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Having failed to secure a mate, Olivia black was forced to marry Lucien, the heir of Moonblood family who couldn't control his wolf. Fearing that he would never be able to control his wolf, he rejected her after three years out of fear that he would accidentally kill her. Left with no choice, she partakes in the year's bonding ceremony, and for the second time in history ; A wolf bonded two mates. Unfortunately for her, she found herself bonded to the worst mates possible . One is a half human adopted into a powerful pure blood family, the other is a feared Alpha who was rumored to have masscred his entire family. An Alpha and a Lycan. This was the beginning of her journey, a journey she couldn't even see how it would end.

Childhood sweethearts, Ethan and Lily have always harbored secret affections for one another. Yet, misunderstandings lead each to believe the other's heart belongs to another. They spent three years in a loveless marriage. When a sudden car accident jolts their realities, the thought of a life without Lily serves as a catalyst for Ethan to confront his fears and fight for the love he's always desired. Engaged since before they were born, James and Sophia were considered the perfect match. When Sophia's family went bankrupt, everyone expected James to cancel the engagement, but he didn't. They got married, James's distant demeanor created a chasm between them. Receiving pictures of him kissing another woman became the breaking point for Sophia, prompting her to seek a divorce. Now James must find a way to win her heart or he would lose the only light in his life. University power couple, Alexander and Isabella were torn apart by her father's manipulations, sacrificing their love for his future and safety--Isabella broke up with him. Years later, Alexander is no longer the poor boy that could be dismissed. He owns a successful law firm, while Isabella's family faces financial ruin. In a desperate move her father arranges her marriage to Alexander, thrusting them back into each other's lives. As Alexander strives to rekindle their love, Isabella grapples with feeling that she doesn't deserve him.

***EXCERPT*** "I could burn the world to ashes, and you would still be the only thing worth destroying," he whispered, his lips just close enough to feel my desperate, trembling breath, tears leaking down my eyes. "Your pain is beautiful, Tera," he whispered with a chilling smile. "It shows you're still trying to fight what you know you've already lost." *** Dr. Tera Williams thought her life couldn't sink any lower after signing the divorce papers her husband's mistress threw in her face. But when a twist of fate puts her in a prison cell, stripping her of her career and reputation, she realizes she hasn't even begun to fall. After spending three years in prison, she struggles to get her life back on track again by starting from her lowest. Despite all the hurdles she had to endure from her current boss, she finds love again with Ryan, a single father, who is madly in love with her. But just as she's about to marry him, her worst nightmare resurfaces: She finds out that she is still legally married to her obsessive ex-husband, Logan, who has been doing everything possible to win her back. How does she navigate her life when she is now trapped between two possessive men who are not willing to give her up for the other? Trigger Warning: This is a dark, intense romance with a few scenes of psychological manipulation, violence, and non-con. Recommended for mature readers.

Two exes—who haven’t spoken in years—are forced to swap apartments for a month due to a housing mix-up caused by a mutual friend. She moves into his stylish city loft; he ends up in her cozy small-town house. At first, they leave petty notes criticizing each other’s lifestyle (like “Who needs this many candles?!” and “Why do you own a sword?!”). But soon, they start rediscovering each other—through texts, video calls, and unexpected visits.

Viona tak menyangka keputusannya untuk bersedia tinggal di rumah mertua, membuat ia terpuruk dalam permasalahan pelik. Ia terperangkap dalam sikap konyol dan nakal Dion. Hingga akhirya ia tenggelam dalam permasalahan berat yang mengancam keutuhan rumah-tangganya. Upaya Viona memperbaiki keadaan, membawa Viona pada satu fakta yang sangat mengejutkan. Sanggupkah Viona bertahan? Mengapa Dion terlalu berani mengganggu Viona yang merupakan adik iparnya sendiri? Siapa Dion sebenarnya? Selamat membaca

Sebuah legenda mengatakan bahwa akan datang sosok yang menjadi pemimpin bagi mereka. Pemimpin yang membawa prinsip jujur, adil, dan tegas. Dan berdasarkan legenda, sosok tersebut memang sengaja disembunyikan. Namun, tanda - tanda kedatangannya adalah munculnya bencana yang beruntun. Polemik berkepanjangan hingga menjadikan warga yang lemah terkena imbasnya. Terdapat suatu negara yang bercita - cita menjadi negara yang maju setelah 100 tahun kemerdekaannya. Herrscher yang berasal dari masa depan, mencoba kembali ke masa 10 tahun yang lalu dan menyaksikan bahwa apa yang dicita - citakan negara tersebut justru jauh dari ekspetasi. Negaranya tertinggal. Dengan berpegang pada legenda tersebut, Herrscher berupaya mencari dia yang disembunyikan. Bersama entitas yang selalu bersamanya, Herrscher menjelajahi waktu untuk memperbaiki kondisi negaranya agar sesuai dengan keinginannya. Hal ini diketahui oleh Dagaz, pria dari masa lalu yang menulis kisah tentang Herrscher. Dagaz berupaya mencegah keinginan Herrscher. Karena bila Herrscher memaksa kedatangan dia yang disembunyikan, maka bencana dan polemik berkepanjangan akan datang menimpa negara itu. Apakah Herrscher berhasil mendatangkan dia yang disembunyikan dan menjadikan negara tersebut maju? Ataukah Dagaz yang justru berhasil menggagalkan Herrscher demi tidak terjadinya bencana dan polemik di negara tersebut?

