Ante Meridiem

Bile burned my throat as Jade let out a coquettish little laugh at something Nathan said. The sound cut through me like shattered glass. Last night I had lain naked in his arms, utterly his, believing the rest of our lives would be that perfect. And now...now I was nothing. With terrible comprehension, I finally found my voice. "Nathan, what is this? Who is she?" Though I already knew the horrible truth. Jade turned her doe eyes toward me. "Oh, you must be Terra," she said gently. "I know this is very sudden. But Nathan and I are mates." She looked back at Nathan meaningfully. "Bonded by the goddess." I stared at Nathan pleadingly. "Tell me this isn't true. Please." He met my gaze despairingly. "Terra...I'm so sorry." Jade pressed herself possessively against Nathan's side. He did not resist. "I know this may be difficult for you, Terra. But you must see now that you and Nathan were never truly meant to be." Brittany said with false sympathy.

The story is about a girl named Chantelle who is being controlled by her uncle. She meets a man named Delcan, and she is drawn to him, but she is also afraid of getting close to him. She is struggling to find a way to escape her uncle's control and live her own life.

Savannah C. is the adopted daughter of Mr. Fernando Solidad. Savannah grew up in a loving family, even though she was just adopted. She became the payment for her father's debt, along with her stepsister Sabrina, with this monstrous man, Hendrix Mikael Del Fierro, the heir of the Del Fierro empire. Little did she know this would be the beginning of her miserable life. What would happen if she fell in love with this man? But he can't reciprocate her love, because he was obsessed with her stepsister? Can she continue to push herself in this man's life? Or she will let them find their happy ending?

“You love my heart, but not me.” ---- Living in this world is hard, but living in someone’s heart is more difficult. Arranged Marriage is a thing in a business industry kaya naman hindi na kagulat-gulat na ipapakasal si Freigivel sa isang lalaki para sa business. But, she was going to marry the boyfriend of her heart donor, the daughter of the people who adopt her legally. Makakaya ba niyang pakasalan ang lalaking hindi naman talaga dapat sakaniya? Or she will fight for the freedom she wants even by the means of betraying the people around her. 

Je me suis toujours demandée comment les choses allaient se terminer pour moi... Après avoir perdu mes parents de façon étrange, ma vie n'a plus de sens et mes envies perdent de leur couleur. Mais il a fallut d'un seul renvoi de mon lycée à Wilmington, en Caroline du Nord, pour changer tout ça. Je devais à tout prix m'éloigner de cette ombre qui me hantait, et volait mes sommeils. Mon petit-ami, Jack, s'inquiétait beaucoup pour moi... donc le mieux était de prendre du recul, et aller à Boston, avec la soeur de ma mère. J'ai été sauvée lors d'une balade en moto par un membre de la famille Williams, et cet homme a changé mon existence... mais mon addiction a vite grandit. Sean Williams est devenu ma raison de vivre, mais j'étais pour lui sa raison de tuer. // Date de publication 14 mai 2021 // Couverture : l'auteur

Forced to take her sister's place as bride to the ruthless Lycan King Sebastian, Eleanor faces a marriage filled with cruelty and humiliation. Though she is his destined mate, Sebastian remains blind to their connection, his hatred for her ruining what should have been an unbreakable bond. When her powers emerge on her twentieth birthday, Eleanor finally gains the strength to defy her tormentor. But her bid for freedom ends in tragedy—captured, violated, and left for dead. In her final moments, she makes a desperate plea to the Moon Goddess for a second chance at life. Her wish is granted, sending her back in time with her memories intact and vengeance burning in her heart. But as Eleanor plots her revenge against the Lycan King, she stumbles upon dark secrets that change everything she thought she knew. The web of lies and betrayal runs deeper than she could have imagined, and the true villain may be hiding in plain sight.

You are the bane to my existence, Ethan. Always hovering over me, dictating my life. But I won't let you control my heart." "Oh, Ava, if you only knew the chaos you've stirred within me. You challenge me in ways I never thought possible. I'm captivated by your spirit, your unwavering determination. Let me show you a love that defies expectations, a love that is entirely our own." "I'm not one to be easily swayed by words, Ethan. I need actions, true intentions. Prove to me that this arrangement isn't just another game of power and control." **** In the dazzling world of high society, Ava Sinclair is a force to be reckoned with—a fiercely independent woman who defies conventions and fights for her dreams. But when an arranged marriage binds her to Ethan Morgan, a brooding and enigmatic billionaire, her carefully constructed world is turned upside down. Ava resents the idea of being tied to a man she barely knows, and Ethan is equally reluctant to enter into a loveless union. Yet, as they navigate the intricacies of their forced arrangement, they find themselves drawn to each other in ways they never anticipated. As their initial animosity gives way to unexpected sparks, Ava and Ethan discover a connection that transcends their obligations. But with their families and society watching their every move, will they have the courage to defy tradition and pursue their own desires? Amidst grand balls, scandalous secrets, and whispered gossip, Ava and Ethan must navigate the treacherous waters of high society and their own guarded hearts. Will they succumb to the pressure of societal expectations, or will they dare to chase the love that sets their souls on fire?

Alpha Damon's initial hatred towards Rachel is revealed when they are both forced into an arranged union by their parents, and they can't reject each other because of their parents' alliance Even though they are mates, they don't want to be together "We don't have to do this," I begged him. "You could just reject me so that we can both go our separate ways and you can be with the woman you love." "There's no way in hell I'm giving you the satisfaction," he blatantly refused. "We'll remain mated to each other and I'll enjoy watching you suffer, knowing that you'll never have my heart." Alpha Damon gets lured into a trap by an enemy and he has a near death experience, but Rachel risks her life and comes to his rescue, despite his mistreatment of her This sparks interest in Alpha Damon towards Rachel and it develops into genuine feelings for her, something that is hard for Rachel to comprehend, because he has been cruel to her all this time Throughout their journey, Rachel and Alpha Damon must navigate their own personal struggles and external forces that threaten their bond and their pack

"Take this five billion money. But from now on, you must go and stay away from my son. Moreover, don't let him know about your pregnancy." _______________________________ An arranged marriage forces Belle Kensington to sign a contract marriage with a billionaire who is only after her body. Their marriage doesn't work out after she learns that Mattheo, her contract husband, wants to divorce her after impregnated her. She almost gives up on the marriage, finding Mattheo's divorce papers when the doctor says she won't live long due to a chronic illness she had suffered for 10 years. It was compounded by Sinclair's family that doesn't accept her pregnancy. So, what is the fate of their marriage? With Belle Kensington diagnosed with only 3 months to live before she dies, is revenge the way to fight for her love? Then, how about their secret baby?

Louise est une femme bien sous toutes les coutures. Elle est en couple depuis quelques années avec Paul mais sent leur amour s'essouffler depuis sa rencontre avec Agnès. Louise lutte contre ses émotions qu'elle voudrait taire. Paul la demande en mariage et de l'autre côté Agnès exerce une pression sur elle. Quelle voix écoutera-t-elle ?