Kate Mara

About the book: Spirited and intelligent, Kate grows up surrounded by school friends and family in busy, modern day Lagos, Nigeria. An adoring little sister, their traditional parents and hosts of aunties, uncles and cousins makes their home. So there’s nothing unusual about her charming but troubled uncle Peter moving in with the family. At first Kate and her sister Eniola delighted, but in her innocence, nothing prepares kate for the shameful secrets uncle P forces upon her.

“Chantelle Bently, you’re a murderer! Why are you still alive? You should have been the one to die!” Daniel shoved her away with anger, his face as dark and empty as the black suit he wore. Chantelle was caught off guard and lost her balance, falling hard onto her pregnant belly. The pain was unbearable, and she cried out as her body trembled. Chantelle shook her head desperately. “I told you, it wasn’t me! It was Kate!” In a trembling voice, she pleaded, “Daniel, how many times do I have to say this before you believe me? I didn’t betray your family or the Wilson Group Of Companies, and I didn’t cause your grandfather’s death.” Anger and resentment appeared in Daniel’s eyes as he threw the divorce settlement in Chantelle’s face. “Sign this now! From this day forward, I’ll make you pay a thousand times for everything you’ve done!” The sight of the document struck Chantelle like a dagger to her heart. Her whole body froze as if she had been cast into the icy wastelands of Hell. **** Her twin sister framed her, and her perfect family was destroyed on Christmas Eve. Things got worse when her husband handed her a divorce agreement. A month later, rumors spread that she had died in prison from depression. Six years later, she returned with a new face to take her revenge. She was beautiful but dangerous. Daniel felt both devastated and irritated when he saw the mysterious woman. She had the same name as his dead ex-wife, whom he hated most and the one he believed was responsible for his grandfather’s death. Despite his anger, he couldn’t deny the strong attraction he felt toward her. In fact, he was fatally obsessed and addicted to her, and the anger that had controlled him for six years slowly started to crumble.

An unknown musician named Anton trying to find an inspiration for his new project. However, as he looking for it, a memories popping out of nowhere— together with seeing his past love, Mara. Mara is known for managing some great artist under the very known company. She was on her break when a familiar figure caught her attention. As they both meet in a unfamiliar place, they are sharing the same goal for their careers. Will the goal be completed as they'll cross the path together? Or it will be another reason for them to grow apart?

What happens when a world encounters an apocalypse it has never encountered before? When the appearance of dungeons and system changes the laws of society drastically, ability users are burderned with the duty to save the cities regardless of their age , health or class. What happens when three ability users along with a normal person meet each other through a situation no one could ever imagine happening? Is this destiny or the work of someone who is pulling strings behind the scenes?

What happens when the love of your life ends up being the love of someone's life? That's the tale of law student, Harmony, who meets a guy online and falls head over heels in love with him. Jeremy is charming, wealthy, and seems to be the perfect match for Harmony. But as their romance intensifies, Harmony's sister comes into the picture. Mara proves herself to be an obstacle in more ways than one as she threatens to destroy everything Harmony holds dear.

Mara and Maria-Isabel have always been best friends. But while Mara is happily married to Ethan, Maria-Isabel is trapped in an abusive relationship. When Mara and Ethan help her escape, they never expect what happens next. One night, Mara walks in on a moment she never should have seen her husband and her best friend, locked in an intense, lingering gaze. "Tell me it’s not what I think," Mara whispers, her voice shaking. Maria-Isabel looks away. Ethan stays silent. Their friendship was meant to save Maria-Isabel. Instead, it may have destroyed them all. A story of love, betrayal, and a choice that will change everything.

At the prestigious Belleville Business School, where ambition fuels every move and legacy defines status, Kate Molton and Alex Cameron find themselves entangled in a story that goes beyond business strategies and case studies. Kate, a wealthy heiress groomed to follow in her family's corporate footsteps, hides a passion for photography that defies her father’s rigid expectations. Alex, a brilliant scholarship student with some part-time jobs and a troubled home life, must maintain a perfect academic record to secure his place in a world that constantly reminds him he doesn't belong. As their paths cross in lecture halls and study groups, sparks of both attraction and rivalry ignite. But Belleville is more than just a school; it's a battlefield of power struggles, secret alliances, and business families with hidden agendas. Jack Weiser, a charismatic yet dangerous classmate, adds to the tension with a growing obsession for control—both over Belleville's social hierarchy and Kate herself. In a world where appearances are everything, Whispers of Belleville Business School is a tale of love, courage, and the relentless pursuit of authenticity.

