ryder james

In the high stakes world of wealth, philanthropy, and power plays, Shadows of Desire weaves a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. At the center of it all is Sophie Langston, a passionate and driven woman who co-founded a charitable foundation with her long-time business partner and lover, James Thornton. Their organization, built on the ideals of changing the world, has become a beacon of hope for struggling communities. But as the foundation grows in influence, so do the enemies lurking in the shadows. Sophie and James find their relationship and partnership tested when an unexpected visitor walks into their lives, Richard Mallory, a disgraced businessman with a tainted past. Despite having tried to undermine the foundation before, Richard proposes a substantial investment, claiming he wants to make amends. Torn between suspicion and the potential benefits for their projects, Sophie reluctantly agrees, setting off a chain of events that unravel deep-seated conspiracies and hidden agendas. Soon after, whispers of internal conflict and financial instability begin to surface. Rumors swirl about a power struggle between Sophie and James, putting their relationship under intense public scrutiny. Behind the scenes, they uncover a more sinister plot at play. Dominic Kane, a ruthless corporate raider infamous for hostile takeovers and blackmail, has set his sights on their foundation. With a history of exploiting the vulnerable for profit, Kane sees their organization as his next target, aiming to use it as a pawn in his larger schemes. As Sophie and James grapple with this new threat, they must navigate a web of deceit, power struggles, and hidden motives. Old allies resurface, trust is tested, and secrets from the past are unearthed, forcing the couple to confront their own vulnerabilities...

Menyaksikan pembantaian kedua orangtuanya saat berusia 10 tahun, membuat gadis bermata coklat Aurelia Xena mengalami trauma yang mendalam. Bahkan, saat kini usianya telah menginjak 18 tahun, ia masih belum bisa melupakan tragedi mengenaskan itu. Xavier Son James, seorang pengusaha ternama jatuh hati saat pertama kali melihatnya. Berbagai cara dilakukannya untuk mendapatkan hati sang pujaan hati. Sampai-sampai ia rela melakukan cara kotor sekalipun untuk mendapatkan apa yang diinginkannya. Hingga suatu tragedi membuat Xena harus tinggal bersama Xavier yang memiliki sifat arogan, posesif dan kasar membuat trauma Xena malah semakin menjadi. Mampukah Xena keluar dari trauma masa lalunya?

Prince Ryder son of Alpha Than the tyrant king whom was known for his desperate need for having a male heir. His mistresses and Luna's were all unable to bore him a male cub and as a result were all beheaded for disappointing him. What happens when Prince Ryder the air apparent have a secret that could consume him wholly. Summoned to service by Alpha Ethan, the Lycan King whom is also a sorcerer rumoured to be going feral. He is entangled in a confusing mated game of chess. Would his true identity be revealed or would he pass off as what he was trained to be, the perfect prince.

Kimberly adalah siswi SMA yang ceria dan penuh semangat, dikenal sebagai ratu pesta di sekolahnya. Namun, hidupnya berbalik ketika orang tuanya mengatur perjodohan dengan James, ketua OSIS yang dingin dan misterius. Selama ini, Kimberly hanya melihat James sebagai rival yang menyebalkan—bukan calon suami yang diimpikan. Terpaksa bekerja sama dalam proyek sekolah, Kimberly mulai melihat sisi lain James yang tidak pernah ia duga. Di balik sikapnya yang serius, ada kehangatan dan kecerdasan yang menarik perhatian Kimberly. Saat mereka menghabiskan waktu bersama, perasaan tak terduga mulai tumbuh di antara mereka. Tapi, cinta tidak datang tanpa rintangan. Konflik dari situasi yang mendadak, tekanan dari teman-teman, dan harapan orang tua mulai menguji hubungan mereka. Apakah Kimberly dan James dapat menyelesaikan puzzle cinta yang rumit ini? "Puzzle Cinta Kimberly" adalah kisah yang menggabungkan romansa, komedi, dan drama remaja. Temukan perjalanan Kimberly dalam menemukan cinta sejatinya dan bagaimana dia belajar bahwa terkadang, cinta datang dari tempat yang paling tak terduga. Siapkan diri untuk petualangan penuh tawa, air mata, dan momen-momen manis yang tak akan terlupakan!

When Ryder's professor sent him yet another email, he glanced around his cold, empty home. Faced with Seth's relentless provocations, Ryder made up his mind—he would leave Laura. With the wedding fast approaching, Ryder decided to give Laura the perfect ceremony—one that would please both her and Seth. His departure, however, would be the biggest surprise of the event. But after Ryder walked away, Laura looked at the groom standing at the altar, lost control, and destroyed the wedding in a fit of madness.

