Thorned Between Novels & Stories

Trapped in an arranged marriage with a man whispered to be ruthless, Katherine Reiss refuses to surrender to fate. Damon Lucifer Dankworth is a mystery cloaked in shadows-cold, tormented, and dangerously irresistible. Determined to break free from the union forced upon her, Katherine flees from her parents' grasp and infiltrates Damon's life under a disguise, searching for the perfect evidence to destroy the engagement. But the deeper she digs, the more tangled she becomes in his secrets-and his arms. Passion ignites, desire consumes, and the lines between duty and temptation blur. Just as she starts unraveling the enigma of Damon, their pasts collide, threatening to tear them apart. When everything crumbles, will Katherine fight for love... or let the past dictate their fate?

Synopsis   Calista's life changed when her mother, Annabeth Perez, married a millionaire named Samuel Tan with three sons named Ashton, Aaron, and Axel.   As they moved in with the Tans, Cali became close with Ashton and Aaron. And Axel kept his distance from Calista; as he taught, Cali is the replacement for his dead sister.   They became close and eventually fell in love. However, a romance between the siblings is not acceptable. So they hide their relationship from the public and, of course, from their family.   When Cali and Axel are ready to face their family to tell them the truth, their dad announces Axel’s arranged marriage with Tasha Montereal.   Can Axel and Cali fight for their love?         Or will the two give up?

Storm Thompson was well-known for his natural charisma, his wit and cool personality. He's nice to everyone. Playboy? Flirt? Loves to play? nah. It was and will never be his forte. He loves playing basketball. And his attention and heart was already claimed by someone na hindi naman siya magawang tapunan kahit daan lang ng tingin. Mataas ang tingin niya sa babaeng nagugustuhan niya. At iniisip niyang hindi siya nito magugustuhan. Sunny Daine on the otherhand is an independent woman and competitive. She's taking Journalism. She's focused and goal oriented. Sunny meets Storm. Became friends in an instant. Will there be love between them or just pure friendship? Let's read. :)

It all started at Ari's wedding. When she saw her sister and the groom making out in a room, anong dapat gawin ng isang babaeng niloko ng dalawang mahal niya sa buhay? Edi ang tumakbo palayo sa kanila. She fled on her wedding day with the best man, Geoffre. A man who also fled on his best friend’s wedding. Both heartbroken from the person they love. But they say, two broken people can help each other to get better and be fixed. She didn’t expect that the runaway she did will change her life 180 degrees. Will love blossom between them? “The best thing that happened to me is when I runway with you on my wedding day.”

Sylvaine Reneé Hermano, naive and fragile seventeen-year-old girl who has a crush on her sister's classmate, her brother's friend--Damen Elliote Queriejero, a man who loves everything about guns, specifically, gun firing. But this man doesn't want to have any relationship with someone younger than him--again. Traumatized. Wounded heart. Will she able to handle it? Will she able to break those walls between them? She did everything just to pull his trigger to like her back, and he did. But an incident changed everything... Something that's impossible to fix. Something that broke every piece of her heart and soul. Years have passed. Who will pull the trigger this time? This story is a roller coaster ride. A lot of unexpected emotional twist and turn.

Blurb: "I hate you." Those were the words Heidi Fernandez always threw at Zacchaeus Ongpauco—the notorious bad boy she blamed for the pain her best friend suffered. To Heidi, Zacchaeus represented everything she despised: arrogance, trouble, and heartbreak. But fate has a strange sense of humor. Forced together by circumstances they cannot avoid, their constant arguments slowly reveal hidden truths, buried wounds, and feelings neither of them expected. As hatred turns into attraction and attraction becomes love, Heidi and Zacchaeus find themselves caught between their hearts and the people determined to keep them apart. They say some people are brought together only to learn they were never meant to be. But what if that saying is wrong? What if love is worth fighting for?

Vladimir Cuellam Andromida. A man who will put his family above his desire. He is a formidable boss whose devotion to his clan knows no bounds. But his perfect dominion shattered when a woman appeared claiming to be the mother of a baby he never thought he had. "A wedding and a name for this baby." This line sent him somewhere in the middle of hell and heaven. Nagsimulang umandar ang buhay niya tulad ng isang roller-coaster at tinangay siya sa direksiyong hindi niya kailanman naisip na puntahan kahit sa panaginip. Jerglen Mae Bestre. She is a tough virgin who stirs the balance of a powerful predator like Vladimir. Does she have what it takes to cross the distance that lies between them without sacrificing her heart and dignity?

Lily never imagined she’d end up married to Ethan, her sister's boyfriend. But now, she finds herself under the same roof with Ethan and his family, her life taking an unexpected turn. Caught in the web of her confusion, anxiety, and the judgment of her family, Lily is left feeling more isolated than ever before. Once a close-knit and loving family, the atmosphere now crackles with resentment. Lily’s every move is scrutinized, and the disapproval from her own family is overwhelming. Her desire for acceptance seems impossible as the weight of her actions presses down on her. However, there’s one person who still offers her warmth, Mommy Maita, her mother-in-law. Unlike the others, she tries to make Lily feel welcome, offering her kindness and comfort. But Lily can’t help but question whether this kindness is genuine or just a way to keep up appearances in a family already torn apart by scandal. Ethan’s attitude towards Lily only complicates things further. His anger is palpable, and he seems resistant to accept her as his wife. Lily is left in the dark, wondering why he’s so hostile, when all she wants is a connection. But with every passing day, the emotional gap between them widens, and Lily is left questioning her place in this fractured life. Torn between her desire for love and the turmoil surrounding her, Lily struggles with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. As expectations and societal pressures weigh heavily on her, she starts to wonder if she’ll ever find a way out of this mess. Lily finds solace in her friends Miya and Rafael. They offer her the understanding and support she desperately needs, reminding her that maybe there’s still hope in a world that seems determined to tear her apart.

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!".

Brandon Smith is a handsome billionaire and single father of two. She hired Chris Mariah Sigua to be his bride to grant the wish of his children to have a mother who will cook a meal, take good care of them, and have a big, happy family. Chris Mariah Sigua, the breadwinner of her family, works as a kindergarten teacher in the morning and as a housekeeper at night. She accepted Mr. Smith's offer to save her father's life. She won't mind if she suddenly becomes a billionaire's bride if it means her father will survive and her family in the Philippines will have a comfortable life. But the question is, would their marriage work if there was no love between them, just pure business? Will they be able to learn to love each other after they marry, or will they divorce?