sur ses épaules. Orpheline, elle a sacrifié ses rêves pour élever son petit frère Elias de seize ans et subvenir à leurs besoins en travaillant dans un restaurant prestigieux. Son cœur, meurtri par de douloureuses déceptions, s'est blindé contre l'amour... jusqu'à ce que Tristan Johnson fasse irruption dans sa vie. Héritier d'un empire économique, Tristan déploie tout son charme et sa séduction pour conquérir Maeve. Elle cède enfin, croyant avoir trouvé l'amour véritable. Mais cette illusion vole en éclats quand elle découvre sa grossesse : Tristan révèle alors sa vraie nature, celle d'un manipulateur sans scrupules qui lui propose cyniquement de l'argent pour avorter. Le destin bascule lorsque Céleste, la mère de Tristan, accueille Maeve et Elias au manoir familial. Ce qui semblait être un refuge devient un enfer. Tristan humilie quotidiennement Maeve, la rabaissant au rang de domestique tandis qu'il parade avec ses conquêtes sous ses yeux. Tout change avec l'arrivée de Nicolas, le frère cadet de Tristan. Charismatique et bienveillant, il s'oppose aux abus de son aîné et rend à Maeve et à son frère, leur dignité. Entre eux naît une attraction magnétique, une promesse d'amour authentique. Mais le cœur de Maeve reste déchiré entre la passion toxique qui l'enchaîne à Tristan et l'espoir d'un bonheur sincère avec Nicolas. Quand Maeve perd tragiquement son enfant et décide de partir, Nicolas la supplie de rester : « Tu mérites mieux, Maeve. Laisse-moi te prouver que l'amour n'a pas à faire souffrir. » Mais Tristan, rongé par la jalousie, est prêt à tout pour récupérer celle qui lui échappe... même à détruire son propre frère. C'est alors que Céleste révèle un secret qui bouleversera à jamais l'équilibre de la famille Johnson.

"I don't care what you say, Maya. You might say you want to be independent, but that doesn't mean you're not mine. You're mine, Maya." He growled angrily. I stepped back in shock, I'd never seen this side of him before. I was shocked but yet turned on. ~*~ Maya is a good girl barista with a dream to open up her own café in New York City Alexander is a broody and mysterious billionaire who needs her as his Personal Assistant, and in more ways than that too. They come from wildly different backgrounds, but they bond with their shared desire for each other, and when these two worlds collide... All hell is ready to break loose. The Billionaire's Assistant is a dramatic romance novel that is bound to leave you feeling different emotions all at once.

Evelyn Vion is an ordinary woman with big aspirations of becoming a renowned writer. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Maxwell Fierez, a 30-year-old billionaire from a wealthy and influential family. Despite being aware of the vast differences in their worlds and backgrounds, they find themselves in a secret relationship. The question remains - how far will their forbidden love take them? Against the backdrop of Maxwell's father's disapproval and the challenges that lie ahead, fate seems determined to separate them. Unexpectedly, Evelyn discovers she is carrying their child, but she chooses to keep this news to herself. Until their paths cross once more, and Maxwell comes face to face with Evelyn's child, whose piercing blue eyes mirror his own. How will their smoldering resentment, buried anguish, and relentless urge to conceal drive them forward?

Pendant quatorze ans, Adelyn Reed a été l'épouse parfaite pour un homme qui ne l'a jamais aimée. Elle a abandonné sa carrière, ses rêves, sa voix, tout cela pour Brent Reed. En retour, elle n'a reçu que de l'indifférence froide alors qu'une autre femme, Luna Herold, la soi-disant amie d'enfance et collègue de son mari, prenait doucement sa place. Même sa propre fille a commencé à admirer cette femme plus qu'elle. Mais la trahison a un point de rupture. Le jour où Adelyn voit la tendresse de son mari réservée à quelqu'un d'autre... quelque chose en elle se brise. Et cette même nuit, en route pour voir sa mère hospitalisée, Adelyn est impliquée dans un accident affreux et meurt, mais la mort n'est pas la fin pour elle. Lorsqu'elle ouvre les yeux, elle est de retour deux ans dans le passé, avant la trahison et les mensonges répétés. Avant que sa vie ne soit détruite. Cette fois, Adelyn ne sera plus la même femme. Elle réclamera sa carrière, défiera la famille qui l'a contrôlée, réécrira son destin et, plus important encore, elle n'aimera plus jamais Brent Reed. Mais alors qu'Adelyn s'élève, quelque chose d'inattendu se produit. L'homme qui l'ignorait autrefois... commence à la remarquer. Le mari qui ne s'en souciait jamais... commence à la poursuivre. L'amour pour lequel elle a supplié... est maintenant offert librement. Il est trop tard car cette fois, Adelyn n'attend plus. Maintenant, c'est lui qui est à genoux en train de supplier. Adelyn pardonnera-t-elle ou reprendra-t-elle jamais Brent ?

