The Art Of Self-defense

It's Family Day at my daughter, Hannah Neel's, preschool, but my wife, Samantha Miller, says she has to work and tells both Hannah and me not to go. Seeing the disappointment on Hannah's face breaks my heart, so I bring her to school anyway. As soon as we step through the gates, I see Samantha. She's holding her childhood friend—Oscar Barnett's—hand, with a little boy clutching her other. The three of them look like a perfect family, laughing and chatting, as if they belong together. When Samantha sees us, her smile fades, and she lets go of Oscar's hand. "Zach, it's not what you think. Oscar's raising his son alone. Today's his fifth birthday, and he just wanted to give him a little taste of a mother's love," she says quickly. I study her for a moment, then kneel and gently take Hannah's hand in mine. "Sweetheart, say hello to the lady."

COVER PHOTO CREDITS: Monique Albatross A nice hockey romance is waiting for you... but it is also full of unexpected twists, action, and happy endings. Nathaniel is a new hockey player from Canada and Valentina is just a sports reporter who hates hockey players...Or so she tells herself... sparks will fly, promises will be made and broken...secrets are getting uncovered... and since we are at it already let's find a happy ending for the whole team, shall we? dive with me into a whole series of hockey love steam and action In the second story you get to know Anabelle and Seth, each of them has a story that could break your heart...but would they heal, or ruin each other? And so much more awaits you...

In the dangerous world of organized crime, love is a luxury few can afford. But for Andrea Lopez, the daughter of a powerful mafia family, it's the one thing she craves most. Despite her kindness and resilience, past traumas have left her wary of opening her heart. When fate brings her face-to-face with Stefano Costanzo once again—her best friend's brother and the ruthless don she's always longed for—sparks fly, and old wounds reopen. Stefano, a cold and ruthless mafia don, lives a life devoid of emotional attachments, harboring a secret pain known to few. Yet, seeing Andrea again after so many years reignites emotions he thought long buried. As they navigate the treacherous waters of their shared past and uncertain future, they're drawn inexorably together despite their best efforts to resist. But their reunion is not without peril. Stefano's dangerous world threatens to consume them both, and Andrea must confront not only her own demons but also the demons of the man she loves. Can they find redemption in each other's arms, or will their love be their undoing?   *** “Why the hell did you just do that?” I demand, my anger rising. “I’m trying to protect you,” he says, his eyes blazing. “Protect me from what? A good friend?” “He’s not who you think he is. I don’t trust him.” “You don’t trust him, or you’re worried he’ll take me away from you?” I challenge. Stefano’s eyebrow arches. “You think I’m worried he’ll take you away from me?” He leans in close, his lips brushing my ear. “Oh, luce del sole, no one can take you from me. You’re mine.”

Hindi mo iisipin na ang taong minsan mo lang nakita ay ang taong nakakuha ng atensyon at nararamdaman mo.  Tanya Isadora Monteverde ay isang hacienderang dalaga na tumakas sa Mansyon at mas gustong manirahan mag-isa sa Maynila para mamuhay ng malayo sa diktador na kanyang mga magulang. Pagpasok niya sa Kolehiyo, kung saan makikilala niya si Andrea na magiging matalik niyang kaibigan at titira sa sila sa isang apartment.  Isang babae na laging malas pagdating sa pag-ibig. Paano kung isang araw ay aksidenteng matagpuan mo ang iyong prince charming. Ano ang gagawin mo para lang makuha ang atensyon niya? Lalo na maypaka babaero at pusong bato ang binata at ano ang gagawin mo lalo na ang amo ay may ugali na parang tigre na parang galit lagi sa mundo?  Sa paglipas nang panahon paano kung masusumpungan mo na lang ang iyong sarili na pagod na,  kaya mo pa bang sumugal muli sa ngalan ng wagas na pag-ibig?

Dua kali mengalami patah hati membuat Ran memutuskan untuk mengunci rapat-rapat seluruh pintu hatinya. Ia tidak ingin mengalami sakit yang sama untuk kali ketiga. Namun, apakah ia bisa mempertahankan keyakinannya untuk tidak jatuh cinta lagi? Apakah mungkin tidak ada yang bisa menyentuh hatinya lagi? Kenyataan membuat Ran tidak bisa menghindar. Takdir cinta sudah ditetapkan oleh semesta. Bagaimanapun ia mengunci rapat hatinya, pasti ada yang bisa menyentuh hingga ia merasakan lagi bagaimana cinta membuat jantungnya berdebar.

I perceived something exceedingly familiar. That was the scent of the alpha. He is somewhere close by. I can't let him see me in this situation with Stark. Of all the times that the alpha could be present, it just had to be when I'm in bed with Stark. I was just about to get the truth out of Stark about his identity but my obsessed alpha won't understand what is going on here. Want to know what happens in this book? You'll have to open up the book. I guarantee you will love it.

I married a guy thirty-two years older than I am. Reason? Money. We got divorced, I got all his money and became the city's richest person. Just when my luck was starting to turn, I was hit with devastating news. My ex died. Drowned, they said. The cops think I'm the killer.

(completed) The story is about love and romance between Zayn and Sara, Zayn is a dream traveler who traveling in his soul from others dream and meet female lead Sara. How he solving the problems between fate and heart? how he confessed his love and save Sara from her problems. Zayn is a son of Steven Aurora (who owning by famous Aurora industries , Malls , college and schools) in England and future heir of Aurora group. He also 3rd young richest son in the world. Zayn is basically famous car Racer and idol of youngsters too. He is warm-hearted and honest one. Although he is engaged to Lisa, he is attracted to sara at first sight (who coming only in his dream) and falls in love with her despite her poor and Zayn is forced to choose between his fate or love. will he able to use his power and meet Sara and save her in this life? A ditsy and unpopular Sara is from middle class family and lovable cute girl in India. she trying her best to story writer and finding a job to help her family. On the way she falling in love with Zayn. the heart and fate between the lovers , who going to win?

Buencamino Series #1 Still On-Going and NOT Edited. Lysia Rayne Buencamino is an Introvert person. You may think she's your type of girl, then you're perfectly wrong. Brave, yet mysterious girl she may described, handle fights. She has an attitude of boy but, can make boy fell inlove with her. A story where you will encounter, Action in romance. Love between fights and money with power. All Right Reserved 2020

"She is just another challenge, tougher, but not impossible... I won't back down, no way! She will fall for me, I guarantee it!" I smirked. Theodore Adams often called Theo, a Playboy at his prime sets his Target on his new boss despite the fact that he hates her guts, he's just after her money and control over her(No feeling attached). Gabi Moroñe new boss of MRC with no social life apart from her work, she has a little quirk up her sleeves when it comes to Playboys whom she despises. When she discovers Theo's true intentions, will she fire him? Will she utterly disgrace him? Or will she let the game go on and watch him try to win her over even though she knows she could never like him?