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#Book One of the Alpha Brothers Series Her face flushed with anger, and she stood up, her eyes flashing. "You think I'm afraid of you, Alpha? Newsflash: I'm not. And I certainly don't want to be married to a rude, arrogant person like you." My eyes widened in surprise, my mind racing. No one dared speak to me like that, especially not a female. I felt a growl rising in my throat, but I forced it back. ••• Alpha Sage Mickelson, a ruthless 27-year-old Billionaire, has closed off his heart after a painful betrayal by his ex-mate. Arranged to marry Lyra Skye, a bullheaded and beautiful Enigma, Sage seeks revenge while making sure he makes Lyra’s life a living hell for accepting the alignment. But as secrets unfold, their relationship threatens to destroy everything. Will Lyra melt Sage's icy heart, or will his thirst for revenge consume them both?

Selamat datang di Benua Longwu, panggung bagi lima Kekaisaran megah yang diperintah oleh bakat beladiri dan sihir tinggi. Di tengah sorotan, seorang sosok akan memperoleh ketenaran dan panggung cemerlang. Di Benua ini, sumber daya melimpah untuk mereka yang menguasai dua bakat krusial: energi Mingzhu untuk beladiri yang luar biasa dan energi Nebula untuk keahlian spiritual yang memukau. Bagi yang tidak memiliki kedua bakat tersebut, kehidupan mereka seakan terhapus dan dilupakan oleh dunia. Li Wei, seorang pemuda dari kota kecil Shuimiao di Kekaisaran Terra, tampaknya hanya seorang yang tidak berbakat dalam beladiri maupun sihir. Namun, cita-citanya tinggi—menjadi seorang Sage, manusia setengah abadi. Keberuntungan tiba dalam bentuk pertemuan tak terduga dengan makhluk legendaris pada suatu malam, mengubah hidupnya selamanya. Li Wei terbangun untuk menemukan bahwa dirinya memiliki bakat luar biasa dalam dua hal yang didambakan oleh jutaan orang: seni beladiri dan sihir. Keajaiban ini bukanlah hasil dari kebetulan semata, melainkan campur tangan makhluk gaib—monster laut yang dikenal sebagai Longxu. Sekarang, Li Wei memasuki dunia Kultivator dan Magus di Benua Longwu, membawa janji dalam sebuah perserikatan rahasia yang membuatnya menjadi target para ahli yang haus kebenaran. Apakah Li Wei akan meraih impian menjadi setengah abadi seperti yang diinginkannya? Apa rahasia besar yang membuatnya menjadi buruan di Benua Longwu? Temukan jawabannya dalam kisah epik ini, "Sage Benua Longwu."

   Nang dahil sa kahirapan at mga hindi inaasahang pangyayari, isa lamang ang maaaring puntahan ni Serenity Mendez–kulungan o simbahan. Makukulong siya kung hindi niya mababayaran ang kanyang mga utang at ito ang pinakaayaw niyang mangyari kahit gumuho man ang mundo. Paano na lang ang kanyang kapatid na may malubhang sakit? Kaya naman, wala siyang ibang nagawa kundi ang pumayag na magpakasal kay Sage Christensen, ang apo at tagapagmana ng kanyang matandang boss, kapalit ng hindi matutumbasang halaga. Pero hindi niya ito basta-bastang makukuha. Kailangan niyang tuparin ang nag-iisang kondisyon ng kanyang pinirmahang kontrata–ang bigyan ng apo sa tuhod ang matandang boss.       Ngunit paano niya lalapitan ang isang malamig at masungit na si Sage kung sa tuwing magkatinginan lang sila ay tila ba gusto siyang balatan nito ng buhay? Ang mas malala pa ay napapansin niyang nandidiri itong mapalapit sa kanya na para bang may nakakahawa siyang sakit. Dahil dito, palaging nauuwi sa away ang kanilang bawat pagtatagpo. Matutupad kaya niya ang nasasabing kondisyon? O mauuwi sila sa diborsyo?     "How much did that old man pay you? I'll triple it, just fucking disappear from my life, Serene." - Sage Christensen           

Welcome to the Longwu Continent, the stage for five magnificent Empires ruled by high martial and magical talents. In the spotlight, a figure will gain fame and a brilliant scene. On this Continent, resources were abundant for those who mastered the two crucial talents: Mingzhu energy for outstanding martial arts and Nebula energy for mesmerizing spiritual skills. For those who do not possess both talents, their lives seem to be erased and forgotten by the world. Li Wei, a young man from the small town of Shuimiao in the Terra Empire, seemed to be a mere nobody with neither martial nor magical talent. However, he aspires to become a Sage, a half-immortal human. Luck arrived in the form of an unexpected encounter with a legendary creature one night, changing his life forever. Li Wei awoke to find that he possessed extraordinary talents in two things coveted by millions: martial arts and magic. These prodigies were not the result of mere chance but rather the intervention of a supernatural creature sea monster known as Longxu. Now, Li Wei enters the world of Cultivators and Magus on the Longwu Continent, carrying the promise of a secret society that makes him the target of truth-hungry experts. Will Li Wei achieve the dream of becoming a half-immortal as he desires? What is the big secret that makes him the hunted on Longwu Continent? Find out in this epic tale, "The Sage Story of Longwu Continent."