Mara, a young refugee in search of a better life after war has ravished her hometown, settles in a small upstart town called Atlanta's Rest, where offworlders have made their residence in an effort to rebuild human society. Unexpectedly she discovers secret abilities that force her on the move again. Mara meets and befriends an Amalya named Abryi, a Hidden Follower of the Faceless Gods, who guides her along the way. Malevolent powers in the shadows scramble to steal her abilities. Join Mara in this dark apocalyptic quest, can she overcome the power struggle within or will she be swallowed by the sinister forces that rule the multiverse?

In a world ravaged by a zombie apocalypse, emergency unit doctor Kate is thrust into a nightmare beyond her worst fears. As chaos reigns, she transforms from a timid caregiver into a fierce survivor, navigating the remnants of civilization in search of her missing brother. Along the way, Kate encounters a group of survivor who ignites feelings she never expected But survival is a double-edged sword. Kate must rely on her newfound strength and the bonds she’s forged to find safety. Just when she believes she’s found a sanctuary, kate has to look for more survivor. Along with her new found friends, Kate faces the horrors of the world and the uncertainty In a gripping tale filled with humor, resilience, and unexpected love, Shadows of the Undead explores the depths of human connection in a landscape where every heartbeat could be your last. Will Kate find her way and discover a future worth fighting for, or will the shadows consume her forever?

Teenagers are obsessed! And the world is watching. Through multiple means be it battle, exhibition, love, war or peace, they strive. All are watching the young look for the Zenith. Kate's brother, Griffen, has always been a sporting prodigy and in their new snow covered home, he's destined to become a legend. Snowboarding has proven to be no exception for him. Kate has always been Griff's biggest fan. But there's more to the city than sport. Every teenager there is looking for something bigger and crazier. And they want his brother and, surprisingly some of them want Kate too, chubby as she is, and, in more ways than one. But she needs to look after her brother. Because she'd do everything for him. Watch Kate go through a wild, sometimes raunchy ride as she tries to keep her family together and find...THE ZENITH.

"Andy, punasan mo ako!" "Andy, maghubad ka!" "Andy, masarap ba?" "Andy, huwag kang sumama diyan. Sa akin lang dapat!" "Andy, pagod ka na ba? Kasisimula lang natin!" "Andy, isa pa please?" 'Yan ang bestfriend kong si Kate. Isang dakilang babae na ubod ng manyak. Walang ibang ginawa kung di isigaw ang pangalan ko. Gano'n din kaya ang puso niya?

The old plain, unattractive and dull Mara is now in the past. After everything she has gone through five years ago, she is now the Mara she has wanted to be. With a new life and a new her, she is now living perfectly. But then, somebody decided to barge in, from the past.

In a dimension where magic and mystery collide, Mara is thrust into a forgotten city filled with ancient power—The Hollow City. Unaware of her true connection to the city, she is drawn into a world where time doesn’t flow as it should, and the boundaries between life and death are blurred. The Nameless Song is not just another fantasy tale. It overlaps with the events of Long Sleep, where Mara’s destiny is entwined with a world caught in a never-ending slumber. Now, she must unlock the city’s secrets, confronting dangerous forces and unraveling truths that could change both worlds forever. A blend of fantasy, mystery, and suspense, The Nameless Song will take you on a journey through a city alive with power, where every shadow hides a secret and every decision could mean the end—or the beginning—of everything.

After a tragic accident that sent her back 845 years in time to the year 1177, in the Middle Ages, during the reign of Baldwin IV of Jerusalem, Kate Mitchell, a wealthy business tycoon in the pharmaceutical industry, a gifted ex-military, a pharmacologist and botanist, and a brilliant archer from 2022, wakes up as Lady Philippa, a pretty, innocent, frail, and proper young lady of House Antioch, with whom she shares nothing in common. She realised she had died on that day, and her soul travels back in time and takes over the body of Philippa, a helpless lady who would face tragedy, betrayal, and scandal before dying young and heartbroken. She chose to live as Philippa because she had a second chance at life and only one goal in mind: to live and survive at any cost. To succeed, she must thrive and learn to live in the Medieval era, where nothing is common for her, and, above all, she must avoid an arranged marriage, which will doom Phillipa to death after a terrible heartbreak. Lady Philippa, unfortunately, is about to be engaged to an unknown man, and she must devise a plan to prevent this from happening. Kate's background as an ex-military officer, pharmacologist, and botanist, as well as her limited knowledge of history, will be invaluable in surviving the historical mediaeval times when modern technology was out of reach. However, she requires the assistance of the reigning king, Baldwin IV, who is suffering from leprosy at the time. She'll have to take control of the situation. It is up to Kate's bravery and intelligence to find a way to persuade Baldwin IV to help her, and she has few options other than joining his royal court. Will the king accept her, or will she perish as the body's original owner? Will she be able to change her destiny? Alternatively, will she be able to find the love and family she seeks?

