So Close But Yet So Far Novels & Stories

When the young nun Lydia Martinez gets cornered by a thief in an alley, she encounters Damien Raeken who is beautiful, intriguing and intimidating. The unwordly, innocent Lydia is startled to realize she wants this man and despite his enigmatic reserve, finds she is desperate to get close to him. Unable to resist Lydia's quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit, the shapeshifter, Raeken admits he wants her, too—but on his own terms. Shocked yet thrilled by Raeken's dark past , Lydia hesitates. For all the trappings of success—Raeken is a man tormented by demons and consumed by the need for revenge. When the couple embarks on a daring, passionate physical affair that denounces all she's ever believed in, she discovers the shapeshifters secret and knows that loving him is one thing, but taming him is another. She explores her own dark desires while slowly being pulled to the dark side.

My younger brother, Andrew Midler, pushes me off a cliff, and my life hangs by a thread. Yet my mother, Edith Callahan, the leader of the rescue team, only busies herself with checking on Andrew, who has sprained his wrist. I beg in a faint, faltering voice for her to save me. She, however, looks at me with cold indifference. "Your brother is hurt! Why didn't you protect him? And now you're pretending to be weak? Well, you can stay here by yourself and reflect on what you've done!" She turns and orders the entire rescue team to leave, forbidding anyone from helping me. In the end, I die alone in the desolate wilderness. Upon learning of my death, Mom hysterically holds my already decaying body close, calling me her precious son repeatedly.

Caroline Shenton had been the unwavering presence by Evan Jordan's side for the longest time. In the sprawling city of Angelbay, she was believed to be the treasured queen of the enigmatic third scion of the Jordan family, an untouchable and sacred beauty. Yet, deep down, Caroline knew she was merely a substitute, a stand-in for his one true love.On the day he finally found his true love, Evan callously discarded Carolynn like a worn-out shoe. Feeling disheartened and disillusioned, her spirit grew cold, and with her unborn child, she chose to forge a new path far away.Little did she know, Evan descended into madness, oblivious to the fact that the one he had spent a decade searching for, his true love, had been right by his side all along...

Catrina Lombardi never chose Vincenzo Morgano’s world—it seized her. Dragged into the dangerous orbit of a ruthless loan shark and sex club owner, she is trapped between survival and desire. Everyone believes Maria De La Fonte is dead. But when Catrina steps into the powerful De La Fonte empire, the truth refuses to stay buried. A chance encounter with the cold and dangerously powerful billionaire Julian St. Clair pulls her into a world of wealth, secrets, and deadly family politics. To him, she is a mistake… a woman who looks far too much like the ghost of someone he lost. Yet Catrina hides a secret far more dangerous than a resemblance, one that could shake the De La Fonte empire to its core. The woman the world buried… was never supposed to survive. The heir they erased… has finally returned. Enemies are closing in, and powerful men will do anything to keep the past hidden. Julian must decide: is Catrina the greatest threat to his empire… or the only woman who can save it? In a world where power is everything and betrayal hides behind every smile, one truth will destroy them all. The De La Fonte empire was built on a lie.

“She's mine, Finnian! The Queen of this kingdom! You've no right to look at her the way you do!” King Rowan roared. “Queen? Or Prisoner?” Prince Finnian shot back, his voice trembling with rage,” You made her suffer, you made her bleed and yet you still have the nerve to claim her?! Don't forget, brother… She's my mate. The Moon Goddess bound her to me!” King Rowan’s eyes flashed red as he stepped closer to Prince Finnian,” I don't care about the moon goddess… touch her again and I will tear your heart into pieces.” Prince Finnian's jaw clenched but he didn't back down,” Then you'll have to try because I'm not going to let her stay for another second in your arms!” Two brothers. One queen. A witch living among wolves for love, caught between a cruel king and his brother who was never meant to love her. Blood or destiny… What wins when love becomes a war? How far will one brother go to keep her? And how far will the other go to claim what’s rightfully his?

