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When Ava Walker agreed to a marriage she barely understood, it wasn’t love she sought — it was escape. A quiet woman with a past she never speaks of, Ava only wanted to start over. But fate had other plans. Ethan Newton, heir to the Newton Group, was supposed to marry the woman his grandfather handpicked — a polished socialite, perfect for the family name. One mistaken signature, one unexpected bride, and his life took a turn he never saw coming. By the time Ethan realized he had married the wrong woman, it was too late. Divorce wasn’t an option. Trapped in a marriage he never wanted, Ethan’s pride turned cold, his heart colder still. He believed Ava schemed her way into his life — the quiet mask of an ambitious woman. But when danger from Ava’s past returned, and Ethan found himself defending the very woman he swore to despise, everything began to change. In a world of mistaken identities, buried secrets, and love born from hate, Ethan will have to decide: Was she truly the wrong bride, or the only one fate ever meant for him?

"What if I turned out to be someone you'd despise the most?" Calista asked. "Then I'll be there to save you before that thing could happen." That was Clyde's promise to his girlfriend Calista before she mysteriously vanished. It never crossed Clyde's mind that a day would come when he would experience love and be truly in love with someone. When he met Calista, his previously chaotic life became suddenly meaningful. But his joy was ended when one night, he found Calista and her parents dead in their home. Another tragedy that came that almost crashed him was the sudden death of his parents. The perpetrator of these murders is thought to be one of the world's most feared creatures: werewolves. Because of these misfortunes, Clyde vowed that he would avenge his loved ones from these deadly monsters. But what would happen if after many years he finds again his beloved woman whom he thought was long dead? What if he discovers that this woman is now the leader of the werewolves he has long wished to eliminate? Will their love for each other prevail if their fate is to destroy each other's life?

Valerie is a Beta wolf who had everything going on well for her until she came home one night to find her parents brutally murdered. Her world turned upside down from that night. Her mate rejects her, and she is accused by the Pack's council of being responsible for the death of her parents. Because of that, she is demoted to the rank of an omega and subjected to daily torture. Two days to her 18th birthday, she is sold off to a vicious alpha Victor to be his breeder. There at Alpha Victor's Pack, her fate didn't become much better in any way as he derives pleasure from seeing Valerie in pain. But then, as tough as alpha Victor may be, the disruptive feeling of tenderness towards Valerie crept up on him and he finds himself falling for the demoted omega he so much despised. What happens when Valerie finds out that alpha Victor might have a hand in the death of her parents? Why did alpha Victor despise Valerie so much to the point of wanting her dead? How does she navigate the much planned route of revenge for the death of her parents?

Raga, pria berusia 25 tahun, memilih hidup sederhana sebagai penjaga sebuah kos putri di pinggiran kota. Di mata orang lain, ia hanyalah pemuda biasa yang bekerja demi menyambung hidup. Tak ada yang tahu, Raga menyimpan masa lalu kelam yang membuatnya menyingkir dari kehidupan sebelumnya. Hari-harinya terlihat tenang, hingga kedatangan para penghuni baru mengubah segalanya. Gadis manja, janda muda, hingga wanita pekerja keras—semuanya tinggal di bawah atap yang sama, dengan rahasia dan kehangatan masing-masing. Godaan datang tanpa henti. Senyum samar, lirikan penuh arti, dan momen-momen intim yang tak sengaja tercipta membuat Raga harus berjuang menahan diri. Namun semakin ia menolak, semakin kuat tarikan yang menyeretnya ke dalam hubungan terlarang dengan para penghuni kos. Bisakah Raga bertahan menjaga batas, atau justru tenggelam dalam gairah liar yang siap membakar dirinya?

Freya Walker is a woman who just wants to disappear from the world. Her mother died during childbirth, leaving her at the mercy of her treacherous, gambler and alcoholic father who loves to abuse her. Her fellow students in high school despise her for no reason and she is often harassed at her work. She would rather end her life than spend another miserable day on this planet. The only thing holding her back is her little brother. But her life is about to change completely as Cameron MacGyver, the schools most popular bad boy and the future Alpha imprints on her. Suddenly, Freya is sucked into the world of the supernatural where she finds a sense of belonging for the first time in her life. But Freya’s trust has been broken several times and she fears to trust again, let alone love. How can she accept the fact that the boy who had tormented her all through high school was suddenly obsessed with her? Will she give love a chance or will she end up just like her mother, broken and destroyed and six feet under.

