The Tale Review

In a twisted tale of deceit and sacrifice, Lydia Milan who hid her identity and family endures a loveless marriage to handsome wealthy Nathaniel King, who views her only as a blood source for his ailing ex. Struggling against mistreatment, Lydia Milan finally demands a divorce and leaves the marriage and that was when Nathaniel King discovered that she was the only daughter of the richest man in the country who he has been trying to have an audience with since. "Please Lydia, give me a second chance. I swear, let me love you again." "Too late Nathaniel, I have someone else now." A suspenseful journey unfolds, revealing the compliexities of love, betrayal, and redemption in this gripping novel where hidden identities and vengeful schemes entwine in a web of secrets.

Fiona Thornwood never wanted a mate, especially not Logan Blackridge, the ruthless and dangerous Alpha of a rival pack but when her uncle makes a deal to force them together, Fiona is thrown into a life she never asked for. Logan is powerful, feared and hiding a dark past. Fiona is strong, stubborn and refuses to be controlled. They can’t stand each other but the mate bond won’t let them walk away. As danger grows and a prophecy connects their fates, Fiona and logan must decide: fight each other or fight side by side to win their rival packs. Can hate turn into something more or will their bond tear them and their world apart. Let's unravel this tale of rejection, powers between burning emotions they both can't resist.

Seventeen year old Rina has been planning to runaway from her pack as soon as she turns eighteen. She has been picked on forever by the soon to be Alpha twins Arrow and Arion, who she has dubbed the Hell twins. When her boyfriend finds his mate and cheats on Rina, the whole school has a good laugh at her expense. When an injury lands her in the hospital, the Hell twins won’t leave her alone, but why are they calling her their mate? Why can they sense her but she can’t sense them? Is this another cruel joke? Can the Hell twins melt her heart and win her love? Find out in this tale of hate, love, and redemption.

In the glittering world of Greenwich, Connecticut, where wealth and secrets collide, Kayla Morgan, a sharp-witted waitress, never expected to catch the eye of elusive billionaire Justin Drake. When a clumsy encounter at The Gilded Spoon drenches her in daiquiris, it sparks an undeniable connection that neither can shake. As the Greenwich Charity Auction looms, their paths cross again, igniting whispers of romance and a TMZ headline that thrusts Kayla into a spotlight she never wanted. Torn between doubt and desire, Kayla must navigate a world of opulence and intrigue to discover if love at first sight is real—or if Justin’s intentions are just another gilded illusion. A tale of passion, trust, and defying the odds, this romantic drama will keep you hooked as two hearts fight to find their place in a town where nothing is as it seems.

Claire Barrett is a werewolf living under the protection of her alpha wolf father. That is, until he falls ill, and a dark secret revealed by her stepmother throws her world into chaos. She’s betrayed by her mate, shunned by her pack, and sold into a loveless marriage to an alpha on his deathbed. But her new position comes with power; and Claire is determined to use that power to seek revenge on those who have wronged her. She’s not the only one with secrets, though, and she’s forced into a deal she can’t refuse. Will she be able to keep her power and claim the vengeance she craves? Or will she be doomed to a life of slavery… or worse? Find out in this thrilling tale of love, power, and betrayal in the world of werewolf shifters.

In a world where magic is as old as moonlight and as restless as the sea, three witches are bound by forces beyond their choosing. Selene, a Moon Witch whose visions blur the line between ecstasy and prophecy. Mirra, a Forest Witch with roots tangled deep in the earth’s hidden pulse. Ronan, an Ocean Witch who carries the storms of the deep within his veins. Their lives are drawn together when whispers of a coming fracture threaten to unravel everything they hold sacred. Rivalries must shift into uneasy alliances, and passion proves as dangerous as it is irresistible. For when desire fuels magic, every touch can heal—or burn the world to ash. Lush, sensual, and steeped in elemental power, Fractured is a tale of witches reclaiming their bodies, their magic, and their destiny in a fight where intimacy itself might be the key to survival.

Khaira needs to save her family business. And saving it means—to marry Nygel Peter Quazon Fuentes. Madali lang naman sana 'yun pero meron siyang kasintahan. She was torn between her family and her long-time boyfriend. Until Destiny gave her an answer. Natagpuan na lamang niya ang sarili na kasal na rito. Ang inaakala ng lahat na "fairy tale" ay isang bangungot. Nagawa niyang makatakas sa poder ni Peter nang makunan siya sa baby nila. She thought she'd totally escaped, but after five years…they met again. In a very awkward scene… when her little boy blocked his way and said, "Daddy, marry my mommy!".

Arianna Thompson's life was once a fairy tale with her college sweetheart, Julian Saint Clair. But a devastating rumor tore them apart after graduation. Heartbroken, Arianna escaped into a loveless marriage with Ryan, only to find herself trapped in a toxic relationship with two beautiful children, Emily and Jackson. Seven years later, Arianna summons the courage to divorce Ryan and start anew as a single mother. Four years of healing and independence pass before she meets Zander Wells – a kind, responsible, and loving man who reawakens her heart. Just as Arianna considers a future with Zander, her past with Julian threatens to collide with her present. Will she choose a second chance with her first love or forge a new path with the man who healed her heart?

At one point we were both abandoned in the woods. Our meeting started with distrust. His wounds were more than the gnashing scratches of the wilderness, it extended to trash his memories and kept him from truth more than once. Her wounds were more than the bruises of the poisonous wilderness, it extended to crush her security and increased her self doubt. It was an exile that led a prideful yet underestimated prince and an tortured daughter of a successful merchant. Our tale only began when we acknowledged our desires, yet the world around us conspired to thwart our every step. The both of us didn't want to doubt, yet, would our resilience and trust be enough to navigate through the jungle of doubts?

An overnight conspiracy crowned me the ruler of East Millsdearne. A ruler unfit to rule, a ruler always questioned, and looked down upon as weak. Why? Because I am a woman. Princess Adria was a rebel. Since young, all she wanted was the power and respect in every eye that looked at her. But all she got was lust. Where the crown gave her the power, she still surged to get the respect. Respect that came laced with lust, loss, and sacrifices. Sacrifices that kept her away from the love of her life. Tangled in a journey to find and give what women deserve, Adria tangles her love life. Will she succumb to the power of the throne, or will she draw herself out? A tale of the queen, that deserved power, and love. The question is how will she hold onto both.