Unavoidable Circumstances

Seven years ago, Emily Hart poured her heart out to Cole Grayson, the school’s golden boy. But instead of a kind rejection, Cole publicly humiliated her, leaving her heartbroken and vowing never to let anyone see her vulnerable again. She transformed herself, gone was the shy, sweet girl. In her place stood a confident, successful woman determined to chart her own destiny. Now, her father, a self-made billionaire, strikes a major business deal, sealing it with an arranged marriage for Emily. The groom? None other than Cole Grayson. The shock of facing the man who once shattered her lingers, but Emily refuses to let him dominate her life again. Cole isn’t happy either, he’s already engaged to his glamorous fiancée and despises the thought of marrying Emily. Forced into a loveless union, their hatred burns hotter than ever. Yet, as circumstances conspire to keep them together; living under one roof, attending public events as the perfect couple, they begin to see the cracks in each other's facades. Old wounds resurface, fiery clashes turn to unexpected sparks, and Emily wonders: is hate truly the opposite of love? In a wide range of betrayal, longing, and second chances, Emily and Cole must decide if they can rewrite their story.

SIS (Social Issue Series) #1: Objectifying WomenOver protectiveness of boyfriends are often romanticized as cute and caring nowadays. To the point that some ladies fail to live their lives to the fullest just to satisfy their men's insecurities and the likes. Pero kung ikaw si Nayeli Reese P. Eusebio, you'll probably say that you've had enough of those kinds of bullshit. Nari had been deprived of a normal life for her 17 years of existence. She never had a chance to step out of the four corners of their house and experience what common people usually do due to unfortunate circumstances that involves her personal family issues. So when she had the opportunity to finally get out from that nightmare, she promised herself, and her brother that wishes her nothing but happiness, that she will bring out the best in her as she strives to achieve her goals.But when Colton Jace R. Octavio gets into the picture, Nari felt things that she never felt before. Unexplainable feelings that are enough to confuse and distract her from her goals. Colton's dream was just to grow old with her while Nari's was for them to grow individually together. When love gets in the way of your dreams, is it possible to grow with the flow?

Valentina Hales was a carefree young woman, known for making one bad decision after another. But her world spiraled out of control after the mysterious disappearance and death of her sister, Taylor. Following her late sister’s cryptic instructions, Valentina flees from North London to South London, where she finds herself pregnant… a product of a reckless one-night stand with a stranger… and utterly alone, struggling to rebuild her shattered life. Four years later, circumstances drag Valentina back to North London, where she reluctantly takes a job as a maid at the Hawthorne mansion—the very job her sister once held. Her employer: Christopher Hawthorne, a blind and tormented billionaire haunted by his own dark demons. What happens when Valentina finds certain truths, causing her to dig deeper into the Hawthorne family’s secrets and unravel a huge web of lies, deceit, and betrayal? And her quest for vengeance becomes more complicated when she begins to see Christopher in a new light. Will Valentina’s thirst for revenge lead to victory, or will the dark secrets of the Hawthorne family consume her? And what happens when she ends up finding love where she least expects it? In this story of forbidden love and shocking twists, nothing is as it seems… and no one can be trusted. In this forbidden romance novel, trust is a luxury… and danger lurks in every shadow.

One rainy afternoon, Ezra Barlowe unexpectedly meets Shannon Christensen, a runaway heiress seeking refuge from years of abuse inflicted by her stepmother Clarisse and stepsister Karina Hillborne. Unaware of Ezra's fame and hidden billionaire status with connections to the European Mafia, Shannon turns to him for help. After seeing through her urgent needs, including medical care, the sparks between Shannon and Ezra were undeniable, leading them to end up in each other's arms and making love throughout the night. When Ezra learns about her circumstances, he then proposes a daring arrangement: Shannon becomes his contract lover for a year, agreeing to be his bedwarmer and fulfill his desires whenever, wherever, and however he pleases until their contract expires. In exchange, he will help her get revenge and retrieve her rightful place in the Christensen’s household and business. As they navigate this unconventional pact, both Shannon and Ezra slowly realize that their feelings for each other run deeper than it’s supposed to be. Amidst the family turmoil, corporate battles, crime revelations, yakuza-mafia wars, and heartfelt confessions, Ezra and Shannon's lives were anything but dull especially when they had each other to ignite their fiery passions night and day.

Synopsis. Lila Moreno is a young woman balancing two jobs, a waitress by day and bartender by night. She does everything she can to get money to pay for her mother's medical bills. When she overhears a conversation at the bar she is intrigued which leads her to a peculiar proposition, she is desperate enough to listen. Luca DeLuca, the enigmatic and powerful heir to a notorious crime family offers her a way out of her financial problems, he offers to pay all her mothers hospital bills and a significant sum of money in exchange for becoming his mistress. The only catch? She must not only navigate his dangerous world of crime, but also guard her heart in the process. She should not under any circumstances fall in love with him. Lila accepts the deal purely for survival. Yet as she is drawn deeper into Luca’s dark twisted world, she begins to uncover the cracks in his seemingly impenetrable armor. Their relationship evolves into something neither of them anticipated an intricate dance of power, trust, and vulnerability. But the cost of their connection is high. As enemies close in and loyalties are tested, Lila must decide how far she is willing to go to protect the ones she loves and herself. In a world where morality is blurred and trust is a luxury, can love survive the darkness, or will it destroy them both?

