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Seven years ago, Emerald Hutton had left her family and friends behind for high school in New York City, cradling her broken heart in her hands, to escape just only one person. Her brother's best friend, whom she loved from the day he'd saved her from bullies at the age of seven. Broken by the boy of her dreams and betrayed by her loved ones, Emerald had learned to bury the pieces of her heart in the deepest corner of her memories.Until seven years later, she has to come back to her hometown after finishing her college. The place where now the cold-hearted stone of a billionaire resides, whom her dead heart once used to beat for.Scarred by his past, Achilles Valencian had turned into the man everyone feared. The scorch of his life had filled his heart with bottomless darkness. And the only light that had kept him sane, was his Rosebud. A girl with freckles and turquoise eyes he'd adored all his life. His best friend's little sister.After years of distance, when the time has finally come to capture his light into his territory, Achilles Valencian will play his game. A game to claim what's his. Will Emerald be able to distinguish the flames of love and desire, and charms of the wave that had once flooded her to keep her heart safe? Or she will let the devil lure her into his trap? Because no one ever could escape from his games. He gets what he wants. And this game is called...The trap of Ace. *** Book one of 'Obsessive Billionaires' series

9.5

78 Chapters

Denied by Destiny: Trapped in the Shadows of the Mate Bond

I’m trapped, trapped in a mate bond I hate. Will I ever escape its hold on me? “I, Than Sable, Alpha of the Amber Desert Pack, reject you Kaia Glace as my Luna.” I remember his cruel cutting words as if they were only yesterday. Our mate bond is non-existent. That’s a lie, it exists but Than doesn’t allow himself to get close to me…to be alone in a room with me. It’s as if I disgust him. He has reduced me to nothing. A shadow of a mate and I hate him for it. I can’t keep living like this, waiting… I am Kaia Glace, the rightful Luna of the Amber Desert pack. Yet my mate, Alpha Than, refuses to let me rule by his side. I feel cheated by the mate bond, unwanted by my own mate. Years I’ve spent trying to get him to love me…to see me…but how can I? When he has another…. I can’t stay, it isn’t safe for me anymore or my unborn child. A child created by force. I have to leave…to runaway and find my Father. He is the only lifeline I have. However, he was last seen at the enemy pack, the Dark Phantom pack. A notorious pack with a cold and scheming Alpha, who doesn’t take kindly to outsiders. It is said, those who enter the pack are never seen again. But I have no choice…into the enemy pack I must go to rid myself of my mate bond. Only, I myself find another. Another that dooms me to the same trickery of the mate bond.

9.4

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Beyond the Divorce

Most people often see marriage as a reincarnation for women. So, countless foolish women jump into one without a second thought. Many people see my husband as the perfect husband. He cared for me and loved me in every way. Yet, he still cheated on me right under my nose. Faced with the hypocrisy and ugliness behind his facade as a perfect husband, I've decided to serve him karma on a silver platter!

9.1

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The Three Little Guardian Angels

Caught in a ruthless conspiracy, Maisie Vanderbilt lost her chastity and was forced to move out of her home. Six years later, she returned to the country with three little rugrats tagging along, ready for revenge. To her surprise, her adorable angels turned out to be much more resourceful than herself. They tracked down their birth father, a man powerful enough to protect her, and had him kidnapped. “Mommy, we kidnapped Daddy and brought him home!” The man gazed down at the three miniature versions of himself. Then, he backed her up against the corner of the wall. With a brow raised, he suddenly smirked. “Since we already have three, how about another?” Maisie retorted, “Scr*w you!”

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Alpha Erik

You never expect to lose your family and be a burden to your pack. The one thing I wanted more than anything was freedom. Things changed when our Alpha died. When I turned 18 I would leave, find myself, and find my mate, or so I thought. I didn’t know what the moon goddess planned for me but I didn’t see him coming. Our new Alpha is ruthless but something draws me to him. What would my life become being trapped in this pack. Would I embrace my werewolf or would I flee and follow my dreams

9.6

254 Chapters

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Pampered by the Billionaire

Hannah Simons, a 25-year-old independent and beautiful lady. She believes that she’s the unluckiest woman in the world. She grew up in poverty with an unloving family. Thus, she strived hard to finish her studies and did everything in order to succeed. Still, she ended up with nothing, paying off the gambling debts of her father. Otherwise, she would marry the son of the gambling lord in the city. She was on the brink of giving up when she met a guy whom she thought was a pervert. Little did she know that he was Alexander Ricafort, the cold-hearted billionaire who owns the largest shopping malls in the country. Then, he offered to help her. "In one condition. Marry me, Hannah Simons." Alexander proposed in a deep cold voice. Hannah had no idea that her life was about to change after she accepted his proposal.

