Self Help Books To Read

Lily never imagined she’d end up married to Ethan, her sister's boyfriend. But now, she finds herself under the same roof with Ethan and his family, her life taking an unexpected turn. Caught in the web of her confusion, anxiety, and the judgment of her family, Lily is left feeling more isolated than ever before. Once a close-knit and loving family, the atmosphere now crackles with resentment. Lily’s every move is scrutinized, and the disapproval from her own family is overwhelming. Her desire for acceptance seems impossible as the weight of her actions presses down on her. However, there’s one person who still offers her warmth, Mommy Maita, her mother-in-law. Unlike the others, she tries to make Lily feel welcome, offering her kindness and comfort. But Lily can’t help but question whether this kindness is genuine or just a way to keep up appearances in a family already torn apart by scandal. Ethan’s attitude towards Lily only complicates things further. His anger is palpable, and he seems resistant to accept her as his wife. Lily is left in the dark, wondering why he’s so hostile, when all she wants is a connection. But with every passing day, the emotional gap between them widens, and Lily is left questioning her place in this fractured life. Torn between her desire for love and the turmoil surrounding her, Lily struggles with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. As expectations and societal pressures weigh heavily on her, she starts to wonder if she’ll ever find a way out of this mess. Lily finds solace in her friends Miya and Rafael. They offer her the understanding and support she desperately needs, reminding her that maybe there’s still hope in a world that seems determined to tear her apart.

Peachy is the bread winner of the Family. She support her siblings and help her parents in financial matter. She tried to applied on a Coffee Shop owned by Addyson Sullivan. She really work hard to please her boss. She's the type of girl with a humor and jolly person. Opposite of Addyson's attitude. The quiet one, always serious. No social life. Just focus on her work and businesses. But despite of their differences, they clicked and became close and couldn't stop falling for each other. They suppress their feelings but it gets deeper as time goes on. It's not easy for them having a relationship. Specially, Addyson's is her boss and her parents is so religious and wants her to marry a man. The conflict prevents them from continuing their love plus they have different states in life. But even though there are many obstacles, they fought for it. Addyson, will do everything just to be with Peachy. She's willing to give up her wealth. But when her grandfather got sick he request to got engaged on the man that he thinks its better for her. It's Edmond Honteveros, who has a secret crush on addyson and will do anything to get her. Peachy, has no choice but to break-up with her, so that addyson doesn't have to suffer. She stayed away even though it was difficult and she still loved her and Just for the sake of her family. She knows that they will not accept their relationship. They are far apart in life. They are poor, addyson's family is rich. But fate made a way for them to meet again. Years have passed since they were apart but their love for each other remained. This time, nothing can stop them. They won't let them be separated anymore.

Catherine Alcantara is a blind girl who is raised by her Aunt Amelia. She is been raised in the dark like no one knows she exist, she never left her home either, until her Aunt Amelia told her that she is getting marriage it is arrange marriage with someone she doesn't know. She doesn't agree with it, but her Aunt Amelia made a deal with her. If she agrees to marry she will tell her everything about her including her mother. She spent her life existence not knowing her true identity, that is why when her aunt make a deal with her, that she can't say no. James Ramirez is a composer and songwriter he owns an entertainment company who has many popular artist. He lives extreme and dangerous adventures people wants the life he has because he has the looks, money and fame. But people doesn't know behind that life he is really restrained inside, the guiltiness he has within him. He doesn't get along well with his father for a reason , his father is a politician running for president. That is why when his father propose an arrange marriage he can't say no even he want to. He has no choice but to say yes. When this two people meet, what will happen between them. One person who is searching her Identity and doesn't know how the real world works. Another person who is restrained with his whole life. How can this two people help each other finding their own freedom and true identity. what challenges will awaits them?

Lilianna was the daughter of a successful businessman, their life was perfect but there's one thing in Lilianna's life that she's been longing for. A mother. Her mother died in a car accident when she was young. Her dad did his best to raise her alone and provide her all the love a father could give. Finally her dad found someone who would love them or so they thought. Alejandro Fray Eleazar was a billionaire who once indebted his life to Lilianna's father. The time came when a news came to him, Lilianna's father's sudden passing and all of his company suddenly went bankrupt. He knows that there's something wrong going on, he wants to pay back Lilianna's father by igniting their company and saving all the properties that've been left to Lilianna. When her stepmother was notified that Alejandro wants to help she proposes a deal to Alejandro saying that in order to strengthen the company he must marry her daughter. Lilianna's stepsister, but in all of their shock Alejandro declined saying that he will only marry Lilianna and if not he will not be helping their company from bankruptcy. Alejandro takes this chance to claim Lilianna and stop her from avoiding him, because ever since something happened to them two years ago from that bar, Lilianna was doing her best not to cross paths with Alejandro. Thinking that what happened to them was a mistake because Alejandro was his father's friend. But Alejandro was determined to make Lilianna his, even the big difference of their age doesn't stop Alejandro. From him paying Lilianna's father back and making Lilianna his wife, he feels like he's hitting two birds with one stone.

