the nightingale novel by kristin hannah

Adeline Cruz was orphaned. At an early age she learnedto stand on her own feet. Due to poverty she could not finish school so when shewas accused of a crime which she did not commit. She could not defend herselfagainst evil people. She was imprisoned for two years. There came, Hernan. He is one of the sponsors who provides assistance for inmates such as food, personalhygiene, etc. There he saw Adelaine and he investigated her case until hehelped settle her case and get released. After a few months, their pathscrossed again and Hernan offered her a job as his personal maid, which sheimmediately accepted, especially since she had a lot of money to earn and shehad nowhere else to go. They got along well and it was only then that she feltthe appreciation of someone like him. Hernan was kind and caring so shecouldn't stop herself from falling in love with the man. Until one day, Hernancourted her and she immediately accepted his love. The days and months thathave passed have been happier and exciting for them. But when Hernan's ex-girlfriend returned, the man had changed. Until, Hernan proposed to the ex-girlfriend rightin front of her. Adelaine’s world almost collapsed especially when Hernan saidthat the good image of his name would be ruined if they continued theirrelationship because she was an ex-convict. He leaves Hernan's house and tries toforget him. She studied hard until she met Robert. With the help of Robert shewent abroad and they stayed there for several years. Five years later, Adelainereturned to the Philippines and unexpectedly, she and Hernan had crossed pathsagain because Hernan and Robert were working as business partners. Adelaine thoughtthat she had forgotten everything but the hatred flared up again in her heartwhen she saw her ex-boyfriend.

Abeer Raichand,The cruel mafia King, falls for Keya a pure-hearted, gorgeous but blind girl. She is the cousin sister of his enemy, another mafia head.He wants her at any cost. Both are unaware of each other's reality, the mystery of their lives.Will they solve the mystery?

I should be afraid of him and run for my life, but I feel a ripple of raw desire sweeping over me, making me want to touch him and trace my fingers over his perfectly toned chest. Is this madness, or am I signing my own death wish? As the Alpha's daughter and top bachelorette in the werewolf community, Clarissa has always had her pick of mates, but they always find their true mates and leave her feeling incomplete. The added pain of realizing that her boyfriend and best friend had been hiding their mating bond from her all along, made her feel betrayed. The moon goddess decides to play a cruel joke and gives Clarissa the most unlikely mate, a forbidden romance that had serious consequences, including banishment and war. Will Clarissa be able to find the strength to follow her heart, or will she succumb to the expectations of her pack and remain mateless?

"Ryder, we... we can't do this. This is wrong," Bella gulped down with fear. "But it doesn't feel wrong, baby girl," Ryder announced as he tore her panties in one hard yank and thrust hard and deep into her wetness. "You feel like the only right one when I am inside you," he gritted out as he never stopped plunging into her. Bella and Ryder have been inseparable since childhood, their bond forged by their parents' deep friendship. But one night, their relationship takes a fiery turn, igniting a passion that neither of them can ignore. Bella knows she can't trust Ryder with her heart. He's the notorious mafia leader known for his "one and done" approach to women. Serious relationships have never been his style. But the longer she tries to resist, the closer she gets pulled toward him. Ryder isn't ready to let her go, either. He knows he wants her more than he's ever wanted anything in his life because one night was not enough after tasting the forbidden fruit. Determined and relentless, he's willing to cross any line to keep Bella in his life. As he unleashes his seductive charm and cunning tactics, Bella struggles to protect her heart from the one man who has the power to shatter it. Will Bella resist Ryder's magnetic pull and safeguard her heart, or will she succumb to the dangerous allure of the man she’s known her entire life? Full of action, suspense, and thrillers. 18+ detailed sexually explicit content, B D S M, Forbidden, Mafia Billionaire Romance

Michaela left Gael seven years ago without him knowing. Sa tingin ni Gael ay hindi sapat ang kanyang pagmamahal para manatili sa kanyang buhay si Michaela. He thought that Michaela left him in exchange of money. She disappeared in a blink of an eye, left Gael clueless, and never came back. Seven years later, their path crossed unexpectedly. Gael thought he was already done with her. Subalit, nagbago iyon nang malaman niya ang kasagutan sa mga katanungan na pilit niyang ibinaon sa limot seven years ago. Suddenly, he wants to win her back. Will it still be possible kung siya mismo ay ikakasal na sa ibang babae?

