Rural

What would you do if you got pregnant by the CEO you hated? Caroline's life takes an unexpected turn when, the same day she is denied the student loan she applied for, she finds her boyfriend and his best friend together in her bed. Depressed, she ends up at a bar with a co-worker who consoles her, and it is there that she argues with a handsome man she bumps into. She never expects him to be the multimillionaire CEO who bought the hotel where she works, and for that reason, she gets fired days later. When she becomes unemployed, she runs out of opportunities, and that makes her take desperate measures such as donating her eggs without even thinking that a mistake would make her get pregnant by the CEO she detests, turning her life upside down. She must make the most important decision of her life, but he doesn't make it easy for her.

“Dance!” She seductively swayed her body and bit her lips before closing her eyes to feel the s*xy rhythm of the music from her earphones. Her body moved on its own like it was accompanying the s*xy song. She’s in the kitchen, drinking some milk when she suddenly felt like dancing. She’s sure that nobody would see her since she was the only person who was left in the house. “Ooh baby…” She mumbled, harmonizing the song desirably. She was only wearing her black short shorts and a lose white shirt paired with a fluffy slippers. She didn’t care if her long black hair was messy, after all, she was alone at the moment. She continued dancing sexily as the music climbed up to its climax. Her fingers traced her curves as her butt swayed alluringly. It crawled up to her nape and slowly untie her hair clip which made her hair fell and scatter. As she slowly opened her eyes after turning around, her body froze. Her hands that were busy touching her messy hair stopped midway. Shock was written on her face. She straightened her back and stood normally when she saw her dad with his dumbfounded expression. But it didn’t stop there, he’s with his business partners. Sh*t! “L-lets go to the g-garden.” Her dad utterly said and awkwardly walked away. She looked down when she felt embarrassed. D*mn! She was sure that all of them saw her, dancing like an idiot with her eyes closed. After nearly a minute, she lifted her head and was about to go upstairs when her eyes landed to someone that she wanted to forget. Someone whom she wanted to burry for the past three years. Him, staring at her intently from the kitchen door. His fascinating grey eyes scanned her yet the rapid movements of his Adams apple bothered her more. She watched how his slender fingers adjusted his tie before he walked away. He was not so close earlier but she could still smell his addictive manly scent. It was him! One of the most handsome and powerful Ceo in the world. A hot yet cold man that both men and women aim to have. Black De Villa, ------- her ruthless ex-husband.

After her boyfriend ditched her on their wedding day and got married to someone else, Elena goes on a drunken spree in Vegas with her best friend. When she wakes up in the arms of a stranger with a marriage certificate on the bed, she has no idea how chaotic her life is about to become. Especially when her new husband turns out to be the half-brother of her ex-fiancee. How will she manage to live in the same house with both men and her arch-nemesis? How long before the secret is out and how will she ever survive it?

"If happy ever after did exist, why do married couples split apart?" The same question Andrea Bartolome had in her mind when things between her husband, Mike Villaflor, started to be wrong. Her life with her husband is almost perfect. A doctor herself married a public-school teacher; both are professionals in different fields. The combination of their salary is pretty enough in preparation for Gian’s future---their son. Yet things perceived to be almost perfect need to overcome an obstacle. Their bond as a husband and wife started to have crack on the edges when Andrea started to doubt her husband having an affair with another woman. Who would’ve else be the number one opponent of a legal wife aside from the mistress? And that is something Andrea has been struggling with. Because of her desire to protect her family, how would a legal wife make a win over the mistress?

“You’re marrying Ivan. His family is powerful. Don’t embarrass us,” Vera’s mother commanded. “But I don’t love him! I don’t even know him!” “Love isn’t our concern, Vera. Securing our family’s future is.” But one forbidden night shattered her innocence and her plans. A mysterious stranger claimed her body in the dark, leaving her with only his searing touch and a name she couldn’t forget. Until the truth struck like lightning: Ivan, her cold, untouchable fiancé, was the man she never expected to see again—the stranger who made her feel alive. Now married to a man whose touch she can’t forget but whose heart seems locked away, Vera must navigate a life of cold stares, buried secrets, and a spark that refuses to die. Will their shared night of passion bind them together—or destroy everything she’s ever known?

An anthology of short stories. All of the tales have Thai characters or are set in Thailand. In story one, the protagonist is a skilled rock 'n roll drummer; she follows in her father's footsteps. But he is dead, and she wants revenge. Set in Phuket. A collection of 39 short stories. And one not so short. "Handsome Man" is a long short or even a novella. Either way, the "Handsome Man" is not a person. Some dark, some darkly humorous. And some blacker than dark! We all love tea; it grows in north Thailand and is unique, but why? A young lady is sent to find out how. She should have stayed in Bangkok. How about the guy who was left a fortune in a will? It didn’t work out well for him. Or the couple who move to a new home in an antique house. But something lives in the locked cellar. Read and discover why so many people love Thailand - or not!

