ruby jane

I barely have time to react when my back collides with the cold wall of my room. Gray’s hands slams against the wall on either side of my head, caging me in. his chest rises and falls. “You’re a coward,” he breathes his voice raspy. I swallow hard. “And you’re an asshole.” He smirks, but there’s no humor in it. “Maybe, but at least I don’t run from what I want.” I try to shove him away but with one hand he catches my wrists, pinning against the wall above my head. My breath hitches. His grip isn't painful, just firm and possessive. “You keep looking at me like that,” he murmurs as his lips brush against my jaw causing me to tilt my head, “but then you pretend you don’t want this.” “I don’t,” I whisper and even I don’t believe myself. Gray’s lips twitch, as if he’s amused. Then before I can stop him, his lips crash against mine. I gasp and that’s all it takes for him to deepen the kiss, his free hand sliding to my waist, pulling me against him. heat pulls in my stomach and moves between my legs. I should push him. I should slap him, make him stop… But I don’t. Because the moment his tongue brushes against mine, I’m gone. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… He is my tormentor, my stepbrother, my worst nightmare. Yet somehow in the dark, when the world isn't watching, he becomes something else, something forbidden. We're never meant to fall. Never meant to crave. But here we are, heading straight for disaster.

After her step sister ran away from her marriage to the billion-dollar heir, they took Emerald Jane Campbell as a stand-in to fill the void her stepsister left. Forced by her greedy mother, Emerald can't do anything but to follow. She was tied to the disabled billion-dollar heir for three years and all she got was cold treatment from him. Years later, a kidnapper appeared in their lives. The kidnapper threatens the life of Emerald until Jude Rafael Sanders— the billion-dollar decides to do what it takes to protect his wife, Emerald. Secrets began to unravel one by one. But what if Jude finds out his beloved wife was conspiring to the kidnappers? Find out how tension intensifies in their roller coaster marriage.

Jane Stadler wakes up from a six-year coma to a world that believes she’s dead. Her husband, Daniel, betrayed her. Her adopted sister took her place. And the man who saved her? The one her enemies fear the most—viktor orlov and his son, Diego Orlov. With nothing left, Jane is given a choice: step into power or disappear forever. But Diego isn’t just offering her protection—he’s offering revenge. And the moment she steps out of that hospital, the world will know she’s back.

Ruby's world shatters when her father dies unexpectedly, leaving her vulnerable to her mother's impulsive decision—marriage to the billionaire mogul Logan Sullivan. Everything changes when she meets her new stepbrother Nathan who becomes her personal nightmare—devastatingly handsome, ruthlessly arrogant, and determined to break her spirit at every turn. What started off as hatred soon changes to an undeniable attraction, Ruby finds herself falling her for bully and the two gets tangled in a secret forbidden romance? Caught between family loyalty and forbidden desire, Ruby and Nathan must decide if their explosive connection is worth risking everything—knowing that crossing this line means there's no going back.

Detective Jane Michaels arrives in Ridgeview to start fresh after a catastrophic case nearly ended her career. On her first day, she’s assigned a gruesome case involving a serial killer who dresses his victims as brides and leaves a single rose. As Jane dives deeper, she uncovers unsettling details about the victims and their lives. Amidst the investigation, she crosses paths with Nathaniel Carter, a kind and mysterious local writer who slowly chips away at her walls. But Ridgeview is a town of secrets, and the truth is never as it seems. When a victim escapes the killer’s clutches and gives a description, the case takes an unexpected turn. The town is rocked as the killer is unmasked—someone who was hiding in plain sight. In the final confrontation, Jane must use her wit and emotional resilience to bring the killer to justice. But even as the case is solved, a sinister shadow lingers, and Jane faces her own demons, left with an unsettling gift that raises more questions than answers.

"Masquerade of the Heart" Sometimes love hides behind the most unexpected masks… After a brutal betrayal and a painful divorce, Ethan Lockwood has lost all faith in love—until he finds solace in the red light district, not in lust, but in quiet companionship. There, he meets Ruby, a mysterious woman behind a masquerade mask who asks for nothing but time. What he doesn’t know is that Ruby is really Minnie Love, a determined law student fighting to stay afloat. As their bond deepens, secrets grow heavier. Minnie becomes Ethan’s fiercest ally in his divorce, all while hiding her true identity. When Ethan’s cunning ex-wife Amanda discovers the truth, she threatens to use it as ammunition. Meanwhile, under his powerful mother's pressure, Ethan finds himself in an unlikely contract marriage—with Minnie. What begins as convenience quickly turns into something real, but neither dares to admit it. When Minnie’s secret is exposed and the world turns against her, she vanishes—until a determined friend helps her find Ethan again, hiding in a remote cabin, wounded and lost. There, truths are faced, love is confessed, and a powerful choice is made. Tangled in lies, love, and legal battles, Masquerade of the Heart is a slow-burn, emotionally rich romance about trust, redemption, and the unexpected places we find home.