Blurb : “Maaf! A-anda s-siapa?” Kanaya tersentak dengan mata membulat menyadari ia kini berada bersama seorang pria dewasa asing dalam sebuah kamar tertutup yang cukup mewah. Ia mengamati punggung kekar lelaki yang menatap ke luar jendela dan membelakanginya itu dengan tubuh dan bibir gemetar. Lalu, mengamati ranjang ukuran king size tempat ia terduduk sambil mengatupkan lutut. Lelaki itu bergeming sambil menghisap sebuah cigarret di jemari. Tak berselang lama, asap pekat mengepul ke udara, menerpa rambut model under cut-nya. Asap pekat itupun pecah di udara. Kanaya semakin gentar. Ia berupaya mencari jalan untuk bisa keluar dari tempat itu, atau lari dari lelaki misterius yang terlihat menyeramkan itu. Jantungnya berdegub kencang, tubuhnya gemetar. Ia sadar, saat ini ia sedang berada di tempat yang salah dan di dekat orang yang salah. Perlahan ia beringsut dan melangkah ke arah pintu. Namun, di saat yang sama, lelaki itu berbalik dan menatap Kanaya tajam dan dingin yang menikam. Dua netra bulat Kanaya makin membulat sempurna. “Om, siapa?” tanyanya gugup. *** Viona tidak menyangka dibalik kebahagiaannya hidup bersama Dion, ternyata memicu sebuah petaka beruntun yang harus ia hadapi. Api dalam sekam dendam seorang anak angkat yang ia cintai sepenuh hati, membawa Viona pada petaka demi petaka yang membuat ia kembali terpuruk. Kasih sayang yang ia berikan pada Kanaya tidak sedikitpun meredam dendam masa lalu Kanaya pada ibu sambungnya tersebut. Gadis itu berupaya keras memberikan hukuman yang ia pikir setimpal untuk Viona, karena baginya, Vionalah penyebab ia kehilangan kesempatan bersama ibu kandungnya. Kasih sayang yang selama ini ia rasakan dari Viona baginya hanya sebuah kepalsuan dan sandiwara. Sehingga, ia tega menggiring Vion pada petaka. Hingga, akhirnya Viona bertemu dengan seorang lelaki yang terobsesi untuk membunuh Viona secara lahir dan bathin. Mampukah Viona bertahan di antara tekanan peristiwa demi peristiwa menyakitkan itu? Siapakah lelaki yang menjadi monster menakutkan bagi Viona tersebut?

C'est une histoire d'amour particulière de Jordan et Elsa, deux mannequins qui se retrouvent à travailler ensemble alors qu'ils s'aimaient même avant de réellement se connaître.

Sneak peek: "W-what are you doing?" I asked, my breathing getting heavier as his warm fingers inched towards my bikini bottom. "You called me a coward earlier, remember?" He asked, his other hand wrapped around my throat and lips torturingly brushing over mine "So let's see how much you can handle if I break the boundaries." "I haven't said anything wrong," I breathed out, the collision of the heat of our bodies made the wetness between my thighs build more "Oh really?" He hooked my legs around his waist leaving me surprised I opened my mouth to say something but before any sentence could leave my mouth, sliding past my bikini bottom his fingers were there on my bare clit and the next second they thrust inside the very tight hole of mine leaving me to scream. But everything went silent as he pressed his hot lips upon mine just as I had been wanting since the first day I had ever seen him. **** I always knew the things I felt for Jacob Adriano were wrong in so many ways. He was my dad's best friend, totally out of bounds but I couldn't stop wanting him. And once in the event of my dad's destination wedding, I came across him after years...I lost every one of the boundaries I had and surely I planned to make him lose his ones too. After all Jacob Adriano, the sinfully attractive Italian was not unaware of my obsession with him. But little did know that forbidden relationships always bring havoc and demolition.....

Ashley Grey knows better than to get involved with her bestfriend that's in a relationship. She has been keeping her feelings for him a secret for years. Until one day they are dared to kiss each other. Then everything is flipped between them. Stolen kisses, touches and a whole lot of tension. These two go on a journey that will either drift them apart or pull them even closer. “ I can’t be your friend Ley when I know how you taste.” This book is part of a series: Book 1: Badboy Asher Book 2: His Blonde Temptress Book 3: Loving The Enemy Book 4: Bestfriends Shouldn't Know How You Taste