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Samantha Jones has lived most of her life in a small village she can't await to escape. No matter her story and background, she has worked ridiculous hard to reach her dream college in Oxford. She'll be finally getting out of all that bad gossip and join a college life with her dear missed friend Emily Black. She hasn't seen Emily ever since Emily left the village five years ago. Both of them want to let the past drop and be reckless for the first time in life. Boys, booze, party, a typical student life. Samantha didn't reckon, to ever see Jacob Baker again. Especially not in her dream college. Jacob also left five years ago. To be precise, he ditched her during the worst time of her life. A hurt and betrayal that changed her whole attitude and his at the same time. He isn't the cute boy he used to be. Jacob Baker has turned into a hot womanizer with attitude issues. But he is also the ultimate party master. Seeing Samantha again stresses both their worlds. ⚠️ ⚠️⚠️Warning steamy/ explicit graphic contents and mature language! Also contains traumatic scenes! Read at own risk, not suited under 18.

I, Alpha Lake Rush of the Rush Pack, hereby reject you, JoJo Wyatt, as my mate. However, you will need to keep working to pay off your debt." "Wait, what?" At the tender age of eleven, JoJo Wyatt had been forced to grow up faster than most. Coming from a challenging family background with a distant father and a fragile mother, JoJo realized early on that she had to take responsibility for herself and her younger sister. Her focus was solely on survival—love and romance held no appeal for her, especially after a devastating experience. She swore off relationships with men, but that changed when she began working for him in an unconventional role, trying to pay off roughly 7.8 million dollars for her mother’s hospital treatments. Alpha Lake Rush, 30, was known as the most formidable Alpha in the country. Though burdened by his own struggles, he had learned to be strong and decisive. His past experiences had led him to reject two of his mates. But when fate brings him JoJo, who is working to pay off her debt, everything changes. What happens when his destined mate turns out to be the one person he never expected—his third chance mate?

As the only daughter of a casino magnate, I have grown up surrounded by danger and betrayal. To keep me safe, my father has raised nine bodyguards from a young age. After I come of age, he asks me to choose one of them as my fiance. Everyone expects me to pick Harry Hunt, the man I have secretly loved for years. But I do not—not after what happened in my previous life. On the day of our engagement, I was kidnapped, and my hands were pierced with poison-tipped spikes. Tortured and desperate, I called Harry for help. His response still haunts me today. "Victoria, stop with these games. Your location shows you're still in the hotel suite. Trying to pull these pity stunts just to keep me to yourself? Pathetic." With another woman laughing in the background, I closed my eyes and gave up. As the iron cage sank beneath the waves and the sea filled my lungs, my life ended. Then, I open my eyes and find myself back on the day my father asked me to make a choice. This time, Harry's name is the first I cross off the list. But why is he crying and begging me to marry him at my engagement banquet with Jeffrey Reed?

At the height of her ballet career, Sienna’s life was brutally shattered when her ex-boyfriend maliciously broke her legs. She fell into despair, and when she climbed to the rooftop to end it all, I was the one who saved her. I gave up a million-dollar salary for her sake. I spent ten years as her golden agent watching her starting from a background actor and becoming a superstar. When she reached the pinnacle of fame, she publicly declared her love for me. Our love story was hailed as the last fairy tale of the entertainment industry. I stood by her through her lows, and she held my hand through the glory. However, on the day I proposed… Her ex-boyfriend stormed in and publicly claimed that Sienna was carrying his child. His face was full of arrogance, and his eyes brimmed with provocation. “Every night, she throws herself at me like an animal. “You think she loves you? Her heart, her mind, it’s all mine.” I felt as if I had been struck by lightning. My mind went blank. I turned to Sienna. She pressed her lips together, remained silent and offered no explanation. At that moment, my heart shattered into pieces.

