Rice By Manuel Arguilla

"A book to rival TWILIGHT and VAMPIRE DIARIES, and one that will have you wanting to keep reading until the very last page! If you are into adventure, love and vampires this book is the one for you!"
--Vampirebooksite.com (Turned)

CRAVED is Book #10 in the #1 Bestselling series THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, which begins with Book #1, TURNED!

In CRAVED, 16 year old Scarlet Paine struggles to find out exactly what she’s becoming. Her erratic behavior has alienated her new boyfriend, Blake, and she struggles to make amends, and to make him understand. But the problem is, she can barely understand herself what’s happening to her.

At the same time, the new boy in school, the mysterious Sage, comes into her life. Their paths keep intertwining, and although she tries to avoid it, he directly pursues her, despite the objections of her best friend, Maria, who has her own eyes set on Sage. Scarlet finds herself swept away by Sage, who takes her into his world, past the gates of his family’s historic river mansion. As their relationship deepens, she begins to learn more about his mysterious past, his family, and the secrets he must hold. They spend the most romantic time she can imagine, on a secluded island in the Hudson, and she is convinced she has found the true love of her life.

But then she is devastated to learn Sage’s biggest secret of all: he is not human, either, and he has only a few weeks left to live. Tragically, just at the moment when destiny has brought her greatest love, it also seems fated to tear them apart.

As Scarlet returns to the high school parties leading up to the big dance, she ends up in a huge falling-out with her friends, who excommunicate her from their group. At the same time, Vivian rounds up the popular girls to make her life hell, leading to an unavoidable confrontation. Scarlet’s forced to sneak out, making matters worse with her parents, and soon finds pressure building from all sides. The only light in her life is Sage. But he is still holding back some of his secrets, and Blake resurfaces, determined to pursue her.

Caitlin, meanwhile, is determined to find a way to reverse Scarlet’s vampirism. What she finds leads her on a journey to find the antidote, deep into the darkest corners of rare libraries and bookstores—and to an ancient discovery she can hardly imagine.

But it may be too late. Scarlet is changing rapidly, barely able to control what she’s becoming. She wants to be with Sage—but fate seems set on tearing them apart. As the book culminates in an action-packed and shocking twist, Scarlet will be left with a monumental choice—one that will change the world forever. How much is she willing to risk for love?

18 year old Caitlin, abandoned by her family, enters a new school and feels an instant attraction to Jonah.But before their romance can blossom, Caitlin finds herself changing. She is overcome by a superhuman strength, a keen sense of smell, a tremendous power, and by feelings she does not understand. Her eyes are opened to a hidden world, and she, as an outcast, finds herself caught between a werewolf pack and a vampire world.And caught between two loves.Caleb, a mysterious and powerful vampire, rescues her from dark forces. He needs her help. And she needs him.But their love is forbidden. To fall in love would be to risk it all, to risk a war between races that could destroy them all.But it is a love that transcends time and place, a love too powerful to resist. A love that will force them to decide whether to risk it all for each other…

DANGER BOYS #1 Namanya Bruce Spencer Smith. Usianya 25 tahun, tampan, menawan, mapan, kharismatik, dan ribuan julukan baik lainnya. Namun sayang, di balik semua prestasinya, Bruce justru hidup di dalam sebuah kutukan. “Ingat, Bruce, kau hanya akan jatuh cinta sekali. Dan satu-satunya orang yang akan kau cintai adalah aku.” Sialnya, Bruce tidak menginginkan kutukan itu terus menghantuinya meskipun ia sangat mencintai Sang peri baik hati yang telah mengutuk hidupnya. Demon Princess, begitu sekarang Bruce memanggilnya setelah 15 tahun kutukan itu menghantuinya. Eva Lovandra Huglof, seorang model cantik yang kiparahnya tidak diragukan lagi di dunia modeling. Eva menjadi model dengan bayaran tertinggi di Hollywood. Suatu hari, karir yang telah dibangunnya selama bertahun-tahun nyaris hancur saat ia ditemukan di sebuah ruangan hanya berdua dengan seorang laki-laki angkuh bernama Bruce. Bertahun-tahun berlalu setelah Eva memustukan untuk tidak lagi mengenal Bruce. Tiba-tiba pria itu datang hanya untuk menghancurkan hubungannya dengan Alex… Akankah Bruce merelakan Eva untuk Alex setelah dulu ia melukai gadis itu? Atau haruskan Bruce melakukan segala cara untuk mendapatkan Eva lagi karena hatinya mustahil berpaling dari gadis itu?

