when duty and desire meet

"I should have killed you the first time I saw you, so I can finally rest. But you're blood is shouting for me to taste it, savor it." Ashley Arevalo lives as a nurse by day and a huntress by night. Ang mga nilalang na sumisipsip ng dugo sa pagsapit ng gabi ang kaniyang tinutugis. When she met Luke Morrison, a handsome young Doctor, who disappears every night, the virginity behind her sexy and daring outfits began rampaging. Sinubukan niyang akitin ito. Ngunit umatras nang malaman niya ang buong pagkatao ng lalaki. Isa itong bampira na kailangan niyang tugisin. Magagawa niya kaya iyon kung maski ito rin ay gusto siyang patayin? Magagawa niya kayang patayin ang napakagandang halimaw na bumihag sa kanyang puso?

“Hypersexuality is not a good thing. It was a need that I had to fill.” - Gabe Howard/Dhalia Uson experienced various abuses against men since she was a child. Sadly, she still carried that bitter experience until she grew up into a young woman. She used her beautiful face and strange charm that deliberately drove the men associated with her crazy. Until a man came into her life who accepted her wholeheartedly and without hesitation. She finally found how to be truly respected and loved through that man. The thing that she’s been longing for. But . . . It seems that destiny was playing on her because Dhalia's world has become more chaotic since then. Gradually, all her dreams in life crumbled. Even her identity that she tried so hard to save was lost forever . . .

Sophie knew she didn't belong. Her family had lied to her and she needed answers. What she learns shocks her to her core. Now she scrambles to put the pieces together while juggling with the truth.Eric found himself in trouble. Being Alpha of a pack meant he had responsibilities and he was damned if he would end up a failure. But was he ready for his world to come crashing down around him?When Sophie and Eric's worlds collide will there be a happy ending or will they be punished for mistakes dug up from the past?

What happens when tragedy strikes? Do you let it define you? Or do you sit still and let it consume you until you lose face? The life of Jasmine Harts began to crumble down before her face when she discovered that her husband, Fabian Harts had impregnated his mistress. This made her feel worse as her marriage was already nothing to write home about. It seemed as though their daughter was not enough for the Harts who wanted an heir. So Jasmine thought of leaving home but Fabian would not let her as he was scared of losing face before the public. But when his mistress puts it on demand that he makes her his wife or risk his reputation getting ruined, Fabian had no choice but to frame his wife Jasmine of infidelity. This way he could get rid of her without losing face. Jasmine was prevented from taking her daughter with her when she was thrown out of the mansion. And little Aria was just four years old. Will Jasmine let things slide after the cruelty of the Harts? Will the little and innocent Aria Jasmine was forced to leave behind at the mercy of her husband’s family remain sweet and innocent? Let’s see what happens!

In the captivating novel, "Fated Encounter: We Meet Again," Annabelle's sole purpose is to seek justice against those who tore her family apart. However, when she encounters the enigmatic and attractive Xander Lennox, she becomes determined to conquer his heart. Little does she know that Xander holds secrets about her past, leading her to question whether to choose love or pursue her quest for justice. Xander is portrayed as a loving brother and son, yet he conceals a ruthless side. He shields Annabelle from the truth, fearing it may jeopardize their bond. But as the saying goes, the truth always finds its way to the surface. If you're intrigued by this tale of love, justice, and hidden truths, consider adding it to your library. I would greatly appreciate your comments and reviews. Please note that the cover image is from Pinterest and is not owned by me.

The story took place in America with two leads; a male and a female. The story revolves around the life of two people bounded by fate to fall in love after a hateful relationship. Several things happen along the line and the relationship goes sour . The male lead, a Mafia boss and a CEO with illegal chains of drug businesses adores the female lead a young girl in her early 20s. Their relationship started off in a spiteful way with a lot of secrets to be uncovered as it goes on.