"Oh princess... love was never my religion but I'd devote my whole life to you." Lumaki si Amira na hindi man lang naranasan na makatanggap ng pagmamahal mula sa kanyang mga magulang. Palibhasa ay madalas nauutal at tahimik, mas pinapaburan ng kanyang mga magulang ang kanyang Ate Alysa, na maliban sa napakaganda ay napakatalentado pa. Kaya hindi na nagtaka ang dalaga nang sa halip na ang kanyang nakakatandang kapatid ay siya ang ipinagbili ng mga ito, upang masagip ang papaluging kompanya ng kanilang pamilya. At para siyang papanawan ng ulirat nang malaman niyang ipinagbili siya ng kanyang magulang kay Yasir Reza, ang pinakamayaman-at pinakawalang-puso-na lalaki sa buong siyudad. Alam niyang panganib ang hatid ni Yasir. Kung hindi kamalasan ay higit lang na pasakit ang kanyang matatanggap. Walang puso ang pagkakakilala ng mga tao sa lalaki, at halos lahat ng mga napapangasawa nito ay namamatay, kung hindi man nakikipaghiwalay sa bilyonaryo. Nakikinita na ni Amira ang kahihinatnan niya. Ngunit kahit na alam niya ang peligro na bitbit ng kanyang asawa, hindi niya masawata ang pintig ng kanyang puso nang sa unang gabi nila ay masuyo siya nitong hagkan... Si Yasir na ba ang anghel na magpaparanas sa kanya ng walang katumbas na pagmamahal, o ito ang demonyong magdudulot ng higit pang pait sa puso niya?

"She's a college student, trying to save her sister. He's the Prince of Estrea, trying to save his family. Together, they discover the true meaning of love and sacrifice....College student Ari Douglas just learned that her sister, Henley, has leukemia. With no insurance, they don't have many options or hope. Then a friend tells Ari about AmericanMate, an elite modern matchmaking service. With no other options and needing cash quickly, she applies to the service. Former playboy Prince Grayson Pierce of Estrea is tired of women wanting him for his money and title. At the urging of his best friend, Grayson decides to go through AmericanMate. But he has just one catch: He's in it for life. There has never been a divorce in the long line of succession of the monarchy... ever. Can two hearts sacrificing for the good of their families find love in each other?Bought by the Billionaire Prince is created by Theresa Oliver, an EGlobal Creative Publishing signed author."

It was a perilous time when the fittest survived. Alphas were usurped and Packs were overthrown by the powerful. Vera was thrown into a conspiracy when her father, the beta of the Shifters Pack, was accused of treason. Her parents were killed and she was labelled a traitor's daughter. Everyone turned their backs against her. Her mate, the Alpha heir, rejected her and she was banished from the pack. Resolute to prove her parents' innocence, she escaped from her killers only to fall into the hands of a ruthless Alpha, Alpha Joash. She soon realized that he was her second chance mate but he was oblivious to it. In her state, she couldn't voice it out. Still at his mercy, she realized that all that she had believed were lies. She needed to save herself, prove herself and unknot her twisted fate.

“My boyfriend is sweet, and he is kind. He's gentle with me and he takes care of me. He loves me correctly and he…’’ “Booo!’’ the rest of the girls exclaimed in unison, as they began to laugh. “That’s a boy, darling!’’ Riley chips in. “We are werewolves. That's not how you're meant to be loved. Have you not had the kind of rogue ripping love that makes your legs shake and you knees weak?’’ “You're talking about sex.’’ Jessica answered with a shrug. “Not really. That kind of gentle love that you talk about will wear you out. And you will get bored.’’ ~~~~ ~~~~~ "Come closer," he said, his voice like a heat that filled the space between them. Terrified, she whispered, "No," avoiding his gaze. His steps dragged on the smooth carpet. In an instant, his fingers gripped her throat, slamming her against the wall with a thud. "You will obey me, Jessica Miller. For I own you!" ******** Jessica Miller, a fierce, young, and innocent girl, sold by someone she never thought could do a thing of such to her, to the merciless Lycan King, Jordan Luther, feels betrayed and a stranger among other wolves, seeing as she had lived all her life among humans. Broken and frustrated, she can't help but feel all hope is lost. And now, will the Lycan King’s cruelty break her completely, or will she remain a high spirited, young wolf and escape the clutches of slavery at the hands of her enslaver…? Read on for this amazing piece of art, full of intrigues and captivating lines to keep you wanting more….

Leila is treated as a rogue and slave after her parents are burnt to death, she's tortured and rejected. Leila thinks she has another chance when she's sold to the an alpha that is her mate, her hope diminishes when she realizes he hates her. Alpha Darren's excitement at finding his mate diminishes immediately he finds out that she's the daughter of the man he hates, Alpha Darren decides to make Leila pay for her father's sin, even though he's attracted to her. Will he change how he feels about her later? Will Leila forgive Alpha Darren for the emotional and physical torture? What happens when Darren realizes that the truth he thinks he knows is actually a lie?