truth be told mathew west

Content with his life as a small town postmaster, Alex Bentley never intended to become a hero, much less a media sensation, but fate had different plans. When unpublished author Rachel Clark walked into his lobby to pick up yet another rejection letter, the disappointment in her vibrant green eyes compelled him to do whatever he could to help her realize her dream. Even secretly edit her manuscript. Little did he know his one impetuous act would lead him through a complex maze of jealousy, blackmail and revenge. From deep within the splendor of the Catskill Mountains, to the majestic skyline of Manhattan, First Class Male delivers an intricate tale of a small town postmaster who triumphs over a ruthless District Attorney, a mysterious adversary, an unsympathetic public and finally his own heart.

Para kay Laura ang pag-ibig ay parang sugal. May nananalo... May natatalo. Sa larong siya mismo ang taya. Ano ang kaya niyang ibigay? Papaano niya haharapin ang kapalarang nakaabang sa kaniya kung ang lahat nang nasa paligid niya ay kontra? Lahat ay kayang gawin para sa minamahal. Lahat ay kayang ibigay para sa pag-ibig. Sarili. Dignidad. Karapatan. All of Me...

Anna Steine, twenty-nine-year-old divorced Los Angeles publisher, discovers a mysterious manuscript and learns she is the reincarnated daughter of a biblical queen from 366 BCE. Risking her company and romantic relationship with the author, she must fulfill a vow made centuries ago and break a curse that finally brings her true happiness and changes the world's view of a biblical heroine.

"Alpha Mike, You shattered my heart on what was supposed to be the happiest day of my life, leaving me with nothing but a broken spirit and shattered dreams. I will make you pay three times over for every ounce of pain you inflicted upon me. I will not rest until I've drained you of every last penny, every last shred of dignity and pride until you become nothing but a mockery. And I will expose your darkest secrets to the world!" Tears streamed down her face as she relived the betrayal of her to-be husband and her best friend on her wedding day. She had been carrying his child, but she lost it due to the stress and trauma of that day, Disowned and banned from the pack by her father. After two years of being in coma she woke up and had been consumed by nothing but one emotion: revenge. But fate had other plans for her, as she stumbled upon Alpha Brendon her true mate, a fierce and powerful mafia boss who offered to help her exact her revenge with a condition. Despite her initial hesitation, she found herself drawn to him. A true partner in crime and a confidant who understood her pain. Would she let herself fall in love again, or would the desire for revenge consume her completely? But one thing was for sure - Alpha Mike would regret the day he ever crossed her!

Baswara anak tunggal pengusaha ternama, harus menikah diusia tiga puluh tahun agar bisa menerima warisan Sanjaya. Ia berusaha kembali menemukan Kanagara-teman kuliah sekaligus wanita yang menarik hatinya. Namun, kedatangan Alea yang lupa ingatan dan Jane yang cerdas menyulitkan Baswara. Baswara juga dipaksa menikahi salah satu dari mereka demi mempertahankan kekuasaan yang hampir dirampas Suryakanta. Pertemuan dengan Kanagara tidak berlangsung baik, karena kini ia sudah hidup kaya dengan seorang bocah kecil bernama Soga. Gelar playboy pada diri Baswara di masa lalu semakin membuat Kana meragu. Terlebih keberadaan Soga yang begitu menyayangi Kana, menjadi penghalang pendekatan Baswara. Akankah Baswara bisa memenuhi tradisi keluarga Sanjaya? Memilih menikahi gadis lain atau justru mempertahankan Kana?

Kembalinya Amanda ke tanah air disambut oleh berita duka. Dia kehilangan sang adik yang begitu disayangi. Tanah kuburan masih basah, tetapi sang papa malah mendesaknya untuk segera menikah. Bukan dengan pria yang ia cintai. Namun, dengan seorang duda yang tak lain adalah suami mendiang adiknya sendiri. Maksud hati ingin meminta restu untuk menikah dengan sang kekasih, tetapi situasi malah membuat semua menjadi rumit. Sungguh Amanda tidak pernah menyangka jika disuguhkan permintaan yang mengejutkan tersebut. Menikahi mantan adik ipar dan menjadi ibu sambung untuk bayi perempuan usia sebulan? Sangat menggelikan sekaligus miris karena mengingat umur mereka yang terpaut cukup jauh. Namun, bagaimana caranya dia menolak? “Di mana-mana yang ada sugar baby atau sugar daddy, sedangkan aku? Masa’ iya jadi sugar mommy. Radit terlalu muda untuk jadi suamiku. Ini gila!!”

"Kok kau diam aja dia menyerobot antrianmu?" ujar Dira dengan tatapan berang. "Sudahlah, dia hanya_" Tanpa meragu Dira dengan berani menghampiri pria yang berani merusak antrian. Melayangkan pukulan dan mengenai pipi lawan. Namun, saat pria itu berniat membalas Daffin datang dan menangkisnya. Dengan penuh kemarahan Daffin berkata, "Jangan menyentuh istriku!" Apa jadinya jika dua insan yang takut menikah harus terikat dalam pernikahan? Dira dan Daffin terjerat sekandal yang memaksa keduanya untuk menikah. Pria yang bersikap kalem dan lembut itu harus memiliki istri yang super aktif dan terlalu pemberani. Keduanya saling bergelud dengan hati untuk menghadapi trauma di masa lalu.

"You won't be happy. Keep this in your mind. I won't return to you even if you kneel at my feet." Camari's life was perfect. That was what she thought before her husband presented her divorce papers. She initially refused and insisted on keeping the marriage. However, her husband showed his true colors and did everything he could to force her to sign. The misfortunes in her life did not stop post-divorce. An offer came in at a time of need, so Camari teamed up with a stranger to strike back. Unfortunately, many secrets about her and her partner tested their trust in each other.

When Arya ran away from her Alpha and husband with their child she had no idea what was going to happen. No one would help her. Not even the Alpha Josh, Alpha of the largest and most powerful pack, other than the King and Emperor of all wolves and lycans. If only they knew who she truly was and not just a rogue she just declared herself as, maybe someone would help. No one could have expected the king to recognize her when he came to visit. Would he kill her? Enslave her? Keep her? Send her back to her husband? Save her?

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