What Are Close Reads Novels & Stories

The day I land a hundred-million-dollar deal for the company, my girlfriend—Paisley Needham, the CEO—finally agrees to marry me. The next day, I wait at the city hall until it closes. She never shows up. Instead, what I get is her official announcement with her assistant, Jude Grayford. In the photo, she nestles in his arms. A crisp marriage license sits in her hand, impossible to miss. The caption reads, "My CEO, Ms. Paisley Needham, couldn't bear to see me going on blind dates, so she just went ahead and got the marriage license with me today. I'm so happy!" My colleagues gossip, assuming I'll be jealous and furious. I don't. I just like the post and comment, "So, when's the ceremony? Don't forget to invite me!" Paisley calls immediately, cursing me out. "I just didn't want to see him being pressured into blind dates by his parents, so I agreed to get married on paper to keep them off his back. It's not like we're actually married. Do you really have to be so petty? "Delete your comment right now and get on your knees to apologize to Jude. If you don't, I'll never marry you." I laughed bitterly. "Even better," I say. "I hope you two have a long, happy life together… and have lots of kids."

Lauren never thought of returning home, but she did, due to her father's unknown disease. While in search for finding a cure, she encountered a mythical creature , a wolf named Jacob. And as her heart get close to the clan of wolves, deep secrets will be unfold and mysteries will be solved. But what would she do if one day, the Alpha confesses his love for her? Will she reject it because he's mated? Or accept it and break the rules?

Ae Doona is a 22-year-old recluse who has given up on her real-life to focus on her online personality as a relationship guru on Rebbit. Doona was a victim of bullying growing up, and this affected her in later years. As a university student in Seoul, Doona is withdrawn, has no close friends and is very antisocial. Her mother (Ae Mishil) thinks Doona can have a fresh start in Busan. The joy of her move is short-lived as she bumps into Sochun the very same day. Sochun was one of the boys that regularly tormented Doona while in middle school. When Doona agreed to relocate, she hoped Sochun had moved out of Busan, better yet, Korea. So their inevitable meeting was just as surprising to her as it was for him. As much as she resented Sochun, she always wondered what she had done to make him despise her. On arriving in Busan, Doona bumps into Chihun on the elevator. Sensitized by years of bullying plus a newfound fear of the opposite forces Doona to cringe and recoil when standing close to a man. She soon comes to trust Chihun, and likewise, he sees her as something more than just a nuisance. The two become close friends by healing one another's wounds. Doona finds out the details of Chihun's past relationship that caused him to lose interest in women and dating. Chihun learns more about Doona's convoluted past. All the while, Minji starts to realize that her grip and control on the men in her life is slipping and she decides to manipulate Doona so she can get what she wants. Doona might not be bright to her ploy, but with the help of her new friends, Doona can stand up for herself against yet another bully.

Jenny Rome's life has never been calm with the attitude of Alexander Rome - her Dad, which according to her has crossed the line of reasonableness. She didn't know what it all meant, even Alex often sneaked into Jenny's room and did things he shouldn't, forbade her to get close to any man, couldn't go alone, and always forced Jenny to follow him, all his words. Then, what will happen next? Will Jenny be able to escape all the treatment from Alexander Rome, who incidentally is her Dad?

Eterfinite leave the Green Valley, left behind his mediocre life of meditation. With his aura of those of transcend being; a saint; a flowless woman, and only knows the kindness of the world which he show through his words, every sect gather to recruite him. They gives him the power over the reformation of the world. Strangely the world really in the ruin, the Villagers fear their life every now and then. Thus, Eterfinite can only accept being the disciple so close to the Villagers, and the reformation of the world begun, with his every presence united everyone to do the process and plan, it goes smoothly and grandeur. What he didn't realize though, the reformation is only the beginning. Surround the Village, a howl of a bizzare creatures fill the Villagers in a tremendous of fear. However, Eterfinite begun to tremble, his heart beat crazily, and he felt the presence so close yet so far. The husky voice, the softness accompanied in it, it filled Eterfinite a feeling of familiarity. It is...coming inside his head.

Iyah was born with a silver spoon on her mouth. She has a peaceful life with her family and best friend. Then she met JD; the new DJ and patissier. He intrigued her. She wants to get close to him. What will happen when she got mixed up into his dangerous life? Will she stay with him? JD is a mysterious guy. No one knows what he really is thinking and feeling. He confuses them. Working as an agent, he mingles into ordinary people's lives. He knows that his work is dangerous. But there's something about Iyah that pulls him into her. Will he give in on what his heart desires? Or will he follow what his mind dictates? Can he protect her? Will they have a happy ending? Or will they end up heartbroken?

Book 1 in "Blessed by the Blood Moon" series. Young and beautiful Laura just woke up in the forest, covered in blood, trying to remember what happened. After that night, Laura´s true heritage is revealed to her, but she has no idea what it means to be an Alpha. Dark powers are brewing in secret and while an old enemy is trying to conquer the world, Laura has to face betrayals by those who are close to her. It seems as she can trust no one. But most likely, she has to fight the desire she feels for the men around her, drawing her in and make a choice for her future. In the end all will be good. Or won´t it?

A perfect wedding and a marriage full of love and faithfulness—these were what Tymm Arces Narciso always dreamed of. In a world where she witnessed so many failed marriages, she longed for her own love story to be the complete opposite. But fate didn’t cooperate. One life-altering incident shook her family, forcing her into a marriage with Harrison Salvador—the eldest grandson of her grandfather’s close friend. In a moment, her dreams of a fairy-tale wedding and a blissful married life vanished. But what if the marriage, despite starting off on the wrong foot and without love, could actually work? Will she be brave enough to take that risk?

I know it’s wrong to want my dad’s best friend, a man who was old enough to be my dad, but what could I possibly do when I see him in my dream and imagination each time I close my eyes? What could I do when this desire keeps driving me nuts, when I keep getting wet down there just at the sight of him? I tasted the forbidden fruit, and I liked it. I liked every inch of it, and now I can’t bring myself to stop wanting more…

The phantoms, just a normal regular family in Tenac town. What happens when you realize you are one of the "stranger things" opposing every logic reasoning you've ever known?What happens when someone messes with your family and any one else close to you?What happens when you realize you were destined for someone else but fate keeps playing mind games with you?What happens when you realize you are just a pawn in the bigger game? just a prophecy to be fulfilled? Sometimes when faced with such situations,it's high likely for one to get really angry....and very possibly mad but on the brighter side.....really feared. Thus,join Samael Phantom in this epic life adventure filled with raging action,turbulent emotional rollercoaster , romance , anger, revenge and most of all his rise to fame.