This is a story of a guy who loses everything, and then gets it back. Same old new world story, just a different kind of story teller. *** They took away our hunter tags. They had us grow our hair. They gave us a new brand, when we were over there. They staged us out of Dragur, East of the Olim Horn. I guess they call us Slaves, but no one calls us much anymore. There is no fun in killing. I don't want to do it anymore. Karn brought Sorrow. Pookie brought Fear. Milk brought the fly boys. They did work in Undia. I worked mostly clandestine. Some Legends I should not say. We played with better wands. I could use the extra pay. Did Mara give the order? Did venom pay the way? They said we were slaying demons, but it was kind of hard to tell. There is no fun in killing. I don't want to do it anymore. This was before HALO, and Codex was king. Hej atop the rider, he never felt a thing. When our rider caught a spell, and both the mages killed. It pitched us over sideways on some cold Sylph hill. My back felt like it was broken, my legs I could not feel. I kept on slaying demons, but it was kind of hard to tell. There is no fun in killing. I don't want to do it anymore. I never did heal up right from injuries sustained Officially in Torin, unofficially we train. I remember all their faces. They dream about me still. I guess I'm slaying demons, but it's kind of hard to tell. There no fun in killing. I don't want to do it anymore. I speak the cold logistic, that old boys speak so well. Veni, Vedi, Vici. I'll see you in Hel. Maybe it's bravado, or an unspeakable guilt. That village, they were demons, but it was kind of hard to tell. There is no fun in killing. I don't wanna to do it anymore. I've done plenty. What is one more? -Corb Lund *** Come guess me this riddle. What beats shire leaves and fiddle? What is hotter than pleasures touch, and whiter than cream? What best wets his whistle? What is clearer than crystal? What is sweeter than honey and stronger than steam? What will make the lame walk? What will make the dumb talk? What is the elixir of life and philosopher's stone? And what helped Pookie-Baba dig up a tunnel, that runs from Shalamanda to West-Torin? When you are digging a crater, It is the best thing in nature, for sinking your sorrows and raising your joys. Sometimes I wonder, if lightning and thunder, is made out of the plunder, of the reddest hiski and oils. *** If you can keep your head when all about you, are losing theirs and blaming it on you. If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, but make allowance for their doubting too. If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, or being lied about, don’t deal in lies, or being hated, don’t give way to hating, And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise. If you can dream, and not make dreams your master. If you can think, and not make thoughts your aim. If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster, and treat those two impostors just the same. If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken, twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, and stoop and build them up with worn-out tools. If you can make one heap of all your winnings, and risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss and lose, and start again at your beginnings, and never breathe a word about your loss. If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew, to serve your turn long after they are gone, and so hold on when there is nothing in you; Except the Will which says to them ‘Hold on!’ If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, nor walk with Kings, nor lose the common touch. If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you. If all men count with you, but none too much. If you can fill the unforgiving minute, with sixty seconds worth of distance, run. Yours is the World and everything that’s in it, and which is more you’ll be a Man, my son. - Rudyard Kipling

In the high stake world of Glamouri beauty, personal assistant Kate Anderson harbours secret feelings for her boss, Xavier Banks. Kate struggles with her feelings for Xavier when his stunning ex-girlfriend, Riley Sinclair, returns.

The village of Emberfall has long been a place of peace, its people sheltered from the greater conflicts of the world. But when a chill wind carries whispers of an ancient threat, the illusion of safety is shattered. Aedric Thorne, a young fisherman with no remarkable qualities beyond his piercing gray eyes, finds himself at the center of a battle he never asked for. When a veiled stranger gifts him an amulet imbued with the power to seal the Shadows—a malevolent force that threatens to consume the world—Aedric is forced to confront a truth long buried: he is the descendant of the Guardians, an ancient order tasked with protecting the realm. As shadowy creatures lay siege to Emberfall, Aedric reluctantly embraces his newfound role. With the help of Mara, a fiery blacksmith's daughter, he sets out to uncover the secrets of the amulet and the long-lost Guardians. Along the way, they encounter allies and enemies, face harrowing trials, and uncover the truth about the Shadows’ origins. But wielding the amulet’s power comes with a heavy toll, and Aedric must decide how much he’s willing to sacrifice to save the people he loves. As the line between light and darkness blurs, the fate of the world rests in the hands of an untested hero, a mysterious artifact, and the choices they make together.

