Robert Cialdini Influence: The Psychology Of Persuasion

Even before marrying Wayne Cooper, I knew he had a fierce sister-in-law. He would always tell me to never get into a fight with her. After we marry, we spend Christmas Eve at his parents' house for the first time. I'm forced to bustle around in the kitchen as I prepare a feast for over a dozen people. Meanwhile, Wayne's family lounges in the living room. They chatter away while enjoying the fruits I've washed and sliced. As I place the last dish on the table, Wayne's brother and sister-in-law, Kyle Cooper and Lucy Wren, arrive. When I want to take my seat, I discover there isn't one for me. That's when Lucy snorts and says sarcastically, "I heard you're a good wife who's obedient and easygoing, Melanie. I have to say that your cooking is… mediocre, though." This infuriates me. I'm about to retort when she turns to my mother-in-law. She says, "I think you should do the cooking from now on, Gloria. Your food is delicious…"

Hindi sinasadya o sinadya man ng Tadhana na mag-krus ang landas ng lasing na si Bethany at nagtatanggal stress lang na si Gavin ng gabi ng engagement party ng ex-boyfriend ng dalaga; naniniwala sila na may malaking purpose ang pagtatagpo nila. Pagkatapos kasi ng gabing iyon ay sunod-sunod na ang naging interaksyon ng dalawa hanggang sa may mamuong pag-ibig at tuluyang mahulog ang damdamin sa bawat isa. Ngunit subalit datapwat, kagaya lang din ng ibang relasyon at pareha; susubukin sila ng panahon, huhubugin ng mga problema at susukatin ang tatag ng music teacher na si Bethany Guzman at ng abugadong si Gavin Dankworth kung hanggang saan aabot ang binhi ng pagmamahalan nilang naipunla.

The supernatural creatures of the world have long been governed by The Council, made of representatives of each faction: werewolves, vampires, witches, and fae. The Council’s main goals were to keep the existence of magic from humans and keep any one group from becoming too powerful. Legends of a creature, a hybrid capable of being more than one supernatural creature, have existed as long as the beings themselves. A hybrid would be able to topple The Council, and whichever faction they were loyal to would rule with ease. As such, the purposeful creation of such a creature was forbidden. In 2012, ancient vampire Elias Elhassan found Claire Luna. After years of living in and out of the oncology ward, the 26-year-old was ready for death. Until he approached her and offered her a way to live without the constant pain she had become so accustomed to. 24-year-old Colin Lucin, the youngest, bastard son of the Alpha of the Half-Moon pack, did not want much from life. After a childhood filled with loss and pain, he was more than satisfied to be the pack’s nurse and stay out of the way of his father and eldest brothers. But in order to maintain a long-held pact with a local coven, once every generation, a witch is destined to mate with a wolf of the Alpha line. Thrown into a political battle that neither knows anything about, Claire and Colin are forced to navigate a centuries-old web of lies, torture, and manipulation. Though they are fated to be together, can they trust each other’s words? Can they even survive long enough to find out? Trigger warnings: Depictions of: violence, blood, language, sexual content (to what degree is yet to be decided) Implied: abuse, sexual content

"Mira!" She hears her name being called sweetly, and feels the presence of someone whose voice bring more warmth than her husband's. "Mira!!" A voice who warns her and loves her more than she could ever imagine, and a being whose unrequited love would never be. Memories of lingering attachment to a woman and a family she is unfamiliar with, and a new family with many dark secrets to hide. A repetition of history and a forbidden love that can never be. Still someone hiding in the shadows devotes himself to bringing her happiness. He who is a being with the greatest sins amongst them all. 'A devil' as they call him. Dedicates his life to her. Was history wrong, or is there more to the tale of these two.

"Salamat at dumating ka sa buhay ko. Ikaw lang ang babaeng minahal ko ng ganito. Mahal na mahal kita at gusto kitang maging masaya, kaya ipapangako ko na isa sa mga araw na ito, makakakita ka na ulit."

Lyric had spent her life being hated. Bullied for her scarred face and hated by everyone—including her own mate—she was always told she was ugly. Her mate only kept her around to gain territory, and the moment he got what he wanted, he rejected her, leaving her broken and alone. Then, she met him. The first man to call her beautiful. The first man to show her what it felt like to be loved. It was only one night, but it changed everything. For Lyric, he was a saint, a savior. For him, she was the only woman that had ever made him cum in bed—a problem he had been battling for years. Lyric thought her life would finally be different, but like everyone else in her life, he lied. And when she found out who he really was, she realized he wasn't just dangerous—he was the kind of man you don't escape from. Lyric wanted to run. She wanted freedom. But she desired to navigate her way and take back her respect, to rise above the ashes. Eventually, she was forced into a dark world she didn't wish to get involved with.

