The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things

I'm in the hills for a project inspection when a sudden downpour hits. I lose my footing and tumble down a steep slope. Lying in a pool of blood, I fumble for my phone and call my husband, Joel Grant, who's supposed to be nearby. "Rachel has anxiety. I only brought her back to her hometown to help her unwind. Can you stop being so paranoid and jealous for once? You're due in two weeks. I'll be there, okay? Just behave." In the background, I hear Rachel giggle softly. "The models have to be in their birthday suit for sketching, right?" Joel hangs up without another word. My sister-in-law—and best friend—Chloe Murphy finds me. She's sobbing as she cradles me, desperately trying to call her husband, Michael Grant, for help. "Are all pregnant women insane these days?" Michael snaps. "Don't start with the same manipulative crap as Anna. Joel and I are busy modeling for Rachel. We don't have time for your petty dramas." Then he blocks her. My injuries are too severe. There's no way help will arrive in time. Despite being heavily pregnant herself, Chloe hoists me onto her back and carries me down the mountain to the nearest hospital. Somehow, I survive. My baby doesn't. Chloe, devastated and physically pushed past her limits, loses her child too. "I want a divorce," I whisper with my eyes swollen from crying. "Me too. I'm done with Michael." We filed for divorce together. That's when Joel and Michael finally lose their minds.

Violet Valerina, the princess of the Merrill kingdom who has a beautiful face and a kind heart. She lived happily in her peaceful kingdom until one day disaster came upon her. Lucian Steverus, prince of the kingdom of Melancthon, invaded her kingdom and slaughtered mercilessly to take revenge on Violet's father for killing his father. And in order to save her mother's life, Violet become Lucian's slave and live her life like hell. Lucian moved his gaze to his soldiers. “Have you two ever tasted a princess before?” he asked. His soldiers smiled with lust filling their eyes. “Never, my prince,” one of them said. Lucian looked into Violet's eyes with his cold eyes. “This is your lucky day. You can do whatever you want to her,” he said in a deep voice. “No! Please, I beg you... Please...” Violet pleaded with Lucian. Her body was trembling, she was breathing in fright. “What are you two waiting for?! Do it now!” Lucian said to his soldiers, raising his voice. “Yes, my prince.” They both then grabbed Violet's arms while smiling devilishly at her. “No! Please let me go!” she said, struggling. Her heart almost stopped beating due to fear as they laid her down on the floor and roughly took off her uniform. She kept struggling, but it was no use. She was still in their clutches. No man had ever touched her beautiful body before except her father. Their dirty hands that crawling on her smooth skin made her feel sick and disgusted. “I don’t think you need this anymore,” one soldier said with a lustful breath as he moved his hands to take off her bra. “No! Please stop!” Violet pleaded as she struggled. She was so scared and humiliated that it made her cry.

Samantha Phillips an independent woman believed in love, marriage and a happy ever after with her college boyfriend Greg, she was placed in-between the line of choosing her love for her boyfriend and her father's life. Things took a different turn when Greg her boyfriend decided to kill her and her father and take over her father's property. The situation got intense as she forfeited her friendship with her best friend to be with her boyfriend. Still in doubt, she never actually believed what her boyfriend was up to even after being shown the truth. The truth was uncovered and this made her realize she has been wasting her time with the wrong person. The book tells the story about the struggles, lies, and betrayals she faced as a woman who is in love.

Sophia's an orphan world is turned upside down when her uncle's gambling debts force her into a marriage with the arrogant and wealthy Italian billionaire Alexander who is required to get married according to his grandfather’s will before he can fully inherit the family fortune. Leaving behind her boyfriend Liam, Sophia finds herself in a loveless and suffocating relationship with a man who sees her as nothing more than a contract. As Sophia struggles to adapt to her new life, she longs for the love her parents shared and feels more alone than ever before. Just when she thinks things can't get any worse, she discovers that Liam is engaged to someone else, and her heart is shattered. But as Sophia spends more time with Alexander, their relationship begins to change. Despite their rocky start, they begin to see each other in a new light, and Sophia starts to wonder if there's more to Alexander than meets the eye. However, secrets from his past threaten to tear them apart, and Sophia must decide if their love is worth fighting for. Will Sophia and Alexander ever find love or will their pasts and the contract between them continue to keep them apart?

A heart, as soft as cloud, goes through so much pain and agony. Any smile that lits up his face, later turns to sorrow. But that life got changed by an angel who took his breath away, who sealed the hole in his heart and gave him the happiness he could ever wish for.

