Atkins Physical Chemistry

Runalla meyakini bahwa pernikahannya akan baik-baik saja, walau sang suami tak pernah memberi perhatian atau sentuhan sedikit pun. Rumah tangga tak biasa--tak banyak dilalui oleh pasutri. Bukankah seharusnya dia bersyukur? Setidaknya, Biru tidak melayangkan pukulan atau makian. Biru hanya memberi sebuah pengabaian emosional yang begitu besar. Runalla selalu memandang segalanya dari sisi positif, maka dari itu, satu per satu celah mulai terbuka. "Kalau aku kayak gini ... nggak papa?" Biru adalah sosok yang rapuh. Membutuhkan rasa sayang sebagaimana anak kecil, yang kebutuhannya tak pernah dipenuhi oleh orang tua. Dan tiba saat di mana lelaki itu memohon. Dengan teramat sangat. Ketika keadaan berputar, menguak segalanya--berbagai masa lalu buruk yang jarang dialami oleh anak kecil. "Kamu jahat banget. Tahu itu, nggak, Runa?" Warning: » abuse (physical, emotional, and sexual) » self harm » suicide ideation » ptsd. #SalahSasaran

Burdened by poverty, Keagan Thompson's life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers the Veilwalker System, a hidden realm of power and opportunity. Chosen as its host, he gains unimaginable riches. With newfound wealth, Keagan embarks on a quest to become the number one hero. But the path to greatness is riddled with challenges. He faces formidable opponents, navigates treacherous alliances, and confronts his inner demons. As Keagan delves deeper into the world of heroes, he realizes the System's generosity has a price. Fame, wealth, and morality intertwine, forcing him to make difficult choices that test his integrity. Joined by diverse allies, Keagan's journey transcends physical strength. He hones his skills, forges unbreakable bonds, and discovers the true meaning of heroism. Thrilling battles, sacrifices, and unexpected twists abound as Keagan strives to claim the title of the number one hero. Can he navigate temptations and stay true to his values? Prepare for a captivating journey where dreams collide with reality and the definition of heroism is tested. Will Keagan rise above the challenges and fulfill his destiny?

Running away was the hardest thing Maria Rostova has ever had to do. But it was the only way she could escape the fate that had consumed her family. The only way she could be free from the darkness. But when she runs straight into the arms of Mikhail Ivanov, a formidable Bravta Kingpin, things take a dangerous turn. Mikhail Ivanov is known as the Devil of the Night. Cerulean-blue eyed, ripped, sleek and stealthy, he was the physical embodiment of danger and the most ruthless Bravta King Russia has ever had. Everything Maria was warned to stay away from. When he propositions Maria, offering to give her a chance to live out her wildest dreams, she accepts. But just like the devil who gives out with his left hand and takes back his right, Mikhail lets her in on his true identity as the little boy whose parents her father had wiped out many years ago, and reveals his elaborate plan for revenge. First, she'll be his guest. Then a prisoner. And finally...his bride.

Elliot Carter never loses. Not to his father. Not to anyone. And definitely not to the infuriating 'golden' boy who suddenly moves into his house. When Elliot’s father marries Asher Brooks’ mother, his already broken world cracks even more. Asher is everything he despises—calm, disciplined, admired by everyone at university. The kind of guy who smiles like he has nothing to prove. From the moment they meet, it’s war. Elliot thrives on pushing buttons. Asher refuses to be provoked. Their fights are sharp, personal, and relentless, until one night, anger turns physical… and something far more dangerous ignites between them. A line is crossed that neither of them can uncross. Asher refuses to feel guilty. Elliot refuses to admit he wanted it. Now they’re trapped under the same roof, and the more they try to hate each other, the more dangerous the attraction becomes. Because this isn’t just rivalry. It’s obsession. And when control becomes the weapon of choice, someone is bound to break. The only question is... Who will break first?

In a world of wealth and power, Giana Marino's life seems perfect as the wife of ruthless millioniare Dante North. But behind closed doors, she's trapped in a toxic marriage. When Dante's great-grandfather passes away, he seizes the opportunity to secure his inheritance - by divorcing Giana due to her scandalous past and marrying actress Piper Lane. Left shattered and destitute, Giana's world is turned upside down. But her life takes a dramatic turn when she's rescued by the enigmatic and seductive Maximilian who offers her a contract marriage in exchange of a job and shelter. But apart from the intense electrical chemistry they share he shocks her when he is introduced as Dante’s Uncle, now not only is she Dante’s ex-wife, she is also now his Step-Aunt. As they ignite in a passionate affair, Giana must confront her past and the danger that follows her. Will Maximilian be her salvation or a new threat? Can she escape her demons and find love in the arms of this mysterious stranger?