Humans were off limit. Seraphina Hunters even more so but Adolphus has crossed the limit when he became curious, followed his instinct and fell in love. He brought her world to ashes, now she would bring him to his knees. In the town of Damford, humans live unaware that werewolves from the realm of Damoria walk among them, hidden in plain sight. Seraphina Hunters, the youngest and only daughter of a family dedicated to eradicating these creatures, finds herself caught between two worlds. Raised to despise werewolves, her clandestine meetings with Adolphus, the alpha’s son, ignite a forbidden love. When Seraphina’s father kills the alpha, a fierce retaliation leaves her family seemingly annihilated, and Seraphina alone and devastated. Kidnapped by Adolphus and taken to Damoria, she learns that he needs her to fulfill his destiny as the new alpha. But she harbors nothing but hatred for the man who led the attack against her kin. As Seraphina grapples with her conflicting emotions and the shocking revelation that her family is imprisoned, not dead, a new menace looms. Demons infiltrate Damford, forcing an unlikely alliance between hunters and werewolves. In a desperate bid to save their world, Seraphina and Adolphus must bridge the chasm of their past and face the threat together. Caught in a web of desire, betrayal, and war, Seraphina must decide: Can she trust the man who destroyed her life, or will their pasts forever doom their future? Dive into a tale of passion and peril, where love is both the battleground and the prize.

Blurb. “You are playing with fire," he growled as he pinned her to the wall by the throat, his nose trailing up her neck as he lean close to her. "And you know what happens to those who play with fire," the lust in his eyes was unmistakable. "They get burnt." ********** Salvatore De Rosso, an enigmatic self-made business tycoon, is the renowned owner of the De Rosso Empire. Ruthless, arrogant, cold-hearted and the most wanted bachelor in Marvolia. He is a storm in the business world and no one has ever defeated him as he remains the top one. Yet, there is still one dent in his perfect image. Tired of his promiscuous ways, his mother took a drastic step and did what he hated the most. Getting him married. Having just limited time to get her twin sister out of a deep-necked debt, Luciana Marinello would do anything to get her hands on money, even if it involve getting married to the most infuriating man in the whole of Marvolia. She vowed not to be swayed by his charm, yet she can’t ignore the pull of attraction between them. Salvatore watches Luciana like a wolf stalking its prey, she had stepped on his toe the moment she agreed to the marriage and for that, she will be punished… Retribution is best served cold, and passionately behind closed doors. Luciana is ready to reject his advances but soon she finds herself sharing his bed. Their vows may be fake, but the heat that ignites behind the closed doors of their mansion is absolutely, wildly, not!

In the distant ancient era, far beyond what could be described as a long, long time ago, a mystical power system, akin to a colossal magnet, deeply attracted those who sought the enigmatic forces of antiquity. In this world, the craving for power was not just a desire but a profound instinct within the human psyche. It was this unrelenting pursuit of power, coupled with continual self-validation, that propelled the human race onto the arduous path of progress and development. In this ancient age, stories unfolded along countless interwoven threads. War and conquest, glory and passion, destruction and guardianship, man and woman—these elements intertwined to form the timeless narrative of humanity. This story was not merely an adventure; it was a magnificent odyssey in search of ancient power, an endeavor to grasp it and ascend above all living beings. However, every human exploration and adventure was a gamble, always accompanied by substantial costs. This time was no exception. In the pursuit of the ancient, the roulette of destiny spun ceaselessly, revealing endless unknowns and challenges. At the edge of this world, what fate awaited the brave souls? Could they resist the allure of the ancient power, maintaining reason and courage, or would they lose everything on the boundless journey? This was a narrative of profound depths and mystery, a legendary adventure sparked by the forces of antiquity. Welcome to join this journey of unpredictable destinies, exploring the desires and challenges hidden deep within the human soul.

Amber Lim was famous for her luxurious style and beauty. But, she was also notorious as a man snatcher. Regretting her bad attitude, Amber was determined to start a new life. Despite the extreme winter, she headed north to learn from Adam Smith, the mysterious world's finest jewelry designer. Unfortunately, Amber was robbed and left in a deserted forest. There was only a small hut that could save her from freezing, and there was only one person who could help her survive—Mister Cold. No one knew the man's real name. He deliberately lived a solitary life and hated disturbance. Nearby villagers even called him the Cannibal because of the lack of humanity. While in fact, Mister Cold was just a widower who hated women, especially those who ruined people's relationship. What would happen to Amber? Could she conquer Mister Cold and go home safely? Or instead, she ended up being the widower's delicacy?