one thousand splendid suns

Read and ENJOY! Would you rather forgive or take revenge? It all started with a game of truth or dare at the island resort where Albania and her friends were playing. Bravely Albania accepted the dare that her friend asked her to do. To seduce and disturb the handsome man who is talking to a VIP table. Unexpectedly, the man they tripped over was a dangerous mafia boss, and that's when Albania's life suddenly changed and became a sex slave of Vladimir who has ruined her whole life.

Ares Edriel Ledezma lalaking mas matibay pa sa bakal ang prinsipyo at paninindigan. Kaya n'yang ibigay maging ang sariling buhay maprotektahan lang ang bayang minamahal. Almera Leonor Villafuerte isang dalagang anak ng makapangyarihang Congressman sa Camarines Sur. Nagpanggap s'ya bilang si Maria na pangkaraniwang babae.Ngunit, sa hindi n'ya inaasahan na sa katauhan ni Maria mahahanap n'ya ang tunay niyang sarili at natagpuan n'ya ang lalaking gagawin ang lahat para sa kaniya. Pagkatapos ng anim na taon na pananatili sa America, naisip ni Almera Villafuerte na umuwi sa Pilipinas. Nag-krus ang landas nila ni Ares Ledezma at pinagsaluhan ang isang mainit na gabi. Nagpanggap na pangkaraniwang tao si Almera sa katauhan ni Maria na isang apo ni Nanay Maribeth. Lingid sa kaniyang kaalaman na malapit 'din dito sa Ares Ledezma at dahil sa matanda ay naging malapit ang loob nila sa isa't-isa hanggang sa nalaman ni Ares na nagdadalang-tao ang dalaga kaya inalok n'ya ito ng kasal. Ngunit, nag-iba ang takbo ng bawat pangyayari ng malaman ni Ares na iba ang katauhan ng babaeng lubos n'yang minahal at pinagkatiwalaan.

Coral learns her entire life had been a lie, she’s forced to come to terms with the fact that she comes from a long line of Pure Elemental Conjurers whose abilities and genetics are very unique in their world. Coral is told she’s a fire elemental, and not just that, she’s what society calls an Elementalist. A unique elemental with the ability to not only control the four main elements of the earth, but has an unlimited amount of power. Her rear ability has only been seen once, on her ancestor, and due to the purity of her family’s bloodline she inherited that ability from that ancestor. Coral will slowly struggle to maintain her sanity among a world of abnormalities, especially when her identity becomes revealed and everyone at the academy finds out she is the illegitimate daughter of Steven Carter and Bella Ray. This revelation puts her directly into the spotlight, and her words and actions constantly draw the attention of students. More than once, Coral will be forced down by her insecurities and fears, and the new revelations regarding her parent’s death.

Miranda and Joseph had been best friends since forever until He fell in love with the Queen Bee. Their friendship deteriorated as a result. Despite how devastated she was by the news, Miranda was happy for him until she accidentally found out about the scheme planned against him by the Queen Bee. She was torn between taking a risk on their friendship by telling him the truth, or keeping quiet and watch him get broken. What will she do? Read this book to find out.

Mario Aubert runs from a tricky marriage contract, losing everything he owns in the process. He becomes broke and resorts to womanising and drinking in the long run. Ironically, he picks a special interest in Belle, a one-night stand, who appears rather suspicious. Unfortunately, she is gone from his life, and he can't reach her no matter how he tries. He starts to find her everywhere, desperate to put the pieces of the puzzles together.

Violet Baroli is a human who is unaware of the supernatural world where werewolf exists. She is caught up in her own problems, a half functioning family and an abusive boyfriend. When she is saved by a handsome stranger who happens to be city’s billionaire, Ansel Greene is forced to stay with him. Violet realized that there is more about her world that she didn't know about.

