throne of war

The tree I fell from was rotten. It's leaves were rotten, it's bark was rotten, and it's roots were rotten. Unfortunately, I am an apple that didn't fall far from that rotten tree. I was groomed in the shadow of that rotten tree and sprayed with poison to ensure I would be nothing but it's germinated seed. My earliest memories are dark and painful. My most vibrant memories are coated in crimson red and shame. The small pieces of my soul that I kept hidden and protected are the only parts of myself I can tolerate. The rest of who I am... The despicable trash that haunts my dreams... I hate. Death is the only answer to my life. Not love. I don't deserve love. A tainted apple is never put amongst the ripe juices apples. It is thrown away, discarded... As I should be.

"I don't do love. Ang pag-ibig ay tanda ng kahinaan. At hindi ako mahina. I am Olivia Reid!" Siya si Olivia Ried, palaban at mala-diyosa ang angking kagandahan; Kinaiinggitan ng mga kababaihan, kinababaliwan ng mga kalalakihan. Ngunit sa likod ng kanyang tapang at ganda ay may isang nakaraang pilit nyang tinatakasan. Ang nakaraan niyang iyon ang dahilan kung bakit isinumpa niya sa sariling hinding-hindi siya iibig kahit na kailan. Kaya naman kahit na marami ang nahuhumaling sa kanya, binabasted lamang niya ang mga ito. Ngunit isang lalaki ang mukhang hindi tinatalaban sa taglay niyang ganda. Si Gabriel Craig na umpisa pa lang ay halata na ang pagkadisgusto sa kanya. At isang malakas na sampal iyon sa pride ni Olivia Reid. Kaya ang plano niya:: Paibigin si Gabriel Craig at pagkatapos ay iwanang luhaan! Ngunit hawak ni Gabriel ang alas tungkol sa tunay niyang pagkatao. At iyon ang ginagamit nitong panakot para maging sunod-sunuran siya sa bawat naisin nito. Pero gaya nga ng mantra niya sa buhay; She is Olivia Reid. Matalino, madiskarte at hindi palulupig. Sa labanan ng talino at patusuhan, sino ang magwawagi? Si Olivia Reid na ginagamit ang taglay na kagandahan para makuha ang lahat ng gusto sa buhay? O si Gabriel Craig na nakakaalam ng kanyang kahinaan?

Eto ay isang kuwento ng babaeng naipakasal sa isang bilyonaryong may edad sa pamamagitan ng shot gun wedding na kagagawan ng kanyang gusapang ama. Ngunit ang babae ay may lihim naman paghanga sa lalaki noon pa man kung kaya naman hindi siya komontra at na excite pa nga itong mmaging asawa ng Bilyonaryo. Ngunit ang kaligayahan sa piniling kapalaran ay hanggang panaginip na lamang pala dahil kailan man ay hindi siya trinayong asawa ng lalaki. Ngunit a kabila ng lahat ng hirap ng katawan at kalooban sa pagsasama at sa klase ng trato sa kanya ng lalaki ay minahal pa rin at sinamba ni Yuna ang asawang si Felix Altamirano. Pero umabot na sa sukdulan ang lahat dahil sa isang mas masakit na katotohanang sumampal sa ilusyon ni Yuna. Wala palang pagasa, nagiilusyun lamang pala siya.

Book Two of the Luminary Quartet Veronica's life was thrown into turmoil with the beginning of the war and the abrupt loss of her parents. One night of bliss was all she had been granted as compensation before her brother’s best friend absconded without a trace the next morning. Yet, the wheels of fate had already been set in motion, forever changing the course of Ronnie’s life as she struggles to rebuild her future in the South on her own. Ryker had been pushed around his whole life, up until that tragic night that he had fled his home without a backward glance and somehow found himself in the middle of the Northern Province with no recollection of how he had arrived there. Still reeling from the loss, only the effervescent emerald eyes-of who he learned much later was his mate-was able to break him out of the haze that had taken hold. One night was all he got before she became just another ghost that haunted him from his past, but all bets are off now that Ryker is finally returning home to reclaim his rightful role. Tension mounts as secrets are spilled and the elders treachery is further exposed in this riveting sequel to 'Mated to the Alpha of the North.' *Note: While the main characters all receive their HEA in each individual story, I would not recommend reading them out of order due to the overarching storyline that continues throughout them all. ****Warning**** This book is intended for adults 18+ only. There is mature scenes and adult language included. Please read at your own discretion.

