Beneath The Surface

Beneath the Mafia’s Veil adalah sebuah cerita misteri dengan nuansa gelap dan penuh teka-teki di kota Ravenwood. Kisah dimulai dengan Detektif Leon Ardian yang menyelidiki serangkaian pembunuhan dengan pola aneh, di mana korban selalu ditemukan dengan bunga camellia putih di sisinya. Bersama dengan ahli forensik Evelyn Selene, Leon mulai menyusun potongan-potongan teka-teki yang membawanya pada jaringan kriminal yang lebih besar. Penyelidikan mereka berkembang dari pembunuhan sederhana menjadi pengungkapan operasi rahasia berskala internasional yang melibatkan mafia, senjata biologis, dan konspirasi politik. Cerita ini menggambarkan perjuangan Leon dan Evelyn melawan waktu untuk menghentikan Damian Crowe dan bos kriminal di baliknya. Sepanjang perjalanan, mereka menghadapi ancaman mematikan, teka-teki simbolis, dan keputusan sulit yang menguji moral serta kepercayaan mereka satu sama lain.

SYNOPSIS “Mr Ethan, aren't we rushing things? Are you sure this is what you want in exchange for my company?” Mr Caleb asked “I'm only doing you a favor. There's no potential in it. Or do I take back my offer?” Mr Ethan replied, keeping a straight face. “I didn’t mean to upset you. You can proceed with the signing.” Mr Caleb replied, as he gave his daughter one last look before handing her over. When Emily's family business sways on the brink of collapse, she's forced into a union with the ruthless CEO of the Kingston's Corporations- Ethan. But what Ethan forgets is their passionate past- a wild romance which ends with a heartbreak. Emily doesn't yield totally, she has a secret plan to destroy the Kingston's corporations but finds out she'd be destroying herself if she does. As they navigate their forced marriage, secrets, lies and even truths begin to unravel- one of which includes the devastating return of Ethan's long lost brother, where Emily finds her connection. Will their forced union stir up the love from the past or will the truth destroy them forever?

Résumé : Nathan est un jeune homme comme tant d'autres, tiraillé entre ses désirs profonds et les blessures invisibles que la vie lui a infligées. En apparence, il avance, il vit, il sourit… mais au fond, il est rongé par une peur viscérale : celle d’aimer, de s’attacher, de s’abandonner. Les cicatrices laissées par des échecs amoureux répétés ont forgé en lui un mur de méfiance, une carapace faite de doutes, d’interrogations et de solitude. Un jour, tout bascule. Plongé sans comprendre dans un monde étrange, un univers illusoire où les lois de la réalité semblent s'effondrer, Nathan se retrouve face à ses propres démons. Dans ce théâtre onirique troublant, ses peurs prennent forme, ses cauchemars se matérialisent, et chaque détour devient une épreuve psychologique et émotionnelle. Ce n’est plus seulement une quête de sens : c’est une descente aux confins de lui-même. Mais au cœur de cet étrange voyage, il fait des rencontres. Énigmatiques, bouleversantes, violentes ou lumineuses, ces figures viennent bousculer tout ce qu’il croyait savoir sur lui, sur l’amour, sur le lien à l’autre. Chacune d’elles devient un miroir : tantôt déformant, tantôt révélateur. Elles réveillent en lui des souvenirs enfouis, questionnent ses certitudes, et font éclater ses défenses. Nathan devra alors faire face à la plus grande question de sa vie : pourquoi son cœur a-t-il oublié d’aimer ? Et surtout… peut-il encore apprendre à le faire ? Entre rêve et réalité, chute et rédemption, ce voyage initiatique est celui d’un cœur brisé qui tente de retrouver le chemin de la lumière.

“I will repeat myself that I, Alpha Oswald, make you, Carly Hayes, my concubine because you are my mate!” **** Over the years, Carly Hayes had been striving rather hard just to find a mate among the group of wolves flocking sheepishly around her, each with an enticing proposal. But true happiness eluded her: to have clocked 25 without being mated was indeed a quagmire— her quagmire. Even though her impeccable beauty had managed to compel men into any nightclub or social event she attended. She felt an emptiness in her for her mate, her wolf was getting restless and that made her more determined to find her mate. Along the story, her efforts drove her down to the eclipse pack house where she bowed before the ruthless Alpha Oswald, the cruelest of all alphas, for allegedly being accused of seducing a mated wolf. Alpha Oswald was a man of his word, a man who doesn't leave any stones untouched in getting whatever he wanted, the man any lady in the werewolf world would die for. He was rather shocked as his wolf called out ‘mate’ at just a gaze upon her stunning beauty. Alpha Oswald felt his guards unlocked as feelings grew in him for the unmated wolf before him, he made her his concubine whom he loved with all his heart but was not yet ready to confess his love before her. Their relationship sailed through as it kept blossoming as Nikita, the Luna of the eclipse pack stood as an obstacle to their love. Will Alpha Oswald later confess his love before her? If yes, how would Carly react to this? What will become of Nikita when she finds out about their love? What prevents Alpha Oswald from seeing his mate for many years? Find out in the book.

