Thorn Between Two Roses

 “Take me, please?” I shuddered as sweet relief flooded through me and ached for more.  “If you want me, you can have me, all of me, but you might not like what I ask in return.” He gritted teeth as if he was tested by his own self-control.  I could feel his struggle, judging by the tightening of his hard muscles pressed against my back.  He was rough tonight, as if he was here to punish me for being a very naughty girl. *** Outcast and wolfless Amelia Hayes has been bullied her whole life. Before turning eighteen, she survives the fire, and her handsome alpha, Ryden Braxton rejects and banishes her. Two years later, she returns beautiful and strong, but she also brings threats to the pack. While Ryden wants to claim her, she’s also mystified by her constant sensual dreams of a stranger.  With werewolves dying in mysterious deaths, she has to entrust her secret with her mate— the power of fire within her that can cause more destruction than salvation. When her past which she has no memory of, pulls forward to her present, she becomes so drawn to a dangerous Alpha King Lucius with a primal instinct to claim her— the very same man in her dreams. After too many betrayals in his pack, Ryden has to work with his ruthless rival to protect his mate against their formidable foe.  Lucius has waited too long to reunite with Amelia but has to put his anger aside to get his revenge against the being who killed his wife and his entire pack twenty years ago. With Amelia still bound to her past and present, will she choose between the two alphas who equally love her, or choose the one that sacrifices a lot for her to live?

Sienna moved to the city seeking freedom, passion, and a life far from the quiet predictability of her past. Bold, fearless, and unafraid to chase what she wants, she never expected the city to test her in ways she couldn’t imagine. Lucian is everything she should avoid: dangerous, magnetic, and untouchable. At twenty-six, he holds power over the city, a man who commands attention without asking for it. But when he crosses paths with Sienna, the rules that govern his world begin to crumble. Desire ignites between them, a tension neither can deny, and secrets begin to pull them closer into a web of obsession, lust, and power. Every glance, every brush of hands, feels electric. Every choice carries risk. And in a city where danger lurks in shadowed alleyways and luxury hides betrayal, Sienna and Lucian must navigate a fragile line between control and surrender, between passion and peril. As their connection deepens, Sienna realizes that surrendering to desire comes at a price — one that may consume them both. In a world fueled by power, obsession, and secrets, there is no turning back from what burns between them.

Born into a family of culinary royalty, Aria Beaumont has always lived in her father’s shadow — a feared food critic whose name alone can destroy chefs. After getting fired for calling out wrongdoing in the kitchen and catching her boyfriend cheating on the same night, Aria runs into the arms of a mysterious stranger and had a one night stand. When she enrolls in the prestigious Étoile Culinary Academy to rebuild her life and career, She never expects her mentor for the training to be Leon Cordon; the reclusive, world-famous chef who vanished from the culinary world after the tragic loss of someone he loved. And she definitely never expects him to hate her on sight. He recognizes her last name. Her family is his sworn enemy. He recognizes her from the one-night stand and refuses to mentor her. She recognizes his arrogance and was determined to bring him back to the culinary industry. Just as their forbidden connection becomes impossible to deny, the academy sends them on a month-long culinary retreat — isolated, breathtaking, and filled with ghosts of Leon's past. There, Aria learns that the culinary world’s greatest tragedy…may not be what it seemed. A past thought buried will return. Loyalties will break. A rival chef will step into the scene. And Aria must decide whether following her heart is worth losing everything she has finally begun to build.

Ketika tiba-tiba dirinya dipaksa menjadi pacar pura-pura seorang pria asing yang tampan, Siti merasa harga dirinya telah dilecehkan oleh pria itu. Ketika mendapati hatinya hampir saja ia serahkan pada pria pemaksa itu, cinta dalam diamnya ternyata tidak bertepuk sebelah tangan. Mampukah Rayhan, Si Pria Pemaksa berhasil memenangkan hati Siti? Apa yang akan dilakukan Arken, ketika gadis yang telah mampu mengikat hatinya telah menjadi calon istri rekan bisnisnya? Bagaimana dengan Arya yang ternyata juga menyimpan perasaan pada Siti? Kepada siapa hati Siti akan berlabuh? Siapa pria yang akan dipilih Siti menjadi pendamping hidupnya?

No one gets to understand Nigerian 419 scam until you`re caught in their dragnet. This story will blow your mind. Franck Dubila and family decided to celebrate the established health of his son Anthony (Junior) in their home in Makepeville. All was going on great, till the moment the story of ‘ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND dollars’ secret gift from grandpa to his grandson sets in. Opening a Pandora box, as 419ers got hold of the intelligence. Thus, provoking, a wanton appetite, as they hatched out a diabolic plan to harvest the money by all cost. But, unfortunately for them, the Machiavellic plan only gave birth to a collateral damage in the course. As little Anthony is caught in a ghastly motor accident during the process changing the face of the whole game. When Franck is whispered the truth at the hospital, that, it was all conmen at their art, it created a tsunami in his spirit seeing the situation in which his son was in. Where he took the most dangerous decision which is to revenge his son`s comatose state. By plunging himself into a bloody manhunt against one of the deadliest 419 cabal of Makepeville. But, will he be up to the stakes, will he be able to hide his plans from his entire family, will he be human enough to forgive the person who betrayed him and his son? For sure, blood will flow and hard decisions will follow.