In the plague-ridden city of Ravencross, the mist carries death and desperation. Nineteen year old Mara fights an uphill battle to save lives. As a prodigy healer, she navigates a society fractured by class, disease, and despair. Yet even her gifted hands struggle to save her most important patient: her sister Lily, whose illness defies natural remedies and even magical ones. But a book leads the desperate Mara into the shadows of the Black Market Square, where forbidden knowledge whispers promises of salvation. She summons a mysterious entity capable of miraculous cures, but only at a grave cost. Bound by love and guilt, Mara strikes a deal that grants her unparalleled healing powers, only to discover the harrowing price: to cure one, another must suffer. As the balance between life and death shifts, Mara is forced to leave Ravencross and finds herself entangled in a world torn between unforgivable magic and mechanical madness as she ventures through Hell's Elysium.

Finally I would leave this hell hole . As I tried to climb over the wall I was startled by a voice from behind me “where do you think you’re going to “ . Holy shit it was Master Harvey, what the fuck was he doing here . A new fear gripped me and I jolted back with wobbling legs .” Trying to escape?”,he gave me that cold smile that usually says he wants to do something really evil and just when I thought it was over for me he did something I would have considered impossible. He offered me a deal although I didn’t want to agree I had no choice so I was going to kill the love of my life with my own hands. After all I wasn’t sure anymore if he truly loved me he is a fucking monster and betrayer

A girl being thrown out of her home by her step mother after father's death. Her step mother also took away her father's wealth, leaving her to work on the streets. She was a graduate from a prestigious school so with her qualifications she was able to get the job of a secretary the next day. Her boss, who employed her, had other plans in mind because he usually never employed females in his company. He employed her because he wanted to offer her a marriage contract to suppress the pressure from Andrew, his only surviving relative. Andrew was on his deathbed and it was his last wish. But then the CEO is someone who doesn't like women so he had to opt for a marriage contract.

When Ivy Wren inherits Thornhaven Manor, a crumbling estate shrouded in legend and mystery, she sees it as a chance to escape her empty life and start anew. But the manor is more than just a hauntingly beautiful relic of the past—it’s a place where shadows move of their own accord, secrets are buried in its walls, and an ancient power stirs beneath its foundations. At the heart of the mystery is Gabriel Thornhaven, the brooding and enigmatic guardian of the estate. Gabriel is as much a prisoner of the manor as its protector, bound by a curse tied to a powerful relic known as the Veilglass. Drawn together by forces neither of them can explain, Ivy and Gabriel share an undeniable connection that defies reason, a connection that deepens even as Gabriel tries to push her away. As Ivy uncovers the truth about the Veilglass and its ties to a dark, malevolent force, she finds herself at the center of a centuries-old battle between light and shadow. The relic whispers to her, calling her with promises of power and answers, even as it threatens to consume her. Gabriel, haunted by his past and his growing feelings for Ivy, is determined to protect her at all costs—even if it means risking his own humanity. But as the tension between them ignites into passion, Ivy and Gabriel must confront not only the curse that binds them but also the shadows that lurk within themselves. With time running out and the Veilglass’s power growing, Ivy and Gabriel must decide: will they succumb to the darkness, or will their bond be the key to breaking the curse and saving them both? Thornhaven’s Curse is a steamy, atmospheric romance filled with forbidden desires, tantalizing mysteries, and a love that could either shatter the darkness—or be consumed by it.

Maria's life was torn upside down when she was left at the altar on her wedding day by her fiancé, Raymond. The reason behind the sudden debacle was unknown to Maria, leaving her shocked, devastated, and confused. As Maria struggled to come to terms with the unexpected turn of events, she found comfort in her close friends, her best friend Andrew, and his boyfriend Lucas, together with her family. But the question remains:why did he leave her at the alter? what will happen when Raymond comes to his senses? Will Maria take him back, or will she be able to move on from the heartbreak? Will Raymond be heartbroken when he finds out the truth? What will make him want to come back to Maria? Will he be able to win back her trust, or will it be too late? As the story unfolds, secrets and surprises emerge, testing the bonds of friendship and love. Will Maria find closure and move on, or will she give Raymond a second chance?