*Synopsis* In a world where social hierarchy and class distinctions are rigidly enforced, a forbidden romance blossoms between Freye a young slave, and Angus, one of the sons of the plantation owner. Their relationship begins as a secret affair with Angus exercising his privilege and Freye being forced into a situation she can't escape. Freye would spend her days as a slave, working tirelessly under the scorching sun and the oppressive life, and her nights warming the bed of the arrogant young master. Freye could not describe their relationship nor could she refuse the very handsome man. Angus is as intimidating as he is calm, as devious as he is pompous. However, as they navigate the complexities of their feelings for each other, they begin to challenge the societal norms that govern their lives. Especially when threats arise against their secret affairs. When Freye becomes pregnant, Angus is torn between his passion for his unborn child and his deep-seated prejudice against the child's heritage. As the pregnancy advances, Freye finds her own strength and agency, refusing to be bound by the expectations of those around her. As they face the consequences of their actions, Freye and Angus must confront the harsh realities of their world and the secrets they've kept hidden. Will their love be enough to overcome the obstacles in their path, or will the societal norms and expectations tear them apart? This novel explores themes of love, power, and identity, delving into the complexities of human relationships and the ways in which society can suffocate us.

BLURB: Caroline Parker, a struggling artist in the city of Philadelphia never imagined her life would change forever after an encounter with a billionaire at an exclusive art gallery. After a passionate one night stand with the Billionaire, she discovers she is pregnant. Will Caroline overcome the obstacles thrown her way or will these obstacles tear her apart? Find out more in this intriguing story.

Synopsis: Kayla Marshall’s life takes a dark turn when she is forced into a contract with Adrian Blackwood, a ruthless billionaire whose charm is as dangerous as his secrets. What begins as a desperate attempt to save her family quickly spirals into a world of power plays, forbidden desires, and unspoken rules. Bound by Adrian's control, Kayla must navigate a life where trust is a currency and vulnerability is a weapon. As she peels back the layers of his secretive world, she discovers that the lines between dominance and obsession, submission and strength, are far more blurred than she ever imagined. But in a game where Adrian makes the rules, will Kayla find the strength to rewrite them? The stakes are high, the tension electric—and in this world, control is everything.

In the sterile calm of the operating room, Dr. Marcus Valencia is celebrated for his precision, his steady hands healing wounds that others deemed impossible. But beneath the surgeon’s blade lies a heart scarred by a past he’s struggled to bury. When he falls in love, a new chapter begins—until a shocking truth slices through, unearthing a dark secret that binds them both to a night of unspeakable horror. Now, Marcus faces an agonizing choice: fulfilling his duty or answering the resounding call for justice, now lying in front of him. With justice resting in his hands, immerse yourself in a novel where the call of duty, the depths of true love, and the burning desire for revenge for family clash in a poignant struggle.

"You're too fat to be my Luna." Those were the last words Penelope heard from her mate before he rejected her— Before she found him tangled in the arms of her best friend. Broken. Humiliated. Labeled the rejected mate of the Alpha, she ran—straight into the territory of a rival pack, where no one knew her name or her scars. All she wanted was to disappear. To work quietly in the Alpha’s mansion and forget the pain. But then she felt it again. The pull. The bond. Another mate. A second chance. This Alpha is nothing like the first. Dark. Dangerous. Scarred in ways only she can see. But how can she trust fate when the first nearly destroyed her? What if he rejects her too? Because heartbreak once nearly killed her... And this time, it just might.

Clara was forced to do the unthinkable due to dispersion. She put on a mask and turned into a stripper one night in order to save her sister's life, and she ran across billionaire Ethan, drowning in his own grief. After her sister's surgery fails, Clara finds only an unanticipated life developing inside her. Years later, Ethan finds the daughter he never knew and is resolved to retrieve her. One condition, though, is that Clara stays with her child. A dark scheme by Ethan's ex threatens to split them as they negotiate their new reality. Will their past mistakes and current difficulties jeopardise their chances for happiness, or will they be able to find love amid the chaos and danger?