The Best Books To Read In English

In the middle of Tokyo’s relentless rush, two strangers cross paths—by accident, in the most ridiculous way, and at the most unexpected moment—yet it feels as if the universe had quietly arranged it all. What follows are hesitant steps, faltering words, and small messages that slowly create a warm, quiet space between them. Tokyo Love Letter: Hibiki is a story where silence speaks, where ordinary days suddenly begin to matter, and where someone appears out of nowhere… only to become a place to return to, and a space to simply be oneself. This isn’t a story about falling in love quickly, but about feeling it grow—quietly, unexpectedly—through coincidences, through distance, and through the little things we never meant to hold on to.

Deandra "Andra" Michaela Anzaldo lost her parents after just the weeks she was born so she was left in the care of her not-so-good aunt. But regardless of that, she still grew up as a kindhearted and hard-working person but the people around her always remind her and always make her feel that she is just a piece of bad luck in their lives and nothing else. An incident happened that made her leave her aunt's house and that also led her to meet and live on one roof with her Hot Teacher – Mr. Francois "Franco" Adrian Del Mundo. Why, out of all the places she could go, she suddenly went to Del Mundo's Mansion? How did she get there? Has everything been easy for her living with her Hot Teacher? Would they grow closer and have feelings for each other? Is Andra willing to risk everything? And what will happen if her schoolmates and other teachers find out that SHE IS LIVING WITH HER HOT TEACHER?                                                            ****** DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction. Names, businesses, places, events are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fiction manner. Any resemblance to an actual person, living or dead, or actual event is purely coincidental. WARNING: Please be advised that this story contains sensitive content, mature themes, and strong language that are not suitable for very young audiences. You have been warned. Don't read this book if you're uncomfortable with the above content.                                                             ******

Lyka is a simple woman, jolly, funny and kind-hearted. She accepted her fate when her father died. She became a nanny in her own house because of her stepmother but she never blamed her father for marrying again before but now she seeks freedom. One day, her cousin Kyla visited her and brought her away from her miserable life. They hung out together and even bought her everything she needed. She thought Kyla was just so good to her because they were relatives. Days passed, when Lyka heard a sudden news that her stepmother wanted to sell her to those loan sharks. She was terrified and immediately planned on escaping. She went far away even though she didn't want to leave her younger step brothers. She doesn't have a choice but to go far away.  On her new journey, new life, new apartment, her cousin Kyla suddenly showed up and begged her to act as her substitute as a bride. She immediately said no even though they really look alike. But things changed when Lyka knew her cousin was in danger. She made a choice to agree with the said plan.  She was anxious to meet her husband. Kyran was not fond of this kind of arrangement but was forced to have her beside him. Would they click with others or would it be a disaster?

Lylia, who grew up in the province, was orphaned at a young age and left to care for her seriously ill sibling. The hardships of life forced her to mature quickly and become resourceful to support her sister and cover their daily expenses. This led her to open a small eatery near the local cockfighting arena. However, after discovering that Raze, their district captain, was the creditor of her deceased parents, she was forced to accept his deal, to marry him as payment for half of the debt. If she refused, the captain would demolish their house and eatery, their only source of income. Unknown to everyone, Lylia would also serve as a housemaid to pay off the remaining debt to the captain. Raze was known as a stingy and strict captain in the district of Abueña. He was uncompromising when it came to implementing and approving projects, especially regarding the use of district funds. He had been away from the area for a long time but still monitored what was happening in the district. What others didn't know was that he was secretly a billionaire who owned airlines, hotels, and resorts in the Philippines that exclusively catered to royalty. Upon his return, he first saw the woman he had only seen in a picture—Lylia, the woman who owed him money—at the cockfighting arena. That's where his mischievous plan was formed, to force her to marry him. Is it possible that their deal will turn into a genuine relationship, or will one of them end up heartbroken and in tears?