Chloe Brooks is the new kid who wanted to keep a low profile. All she wanted was to get through high school in peace and make at least one friend to help her through. That plan of hers was ruined when she ran into Mason Carter-the popular charming captain of the Football Team. Since then, her life has never been the same. Join Mason and Chloe as they maneuver their way through high school life, handle embarrassing situations and possibly fall in love along the way.

He was the Alpha who had only one wish—to find his mate and live happily ever after. But fate has other plans for him. What happened when Javier finally found his mate but his mate turned out to be someone he never expected? Someone whose presence he hates but whose connection to him runs deep. Someone who is not even a she but a he. His stepbrother Henry is an omega. ***** "I Henry Clane, the omega of Dark Moon Pack, reject you, Javier De La Vega, as my mate!" Henry declared, his tone defiant. A smirk played on my lips as I responded, "You think you have a choice in this matter, even if I don't want you as my mate either?" I pulled him closer, our eyes locked in a battle of wills. "Your rejection made me want to not let you go even more. You're mine, whether you like it or not." I hate him, but seeing the pain and struggle in his eyes to get freed from the mate bond only fueled my desire to keep him bound to me. The power I held over him was intoxicating, and I knew that no matter how much he resisted, he would always be mine.

Caraka Candra adalah anak tunggal dari Ketua Adiyaksa yang mempunyai julukan si Naga Hitam Dari Selatan. Beliau juga sekaligus merupakan Ketua dari Perguruan Naga Langit. Perguruan itu sangat terkenal. Semua orang di daerah Selatan Tanah Pasundan pasti pernah mendengar namanya. Dalam dunia persilatan pun, perguruan tersebut begitu ditakuti lawan, disegani kawan. Sayangnya, semua hal tersebut harus sirna begitu saja ketika kemunculan anggota Perkumpulan Iblis Merah. Perkumpulan itu datang memberikan penawaran. Tapi dengan tegas, Ketua Adiyaksa menolak penawaran tersebut. Namun, justru karena berawal dari penolakan itulah, peristiwa berdarah ini terjadi. Pertempuran besar-besaran terjadi di malam purnama sehingga menewaskan semua orang yang ada di sana. Termasuk pula menewaskan Ketua Adiyaksa dan Nyai Diah Ayu. Yang berhasil selamat dari peristiwa berdarah itu hanyalah satu orang. Yaitu Caraka Candra sendiri. Sejak saat itulah, Caraka Candra bertekad untuk membalaskan dendamnya. Tapi, akankah dendamnya itu terbalaskan? Bisakah tekadnya untuk menjadi pendekar terkuat, akan terwujudkan?

When Rachel gets drunk at a bar, hurt letting herself fall in love with her boss, even after knowing it would hurt her the most in the end. She doesn’t like alcohol because it takes her emotions out of control. But on that day, she’d rather be drunk than remember the one she loves. She knows Jayce wants nothing but the occasional sex they have from time to time, and that her feelings will only make matters worse. Rachel doesn’t want the same fate as her mother, but she can’t stop following in her footsteps, falling in love with somebody who can never love her. But the thought of losing Jayce makes her forget all her troubling past. Later, when Rachel was all drunk and lost, Jayce came to her rescue. That led Rachel to confess her feelings for him, making Jayce realize that falling in love wasn’t as bad as he thought it would be. Later, he takes her to his home, promising to confess her feelings to her in the morning when she is sane. But in the morning, Rachel remembered her silly confession. In her mind, she thought that this could be the end of their relationship and left Jayce asleep, with the commitment of never seeing Jayce again. But on waking up, when Jayce can’t find Rachel. He came to know that she was gone, leaving him alone with no sign of her whereabouts. But he can’t leave her, not now, when she’s the only hope of happiness in her life. He wants Rachel back in his life, in his arms, where she really belongs.

Hollis LaCroix, a wealthy entrepreneur, is left shattered and alone after his wife's tragic accident. As a single father to two young children, he struggles to balance his demanding career with his new role as a caregiver. Desperate for help, he sets out to find the perfect nanny for his children. Enter you – a lively, caring and beautiful young woman who crashes into his life in the most unconventional way. Despite Hollis' initial reservations, he is drawn to your vibrant personality and kind-hearted nature. Before he knows it, he finds himself falling head over heels for the one woman he cannot have. As the lines blur between boss and employee, you and Hollis must navigate the forbidden attraction that grows between you. Will you give in to the sparks that fly? Or will you resist the temptation that threatens to destroy your working relationship and the family dynamic?

Jane had it all - a loving family, a successful career, and a charming fiancé. But on the day of her wedding, tragedy struck, and everything she held dear was ripped away from her. Now, she’s alone, struggling to find happiness in a world that seems determined to keep her down. As Jane navigates her grief and tries to move on, she must confront the demons of her past and the pain that threatens to consume her. But when she meets a kind hearted stranger, Jane begins to believe that maybe, just maybe, there’s hope for a happier future. Will Jane finally find the love and happiness she deserves, or will the darkness of her past consume her forever? Find out in the gripping and emotional new novel.