criminal minds x

Dante Santoro is a ruthless Mafia lord, feared and revered in equal measure. His empire stretches far and wide, and his control is absolute. But behind his cold, commanding exterior lies a man who will stop at nothing to protect what is his. Ethan John, an undercover agent and former doctor, has been assigned to infiltrate Dante's inner circle. Posing as Dante's personal physician, Ethan’s mission is simple: gather intel and bring down the Mafia kingpin before his criminal empire can expand further. But as the weeks pass, Ethan is torn between duty and desire. The cold, calculating mob boss he was sent to destroy begins to pull at his heart in ways he never anticipated. As passion ignites between them, Ethan finds himself in a perilous game of lies, deception, and betrayal. With the government breathing down his neck and Dante's trust tightening like a noose, Ethan must decide where his true loyalties lie, before it’s too late. Can love bloom in the most dangerous of places? Or will the Mafia lord’s grip be too strong to escape?

Zara James thought she had it all—a promising journalism career, a passion for uncovering the truth, and the guts to expose the powerful. But when her exposé on a corrupt politician backfires, her world comes crashing down. Blacklisted, penniless, and humiliated, Zara is desperate to rebuild her shattered life. Enter Adrian Cross, a tech billionaire with a reputation as ruthless as it is alluring. Adrian’s empire is on the verge of collapse, thanks to a scandal tied to his enigmatic and estranged brother, Nathaniel. Desperate to salvage his public image, Adrian offers Zara an irresistible deal: become his fake fiancée, and he’ll give her the exclusive story that could redeem her career. It’s a win-win—or so it seems. Thrown into a world of glittering galas, high-stakes boardrooms, and shadowy secrets, Zara quickly realizes Adrian is hiding more than just a tarnished reputation. Beneath his icy exterior lies a man haunted by betrayal, bound by dark ties to his family’s criminal empire. As their staged romance starts to feel dangerously real, Zara finds herself torn between her growing feelings for Adrian and the truth she’s determined to uncover. But Adrian isn’t the only one with secrets. Ethan Blackwood, a charming stranger who sweeps Zara off her feet, has his own hidden agenda—one that ties him to her worst enemy. Caught in a web of lies, power plays, and dangerous alliances, Zara must navigate the treacherous waters of love and ambition. When betrayal strikes from all sides, Zara faces an impossible choice: trust the man who’s kept her in the dark or risk everything for the one who might be playing her.

Being the bastard daughter of a mafia capo taught me to live in the shadows. Living was my only option... until Alessandro D' Amato, Italy's most feared criminal leader, had me in his sights. Not only is he a cunning and ruthless mafia capo, he's also an alpha werewolf, and from the moment he saw me, he claimed me as his own. The last thing I need is to be tied to someone as dangerous as Alessandro, but my blood and my past hide a secret that could destroy everything. Now, with the mafia and supernatural clans on the brink of war, I'm the weapon everyone wishes they had... and Alessandro doesn't plan to share. Even if I resist the Alpha, he always takes what belongs to him.

"Lukas, jelaskan padanya!" "Baik, Tuan Muda." Pria tua berusia lima puluhan itu menyerahkan setumpuk kertas di depan Alena. "Silakan dibaca, Nona Alena." Meski tak paham akan situasi aneh itu, Alena melakukan apa yang dikatakan Lukas. Dia membawa kertas berjumlah lima lembar tersebut dan membacanya baik-baik. "Tidak .... aku tidak bisa," bisik Alena sedih. "Maaf, Tuan. Anda salah orang jika menganggap saya perempuan seperti itu!" Brak! Meja di depannya digebrak kasar oleh Harry. Lelaki bermata hijau itu menatapnya dengan sorot membunuh yang siap untuk menerkamnya seketika. Alena sampai terkejut, memundurkan tubuhnya ke belakang. "Aku memberimu satu miliar rupiah, tapi kau menolak untuk melahirkan anak untukku? Hei, gadis tak tahu diri, sepertinya kau menganggap dirimu sangat berharga!" Harry mencengkram jari-jari tangannya penuh amarah."Lukas, buang gadis sialan ini ke hutan!" perintah Harry kemudian. **** Halo, untuk lihat novel lainnya follow ig author yuk, kak. Ig : @butiran_debugn dan fb butiran debu. Terima kasih, semoga kalian suka dengan karya-karya author, ya.

