the rise of english

Zyline had liked Nick for a long time. There were six of them in their group of friends, including Nick. Everyone knew about her feelings for him-except, it seemed, Nick himself. She couldn't tell if he was just insensitive or if he simply didn't have any feelings for her. Brent was her closest best friend among all of them, and even though she was too shy to tell him about her feelings for Nick, he knew anyway. What if, one night, Brent kissed her and said they should give it a try? She couldn't deny the spark she felt when he kissed her. She agreed to what he wanted-they would try to be together but in secret. Now, she was utterly confused. When Brent thought that she still had feelings for Nick, he suddenly left and disappeared without a word. That's when Nick finally pursued her for real. But why, instead of being happy-finally noticed by Nick as a woman-did her heart keep longing for Brent? Brent, who hadn't reached out to her since the night when something almost happened between them.

Since childhood, Astin Kier Hernandez has loved Laura Miller. But it was a one-sided love. Laura never had feelings for him. Still, he didn’t give up; he guarded her closely all through college. Out of gratitude to his family, Laura agreed when he proposed in front of their parents. He knew she wouldn’t refuse because of gratitude to their family. He thought he was the happiest man that day. He was wrong. Laura admitted she already had a boyfriend, Gael. But Astin didn’t allow the wedding plans to be canceled. Learning this, he rushed to set the wedding date. On their wedding day, Laura didn’t show up, and that was his first heartbreak. One-sided love is torture. For months, he disappeared from everyone’s radar, leaving behind his comfortable life. To forget, he joined the military, spending four years in training. After that, his team was deployed abroad on their first mission, which lasted longer than expected. Eight years is a long time, so he returned to the Philippines. He and Laura crossed paths once again. But he was no longer the Astin who was hopelessly in love with her. How many women had he left heartbroken whenever he was reassigned to a different place? But how could he now avoid the woman who did nothing but apologise and try to win him over every day? And how long could she endure his cold treatment?

Amethyst is a woman who loves her family so much. She has a boyfriend named Earl. Amethyst's life was simple, and it's ok with her. Until one night, She and her boyfriend went on a date. It should be a romantic and simple date but it turns out into a nightmare! They witnessed a killing which leads Earl to die. And the master mind? Named Aivan Warren who's reckless that suddenly feel something strange when he saw Amethyst. He let Amethyst live and free but in one condition. She will do whatever Aivan wants for two months! Yes, it was totally crazy for her. But, what can she do? He is powerful and reckless. What will happen with those two months? Will Amethyst live after two months? If Aivan wants her to love him, how can she love the person who just killed her boyfriend for no reason?

"It is nice to see you again, my cheater, slut, gold-digger ex-wife." -Rome Wilson. Without saying a word, Faye Reagon left her husband, Rome Wilson, and replaced him with the old, wealthy guy, Benjamin Sorsuela. Her husband tried to search for her to come back, but he failed, only did he recognize that his wife had cheated on him which made his life turned to miserable. He became furious, swearing at her wife. When he eventually discovered himself, he developed successfully when he met his real parents, who gifted him to run the company they had founded 47 years ago, and able to complete the Business Management course. He became a billionaire but was also a womanizer, cold-hearted, and ruthless. They finally met five years later. Faye is one of the applicant chosen, unaware of what kind of job, but she has no idea that her ex-husband is her boss. His rage goes up and he moves up to make plans to punish his ex-wife, and make her pay for what she did, so he immediately hire Faye as his secretary and his maid, and that the beginning of his sweet revenge.

