define picaresque

Afam hunter kung tawagin, sugar baby para sa iilan. Nilulon niya ang pride at kumapit sa patalim para sa pera, para mabuhay sila. All for her dreams and her family. Pakiramdam ni Xylca Romero ay siya na ang pinakamalas na nilalang sa buong mundo. Ang ama niya ay lasenggero at ang ina ay dakilang sugarol sa kanilang lugar. Nakapisan naman sa kanila ang dalawang may-asawa ng mga kapatid karay-karay ang mga anak at mga ka-live in nilang palamunin din sa kanilang bahay. Sa murang edad niya ay naatang na sa kaniyang balikat ang responsibilidad sa mga nakababatang kapatid at ang pagbabayad sa mga pinagkakautangan ng kaniyang mga magulang. Gustuhin man niyang makawala sa lahat ng ito pero hindi siya binigyan ng mapagpipilian ng tadhana. And so she entered the world of dating foreigners online for her dreams. Sapat na ang lahat ng pasanin niya sa buhay to last her a lifetime. The burden is too heavy for her alone. Kaya mas nainis siya nang umentra sa buhay niya ang guwapong adik na tricycle driver na may dinosaur na tattoo sa katauhan ni Pierce. He stalked her, swoon over her, and made her fall in love with him. Is love enough for the two hungry souls? Or will reality only slap them hard in the face? In the end, their choices will define if they will choose love or goodbye.

Meeting your childhood bestfriend back after 10 years would have to be a wonderful moment for anyone.But for Amy Middlestone things are never the same. The young man standing infront of Amy with tousle black hair which is thick and lustrous , strong and define face with features moulded from granite is non other than her childhood friend Zyn Redfield. But his empty stare and deep black eyes told a different story. Zayn's life was filled with the worst timings. He had gone through hell because of Amy.After all this time, this girl shows up back in his world when he had gone far away on a path where there is no coming back.All he could do is run away, but an unseen power make it impossible. Camp Atlantis,a camp for teenagers reunites the two childhood friends Amy and Zayn.Alongside their friends Chris, Phoebe ,Stacey and they discovers a whole new world. The souls of Zayn and Amy are like fire and ice.Two balancing extremes neither could exist without one another.

Torn between two alphas, I must choose: my heart or my duty. The fate of two rival packs rests in my hands—and my heart. As the fabled "Crescent Moon," born of forbidden love, my destiny has always been intertwined with the alphas of the Moonshadow and Silverfang packs. But when the truth of my identity comes to light, hidden enemies emerge to manipulate my fate. Torn between the love of my destined mate and the captivating alpha who has captured my soul, every choice I make could lead to unity or destruction. The future of werewolf-kind depends on who I choose: the alpha I was born to love, or the one who loves me as I am. With mysterious powers I barely understand and a secret that could shatter the truce between packs, following my heart may be the biggest risk of all. But in the end, my power has always been my ability to love without limits. I just have to trust that love will be enough to change the course of destiny—and save those I hold dear. The fate of our kind starts and ends with me, as I stand at the crossroads that will define our future...and choose my one true alpha mate.

What happens when tragedy strikes? Do you let it define you? Or do you sit still and let it consume you until you lose face? The life of Jasmine Harts began to crumble down before her face when she discovered that her husband, Fabian Harts had impregnated his mistress. This made her feel worse as her marriage was already nothing to write home about. It seemed as though their daughter was not enough for the Harts who wanted an heir. So Jasmine thought of leaving home but Fabian would not let her as he was scared of losing face before the public. But when his mistress puts it on demand that he makes her his wife or risk his reputation getting ruined, Fabian had no choice but to frame his wife Jasmine of infidelity. This way he could get rid of her without losing face. Jasmine was prevented from taking her daughter with her when she was thrown out of the mansion. And little Aria was just four years old. Will Jasmine let things slide after the cruelty of the Harts? Will the little and innocent Aria Jasmine was forced to leave behind at the mercy of her husband’s family remain sweet and innocent? Let’s see what happens!

Pernah merasakan bagaimana rasanya tidak dianggap? Jika pernah, maka kalian ialah teman seperjuangan dari seorang Kia. Akan tetapi, rasanya kali ini bebannya lebih berat. Kia adalah seorang anak yang tidak dianggap oleh kedua orang tuanya. Kia juga merupakan kakak yang tidak dianggap oleh saudari kembarnya sendiri. Ya, itulah Kia. Seseorang yang tidak dihargai karena fisiknya yang sedikit cacat. Itulah Kia. Kiavara Gauri Auguristha.

Alda was a beautiful, homely lady from a poor background. She had no parents, and she had to bear responsibility for herself and her two sisters. She and her sisters lived in a trailer because they could not afford a proper home for themselves. Though this was the condition Alda was born into, she did not let this define her. Alda was hardworking. She worked two jobs. But these jobs could not pay her enough to provide for herself and her siblings. And for the fact that she got fired, she decided to become a stripper because their wages were better. Micheal saw Alda at the strip club where she was dancing naked and entertaining the men and he decided to sleep with Alda. But unknown to Micheal, Alda was still a virgin. When Micheal found out, he decided to get married to Alda on a contract because his late father wanted him to become responsible by getting married to a virgin before he was able to assume the position of the C.E.O. of his company. Even though Alda agreed to the terms of the contract, and got married to Micheal, it was only the beginning of a miserable life for her. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ P.S: I do not own the book cover. Credit goes to the rightful owner. DM to take it down. Social pages: Facebook: @samcrowned Instagram: @sam_crowned1

When Exalia's 18th birthday coincides with a mysterious dream and a long-awaited meeting with the alpha, Jake, her life takes a drastic turn. Rejected by the one she loves and humiliated in front of the pack, she is mated to another, the most dangerous Alpha. Exalia must do everything in her power to save her pack and mate from the world of werewolf politics and ancient magic. With a powerful wolf awakened within her and a prophecy unfolding, Exalia must embrace her true potential and confront the forces that seek to destroy her. Will she find the strength to rise above her circumstances and claim her rightful place, or will the shadows of a mysterious woman define her future?

In a world where werewolf packs rule, Arianna Nor's life is shattered when she discovers her mate, Logan Silverstone, cheating on her with her own cousin just days before their wedding. Defying pack tradition, Arianna boldly rejects Logan and exposes his infidelity to the entire pack. But her courage comes at a steep price. The Alpha's son and future leader, Logan, reveals his true feelings - he never wanted Arianna as his mate due to her weight . Humiliated and heartbroken, Arianna faces the wrath of the pack, suffering a brutal public whipping and banishment from the Red Oak Pack for four long years. Will Arianna find the strength to overcome her pain and reclaim her rightful place, or will the wounds of her past forever define her future?

She has a debt He needs a bride; They hate each other, but they will marry; Harper Ross's life has never been easy. Raised by an absent mother and a violent stepfather, Harper knew pain before she even understood what the feeling meant. However, even in the face of all the difficulties, the talented and determined pastry chef never gave up on achieving her goals. And when everything seemed to be falling apart, an arrogant and powerful man entered her life and radically changed her fate. Liam Specter is a wealthy and powerful businessman who runs one of the largest construction companies in the country. He is an arrogant and unscrupulous man who is willing to do anything to maintain his empire, even if it means marrying a woman he barely knows to keep up appearances. At first sight: hatred, contempt, and incompatibility define the relationship between Harper and Liam. But living together will make them see each other differently. However, a lie will put everything at stake. If love can endure all, is it capable of overcoming rejection?

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