For sometimes, the greatest adventures begin with a single step, a leap of faith into the unknown. And as Lily stood there, her heart overflowing with hope and possibility, she knew that whatever lay ahead, she was ready to face it with Jack by her side.
Unexpected Encounters
In a quaint bookstore nestled among the bustling streets of the city, Lily found herself lost in the world of literature. As she perused the shelves, her fingers trailing over the spines of old classics and new releases, she couldn't shake the feeling of restlessness that had settled in her chest.
Lost in her thoughts, she nearly collided with a tall figure emerging from the aisle. With a quick apology on her lips, Lily looked up, her gaze meeting the warm brown eyes of a stranger.
Their eyes locked for a moment, and in that fleeting instant, something sparked between them. It was as if time stood still, and the world around them faded into the background.
"Sorry about that," the stranger said, a charming smile gracing his lips. "I should've been watching where I was going."
Lily couldn't help but return the smile, her heart fluttering at the unexpected encounter. "No harm done," she replied, her voice barely above a whisper.
And with that, the stranger introduced himself as Jack, and Lily felt a thrill run through her as they exchanged pleasantries. Little did she know, this chance encounter would set into motion a series of events that would change her life forever.
"Limerence" delves into the captivating yet tumultuous journey of two souls entangled in the throes of an obsessive love. As they navigate the thin line between desire and destruction, secrets unravel, hearts entwine, and the true cost of passion is revealed. In a tale woven with intensity and longing, they must confront the shadows of their pasts to find solace in each other's arms or risk losing everything to the consuming flames of limerence.
Years later, Emma and Lucas returned to Paris, this time as husband and wife. They opened a small art studio overlooking the Seine, where they painted side by side, creating masterpieces that captured the essence of their love and adventures together. Their journey had been marked by twists and turns, by separations and reunions, but through it all, they had learned that love transcends time and distance. And as they watched the sunset over the city they had once called home, Emma whispered a silent thank you to fate—for leading her to Lucas, for giving her a love story that was as timeless as the city itself.
In the sleepy town , whispers of the supernatural echo through the mist-shrouded streets. When annah inherits an old mansion on the outskirts of town, she sees it as a chance for a fresh start. But as she settles into her new home, eerie occurrences begin to unravel her sense of reality. Shadows dance in the corners, whispers echo through the halls, and a chilling presence lurks in every room. As annah delves deeper into the history of the mansion, she uncovers dark secrets long buried, and soon realizes that the ghosts of the past are not ready to rest in peace. With each creak of the floorboards and flicker of the candlelight, annah must confront the terrifying truth before it consumes her. Will she uncover the mystery of the mansion, or will she become another ghostly inhabitant of its haunted halls?
P-please, I beg you. Come let's go tell Christian I had no hand in whatever happened, p-please." I clutched the lapel of his jacket desperately. "Let's go. You need to tell my husband you were paid." "Young lady, you're harassing me." His tone was cold and his stare granite. But I could care less. "You harassed me first! You had sex with me without my consent, my husband knows and now I'm pregnant with this child he doesn't want. You ruined my marriage! I-I hate you!" ************************************ Caught by her husband with another man on their matrimonial bed the morning after her birthday, Hailey Codza could not defend herself. As though it's not enough, she gets pregnant. Her enraged husband decides to pay her back for her infidelity by having an affair with his ex-girlfriend - Denise Kellers, the family Hailey never knew she had. Losing her family's wealth and company to her husband and his ex (now girlfriend), she is devastated, homeless and penniless as all her credit cards are blocked by her husband. She sees the man who is responsible for her pregnancy. The man she has no idea how he'd found his way to her matrimonial bed - Jared Johnson. Jared is annoyed when this strange woman disrupts his meeting and accuses him of ruining her life, marriage and impregnating her. It affects his business deals and having no choice, he marries her to calm the public whilst engaged to someone else. But he loathes her and allows his family treats her badly. Hailey who has fallen in love with Jared is broken when she can no longer take the humiliation. She signs the divorce papers and leaves, only to arrive six years later to the country as a self-made, secret billionaire and a mother of twins. Now her two ex-husbands are begging to have her back...
"You're pathetic!" Brenden sneered, each word cutting deep into Corinna's heart. Years of emotional wounds had drained every ounce of love she once held. "I've wasted enough time on you. If there's a next life, I hope we never meet again." Her words severed the bond between them like a blade. From that moment on, Brenden was haunted by her absence—unable to sleep, longing for the warmth he took for granted.
As far as everyone was concerned, William had married Renee under duress. Now that his one true love was back—and with child—they couldn’t wait for him to abandon Renee. Surprisingly, Renee was candid about the situation. "To be honest, I’m the one asking for a divorce every single day. I want it even more than any of you!" But they brushed off her remark as a paltry attempt to save face. Until William made a declaration himself. "Divorce is out of the question. Anyone who spreads false rumors shall face legal consequences!" Renee was at a loss. What was this crazy man up to now?
The dream of everyone with regards to marriage is to be able to find that special someone and settle down with them. Even arranged marriages grant you an opportunity to meet your partner briefly before the wedding. How will you feel about waking up in the morning with someone sleeping next to you who is not just anyone but your legally married partner yet with no memory of how that had happened in just a few hours of going out the previous day? This is the story of Jason Haward and Julia Harrison, two strangers trapped in a marriage they never planned. The quest to find out why led to the unfolding of a mystery which made them realize they are both living a lie. To find out more, read this amazing story of love, betrayal, revenge and murder.
Bailey seems to be never destined to fit in, a little geeky, but under it all, a hidden beauty that so many seem to miss, but still not what her pack Alpha is looking for in a fated mate... so he is determined to reject her and make her life hell. Bailey, knowing her life will likely never be the same focuses on what she can control, her future, and heads off to study; becoming a teacher. Asher is the Beta of Autumn Valley Pack, a neighbouring pack. A broken man having suffered the loss of his mate after a rogue attack, Asher is slowly crumbling. Falling to pieces. A shadow of his former self, and not a man that anyone wants to be around anymore... Until, Autumn Valley Pack require a new teacher, and Bailey finds herself there and pushed together with the Beta. Is there a connection building or is that in their imaginations? And what will happen when Bailey's mate comes back to claim what is his?
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?