In an alternate universe reminiscent of the Regency era, Isabella unexpectedly appears on the doorstep of Damian’s estate with shocking news: his late brother had a three-year-old daughter, Jane, born to Isabella’s now-deceased sister. Having taken on the responsibility of raising her niece after her sister’s passing, Isabella is determined to secure a proper future for the child. Stunned by the revelation, Damian offers Isabella and Jane a place in his estate, ensuring the girl receives the care and upbringing she deserves. Initially hesitant to leave behind the life she knows, Isabella ultimately agrees, realizing it is in Jane’s best interest. As they navigate their new life together, an undeniable bond begins to form between Damian and Isabella. However, their growing affection is soon threatened by a buried secret from Isabella’s past—one that could shatter their relationship and jeopardize Jane’s future. Now, Damian and Isabella must overcome the trials ahead to protect those they hold dear and fight for the love they never expected to find. “Fate: Sweet little cheat” is a tale of unexpected twists, the power of love, and the strength of forgiveness, set against a backdrop of elegant balls and the rigid social norms of an alternative Regency era.

WARNING ⚠️ PG 18 THIS BOOK CONTAINS SENSITIVE CONTENT, READERS DISCRETION IS ADVISED. "For every pain you have made me feel," I whispered, "you will feel ten times more." The wind carried my words away. "I will make sure every member of your family feels the same pain and torment you forced upon me." I stepped back, further into the shadows. "The sins of the father," I murmured, "will be visited upon his children.” ******************************************** Betrayed by her boyfriend, Ruby watched her family gruesomely murdered. She was defiled by her parent's killers and left to the cold hands of death, However, it seems fate had so much in store for her, As she was Saved by a Ruthless Mafia lord, Kairo, driven by Rage, and Betrayal, and pain of losing her loved ones, Ruby vowed to get her revenge on Harlow's family. Unexpectedly, Ruby finds love amid her revenge, caught between carrying out her revenge or accepting her feelings. Will she be able to get her revenge on the Harlow family? Or will she give it all up for the sake of love?

“This is just an agreement.” I said with my breath hitching in my throat as his finger traced my collarbone gently. “Yes it is.” He murmured, his voice sending shock waves through my system. “Nothing more.” I said trying to convince myself even though I was shaking as his hands moved from my waist and cupped my under boob. “Nothing more.” He whispered before his lips landed on my neck sucking the soft skin gently as his thumb caressed my nipple. I gasped in deliciousness feeling the warm sensation in between my legs already. I was trying so hard not to fall but it was a slippery slope! *********************************** Ruby Mae is on the run from a dangerous past and she is on a quest to save her father from the hands of dangerous people. She to hide herself and gather a lot of money first. When the handsome but heartless Tycoon, Damian Loft, a popular heart rob crosses path with her, she is thrown in to more confusion. Torn between doung the job of being his contract girlfriend without catching feelings and planning to save her father, she is swirling in a lot of emotions. Will she give in to the desires that are pulling her? Damian Loft, a sexy handsome but mean young man has never had to care for anything except his business and money. Known to be a notorious womanizer, his image soon creates a dent in his business. Now he has to save his name by hiring a good girl to play pretend. What happens when he finds himself falling faster than he hopes? What happens when a simple contractual romance turns in to a heated, passionate love affair!

Rosaline meninggal dunia, dan Sean secara pribadi membuat Jane dipenjara karenanya. "Tolong rawat dia dengan baik"— kata-kata itu membuat hidup Jane seperti di neraka selama 3 tahun di penjara bahkan mengorbankan satu ginjalnya. Sebelum Jane masuk penjara, ia berkata "Aku tidak membunuhnya." Tetapi Sean tidak bergeming. Setelah ia bebas dari penjara, jane berkata " Aku yang membunuh Rosaline, aku sangat bersalah" Sean pucat pasi dan menjawab, "Diam! Aku tak mau mendengar hal itu!" Jane tertawa. "Ya, Aku bunuh Rosaline Summers dan aku dipenjara 3 tahun untuk itu." Jane melarikan diri dan Sean mencarinya sampai ke ujung dunia. Sean berkata, "Aku akan memberikanmu ginjal, kalau kamu menyerahkan hatimu" Tetapi Jane hanya menatap Sean dan menjawab " Aku tak mencintaimu lagi, Sean..."