A one night stand that's all is was to her. I've spent the last four years trying to forget her. She's the one who slipped away in the middle of the night. The one who-after one night together-took my heart when she left me naked alone in a hotel room. She's the one that got away before I even had a chance to get to know her. I don't even know her name. I hate the way she left me. I hate the way she consumes my every thought even after all this time. I hate the way I look for a piece of her in every girl I meet. I hate mostly that I can't seem to forget her even after all this time has passed. After that night I looked for her but it was like she disappeared from the face of the earth leaving me with the memories of that night. I never thought we'll see each other again after she disappeared on me and not on the circumstances that we did. She was on the run and she needed me to take care of something for her. something that rocked my world upside down, something that was precious, our children and I'll do anything for them and their mother even if she wants nothing to do with me.

Selene was born a wolf, but raised in chains. Betrayed by her pack, branded a burden, and stripped of the life she should have lived, she endured years of cruelty and silence. Her only solace came in the fleeting warmth of love. A mate who saw her, cherished her and gave her the only joy she had ever known: their twin children. But fate was merciless. When death stole him away, Selene was left with grief, two children to protect, and a heart turned to ice. From that day, she buried her emotions and lived only for her twins, earning a reputation as ruthless, unfeeling and cold. Few knew the truth that behind her silence lay a woman who had survived hell and was determined never to break again. When circumstances force her into the heart of the Shadowfang Pack, Selene faces trials harsher than anything before. The wolves see her as weak prey, unworthy of their respect, yet beneath her scars lies the strength born of suffering. To survive, she must rise not as a broken widow they believe her to be, but as something greater: a mother, a warrior, and one day a queen. "Heart of the Wolf Queen" is a sweeping werewolf epic of loss, resilience, and rebirth. A story of a woman forged in fire, who learns that even in the darkest night, there is a way to reclaim the throne of her own destiny

Synopsis. Kira Maurelle Vallejo the new transferee from UST Engineering because of her parents pressure to go with her fiancee CJ Castillo who's knowned to be the new Team Captain of UST Growling Tigers. Unfortunately his fiancee is he's ex boyfriend before. Hindi na niya yun iniisip dahil alam niya sa sarili niya na pinagpalit siya noon... Noon. Pinaglalaruan lang din siya noon, pampalipas oras. May mahal na 'tung iba kaya mas pinili niyang kalimutan na lang ito at ideny lahat ng sakit na nararamdaman niya. Until Davee Alfonso came to her life the current Captain of National University who used to be his savior for her so much downfall. At wala siyang magagawa kundi pansinin ang taong nasa tabi niya sa tuwing mahina siya. Pero paano pag pinag-agawan ka na ng dalawang lalaking mahal mo noon at mahal ka ngayon? Sinong pipiliin mo? Ang taong gusto mo noon o Ang taong gusto ka ngayon? What if dumating si Davee ang taong handa ipaglaban si Kim hanggang sa huli? Will they stay despite of uncertain circumstances? Who's capable with?

"Skin once broken ,can never be the same. Just like hearts once betrayed, struggle to beat again." ................................................... A broken piece of glass, a shattered heart. Was all that could define Ethan Lockwood's past. The heir to one of the biggest estates in the country, the most eligible bachelor as the tabloids said. With persona cold as ice and presence authoritative and terrifying ,he was making sure to not let anyone come close to him. Not giving anyone the right over him. Until he met her again. By hands of fate, the very girl he despised more than anything. The girl behind everything. But. What if the girl was no longer that beautiful confident rich man's daughter now? What if behind her beautiful smile she veil's a ugliness that made her insecure every night. What if she has been already punished in the worst way which resembled a nightmare. What if she was scarred beyond repair. Will he be able to see beyond her fascade? Does he have it in him to forgive her after everything? Circumstances change, people change and stereotypes break. But what remains is the beauty that lies within. And that's when my friends the journey of 'his not so beautiful wife 2 begins. *Could be read as a stand alone.

*Abandoning ship isn’t my style. It wasn’t hers either, but our circumstances ripped us apart. Now it’s not just a literal ocean standing between us. Francine Chirilova has no direction. After coming out of the closet leaves her without a family at age 18, the quick witted 25 year old has been forced to survive on her connections and kind personality. Throw in a rapidly decreasing appetite and a tendency to gravitate toward abusive women for a epic shit show. While recovering from her latest 4 year long mistake, she makes a strong, yet unlikely connection with her virtual best friend. Que in recovering alcoholic Vasilisa Krovopuskova, aged 26 from Siberia, Russia. After surviving a grueling upbringing on her own, trust is a difficult concept to grasp. Already having experienced heartbreak once before, she wasn’t looking for anything serious when Francine crash landed into her life via an online sanctuary for lesbians. With an ocean separating the two, neither Francine nor Vasilisa know which direction to swim in. Will they stay on their side of the world, or drown trying to get to the other? *Disclaimer* - Strong mature content. 18+, please Book one. To follow is book two: “Our Blank Canvas.”