100 Books To Read Before You Die: The Ultimate List

"Mr. Johnson, we're in the office–" Ethan takes another step towards me, making me step backwards; although we both know it's fruitless. "So what? You may be the Director, but have you forgotten the terms of our contract?” He pulls me flush against himself, my heart racing as I reply, "For the next three months, I will do exactly as you say.” He tugs on my hair to tilt my head back, brushing his lips against the exposed curve of my neck. The sensation is electrifying, melting my initial inhibitions. "Good." In one swift motion, he spins me around; and before I know it, Ethan has cuffed my wrists to the desk, leaving me breathless and utterly at his mercy… "Ethan..." "Let it go, Ashley…" That's all I need to push me over the edge. Both my mind and body are under his spell, and I'm going to let him claim me… *** Ashley Waverly’s world shatters when her parents die suddenly. Determined to save her company at any cost, she seeks help from the most ruthless businessman, Ethan Johnson. The heartless Ethan agrees to help her, but on one condition: she has to sign a contract with him. Ashley saves her company, but the business arrangement turns into a nightmare, as Ethan doesn't miss any chance to break her soul and humiliate her. Ashley endures his cruelty in silence, only to disappear the day her contract expires… not knowing Ethan has started to fall for her. After five years, fate has again rolled its dice and both of them have crossed paths. But this time, Ashley is not alone… she has a cute little four-year-old son. Will they find redemption and a second chance at happiness, or will the scars of the past tear them apart once more? ***

Am Abend vor der Hochzeit, der Verlobte, Professor für Geschichte, Theo Günther, feierte jedoch mit seiner krebskranken erste Liebe eine traditionelle Hochzeit in einem abgelegenen Dorf. Er hielt die Hand von Julia Richter unter dem Sternenhimmel und lächelte sanft: „Nach der Tradition gilt die, die zuerst heiratet, als die rechtmäßige Frau. Selbst wenn ich bereits ein Zertifikat mit Elina Meyer habe, bleibt sie nur eine niedere Konkubine.“ Mit den Glückwünschen der Anwesenden tranken sie den Hochzeitswein und betraten das Brautgemach. Ich jedoch, sah alles ohne zu weinen oder zu schreien, reservierte ruhig einen Termin für die Abtreibung. Von fünfzehn bis dreißig Jahren habe ich Theo fünfzehn Jahre lang geliebt. Doch in seinem Herzen hatte immer nur meine Stiefschwester Julia Richter ihren Platz. Wenn dem so ist, lasse ich los. Später trat ich der isolierten geologischen Forschungseinheit in der Antarktis bei, ließ Theo nur einen Scheidungsvertrag und ein Scheidungsgeschenk. Doch aus irgendeinem Grund, Theo Günther, der mich stets verachtete, erlangte plötzlich weißes Haar in einer einzigen Nacht.

Blanche Lucille Emerson, a relentless and calculating Captain haunted by the loss of her wife, Venus, in a mysterious accident. Now driven by a thirst for vengeance, Blanche navigates a world of secrets, betrayal, and political machinations as she digs into the layers of deceit that surround her family's powerful pharmaceutical empire. Alongside her, Yama Laine, a trusted ally, and Cessair, her estranged sister, reveal their own hidden agendas. Blanche uncovers a vast conspiracy linked to General Grey and an underground organization known as the Black Spectre, which her father, Silas Grey, once controlled. The deeper she digs, the more she realizes that not only her wife’s death but also her parents' and countless others' were orchestrated to protect a dark secret connected to her family. As Blanche takes calculated risks and enlists Yama’s help, her plan teeters between survival and self-destruction. Along the way, her encounters with spies like Aracelli and the revelation of her sister Cessair’s resentment deepen the conflict. Old alliances crumble, as personal motivations clash, and long-buried truths about her family and its ties to the Black Market come to light. All the while, Blanche's mind is torn between her mission and her lingering love for Venus. With a final showdown on the horizon, the question remains: Can Blanche take down the enemy and clear her family’s name, or will the weight of the past bury her alive? Catch-22: To Die is To Live Hard is a story of revenge, loyalty, and the heavy price of uncovering the truth.

Pada hari aku menikah, teman masa kecilku datang untuk merebutku. Dia membawa sekelompok besar teman-temannya dan menendang pintu aula pernikahanku hingga terbuka. Teman masa kecilku itu mengaku ingin menikah denganku dan mengajakku kabur dari pesta pernikahan. Hanya saja tidak lama setelah kami keluar, dia melepaskan tanganku dan berbicara sambil tersenyum santai, "Semuanya, aku menang taruhan lagi. Ini yang ke-100 kalinya. Yang kalah, bayar sesuai janji awal ya." Kemudian, teman masa kecilku itu menoleh ke arahku. "Aku cuma bercanda doang. Kamu nggak benar-benar menganggapnya serius, 'kan? Kamu bisa masuk lagi dan melanjutkan pesta pernikahanmu." Mereka semua mentertawakanku yang sudah mengejar dan merendahkan diri demi Elbron Cahyadi selama sepuluh tahun. Bahkan, selama ini aku rela melakukan apa saja demi dia. Akan tetapi mereka, termasuk Elbron, tidak tahu bahwa adegan pengantin direbut itu hanyalah salah satu bagian dari acara pesta pernikahanku.