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66 Chapters

What Are Some Books Like 'A Piece Of The World'?

3 Answers2026-03-10 09:42:48

If you loved 'A Piece of the World' for its quiet, introspective dive into a woman's life and the weight of history, you might find 'The Signature of All Things' by Elizabeth Gilbert equally captivating. It follows Alma Whittaker, a botanist in the 19th century, whose intellectual curiosity and personal struggles mirror Christina Olson’s resilience. The prose is lush, almost tactile, and it lingers on the small, defining moments just like Kline’s work does.

Another gem is 'The Dutch House' by Ann Patchett—a family saga where the past clings to the present like cobwebs. The house itself becomes a character, much like the Olson farm in 'A Piece of the World.' Patchett’s storytelling has this effortless way of making ordinary lives feel monumental. And if you’re drawn to art-infused narratives, 'The Swan Thieves' by Elizabeth Kostova weaves obsession, painting, and layered histories together beautifully.

Do Book Listings Include Trigger Warnings For Lesbian Coercion?

1 Answers2025-11-07 06:51:28

I've noticed this comes up a lot in book communities, and the short version is: it depends — there’s no universal rule that book listings will flag 'lesbian coercion' specifically, but many places will include broader content warnings for sexual violence or non-consensual scenes. Mainstream retailer blurbs and publisher copy tend to be vague because marketing blurbs want to sell the emotional hook without spoiling or scaring off readers, so you’ll more often see neutral phrases like “contains sexual content” or “mature themes.” If an author or publisher thinks a specific trigger warning is important, they might add a brief content note on their website, in the book’s front matter, or in promotional materials, but that’s inconsistent and far from guaranteed.

Fan and indie spaces are the most dependable for explicit warnings. Sites like Archive of Our Own make tagging explicit, with tags such as 'non-consensual' or 'dubious consent' that clearly flag problematic sexual dynamics (including coercion between women). Erotica and fanfiction communities often use blunt, searchable tags so readers can opt out easily. On platforms like Goodreads, community reviews frequently include trigger warnings or a “CW” note, and many reviewers will call out sexual coercion specifically. Libraries and academic catalogs rarely use specific trigger language in their standard listings, though some librarians and niche cataloging projects do add content notes when requested or when policy supports it.

If you want to check whether a particular title contains lesbian coercion, the practical steps that have worked for me are: scan the publisher’s page for content notes, search Goodreads reviews for “trigger warning,” “non-consensual,” or “sexual assault,” and look through fan/community hubs where readers are more explicit. Searching for terms like "non-consensual," "coercion," "sexual violence," or "dubious consent" alongside the book title often turns up spoiler-free community discussions or trigger-warning lists. Authors who care about reader safety sometimes put a clear content note at the start of the book or on their social profiles; self-published authors are more likely to add those upfront as well.

Bottom line — treat mainstream listings as unreliable for very specific trigger warnings, and rely on community spaces, reviewer CWs, and author notes for the detail you want. For me, nothing beats checking a handful of reader reviews (skimming for CWs) before diving in; it's a bit of a small ritual now, but it saves unpleasant surprises. I always appreciate when authors are upfront about heavy content, and it makes revisiting a favorite read so much easier when everyone’s warned ahead of time.

How Does Thérèse Compare To Other Dune Characters?

4 Answers2026-07-02 16:30:53

Thérèse is one of those characters in 'Dune' that sneaks up on you. At first glance, she might seem secondary compared to powerhouses like Paul Atreides or Baron Harkonnen, but her quiet influence is undeniable. She's part of the Bene Gesserit, so she's got that eerie, calculated demeanor—always playing the long game. What fascinates me is how she contrasts with Jessica. Both are Bene Gesserit, but where Jessica breaks rules for love, Thérèse embodies the order's cold pragmatism. She's like a shadow version of what Jessica could've been if she'd stayed strictly loyal.

Then there's her relationship with the Baron. Unlike Feyd-Rautha, who's all chaotic energy, Thérèse is a subtler kind of dangerous. She doesn't need brute force; she manipulates from the sidelines. That makes her scarier in a way. In a universe where everyone's shouting, her silence stands out. I'd love to see more of her in adaptations—she's got this understated menace that could steal scenes if handled right.