Evangeline Grace Meadow. Everything about her life was going so perfectly—almost exactly as she had planned in her notebook—and she was proud of all the achievements she had gained in her 27 years of life. Getting a job as a full-time doctor at Seattle's largest hospital, living in the luxury apartment that every person in Seattle dreams of, having a handsome fiancé who loves her—at least that's what she believes. However, her perfect life turns into the most painful misfortune when she finds out her fiancé is cheating on her in front of her eyes. Until one night, when she was trying to release all her pain, she met a mysterious man with a sharp smile and eyes as blue as the Caribbean sea. A brief encounter. A brief conversation. That man—Exel… his touch... his gaze... his fingers that gripped tightly in the most perfect spot Eve could imagine. All of it burned Eve to the bone—making her willingly beg for the next touch. Unfortunately, both Eve and Exel know that their brief encounter on that one hot night will never happen again—and there shouldn't be. Yet again, one short night managed to change her life. She meets Exel again under... very different situation that makes them bond because of her pregnancy that happened without them knowing it. So what happens when Eve finds out that Exel's life isn't as beautiful as his smile? Not as bright as the light of his eyes. Instead, Exel lives in the darkest underground life—a life full of danger and real horror. But what if Eve was curious about those dangers? What if she was tempted by the sweet sin Exel's offered? * * * When Everyone called her Eve because her name was Evangeline, but he called her Angel because she is his real angel.

Si Meisha Louise Resnik Colin nature lover na nagmula sa isang mayamang pamilya. Siya ay umiibig sa isa sa pinakamatalik na kaibigan ng kanyang nakatatandang kapatid mula pa noong elementarya, na nagngangalang Dwayne Ian Fuentebella Van Damme, but this guy doesn't love her back. Sa tagal ng panahaon na nanirahan ito sa kanila ganoon din katagal itong itinatangi ng kanyang puso. Pero masakit ang katotohanang hindi kayang suklian nito ang pagmamahal na mayroon siya para dito. "Stop it, Meisha. How many times do I tell you that I don't love you, or even like you? I despise brat women and especially party goers. So stop dreaming that you will be a part of my life because it will never happen." Ngunit isang gabing hindi inaasahan ang nangyari sa kanila at isang rebelasyon ang naganap kinbukasan na kapwa nila tinutulan na magpapabago ng lahat. Sapat na kaya ang mga pagbabago pagkatapos ng lihim na gabi para mabuhay silang masaya kasama ang pagmamahal na nagbubuklod sa isa't isa? O ito ang magiging dahilan kung bakit pinili ni Meisha na layuan si Dwayne at isuko ang pagmamahal na meron siya rito. At hayaan ang tadhana na makahanap ng paraan para marealized nila ang tunay na damdamin para sa isa't isa at punan ang mga araw at taong kanilang nasayang. Paano kung nagbunga ang isang gabing pinagsaluhan nila? Matatanggap kaya ito ni Dwayne na ayaw magkaroon ng sarili niyang anak at tagapagmana?

Si Rica ay isang masayahin, mabait, at mapagmahal na dalaga sa kanyang pamilya hanggang sa isang hindi inaasahang pangyayari ang naganap sa kanyang buhay na nagdulot sa kanya ng kalungkutan at pagkasira. Si Sage, ang kanyang kasintahan, ay tumulong sa kanya na mailigtas ang kanyang sarili at inalok siya ng pansamantalang tirahan sa condo unit nito kasama ang apat na lalaking kaibigan na sila Zian, Wenhan, Ran, at Yruma. Naganap ang pag-iibigan sa loob ng condo unit kung saan sila nakatira. Pagkatapos, isang hindi inaasahang lalaki ang pumasok sa kanyang buhay. Ang isang lalaki ay mag-aalaga sa kanya habang siya ay nasa gitna ng kaguluhan at problema, at ang isa namang lalaki ay bigla na lang lilitaw upang tulungan siyang maiangat ang kanyang sarili. Magkakaroon sila ng malalim na epekto sa kanyang puso, at bibigyan siya ng pag-aaruga at pagmamahal na magpaparamdam sa kanya ng kaligtasan at proteksiyon. Si Rica ay humiling lamang noon ng isang tunay na pag-ibig, ngunit bakit siya ay nagsimulang umibig sa limang lalaki na mas nagbigay ng kalinga at importansiya sa kanya kaysa kay Sage ukol sa tuntunin ng kahalagahan, pagmamahal, at seguridad?

Jazz Duncan was a shy, loyal and forgiving yet anti-social girl who was lured into a trap by her devious cousin, the intent was to allow social media to ridicule her. She hated and feared lies and betrayal from those closest to her. Now on a new path filled with desire and sacrifice searches for her new identity in the face of questions of trust. Jack Warren, a dangerous billionaire with a dark abusive past crosses paths with her, instantly drawn to her bold bravery in the face of betrayal discovered. A situation from his past forced him into making the quick decision to pull her into a contract marriage with him. Jack's Jazz...Wrong Reason; Right One…