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"Who permitted you to leave your room, Scarlett?" he demanded, causing my heart to sink. I knew I would be locked up. … Scarlett's already sad life moved from bad to worse as she was sold to the ruthless Alpha Ryan as a surrogate. On discovering what he had done to her mate, she escapes from his mansion and into the unknown. Helpless, injured, alone and afraid, she trudged on until she found solace in the arms of a mysterious beta who offered healing and a home. Their blossoming relationship however is threatened as Ryan in his jealousy-fueled search for Scarlett unearths a Monumental Family Secret. Ryan's Jealousy turns to rage as he vows to find Scarlett and protect their unborn child. Will Scarlett and Ryan defy the cruel hand of fate and discover love amidst the chaos that surrounds them, or will their hard-fought happiness be forever shattered from the sudden appearance of his angry mate?

Sophia is a teenage girl with so many ambitions but very unlucky with Nature, life was so unfair as she battles leukemia amidst being with the love of her life, Larry. Larry became the sacrifice when it was time to prove he loves Sophia.

Being a fresh university graduate, all that Claire needs is an adventure of a lifetime. Her life as a beautiful Rapunzel in the castle is something any woman her age would desire to have, but she knows what's hidden behind her exorbitant smile. But everything changes on one stormy evening.He'll appear like a knight in shining armor, and then he'll stay like a King of her heart. Healing and destroying her at the same time will become his ability, but eternity with him will become her heartfelt wish, even though her question remains unanswered--Is it love?

After running away from home seven years ago to escape a loveless arranged marriage, Kyra Wilder has finally mastered up the courage to be back in her small town of Ruthwell in Washington DC. She’s ready for a second chance with her parents and the people who used to be her friends back in high school and most of all, she’s ready to tell her parents that she’s about to become a bride. But the small town she lived in hasn’t changed all that much in the past seven years and no one seems to have forgotten her betrayal, or seems anywhere near ready to forgive her for her past mistakes. Everywhere she goes, she’s met with hostility and anger and it’s thinning out her chances of redemption ever second. Now, how does she tell her parents and her friends that not only has she moved on in her life, further than anyone had ever anticipated, but she’s happy and successful in what she does? And amid all the truths and revelations, how does she tell everyone that she isn’t marrying a man, but the woman of her dreams?

With flights suspended at airports, Berat tries to escape by car from the harsh Turkish winter and the pain of having lost his wife, traveling with their two children: Ferhat, four years old, and Volkan, two, to Georgia. Unexpectedly, a rock slides across the road, causing it to overturn and leaving Berat and the children trapped by their seat belts. Efé, who was returning from a family wedding, next to his wife and also their six-month-old twin children, did not think twice before parking the vehicle on the side of the road and saving that man and his children. After saving Berat and the boys from death, a strong friendship begins between them, making both sign a Marriage Contract between their children Ferhat and Luna. Twenty-one years pass, Ferhat and Volkan study and graduate in the USA and when they return to Turkey they start working at their father's Automobile Company. Volkan became a famous basketball player, but abandoned his career to be his father's right-hand man in business. His brother Ferhat despite being the eldest son, is nothing more than a seductive bohemian, who will steal the heart of Rabia, the daughter of his father's partner. The beautiful Luna will grow up knowing that one day she will have to marry a man she has never seen, but destiny will cross her paths with Volkan in a charity basketball match, in favor of the homeless of the earthquake, making a beautiful story of love start for them. Never having been touched by a man, Luna will be kissed by Volkan, who will fall madly in love with her. Upon discovering that Luna is his brother's betrothed, Volkan will despair and will do the impossible for the Marriage Contract to be undone and for him to marry in her place.

Lelandi Wildhaven is adamant on learning the truth about the tragic death of her beloved sister. But, everyone believes she is making a move for her sister's widowed partner. He is a pack leader who suffers from regrets. Darien Silver holds himself responsible for his partner's passing. He becomes enchanted when her twin arrives in his town, and when someone tries to quiet her, he understands that guarding the stunning outsider could be the only way to keep his pack—and himself—safe.

[ Entropy Trilogy #1 ] What surprises are waiting ahead of them as their destiny being entangled with each other? What will happen if love and hate collide? Will they be able to melt the rage, the hatred?

Les femmes de ma vie Prologue Né d’un homme sans aucune dignité, sans aucun scrupule, nous avons dû nous enfuir aux aurores d’un beau jour. Je m’en souviens encore. Je n’étais qu’un gamin à cette époque. Avoir de quoi manger pour ma mère était ma seule finalité. voir son sourire était pour moi une bénédiction. Entre vaguer à diverses occupations, je me suis un jour trouver devant cette femme. Cette jeune fille aux yeux luisant, à la peau d’ébène, au sourire envoûteur. Derrière le visage d’ange de ma bien aimé, derrière cette vie de luxe qu’elle vivait, était cachée une jeune femme qui souffrait le martyre. Vendu aux hommes riches et puissant, vendu aux plus offrant, je l’ai rencontré lorsqu’elle n’avait plus espoir. Ibrahim est mon prénom. Je n’ai connu que trois femmes depuis ma naissance. Ces femmes pour lesquelles j’ai dû me battre à en risquer ma vie. Je n’avais connu que la misère depuis ma naissance, cette misère contre laquelle j’ai dû me battre à en risquer ma vie. A tout ceux qui se disent que c’est la fin, sachez qu’on ne peut voir la lumière qu’en persévérant jusqu’au bout du tunnel.

Kisah seorang budak yang bergabung dengan Wolfsbane, pasukan revolusioner terkuat pada zamannya. Akankah mereka berhasil mengubah semua ketidakadilan yang terjadi selama ini?

He said it would take a heartbreak. She had more than just a heartbreak in store. She wasnt the one to feel, and she wouldn't just break his heart, but his strength, his bones, his pack and his trust too.