Thorn Crown

"What are you doing here?" Marahang humakbang papalayo si Cressida nang makita ang hindi pamilyar na pigura ngunit pamilyar na amoy na iyon. Ang lalaki ay tumawa ng malalim at nakakaloko, ang presensya nito ay tila isang mabigat na bagay na nakadangan sa kanyang dibdib. "Who the hell are you?!" Sigaw nya sa aninong nakatayo lamang sa kanyang harapan. "Your admirer," marahang sabi nito pagkatapos ay naglakad papalapit sa kanya. Oh gosh no! it can't be him! it can't be Arcturus! Nakalayo na sya dito, hindi na sya muling babalik! "Hello, my serenity."

The Hawthorne Effect sets a story of a F.B.I survey into the criminal lives of certain individuals identified with a Crime Boss, Ron Druman whose identity the Bureau is unsure of. While the story goes on, a look into the immigrant lives of these individuals forced into crime is looked at.

Giovanni is being compromised by his beloved mother to become a full pledge priest someday as his mother's promised when he survived from a terrible accident when he was a 4 year old. Being an obedient and only son of his parents, walang siyang nagawa kundi sundin ang kanyang Mahal na ina. Since he started junior high, he serves as an altar boy on their city parish church. "Are you sure that you want our only son enter the seminary after his graduation? Seryosong tanong ni Don Nicolas sa asawa. "And what makes you think na magababago isip ko Nicolas?" alam ni Donya Esmeralda ang iniisip Ng kanyang Mahal na asawa, nag aalala ito na walang magmamana ng kanilang Multi-million businesses at magpapatuloy Ng kanilang angkan Ng mga Ricablanca. Nasa huling taon na sa pagpapari si Giovanni sa seminaryo at kailangan nyang dumaan sa isang Malaking pagsubok bago siya ordinahan bilang isang pari. Kailangan nyang gugulin ang natitirang isang taon sa labas Ng seminaryo. Eksaktong siyam na taon lumabas siya Ng semenaryo upang subukin kung talagang nasa pagpapari ang kanyang buhay. In his mind and heart, he is already decided in this vocation, but fate seems to be playing him around. Dalawang buwan na lang at oordinahan na siya Ng makilala ang kauna unahang tao na hindi mawala sa isip nya, nakapag papapula sa kanyang mukha pag tinititigan siya, at higit sa lahat Parang tinatambol ang kanyang puso sa bilis nitong pagtibok pag nakikita Niya ito. Ito ay sa katauhan Ng isang babae, si Jessica. Ito na yata pinakamagandang babae na nakita nya. Will he able to fulfill his mother's dream or will he able to satisfy his heart's desire? But deep in his heart, he needs to choose one because loving both of them is breaking all the rules.

This is the first book in this completed duet - The story of Tatiana Nikolaev! My husband. His secrets. Our tragedy. I thought I knew him. I didn’t. I thought he was trustworthy. He wasn’t. But nothing in this world is as it seems. I caught the attention of the most notorious man in the underworld. Konstantin wasn’t the type to be ignored. He commanded his criminal empire with an iron fist but he had secrets of his own. But I was Tatiana Nikolaev. I’d never bend to a man’s will or be used as a pawn. Not again. The moment I tempted the fates and played with fire, life spiraled out of control. My only way of survival was to trust again. But could I?

Sometimes, Love can be found in the strangest places, like on a hospital sick bed, or in between crossfire, it can be found in a haunted castle, war camps, even in a deserted island, or in this case… Under the shackles of a Mafia Family; As long as there are two or more people who open their hearts to receive it. It doesn’t always have to be rave and roses; this isn’t your usual love story!! This isn’t about a high school boy who ends up with his crush, it isn’t about the Billionaire CEO who ends up with the girl from the one night stand, and this is definitely not about a Prince and his Cinderella, not even close to Beauty and her Beast. This is love amidst thorns, guns and shackles, this is bloodshed, this is violence, and this is war!! A cold hearted Mafia Boss and his hot headed psycho captive. They say like poles repel, but what if that stipulation was wrong? A fearless female reporter is determined to expose the criminal activities of one of the most dominant Mafia families in Italy, even at the cost of her own life. Things get even more complicated when a super cop determined to put an end to the Mafia family gets involved in their bittersweet love story, creating a love triangle that lead to deaths and regrets, tears and tragedy, wins and losses… a battle for Supremacy, Power and Dominance!! Find out!!