Four teenagers embark on a journey and face a harsh world of adulthood, only to realize that despite differing backgrounds, their experiences bear notable parallels. Their journeys are marked by deception, hidden family secrets and trials that could jeopardize everything they stand for. Axl is from the wrong side of the tracks, living a less privileged life. He has an unshakable bond with North, who is at the top of the elite ladder. Aspen befriends Merit and pulls her into their circle, both girls coming from a wealthy background. When Axl becomes an unwavering source of support and comfort, the roles are reversed and the decisions made by each of them will shape their futures. The only difference between them is that Axl has nothing to lose. Their lives are impacted by the actions and choices of their parents. It’s a slippery slope as they try to navigate the precarious position of importance and try to avoid the enemies they never knew they had.

In the picturesque coastal town of Altea, Spain, lives Estrella Marquez, a young woman whose heart beats to the rhythm of adventure. Working in her family's seafood restaurant, she dreams of a world beyond the familiar shores. One fateful day, amidst the vibrant melodies of a local music festival, Estrella's path crosses with Samir Benali, a charismatic French Moroccan musician. Despite their differing backgrounds, a connection sparks, leading them on a journey that transcends borders and challenges tradition. Against all odds, they discover that love, like music, knows no boundaries. With echoes of Spanish and Moroccan culture, the novel paints a vivid portrait of love's resilience and the transformative power of shared dreams. Waves of Wanderlust: The Altea Odyssey is a journey filled with the intoxicating notes of love, the clash of cultures, and the harmonious melody of two souls finding their way in a world that often demands conformity.

When struggling artist, Ava, meets the charming and enigmatic billionaire, Max, she never expected to fall so deeply in love. Despite their vastly different backgrounds, the two are drawn to each other like moths to a flame. Max is enchanted by Ava's free-spirited nature and passion for art, while Ava is swept off her feet by Max's wealth, power, and the glamorous world he inhabits. But when Max proposes, Ava is torn. She knows that marrying Max will mean leaving her old life behind and becoming part of a world that she's not sure she belongs in. Max promises her a life of luxury, but Ava worries that she will lose herself in his world. As they prepare for their wedding, Max and Ava must confront the challenges that come with their vastly different backgrounds. Max must prove to Ava that he loves her for who she is, not just because of her beauty, while Ava must learn to trust Max's intentions and find her place in his world.

Cassie Hale had survived all her life by being invisible, the one who slips through hallways, voice barely above a whisper, every fear and aching want buried in a diary she swore would stay hidden. Until it didn’t. One cruel click, and “The Quiet Girl’s Unquiet Desires” explodes across Renaissance Academy’s gossip page. And worse the fantasies were about the three untouchable Alphas who rule the school. Caspian, the golden hockey captain whose Northwood blood makes him lethal on ice and off. Luka, the dark-eyed musician whose rogue scent still carries the wild edge of richest territories, the South wood. Ash, the brilliant, silver-tongued class president whose lineage were said to be the wisest, the Westwood. Three rival wolves, three enemy packs, all shoved into the same academy to learn how to leash the beasts inside them. Cassie braces for destruction. Instead, the school can’t look away. Her shame becomes their obsession. And the Alphas finally notice the quiet girl whose words taste like mate-bond and heartbreak. But the ones who stole her diary aren’t done. They’ll dig until the very end. With more enemies rising everyday, and the mate bonds with the territory's heirs. What could possibly go wrong?

Melanie Campbell was someone who loved keeping to herself and while sending numerous applications to several places, she made a small living working as a waitress in a tiny restaurant to earn as much as she could to provide for herself and her ailing grandmother. With the recommendation of her close friend, she applied for and gets called into an interview where she met him… Calvin Sinclair was the heir to his parents' group of companies after the unfortunate demise of his older brother and he worked exceedingly hard to be just as perfect at his job as his brother would have been, even agreeing to an engagement to a famous model and family friend, Linda Thorne. He comes across Melanie who is hired as his personal assistant and who has an unmistakable resemblance to his fiancée, Linda and he is intrigued. Will the two end up falling hopelessly in live with each other despite their difference in backgrounds and what is expected of them? Or will they settle for what they are told to have and be with the people who would benefit them the most?

Ryan  Miller was the President's youngest son who lusted after everything under the skirt. He was tagged as the school playboy but yet, he was the most brilliant student in the school and wouldn't wanna lose his crown for anything else. He loathed being disputed and despised putting his prestige at risk. He was asserted to be wicked and treated people like scrap, especially females He was challenged by a Lady who got a scholarship to the school for the riches. Not only did she take away his crown but she also wouldn't condone any form of immorality. Along the line, something transpired that made her cohabit with her disastrous nightmare. How will she cope under the same roof as Ryan Miller? Will she be able to tame the president's son? How will society treat them since they are from different family backgrounds? Will she be able to cope and fulfill her dream? "I'm ready to let go of my reputation, just to be with you" Ryan pledged, will he be able to accomplish it?