BOOK 1: Seducing The Gay CEO BOOK 2: Akitin Ang Fiance Kong Tomboy We already witnessed the cute roller coaster love story of Zachary Villanueva and Gillian Guzman in SEDUCING THE GAY CEO. Pinatawa, pinasaya, at pinaiyak tayo ng STGC, finally the wait is over, mga ka STGC readers, let’s all welcome the story of their son, Earl Zach Villanueva. Earl Zach was now ready to make us feel the butterflies in our stomachs and set the standard. Earl Zach Villanueva, a.k.a. Zacky, is the eldest son of Zachary Villanueva. He gets almost everything he wants in life. At his young age, his father already trusted him with the whole company, but there was a private property island that he wanted to get, but he couldn't get it because it was owned by his dad's friend. So when his father's friend asked for help to let his daughter be engaged with him, he immediately agreed. Zacky doesn't believe in love, so it's not up to him to marry anyone. He has never seen his daughter because she grew up in the province, but the desire to get that island pushed him to do that. Arranging a marriage with that girl is easy, but he is so shocked and challenged at the same time when he hears something about that girl. The person who will be engaging with him is a tomboy. "Seduce her and make her a straight woman, and if you do that, the island you want from Palawan will be yours." Those are the words that his father's friend said to him. Makakaya kaya ni Zacky na gawing tunay na babae ang mapapangasawa niya na isang pusong lalake?

Alina Lauraine Santiago is finally beginning a new chapter—college life in the city, away from the shadows of her painful past. But freedom doesn’t erase trauma, and the emotional scars of her father’s abuse and her family’s struggles still cling tightly. Determined to make it on her own, Alina juggles part-time jobs and photography gigs to support herself and help her siblings. Then she meets Harold—charming, kind, and seemingly perfect. But behind his smile lies a truth that leaves Alina shaken and betrayed. After a devastating encounter, she runs from everything. It’s only through the love of her best friends that she finds the strength to return to university and face the pieces of her broken life. That’s when Grayson enters the picture. They’ve crossed paths before, but never like this. A simple deal brings them together, and what starts as casual quickly turns into something more. But when Alina discovers she’s pregnant, fear and uncertainty force her to make an impossible decision: leave Grayson behind without telling him the truth. Years later, fate brings them back together—and Grayson still doesn’t know he’s a father. As they reconnect and old feelings resurface, Alina must confront the secret she’s kept for so long. When Grayson finally learns the truth, their fragile reunion is put to the ultimate test. Just as they begin to rebuild, a new threat rises from the past—one that could destroy everything they’ve fought to protect. Can love be made from pain and second chances? Or are some wounds too deep to ever truly heal?

Moans. I hear moans. "Ugh! Faster!" I covered my ears like an innocent child hoping that they would quite down. I ran back down the kitchen and drank a glass of water. I'm not paid enough for this. Thinking back and I was already regretting my life decisions— NOT! Now that I have discovered how much of a big womanizer this fiancée of mine is, I think I now have a reason to dump him. Disguised as his maid is so hard just to get intel unto what his true colors actually are. Honestly wasn't the best idea, but it definitely is the most efficient one. I sat on the counter of the kitchen and rested my head on the table over my folded arms. Perhaps a nap might help innocent me up. Just when slumber finally came, I heard sloppy footsteps coming down the staircase. The "young master" finally finished his business. I went to meet them at the bottom of the stairs to greet his lady friend safety on her way home. "I can't wait for tomorrow night," she said in a seductive tone and batted her lashes on him. I held back my urge to barf. Her arms are all over him as if she was the drunk one when in fact it was my good for nothing fiancé. "You're too loud," Timothee replied as it was his way of rejecting girls. And yes, another girl cried that night. She won't be expecting to sleep with him again. As the lady went out the door, I look at the young master. His hair wet, topless and jeans unbuttoned. "Don't drool over me, scullery maid." And with that he went back up. Jerk!