Blurb. " You kept my son from me for five years?" Alexander's voice cracked with disbelief , anger radiating off him as he towered over Daniela.She squared her shoulders, though her hands trembled. " I didnt think it mattered back then. I was nothing to you Alexander . Just a distraction- a side chick you could forget the moment I walked out of your life". " That's not fair !" He snapped , his jaw tightening . " You knew what my life was like. I didnt...." " You didnt think about me did you?" She interrupted her voice rising. " After that one night, you moved on as if nothing happened. But i was left with something i couldn't ignore- our son". Alexander froze his piercing gaze searching hers . " You could have come back. You could have told me" . " I tried!" Daniela shot back her voice breaking. " But when i saw you again, you were with her - the perfect fiancee , the love of your life. I realised I'd just be a complication in your already perfect world ". " You don't get to make that choice for me,"he said, his voice low and trembling with restrained fury. " I deserve to know . Noah deseves to know who is father was". Tears welled up in her eyes, but she refused to let them fall. " Maybe I was wrong , but i didn't want my child growing up feeling unwanted ... like i was nothing more than a mistake to you ".

“Why me? Surely, you can find someone more… suitable for this. In fact I don’t have time for this. I thought you had something serious to offer. This was just a waste of time” I snapped as I was about to stand up angrily and disappointed. Armando’s gaze softened, just slightly. “Because you’re loyal to a fault. You know how to play the part of a dutiful partner. And because you hate James enough to want to see him fall. Plus because you need to take revenge on Samantha and James because they fooled you from the onset. James never loved you to begin with, he only came into the picture because Samantha wanted to take your inheritance in a subtle way since your Dad transferred everything to your name before he died, leaving her with nothing”

She thought she could endure a loveless marriage to repay her family’s debt—but she didn’t count on the cost of her heart. Once the proud daughter of a wealthy businessman, ELENA BRADFORD watched her life crumble when her father’s betrayal left her and her mother drowning in debt. Desperate to protect her family, she reluctantly agreed to a marriage contract with her father’s former business partner’s reckless son, ADRIAN HAWTHORNE—a man who once loved her during their university days but now only mocks her fall from grace. Trapped in a cold marriage filled with scorn and humiliation, Elena finds herself suffocating under the weight of Adrian’s cruelty. But everything changes at a high-profile dinner when she locks eyes with the one person she never thought she’d see again—LUCAS EVERHART, her childhood best friend, who once confessed his love before vanishing from her life. Now a powerful CEO, Lucas is stunned to see the woman he loved trapped in a toxic marriage. Learning of her misery, he vows to free her from the chains of her past—even if it means clashing with Adrian who refuses to let her go. As old feelings reignite and secrets unravel, Elena must decide: will she fight for the love she once believed in, or will her past mistakes keep her from the future she deserves?

Catherine Alcantara is a blind girl who is raised by her Aunt Amelia. She is been raised in the dark like no one knows she exist, she never left her home either, until her Aunt Amelia told her that she is getting marriage it is arrange marriage with someone she doesn't know. She doesn't agree with it, but her Aunt Amelia made a deal with her. If she agrees to marry she will tell her everything about her including her mother. She spent her life existence not knowing her true identity, that is why when her aunt make a deal with her, that she can't say no. James Ramirez is a composer and songwriter he owns an entertainment company who has many popular artist. He lives extreme and dangerous adventures people wants the life he has because he has the looks, money and fame. But people doesn't know behind that life he is really restrained inside, the guiltiness he has within him. He doesn't get along well with his father for a reason , his father is a politician running for president. That is why when his father propose an arrange marriage he can't say no even he want to. He has no choice but to say yes. When this two people meet, what will happen between them. One person who is searching her Identity and doesn't know how the real world works. Another person who is restrained with his whole life. How can this two people help each other finding their own freedom and true identity. what challenges will awaits them?

“But you don't understand…” she said, still breathless from his kisses, “I can't be in love with you… we are in a contract—” He interrupted her with yet another kiss, as she was saying countless things that he didn't want to hear. “The contract says that I determine what happens…” he said, holding her jealously in his arms. “And I say we are going to get married no matter what…” Mila Johnson is helpless, with her siblings in a cold world that was created by her father's obsession over her mother's sisters, who connived to kill Cathy— Mila's mother. After being devastated by her mother's death, she has to live on the streets with her siblings, as a consequence of them not going along with her father's wish of accepting her mother's sisters as their new mothers. While amid her crumbling world, she runs into the mysterious billionaire, Jayden, who happens to fall in love with her, and her life is about to change instantly as he offers her a contract to get her and her siblings off the streets. How will they battle the challenges that arise from Mila's past? How will they battle all the opposition they face on the way? Will their love survive? Read on to find out what happens!