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In the depths of her despair, her tear-stained eyes desperately tried to focus on the heartless figure before her. "I am not a mere plaything to be possessed," she whispered through trembling lips. "I am a person, with hopes and dreams that extend far beyond the confines of this marriage. I am... am a person with emotions." But he remained unmoved, his gaze cold and unsympathetic. "You are just a contract wife, bound to serve and fulfill my desires," he retorted, devoid of warmth or understanding. "Your aspirations are irrelevant. Your emotions, as long as they don't disrupt this façade of a marriage, are inconsequential..." His callousness only deepened her despair, and he reveled in it, wiping away her tears with cruel satisfaction. "Don't cry, my dear," he sneered. "You have years ahead to drown in regret and endure your punishments. You write about fairytales, don't you? Welcome to your Hell in Paradise, Wife." … ‘How and where had it all started?’ You might ask, dear distinguished reader. Well, it all began with money, as it so often does in Los Angeles, where a sinister game of romance and deceit unfolded when Sirena, a struggling romance author agreed to walk down the aisle with the egoistic heir of the prestigious Crown Dynasty. Three years. That was all or so she thought until an unexpected twist left her torn between the vague feelings she had for the cruel husband and the intense fairytale pang she felt with the mysterious ‘masked man’. Caught in a whirlwind of emotions, amidst lavish parties and extravagant soirées, Sirena finds herself entangled in a treacherous web of love and loyalty, where hidden agendas, forbidden desires, and deceptions threaten to take away her newfound love. Newfound love with whom? Even this Author is itching to find out.

season 1 Shangguan Mai, seorang panglima besar yang disegani di medan perang, harus menghadapi kenyataan pahit ketika ayahandanya dituduh membunuh Pangeran Kedelapan, pewaris takhta yang paling dicintai Kaisar. Untuk menyelamatkan kehormatan keluarganya, Shangguan Mai dipaksa menikah dengan Pangeran Xiao Zhi—pangeran yang terkenal bodoh dan lemah. Namun, di balik topeng kebodohan Xiao Zhi, tersembunyi sebuah rahasia kelam yang bisa mengubah nasib kerajaan. Pernikahan ini bukan hanya tentang menebus dosa, tetapi juga membuka jalan bagi Shangguan Mai ke dalam pusaran intrik istana yang penuh pengkhianatan dan tipu daya. Apakah Shangguan Mai akan menemukan cinta dan kebahagiaan dalam hubungan politik ini, ataukah dia akan tenggelam dalam permainan licik yang dapat menghancurkan segalanya? season 2 kegelapan perlahan menyelimuti Kota Dacang. Dalam satu malam yang penuh darah, penduduknya berubah menjadi monster yang dikendalikan oleh racun misterius. Putra Mahkota Zhaoyang diutus untuk menyelamatkan kota itu, ia didampingi oleh Cui Xing, seorang ahli forensik yang cerdas dan berani. Disisi lain, Wu Yan—adik Zhaoyang diutus pergi ke Huanxi untuk menyelidiki asal usul racun iblis. Namun, ternyata dibalik dinding-dinding Istana Huanxi yang dingin, terdapat rahasia lain yang tersembunyi. Shen Ying, putri yang dianggap pembawa sial karena membawa kematian tragis untuk ibundanya, berniat membalaskan dendam atas penghinaan yang ia terima selama ini. Ketika takdir mempertemukan mereka dalam perang melawan musuh yang tak terlihat, rahasia tergelap dua kerajaan mulai terungkap. Tapi di balik setiap misteri, tersembunyi intrik yang jauh lebih mematikan. Dapatkah mereka bertahan dalam permainan kucing dan tikus yang berbahaya, atau akankah mereka tenggelam dalam kebohongan dan pengkhianatan yang tak bisa dihindari? Dalam dunia di mana kepercayaan bisa menjadi bumerang, siapa yang akan bertahan sampai akhir?

Catherine Galhart had saved herself for the only man she ever paid attention to, only for fate to crush her young heart when he came home with his fated mate in his arms. Lost and heartbroken, she ran and hid as she slowly picked up her broken pieces. But when she thought everything was finally falling into place and she was ready to accept the love she felt she deserved, life threw another reality in her face — a destiny she could never escape. Will she finally cave in and let fate take control of her life? Or will she keep fighting for the life she knew she wanted from the very beginning? Join Catherine as she embarks on the journey from love lost to self-discovery, family, and friendship to finding a love worth fighting for. ***** THE ALPHA BLOOD CIRCLE: Book 1: She's The Luna I Want Book 2: The Beta and I Although this book can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading Book 1 to understand the characters and the concept of the Claiming. ***** Follow me on my I G and F B for updates and teasers - author.cassa.m

Nicole Stanton, the richest young woman in the world, showed up low profile at the airport but she was immediately swarmed by reporters.Reporter: “Ms. Stanton, why did your three-year marriage with Mr. Ferguson come to an end?”She smiled and said, “Because I have to inherit my billion-dollar family fortune…”Reporter: “Are the rumors that you’ve been dating a dozen other young men within a month true?”Before the billionaire heiress could speak, an icy voice came from not far away. “No, that’s fake news.”Eric Ferguson stood out in the crowd. “I also have a billion-dollar net worth. Ms. Stanton, why don’t you inherit my family fortune?”

the moon goddess took pity on a she-wolf who was killed unjustly, and sent her back to be reincarnated after many years as a human. A broken beast who had failed once at the game of love, and wasn't ready to succumb to the whims of the moon goddess. Who was going to win at this game, the fragile human or the broken beast. Find out!.......

