horrify or shock

"I need to see Mr. Winchester! Please! My father--my father is dying I need..." "The world knows you are his mistress but Mr. Winchester does not entertain mistresses when he's working. Have some dignity and leave." ┌ Olivia Cabello has been the mistress to Ryat Winchester for two years. For two years she fools herself that the billionaire who's stone cold demeanor is well known by the press will one day love her and treat her more than just a plaything. She gets the shock of her life when Ryat gets engaged to a billionaire heiress and she is declared the other woman. A loose woman, they call her. A woman with no morals, they say. When the two red parallel lines on the pregnancy stick slap her with the bitter truth; it's time for Olivia to choose herself first. Except Ryat Winchester isn't letting go anytime soon. Not in this lifetime at least.

In 1989 an 8.2 earthquake almost flattened America, killing over 30,000 people in less than four minutes. In the midst of utter devastation and chaos, a father left his wife safely at home and rushed to the school where his son was supposed to be, only to discover that the building was as flat as a pancake. After the unforgettably initial shock, he remembered the promise he had made to his son: "No matter what, I’ll always be there for you!" And tears began to fill his eyes. As he looked at the pile of ruins that once was the school, it looked hopeless, but he kept remembering his commitment to his son. He began to direct his attention towards where he walked his son to class at school each morning. Remembering his son s classroom would be in the back right corner of the building; he rushed there and started digging through the ruins. As he was digging, other helpless parents arrived, clutching their hearts, saying: "My son!" "My daughter!" Other well meaning parents tried to pull him off what was left of the school, saying: "It s too late! They’re all dead! You can’t help! Go home! Come on, face reality, there s nothing you can do!" To each parent he responded with one line: "Are you going to help me now?" And then he continued to dig for his son, stone by stone. The fire chief showed up and tried to pull him off the school s ruins saying, "Fires are breaking out, explosions are happening everywhere. You’re in danger. We’ll take care of it. Go home."

Police officer L. Vos saved Sofia Sullivan five years ago from the father of her child, Gael Cliff, a wicked man, who threatens to harm her and her son. After his brave action, L. Vos sacrificed his own life to keep her safe, making deals within a very dark world and quitting his job to become someone else. She didn't know what happened to him after she was saved; she only wanted to see him one more time to thank him. When their worlds meet again, the beautiful Sofia feels that her chance to say thank you has come, but she never thought she would find the same man being another person. There was nothing left of that good officer. Nonjocular look nor kindness. Now he exuded impertinence and coldness. However, despite the shock of the encounter, life kept under its sleeves a great attraction, as strong between them as the power of the dark secrets he always hid. What will Sofia do when she discovers the truth of that coldness? How will Leonel keep her away and safe from all that darkness? This is a novel of drama and action, romance and eroticism, where the evil of the good reigns to preserve life.

BLURB "Anthony! You promised my dad you'd stay with me forever! You owe your life to him because you have his kidney, and now you're hooking up with my best friend?" I yelled, feeling like my heart was being ripped apart. "Ashley! You're my best friend! How could you do this?" I shouted, seething with anger. My mouth dropped open in shock and I glared at Ashley, trying to wrap my head around why my best friend, a hardcore feminist was having sex with my husband. She was supposed to be helping me fix my marriage, not sleeping with him! *********** Selina Roberts painfully witnessed the end of her marriage on their third-anniversary celebration when her husband issued her a divorce letter. Due to their forced alliance by their parents, she had always known his feelings for her weren’t true, but she continued regardless, hoping that one day he would love her. Selina asked her best friend to help talk some sense into her husband to save her marriage, but the tables turned when she caught them having sex instead. Completely shattered and betrayed, Selina agreed to the divorce bearing a pregnancy her husband knew nothing about. Unfortunately, amidst the turmoil in her heart, she met with an accident that almost claimed the life of her unborn baby. Left without family or friends, what will become her fate? Will she accept Anthony when he comes back to claim the seed he knew nothing about?

Anastasia's life was turned into a nightmare when the intimate photos of her mate, Antonio, and Stephanie were displayed on a large screen meant to showcase her and Antonio's love story on her wedding day. Her father had a heart attack out of shock and was rushed to the hospital. While her father was still battling with his life in the hospital, Anastasia found out from her father's secretary that Stephanie had taken over her father's company, his only legacy. As if that wasn't enough, she was also sacked from the company due to the scandal for which she was framed. In desperation to save her father's legacy, she decided to seek help from Antonio's uncle, Alpha Alex, A ruthless and powerful Alpha who was fear by all and rumored to have a hidden secret that stopped him from having a love relationship. He agreed to help her but with a mysterious condition. Will she be able to accept the condition?

