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"Are you a good girl?" He asked in a husky voice reserved only for her. "Yes." She could barely calm her erratic breathing to squeeze that out. "Yes, What?" He loosened his chokehold on her neck in an uninterested manner, making her squirm underneath him impatiently. "Yes, Alpha!" She moaned as he tightened his grip on her neck, not too much to restrict breathing, but just enough to show who was in control. "Now, tell me what would you like me to do to you. Say it in detail." He leaned closer and his hot breath fanned her ear, sending delicious tingles down her body. What had she gotten herself into? . Zoe Simmons had a good life. She was the Beta's daughter, in love with her boyfriend. She didn't get her wolf at sixteen like normal werewolves which was stressful, but she stayed hopeful. She trained well and was looking forward to a happily ever after. That was until a new girl was introduced to the pack at the weekly meeting and Zoe noticed how her long-term boyfriend, John, couldn't keep his eyes off of her. But that was only the beginning of her troubles. John replaced her father as the next beta and framed him for embezzlement. Began blatantly cheating on her and then broke off their relationship, only to invite her to his engagement. Heartbroken and lonely, Zoe bumped into a mysterious stranger who reeked of power. Read to find where one night of passion can lead to. What happens when one finds their mate but loses them to their own indecision an then has to run after them to seek forgiveness and a second chance?

Sebelum terkenal sebagai model, Tania telah lama menjadi sugar baby dari Gerald Bentley, seorang pengusaha kaya raya yang memiliki banyak perusahaan yang bergerak di berbagai bidang. Sejak bercerai dengan Catherine, istrinya, Gerald enggan menikah lagi dan justru memilih untuk mengisi liburannya dengan ditemani Tania selama dua tahun terakhir. Begitu dimanjakannya Tania hingga Gerald memasukkan gadis itu ke Magical Entertainment, perusahaan agensi miliknya dan Tania pun langsung terkenal. Gerald memberikan segala yang Tania inginkan dan membuat gadis itu bisa menikmati kehidupannya yang begitu mewah. Gerald mengerti bahwa sebagai wanita muda, Tania pastilah menginginkan kisah cinta "normal" seperti pada umumnya. Ia membiarkan Tania dekat dengan pemuda manapun namun tetap merahasiakan fakta bahwa Tania adalah sugar baby-nya. Selama dua tahun lamanya Tania tak terpikir untuk menjalin hubungan dengan pemuda mana pun karena ia sibuk menikmati pekerjaannya sebagai model, hingga akhirnya ia berkenalan dengan Davin, lelaki tampan seusianya, pemilik Casualads, brand pakaian terkenal di Paris. Keduanya begitu jatuh cinta dan menjalin hubungan selama beberapa bulan sebelum akhirnya memutuskan untuk melangkah ke jenjang yang lebih serius. Davin dengan begitu bersemangat membawa Tania untuk berkenalan dengan kedua orang tuanya, namun betapa terkejutnya Tania saat mengetahui bahwa ayah Davin adalah Gerald, pria yang selama ini menjadi sugar daddy-nya.

Once a powerful heir, admired for his wealth, charm, and success, he had everything anyone could dream of until a tragic car accident changed everything. Now, confined to a wheelchair, he’s no longer the man people once adored. Instead, he’s a target for mockery, a fallen CEO who is left in the shadows, abandoned by those who once worshipped him. She, the neglected daughter of her family, has spent her life in the shadows, overshadowed by her perfect sister. Her family’s indifference fuels her determination to escape, and a chance contract marriage becomes her way out. Neither family cares about their opinion; this marriage is simply a means to an end. In a dimly lit room, the disabled CEO glares at her, "What do you want from me, woman?" She crouches beside him, her gaze focused on his injured legs. "Do you know your legs can be healed?" Unbeknownst to him, she is not just his wife, she is his redemption. With her help, his body heals, his confidence returns, and his rise to power begins anew. As the world watches in disbelief, the disabled CEO becomes the man they thought they had lost forever. Women once again chase after him, but there’s one thing they don’t know he is already devoted to his wife, the woman who stood by him through it all. "Sweetheart, meeting you was my greatest fortune," he whispers, gazing at her with love and gratitude.

