This Is Not A Pipe

***EXCERPT*** "I could burn the world to ashes, and you would still be the only thing worth destroying," he whispered, his lips just close enough to feel my desperate, trembling breath, tears leaking down my eyes. "Your pain is beautiful, Tera," he whispered with a chilling smile. "It shows you're still trying to fight what you know you've already lost." *** Dr. Tera Williams thought her life couldn't sink any lower after signing the divorce papers her husband's mistress threw in her face. But when a twist of fate puts her in a prison cell, stripping her of her career and reputation, she realizes she hasn't even begun to fall. After spending three years in prison, she struggles to get her life back on track again by starting from her lowest. Despite all the hurdles she had to endure from her current boss, she finds love again with Ryan, a single father, who is madly in love with her. But just as she's about to marry him, her worst nightmare resurfaces: She finds out that she is still legally married to her obsessive ex-husband, Logan, who has been doing everything possible to win her back. How does she navigate her life when she is now trapped between two possessive men who are not willing to give her up for the other? Trigger Warning: This is a dark, intense romance with a few scenes of psychological manipulation, violence, and non-con. Recommended for mature readers.

Mike Williams , a powerful heir of a multi- billion enterprise , fakes being broke and becomes a beggar. In the tide of time, he becomes a live-in son-in-law of the Elliot's , a wealthy family . Known as a beggar, he's faced with the worst treatments while his wife, Annabelle, is made a permanent villain in the home. But what happens when they discover the one nicknamed "Mr Beggar" isn't a beggar like they thought? Will he save the family's business? Or will he avenge every humiliation he suffered with his wife? What is the fate of a marriage that started without a trace of love?

Si Aula Maglaya ay isang ordinaryong babae na masayahin, matapang, prangka, masipag at matalino ngunit kulang sa common sense. Si Hanz Nicolo Bernales ay isang sikat na artista, mayaman, arogante, simpleng babaero, tinitingala at tinitilihan ngunit may isang babae ang ilag sa kanyang kasikatan at kailanman hindi siya tinilian. Nang magtagpo ang mga landas ng dalawa sa isang aksidente hindi na nagkaroon ng katahimikan si Nicolo. Si Aula na yata ang pinakiinisan nitong babae dahil wala itong finesse kung magsalita, putak ng putak! Ngunit natatakpan naman iyon ng angking kagandahan ng dalaga na kahinaan ni Nicolo. At nang madawit ang pangalan ni Nicolo sa isang "Blind Item" na kasama si Aula ay mas lalo pang gumulo ang buhay nito. Paano kung nagka-totoo ang tsismis sa dalawa? Gugustuhin kaya ni Aula na mapabilang sa magulong industriya na kinabibilangan ni Nicolo?

On New Year's Eve, I waited at home with a box of sparklers, hoping Jake Thompson would come. Instead, an earthquake struck. Trapped under fallen debris, I prayed for his safety. Little did I know, Jake was putting on a grand fireworks display across the city for his high school sweetheart who had just returned from abroad. The whole town buzzed with excitement, wishing them a lifetime of happiness together. Meanwhile, I had lost my hearing in the disaster, with no hope of recovery. When I tried to break off our engagement and leave town, Jake stood before me, his eyes red-rimmed and pleading. I couldn't understand a word he said. I simply wished him, “May you always have a day like today, year after year.”

Hidup Julea Anastasia harus berubah 180 derajat demi menemukan sebelah sepatu heels pertamanya yang hilang di ruang meeting kantor tempo hari. Untuk mendapatkan sepatunya kembali dia harus menemani Andrew Nugraha, bosnya yang super galak dalam kencan buta. Tidak mau merelakan sepatu baru yang dia dapat dari menabung selama tiga bulan, Julea harus berulang kali terlibat dalam aksi Andrew menggagalkan perjodohannya sendiri. Namun, karena tuduhan seseorang keduanya harus menikah! Tidak mau kehilangan akal, Julea berniat membongkar kejahatan itu bersama dengan Andrew. Sifat angkuh dan sok berkuasa dari Andrew berusaha Julea lawan dengan sifat keras kepalanya. Saat dua sifat berlainan itu disatukan mungkinkah ada kisah indah bak negeri dongeng tercipta, atau selamanya hanya ada hubungan pura-pura?