What would you do when you have no choice but to marry an possessive boss in other to save your only family member? Ava Addams is a young cheerful girl who was betrayed by her fiancé and best friend. Her younger brother was hospitalised on the same day her fiancé and best friend betrayed her, how painful and depressing can that be? but she was offered a position as the contract wife of the CEO of the leading company in country F and beyond. Derrick Anders is every woman's dream man as a husband but not to Ava. He is just a arrogant man to her. Do you think Ava will accept his offer? ******* "Come closer" Derrick said. "I....I can't because I don't know what you would do to me" Ava said stepping back. She was scared. Derrick became impatient but tried to control himself. "Stupid girl! After making me all riled up and now she is trying to run away... He would never allow her to escape!" Derrick thought. He was continuously staring at her. Ava became conscious of the way Derrick was staring at her. It was as if he could see through her. Sighs... Derrick sighs and raised his left hand to gesture for her to go close to him. "Be good and come to daddy" Derrick said smiled slyly while approaching Ava.... Read this amazing romance story to find out!

Tara und Mike haben sich nicht ausgesucht. Eine arrangierte Ehe verbindet sie und zwingt sie in ein Zusammenleben, das so brennend wie explosiv ist. Sie, kühn, hartnäckig, will diesen Mann mit dem feurigen Blick zähmen, diesen kalten, jähzornigen Ehemann, der seine Verletzungen hinter einer Mauer aus Eis verbirgt. Er, geplagt von seinen Ängsten, zerfressen von Eifersucht, kämpft gegen die Unruhe an, die diese aufsässige Frau in ihm weckt. Zwischen Auseinandersetzungen und Anziehung wird ihr Alltag zu einem Schlachtfeld, auf dem jedes Wort eine Waffe und jeder Blick eine Provokation ist. Tara will ihn verstehen, ihn zwingen zu lieben. Mike will sich vor ihr schützen, aber am Ende brennt er vor Verlangen nach ihr. In diesem Krieg, in dem sich Liebe und Hass umschlingen, findet der wahre Kampf woanders statt: zu lernen, Vertrauen zu schenken, zu respektieren, zu heilen. Aber wenn zwei verletzte Seelen aufeinanderprallen, kann man wirklich auf Frieden hoffen … oder nur die Asche einer unmöglichen Liebe ernten? Die Herausforderungen einer Prinzessin

In the third year of my relationship with Jason Chase, he told me he wanted to give me an unforgettable birthday. I never expected that that would mean pressing me onto the icy ground and letting other men humiliate me. I lifted my head with difficulty, trembling as I clutched at the hem of his pants. I asked, "Jason… why?" He looked at me with contempt and kicked me away without any hesitation. He said icily and ruthlessly, "Christine Light, this is for Lisa. I've been waiting a long time to avenge her." I closed my eyes as my heart shattered into a million pieces. Later, just as he wished, I decided to end my life. But then, he broke down in tears, begging me not to leave him.

Dengan nafkah 100 Juta per bulan, apakah aku bahagia? TIDAK Suami loyal, mertua baik, apakah sepenuhnya membuat bahagia? Belum tentu. Jika aku belum tau topeng apa yang mereka pakai.

Carl Larson's intern is about to die, and her only wish is for him to sleep with her once. I disagree, and he says I'm petty. "It's just a one-time thing. She's about to die! Why do you have to assume I'm up to something dirty?" Is that so? I've seen them together more than once, though. I later agree, and he's relieved… until he sees me lying on his operation table for an abortion. He widens his eyes in disbelief. "What are you doing here?" I smile. I want him to murder his child. I want him to regret this for life.

In der Nacht vor meiner Hochzeit zerbrach mein Leben auf die brutalste Weise. Ich kam früher nach Hause als erwartet und fand den Mann, den ich heiraten wollte, im Bett mit meiner eigenen Cousine. Verraten, gedemütigt und mit gebrochenem Herzen rannte ich davon — ohne zu wissen, wohin ich gehen sollte. In derselben Nacht führte mich das Schicksal zu einem mächtigen, unantastbaren Mann mit kalter Ausstrahlung und einem gefährlichen Blick: seinem Chef, einem gefürchteten und hoch angesehenen CEO. Was als ein einziger Fehler begann, wurde zu einem Wendepunkt, den ich niemals rückgängig machen konnte.