I, Damien, reject the pregnancy. I'm not responsible for it. She sleeps with the guards." Emily, a slave bound to the ruthless Prince Damien of Opsia, is left to die after becoming pregnant — a crime punishable by death. Betrayed. Humiliated. Condemned. Her fate seems sealed. Until another prince steps forward. Prince Ethan of Blackmoon halts her execution, purchasing her under the guise of a ritual offering. In his kingdom, he offers her care, protection, and something dangerously close to love. But his eyes hide secrets, and his reasons for saving her may be far darker than kindness. Then, the unthinkable: Emily’s true identity is revealed — and Damien returns, desperate to reclaim her. Now torn between two princes: – The tyrant who shattered her – The savior who might be lying She must choose. But who... Who is she truly? Who stole her past? And who will pay for her suffering? One woman. Two princes. A destiny that will shatter kingdoms.

Evelyn never expected to return home to a husband she had never met, especially one who didn’t know her, didn’t want her, and yet somehow already controlled her life. Lucien was forced into a marriage he never asked for, a three-year contract that was meant to protect family pride, but he never imagined the woman behind the veil would be so unforgettable. A single night changes everything; one impulsive encounter, one mistake, and Evelyn disappears. Her father’s financial crises push the families to extend the contract, forcing the two into close quarters again. Now, with cohabitation, hidden feelings, rival threats, and a secret that could change everything, they must navigate a dangerous game of desire, pride, and regret. Can a woman who was once invisible to him claim her place in his heart; or will the past remain a shadow they can never escape?

Elsie. Track down an Author who suddenly went MIA and make a good story out of It. This was supposed to be my big way of getting a permanent position at the Barbara’s Editorial Board. In some ways, it was. Until it wasn’t. Hunter Graham isn’t who I envisioned him to be. He’s bitter and he resents me. When my car breaks down and a blizzard hits, I’m stranded. I have no choice. I have to stay with him. My plan is simple. Stay long enough for the snow to thaw and be on my way. But day after day, I find myself falling for him, even when I shouldn’t. He annoys me and gets on my nerves.I know he hates me. He doesn’t want me around him. I do want him to want me though. But we can’t always have what we want, can we? Hunter My life wasn’t so bad, till she came along. The nosy reporter. I shouldn’t have her around me, yet here she is. Believe me, I’ve had my fair share of bad experiences with people. I’ve learnt to trust no one. Especially her. Yet, no matter what I do, I find myself getting drawn to her, craving her. Despite my hostility towards her, she invades my thoughts, a haunting presence I can’t escape. I hate her. I really do. So why do I see her when I close my eyes and why do I feel her when she’s not even close?. I can’t possibly love her. I can’t possibly love anyone else. Not after what I’ve been through. Or can I? One thing is certain. Regardless of how I feel, we’re stuck with each other.

Our third anniversary trip to Hawaii was supposed to be a new beginning—just me, Tom, and our son. But then she showed up. Blair. Our single, sexy neighbor with a killer smile and a suitcase full of charm. I thought she was just tagging along. I was wrong. One night, I overheard her hiss, “Why the hell didn’t you just let her die?” That’s when it hit me—Blair wasn’t just having an affair with my husband. She had planned to let me drown in the tsunami. I survived. But I kept quiet. I decided to play dumb—to smile, to act fragile, to stay close—for my son’s sake. I needed to know what they really wanted… and how far they’d go. Then, on my son Noah’s birthday, he made a wish. “I want Aunty Blair to be my new mommy.” The candles flickered. My heart cracked. Had Blair already replaced me?

The Duke was standing in the middle of the room, his hands in his pockets, his head tilted to one side. It was a relaxed, casual pose, and yet the way he looked at her was anything but casual. The deep midnight of his eyes burned and he radiated a subtle, sensual energy that made the air around him crackle. He looked like a man who’d never heard the word ‘no’ in all his life. Unluckily for him, ‘no’ was the only word she had. “There's no reason why I should stay,” Anna clasped her shaking hands together in an effort to still them. “I’m not marrying you.” His gaze flickered, his mouth curving slightly, and she had the disturbing thought that far from putting him off, her insistence was only inciting him further. “But you haven’t heard my proposal yet,” he said mildly. “Isn’t that why you’re here?” “I don’t need to hear it. I already know that my answer will be no.” “Of course. But you can hardly tell your father that you heard me out when you haven’t, in fact, heard me out…. Anna.”