Alessia Winters hopes to live a normal life someday,a life she knew was never gonna be at her disposal,a life she wished she'd had if her father was still there. But she knew as always,wishes never come true. So she tries to be exactly what her family expects from her:the family's perfect hunter granddaughter. The Winters are known for over centuries for their Vampire huntings for generations after generations. While Alessia has to be the perfect daughter who takes over her family's ethics,she has to deal with the mysterious hot guy she met at the village square. Harden Mcalester finds it oddly satisfying that he meets this strangely adorable woman the very first night he moved to Fox City. Her voice sets a constant lust reminder in his heart and he finds himself longing after her. But was there meeting fated to happen? Or was their love doomed before they even met? Will a wanted Vampire who's been into hiding for countless years be any more safer after meeting and falling in love with a vampire hunter's daughter, who's infact a skilled hunter herself than she gives credit for. Would it turn out to be a deer walking into the lion's den? A fascinating headspinning romance that Will leave your heart thudding after turning the last page.

Harvey has never experienced love before so when he was paid to be Jordan’s boyfriend for the weekend, he was up for it. Never would he imagine that he would fall madly in love with his employer.

Si Thalia Hernandez ay isinilang sa mundo na kailanman ay hindi nasilayan ang liwanag, sa kabila ng kanyang kapansanan ay nanatili pa rin siyang matatag. Hindi naging hadlang ang kapansanan ng dalaga bagkus naging inspirasyon pa niya ito upang maipakita ang natatangi niyang talento. Isa sa talento niya ay lumikha ng tula kaya normal na sa dalaga ang pagiging makata. Siya ang isang malaking sikreto ng pamilyang Hernandez. Dahil isang pulitiko ang kanyang ama ay itinago siya sa lahat upang maprotektahan. Kaya inakala ng lahat na nag-iisa lang ang anak ni Cong. Hernandez, at iyon ay si Ashley Hernandez. Sa hindi inaasahang pangyayari ay namatay ang kanilang mga magulang mula sa isang car accident ngunit hindi lingid sa kaalaman ng magkapatid na bago mamatay ang mga magulang ay nakipagkasundo ito sa pamilyang Welsh sa isang marriage agreement. Isang lalaki na tinatamasa ang lahat ng karangyaan ngunit ang ugali ay kakaiba sa lahat, inilalayo ang sarili para sa lahat upang makaiwas sa mga taong mapanlinlang higit sa lahat ay sa mga babaeng tanging yaman lang ang habol sa kanya. Siya si Alistair Welsh ang nag-iisang tagapagmana sa kanilang pamilya at kasalukuyang CEO ng isang dambuhalang kumpanya sa bansa. Natakot si Ashley ng malaman niya na ikakasal siya sa isang binatang baldado na may masamang ugali kaya nagawa niyang lokohin ang sariling kapatid. Sapilitang naikasal si Thalia kay Alistair ngunit labis siyang nasaktan ng matuklasan na siya ay panakip-butas lamang upang mapag takpan ang relasyon ng magpinsan. Paano kung malaman ni Thalia na ang lalaking ikinasal sa kanya at ang Nobyo na nang-iwan sa kan’ya noong kasalukuyang siya ay bulag ay iisa pala? Mangibabaw pa rin kaya ang pag-ibig sa puso ni Thalia o patuloy itong kamumuhian dahil wala na itong ginawa kundi ang saktan siya sa simula pa lang?

What would a girl do when she will be stuck in a situation where she could either save her dignity or her family? Would she get trapped in the hell of her blackmailer or would she choose the heaven of her lover?

Ava has been in love with her cousin Lucas since she was a teenager, but knowing the taboo nature of their feelings, she has always kept them buried deep inside. She moves on and starts a serious relationship with Ethan, a good man from a wealthy family. Everything seems perfect for a while. However, when their families plan a luxurious vacation together, those long-suppressed feelings resurface. Ava and Lucas have an unexpected encounter that leaves them questioning the boundaries they've set for themselves. They give in to temptation, and a forbidden kiss leads to a series of moments where they struggle to keep their passion under control, knowing they can never act on it. Ava finds herself torn between loyalty to Ethan and the burning desire for Lucas. As the days go on, secrets start to unfold, and the lines between family and romance blur. Ava tries to bury her emotions, but with Lucas constantly around, she realizes she's never truly gotten over him. Tensions rise when Lucas begins to test the limits of their connection. The family event, meant to be a joyous occasion, ends up being a catalyst for betrayal. Ava's emotional turmoil leads her to make a choice that will affect her relationship with both Lucas and Ethan forever.