Kevin merasa risi dengan orientasi seksualnya yang menyimpang. Semua itu membuatnya dijauhi teman-temannya dan diejek oleh senior di sekolahnya. Dia bahkan sampai dikatai banci.Kevin Kemudian memutuskan untuk ikut pelatihan karate supaya menjadi lelaki normal gagah dan maco yang menyukai perempuan. Akan tetapi, di sana dia justru bertemu seseorang yang membuat hatinya bimbang.Lambat-laun, kedekatan itu membawanya pada sebuah dilema besar. Sekarang Kevin harus memilih dua pilihan. Merelakan cintanya dan kembali pada tujuan awalnya, atau tetap mencintai orang itu dengan sejuta risiko yang ada?

Ever thought about accidentally texting your boss for an adult movie? Yep, Suzy Chase did just that. What blew her mind more was the CEO personally showed up at her door. "Sorry, no movie, but I can give you a live demonstration." After a night that was anything but expected, Suzy was sure she was about to get canned. But what followed was beyond her expectations. "Please consider marrying me." The man proposed seriously.Suzy was dumbfounded...Mr. Park, you can’t be serious!

Dia bukan anak kandungku, wajahnya saja berbeda...Brandon pun terhenyak, tak pernah sekalipun dalam mimpi kalau Bahar yang selama ini ia anggap ayahnya bukan bapak kandungnya! Pencarian pun Brandon lakukan, tak dia duga ayah aslinya bukan orang sembarangan dan selama bertahun-tahun mencarinya. Tapi dendam keluarga membuat hidup Brandon penuh dengan bahaya, harta warisan yang dia terima mengubah hidupnya. Bukannya hidup enak, tapi justru berhadapan dengan pembunuh-pembunuh bayaran yang kejam dan Brandon pun hanya punya dua pilihan, membunuh atau di bunuh. Brandon tak tinggal diam, diapun rela melepas harta warisan triliunan, untuk mencari siapa dalang pembunuh ayah kandung dan berambisi merebut harta milik ayahnya. Brandon rela menjadi Ketua Geng/Preman yang kerjanya menggunakan otot dan kekerasan, di mana nyawa bak tiada harganya. Karena senjata dan kepalan tanganlah yang bicara dan menjadi menu sehar-hari di dunia hitam ini. Brandon juga harus berhadapan dengan kisah asmaranya yang pelik. Cinta satu malamnya dengan seorang sekretaris CEO nya di kantor tak pernah Brandon duga berbuah. Petualangan nya dengan beberapa wanita membuat si Sekretaris itu menolak terbuka dinikahi Brandon. Apalagi Brandon di kelilingi musuh-musuh yang kejam dan selalu mengincar nyawanya. Brandon sudah melangkah terlalu jauh, dia tak mungkin mundur.

I'm 29 years old, nearly 30 and so far, my sister and Photography have been my life and soul. Ever since I stepped foot in my first darkroom during my Sophomore year I always had a hunch that this would be my true passion. Since I held my first camera. Set up my first tripod, captured my first photo and filmed my first piece. I just knew that this is what I wanted to do. My life has been a complicated mess since I was 10 years old. My life was thrown away by my parents because I was a burden to them, I had a pen pal who I vented my anger out on for years yet he had become a huge part of my life. I haven't had a serious relationship in...well...ever and It's not every day that you find a man wanting to talk to you...granted, this man is the one who spilt his coffee down me the first time we met and from then on he became the Baine of my existence. I live in Texas City, Houston and I love what I do, the freedom it gives me being behind a camera but it also comes with a price when you least expect it. My life was complicated enough but when I vent out on a secret to this man, my feelings towards him become stir crazy and a whirlwind of emotions. One's I didn't want in the first place because 2 weeks before meeting said man...I was applying for a year long fellow ship abroad. A once in a lifetime opportunity to go to one of Spain's most explored and cultured cities - Barcelona.

Calla was living a peaceful life with her niece Sophie. Until one day she vanished from her school yard and the only person could answer her is the man who tells the future.

Sa murang edad ay nakasanayan na ni Jewel ang mamuhay at makisalamuha sa ibat-ibang estado at ugali ng tao. Lumaki at nagkaisip siya sa isang bahay ampunan sa probinsya. Nang tumuntong sa edad na dalawampu, ay nilisan niya ang lugar na kaniyang kinalak'han, nagbabaka-sakaling matagpuan niya ang tunay niyang mga magulang. Ngunit dahil sa kakulangan sa edukasyon, experience at dokumento, natagpuan ni Jewel ang sarili niyang sumasayaw sa saliw ng maharot na musika sa isang bahay aliwan. Kilala bilang star of the night, crowd's favorite at man's desire, sa Club-V na kaniyang pinapasukan. To make the story short, Jewel was a paid woman. But then, Steven Anderson suddenly appeared in one steamy night. A happy go lucky C.E.O/businessman whose obsessed in sexy, beautiful and expert in bed woman. He's willing to pay millions just to bedded women that will spice his night. What if their paths cross in one steamy night? Are they going to spice each other's night, or create another untold story?