Lotus Lee

"I think you enjoyed at least part of your punishment last night, sweetheart." "No," I whispered, my voice barely audible, my eyes still on his hand, on his fingers as they drew small circles that made my toes curl on my exposed, sensitive skin. He moved closer to me, making a small gasp push past my lips as I looked up, our gazes colliding. "Relax. Do you know what the fun part is, Lana? It doesn't always have to be a punishment. It could be something... exciting too. Something you'll most definitely like." — To save her entire family from the Stravkos Mafia - which was the most powerful Mafia family in Tuscany, Italy - Twenty-two-year old Solana Williams agrees to take her sister's place and becomes a sacrificial lamb - becoming Abel Stravkos' wife. Theirs is just a mere marriage of convenience, but Solana is embittered, vowing revenge for all they did to her family. Abel Stravkos has no need of a wife, but with his cold-hearted father handling the helm of affairs, he's helpless to object. His heart isn't tied to this strange, beautiful, vengeful woman who's been forced down his throat. But the line between love and hate is thin, and Solana's staunch disobedience to his orders, fuels his need to control her in every way possible. Driven by revenge, and an undeniable passion sizzling just beneath the surface, it's only a matter of time before their attraction for each other becomes apparent, much to the dismay of his father and mistress who become forces, trying to pull them apart. Will they ever rise above obstacles lodged in their paths and get their happily-ever-after?

Carol: Life was never a bed of roses. At least for me. Abandoned at birth by both parents, and made to go through too many foster homes, I had to put in twice the amount of effort of my peers. Both in education, and in my career. I love children, and I've aspired to land a very good job as a social worker who cares for kids for as long as I can remember. When New York's most eligible bachelor and billionaire Evans Armstrong propositions me to become a nanny for his nephew, I'm speechless. Out of every options he had available, he choose me. And his nephew is the sweetest boy I've ever encountered. Maybe, just maybe I can achieve my dreams after all. Evans: Life was never the same ever since my sister Serena died, leaving me with her son Brandon. Each day that passes, I strive to be a better man, and provide for Brandon everything he needs. He's a smart kid, and he deserves the best. Which is why I go out of my way in searching for a suitable nanny to tend to him, since my efforts can only go so far. When I see Carolina for the first time, she's striking. And her polite demeanor has a ripple effect on young Brandon. I know immediately that she's the right one for him. She would make a wonderful nanny. And perhaps, a wonderful wife.

Trina is a melodious singer and is crazily in love with her crush Jake who makes her join his band. She has got an annoying brother and she is bullied by her course mates Mandy and Mckayla who try to disband her and Jake. Trina falls out of love discovering Jake's motives. Trina meets with the Mayor's son, Brad and she hates him at first sight finding him rude and arrogant and she is surprised to learn that he will be the judge to will decide on her music performance.

"I, Scarlett Monica Hathaway, promise to be nothing but everything to you, and if it is a loving wife you ask for, then a loving wife, I shall be..." Scarlett's life felt like a dream on a random frigid Friday night. It was intended to be a night she spent under her covers, in her warm bed, after getting ditched by her friends at a club she had utterly invited them to. But one minute Scarlett is fleeing a pervert at the clubhouse, and the next minute she's learning about a confusingly cryptic secret, and the next minute she's making a promise that was being dangerously sealed.

Nahuli ni Scarlett Dorothy ang asawa niyang si Liam Griffin Vergara na nagtaksil sa kanya kasama ang babaeng una nitong minahal. At ang mas masakit pa ay pinili ni Liam ang babae nito kaysa sa kanya. Kasabay ng pagkawasak ng kanyang puso, nawala din ang anghel sa sinapupunan niya. Tinalikuran siya ng kanyang asawa, namatayan siya ng anak, naiwan siyang mag-isa. Kung kailan akala niya wala ng pag-asa ang buhay niya, dumating ang mag-asawang nagpakilala na kanyang tunay na mga magulang. She became a billionaire heiress in an instant with all the resources she could use to stand on her own feet. Pipiliin kaya ni Scarlett ang paghihiganti sa mga taong nanakit sa kanya o mas gugustuhin niyang magpatawad para sa kapayapaan ng puso niya?

Alex, pemilik agensi besar yang mengabdikan seluruh hidupnya hanya untuk bekerja. Dia tidak memiliki waktu untuk menjalin hubungan dengan wanita atau bahkan hanya sekedar bermain-main saja. Rencana untuk menikah tidak pernah ada dalam hidupnya karena menurutnya memiliki istri dan anak sangat menyusahkan, dan berisiko menghambat karirnya. Hingga pada suatu hari, ia terjebak dalam skandal besar bersama seorang model majalah dewasa, Joana Ruby. Alexander Hans menawarkan kontrak pernikahan untuk menghapus scandal. Joana yang sejak awal tertarik pada Alex karena dendam di masa lalu, tidak mau menyia-nyiakan kesempatan untuk mendapatkan bos besar Hans Entertaiment itu. Bagaimana kelangsungan pernikahan kontrak itu, apakah mampu menghilangkan scandal? Dendam apa yang dimiliki Joana?

