24 Hours Cafe

WARNING: This book contains 18+ content for violence, explicit sexual content, strong language, etc. At 24, Callie had seen her fair share of cruelty in the world and struggled to survive. But it wasn't until her uncle, buried in gambling debt, sold her off to Vincent Baros, the ruthless mafia boss, and ruler of the Ashen City, that Callie fully understood what cruelty and hardship really were. Vin wasn't one to keep toys, but the moment he met Callie he was intrigued. After he took her in as his personal slave, Vin's curiosity turned into something deeper... something stronger. How could a woman keep such an innocent view of the world despite facing its darkness? And how could a cold and broken soul find warmth and love once again? Find out as we dive deeper into Vin and Callie's story in The Mafia's Songbird.

On the night before Elide is send off by his Queen Mother to leave for Arryn. Her brother Malik, gave her a few hours of freedom to do whatever it is that she likes with her life. Elide wanted to experience what a party between people at her and her brother's age is like. She promised Malik that she won't cause him trouble the reason why he agreed to bring her over in his friend's villa whose hosting a rave party. The two of them part ways in the party and agreed to meet each other again once the party is over. While she's drinking beer for the first time. Elide met a stranger, his presence feels so familiar to her. Elide ends up spending the hottest and most passionate night with the stranger whom she thought she'll never see again—that's what she thought.

"She didn't want his heart to protect it, she wanted it to break it." - She wasn't ready for all of the sensations she was feeling all over her body. "And what if you fail just like everyone else?" "My life is for yours to take. I would happily die at your hands," he said and that's when she decided what her answer was going to be. - Amara, a woman who was found mysteriously in the woods, her innocent-looking eyes filled up with tears. She couldn't speak for a few hours but suddenly, she was all over the Lycan King, Nicolas. The same guy who gave her shelter in the pack. "Behave, Amara, you won't like the consequences later," he said. "I don't want to behave, I want to be disciplined by you. F*ck me, daddy."

Brian Bolton, a top billionaire of Bolton Enterprise from New York City recently moved to his branch office in San Francisco. Leaving New York City is something he needs to do after spending years taking care of his fiancee. He wants to focus on expanding his company for the Asia-Pacific market but his life is changed drastically after he put his eyes on his employee, Anastasia Berg. Anna is a regular employee during office hours but she changes to be a sexy and hot woman during the night out. After seeing Anna for the first time in the bar, Brian could not get rid of his desire to have Anna by himself. Both of them are falling each other, but, sex is not solid enough to build relationship. Either Anna or Brian has a bitter past when it comes to relationships. Undoubtedly, it will shake their relationship.

Suddenly Zeva Adelia, a freelance photographer, got a client who expressed his interest in her after spending a day together on the first day they met. However, without clarifying what their relationship was and only introducing his name as Zero, the next day Zero immediately returned to his country. He left only a trail of his handmade sketch of Zeva's face and a tiny letter asking Zeva to keep her heart's loyalty to him only. Strangely enough, by only communicating via chat, even without video or phone calls, Zeva feels that Zero has succeeded in conquering her heart. Then, can Zeva undergo a status-less relationship and a long-distance relationship with Zero? How long can Zeva endure waiting for Zero to come back for her? Also, how much does Zeva trust Zero's loyalty to her, when there's another girl like 24/7 beside Zero?

Kevin (26), seorang dokter muda, dan Lidia (24), intern medis, menikmati romansa di tengah gemerlap kota. Tanpa mereka tahu, takdir telah menjalin hubungan mereka dengan Dr. Bima (32), atasan Lidia yang diam-diam adalah adik tiri ibu Kevin. Ketenangan hidup Kevin dan Lidia koyak oleh pertengkaran hebat, membuat Lidia gelap mata. Dalam balutan emosi dan alkohol, ia terjerumus dalam pelukan seorang pria asing. Kengerian menghantam Lidia saat menyadari pria itu adalah Dr. Bima – atasan sekaligus om tiri kekasihnya. Kehancuran etika dan ikatan keluarga tak terhindarkan. Bima yang semula menganggapnya khilaf, kini terjerat hasrat mematikan. Lidia terperangkap dalam tarik-ulur perasaan, antara cinta tulus pada Kevin dan tekanan Bima, sementara Kevin mulai merasakan kejanggalan. Rahasia kelam ini siap meluluhlantakkan hidup mereka semua.

