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Jericho Clay, a sixty-five year old farmer got murdered by his wife and best friend but was reincarnated into the body of one of the most ruthless Mafia boss in history called Giovanni Israel. Giovanni Israel had a criminal empire he wants to protect from his greatest enemy and rival, Lorelei Capello. Jericho made a deal with Israel to save his criminal empire from this mysterious woman. Israel granted Jericho with nine lives to accomplish this impossible mission.

Elizabeth is a wolfless mute slave. After her mother was brutally killed to protect her from rape, her father was murdered by the Alpha of the black river pack. Elizabeth endured endless bullying in the black river pack for revenge. She vowed to kill the Alpha's families and leave with her beloved boyfriend when she turned 18. However, fate played a joke on her. Elizabeth discovered that her boyfriend had cheated on her long ago, and her fated mates were Alpha's twin sons! She declared to reject them as her mates, but the moon goddess had more incredible arrangements waiting for her. One day she will find out that her mates are not only twins, but also the Alpha of Giant Wolf who is 16 feet tall, the prince of Winged Wolf who lives in a cloud castle, the Beta of Fire Wolf who is covered with Untouchable heat, and even the vampire king who is the enemy of all werewolves and the Merman who lives under the deep sea... Why does she have 9 mates? What should she do when all her mates are jealous and desperate to possess her? *** I was kneeling on all fours inside the cage, with a heavy chain tied around my neck. Countless werewolves wearing masks sat in the circular stands, pointing at me, the cheapest auction item. "Look at her huge belly. She's pregnant. Non-virgins aren't worth much!" "Minimum 50 gold coins. If she has a baby girl, you will have two sex slaves then. " I couldn't believe that I, Elizabeth, the most cherished daughter of Blue moon pack's Alpha, would be reduced to being auctioned off as the lowest-priced sex slave in an underground trading market. "10 million gold coins, we want her!" 9 handsome men claimed.

William Edward seorang bangsawan yang kaya raya di abad ke -18 era Ratu Victoria. Berwajah sangat tampan, menarik, dan selalu menjadi perhatian bagi para wanita. Predikat playboy melekat padanya. Lebih tepat lagi, seorang William pemuja wanita sejati. Satu wanita tak mampu memuaskan gairah dirinya. Bahkan, dia tak peduli dengan perasaan Jill Anne. Tanpa rasa bersalah, William mengakui telah menikahi seorang wanita. Tak hanya seorang tapi sampai sembilan orang. Waktu pun terus berjalan dengan rasa sakit di hati Jill Anne. Karena William semakin hari, tabiatnya semakin gila. Sampai suatu ketika, William merencanakan untuk menikahi lagi seorang wanita bangsawan. Para sembilan istri tak bisa menerima rencananya. Berbagai upaya mereka lakukan untuk menggagalkan rencana William. Tak berhenti sampai di situ. Wanita bangsawan yang hendak dinikahi William ditemukan tak bernyawa. Begitu juga dengan wanita-wanita asing yang lain. Siapakah pelakunya? Perselingkuhan para istri pun mulai mewarnai rumah tangga William. Berawal dari kecemburuan para istri, hingga membuat mereka menjalin hubungan dengan lelaki lain. Kenyataan yang membuat William berang. Ternyata seorang William pun bisa merasa cemburu. Mampukah William menundukkan para istrinya? Apakah yang akan terjadi selanjutnya dengan William, yang terus berhasrat ingin menambah istri yang baru?

16 year old Scarlet Paine finds herself changing in mysterious ways. She is becoming sensitive to light, able to read peoples’ thoughts, and is faster and stronger than she’s ever been. She doesn’t understand what’s happening to her, and tries to ignore it. But she can only dismiss it for so long. <br><br>Caitlin Paine, her mom, knows too well what’s happening to her daughter. She underwent the same transformation to vampire once, centuries ago. But now, in the present day, as a mere human, she has no memory of it. All she has is the journal she found in the attic—her mysterious vampire journal—telling of her exploits in another time and place, and of the vampire race being eradicated. But was there one exception to the rule? Could it be that Scarlet, her daughter, is the last remaining vampire on earth? <br><br>As Scarlet tries to fight who she’s becoming, she also tries to fight her intense feelings for Blake, a boy in her grade who she has a crush on. She can’t tell, though, if he’s into her, and with the big Halloween dance just days away, the pressure is on. She would do anything for Blake to ask her. But Vivian, the meanest of the popular girls, is also on Blake’s radar, and she’ll do anything to make Blake hers—and to make Scarlet’s life a living hell. <br><br>Luckily Scarlet has her own clique of friends to back her up, including her best friends Maria and Jasmin. They, too, have guy troubles—but it isn’t until Sage appears, the mysterious new boy, that her friends become obsessed. Scarlet finds herself attracted to him, too—and is surprised when it is her, of all the girls in the school, that he pays attention to. But her mind is set on Blake, at least for now, and she continues to hope he’ll ask her to the dance. <br><br>Just when it seems that Scarlet has what she wants, her body changes. Soon it may be impossible for her to be near her fellow humans. Soon, she may have to choose between her desire to live and her desire for love.