“Kamu tahu aku punya suami, kan?” Sonya bertanya pada Awan seorang perawat anestesi yang saat ini sedang berada di bawah bimbingannya dan memiliki senyuman, tatapan dan tubuh yang membuat birahi Sonya meraung. “Dan aku yakin, suami kamu nggak bisa memuaskan kamu di ranjang, Dok,” jawab Awan dengan senyuman yang mampu membuat Sonya berjumpalitan. Sonya seorang Dokter Anestesi yang memiliki karier cemerlang dan pernikahan yang terlihat sangat sempurna dengan suaminya, padahal rumah tangga yang Sonya dan Emir jalani sangat dingin, kelam, dan berada di ujung tanduk akibat kematian anak semata wayangnya Janu dan kelakuan Emir yang berselingkuh dengan sekretarisnya. Setelah terjerat pesona Awan, akankah Sonya tetap mempertahankan rumah tangga toxic-nya, atau menyerah dalam kelembutan awan yang memuaskan egonya sebagai seorang wanita?

Husniah, berusia menjelang dua puluh tahun saat kunikahi. Gadis itu kurus, dan tidak bisa merawat diri, jauh dari tipeku sebagai pria mapan dan matang. Kami menikah karena permintaan Ibuku. Selama satu tahun aku mengabaikan dirinya dan memilih mengejar wanita yang aku suka. Siapa sangka, istriku tumbuh menjadi wanita yang anggun dan mempesona, namun aku terlambat menyadarinya.

As a child, Elena Carter witnessed the brutal murder of her father, a decorated detective, at the hands of men she believed to be part of the Mafia. That night, her world shattered, and she vowed to dedicate her life to avenging his death. Years later, she becomes a detective, determined to bring down the very criminal empire she holds responsible. Her mission leads her deep into the city’s underworld, where she goes undercover to get close to the ruthless and enigmatic Adrian Moretti, a powerful Mafia boss feared by many. Cold, calculated, and untouchable, Adrian is a man who trusts no one—but when he crosses paths with Elena, something shifts. She intrigues him. She challenges him. And, against all logic, he lets her in. As Elena gets closer to him, her resolve wavers. The man she was sent to destroy is not the monster she expected. But the deeper she falls, the more dangerous her web of lies becomes. And when the truth is revealed—that Elena is not only a cop but the daughter of the detective who was killed that night—Adrian’s world comes crashing down. But the truth runs even deeper than Elena ever imagined. The police force she serves is not as righteous as she believed. Her own agency orchestrated her father’s murder, framing the Mafia to cover up their own corruption. Now, the people she trusted want her dead, and the only person who might be able to protect her… is the man she betrayed. With enemies closing in from all sides, will Elena and Adrian fight for love, or will the past destroy them both?

"Mending jadi perawan tua daripada menikah sama petani, Delia. Sudahlah miskin, gak punya masa depan, untuk apa kamu menghabiskan masa tua dengan pria seperti itu, bodoh!" Menerima lamaran anak petani nyatanya membuat kehidupan Delia nyaris sempurna. Bagaimana bisa?

Pasangan yang menikah, tentunya berharap memiliki keturunan. Namun apa jadinya jika mertua justru melarang menantunya hamil? "Nggak usah punya anak dulu. Mama nggak setuju. Mama nggak sudi punya cucu keturunan dari orang gila." Kalimat menyakitkan itu masih diingat jelas oleh Livia. Apa Livia akan meninggalkan Bre dan mencari kebahagiaan yang lain? Atau terus bertahan di tengah gempuran kebencian keluarga mertuanya, sedangkan secara diam-diam mereka telah menyiapkan perempuan lain untuk menggantikan posisinya.

Flora mengira dia sudah menjadi istri yang baik untuk Arifin, tapi laki-laki itu hanya terus bersikap kasar kepadanya. Sampai akhirnya kepulangan sang kakak kembar Arifin mengubah kehidupan rumah tangga Flora. Dirinya yang dulu sering diperlakukan seperti pembantu, kini mempunyai perlindungan. Tapi... bukankah perasaan ini salah? "Aku ingin memiliki mu." Abian, kakak kembar Arifin mendekap tubuh Flora dengan erat. "Mas, Jangan begini...."