How does Iris, a boring college student pique the interest of Smoke, a not so human entity. There's a fine like between love and obsession, but he crossed that line long ago.

I wish, everything was true. I wish everything really happened. I wish, that important thing wasn't stolen. Becareful with whom you trust for anyone can make you feel LIFELESS.

Makayla Hopkins - I promised myself I’d never get involved with a politician, but Stacey Sherbourn changed everything. Now I know the truth, and it’s uglier than I ever imagined. Her lies aren’t just personal—they threaten everything I care about. Armed with proof of her corruption, I’ve come to the Colorado Rockies to stop her before she can destroy the pristine wilderness she’s so eager to sacrifice. But what I didn’t plan for was Lilac Ray. Fierce, sharp, and breathtaking, she’s everything Stacey isn’t—and everything I can’t afford to be distracted by. Lilac Ray- When Makayla Hopkins arrived in the Rockies, I knew she wasn’t just another hiker seeking solace. She came with purpose—and danger. My half-sister Stacey had already done enough to destroy these mountains, and I wasn’t about to trust her ex, no matter how determined or charming she seemed. But Makayla’s not who I expected. Beneath her cool, tech-savvy exterior, there’s a fire that matches my own. The closer we get to taking Stacey down, the more I realize the real danger might not be trusting Makayla—it might be falling for her. Book 6 in the Ravenwood Series. It can be read as a standalone. However, to learn about the characters and past events that may be referenced, you should check out the rest of the series. Book 1 - The Princes of Ravenwood (staring Makayla's triplet cousins Darius, Elijah, and Forrest) Book 2 - Chasing Kitsune Book 3 - Expect the Unexpected Book 4 - Out of My League (staring Makayla's cousin Reese) Book 5 - Man's Best Wingman (staring Makayla's cousin Clay featuring her in a supporting role)

Selena of the Moonglade pack is in love with Callum from the Silvergleam pack. But he is not her fated mate. To her dismay, her match made for her under the moon is Callum's brother, the next Alpha of the Moonglade pack and possibly the coldest person Selena has ever encountered. Lucian, in question, is largely indifferent to this discovery. His father remains in a dire state of health, and being his heir, the mantle of leadership and protection of the pack is now draped on his youthful shoulders. The day for the enemy looms closer and he must be prepared. But now his concerns would deviate. His heart will teeter to the most magnetic force. Selena his beautiful distraction; Selena his inevitable weakness. But what will Selena do now that her heart says yes, but her wolf says no? Torn between being mated to Lucian while a part of her is with someone else? And then there's Uncle Bane whom Lucian confides in more than his father. He is liberal and easygoing. Or so they think... There's a suspected spy amongst them conniving with the Bloodfang pack–the enemy pack. What are Uncle Bane's true intentions? Despite sharing a love like running on a treadmill, with Lucian being defiant to his mate, jealousy creeps in eventually and it creates a clash in his relationship with his brother Callum. Selena will assist Lucian in piecing together the puzzles in his life bit by bit.

Zoey grew up in the slums of Manila. Bata pa lamang ay namulat na siya sa malupit na kalakaran ng mundo, na kung saan tanging matibay lang ang natitira. Sa kaniyang murang isipan ninais niya na balang araw ay makaahon siya sa kahirapan and she is willing to do anything to get what she wants in her life. She would be dragged deeper in the darkness because of trying to survive. Dahil sa nakasanayang mga gawain tulad ng panggogoyo sa kapawa at panlalamang, aabot siya sa puntong magkakaroon ng pusong bato. Not until she meets Gael, isang batang anak mayaman na nagpakita ng kabutihan sakanya noon. Zoey mastered the art of deceiving people, kaya niyang umarte depende sa hinihingi ng sitwasyon, ngunit tila ba di umuubra ang bertud niya kay Gael. Huli na ang lahat ng mapansin niyang she has deceived herself that she will not fall inlove with Gael. Sa kasamaang palad, Si Gael pala ang tagapagmana ng Kumpanyang kanyang pinabagsak out of greed. Sa pag-upo ni Gael as the new CEO of their company susubukan niyang itayong muli ang kanilang kompanya. Ano ang gagawin ni Zoey ngayong nalaman niya na magiging kakompetisyon na niya si Gael, and what will Gael think of Zoey if he finds out that she is the one that had been sabotaging their company resulting to its downfall. Can love win against all odds? Is love enough to erase the hatred in their hearts? Two people from two different worlds colliding. This is a story of a Girl pursuing her dreams and how she finds love in the most unexpected way.