Tracing A Drop Of Blood Through The Heart

Captured heart “Captured heart” is a gripping romance novel that weaves a tale of love, loyalty, betrayal, power and despair. Betty is the only daughter of a ruthless mafia Lord of the Daga family. The Daga family's succession law prioritizes birthright, where the firstborn child, regardless of gender, inherits leadership although, she has no idea of her identity. She is thrust into a world of danger when her half brother, the current leader of the Daga family discovers her existence. After her father’s ousting and death, Betty becomes the target of her brother’s wrath who seeks to eliminate her to end the division in the family because of her existence and claim the family’s legacy for himself. Mateo, a powerful mafia boss of the Barca Empire who has sworn to protect Betty, thanks to a promise he made long ago but his motives still seems unclear, is he going to keep to his word or he has his own agenda? they find themselves drawn to each other, their hearts beating as one but their love is forbidden. The bear painting is the genesis of the web of events. It is a mysterious work of art created by Betty’s biological father. The painting is not just a piece of art- it’s a symbol of a powerful mafia group. As the story unfolds we see how the bear painting becomes the genesis of everything. The mafia rise to power, power tussle and struggles, Betty’s complicated family history, revealing secrets and her journey into the world of organized crimes. The painting serves as the web that holds the narrative tying together the characters and their motivations. In the world of power struggle and politics, she discovers her fathers legacy is more complicated than she could ever imagine.

In the savage world of the Blackwood werewolves, the cruel Alpha Damien rules with an iron fist. By ancient decree, he is bound to take a new Luna every Blood Moon to solidify his dominance. His latest prize is Kiera, the fierce beauty from the Rivermist pack. Forced into the mating ritual against her will, Kiera becomes a possession to the brutal Alpha, yearning for escape. Her unlikely ally emerges as Ryker, an alluring omega outcast harboring his own mysterious secrets. But Kiera soon learns that Damien conceals an even darker secret . When Kiera and Ryker's forbidden attraction ignites, they risk it all to break the sacred bond in a dangerous rite. Damien's wrath rains down, sparking all-out war among the packs. With a shocking betrayal tying Ryker's past to the conflict, can the star-crossed lovers survive long enough to burn the tyrannical Blackwood legacy to the ground?

Born as a human into a family of vampire hunters, Angel Collymore’s fate was changed forever when she was turned into a vampire at birth by her father’s sworn enemies. Growing up, Angel attended high school and tried her best to blend in with her human peers as she struggled with her identity and thirst for blood. She had learned to control her bloodlust, yet her burning desire for vengeance against her makers drove her to become an exceptional vampire hunter.   However, her life took a dramatic turn when she fell in love with a boy at her school, Bryan Finnegan. She knew that pursuing the relationship was dangerous, with her being a vampire and him being a human, but the bond that tied them together couldn’t be resisted.   As their relationship deepened, secrets emerged. What would happen when Bryan discovered her secret? Would their love crumble, or could it conquer all?   What if she wasn’t the only one who had a secret to hide?

Astrid’s life ended in blood and betrayal. Her second chance begins in the pages of a book she once read—Blood and Moonlight, a world where ancient vampires and fierce werewolves wage a war older than the moon itself.Reborn in the body of a doomed noble girl whose death will ignite the coming carnage, Astrid must outwit fate itself to survive. Every whispered promise hides a blade, every stolen glance could be a trap, and the line between love and danger is razor-thin.But the deeper she steps into the game of predators, the more she realizes someone here knows the truth about her past life—someone who might be the very killer who ended it.Survival means rewriting the story.Love might mean losing her soul.And in a world ruled by fangs and claws, Astrid will have to decide—Will she be prey… or predator?

Seruni Arkadewi merasa dunianya runtuh satu persatu, saat sebuah kecelakaan merenggut kesempurnaan indrawinya. Kedua kakinya yang sebelumnya kuat dan lincah, kini menjadi timpang. Dan ternyata kemalangannya bukan hanya itu saja. Dimulai dari penghianatan kekasih dan sahabatnya yang menjalin hubungan di belakangnya, hingga desakan ayah tirinya yang ingin menikahkannya dengan seorang bandot tua karena harta. Muak dengan stigma bahwa takdir seorang wanita adalah di dapur, di sumur dan di kasur, Seruni minggat dari desanya. Ia ingin membuktikan bahwa seorang wanita dengan segala keterbatasan fisiknya, mampu berdiri di atas kakinya sendiri jikalau mau berusaha. Sementara itu, Antonio Brata Kesuma--sang anak sultan klan Brata Kesuma, paling tidak bisa mentolerir segala bentuk ketidaksempurnaan. Baginya semua yang cacat, tidak akan masuk hitungan. Baik itu berupa barang, ataupun orang. "Saya tidak minta dikasihani. Yang saya pinta hanya satu. Jangan menjadikan ketidaksempurnaan saya sebagai alasan untuk menjegal semua impian-impian saya. Saya memang cacat, tapi saya tidak bodoh. Saya mohon, izinkan saya berjuang." -Seruni Arkadewi- "Kamu itu selemah-lemahnya manusia. Sudah cacat, perempuan lagi. Sudahlah, terima takdirmu dan diam saja di rumah. Jangan mempersulit diri sendiri. Dunia ini keras. Ketahuilah, tekad tanpa amunisi, itu artinya bunuh diri. -Antonio Brata Kesuma-

