Book Review of Scarlett’s Secret Lover Part II

Subject: Scarlett’s Secret Lover Part II
Author: Prince Abraham Harun
Reviewed by: Mary Ann Maglangit
Date: Sunday, June 8, 2014 21:30:52
Direct Link: Romance-Erotica

The goal of this post is to get people download the book while it is still on its FREE promotional period. After the promotional period is ended, the production will revert the book to its original pricing.

After the storming success of Book 1, The New York Times Best-Selling author Prince Abraham Harun consequently released Book 2 of Scarlett’s Secret Lover Series. In this sequel, the audience will witness a more prominent development of characters and materialization of new sequence of events packed with passion, twists and more surprises.

I, as a writer, believe that a good fiction writer must not only have the ability to form powerful words and induce vivid images into the minds of the readers, he must also have the magic to let each character leap out from the pages of the book and drag the readers into the world he conveys. Utilizing such ability makes readers feel what the character feels and see what the character sees. Not many writers can execute that. It needs reared talent, exceptional skills and a hand of a true wordsmith that is capable of molding interesting twists of events in order to excel within the vast writing umbrella that has the capability to put any writings at the bottom of the diagram. But with Prince Abraham Harun’s writing style and chosen genre, it is apparent that he have already surpassed it.

Venturing in complex genre such as Erotica has never been that easy, A writer should have enough knowledge, proficiency of the genre and a steady persistence in adhering the flow of the story as well as getting the edge of the audience.

The Book 1 of  Scarlett’s Secret Lover Series has successfully delivered entertainment to the adult masses who preferred Erotica. In the production of  Book 2, best-selling author Prince Abraham Harun has gone out of his way to alleviate the story-line to the next level with more excitement and unpredictable fun.

In order to get an idea of the content of the book, take time to read the story pitch below.

Scarlett’s Secret Lover Part II, Forbidden Love Lust And Dangerous Passion

When Scarlett and Harun meet for the first time, it is clear to each of them that this is different from anything either of them has ever experienced. The more they are around each other the stronger the attraction is between them. It seems that it is inevitable that they will eventually give into their desire and act on it.

Once that line is crossed, there is no holding back. Scarlett and Harun take many chances just to be together as the need is just too great to ignore. They know that they are taking some huge risks by sneaking around, but it is impossible to deny their attraction. They may as well have been asked not to breathe.

Scarlett is so happy in spite of the possible danger of being discovered that her beauty is amplified to all who see her. This includes her own husband, who ordinarily rarely notices her. However, at breakfast the morning after she and Harun have been together, Sebastian takes a second hard look at her and tells her that something is different about her. Then, he tells her that he is leaving on a business trip to Venice for the week.

Scarlett’s heart sings at the news because it means that she and Harun can be together without quite as much worry of being caught. However, her husband’s next words cause her stomach to plummet as he tells her that he wants her to accompany him on his next business trip. She knows that her heart will not allow her to leave Harun for any long amount of time. But how will she get out of this? On top of that, Sebastian has suddenly decided to pay more attention to his neglected wife.

Is it possible that he suspects something and is just toying with her? Scarlett knows that if Sebastian discovers her secret affair with Harun that there will be extreme consequences. She must do whatever is necessary to protect both herself and Harun from this ever present danger.

Please note: This book is intended for 18+ due to dirty talk, light anal /oral sex, and lots of sexy scenes.

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iPhonography

I always say that I am not a professional photographer but I can capture moments. As I thought about it, I came to realize that it might just be another form of defense mechanism because as much as I love photos, I don’t have a professional camera all this time. But mind you, that doesn’t stop me from living by that statement. I still capture moments using my cheap camera which I bought for only 3,000Php during a yearly markdown sale from TTI (Thinking Tools, Inc.) and my ever loyal iPhone 4S. I am a self proclaimed iPhonographer. Well, you end up calling yourself anything when you can’t get to the professional side of it to pacify your raging eagerness and frustration, lol.

Anyway, as I was scanning through the virtual pages of my virtual journal called Facebook, I came across old photos I took with my iPhone 4S during my Christmas vacation in my hometown called Salug, Zamboanga del Norte. In case you haven’t heard of it, it’s in the easternmost part of Mindanao. The nearest cities are Dipolog and Dapitan City. In case you still haven’t heard of these cities, maybe you want to use the free-for-everyone Google search engine this time.

Merriment aside, my small hometown can be categorized as one of the less developing town in the entire Region not because of political issues or community issues (okay, I’m not sure about political issues), but because the landmass has been privately owned by individuals so that investors had a hard time entering the area.  This is the main reason why the place literally looks the same since it officially became a town.

And because there are no establishments to go to, no source of entertainment aside from your home TV, no diversions at all, people end up nature trekking. And yes, it’s what I always do. When I go home, I turn into a conservationist in a snap. And that is the origin of these photos. Take a look.

