Shattered Rose: He Held On Tight

Held Light, Held Close follows Celeste Bradbury, a quiet, disciplined young woman who arrives in New York to work with the world-famous band Luminous Riot. Raised in the hush of convent halls and foster homes, Celeste has learned to survive by moving gently, listening closely, and building her life out of small, steadfast rituals. But the music world is loud, chaotic, and unkind—especially under the sharp eye of Paul Logan, the band’s volatile lead singer who meets her composure with relentless mockery. As weeks turn into months, Celeste maintains her quiet routines, her faith, and her dignity despite the storm around her. She becomes a still point in the band’s restless orbit—an anchor none of them expected, and a mirror that reveals what each member is running from. Through rehearsals, touring, backstage politics, deadlines, and private battles the world never sees, Celeste’s presence begins to shape the group in ways that defy explanation. The House She Built is a story of chosen family, slow-burn transformation, unspoken tenderness, and the quiet power of a woman who refuses to break—even when the world demands it. It is about the sanctuary we build within ourselves, and the imperfect people we let inside.

Irene Hoopai kept pursuing her passion kahit na tutol dito ang kanyang mga magulang. Dalawang pangarap niya ang gusto niyang matupad. Una, ang makapagtayo ng sariling photography studio. At ang mapansin ni Riley Romualdez, ang lalaking matagal niya nang gusto. She's one step closer to her dreams ngunit isang hindi inaasang balita ang nakarating sa kanya. Ipinagkasundo siya ng kanyang ama sa pamilyang karibal ng mga Romualdez sa negosyo. Clymer has set his eyes on Irene for years at handang niyang gawin ang lahat makuha lamang ang puso nito. Kahit ang itali ito sa relasyong siya lamang ang may gusto. But how could he keep someone who loves freedom so much? Can his love alone keep her tight?

Anna Wijaya tidak menyangka jika pertemuannya dengan Andrew Lewis—pria tampan dan paling berkuasa sejagat NSW membawanya pada sebuah perubahan. Tidak hanya cara berpakaian Andrew saja yang aneh, tetapi caranya mendekati Anna pun terkesan aneh. Apalagi setelah malam yang mereka habiskan bersama, Andrew tiba-tiba menghilang lalu kembali seolah tidak pernah terjadi apa-apa. Anehnya, pria itu justru menyatakan perasaannya pada Anna. Belum selesai kebingungan Anna dengan Andrew, Anna diberi kejutan lain bahwa ternyata sang kakek masih hidup. Dalam pertemuan Anna dengan sang kakek, sebuah penemuan tidak terduga pun terjadi. Surat terakhir yang ditulis Richie—ayah Anna yang ternyata mengungkapkan jika kematiannya disebabkan oleh seseorang. Semua yang terjadi membingungkan Anna. Hanya dalam sekejap mata, Anna merasakan kebebasannya dirampas secara paksa. Mampukah Anna memecahkan semua misteri yang sedang dialaminya? Sementara tanpa Anna sadari, sudah ada bayangan hitam yang datang mengincar nyawanya dari kejauhan.

Kapag ang isang tahimik at mahinhing babae ay hindi inaasahang mapadpad sa mundo ng isang propesor na reserbado at malamig sa damdamin, sisiklab ang apoy na hindi nila inakala. Mula sa mga ilang at alanganing pagtatagpo at mga lihim na unti-unting nabubunyag, mamumulat ang isang ugnayang puno ng lambing at tukso. Sa gitna ng mga hindi pagkakaunawaan, halakhak, at mga sulyapang palihim, matutunaw kaya ang kanilang mga puso at mahahanap ang pag-ibig na mas higit kaysa sa kanilang inaakala?

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Audrey Scarlett, an omega trapped in a world of ruthless werewolves. Abused, bullied, and treated as an outcast in every pack she's known. But her life takes a breathtaking turn when Alpha Hercules discovers their unbreakable bond. It's no easy ride for Audrey. Pride and prejudice lurk around every corner, and the Alpha denies the sizzling attraction that ignites between them. Yet, Audrey refuses to back down. With her heart full of kindness and a captivating personality, she gradually breaks down Hercules' walls. Just as Audrey starts believing in a glimmer of hope, destiny delivers another cruel blow. Hercules is poisoned, plunging into a deep coma, and the entire pack's fate rests on Audrey's fragile shoulders. Haunted by rebels who seek to tear them apart, will Audrey summon the courage to fight back? Can she find the strength to save her beloved mate? Amidst this chaotic journey, a web of mysteries and secrets awaits her unraveling. When the stakes are high, our once meek and timid Omega, Audrey, will defy all odds and astonish the world. Book 1 > Let Me Go, Alpha