“Bumi ini nyaris musnah. Tapi, bukankah itu lebih baik?” ucap gadis muda dengan tatapan kosong. Beberapa kali ia mengumpat dan memukul kepalanya. Tapi ia sadar, semuanya tidak akan sama seperti yang ia harapkan. Ia berpikir dan mulai tertawa, akankah semua yang terjadi, biarlah terjadi begitu saja. Tidak perlu ada perubahan. “Hahaha, untuk apa aku membantu mereka? Jika memang mereka mati, bukankah itu takdir?” ucap gadis itu sekali lagi. Bulir air mata tak bisa terhentikan kali ini. Saat itu, berpasang-pasang mata mungil menatap dengan penuh harap. Namun, gadis muda itu hanya bisa menyalahkan dirinya atas apa yang telah terjadi. Ia sadar, semua hal berharga dalam hidupnya sudah tidak ada. Ia sadar, bahwa apa yang ia lakukan bertahun-tahun lalu, akan berakhir seperti ini. Namun apa daya seorang gadis muda yang hanya ingin membuat semuanya baik-baik saja. Yang ia tau, di dalam lubuk hatinya hanya ada tekad untuk terus berjuang. Ya, inilah mimpi Liana, gadis muda itu.Cover edit by Canva, background by pexel.

Audrey, dressed simply with her golden hair hidden under a faded cap, appeared to be a struggling young woman. However, she was actually the daughter of a wealthy tycoon, living in secrecy to avoid those who only sought her fortune. Tired of being valued for her money rather than for who she was, Audrey pretended to be from a poor background in search of true love. In this disguise, she met Alan, a charming architect with big dreams. Their love flourished, and they married in a small, nature-filled ceremony, away from her luxurious life. Unfortunately, their bond began to unravel when Audrey secretly hired Alan as CEO of her father’s company, hoping to help him succeed. While he initially thrived, the ambition that came with the position changed him, and he grew distant. Heartbroken, Audrey discovered that Alan had found comfort in another woman, believing her to be the true tycoon’s daughter. This betrayal left Audrey questioning love itself. Just when she was ready to give up, Michael entered her life. A kind-hearted aspiring businessman, he appreciated Audrey for who she truly was and urged her to embrace her identity, emphasizing that love is about connection, not status. How will Audrey reveal her true identity? What will happen to her ungrateful husband and those against her?

Opposites attract in this sexy South Beach new adult romance From the moment party planner Adam Beller locks eyes with sexy Cuban-American builder Javier Marisco at a Miami Beach Publix, sparks fly. Though they come from different worlds, neither can resist the immediate, magnetic pull between them. Over stargazer lilies and passionate lovemaking, Adam and Javier fall hard and fast. But their relationship is soon tested by the shadows hanging over Javier's life - his traditional Latin background that makes him fearful of living as an out gay man, family tensions, and the shady business dealings of Adam's biggest client. To build a future together, carefree Adam must learn to knuckle down and fight for what matters most, while reserved Javier must find the courage to step fully into the light. Watching these opposites attract, grow, and find their way will keep you breathlessly turning pages. Funny, sexy, heartfelt and engaging, Mi Amor follows Adam and Javier on an emotional rollercoaster ride from South Beach to New Jersey and back again, as they learn to balance their differences, face their fears, and commit to a life together. If you love a steamy yet substantial m/m romance, pick up this satisfying standalone novel from Neil S. Plakcy.

Born into a blended family, Chantelle grew up on the sidelines, raised with love by her grandmother after her mother's death. Shut out by her father Gérard, dominated by his new wife Rhonda, and relegated to the background behind her pretentious stepsister Mégane, she learned to survive in silence. When her grandmother is diagnosed with a terminal illness, Chantelle's world crumbles. With no family support and overwhelmed by medical bills, she accepts a desperate proposition: one hundred nights for one million euros, with a wealthy man whose identity she will never know. The rules are simple. A blindfold over her eyes, a stranger's touch, and silence. He never speaks. She never sees. He leaves her with anonymous bank transfers... and the haunting scent of his perfume as her only memory. Twelve nights pass. Then, forced by her father to attend a family dinner, Chantelle comes face to face with Mégane's fiancé: Collen Wilkerson—the cold, unapproachable CEO of the powerful corporation where she works as a simple employee. He is a man she knows only from a distance. Arrogant. Untouchable. But when he steps closer, a familiar scent wraps around her, and the world stops. It's his perfume. The same as the masked man. She has already spent twelve nights in his arms. And there are still eighty-eight to go.