Ditinggal begitu saja tanpa sebab oleh sang kekasih, membuat hidup Jasmine terpuruk. Jatuh cinta sedalam-dalamnya pada orang yang salah adalah hal yang paling menyakitkan di dunia ini. Wanita itu layaknya boneka yang sudah dibuang. Bertahun-tahun kemudian, Jasmine berusaha berdamai dengan kenyataan. Dia berusaha melupakan sosok pria yang telah menghancurkan hidupnya. Namun, sayangnya takdir seakan mempermainkan Jasmine. Setelah dia berjuang melupakan, tiba-tiba Jasmine bertemu Xavier—pria yang telah menorehkan luka yang dalam padanya. Hancur. Perih. Terluka. Tiga kata yang dirasakan Jasmine kala takdir kembali mempertemukannya dengan Xavier. Ditambah dengan kenyataan di mana ternyata Xavier adalah calon kakak iparnya membuat dunia Jasmine seakan runtuh. Lantas bagaimana cinta Jasmine? Akankah Jasmine sanggup menahan diri, agar tidak jatuh pada sosok Xavier yang merupakan calon kakak iparnya sendiri? Atau Jasmine akan menghancurkan pernikahan kakak kandungnya sendiri? Hidup Jasmine bagaikan berada di labirin, yang membuatnya tersesat dalam kekelaman. *** Follow me on IG: abigail_kusuma9

The tale of three powerful families of Chicago, drama, revenge, love, betrayal turn these people's life up and down. Brian McCoy The last thing I need in my life is a woman, I had enough of these fetal female attractions in my 32 years of life. Do I want a one-night stand or hookups? Sure, I gladly welcome any woman into my bed, but a committed relationship, no, thanks. I will pass on this. However, when the little Miss. Simmons walks into my life, her beauty and elegance are making all part of my body wanting more. As everyone says, This woman is the death of any man, but right this me who is suffering her gentle torture. Inessa: Brian McCoy is the last person in need in my life, his money and arrogance are the most hated in our society. Women throw themselves on his feet while men loath his success, intertwined with him will damage my "society's sweetheart" reputation. Still, I walk towards the fire like a fool, something about those cold blue eyes pulls me so strongly, and I can't deny him, neither does he. Will this the start of an epic love or a dreadful fate?

Paano ba dapat aminin sa isang kaibigan na mahal mo siya? O paano mo sasabihin na higit pa sa bilang magkaibigan ang pagtingin mo para sa kaniya? "The more you hate, the more you love." Ito ang naging motto sa buhay pag-ibig ni Aziz Dimitri Tyson, matapos niyang makilala ang babaeng kinaiinisan niya sa lahat. Ngunit hindi naman niya inaasahan na ito rin pala ang magyayanig sa tahimik niyang mundo. Sasha Edmonia, ang pangalan ng babaeng bumihag sa torpe nitong puso. Bagamat na love at first sight siya rito ay pinili na lamang niya na itago ito sa sarili at maghintay ng tamang pagkakataon upang maipagtapat ito sa kaniya. Naging kampante ito sa kaniyang sarili na hindi nalalamang marami na siyang nasasayang na oportunidad upang mas lalo pang mapalapit sa kaniya. He missed the right timing. Dahil sa kakahintay niya ng right time ay may iba ng nauna sa kaniya. Magagawa pa kaya ni Aziz Dimitri na maipagtapat sa dalaga ang tunay niyang nararamdaman? O magpapaubaya na lang ba siya para sa iba?

Alexander Montecillo was once a playboy, that was until he finds himself charmed by a certain Martelle Gomez. But what if he symbolizes the pain of Martelle's past? Can she come to accept the blooming romance between them--or will love remain elusive?

Demi Rose managed to escape the tragic events that lead to her pack's downfall. After being on the run, she finally found her mate. The only problem is when her mate brings her past back, forcing her to face everything she had been running from.