In the high-stakes world of politics and royalty, two young men from opposite worlds find themselves drawn together by fate. Alexander "Alex" Morgan, the golden boy of American politics, struggles under the weight of his father’s expectations and his own repressed desires. Meanwhile, Prince Liam of Norway, the rebellious crown prince, battles the constraints of royal duty and his playboy reputation. When a chance encounter at a gay-friendly bar leads to a passionate night, neither man is prepared for the fallout when their identities are revealed. As jealousy and ambition threaten to tear them apart, they must confront their families, their secrets, and their feelings. Will they choose love over duty, or will societal expectations keep them apart?

Nicolette being married to the Alpha who is mated to another wasn't anything she wanted yet circumstances brought she and the Alpha of the red moon pack together, a marriage of convenience, that's what her marriage is all about. Constantly living in fear that someday her husband will leave her and go back to his mate was a nightmare she couldn't get rid of. Though left by his mate to elope with her boyfriend, Xander cares for his wife, Nicolette dearly. He might not love her but there is nothing he would do for her, in fact she was his present existence. There was nothing between him and his mate anymore yet he never rejected her. Somewhere at the back of his mind, there is a tiny hope of being with the one Moon goddess has given him, only that she is not ready to accept the responsibility of being his Luna. Does an Omega stand a chance where the mate of her husband is? Sooner than later, Nicolette must either fight for what is rightfully hers and embrace her destiny or lose it all starting with her marriage. And that Sooner was on her doorstep, yes! Her husband's mate was coming back after three years. She knew that it meant trouble. Her marriage is her world and she will do anything to keep it. Being an omega is not an easy thing in the world of the werewolves but then even worse was being an omega accused of frolicking with the enemy. Nicolette must fight to save both her marriage and her name. But what happens when the very husband she has been fighting for seems to have been connected with the death of her parents? a tale full of passion, betrayals, pain and above all, love.

Caitlin and Caleb awake in ancient Israel, in the year 33 A.D., and are amazed to find themselves in the time of Christ.

Ancient Israel is a place of holy sites, of ancient synagogues, of lost relics. It is the most spiritually charged place in the universe—and in 33 A.D., the year of Christ’s crucifixion, it is the most spiritually charged time. In the heart of its capitol, Jerusalem, lies the Holy Temple of Solomon, inside of which sits the Holy of Holies and the Ark of God. And in these streets, Christ will take his final steps to be crucified.

Jerusalem teems with people of all religious backgrounds and faiths, under the watchful eye of Roman soldiers, and their Prefect, Pontius Pilate. The city also has a dark side, with its labyrinthian streets and maze of alleyways leading to hidden secrets and Pagan temples.

Caitlin now, finally, has all four keys, but still, she must find her father. Her search takes her to Nazareth, to Capernaum, to Jerusalem, following a mystical trail of secrets and clues in the footsteps of Christ. It also takes her to the ancient Mount of Olives, to Aiden and his coven, and to more powerful secrets and relics than she’s ever known. At every turn, her father is just a step away.

But time is of the essence: Sam, turned to the dark side, has landed back in this time, too, and as he unites with Rexius, leader of the evil coven, they race to beat Caitlin to the Shield. Rexius will stop at nothing to destroy Caitlin and Caleb, and with Sam on his side, and a new army behind him, the odds are in his favor.

Making matters worse, Scarlet arrives back in time alone, separated from her parents. She roams the streets of Jerusalem on her own, with Ruth, and as she begins to discover her own powers, she also finds herself in graver danger than she’s ever been. Especially when she discovers that she is holding a great secret, too.