"Andaikan saja dulu kalau kita jadi dan sudah menikah, mungkin kita juga akan mempunyai seorang anak seusia Gita, " ucapnya dengan senyuman cinta yang bisa kurasakan. "Key, apa kamu bahagia selama ini tanpa aku?"  Tuhan, kenapa Engkau mempertemukan kami lagi? Sudah lama aku belajar mengikhlaskan dan melupakan dia. Apa ini ujian-Mu yang harus aku hadapi? Bahkan dia datang saat yang tak tepat. Saat aku sudah mempunyai Mas Ikbal dan Gita. "Maafkan aku, Key. Tapi jujur, aku masih belum bisa melupakanmu. Aku masih mencintaimu sama seperti dulu, bahkan cintaku kini semakin besar untukmu." "Kamu adalah alasan aku bertahan hidup sampai sekarang," sambungnya sambil mengelus dan mengecup pucuk kepalaku. "Kamu tak mencintai suamimu, kan? Katakan, tidak, Key." Dia seolah mengetahui isi hatiku. Bukan, aku bukan tidak mencintainya, tetapi rasa cintaku lebih besar untukmu, Bas. Namun, bagaimana aku bisa berkata jujur kepadamu? Aku tidak bisa menghianati suami yang sudah baik dan bersikap lembut saat kamu meninggalkanku. Bagaimana kisah selanjutnya? Ada baper, sedih pilu, senang seperti merasakan jatuh cinta lagi. Ada yang terluka, ada yang tersaingi, ada yang merasa dirinya paling benar. Semuanya dikupas, dicampur aduk menjadi satu paket.  Apa alasan Bastian meninggalkan Keysha? Apakah Keysha akan memilih baikan dengan Bastian dan menggugat cerai suaminya? Ataukah Keysha akan tetap mempertahankan pernikahannya dengan Ikbal yang sudah membantu membalut luka lama selama Bastian menghilang entah ke mana.

Kehidupan manusia bagaikan sebuah roda yang berputar. Terus berputar, sampai titik darah penghabisan. Tidak akan pernah ada yang berada di atas selamanya. Tidak akan pernah ada yang selalu tertawa bahagia, dan tidak akan pernah ada cinta yang berjalan mulus sampai habisnya nafas kehidupan manusia. Pun, tidak akan pernah ada manusia yang selamanya berada di bawah. Tidak akan pernah ada manusia yang menjadi buruk selamanya, menjadi kotor selamanya, dan ditindas sampai terkubur di bawah tanah. Flora, atau panggil saja Flo, adalah satu dari milyaran manusia di muka bumi Tuhan yang harus dipaksa merasakan manis sampai getirnya kehidupan. Takdir seolah sedang mempermainkannya. Atau, memang inilah kodrat kehidupan manusia yang harus siap menjadi wayang yang dipermainkan oleh Sang Dalang kehidupan? Menjadi korban broken home, hingga dicap sebagai Ayam Kampus, adalah takdir seorang Flora Putri Darmawan. Hingga, takdir mempertemukannya dengan seorang mahasiswa yang tampan dan cerdas, Rasya Gunawan, dan seorang dosen yang hatinya sedingin es, pemarah dan kakunya melebihi robot. Namanya, Beni Hamdani. Tidak ada kisah kehidupan dan hubungan yang harus diawali dengan perjumpaan yang manis. Dan, tidak ada kisah kehidupan serta hubungan yang harus berakhir dengan tragis. Flo, Rasya, dan Beni adalah anak-anak manusia yang sedang menjalani takdir, dan hanya Tuhanlah yang Maha Tahu, seperti apa takdir mereka di akhir. Akankah ada akhir yang bahagia, atau masing-masing akan sedih merana?