The Global City Saskia Sassen

When my son was born, I noticed a small, round birthmark on his arm. But the weird thing? By the time I opened my eyes again after giving birth, it was gone. I figured maybe I'd imagined it. That is, until the baby shower. My brother-in-law's son, born the same day as mine, had the exact same birthmark. Clear as day. That's when it hit me. I didn't say a word, though. Not then. I waited. Eighteen years later, at my son's college acceptance party, my brother-in-law stood up and dropped the truth bomb: the "amazing" kid I'd raised was theirs. I just smiled and invited him and his wife to take their "rightful" seats at the table.

Ang pag-ibig na diinaasahan , ang pag-ibig nang isang tunay na nagmamahal ang "The boy behind the mask " saksihan ang kwento nila Mike at Amy

She's the editor-in-chief of a new magazine that's supposed to publish exclusive behind-the-scenes photos and news from a reality TV show. He is a bachelor who got tired of waiting for life to give him a love and decided to participate in a TV show to find a bride. Their lives intersect, therefore, but this is not the first time. And the past has left its mark!

The story of PRINCESS BLYTHE SAMANA "Please forgive me princess, h-hindi ko sinasadya" nauutal na saad nito "H-hindi mo sinasadya? How could you f*cking say that you didn't mean to hurt me when in fact you choose to hurt me! " panunumbat ba saad ko dito. "believe me Blythe, p-please b-believe m-me" naluluhang saad nito habang nagmamakaawang paniwalaan ko siya. "two years dark, I've fcking suffer for two years just to say I'm fine! And now you want me to believe your lies? That you didn't mean to hurt me? Do you really want me to believe that? Tell me dark how can I believe the person who gave me so much pain? " naluluhang saad ko. "Get out Mr. Enozarde before I lose my temper " malamig na saad ko. "I love you princess, I will always do" puno ng emosyong saad nito. Tiningnan ko muna ito sa mga mata niya bago magsalita. "I don't love you anymore dark because whe the day I let you free is the day I totally hate you at wala akong nararamdamang iba ngayon kundi pagkamuhi sayo" malamig na saad ko dito. Tiningnan muna ako nito bago lumabas ng opisina ko. Pagkasarado nito ng pinto ay tuluyan ng dumaloy ang mga luha na kanina ko pa pinipigilan. Minahal kita, minahal kita ng sobra pero iyon ang pinakamalaking pagkakamaling nagawa ko dahil sa sobrang pagmamahal ko sayo nasira ang buhay ko, ang buong buhay ko. Bakit dark? Bakit mo ako nagawang saktan samantalang ang ginawa ko lang naman ay mahalin ka ng higit sa sarili ko. May mali rin ako dahil minahal kita at binigay ang lahat sayo. You really made me into mess dark and now its time for you to pay everything.

Rosalie sister Rebecca is getting married and her fiancé Ben comes from a very wealthy family. His brother Julius is a billionaire bad boy and his best man. When he meets the maid of honor (Rosalie) sparks fly. Her quick wit, raw talent for the cello, and captivating beauty leaves him wanting to leave his rambling ways behind forever but she wants no part in being with a play boy. She isn’t impressed with fame and fortune and she’s nothing like the women he’s use to. Planning the wedding of the century and celebrating each moment leaves Rosalie and Julius falling into each others arms-but can he keep her there? This romantic comedy will leave your heart racing with wild passion and laughing along the way.

Ariana Mooncrest has lived her whole life as the Alpha King’s daughter, protected and adored, yet desperate for something real. When she hides her identity and enters Silvercrest Pack under a false name, she expects a simple life, maybe even a chance to discover who she truly is. But life outside the palace is nothing like she imagined. Mocked for her quiet nature and treated as if she’s weak, she blends into the shadows—until the day she discovers her mate, and he rejects her without hesitation. But when he finds out who she really was, he wants her back… will Ariana give him a second chance or has she found someone better?

To save her brother from execution, an unmarked wolf is forced into marriage with the Blind Alpha..a feared leader who lost his sight and mate in a war her pack caused. The moment they touch, fate binds them… and he publicly rejects her as a traitor’s daughter unfit to be Luna. Cast as a servant, she discovers a dangerous secret: through the rejected bond, she can share her vision with him. From the shadows, she becomes his unseen guide and the woman he falls for. But if he learns the truth, will he claim her… or destroy her?

A SAGA OF KINGS AND WOLVES Great darkness is in the earth and supernatural forces are gathering around to take action and take over the world. The creatures of the night plague the lands and desire to rule all civilization. Julius of Romania is a noble knight like no other. Yet one day, Fate decided to play its part and make him succumb to the dark embrace. He is a man who sought nothing more than ambition and power to defeat his enemies and save his family. He makes a deal with the Demon Wolf and becomes victorious over many obstacles, battles, and onslaughts. He is now feared as Mephiles, the mightiest king of demons. Lagertha of Stockholm is a demon slayer. She wishes only to fight the creatures of the night and not end up like her father. Her journey would force not only herself but also her descendants to join her in venturing to a great kingdom. Three of them would join forces with her to accompany her on a journey that would take all of their strengths and skills. They are called the Three Hunters: Delphine of Moria, the Cursed Knight; Ragnar of Midland, the Ranger; and Iris of Kattegat, the Huntress. They are all bound by the blood of the wolf, and they were all found by the magic of the Wolf Queen. Together, they will do what is necessary to fight back against the demons and find the kingdom that would lead the people of the world into a new era. The kingdom of Apocrypha. The Devil And The Huntsman is a medieval dark fantasy series about a royal family, a legion of hunters, and a kingdom that never ends.

“So you’re a virgin, then.” He says it so blatantly it rattles me to the core. “No! I mean, would it matter if I were?” “I suppose not,” he muses, his gaze shifting back to me. “But when I look at you, I want to violently fuck you until you cannot move for days.” ---- On a hiking trip with a friend, Meara accidently breaks an ancient curse, releasing a powerful Alpha from another time. He wants revenge from who imprisoned him as much as he wants her, and Meara may be the only one who can stop him. But she has a life she isn't ready to give up. And yet, there is no escaping a seductive Alpha and a deadly curse that has been unleashed across her Pack that threatens her life.

Lily has just lost her father and is forced to move back in with her estranged mother in the town of Silverwood. On her first day of school, Lily is mated to three strikingly handsome Alphas, who all seem determined to make her theirs. But as she navigates the dangerous world of werewolf politics and jealous rivals, Lily finds herself drawn closer to one of them. Their forbidden romance threatens to tear apart the triplets and the entire werewolf community. Will Lily choose the right Alpha, or will her decision lead to a disastrous war? One thing's for sure: the outcomes of her choice will change the werewolf world forever.