Renaissance Period Of Literature

Billionaire heir Alexander Sterling is tired of his mother’s relentless matchmaking with spoiled socialites. In a desperate move to escape, he proposes a contract marriage to Elena Carter, a struggling waitress he met on a drunken night at a restaurant. She sees it as a golden ticket to cover her mom's medical bills, unaware she’s stepping into a life of cold indifference and relentless torment. Bound for three years, their marriage is filled with icy glares and unspoken pain. But in their second year, a mistake leads to an unexpected pregnancy. Fearful of his wrath and threats of Eleanor, Elena hides the truth, enduring his cruelty in silence. As time passes, Alexander begins to feel something he never expected. But pride keeps him from showing it. On the verge of the third year, unable to bear the suffering any longer, Elena disappears, presumed dead. Devastated, Alexander is haunted by regret, not knowing she has survived and given birth to their twins. Years later, fate brings them back together this time, as equals. Wealthy. Independent. A mother of two. Elena is no longer the fragile woman he once controlled. But their reunion is complicated by the arrival of Matteo De Luca, a ruthless Italian billionaire with a vendetta against Alexander and an interest in Elena. With enemies on all sides and unresolved emotions between them, will love conquer all? Or will the past destroy any chance of redemption?

Prince Alex Windsor was born to rule. Duty, tradition, and a royal engagement bind his future, until Nick Peters storms back into his life. The rebellious son of a billionaire with presidential ambitions, Nick was Alex’s first love, his greatest secret, and the one person he was never meant to see again. But fate has other plans. A drink kiss reignites their buried desires, thrusting them into a whirlwind of passion, scandal, and betrayal. As powerful enemies conspire to tear them apart, from blackmailers to assassins, Alex must make an impossible choice: his crown or his heart. With the world watching and the monarchy at stake, can Alex and Nick defy the odds and claim their own destiny? Or will duty, deception, and a past that refuses to die keep them apart forever?

Alexandra Lykos had lived on the fringe of the pack's territory her whole life, her family granted sanctuary when their own pack had been slaughtered. She'd never even met another lycan outside their family until after her 18th birthday when the pack's Alpha came to claim her as his mate. Her entire future had been signed away by her parents before she could even talk, never once telling her about the fate that awaited her. Now all their strict rules and refusal to let her go on a single date made sense. How was she supposed to navigate through this new life she was thrust into? A life she didn't even want, but was contractually obligated to live, with a man she despised with every fiber of her being?

Ethan Donovan's world was shattered when his ex-lover Liam abruptly walked out, leaving him to pick up the pieces. Just when he thought he was finally moving on, an unwelcome invitation to Liam's wedding arrives, shattering the fragile peace Ethan had so painstakingly rebuilt. Determined to reclaim his dignity, Ethan hatches a plan - he will attend the wedding with a fake boyfriend in tow, a charming distraction to make his ex jealous and prove he's thriving. Enter Riley Bennett, Ethan's mysterious and alluring new neighbor, who agrees to play the part. As their pretend romance blossoms, an undeniable spark ignites between the two men. But Riley is harboring a dangerous secret - he is a werewolf, and his past is quickly catching up to him. When Ethan discovers Riley's true nature, his world is turned upside down. "You're a werewolf? And you didn't think I deserved to know?" Ethan's voice trembles, his emotions a storm of betrayal and confusion. Riley steps closer, his tone laced with regret. "I was trying to protect you, Ethan. I didn't want this life to touch you, but now...I can't lose you either." As the threat of Riley's past looms, Ethan must decide whether he can trust this enigmatic man and embrace this new, extraordinary reality, or if he should walk away for good, even if it means shattering his own heart.

