40 Seconds

40 stories. 40 fantasies. 40 limits. Dive into a world where desire knows no boundaries and pleasure has no rules. This provocative collection features fourty standalone dark romance stories that explore the forbidden, the intense, and the utterly irresistible. From the mysterious masked stripper who reveals her true identity to the man who's been fantasizing about her for months, to the "therapeutic" massage that becomes anything but professional—each story delivers scorching heat, dominant heroes, and heroines who surrender to their deepest cravings. Inside this collection: A gym instructor who teaches more than just proper form A tattoo artist whose needle isn't the only thing that leaves a permanent mark A bus ride that becomes the most intense experience of a virgin's life A gardener who cultivates more than just the lawn A massage therapist with unconventional "treatment" methods And 37 more tales of obsession, possession, and raw, unfiltered passion Warning: These stories contain explicit sexual content, dominant alpha males, intense situations, and heroines who get exactly what they secretly crave. Each story is a standalone with a satisfying conclusion. Perfect for readers who love their romance dark, their heroes possessive, and their steam level set to scorching. Tags: Dark Romance, Explicit Content, Alpha Males, Forbidden Romance, Short Story Collection, Steamy Romance, Dominant Heroes

- I can't stand you- he growls and then quickly moves closer and glues our lips tightly together. Seconds later, he pulls away and leaves the dressing room, pulling his hair...

“He’s 40, filthy rich, and off-limits. I’m 21, bratty, and bored. Trapped together on an island—with secrets, tension, and no escape.” All Salvi wanted was to get out of trouble. But what she found was her billionaire godfather’s forbidden past… —and maybe, something more dangerous than punishment: Desire.

Not any seconds have passed , when he didn't think about Hazel, although he have a urge to taint her soul; to imprison her in his cage forever, but one thing was sure which hasn't changed in these restless years_ his lust for her body.

Dia. Pria tampan, usianya menjelang 40 tahun. Statusnya duda anak satu. Tapi meskipun begitu, wanita rentang usia 25-50 tahun pasti melirik dua kali ke arahnya. Dia. Wanita cantik, dewasa dan mandiri. Usianya 25 tahun. Mungkinkah dia mau menjadi istri seorang duda beranak satu?

Goal is the festival of football, the striker creates happiness, the goalkeeper is the defeatist, the game breaker. Eduardo Galeano It was a few seconds before Heldar Xerxes died. All he had in mind was football ... He was born with football, lived with football, and died with football. However, when he opened his eyes again, he encountered something unexpected ...

Five years ago, Aaron Hunter personally sent her to prison. Five years later, he ruined her innocence at her wedding. When the misunderstanding cleared up, the man turned into a spoiled wife maniac. Mr. Hunter, on the eve of Valentine's Day, let us celebrate a little ~ how do you celebrate? To celebrate, we get divorced. The man thought for a few seconds, to celebrate, a bed is enough.

Vea wanita berumur 20 tahun harus menikah dengan seorang pria bernama Wiliam yang usianya sudah menginjak 40 tahun, dan dia dijadikan istri keempat. Dia harus menikahi Wiliam atas dasar paksaan karena dituduh mencuri sebuah ponsel genggam yang raib akibat jambret menggunakan pakaian dengan warna yang sama dengannya. Akankah pernikahan itu membawanya dalam kebahagiaan? Atau sebaliknya?

Sheravina Danilova, seorang model seksi blasteran Rusia, terpaksa menikah dengan Kevin Alejandro Bagaskara, duda 40 tahun yang merupakan mantan suami dari Selena bibi Sheravina karena sebuah insiden satu malam. Kevin adalah seorang chef sekaligus pemilik restoran, baik, jujur, tampan dan juga sangat mapan. Namun sayangnya tak bisa memberikan keturunan kepada Selena sehingga membuat Selena menceraikannya.

Davina has heard a lot of things about the wolf academy. An academy where wolves get trained to join the high wolves from the status of an omega. She gets really lucky when a letter of nomination was dropped before her door step. Now she would get the chance to compete for a position in the wolf academy and become a warrior in 40 days. But little does she know what she got herself involved in after meeting Alpha Raiden. The most powerful Alpha in the world.