Jonathan Hamilton, seorang pria paruh baya berkebangsaan Inggris yang harus kehilangan teman hidupnya untuk selama-lamanya, Febrianne Emily Maheswari Hamilton. Seorang wanita berkebangsaan Indonesia. Akibat kematian sang istri yang teramat dicintainya membuat Jonathan begitu larut dalam kesedihan, bahkan hampir memutuskan untuk menyerah karena tak kuat menahan rasa sakit yang terus menggerogoti relung hatinya. Hidupnya terasa begitu hampa tanpa kehadiran istrinya. Namun, kenangan bersama mendiang istrinya kembali memunculkan secercah harapan... Pria itu sadar kalau kisah cinta mereka belum berakhir. Ya, kematian bukanlah akhir dari segalanya. Sebab ia percaya meski tubuh terpisah, namun hati mereka tetap satu. Untuk selamanya. Simak kisah selengkapnya di sini.

For the past three years, Rhett has traveled the western continent hunting the creatures and monsters that crossed through to their realm. For three years they have searched for a way to bring back the queen of shifters, Lamia, and Kellen the king of werewolves. While Royal Beta of New Moon, Mike Pike holds the kingdom together with the abandoned queen Tala, fighting the dark army and numbers depleting by the day. King Mathias searches for Odiea hoping she can bring back his beloved queen. Rhett is sent on a journey into the unknown mountains to find the leader of the northern Lycans - Nyctimus. Little does he know he will find more than he bargained. When Ashe tasks him with an unfavorable way to reopen the veil between realms, Rhett must choose between his friends. Still mourning the loss of Jonda and leaving their child to be raised by others, Rhett comes across a hybrid like no other. One that can help reopen the veil between realms and hopefully prevent him from having to betray his friend.

"You are no wife to me, do you get it?" He said, stepping forward crushing my already thinned personal bubble. "I am marrying you because of circumstances. The sooner you feed that to your peanut size brain, the better it will be for you and me. Do you understand?". Pushing me back against the wall with so much force it made me grunt at impact. Intense pain shot through my body when he pressed himself on me. It was like he was trying to ram me into the wall or something! - idiot- Big fat S-O-B. All these curses were going through my mind. All I want to do now is scratch his arrogant face and give him a feel of his own medicine. However, in this compromising position, I am right now! I can hardly move. So, all I did was look straight into his eyes and glared back with the same intensity. I try to break free by pushing and squirming. Alex had me in a grip so tight it felt like a hulk holding me down, so hard that it was painful. I tried to look away, but his voice made me freeze. "Answer me. Do not look away when I am talking to you bit*h!”. “Do-You-Get-What-I-Just Said? Or do I need to make myself a little clearer? hmm?" "Yes, I get it. I'm-Not-Your-Wife." "Believe it or not, I have no interest in being your wife," I said, more like spat it out, it was like poison coming out of my mouth. "Why are you smirking at me ?" he asked. Completely oblivious to what is about to come. I composed my happiness concealing it with my ‘I’m am innocent, like a kitty look’. "Oh, you're about to find out," I said.

All is fair in love and war. “You belong to me now” he growled. Astrid, stood naked before Kael, the ruthless Red Moon Pack alpha. His piercing gaze scrutinized her untapped power. Astrid never imagined her life would be anything more than a constant battle for survival—until she met Kael, the brooding alpha with secrets as dark as his gaze. Bound by fate, their connection ignites a passion so consuming it sets her very soul on fire. But with her unborn children growing inside her, Astrid's powers wane, leaving her vulnerable to Lavinia, a power-hungry matriarch and mother to the Manx she had come to love. Determined to destroy everything she holds dear. As war looms and betrayal strikes from the shadows, Astrid and Kael’s love is tested in ways they never expected. From desperate battles to forbidden, heated nights in each other’s arms, their bond becomes both their greatest strength and most dangerous weakness. With her fire threatening to consume her and enemies closing in, Astrid must make the ultimate sacrifice to save her family. Will her love burn eternal, or will fate tear her away from everything she holds dear?