Pinakasalan ni Stella si Charles sa tulong ng abuelo nito dahil sa pagmamahal. Lahat ay gagawin niya upang mahalin din siya ng binata. Naging makasarili siya at inagaw ito sa babaing tunay nitong mahal.Sa loob ng tatlong taon, ang akala niya ay nagkaroon na siya ng puwang sa puso ng asawa. Ngunit lahat ng sakripisyo at pagpababa sa pagkatao ay hindi nagbunga ng maganda. Matapos pirmahan ang divorce paper, umalis siyang baon sa puso ang lungkot at saya.Sa paglipas ng panahon, her true identity was exposed. But her soft heart was totally gone. Sa muling pagtatagpo ng kanilang landas, maibabalik pa ba ang dating Stella?

Nastenka Theodor kehilangan segalanya dalam semalam—keluarganya hancur, namanya terhapus, dan hidupnya berubah menjadi pelarian. Keluarganya hancur di tangan Mikhail Romano, pria yang dikenal sebagai raja tanpa mahkota di dunia mafia. Dengan identitas baru sebagai Natalia Arman, dia masuk ke lingkaran Mikhail, menawarkan dirinya sebagai wanita simpanan. Semua demi satu tujuan: menghancurkannya dari dalam. Tapi Mikhail justru malah menawarkan hal yang tak ia duga: Menjadi pasangan kontrak! Meskipun enggan, Nastenka akhirnya menyetujuinya demi pembalasan dendamnya. Tapi siapa sangka, semakin dekat ia pada Mikhail, ia semakin sulit membedakan mana tipuan, mana perasaan. Dan tanpa Nastenka sadari, perlahan ia mulai terjerat oleh pesona Mikhail dan menghadapi dilema atas perasaannya sendiri.

Di dunia di mana setiap manusia berusia 18 tahun akan diuji oleh Bulan untuk mengetahui apakah mereka keturunan manusia biasa, penyihir, atau werewolf tersembunyi — seorang gadis yatim piatu bernama Lyra menemukan bahwa dirinya bukan hanya werewolf biasa. Ia adalah keturunan darah murni terakhir, yang ditakdirkan untuk menjadi pasangan sejati raja serigala yang brutal, Alpha Kaelen — pria yang membenci segala sesuatu tentang cinta. Namun, Lyra tidak mau diperbudak takdir. Ia ingin memilih jalannya sendiri. Sementara itu, dunia werewolf berada di ambang kehancuran akibat pemberontakan, pengkhianatan, dan rahasia kelam yang mulai terungkap. Akankah Lyra menaklukkan takdirnya dan menyelamatkan dunia para serigala, atau justru menghancurkannya? ---

“Siapa kau—“ “Diam dan cium aku,” bisik Caspian. Elora belum sempat mengeluarkan umpatan saat Caspian mengunci tatapan mata Elora dengan sepasang mata biru kobalt yang bagai berpendar dalam remangnya koridor * Elora, seorang creative director di sebuah perusahaan periklanan, Dreamcatcher, mengalami perubahan besar dalam hidupnya setelah bertemu Caspian, model sekaligus pemilik perkebunan anggur terbesar di Queenstown, New Zealand. Insiden pada suatu malam kembali mempertemukan mereka berdua, dan membuat Elora mengetahui bahwa dirinya ternyata adalah manusia serigala … dan juga jodoh yang ditakdirkan Hëna, sang dewi bulan, untuk Caspian. Caspian sendiri tengah disibukkan dengan upaya mengusut dalang di balik kematian Cooper, sahabat sekaligus Beta dalam Sacred Storm, kawanan yang dipimpin Caspian. Takdir yang mempertemukan Caspian dan Elora, dan takdir pula yang memisahkan mereka, seiring dengan terungkapnya kasus kematian Cooper dan juga fakta tentang siapa Elora sebenarnya. “Liar, spontan, berani. Aku menyukainya,” bisik Caspian di telinga Elora. “Tapi sayang sekali aku sudah bersumpah tak akan melakukan apapun padamu … sampai kau mengizinkannya. Jadi tunggulah sampai aku berhasil mendapatkanmu.” “Jangan bermimpi.”