Forced to be a mafia lord's doll after getting betrayed by her boyfriend, Taylor has no choice but to conform to the new world she has been thrown into. Then slowly, chemistry, lust, and feral wants start to spark between her and her lord, Michael Rovers, and soon, feelings clutch onto his heart. Compromises are made by him for her, and Michael Rovers suddenly grows obsessed with her. He would do anything to have, to keep and to protect her… even if it means losing a loved one who poses a threat. Time goes on, and soon, secrets are discovered. Michael and Taylor surprisingly find out their pasts are intertwined, and they both become victims who seek vengeance for the pain they've held onto for years. Would Taylor give into the darkness lurking around Michael Rovers and get revenge his way?  Would she stay by his side despite the truths she finds out?  And would Michael hold onto her regardless of what tries to come in between them? Read to find out.

What happens when kindergarten teacher Nicola comes face to face with her high school bully, now a single father to her favorite student, Arabella? Cole Harrington never imagined he'd be raising his daughter alone after the tragic loss of his wife. Struggling to connect with Arabella, he's stunned to see her blossom under the care of her teacher, Nicola. Desperate to give his daughter the stability she needs, Cole proposes an unthinkable solution: marry Nicola, the girl he tormented in high school. Nicola is determined to stay professional, but sparks fly as old resentments and unexpected attraction collide. Can Cole prove he's a changed man and win Nicola's heart? Or will their tumultuous past keep them apart? Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of passion, redemption, and sizzling chemistry in this steamy romance where love might just heal old wounds and create new beginnings. Dive into the fun and fiery journey of Nicola and Cole as they navigate their way from enemies to lovers!

Sebastian Holt is the golden boy of big-time hockey. He is young, unspotted, and publicly reserved. After an "incident" in the playoffs, he is assigned to off-season training with a new club in the rural mountain town of Duskpine. He hadn't expected Rowan Vale, the team's new trainer- brooding, intense, with an odd aura that unnerves and intrigues him. Rowan is a warlock who has renounced magic but when Sebastian shows up, something stirs inside him, something basic. Something ravenous. When the full moon rises, Sebastian finds he's less human than he believed and Rowan was sent to prevent him from becoming what he truly is. Only… they can't appear to stay away from one another. Their chemistry is like a drug, their bodies attracted as the moon to the tide. But perhaps it's not love that's pulling them in because something evil is brewing in Duskpine, and the only method of survival is. It is to surrender to the pull between them. Even if it kills them.

Brooklyn Carson never planned to marry especially not to a cold, calculating billionaire who treats love like a business transaction. But when her brother’s future is on the line, she signs a one-year marriage contract with Dominic Blackwell, the arrogant CEO who sees emotions as liabilities and appearances as currency. The rules are simple: move into his mansion, play the doting wife in public, and don’t ask questions. But nothing about Dominic or this arrangement is simple. Thrown into a world of luxury, secrets, and ruthless expectations, Brooklyn must survive elite family dinners, designer makeovers, and a fabricated love story she’s expected to memorize. Yet as their chemistry turns dangerously real, so does the risk of falling for the man she swore to hate. And just when she starts to play her role a little too well, Dominic’s ex returns with one goal: to burn everything to the ground. Lies. Power. Passion. In a house where nothing is what it seems, love might be the most dangerous game of all.

One wrong move. One dangerous mistake. Miley thought the worst betrayal she could ever face was walking in on her best friend and her boyfriend in bed together. But heartbreak was nothing compared to this—now the mafia wants her dead. The only man who can save her is the last one she should trust: Clifford Alfonso—her ex’s uncle. Cold. Ruthless. Sinfully handsome. His offer is as shocking as it is inescapable: “Marry me, so I can give you all the protection you need. Nothing more…” But nothing between them feels like nothing. His presence ignites heat she can’t ignore, his touch lingers longer than it should, and behind his hard gaze lies a temptation more dangerous than the bullets aimed at her. A marriage forged in blood and necessity. A chemistry that burns hotter with every stolen glance. In Clifford’s world, desire is dangerous… and falling for him might be the most reckless mistake of all.