Adele has been married for 10 years, being a full-time, dutiful wife and mother who sacrified her life and career for her family. But in return, their 7-year- old son, Ethan, suddenly began to despise her. “You make me sick, I wish Aunt Julia was my mother. I'm embarrassed to call you my mother, bitch!” Ethan barked. Adele was humiliated, shamed, and dragged by the public and Julia, who stole her design, yet her husband, Ryan, bowed to them and apologized. “I'm sorry, my wife has been stressed lately. Being a full-time housewife, she has no idea what the world is like. Please don't hold her accountable for this.” He turned to Julia, “Can you forgive her for crashing your daughter's birthday? I'm sure she didn't mean to. I agree, she's mentally unstable.” Adele was left reeling from heartbreak after heartbreak. She had never imagined that one day both her husband and son would choose someone else over her. Tired of trying to mend a broken relationship, she calmly finalized the divorce and even gave up custody of her son, but would Ryan let her enjoy freedom and peace, just like that? Adele soon found out that divorcing a prominent CEO who has so much power and influence than she was made aware, was no joke. God on her side, she got into a marriage contract with a bigger monster. But this monster and his 7-year-old daughter worshipped the ground she walked on. Adele rose from ashes: a net worth of over a 100 billion, one of the most influential women in the country, and a happy wife and stepmother. And now, her ex-husband and son wants her back and would do anything! But come on, the ship has sailed! However, it seems there are secrets to unravel...

Titania is an underground fighter whose world revolves around the combat ring. One night, a man named Thomas Wyatt approaches Titania inappropriately and informs her that her ex-boyfriend has left her with a large debt that she must pay. Her beloved grandfather dies a few days later, much to her chagrin. Her world appears to be collapsing until she learns of her old man's last will. That she is to inherit a large sum of money on one condition. She must spend a month in Spring Valley, in a cabin owned by his grandfather. She accepts the challenge only to be disappointed when she meets Thanus Morgan, the most impossible beast she has ever encountered in her entire life. He tells her sternly that he'll be his butler while she's in Spring Valley which she strongly opposes. Titania despises him, but she has no choice. She needs her inheritance to pay Thomas Wyatt, but fate has other plans. She discovers Thanus Morgan's secret, entwining her with the shifters.

Gwen, an omega who ran away from her pack because she was wrongly accused of starting a rumor, finds refuge in a rival pack. There, she catches the eye of the handsome Alpha Blake, which makes her old mate Derek jealous. Soon Gwen starts getting visions, but as the visions become more intense, revealing a chilling human plot aimed at harming all werewolves, whispers of a forgotten prophecy start to emerge. It speaks of a chosen one, marked by destiny, who holds the key to the survival of the werewolf race. Could Gwen be the one they've been waiting for? With the threat of war looming, Gwen finds herself navigating through suspicion, her growing feelings for Alpha Blake, and a newfound gift she never knew she possessed. Can she overcome the odds, unite the divided werewolf packs, and fulfill the prophecy before they face total annihilation at the hands of their human adversaries? Keep reading to find out.

From childhood, Princess has dreamed of becoming a model. With his height and beauty he had no difficulty reaching that. Her modeling career has been good both locally and internationally so she is happy with the course of her life. But one news will suddenly change. Her parents will marry her to a man she doesn't even know. He is Ethan Rodriguez. Handsome, tall and strong sex appeal especially to women. When they first met, there was something strange between the two of them. At first they agreed to pretend to be happy together as a couple. They will find the time and convince their parents to let each other go because they are not happy in each other's company. Will they still be able to continue their plan of separation if they finally fall in love with each other? Or will they admit to what they really feel to correct the marriage they started?

Arina De Luca is the daughter of Shadow Borne Pack Alpha. Her life was perfect until the Alpha's sudden death when she suddenly found herself treated like a slave. A seemingly unstoppable situation forces Arina to flee just as she is approaching her eighteenth birthday. For years, Lycan king Alexandre LeBlanc has been without a mate. After seeing what the bond almost did to his mother, he never had the desire to take a mate. All of that changes, however, when Arina shows up at his door asking for assistance. Both of their lives are turned upside down when fate plays a role. What secrets are hidden within the Shadowborne Pack's walls? What will Arina do when she learns the real reason for her treatment? Are Alexandre and his mate destined for each other? As secrets are unveiled, truths are revealed, and choices have devastating repercussion

Since Axe was a little boy, he had been raised by a multi-million mafia boss to be his bodyguard, but not just that... After Axe has grown up to be a man, he finds out that his seven bullies are now successful and powerful rich men, and they are set on making Axe's life a living hell, just as in the orphanage. After all, he's just a useless bodyguard, or is he?