The River: A Novel

*Mature audience only: Contains mature language, sex, abuse and violence.* -------------- She has no name, not anymore, after so long she has simply forgotten what a name is, what it means to be able to choose, what it means to be able to wish, she has simply forgotten what it means to be a person. She's just a slave in a pack that makes a point of reminding her that she's nothing more than an object to be used, whether it's to do household chores or to satisfy the sexual desires of her masters. ----------- He is a king, not only that, but the king of werewolves, his domain extends over all the lupine lands and he has never cared about much, his heart is already closed, destroyed by a past he wants to forget. With one word he could change the whole society, but for what? It's not worth it, the joy of war and fighting is one of the things that keeps him going... And, of course, the pleasure he gets from whoever he wants, whenever he wants, without ever hearing no. -------- He's not just a king, he's an emperor... His vampire empire covers almost all of Europe, many call him a dictator, others a liberator... He rules his lands with an iron fist, his word is law. Tired from a long war, he just wants to rest for a while and find the one who will complete him... After living so long, he's tried everything, but he still hasn't found the person fate has given him. ------- Three completely different people... Three intertwined destinies... Who will heal who and who will survive in the end?

Si Lyrica ay galing sa isang pamilya sa probinsiya, siya ay sumubok makipagsapalaran sa Maynila. Doon ay nakilala niya ang binatang si Lucian, inalok siya nito ng isang kasunduan, isang kasunduang hindi niya mahindian. Ano kaya ang mangyayari sa kasunduan ng dalawa? Mahuhulog kaya ang loob nilang dalawa sa isa't isa? Ano ano kaya ang mga sikretong mabubunyag sa pagpasok nilang dalawa sa kasunduan?

There is a saying"The child who is not embraced by the village ,will burn that village down to feel it's warmth." As the saying, Alisha did the same and become an evil villainess who will do anything to get what she wants. She was called the evil villainess and had countless enemies. Noone loved her except her friend Collen. But one day she gets poisoned and dies. Her sole was put into judgement by the God himself. Even though she have done many evil things ,but still she was made into become one and so they give her a chance to become a better person. They trick her and send her to an abandoned and ruined palace." Since you want to be a queen , we will fullfill that. But you will become a better queen or else your friend will go to the hell."With that they send her to the abandoned palace which is called the sovier kingdom.And so the story begans with her struggles to makeup her kingdom to a better place.

Julian Dantes lost everything—his career, his reputation, and now, his brother. When Bash is kidnapped and set to be auctioned off to the highest bidder, Julian is desperate enough to make a deal with the devil himself. Cassiel Morelli is a billionaire with the power to bring men to their knees—or bury them. He agrees to save Bash, but his price is steep: Julian’s hand in marriage. It’s not love. It’s control. But when Julian learns the truth, hatred isn’t enough to stop the war between them from turning into something darker. Something impossible to escape. And when their enemies return, Cassiel makes a move so unthinkable, so monstrous, that Julian is forced to ask himself: What’s more terrifying? The man who stole his freedom… or the fact that he might never want it back?

It takes one night with the CEO for Quinn to determine if Denver is still in love with him after 8 years without communication and seeing each other. Ngunit nagkamali siya ng desisyon ng gabing binigay nito ang kanyang katawan sa pag-aakalang muli silang magkakabalikan. Quinn Rodrigo, isang probinsyana na lumuwas ng syudad para habulin ang kanyang pangarap. Ang hanapin ang first love nito na si Denver na nakilala niya sa shelter kung saan pareho silang ampon, naudlot ang kanilang pagmamahalan at napahiwalay sa isa’t isa. Ngunit sa kanilang pagkikita, ibang Denver na ang kanyang makilala. He became the ruthless, unreachable CEO kung saan tinatanggi nito ang pagmamahalan ng kanilang nakaraan. She decided to end what she feels for her first love, sa walong taon niyang paghihintay ay sapat na upang kalimutan na rin ang nakaraan na mukhang wala ng pag-asa pa. Kung kailan naman niya nais makalimot ay doon magsisimula ang madalas na pagtatagpo ng kanilang landas. May pag-asa ba sa pag-ibig na kinalimutan? Pag-ibig na naputol dahil sa distansya at pagkakaiba ng kanilang ginalagawan na mundo? O tuluyan ng napagod ang puso sa paghihintay at paghahabol para sa pag-ibig na impossibling makamit?

Aria was the Luna of the Winter Mist pack, renowned for her achievements in war strategy. Her contribution was crucial in her pack becoming the most powerful in the entire country. Everything in her life should be perfect. ...Except it wasn't. In actuality, Aria's life was anything but successful. She was helpless to the whims of her abusive Alpha mate and his mistress. A mate who never loved her. As she watches their relationship grow, her options are to run away or die trying to keep her Luna position. But this is not the story of how Aria sways his closed-off heart until he finally loves her. No, this is the story of how Aria died. So when she is faced with the opportunity to go back in time and try again... will she take it? ...Or is she fated to relive her mistakes all over again? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "...And if I refuse?" I asked hesitantly. "Then you will remain in the Abyss, forever reliving your earthly memories." My mind recalled the images that had just tormented me, showing me my death over and over again. I knew now she must have shown me that strategically so I had a taste of what my refusal would look like. "Then I don't want to be Luna again... and I don't want to be Aleric's mate," I said, surprising even myself that I was bargaining with a Goddess. But I couldn't shake the feeling something seemed off. "That is the fate I have chosen for you." "Then I don't accept," I argued. "I think there is something you're not telling me. A reason why you need me to go back so badly." She was silent, her silver eyes regarding me warily. "...So I am correct," I said, taking her silence as confirmation.