I filed to leave Doctors Without Borders a year in advance, just so I could return home, keep my promise, and marry Dennis McMillan. But by the time I got back, Dennis was already a father. I overheard him telling the housekeeper, "Let Anna stay abroad a little longer. Best if she doesn't come back at all. If she finds out I have a son now, she'll definitely cause a scene." It was only then that I understood—he had deceived me. Three years ago, he said to me, "Go spend three years with Doctors Without Borders. Toughen yourself up. Once you are more mature, you'll be ready to be my wife." And I was mature now. I wasn't the same girl who used to break down in tears whenever something went wrong. My tastes had changed too. And now, I wasn't interested in someone like him anymore.

The sight of this tore my heart apart. In horror, I drew back at once, so I won't watch them make out. Even though I wasn't looking, Fiona's moans ate me up, as she called Allen's name amidst their... I... I just can't stand this. It's too much to take in. Too much! "Allen, Yes! Harder! Harder!!" she sang, begging for more. My whole body shivered, as I drew my feet again, recalling the night I allowed Allen to take my first kiss from me. And it's because of him I joined this hunt in the first place. I thought he organized this game to look for me, but... it was all in my head. Allen was never looking for me. He never loved me! ******************************************** Driven by love, Evolet, a weak Omega, joins the Luna's hunt to be with the Alpha who stole her first kiss. She does this against her mother's order, hoping her best friend, Fiona, would keep this a secret. But her trust is broken when Fiona reveals her devilish side, causing a rift between Evolet and her mother. She reveals her true desire to be the Alpha's Luna, mocking Evolet's inability to summon her wolf. Her words got to a desperate Evolet, who feels scared and ends up doing something she has never done before. She strikes a deal with the pack's enemy, a pervy rogue with a strange wolf ability, to become her wolf for the game. . "Do you know what you're saying? You want me to be your wolf?" "Yes, I do. I... I want you. Please, be my wolf." . * Is she doing the right thing by going against her mother's order? * What if she was wrong about the Alpha? * What if the rogue isn't just her wolf, but more than that?

A moan of pure pleasure escapes my mouth and he nips my lower lip, sending shock waves through my body. Pushing me onto my back, he continues to devour me - nipping at the skin along my neck and running his hand over the fabric covering my breasts. Heat builds up between my legs as I feel him harden against my thigh. I bite my lower lip and instinctively raise my hips against him. He moans and takes my face in his large hands. "Look at me. If we continue any further I'm not going to be able to stop myself. If we mate I will mark you and you'll be mine forever." He says slowly, the words penetrating the fog clouding my brain. "Is this what you want?" My body screams yes, but my mind forces me to be rational. "Not yet, eventually but not yet." I admit, running my hands through his hair. He sighs, disappointment evident before he rests his head on my chest. "I don't want you to get hurt by our matebond." I eventually say. "What do you mean?" He asks. I lift his hand and place it on my thigh, letting his fingers brush against the scars. "Kane told me that when you're mated, you feel everything your mate feels… I don't want that. I don't want you to feel if I die. " *** Natalia has spent the last ten years living in isolation, scarred from witnessing the massacre of her parents, she believes that the mate bond and love are a weakness she never wants to experience - even when confronted with her very own mate. Unfortunately for her, Liam, Alpha of the Dark Moon Pack has no plan on letting her go. Will succumbing to him save her, or will it be her ultimate doom?

Following the demise of Ricardo's once solid relationship, the rich young arrogant multi-billionaire; Ricardo Cullen swore never to fall in love again because of his despicable Ex relationship as he took to having pleasures with different women and trashed the word commitment. He became a fan of strip clubs as he thinks money is all that matters and he could get any type of woman he desires with money. But it all dawned on Ricardo when the sexy Ella refused his request for a night of pleasure with him for a million dollars, coincidentally Ella became the hot secretary to Ricardo who at first refused her offer for the secretary position and later agreed just so he could get under Ella's skirt. Will Ricardo be able to accomplish his main reasons for employing Ella as his secretary or will Ella be able to change her sex freak boss or perhaps will it lead to something more? Like, love? Or more complicated issues? Ride with author Rave in this hot office romance filled with twists and suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Lia Andrews was a mystery to most. Growing up with Lung cancer definitely can't be easy for a royal. When Lia attends a public school for the first time in ages , she meets Ace Romano the schools trouble maker but there's always reasons as to why we do the things we do. When Ace lands his eyes on Lia , he can't help himself but feel a possessive side of her. Wanting to protecting her and love her forever. Cherish her as if she was gold . When troubles erupt , Lia has no choice but to crumble and the fear of being alone again drowns her... Could Lia ever have the normal life all teenagers should have?