Everything started at the conflict between the siblings of the king. Conflict that bring their future into the great distruction. Thinking that his eldest son would bring true success to the kingdom, he had no doubt that he had to be the next king, and didn't bothered thinking twice before giving him the throne. He never believe what his younger son told him about his brother and ignore all the bad issues. Prince Artemis, lovingly and caring to his constituents was deeply sadden thinking that he failed his people and his mother. His father didn't even give him a chance to prove his worth, instead' he was driven away and was branded as an immoral prince. Prince Dator, as a natural greedy prince didn't contented of what his father punishment, he secretly give an order to kill Prince Artemis. He is also the reason why Prince Artemis accused raping. Unknown to the awaited danger, Prince Artemis traveled alone. But unfortunately, he was ambushed by a group of people who paid by Prince Dator. Xinniang saved him and bring him to Mount Povo. On the other hands, prince Dator, who is now the king, begin to sow evil. Increased the taxes, killed people and abduct child. A series of crimes and murder occurred in the whole kingdom. In order to save the beloved kingdom, Prince Artemis and Xinniang traveled to the lost kingdom. They seek help and prepared for the imminent war that was coming. A major and bloody war happened between the siblings. Many have lost their lives, eventually good always win againts the evil. The greedy king died, Prince Artemis saved his kingdom. Later he was appointed as the new king together with his beloved Xinniang. In the end, they eventually got married and ruled the kingdom.

WARNING! Read at your own risk! Contains scenes and languages that is not suitable for young readers.. Adam Nicollai Evans, isang tanyag na architect sa buong mundo, isang jet fighter pilot captain ng airforce at isang secret agent ng isang organisasyon na tumutugis sa mga halang ang bituka. Pero ang hindi alam ng lahat, isa s'yang mafia successor ng kanilang pamilya sa father side- ang pamilya Devochë - Evans mula sa Italya. Lumaki si Nicollai sa karahasan mula sa mga kamay ng kan'yang lolo na ama ng kan'yang ina. Maagang namatay ang kan'yang ama dahil sa aksidente, kung kaya ang lolo nila ang kasa-kasama nilang tatlo ng ina at kapatid na lalaki. Ginagamit nito ang kan'yang ina para mapasunod s'ya sa gusto ng matanda. Sa murang edad isa na s'yang halimaw dahil sa kagagawan ng kan'yang lolo. Along the way of his revenge to his grandfather, he meet Michelle Antonette, isang simpleng nurse na nagtatrabaho sa isang hospital sa Cebu. Nagkaroon sila ng ugnayan at naging magkasintahan. Naging masaya, ngunit dumating sa punto na kailangang iwan ni Nicollai si Michelle para sa kaligtasan nito. Binalaan s'ya ng kan'yang lolo na papatayin nito si Michelle kapag ipinagpatuloy n'ya ang pakikipag relasyon dito. Iniwan n'ya ang dalaga ng walang pasabi. Pero paano kung ang babaeng pilit n'yang iniligtas mula sa kan'yang lolo ay s'ya pala ang may malaking kaugnayan sa kan'yang nakaraan? Paano nila mapapatawad ang isat-isa kung masyado nang malalim ang sugat na idinulot ng nakaraan. Mangingibabaw kaya ang pagmamahal sa galit nila sa isat-isa? Ano ang mga pagsubok na haharapin nilang dalawa.

“Maaari ko bang isangla muna sa iyo ang kwintas na ito kasama ng singsing ng aking mommy?” Anya ng pitong taong gulang na batang babae sa isang lalaki na nakapikit habang nakasandig ang ulo sa sandalan ng upuan sa isang waiting area ng hospital. Seryosong tumitig ang 20 years old na binata sa isang munting bata sa kan’yang harapan. “Alam ba ng mommy mo na isinasangla mo ang ang wedding ring niya?” Seryosong tanong na hindi maalis ang tingin sa mala anghel na mukha ng bata. “Ang sabi ng doctor ay kailangang maoperahan si mommy, pero wala akong pera, hindi mo naman siguro ipapaalam kahit kanino na sinangla ko ito sayo, di’ba?” Malungkot na sagot nito, bago matapang na sinalubong ng batang babae ang mga mata ng lalaki. “Paano kung kukunin ko ‘yan, paano mo ito matutubos sa akin? Hindi ako tumatanggap ng pera.” Seryosong pahayag ng lalaki. Saglit na nag-isip ang bata na wari mo’y naguluhan. “Kukunin ko ‘yan at sasagutin ko ang operasyon ng mommy mo pero sa isang kondisyon, magiging akin ka at pagtuntong mo sa tamang edad ay ikakasal ka sa akin. Kung hindi ka tutupad ay hindi ko babalik sayo ang kwintas at ang singsing ng mommy mo.” “Pumapayag po ako.” Inosenteng sagot nito. ————— Isang batang babae ang nakipagkasundo sa nag-iisang tagapagmana ng pamilyang Smith, si HARRIS SMITH. No read, no write at mangmang sa lahat ng bagay ‘yan si ZAHARIA LYNCH. Isang simpleng dalaga na sinamantala ang kainosentihan ng mga taong itinuturing niyang pamilya. Paano magkakaroon ng katuparan ang kasunduan ng dalawa kung sa apat na sulok ng kwarto umiikot ang mundo ni Zaharia?