This photo was taken at 5:00 AM in Malaknit ridge, a 20 minute walk from our house. I and my niece were originally planning to cross the mountain barrier between our town and its nearest village but we eventually got lost because the trail that was supposed to be there disappeared. So we ended up following a different route and found ourselves at a cliff overlooking the sea. It wasn't easy going down as the jagged rocks can tear your underfoot apart. But once we got there, the place was such a sight to behold. 

Trivia: It took me 20 clicks before capturing this dramatic scene (well, at least for me).

This young boy braving himself against the raging waves was my instant model from our neighborhood who went with us on our epic fail trek. Sitting there wasn't easy for him because the big waves knocked him down every time they hit the rock. 

This isn't one of the best shots I got and this is not much of a photograph had it not for the rainbow that was unintentionally captured. The rock formation was amazing though.

That distant cliff was where we came down from. We were supposed to go mountain climbing so we were wearing shoes, we brought cheap cameras and not-so-expensive cell phones when we got to this place. It was a nerve wrecking experience as we had to submerge ourselves into the water in order to be able to reach the shore in the other side of the cliff.

Another dramatic scene captured with my iPhone 4S. If you notice, the tone here is a little different from the latter. That's because I used HDR light photo effect for this picture.

This is my niece who came along. Take a look at what she wore.  I was also wearing similar attire and we had to submerge into the neck level seawater later on  with our shoes and our hands toward the sky holding on for our cell phones' and camera's dear lives.

The sunset was taken on a different time (of course, it's sunset). But this was still taken back home.

I had a lot of this photo because I was trying to capture the movement of the sun as it gradually went down but I didn't want to post all of them here and get you guys bored. There's just too many of them.



So this is what I often do when I go home. Bond with family, bond with childhood friends, talk about childhood memories, laugh from gut, bond with nature, shout from the mountain top, watch as the hermit crab makes a hole in the sand, take amateur photos, stargaze, follow mysterious trails and get lost. Upon this write, there came a realization that I might have been wrong about thinking that there are no form of entertainment in our less progressive hometown. In fact, there are hundreds of things that I can do which I don't usually do in a hyperactive city I live in. But I won't be able to see it without free will. And the key to seeing the best things that no modern cities can offer is to open your heart and mind. 





(I'm supposed to insert a video here, like a behind the scene video but I forgot where I saved the file. Maybe I'll just do it later.)

Lanipao Rainforest

Although the Philippines has been known for its tropical climate, Filipinos are still fond of summer. We welcome one of the warmest seasons like how people from colder countries do. And since it’s the start of summer, travelers and beach bums are starting to work on their to-do-lists because in the Philippines, summer means party.

Well, I’m not much of a traveler but I love the beach like a free meal. I love the sea, its musky smell, its brilliant color under an afternoon sun, the feel of the shifting sand beneath my feet and finally, the awesome bodies scattered everywhere like trash. Uhm, I don’t mean dead bodies, I’m talking about sexy things.

Now to be fair, let me tell you what’s on my summer bucket list for the last decade: 

1. Beach, 2. Beach, 3. Beach.

Isn't it exciting? Well, I’m always excited to go to the beach and get burned regardless of my current relative mass. There is something about summer that changes a person's mood or aura in a more positive manner. It doesn't only change a person's personal outlook, it also intensifies jubilant atmosphere that we already have. I, for one, involuntarily turn into a masochist during summer, beating myself up with ultraviolet rays (so help me God). 

But just a week ago, I decided to give my bucket list a little revision.  Just for a change.  I wanted to do something new or go to a different place other than the beach. Maybe go to a lake or mountain climb or maybe just do a simple road trip. But I know road trips will always lead me to the beach. Luckily, a friend told me about a place near the city where we can hang out with and have our summer kickoff. 

The place is located in the mountainous part of Guadalupe, Cebu City called Lanipao Rainforest, a twenty to thirty minute drive from Guadalupe proper by motorcycle locally known as habal-habal.  Fair is between forty to fifty pesos depending on how good you are at haggling. 

So to satisfy your curiosity, here are some amateur photos we took with my cheap camera.

This is the gated entrance. We were greeted with huge trees, thick bushes and fresh mountain air. The entrance doesn't have a doorbell you really have to call the caretaker out to be able to get in.  At the left side are outdoor wood log table and chairs. At the right side of it is the base of a mountain.

This is the right side of the entrance. The edifice serves as the front office.

This is the opposite side of the entrance. The blue tin roof under the mango tree is actually a tree house  where 

the the caretaker lives. The garden pavilion is for their pets.

And this is me doing selfie, trying to get a full view of the entrance but failed. Those colorful objects hanging on the tree are Christmas lanterns. Maybe the caretaker got too lazy to took them down.

Some potted flower near the gate added serenity to the surroundings. 

We had to go down by this concrete stairway in order to access the first  swimming pool.

This castle-like deck serves as the base of the twin slide towards the first pool.

This is one of the cottages/kiosks made of nipa and bamboo. It will cost you ₱250 for a day and ₱1200 if you wanna stay overnight. 

This is how the kiosk looked like up close. Very typical and user friendly.

This is how the first pool looked like from our kiosk. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get its width and depth because I wasn't actually planning to post this.

