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My biased mother brought my sister, Irene Baxter, to help me with my child. But one day, I forgot to bring a contract to work. When I returned home, I saw two bodies entwined. To cover up their secret, my husband, Sam Hodgson, and Irene pushed me off the tenth floor. It was only after my death that I realized I had been nothing more than a tool for carrying on the family name. "It's better that she's dead. Now my sweet girl can be a mom without having to go through childbirth." "Sleeping with her was revolting; she was like a block of wood. Irene is so much better." Even Irene had regrets. "Still, we shouldn't have pushed her down. She was smashed beyond recognition—otherwise, we might’ve been able to sell her corpse for a pretty penny." When I opened my eyes again, I had returned to the day they pushed me off the building. This time, I wouldn't let any of them off the hook.

Estella Victoriana Macario is a wealthy and popular student at her university who is used to ignoring rumors about her. She is confident in her social status and believes that as long as she remains on top, nothing can shake her. However, when she meets the cold and heartless Magnus Rhoswen Kallin, everything changes. Suddenly, the love she once played with becomes something she is now pursuing. Despite Magnus' dislike of her reputation and the inevitable trouble that comes with being involved with her, Estella finds herself unable to resist her feelings for him. Can Magnus, a nice guy who initially doesn't like her, also fall for her in return? But how can she resist her desire when her heart keeps remembering this cold guy?

“You don’t know just how long I’ve been waiting to have you…” My breathing accelerated. “What do you mean?” William moved so fast I could barely register it until he backed me up against a wall. His face was so close to mine that it was making my head spin. His hand found the hem of my dress and he started to pull it up. “Why don’t I just show you instead?” When Eliana Brown walks into her boyfriend of five years cheating on her, she doesn’t know whether to feel sad or relieved because she will finally be breaking up with the man who was living off of her. She encounters a series of bad events that result in her breaking down in front of the cold, unfeeling billionaire, Will Caddel. William Caddel has watched Eliana for longer than she knows. When he sees her relationship falling apart, he uses it as the perfect opportunity to reel her into his life and keep her there for as long as possible. She’s too young for him but he has never been the kind of man to care about the rules.

Kari had nothing to lose but his life. Being an Omega born with a gift, he decided to die along with those he killed. That was the plan, at least. But what happens when he woke up alive behind enemy lines and being given to a man who could change his life forever? ***** Ryedir planned to live his life in solitude. Being an Alpha and a Prince, he had decided to dedicate his life to governing his province. That was his plan, at least. But what happens when an unknown omega with a dark past was gifted to him? Will they unravel the fire underlying their cold facade? Or will they both stay forever frozen?

His reputation stretches far and wide and is darker than his dark suits and ties. After Lauren's first encounter with her father's killer, she realizes he’s just as dangerous as he is handsome. She doesn’t like the man or anything he stands for, though that doesn’t stop her heart from wanting to jump out of her chest like an excited rabbit when he’s near, nor the shiver that ghosts down her spine at the sound of his voice. And he’s always near. Telling her what to do. Dragged into his world in a contract marriage that'd benefit the dark lord and satisfy her thirst for revenge against her mother's enemies, her life and heart goes towards a downward spiral. Lauren may be a sweet girl on the outside, but she’s beginning to learn she has a taste for the darkness, for rough hands on her neck, cigarettes, and emerald-colored eyes.

"I want a husband and I want it to be you, Iñigo Petrakis. So, you will marry me whether you like it not." Avery "Ava" Marquez has been in love with Iñigo Petrakis for as long as she can remember. The only problem is he has sworn off love after his scandalous marriage that ruined his family name and business. Add on to his problem is being found in a compromising position with the strong-willed Ava Marquez. With his life in shambles and an adamant but sexy woman hot on his trail, he might just give in to her offer - marry the self-made billionaire in exchange for bringing back his prestige. Fairly easy but with the constant sparks and seduction of Ava, he might not only give his family name but also his heart.

Duda beranak satu itu benar-benar sedingin es, tatapannya tajam setajam scalpel yang biasa ia gunakan ketika berperang di dalam ruang operasi. Sosok menyebalkan yang kemudian membuat dia harus mengulang Stase bedahnya sekali lagi, sosok yang kemudian berada dalam pelukannya ketika ia sadar dari sisa mabuk semalam. Dunianya runtuh ketika ia sadar dari kecelakaan itu tumbuh janin di rahimnya, apa yang kemudian akan Selly lakukan? Apa tanggapan Dokter Anggara Tanjaya, dokter bedah sedingin es itu atas kehamilannya? Cover by : Reistyaa

Amber Lim was famous for her luxurious style and beauty. But, she was also notorious as a man snatcher. Regretting her bad attitude, Amber was determined to start a new life. Despite the extreme winter, she headed north to learn from Adam Smith, the mysterious world's finest jewelry designer. Unfortunately, Amber was robbed and left in a deserted forest. There was only a small hut that could save her from freezing, and there was only one person who could help her survive—Mister Cold. No one knew the man's real name. He deliberately lived a solitary life and hated disturbance. Nearby villagers even called him the Cannibal because of the lack of humanity. While in fact, Mister Cold was just a widower who hated women, especially those who ruined people's relationship. What would happen to Amber? Could she conquer Mister Cold and go home safely? Or instead, could it be she ended up being the widower's delicacy?

"That's too bad," he mumbles and I loudly gasp as I am thrown against the bed. He pins my arms down while he stands over me. "Unfortunately, I don't think that." He leans even closer and licks the side of my neck.  "I want to mark you," he says directly into my ear and I visibly shiver. "I want everyone to know you're mine." I gasp as I feel his teeth on the side of my neck. "You can imagine how angry I was when I saw someone touching what's mine. I wanted to rip his head off, I still want to." He pulls away from my neck and stares at my face. His eyes scan it, lingering for a few seconds on my lips before he returns his gaze to my eyes. "You see why I can't act like things are back to normal because I don't want them to be. You know exactly what I want and unfortunately, I can't settle for anything less." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Years after her parents' deaths and things are finally looking up for Ashton. Her brother is the Alpha of the pack and her mate is the Head beta. Her brother's untimely death turns everything apart, she is rejected and chased from the pack. This leads her to Caspian who saves her from thugs who are trying to force her to join their pack. In a state of desperation, she joins his Rogue pack but a lot of things don't add up and even as she tries to keep a low profile, troubles won't stop seeking her out. Betrayed by her first love will she learn to trust and love again?

Astrid Williams, the daughter of the great Alpha of Red Moon Pack, George Williams. She never thought she would meet her mate in the middle of the war. Unfortunately, the mate she was waiting for was the Alpha, who killed her parents and invaded her pack. To escape, she jumped into the ocean, which caused her to lose her memories. Alpha Vincent Miller, the Alpha of Blackwood Pack, resented the family Williams. For him, Williams is responsible for his father's death. When he found out Astrid had amnesia, he took advantage of the situation to get and enslave her. What if Astrid's memories came back? What will prevail? Love or hatred?