Josephine Walter thought she had it all—a loving boyfriend, a promising future, and the man she was ready to spend forever with. When he proposed, her heart soared, and she said yes without hesitation. But what she didn’t know was that the man she trusted most harbored a devastating secret. A betrayal that would shatter everything she believed in and turn her world upside down. Now, faced with the heartbreaking truth and the shock of a pregnancy, Josephine must navigate a path she never imagined. What will she do when the man she loves is the one who has torn her life apart?

"Do not dare pretend you didn't pray hard to be our mate so you can live in wealth and luxury, human!" one of the mighty angel Kings snaps in disgust. "I measure the quality of a man by his hardwork. Have you worked hard for this wealth, your majesty?" I boldly ask. * * * * * * * The great Kingdom of Lordsland is ruled by the race of angels, while humans and werewolves are their subjects. The angels are considered the strongest and most flawless of beings, so you can imagine Rana's shock when she finds out she is the mate of to the majestic triplet angel kings themselves. The angel kings had hoped that they would have a useful mate, like the graceful princess of the neighboring kingdom, especially now that the kingdom is facing the greatest crisis. Attacks by Rogue dragons are becoming more and more frequent, their kingdom could use the help of another army. They are utterly disgusted when a human of no royal blood, Rana, turns out to be their mate. They demand that a special ritual be performed to transfer the mate bond to the woman they truly desire. What they doesn't know is that despite Rana being a human, she hails from a special bloodline. She isn't just the bravest and kindest woman across all kingdoms, she also possess rare blood, the only thing that can control rogue dragons and wipe away every magical spell cast against their reign. Everyone is surprised by Rana's careless reaction to their rejection. Any woman would have knelt and begged to be their cherished queen. But Rana believes that only a kind man with genuine love for her is worth her tears. She also knows that the Angel Kings are making a huge mistake by choosing the pretentious Princess over her.

Born an Omega in the Perl Pack, Daniela's life is anything but extraordinary until one fateful night turns her world upside down. A passionate one-night stand with a mysterious stranger leaves her pregnant, and the shock of her life comes when she discovers that her lover is none other than Alpha Alexander, the domineering and ruthless leader of her pack.When Daniela gives birth to twins, her joy is shattered as Alexander orders the babies to be taken from her, leaving her devastated and alone. Her life spirals further into chaos when she is wrongfully committed to a mental hospital, a cruel twist that seems orchestrated by unseen forces.Enter Alphonce, a dashing billionaire with a hidden agenda. He rescues Daniela from the depths of the mental hospital, but his motives are anything but pure. As Daniela uncovers the truth, she learns that Alphonce is not only her saviour but also Alpha Alexander's estranged twin brother, each man harbouring dark secrets and ambitions.Caught in a web of power, seduction, and betrayal, Daniela must navigate her way through the dangerous games of these two powerful brothers. Will she fall for the magnetic pull of Alpha Alexander, the father of her children, or will she be swayed by the seductive allure of Alphonce, the billionaire with a heart of gold? Or can she just own all of them?But again, is she ready for a forbidden love?As she battles for her freedom and fights to reclaim her stolen children, Daniela's choices will determine her destiny. In a world where love and loyalty are tested, who will she trust, and what future awaits her in the shadow of these two formidable men?

Isabella would never have imagined that being betrayed by her fiance would be the ticket to revenge on her fiance, stepsister and her family. “ I’ll help you get revenge if you marry me,” the mystery man she had met in the club proposed and without hesitating she accepted his proposal. Waking up to see herself naked in bed with him, she remembers everything that had happened last night and in shock when she finds out he is the richest man in the country. What will happen when their marriage fails and Isabella is back to square one. Will she be able to focus on the goals and readiness to face difficulties, challenges she found herself into.

Imagine my shock when I found out that my husband, a professor who had proudly embraced a childless life for half of his years, had an affair with one of his own students. She even had his six-year-old son. The day I planned to report him to the university, Zia Thompson came to my door with the child and knelt in front of me. "Maybe you and Zeke were in love once," she said. "But he's over forty now. Who doesn't want to have a child? A legacy?" "I don't need a title," she went on. "I can give up the child too. I just beg you, don't tear our family apart." I looked at my husband, who stood protectively in front of them. I felt terrifyingly calm. "Cut ties with them," I said, my voice flat, "or prepare to be reported to the university. You choose." Without a moment's hesitation, he tore the report letter into shreds. I thought that was his answer. But on the fifty-second night of a bed grown cold and a home echoing with silence, he still hadn't returned. Instead, I received news that Zia was pregnant again. She had graduated by then. The report I never sent no longer posed any threat to them. Zeke didn't bother to hide his fatigue and irritation anymore. "Treat Zia and the kids well," he said, "or keep living alone in that empty house. It's your choice." My heart was already a wasteland. "I have one more option," I said. "I choose divorce."