Storytelling Santa

Where she’s been for the last two and half years was a mystery, and so was the reason she left in the first place. Now, though, she’s back in their hometown of Santa Monica, California, even if it means facing the boy(Conor) she fell in love with and revealing the reason she left. Conor has questions, and when his broken heart and her guilty one collide. Only one thing is certain: Chloe’s daughter will change everything

Minha esposa, uma "santa" devota, impunha uma castidade rígida, sendo que a intimidade só era permitida no dia 16 de cada mês. Por cinco anos, aceitei cada regra fria por amor, crente na sua pureza. Mas a ilusão ardeu junto com o hotel que fui socorrer. Em meio às chamas, encontrei minha esposa não rezando, mas nos braços de outro homem, protegendo uma criança que escondiam de mim.

Eleanor always wanted a fresh start. She was raised in the mafia and was constantly exposed to guns, death, and blood. On the night she is kidnapped by an infamous Don, she manages to escape. But instead of going back to her old life, she decides to start a new one. She runs into the city of Rome and her true passion and love for food are sparked. When she meets Dante Santa Cruz, she no longer believes that anything can return her to the world she fled. But how could she forget that she was the daughter of the mad queen?

Some love stories are destined to be destructive. In this gripping collection of short dark romance stories, explore the blurred lines of desire, betrayal, and forbidden passion. Each story delves into the chaotic world of an affair, where star-crossed lovers make dangerous choices and confront the fallout of their reckless hearts. From stolen moments to shattered lives, these characters learn the true cost of a love that can wreck everything. Brace yourself for a journey into the shadows, where secrets fester, and the most intoxicating love is often the most tragic. _____ Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. The characters, relationships, and events depicted are products of the author's imagination and are intended for entertainment purposes only. The author does not condone, romanticize, or encourage the toxic behaviors and actions of the characters, such as infidelity or harmful relationship dynamics. These elements are used for dramatic storytelling and do not reflect the author's real-life values or advice. This book is rated 18 and not suitable for young audiences.

"Amidst the stars' intricate dance, our promise was forged, destined to endure the trials of fate and time." Alessia Montague, a wealthy New Yorker who returns to the Philippines with her father, Alessandro, for a vacation at their family-owned resort. Amidst the serene backdrop of Santa Ana, Cagayan, Alessia encounters Luca. Despite their rocky start, Alessia finds herself drawn to Luca, Struggling with her feelings, Alessia must navigate the complexities of love, trust, and forgiveness. As she grapples with her emotions, Alessia learns that sometimes, the most unexpected encounters can lead to profound personal growth and lasting connections.

Angela Jones is just starting to rise in Hollywood when a scandal blows her career apart. Running to Santa Barbara to escape the chaos, she accidentally crosses paths with Aaron Carter, the man she once framed and destroyed. But Aaron isn’t the helpless boy she remembers. He’s a cold, calculated billionaire now, and he has only one goal: revenge. With absolute control, he pulls Angela into his game, forcing her to face every sin she buried in the past. In the end, Angela must choose, fight a world determined to take her down, or fall for the man who wants to ruin her… yet might be the only one who can save her.

[Warning: Every Locked Chapter Contains Explicit Sexual Graphic] Leon Alexander adalah seorang rock star, memimpin sebuah band asal Inggris yang telah merajai musik industri Hollywood selama beberapa tahun ke belakang. Sementara Lorna Lehnserr dikenal sebagai pengacara terbaik seantero Los Angeles, putri seorang Senator serta terkenal dengan sebutan Kesayangan Dewan. Kepribadian keduanya sangat mirip; keras kepala, manipulatif, serta dominan. Alex adalah Womanizer, Lorna adalah penjilat berkedok idealis. Lalu peresmian sebuah Bar di kawasan Santa Monica menjadi pertemuan yang tak bisa dilupakan. Takdir keduanya, mau bagaimanapun, sempat bersebrangan. Meskipun tak tahu apakah akan berakhir bahagia atau nestapa.

Angela Jones baru saja meraih popularitas ketika skandal besar menghancurkan karirnya. Saat kabur ke Santa Barbara, dia tanpa sengaja bertemu kembali dengan Aaron Carter, pria yang dulu pernah dia fitnah dan hancurkan. Kini Aaron bukan lagi bocah malang, melainkan miliarder dingin yang hanya punya satu tujuan : balas dendam. Dengan kendali penuh, dia menyeret Angela masuk ke dalam permainan berbahaya, memaksanya membayar semua dosa masa lalu. Angela akhirnya harus memilih, bertahan melawan dunia yang ingin menjatuhkannya, atau menyerah pada pria yang paling ingin menghancurkannya, namun juga satu-satunya yang bisa menyelamatkannya.

Ang nobelang ito ay pagbalik-tanaw sa taong 1884 kung saan ang Pilipinas ay nasa pamumuno pa ng kahariang Espanya. Ang kuwentong ito ay tungkol sa isang Italyano-Pilipinong mestisa na gustong ibaon sa limot ang pagiging isang bampira at ninais mamuhay ulit ng karaniwan bilang isang tao. Mula sa mga magagandang kuwento ng kanyang yumaong ina, naisipan ni Carmela Salvanza na manirhan at simulan uli ang ibig na pangkaraniwang pamumuhay sa isang bansang tinawag na Felipinas (dating pangalan ng Pilipinas noon), sa bayang ipinangalang Santa Lucia kung saan ang siyang lupang tinubuan ng kanyang ina. Lingid sa kaalaman na siya ay isang bampira, tinanggap siya ng kanyang nag iisang tiyuhin na si Don Graciano Agoncillo kung saan naman nakilala niya at naranasan ang mainit na pagtanggap nang masaya at karaniwang pamilya nito. Nakilala din ni Carmela ang isang Kastila-Pilipinong mestiso na si Eduardo Ramirez na siyang naging kanyang irog at pinakatatanging minamahal. Ngunit sa buong akala ni Carmela ay nalalasap na niya ang inaasam-asam na pamumuhay bilang tao ulit dahil sa nararanasang init ng pagtanggap ng isang pamilya at sa masaya't puno ng pagmamahal na pag-ibig , siya ay madadala sa isang malagim at nakatagong lihim ng Santa Lucia, ang mga sekreto ng mga sumpa at dugo na itinago ng maraming nagdaang taon.

18+ ONLY | EXTREMELY EXPLICIT | ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK Lust doesn’t care who’s watching—or what form it takes. From growling beasts in the woods to possessive men in penthouses, from scandalous threesomes under silk sheets to Santa’s very naughty lap—Crave is a shameless collection of erotic shorts where anything goes and no fantasy is too filthy. Whether it’s a witch getting wrecked by her summoned demon, a sweet librarian bent over by her best friend’s dad, or two enemies going down instead of throwing punches—this book doesn’t slow down for breath. Straight. Gay. Monsters. Mortals. Magic. Each story is short, dirty, and unapologetically hot. You’re not here for love. You’re here to get off. So get in, stay wet, and Crave harder.