Amaya Rosario - Moving to New York was supposed to be all about independence—college, city life, making my own way. But then there was Alan Chambers: quiet, kind, and impossible to read. And then there was his dog, Rufio, who seemed determined to make us happen. I didn’t mean to fall for the guy who doesn’t talk about himself. I just wanted to help out and do something meaningful. But now, between dog walks, city strolls, and a park worth fighting for, I can’t stop wondering if there’s more to Alan than he lets anyone see—and if maybe that something more could include me. Alan Chambers - I’ve built a quiet life in the city—just me, my dog, and the kind of peace that comes from staying in your own lane. I don’t talk about my past. I don’t let people get too close. And I certainly didn’t plan on Amaya Rosario. She’s bright, bold, and keeps showing up in places I never expected. I should keep my distance. I’ve got too many reasons to stay in the shadows. But something about her makes me want to step into the light—for the first time in a long time. Book 7 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 Book 2 - Chasing Kitsune Book 3 - Expect the Unexpected Book 4 - Out of My League Book 5 - Man's Best Wingman (starring Amaya's sister Xenia and introduced Alan and Amaya as side characters) Book 6 - Troubled Heart (Alan appears as a cameo)

On our first meeting, he made a fake proposal and embarrassed me, and made me lose my job, I never expected to meet him again on the same day, and this time he splashed muddy water on me. **** "It's you again? When did I become so unlucky?!" He complained. He wasn't the only unlucky one, I was also unlucky by meeting him for the second time in one day. "Get away from me," I struggled but he didn't let me go. "Where do you think you're going? Want to run away? Not without settlement. You broke my car!" Vanessa and Andre's lives were worlds apart. She was just trying to make ends meet, while he was a wealthy and powerful man who seemed to have everything. Their first meeting was a memorable one as he embarrassed her, made her lose her job, and also almost run her over while splashing water from the road on her. She retaliate by breaking his car which lands her in huge trouble as he constantly threatened to sue her if she fails to pay for the damage. He offers her a job as his assistant with plans to torture her but had no idea how he started to get used to her presence. A spark of connection, a flicker of something more. As they continued to interact, that spark grew into a flame. But with so much standing in their way, could their love survive?

Evelyn thought marrying Jason meant finding love, a home, and a family to call her own. But reality turned out crueler than her dreams. Scarred from saving her son and silently bearing the weight of sacrifice — including giving Jason one of her kidneys — she is now nothing more than a shadow in her own home. To the world, she is just a maid. To her son Liam, she’s an embarrassment. And to her husband? A secret. Ignored. Unloved. Unwanted. Jason hides their marriage to protect his image, while openly entertaining Ivy — the woman everyone believes is Liam’s real mother. Evelyn’s once-kind son now cruelly compares her to Ivy, mocking her scars and weight. But the final blow comes the day she discovers them celebrating Liam’s birthday — without her. Heartbroken and drunk, Evelyn ends up having a one-night stand with a stranger… only to later discover he’s the company’s new boss — and Ivy’s brother. As Evelyn begins to fight for herself, uncovering her hidden strength and quiet dignity, secrets start to unravel. But how much pain can one woman endure before she finally says: Enough?

Si Lena Cruz ay isang masipag at determinadong babae, laging abala sa trabaho at pasan sa isipan ang karamdaman ng ina. Tahimik ang kanyang mundo—puno ng pagod, sakripisyo, at pangamba para sa kinabukasan—hanggang sa dumating ang lalaking kayang baguhin ang lahat. Si Adrian Valdez, CEO ng Valdez Holdings at isa sa pinakamakapangyarihang billionaire sa bansa, ay kilala sa pagiging malamig, matalino, at kontrolado ang lahat sa paligid niya. At nang makita niya ang kahinaan ni Lena, naglatag siya ng isang alok—isang mapanganib na kasunduang maaaring tuluyang magbago sa kapalaran ng babae. “I want one night with you, and everything—your debts, your life—will be secured.” Isang alok. Isang gabi. Isang kasunduang nagsimula sa kawalan ng pagpipilian. Habang nasasangkot si Lena sa madilim at kontroladong mundo ni Adrian, unti-unting nahahayag ang lalim ng kapangyarihan niya—at ang simpleng kasunduan ay nagiging larong mahirap takasan. Mananatili ba itong isang kasunduan lamang—o unti-unting mahuhulog ang damdamin ni Lena sa lalaking hindi niya kailanman piniling mahalin.