Mara Ellison is a reclusive painter whose works are renowned for their raw emotion and haunting beauty. After a devastating breakup that leads to creative block, she retreats to her family’s old coastal estate, hoping solitude will bring inspiration. But inspiration comes in an unexpected form. Enter Rhys Calloway, a drifter with a magnetic presence, a smile that hints at trouble, and secrets etched into his very skin—scars, tattoos, and a gaze that sees too much. Against her better judgment, she asks him to model for her. What begins as an artist-muse relationship quickly spirals into something far more consuming. Rhys awakens a side of Mara she’s long buried—wild, reckless, hungry. But as her passion for him pours onto the canvas, she begins to unravel the secrets Rhys is hiding—and the darkness he’s running from. Their bond is electric, but it’s also volatile. Will loving him cost Mara everything she’s rebuilt—or will it save them both?

Mara,gives customized marriage contracts for singles needing a marriage. After 13 years in the business, she wants to retire but finds it hard to end it with Mr Charles, a long-term customer of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. They've been together for 5 years, but she knows nothing about him and delays ending their contract. Meanwhile, superstar Jafar moves in the top floor of Mr Charles apartment

When the King of Ronder gets killed in his sleep, his wife and queen Sophia make it her mission to find out who killed him while also trying to keep the throne for her son. But what happens when there are people going through great lengths to see her family's downfall? She has to fight for the throne and hide her feelings for her knight and protector.

Brison, an alpha werewolf, lives in the isolated mountain village of Eldermoor. The village, perched precariously among jagged peaks, is shrouded in mystery, with its people bound by centuries-old traditions. One fateful evening, he finds a mysterious woman, Kate, unconscious in the snow near a forbidden trail while he was out hunting. Kate awakens with no memory of how she came to Eldermoor but carries a strange amulet. Brison feels drawn to her, despite warnings from the village elder, Elthar, who claims she is a harbinger of chaos. A hooded stranger arrives in Eldermoor, claiming to know Kate. His cryptic warnings about “the mountain’s curse” unsettles the villagers. That night, Brison discovers that Kate’s amulet glows under the moonlight, revealing a map etched onto its surface. Ignoring the elder’s warnings, Brison and Kate follow the amulet’s map to a hidden cave. Inside, they uncover ancient carvings depicting a tragic love story and a prophecy about two souls destined to break a dark curse. Will Brison and Kate be the two souls the prophecy spoke of? Will they be able to break the dark curse with the power of true love?

Kate Gray is a dedicated and sharp-witted detective with a keen sense of intuition and a strong moral compass. Kate's personal life is a complicated tapestry of unresolved emotions and fractured relationships. She is known for her methodical approach and attention to detail. However, this dedication sometimes leads her to neglect her personal life, creating a rift between her and Reid, her husband. Marcus Luciano is a charismatic and dangerous figure with a past as tangled as the cases Kate investigates. He owns a chain of high-end bars and clubs around the city, which serve as fronts for his more questionable business dealings—money laundering, underground gambling, and, possibly, murder. He has a magnetic presence, exuding confidence and charm that masks the ruthlessness beneath. Marcus became a suspect after the murder of a prominent businessman, a case Kate was assigned to. Though she initially approached him as part of the investigation, their interactions grew more complicated. There’s a spark between them—something neither fully acknowledges but both feel.

Wyne Wilson, CEO of Wilson Group who is Kate Wilson's only granddaughter and heir to the throne of the Wilson family company does not want to be matched with Ricardo Elmer, CEO of Elmer Group who is Gordon Elmer's grandson. She reasons that she does not like the CEO more than her and the man is small. The CEO often teases her. Then she is still hurt by being dumped by Arifin Cahyadi, her lover, which caught joking affectionately with Susan Pratama. But she doesn't know that the one who helped her at that time was Ricardo. Likewise, Ricardo doesn't realize that the woman he helped was Wyne, Kate's granddaughter. Then when Gordon asks him to marry the woman, he doesn't want to, because he is upset because Wyne doesn't like him since they were little. So the two humans ran away from Kate and Gordon, living as ordinary people. Wyne worked as a mini market cashier and Ricardo walked chicken sempol. Both of them meet again and keep each other's real identities secret. Ricardo told Matt to get Wyne fired from the mini market. Wyne was fired, even pickpocketed and Ricardo became a savior god. They lived in Ricardo's rented house, selling chicken sempol and love began to grow between them. One day, Kate and Gordon saw the couple selling on the side of the road and rushed over. At that time, Arifin and Susan came, insulting Wyne in front of Ricardo, Kate, and Gordon. Will Wyne and Ricardo's true identities be revealed?