The childs gone. The dreams gone. I've become comfortably numb Valentina Lombardi has been through a lifetime of trauma throughout her years. From her absentee, abusive father who's neglected her all her life to her even more abusive legal guardian who's been the one to traumatize her. A trip to what she sees as her second bedroom, the police station, takes a turn of events with a piece of information she receives that changes everything. Zane Marino, leader of the Marino mafia, and Raul Romano, one of his top men. Dead. The two men who've destroyed her are now out of her life, a miracle to her. Now, she's being thrown into the custody of her eight older brothers she never knew she had. Her biological family. Not to mention, her eldest brother who's now her legal guardian, also happens to be the leader of the Sicilian mafia. Her "father's" pure enemy. What happens when she has to learn to deal with the infamous, ruthless Lombardi brothers, the ones she was raised to hate? Marino through adoption and Lombardi by blood. A dangerous mix. Throw trauma, boys, secrets, and utter chaos into the mix. How will it all play out when her inner demon's come to the surface, making everything unravel right under her two feet?

Once full of laughter and dreams, Lily Harrison’s life shatters after a tragic accident leaves her confined to a wheelchair. The loss of her mother and her shattered sense of safety push her into isolation, sealing her heart behind walls of fear and silence. Wealth surrounds her, yet loneliness is her constant companion. Ethan never planned to become anyone’s caretaker. Struggling to find work, he accepts a strange offer that leads him into Lily’s guarded world. From the moment they meet, Lily resists him—rejecting his help, his kindness, and his presence. But Ethan stays. Quiet, patient, and steady, he fills the mansion with warmth she thought she had lost forever. Slowly, trust begins to grow. Through shared mornings, sleepless nights, and small moments of courage, Lily finds herself leaning on Ethan in ways that terrify her. He becomes her anchor, her safety, and the one person who sees her not as broken, but as someone still worthy of love. Just as their fragile bond deepens, danger strikes. A violent attack shatters their fragile peace, revealing shadows tied to Lily’s powerful family and forcing Ethan to risk his life to protect her. In the aftermath, emotions they can no longer ignore rise to the surface—fear, longing, and a love neither of them expected. But love comes with boundaries, secrets, and choices that could destroy them both. As past trauma collides with present danger, Lily and Ethan must decide whether they are brave enough to cross the line from caretaker and patient to something deeper… or if fear will cost them the one place they finally feel safe. In a world filled with uncertainty, can love become the strongest form of healing?

Fresh from a business trip, my husband swept me into his arms and pulled me toward the bathroom for a passionate shared bath. As our lips met in a dizzying kiss, I noticed something odd out of the corner of my eye: the toilet lid was down. Seven years ago, after reading an online article claiming that men urinating while standing could splash bacteria onto the seat, he insisted we always keep the lid up for hygiene's sake. In all our years of marriage, it had never been lowered until now. A chill ran through me. The bathroom was pristine, not a stray hair in sight. But then I noticed the shower's water temperature was set five degrees higher than the 98.6°F he always preferred. Men preferred cooler water, and women warmer. In an instant, I realized that Nick Doyle had betrayed me.

Si Ziantynna Quinzel ay kilala bilang spoiled brat ng pamilyang Quinzel. Ang ganoong katangian ni Ziantynna ay nagsimula ng aksidente niyang marinig sa kaniyang ama ang kasunduan na ipapakasal siya sa isang lalaki na ni minsan ay hindi pa niya nakikita. Dahil doon ay ginawa niya ang lahat upang mabahiran ng pangit na imahe ang kaniyang magandang reputasyon ngunit ganoon pa man nangyari pa rin ang kagustuhan ng kaniyang ama. Kaya naman sa kaniyang ika–dalawampu't tatlong kaarawan ay dinala siya sa isang bahay na mala palasyo ang laki na ang nagmamay-ari ay si Zacharias Lamprouge. Ang negosyanteng lalaki na may tagong katauhan. Dahil sa kawalang kakayahan tinanggap na niya ang katotohanang makukulong siya sa piling ng lalaki. Ngunit magagawa rin kaya niyang tanggapin ang katotohanan sa kaniyang pagkatao kung malaman niya ang nakaraan at kung sino talaga siya?