Royan, Pemuda 24 Tahun yang kekurangan kasih sayang orang tua, terpikat oleh kelembutan dan kehangatan seorang Janda 1 anak berusia 6 tahun lebih tua darinya. Karena tidak mendapat restu, Royan memilih pergi dari rumah untuk menikahi Si Janda Muda dan hidup sederhana. Blurb : "Aku suka dan sayang sama Kakak, aku jatuh cinta, apa itu salah?" ucap Royan sembari mempererat pelukannya. Royan yang selama ini kurang perhatian dari mamanya, merasa nyaman dan betah bersama Masita, janda satu anak yang cantik, menawan, juga lemah lembut. Perbedaan usia dan status membuat hubungan keduanya banyak yang menentang. Akankah ikatan keduanya mampu membawa mereka dalam ikatan cinta selamanya? Atau harus kandas di tengah jalan, dan menentukan jalan hidup masing-masing?

Emily, age 24, feels like she's treading water, unable to find work and uncertain about her future. She's on the verge of giving up, plagued by worry and a string of dead-end jobs when fate steps in and introduces her to Nathan, a gorgeous young billionaire and a single parent. Nathan requires a personal tutor and nanny for his 5-year-old, intelligent, and beautiful daughter, Lilliana, who is having difficulty adjusting to life following her mother's death. When he gives Emily the job, it feels like a lifeline. As Emily encourages Lilliana with her studies and emotional issues, she discovers a passion for teaching that restores her sense of purpose. Meanwhile, Nathan, who has been entirely focused on his work and daughter, begins to lower his guard. He admires Emily's generosity and drive for the sake of his daughter, but he's also afraid of exposing his heart again. Is their encounter fate or a curse?

Flora hancur. Ia pergi membawa luka dan sebuah rahasia besar—bahwa ia tengah mengandung anak Nathan yang kini berusia empat bulan dalam kandungannya. Tak ingin anaknya tumbuh dalam lingkungan penuh kebencian, Flora memilih untuk diam dan menghilang. Ia pindah ke sebuah desa terpencil bersama neneknya yang bernama Marlina, yang kini sudah rentan berusia 72 tahun, lalu melahirkan seorang bayi perempuan cantik dan manis yang ia beri nama Nayla, dia putih bermata khas seperti ayahnya. Flora Andini, seorang wanita yang kini berusia 24 tahun dan tubuh mungil itu harus membesarkan Nayla dengan penuh kasih sayang, menjalani kehidupan sederhana sebagai petani, meskipun hidup dalam keterbatasan, namun damai. Tiga tahun berlalu. Kehidupan Flora tampak tenang meski sering kali dihimpit kesulitan ekonomi. Nayla, putrinya, tumbuh menjadi gadis kecil yang cerdas dan manis. Namun, takdir kembali mempertemukannya dengan masa lalu. Perusahaan Marshall Group membuka sebuah proyek besar di dekat desa tempat Flora tinggal. Nathan turun langsung untuk meninjau proyek tersebut dan tanpa sengaja ia melihat Flora bersama Nayla. Seketika hatinya terusik—wajah Nayla terlalu mirip dengannya. Terlalu familiar untuknya. Didorong oleh rasa penasaran yang besar, Nathan meminta asistennya untuk melakukan penyelidikan. Hasil penyelidikan itu mengguncang hatinya: Nayla adalah anak kandungnya. "Nayla anakku, bukan anakmu! Ia bukan bagian dari keluarga Marshall!” seru Flora di malam itu, setelah Nathan mengembalikan Nayla yang sempat menghilang selama hampir 24 jam. Peristiwa itu membuat Flora dan neneknya panik bukan main. “Dia anakku, Flora! Kau tak bisa terus mengelak!” Nathan membalas dengan nada tinggi. “Bagaimanapun, darahku mengalir di tubuh Nayla. Ia adalah darah dagingku!”

Yesterday she was nobody, but today she had the chance to be the queen of the town.  Yesterday she was just a normal twenty-five-year-old with a lot of responsibility and debt that was greater than the hours she worked, but today the opportunity was right in front of her that would alleviate all of her financial worries. The only thing she needed to do was to say "Yes" to her boss and the world would be on her feet. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that held the power to change her miserable fate. This was her second and last chance to say yes to happiness, life, and love. The only problem was she needed to marry her ruthless, cold, heartless billionaire CEO, whom she loathed more than the one-bedroom trash apartment she was sharing with her sister. Now the decision depends on the next word she was going to say. The next morning, either she would have another world in her palm, or she would continue to have this pathetic life. Only time will tell.