« Je ferai n'importe quoi ! » supplie-t-elle en me saisissant les mains. « Je ferai n'importe quoi. Laissez-le partir. Il a fait une erreur. » « Ce n'est pas une excuse. C'était une erreur coûteuse. » « S'il vous plaît. Je ferai tout ce que vous voudrez. Absolument tout. » Je laisse le silence s'installer entre nous, réfléchissant attentivement, les yeux rivés sur la fermeté et la plénitude de sa poitrine. « N'importe quoi, princesse ? » Elle lâche mes mains et se redresse, relevant le menton. Je la vois déglutir nerveusement. « O-Oui. Absolument tout. » Je porte mes doigts à son visage, essuyant mes pouces de ses larmes. Je les fais glisser le long de sa mâchoire forte, jusqu'à sa gorge, sur le creux de ses clavicules, sur la peau de sa poitrine, m'arrêtant entre ses seins. Je tourne silencieusement autour de cet endroit tandis qu'elle retient son souffle, peut-être d'impatience. « Me laisserais-tu te faire l'amour, Titania ? » Titania Williams, fougueuse mais innocente, est surtout connue pour se trouver au mauvais endroit au mauvais moment, et cette fois-ci, elle va en avoir pour son argent. Lorsque son cher oncle Patrick trahit Kristoff Stavkros, l'un des plus puissants parrains de la mafia new-yorkaise, Titania se retrouve malgré elle prise dans l'engrenage du crime et de la tromperie. Pour sauver son oncle, elle fait une proposition à Kristoff. Elle sera sienne pendant un mois. Trente jours, son corps lui appartient. Absurde, n'est-ce pas ? Mais Titania joue le jeu. Comment pourra-t-elle s'en sortir quand Kristoff change constamment les règles et est déterminé à la garder pour toujours ?

Adalah Lukman, seorang pria yang akhirnya berhasil mengarungi gemuruh ombak pergulatan kehidupannya. Seorang pria yang juga terlahir dari keluarga yang terpaksa harus bercerai. Dan dari perceraian orang tuanya itu, menjadikannya sebagai pemuda yang harus kehilangan apa arti cinta dan kenyamanan, serta menjadikannya sebagai sosok pemuda yang tidak peduli lagi akan masa depannya. Namun, kehadiran Diana, yang tetiba muncul di dalam jalan takdirnya, mampu mengubah semuanya itu. Bagaimana kisah perjumpaan mereka? Bagaimana Diana, yang dalam kekurangannya mampu melunakkan hati Lukman yang sudah keras membatu? "Mercusuar. Untuk kisahku yang kau saksikan."

To the human world, they were Irish Twins, very few knew the truth. Lillian and Brayden had been raised by Lilliann's mother, Claire, in secret. But the day had come their power was gaining too much attention. The two teens would have to face off Lilliana's grandfather not just to save themselves, but keep the balance and most importantly the magic world a secret from the human world. Will they be able to save themselves this time or will they need to relive their 18 years again?

Paula adalah seorang penari kabaret dari tempat terkenal yang mewajibkannya tampil dalam balutan busana minim, membawanya pada pandangan masyarakat sebagai wanita penghibur. Namun, hidupnya berubah ketika Nicholas, seorang presedir dari agensi besar, menawarkan kesempatan untuk bergabung di agensinya. Langkah itu memicu gosip panas, terutama bagi Elisabeth, istri Nicholas, yang yakin bahwa Paula adalah simpanan suaminya. Kabar tersebut memicu kemarahan Jexon, anak Nicholas dan Elisabeth, yang merasa dikhianati dan malu. Demi melindungi keluarganya, Jexon bertekad menghancurkan karier Paula dari dalam agensi. Namun, rencana itu tak berjalan sesuai dugaan. Di balik kesan buruk tentang Paula, Jexon mulai menemukan sisi lain dari perempuan itu yang tak ia duga. Seringkali, Jexon merasa dejavu di dekat Paula, seakan ada kenangan yang terpendam jauh di dalam hatinya. Perlahan, benci berganti rasa penasaran, dan niat menghancurkan tergantikan oleh hasrat yang tak mampu ia jelaskan. “Bayang-Bayang di Panggung” mengisahkan tentang cinta, kebencian, dan takdir yang membawa Jexon dan Paula pada perjalanan yang mengguncang keyakinan, memaksa keduanya untuk membuka hati dan menerima kenyataan pahit yang terpendam di balik panggung gemerlap dunia hiburan.