The night before our 17th wedding attempt, my mafia husband, Rafaeal Holloway, looks at me and promises an uninterrupted wedding. He solemnly swears. "Gianna, I promise you. I told Natalia that even if the sky falls, she'll deal with it alone." I am five months pregnant by then. After three years of dating and five months carrying his child, we've never managed to make it down the aisle because he's canceled the past 16 weddings. Every single time, it's for his sworn sister, Natalia Sullivan. The first time, she claims she has a fever. I spend the whole night at the hospital, still in my wedding dress, just to find out she has a mild cold. The second time, she claims her chest hurts. Rafael abandons me mid-wedding and rushes to her side, while she's out laughing over afternoon tea with friends. The third time, she cries for fear of thunder. He bolts mid-vows and leaves me alone in a hall full of staring guests. But everything's different now. Three days ago, a letter arrived from Northern Silenzio. My father, the Don of the Rossetti family, has finally summoned me home. If Rafael walks away for Natalia one more time, I'll leave for good.

**Book two of the The Awakening of the Crowned Wolf** Alexi thought she was striking the ultimate blow of justice...but instead, she killed someone she loved. In the aftermath of this tragedy, the world of werewolves is in disarray. As packs everywhere lament the death of Luna, Alexi must grapple with her own guilt and broken heart. Will she ever be able to bring King William to justice? Or will she be consumed by her own grief?

Princess Hannah Antonette of Andorra only wished to be free of her controlling parents. One night, in the middle of darkness, she met the one who could help her. Will she be willing to let him bring all the havoc into her life? During the celebration of his engagement, Prince Flint Onyx of Norway yearned to experience sincerity. However, in the midst of the party chaos, he had an accidental encounter with the most genuine but enigmatic woman. And he will use all his effort to track her down. A night full of searching. One is finding his bride. One is finding comfort. How would a night meeting each other by accident impact their respective lives? Are they ready to face the consequences of their choices?

Seven years ago, Aria was left shattered when Liam Brooks, the golden heir, denied her after spending the night with her and made her the center of ruthless humiliation. Once the broken nerd girl, she disappeared from that world—only to rise again, stronger, sharper, and untouchable. Now she's a celebrated fashion icon, Aria stands on the cusp of defending her crown at the Haute Couture Awards. But fate twists cruelly when Liam returns, no longer just her past tormentor but a powerful figure entangled in her present. What begins as a battle of ambition soon sparks a dangerous game of attraction and revenge. Aria is determined to win, to never bow again, even if it means turning Liam’s own fire against him. This time, the clash is personal—and only one of them might walk away unscathed.

"Abby Davison only wants to focus on her career as a nurse, as she has no time for dating after a bad breakup over a year ago. When her mother presses her about settling down, Abby tells her a little white lie: she’s dating Mark Thornton, the handsome and gruff rancher who both frustrates and makes her heart flutter every time they meet. When Mark overhears Abby's lie, he decides to cut her a deal: to keep his silence regarding their make-believe relationship, she'll come to live with him on his ranch until his broken arm heals. Despite her wounded pride and initial trepidation, Abby can’t help but begin to fall for the guarded Thornton brother as the days pass on his ranch. The black sheep of the family, Mark makes no secret that he prefers horses over people. His brusque exterior, though, only conceals hidden depths and a wounded heart that Abby understands all too clearly. As feelings start to bloom between them, neither is sure what is real and what’s make-believe. Yet the sizzling attraction between them is anything but fake, and with every kiss and every touch, they fall harder for each other. But as their pasts begin to creep toward them, unearthing secrets both would rather keep buried, Abby and Mark must learn to trust each other—or risk losing the love both never knew they needed."