I made a mistake that could ruin me. I fell for a man I should’ve feared. At sixteen, I was drawn to him like a moth to a flame. Gianni Rossetti. My best friend’s father. A ruthless billionaire. A cold-blooded villain. A man twice my age, who could destroy me with a single look. For years, I was nothing to him—a silly girl with a foolish crush. But I couldn’t forget those icy blue eyes, the way his presence made the world feel small and dangerous. By the time I was twenty-one, I knew I should’ve walked away, left my fantasies behind. But then, one night, Gianni noticed me. And my world turned upside down. He didn’t just see me—he ‘claimed’ me. Every forbidden fantasy I’d ever had, he brought to life. He touched me, possessed me, made me feel things that shattered everything I thought I knew. With him, I wasn’t just a woman; I was ‘his’. But the deeper I fall, the darker it gets. Gianni’s world is filled with secrets, shadows that whisper of violence and betrayal. His past is more than just a dark history—it’s a deadly curse that threatens to consume us both. I knew he was dangerous, but I never imagined this. Now I’m trapped, caught in a web of desire and deceit, and the deeper I go, the harder it is to find my way out. But the worst part? I’m not sure I want to escape. Not if it means losing him.

WARNING!!! Mature Content /SPG/ R18+ Farah Jimenez was shocked when she witnessed how an unknown woman was killed. The man who killed that woman is none other than Lance Dominguez, a very rich and influential businessman not only in the country but also in whole of Asia. He threatened to kill her family and sell her to the club if she reported what she saw. Even against her will, she agreed when he told her he wanted her to be his bedwarmer in exchange for saving his father's life. She was so afraid of him that she did nothing but to obey his wishes. But as time goes by, she gets to know Lance's true personality. At the same time she also discovered what really happened the night she witnessed the murder. How will Farah accept the truth that will change her life and beliefs forever?

TW: ABUSE, VIOLENCE, DARK ROMANCE, DADDY KINK. THERE WILL BE MM, MF, and MFMM sex At 22 years old, Alyssa Bennett returns to her small hometown, fleeing her abusive husband with their seven-month-old daughter, Zuri. Unable to contact her brother, she reluctantly turns to his asshole best friends for help-despite their history of tormenting her. King, the enforcer of her brother's motorcycle gang, the Crimson Reapers, is intent on breaking her. Nikolai aims to claim her for himself, and Mason, ever the follower, is just glad to be part of the action. As Alyssa navigates the dangerous dynamics of her brother's friends, she must find a way to protect herself and Zuri, all while discovering dark secrets that could change everything.

BLURB Curiosity kills the cat, or that just might be the ending for Dr. Jobaira “Yrah” Orendain. The first time she encountered the barbarous older sibling of her brother-in-law, something inside her was triggered. Her dangerous fascination for the allegedly sadistic Gresso leads her to apply to be the medic in a maximum-security prison in Italy. Will her innocence and purity be enough to tame him? Or will she just fall victim to the man notoriously known as The Destroyer?

Cami Roux Balmaceda has been attracted to Auden Silverio, the son of a family acquaintance. It was never simple for her to express her feelings for him. Cami Roux Balmaceda is twenty-three years old and a fourth-year psychology student. Cami has a heart problem, but her personality is far from it. She is courageous and living her life to the fullest. The doctor told her that she has a fixed amount of time. As she turned twenty-four, her parents set an arranged marriage to the person she had a deep affection for – Auden. They are well aware of Cami's feelings for Auden. They wanted what's best for their daughter, and they went to great lengths to make it happen. Auden didn't have a choice but to go along with the plan. "It'll only be a few years before she's gone," he reasoned. Over time, he realizes that he is falling in love with her.

MATURE CONTENT! Sabrina was forced to drop out of school and find a job due to poverty. Life dealt her a double blow when her parents died one after the other, and her sibling disappeared. She needed to find work to support herself and save for tuition for the next semester. She ended up applying for an assistant secretary position at one of the country's largest entertainment companies. Her boss was none other than Mr. Jackson Samaniego, dubbed the Devil Incarnate in the business industry. He had a bad temper, was always angry, and she was always on his bad side. But despite this, Sabrina tried to understand her boss, knowing what had happened to his wife, and she was clinging to a lifeline. But what if an event changes the course of their world? Can Sabrina withstand the brunt of his anger? Can she stay by his side and try to mend his broken heart?