In a whirlwind of passion and secrets, Chloe's life takes an unexpected turn after a chance encounter with Nathan. What begins as a night of reckless abandon turns into a series of events that intertwine their lives in unimaginable ways. Chloe grapples with the consequences of her actions and finds herself drawn deeper into Nathan's mysterious world. As their bond grows stronger, Nathan's hidden identity as a werewolf is revealed, testing Chloe's understanding of love and acceptance. But when tragedy strikes during a full moon night, Chloe is left questioning her place in this new reality and the lengths she will go to protect her newfound love. As she seeks answers and attempts to escape the looming threat, Chloe discovers a shocking betrayal that forces her into a dangerous game of revenge. Will she find the strength to overcome the darkness surrounding her and rewrite her own destiny, or will the consequences of her choices prove to be too much to bear? "Lunar Seduction" is a captivating tale of love, loyalty, and the struggle between the human and supernatural worlds.

SYNOPSIS Axion Rivera who was cursed ever since he was little, lived his whole life, trying to get a cure for himself. Finally, after 27 years of searching, it turned out there was hope for him. But only a Red Phoenix is capable of healing him. From the stories he heard, a Phoenix is pure, innocent, kind and down to earth but maybe fate was playing a little chase game with him. Maybe a Phoenix is pure but not the one capable of healing him. Finally meeting his healer sparked a really deep hatred in his heart for her. Why? He has only but one question; " How can a stripper be his Phoenix? " Phoenix Campbell, a naive innocent girl forced to strip by her foster mother and isn't aware she was a Red Phoenix. Her foster mother fell sick forcing her to signed a contract with Axion for one million dollars. But unknown to her that tiny piece of paper was about to bound her to him forever...

A modern man from Earth, Caden, woke up and discovered he became a cat! Not only that, he had woken up to a world that can only be found in fantasy stories! What's even more incomprehensible is that he had found himself a mysterious owner! His owner likes to threaten him, likes to make him remember all the goodness he has done for him, likes to touch him here and there---! He is truly pitiful. ----- Evan: I have a cat. My cat likes to stick his tongue out to me, so I pulled it. My cat likes to cry and is very timid but he can kick ass. I love my cat.

I find myself running from his love and my desires, not knowing who I was when he walked into my life flipping it upside down. Javier Rodriguez, devilishly handsome and CEO of Global Enterprise a publishing company in which I'm the new secretary. A year has passed since our first meeting him helping me to discover my wolf who had been suppressed for quite some time. All of the secrets that were hidden with me now unleashed with an ugly truth. Fate betraying me with a mate whose pack was responsible for my packs demise and the murder of my parents. Making me an orphan and alone most of my life, with awful step parents serving as there replacement. He might not of caused there deaths but his father before him did and I'm seeking vengeance in blood. I want his fathers head for what they did to my pack and my parents. It's good that he's back now it's time to put my plan to work. I will make him pay for the sins of his father and the Alpha before him. Love lust lies all forces I plan to use in my vengeance. My past blocking My future in such a twisted way and one I don't wish to see. Javier is the enemy and I'm going to make him pay with his fathers life! If only it was that simple and my heart didn't crave the men who I've decided to destroy the twist and turns are catastrophic and it leaves me with no way out but straight into his arms, can he fix the whole that's in my heart or will fate screw with me again this time more destructive then before. I won't fall in love, this is a game or so I think.

Lauren's life is turned upside down when her chosen mate of ten years leaves her for his fated mate. A mate who had rejected him for a more powerful alpha With her arrival back in their lives, Everything is stripped from Lauren leaving her with nothing. Feeling broken and dejected she leaves, unable to bear the consuming pain of betrayal. Circumstances force her back and she finds an unlikely ally in Alpha Sebastian. A man who is both feared and Revered. A king without a throne, he rules both the human and wolf world. He is also her ex mate's nemesis. Theirs is an unusual union. He's too cold and she's not his type. Love is not in their agenda. So why does she get a thrill when he calls her his? and why does he look at her like she's his salvation? Turns out their enemies are the least of her worries. Not when the real danger is in the fire that ignites between them. The fire that could set them a blaze in love and passion or destroy them. Note: This book is a two in one. Book 1: The Alpha And His Contract Luna Book 2: The Alpha And His Chosen Mate