Sometimes you need to give up on people not because you don't care but because they don't. Samantha Corrine Dela Vega - She has the life everyone was dreaming of. Money, fame beauty, she got everything. She is sweet and vulnerable, very friendly and kind. Loved and sheltered, she grow up with two over protective brothers. She is pampered. She gets everything that she wants but she remained gentle and charming. With her enchanting beauty, men easily captivated. But there's one man detached and indifferent and doesn't seem to care at all. One of her brother's billionaire friend, the famous Agricultural Engineer and part time professor, Knight Wharton Sarmiento. He's always irked and irritated by her presence. She was ignored, forsaken and deserted, but that doesn't stop her from pursuing him. Knight Wharton is the only man she admired and she will do everything to get him. Even if it means being broken hearted and left devastated in the end.

Calliope Anna Devin, CEO of Devin Cruise Lines, once loved Thaddeus Dela Vera in high school until she believed he betrayed her. Now, ten years later, Thaddeus returns as a ship captain, determined to win her back amidst old wounds and new desires. Can they navigate the stormy seas of their past to find a future together?

“How can I love you, when you’re full of lies, Josh... Or should I call you Eros?” Erato Adeline Devin, a glamorous playgirl, falls for Josh DePiero, only to discover he’s actually Josiah Eros Luchesse, the son of a powerful mafia boss. As their romance intensifies, secrets from Josiah's dark past begin to surface, pulling them into a dangerous world of crime and betrayal. Now, Josiah must protect Erato from the violent shadows of his family’s legacy. But can their love survive the lies and danger that threaten to tear them apart?

On the day Vanessa turned seventeen, she saw her mate making out with another woman. Alexander, her mate, hated Vanessa so he wanted to reject her but was rejected instead.

WARNING: THIS BOOK CONTAINS MATURE & EXPLICIT SCENES. READ AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION. Seojin, an SS-rank Esper, is the golden retriever type—kind, powerful, and fiercely independent. But there's one thing he's sure of: he doesn't need a Guide, especially not a male one. Haunted by a traumatic childhood experience, Seojin has spent his life pushing away anything that might tie him down, particularly 'Guides'. He’s convinced he’s straight, and the mere idea of bonding with a male Guide is something he refuses to consider. Minseok, a mischievous and dominant S-rank Guide, notorious for his ability to tame even the strongest Espers. He has always been desired, pursued relentlessly by Espers who craves his touch. But none of them interest him—until he meets Seojin, the one Esper who dares to reject him outright. To Minseok, this isn't just about power anymore—Seojin’s resistance becomes an irresistible challenge. For the first time, an Esper he sees as different has the audacity to turn him away, and Minseok is determined to claim him by any means necessary. What starts as a battle of wills soon turns into something far more dangerous: a burning desire, undeniable attraction that neither can ignore. Enemies on the surface, Seojin and Minseok find themselves drawn together by a bond stronger than either expected. As their disdain/obsession towards each other turns into passion, they must confront their deepest fears and desires—because in the end, they might just be exactly what the other needs.

She is a beloved daughter whose mother is the official wife. Her father tries every means to marry that young lady and once makes an oath that he will always love his wife. However, one day, he brings back a 17-year-old boy and calls him son who has a beautiful face but is actually cunning and foxy. The boy she likes is actually a playboy under the disguise of the Prince Charming. The young promising political star, with pretty appearance, loves nothing but her father’s money. Is it really a relaxing and sweet story?What’s the real name of that son of a mistress?What will happen between the sister and brother?