Si Belle, isang ordinaryong kolehiyala. Tanging nais niya lang ay umuwi pagkatapos mag-aral. Hindi niya talaga gusto ang kursong kinuha niya, ngunit wala na siyang ibang pagpipilian pa. Until one day, nakilala niya ang professor na nagpabago ng college life niya—si Engr. Cy. Ang pinaka-intimidating at stiff na lalaking magiging malaking bahagi pala ng buhay niya.Sila ang dalawang taong magkaiba ng priorities at estado sa buhay. Magkasundo kaya sila? Daan na ba ito para mabuksan ang puso nilang pinaglumaan na ng panahon? O magiging paraan lang ito para masaktan sila?

"Aku akan datang, sebagai badai yang akan menghancurkan kalian!" Menemani sang kekasih berjuang dari nol adalah kesalahan fatal yang dilakukan Josephine Orville. Semua pengorbanan yang dilakukannya berbalas pengkhianatan. Bukannya bersyukur memiliki kekasih yang rela membantu membiayai kuliahnya hingga lulus, Dexter justru bermain api dengan teman masa kecil Josephine. Chelsea Melden, yang merupakan anak dari pemilik rumah sakit tempatnya mengabdi menjadi pilihan alternatif untuk masa depan yang lebih cerah. Bagaikan sampah yang sudah tidak lagi berguna, Josephine dicampakan. Dibuang ke jurang, lalu namanya pun dibuat tercemar. Namun, tujuh tahun kemudian wanita itu muncul kembali untuk menghancurkan mereka yang telah menyakitinya.

Selected, Laurent's Lab" The invitation came several days later, after I had given up all hope of ever earning an internship. An invitation to work for the King of Vampires. The most revered vampire in all of Moon City, and the only vampire still linked to Royal blood. ~~~~~ When Dalia was accepted to work in Laurent's Inc, she didn't expect to ever meet the King of Vampires, not until she finds that the gorgeous, cocky, ancient vampire had been the blue eyed tormentor of her wet dreams. The most ruthless of all vampires in Moon City, Jacob St. Laurent didn't get the title "King of Vampires" by being easily swayed or by falling in love. He would do anything in his power not to see that happen. But fate always had a way of being a b*tch

On my son’s birthday, my husband had asked his first love to pick our son up from our home. While I stubbornly refused to let him go, a huge fire broke out in the hallway during our standoff. I was struck by falling debris, and blood started streaming from my head. However, my son was unharmed as he lay beneath me. My husband, who was a firefighter, came forward to rescue us. But he handed the only gas mask he had to his first love. “Miss Leia has a weaker constitution. Dad, please get her out first. Mom, wait for the other firefighters to save you!” I watched them leave with a faint, bitter smile. It appeared that they had both forgotten my severe asthma and the fact that I would die without a gas mask.

The protagonist of this story is a young adult fan of classic dice role-playing games; suddenly the protagonist awakens in a world of magic and fantasy in the body of the final Boss of a magical castle; Accompanied by his loyal Generals, the protagonist will experience the greatest adventure of his existence using the title of Witch-king as his middle name.

How do you secure both a great love and a great future? Can we have it both at the same time, when we want it to happen? What it the great love does not provide us with any assurance that that we will have a bright future as planned? Will you give up your great love in order to have a bright future? Or will you take the risk of foregoing a bright future in exchange for a once-in-a-lifetime love? Raven made the most difficult decision of her life by breaking Zebastian's heart. Zebastian Dawson is Esmeralda and Mateo Dawson's youngest son. He just came from a simple family which is why Raven's family doesn't want her to take him seriously. Raven was guided by her mother to select Axel Hayes, a well known businessman in town who owns a large car company in the country. She gave up her love to make her parents proud and to ensure her future and the good life she has had since birth. A life she believed that Zebastian is incapable of providing.. But life is full of surprises... Zebastian and Raven's paths crossed again inside the world's largest corporation where Raven needs to speak yo the CEO amd asked for assistance.. To her surprise, Zebastian owned the company and he promised to make Raven suffer in exchange for the assistance she was asking for.. A man's retaliation against a woman who turned her back on him when he had nothing to offer...