virtue & vanity by astrid jane ray read online

We know it takes courage to accomplish great things. We know if we forgive, we’ll be less angry and resentful. But it’s not easy. So often we know that it takes perseverance to reach our goals, and we still never get there. When we practice virtues and build our “character muscle,” we attract what may have been missing in our life such as fulfilling relationships and achievement of meaningful goals.

Virtues are universal and recognized by all cultures as basic qualities of well-being. With the habit of being virtuous, we take the helm of our own life, redirecting its course towards greater happiness and fulfillment. Virtues need to be cultivated to become more prevalent in life. Some might say good qualities are innate, but we’re not perfect. They do the right thing, and don’t bend to impulses, urges or desires, but act according to values and principles. They are honest, respectful, courageous, forgiving, and kind, for example. Morally excellent people have a character made-up of virtues valued as good. Virtue, by definition, is the moral excellence of a person. Virtues are the essence of our character and when we keep the practice of virtues at the heart of everyday life, we live with purpose. Please don't read this if you are under the age of 18, or find such things disturbing.Kindness. It will contain strong language, disturbing situations and in some parts non - consensual sexual content. WARNING: This is not your typical 'hearts and flowers' romance story. While Sebastian unfolds from a monster into Prince Charming right before her eyes, Isabelle finds herself falling under his spell and getting closer to making a choice that might be fatal for both of them. Isabelle has been tricked too many times to believe him, but the devil she bargained with refuses to give up on his mission to earn her forgiveness as well as her heart. In an intriguing turn of events, the same man who had once shattered her to pieces, suddenly starts treating her with extreme care and swears there will be no more pain. But life has strange ways of playing with one’s fate. Without a thread of compassion, he shows her the true meaning of hell, making it abundantly clear her fragile feelings mean nothing to him.

By the time she discovers there is real danger hidden behind those captivating green eyes and thick layers of sophisticated appearance, it is too late to escape Sebastian’s cruelty. On the surface, her rich and beautiful husband is the embodiment of every girl’s dream, but Isabelle will learn just how deceiving looks can be. With crushed dreams and a heavy heart, Isabelle Walsh becomes the wife of New York City millionaire Sebastian Everett.

Virtue & vanity by astrid jane ray read online