Julianna Macey, or Juls for short, is desperate to leave her parents' home. Living at home for her undergrad degree is ruining her social life and making it difficult for her to keep in touch with friends. So when her friend Carlo offers her the chance to move into a student apartment, she jumps at the chance. The only problem is that the available room is shared by his three friends Kyle, Mark, and Kent. As if living with three boys she's never met wasn't bad enough, Kent appears to despise her. When she's around, he makes a mess in the kitchen, never puts his laundry in the dryer, and acts as if she doesn't exist. Despite being good looking, Kent and Juls develop a fierce hatred for one another, and she begins to regret her decision to move in with them. However, because her lease still has a year to run, she is unable to leave. Juls begins to question whether living with boys has any benefits or if she acted prematurely. More importantly, she questions whether or not she and Kent will ever get along as well as why he despises her so much.

BOOK 1 & BOOK 2 Gwyneth's pack was attacked and absorbed by the Eclipse Pack. Her father being the delta of the pack, had to hand over the pack to Alpha Marcus. He had to do this because the alpha, beta, and gamma, had been killed in the struggle. To make the submission complete, Gwyneth was married off to Alpha Marcus against her will. Alpha Marcus was a widower who did not want to get involved with anyone after the death of his mate. Although he is married to Gwyneth, there is no love or desire in their union, and he has also vowed never to touch her or develop feelings for her. Gwyneth is not a soft cookie either, and she refuses to allow him to tame and control her. Her drive is so strong that she frustrates and challenges Alpha Marcus at every given opportunity. Would she be able to blame and despise him for long? Would Marcus be able to keep his vow and never fall? *Warning* Book is rated 18 because it contains sensual scenes and violence (fighting and pack wars), if it is not your cup of tea, kindly walk away from this one and try the other books. 'wink wink' Thank you*

Valerie was the love of Brian’s life but she saw his devotion as manipulation and despise him. After the tragic loss of her mother, Valerie felt she had nothing left to live for and vanished without a trace. Her step-sister, Jane, reveled in her disappearance. Seizing the opportunity, she wove a web of lies - accusing Brian of murdering Valerie. She whispered poison into his parents' ears, claiming they had been lovers before he turned violent. To her delight, they believed her over their own son. Now, Jane had one demand: marriage. To silence her and "protect" their family's reputation, Brian’s parents forced him to agree. But behind his cold obedience burned a deadly resolve - he would kill her before their honeymoon ever began. On the wedding day, Jane stood at the registry in her lavish gown, triumphant. Brian was ready to leave the house with his family, his heart steeled for vengeance. Then, a stranger appeared. A woman no one expected, with a pair of twins in her arms. Secrets will unravel. Blood will spill. And before the night ends, someone will die. Will Brian get his revenge… or will the lies destroy him first?

Sebuah kisah tentang seorang lelaki yang ingin menyelamatkan rumah tangganya dari kehancuran. Imej jelek yang melekat di dirinya membuatnya tidak dianggap.Sumando, kata yang berasal dari bahasa Minang ini memiliki arti sebagai menantu laki-laki, tapi ada tambahan Lapiak Buruak, yang artinya tikar yang sudah jelek sekali. Makna dari Sumando Lapiak Buruak adalah suami yang lebih suka menghabiskan waktu di rumah, berleha-leha dengan anak bini. Lelaki yang malas bekerja mencari nafkah demi menghidupi keluarganya.Tersebutlah Syamil Wafiq, nama lelaki itu. Keberadaannya di rumah sang istri tidak begitu dianggap. Dia cenderung tertutup, dan tidak bisa bergaul dengan orang-orang.Hal itu membuat Shanum Diya-istrinya-merasa bak makan buah simalakama. Suaminya menjadi bahan gunjingan dan lama kelamaan, rumah tangganya berada di ujung tanduk. Bagaimanakah kisah ini bergulir? Akankah Syamil bisa menyelamatkan keluarganya?Sumber gambar:Designed by Freepik

Kebahagiaan dan kehangatan Keluarga harus terenggut darinya. Hidupnya penuh dengan penderitaan. Saat usianya 7 tahun, Zaha harus melihat seluruh keluarganya dibantai oleh penjahat yang masuk ke rumahnya di tengah malam nan gelap gulita. Ibu dan Kakak perempuannya diperkosa persis dihadapannya, sebelum keduanya dipenggal dengan sadis. Zaha harus hidup seorang diri dengan rasa sakit dan dendam yang tidak akan pernah bisa hilang dari dalam dirinya. Tujuannya cuma satu! membalas dendam pada mereka yang telah menghancurkan keluarganya. Namun saat dendam itu berhasil dituntaskannya, semua itu harus ditebus dengan nyawanya sendiri. Padahal selama hidupnya tidak sekalipun ia pernah merasakan apa itu arti bahagia, karena hidupnya hanya diisi dengan kekerasan dan dendam. Saat kritis seperti itulah, semesta menetapkan sebuah takdir baru yang akan dilaluinya. Zaha terbangun dalam wujud seorang remaja. Bagaimana petualangan Zaha dalam wujud barunya?