From our cottage, we had to take few more steps to reach the first pool.  

My friends raised their arms while enjoying the slide and I still don't understand why they had to show their underarms.

This is how the slide looked like when viewed from the pool. What's so special about this is unlike most slide, this was supported by the ground itself going downhill.

This is how the edge of the pool looked like. The pool itself was surrounded by canopy of native trees. The tree in the photo is called Star Apple, locally known as Kaimito. 

The area is enclosed with mountains on each side and is practically surrounded with variety of plants and trees in all shapes and sizes. You can even see huge chunks of limestone everywhere. 

A late afternoon view of the place when viewed from a higher ground. Lanipao Rainforest was mainly located at the very edge of a stream in Sapangdaku, Guadalupe. When we got their the stream was all dried up so I don't know how it is going to look like when there's water in it.

The kids pool is located at the lowest part of the area. The pool were divided into three parts according to depth. The largest cottage can also be found at the lowest level opposite to the pool.

On the photo is a huge rock in front of the kids pool. As I have mentioned earlier,  chunks of rocks can be seen everywhere because the place is a part of a dried up stream.

This is the full view of the lower east side of the place. At my back was supposed to be the bottom part of the stream.

Taken in the lowest part of the place nearest to the stream with part of the larger cottage seen on the photo.

The place also has playground for kids. On the photo is a playhouse made of wood and plastic which is great for toddlers and even bigger kids.

This green and yellow binoculars added more fun to the amenities.

The kids playground, although underdeveloped, is promising.  It can surely be one of the place's highlights once it will be fully developed.  This kids section is soon to have zip line for kids and motor rides. On the photo is an iron swing connected to the playhouse. 

This is a four-seater swing which grown ups can also enjoy. It is located within the kids playground.

This wooden bench is so elegant and classic we couldn't help but took a  picture of it. At my back is a cliff  enclosing the playground.

In the opposite side of the place across the stream, adjoined by an iron bridge are two developing villas. They are going to be fully furnished cabins with small kitchen and two rooms for ₱4,500 a night and each is good for six persons.

This is the front view of one of the villas. The exterior part were designed to look like round timbered walls but they're actually concrete walls at a closer look. 

This is the villa's interior. On the photo is one of the rooms located at the upper part of the house. It is designed to maximize space which is good for small houses like this.

On the photo is the kitchen and the bathroom. 

This is the marbled stairs from the villas to the bridge. And since there's an ongoing construction, wood pieces, ropes and water hose can be seen here.

If you are a nature lover or a conservationist, this place is just right for you. It's so peaceful and relaxing, all you ca hear are the whistle of the wind, the rustles of the leaves, the birds, the water and your own voice. It is also great for recreational activities. Just be careful with your kids on those rocky slopes, concrete stairways and the stream especially on rainy days. And one more thing, you must bring enough foods because there are no nearby stores and the place itself only offers soft drinks and ice. The area is a dead end so if you don't have a car, make sure to tell the habal-habal driver to take you back to Guadalupe church on a specific hour. 

My overall experience with Lanipao Rainforest was great with the place's unique feel and the presence of my fun loving friends.  

Basic Expenses:

₱8.00 - jeepney to Guadalupe church

₱100.00 - habal-habal (back and forth)

₱50.00 - entrance

₱250 - daytime cottage 

Rates:

₱250/day - cottage or kiosk

₱1200/night - cottage or kiosk

₱4500 /night - villa (good for 6)

The Poet In Me

I have been writing poems since I can remember. But what I can't  remember is how it started or who influenced me to write. And I am certain it wasn't my grade school teacher nor my friends. It's not even in our bloodline.  With that, I'm gonna let you take a peek on one of my poems:

A Gypsy's Prayer

I wandered through the ruins of Angkor Wat

To find the greatest grace of mankind

I mused the carvings of Borobudur

To uncover the soul of the mind

Sought for happiness in every grain of sand

And bathe in the wisdom of every man

Yet even the highest peak of the Everest

Could not see the future on the palm of my hand

Let me follow the course of Amphawa river

To find the tail of the wildest meander

Let me gather the force of Pagsanjan Falls

And learn where the rainbow begins

Push me through the massif of Sierra Madre

To measure the limit of my understanding

Let me gather the fireflies in the evening 

And allow me to worship the stars

Bring me to the shore where I was born

Where murmurs of familiar waves are endless

Take me to the ocean I call home 

Where the movement is evasive and cunning

I long for the wind I call partner

That used to tell me bedtime stories

Take me to the land I call mother

That which used to remind me of my dreams

Maryann Maglangit
07-21-2013

Personal

So I was wandering down an alley in the innermost district of the city and happened to see this little girl sitting on one side of the narrow passage, alone and I thought ‘this is gonna make exceptional photo’ but shoot! I didn't have a good camera with me. But then I couldn't let the moment pass (I’m a moment person) so I took a picture or two using my good ol’ iPhone 4S and voila! Not bad. I’m not good at photography but I can capture moments.

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