“Bagaimana bisa aku tidur denganmu?” seorang wanita protes karena Jordan menginginkannya tidur dengannya tanpa saling sentuh. “Aku hanya perlu sembuh dari penyakit aneh ini,” jawab Jordan menunjukkan tubuhnya yang kemerahan dan banyak ruam-ruam kecil bekas garukannya. “Apa kau seorang alien?” “Aku manusia.” “Kenapa kamu punya gejala aneh seperti itu?” “Tidak tahu. Aku hanya akan sembuh jika aku tidur dengan seorang wanita.” = = = Jordan Land seorang boss sebuah perusahaan majalah berskala internasional. Berusia 30 tahun, tinggi, dan juga tampan. Semua tentangnya adalah sempurna, tapi ada dua hal dari Jo yang membuatnya dibenci hampir semua orang yang mengenalnya. Yaitu sifatnya yang pemarah, dan penyakit misteriusnya yang hanya bisa sembuh jika dia tidur dengan seorang wanita. Sampai akhirnya dia menemukan seorang gadis yang bisa menyembuhkannya hanya dengan kehadirannya saja sudah membuat Jordan sembuh dengan perlahan. Siapa gadis itu? Apakah Jordan bisa sembuh dari penyakitnya itu.

Margaux Andrea dela Paz, mapag-mahal at mabait na ate sa kaniyang kapatid. Iniwan sila sa kanilang magulang kaya kailangan tumigil ni Margaux sa pag-aaral para mag-trabaho para may pang-tustos sa pang araw-araw na kakainin nila at sa pag-aaral ng kaniyang kapatid. Hanggang sa hindi na sapat ang kaniyang suweldo at kailangan niyang humanap ng trabaho na malaki ang sahod. Isa sa mga ka-trabaho niya ay nag-suggest na mag-trabaho bilang stripper. Noong una ay nag-alinlangan pa ito pero kalaunan ay pumayag din. Naging maganda naman 'yong unang linggo niya hanggang sa isang gabi ay may bigla nalang lumapit sa kaniya na lalaki. Hindi niya alam na 'yon pala ang gugulo sa kaniyang buhay. Araw-araw silang nagkikita sa bar. HangganUg sa nagkakamabutihan at naging sila na nga. Isang araw, nagulat nalang si Margaux nang mabalitaan na may nakatakda na palang magiging asawa ang kaniyang nobyo. At sa araw din na iyon ay nalaman niya buntis pala siya.

"You told me that I can compared as glass but why you treated me as a rubber band that you expect to act as nothing happened after the dark disasters? She's Veronica Aisle Molina, a young and respected woman who happened to be the youngest CEO in the world not because of their wealth but because of her matured mindset. She's 18 years of age and never in her life have a boyfriend. She believes that entering into a relationship is just only a distraction for her, she focuses on her studies and because of her intelligence, she's done her studies when she reached 17 years old. A young lady who only wants love and care from her family but instead of hoping that to happened she became a workaholic and almost lives inside of her company. A year of her in the business world is a big threat to the other companies. Her company became the top and can't be beaten by anyone but when she met this man, A man that will give her hope that life is wonderful. This man has the opposite of her attitude, a playboy, likes bar hopping, and worst, An irresponsible man but she wholeheartedly accepts him. When she accepted this man, she felt happy and motivated but her happiness has a consequence, she bears all the struggles and saves her man from all the burden. As a mature young woman, she never left her boyfriend during his hard times but then, Fate proves that relationship will never be perfect. The man-made the worst mistake that shattered her heart. "Hanz,I almost rape when you left me that night! I f*cking almost rape just because of your irresponsibility and now,you will ask me all of that?!My love for you already last..

[MATURE CONTENT] Warning: Skip of you are not a fan of mature romance. Faced with a choice between blaming my stepfather Jason or stepbrother Ethan for the life growing inside me, I felt the weight of Jason's ominous threats—stay silent or risk my mom's life. “Chelsea,who is responsible for this pregnancy?” my Mom asked. I stood there, tears welling in my eyes, torn between the truth and the suffocating weight of shame. "Mom, I'm really sorry," I whispered, my voice cracking, as tears streamed down my cheeks. Unable to endure the guilt, I ran away from home, leaving my mother to search for me, only to tragically meet with an accident in her pursuit. HAPPY READING