‼️‼️⚠️⚠️🔞🔞 BACAAN DEWASA! 🔞 BOCIL MINGGIR DULU! Hari itu Andrea Bougenville melarikan diri dari jerat pernikahan yang diatur oleh kakak tiri dan ibunya. Di tengah pelarian, seorang pria tampan menolongnya. Sementara Xavier Xarxas sudah muak didesak oleh orang tuanya agar segera menikah dan memberikan keturunan untuk keluarganya. Tetapi, pada saat hari pernikahannya tiba, pengantin wanitanya justru melarikan diri. Andrea bertemu Xavier, dia tidak tahu jika penyelamatnya adalah pria yang tidak ingin ia nikahi! 📌BUKAN SEKUEL

TRIGGER WARNING!!! This book is a very dark romance. Alpha Keegan is everything 18+, and he enjoys being bad without craving repentance. If you're not into dark romance, in the name of everything holy, please do not read this!!! **** "My darkness is coming. Not even the brightest torchlights can shield you from it," he said with the most cruel smile she had ever seen, "You are like heaven, yet I crave to drag you into the depths of Hades with me... Why, little one?" His warm breath caressed her neck, a whimper escaping her lips. ... Alpha Keegan, a ruthless man who carries the anger of a thousand men, was feared and respected by even Alphas older than him. He prided himself in being evil and held no desire for redemption. He took extreme pleasure in executing witches as they were a stain to the world. Sheera, an extremely beautiful lady, wanted nothing but a happy life. But her beauty became her curse when she was brought to serve a man whose icy heart craved only the taste of her innocence. Alpha Keagan. She wished to get far away from him because she knew for sure he'd have her killed the moment he discovered her biggest secret. But he wouldn't let her go. Not when he wasn't done tainting her very soul. Keegan's dark heart had no place for love. Pleasured by six mistresses, he never knew that one of them was THE CURSE while another was THE BLOOD. What happens when he finds himself obsessed with Sheera beyond comprehension? And what happens when he finds out Sheera's secret, which unleashes his worst nightmare? Was Sheera the CURSE or the BLOOD? This would be the most twisted, suspenseful book you'd ever come across. Brace yourselves!

In a world where family ties and business deals are intertwined, Ivy Smith finds herself trapped in a nightmare. Her father's company is struggling, and the only way to save it is by forming an alliance with the powerful Blackwood family. The cost? Ivy's hand in marriage to Victor Blackwood, a ruthless and cunning man with a reputation for getting what he wants, no matter the cost. Ivy is devastated. She's always been a strong-willed and independent person, and the thought of being tied to someone like Victor is unbearable. But her family's situation is dire, and she feels she has no choice but to accept the arrangement. As the wedding preparations begin, Ivy's brothers - Ethan, Lucas, and Julian - are fiercely protective of her. They know Victor's true nature and are determined to keep her safe. But they're also bound by the agreement, and their hands are tied. Victor, on the other hand, is determined to break Ivy's spirit. He's cruel, manipulative, and has a hidden agenda. He sees Ivy as a trophy, a way to solidify his family's power and control. And he'll stop at nothing to get what he wants. As Ivy navigates her new reality, she must find a way to survive Victor's abuse and manipulation. She's trapped in a gilded cage, with no escape in sight. But she's determined to fight back, to find a way out of this nightmare and take control of her own destiny. The story is a dark, twisted tale of love, family, and power. It's a tale of survival and rebellion, of one woman's fight against the forces that seek to control her. Will Ivy find a way to escape Victor's clutches, or will she be forever trapped in this living hell?

Warning!! Terdapat beberapa adegan dewasa! Harap bijak dalam membaca. Aliika harus menerima kembali Sagara, cinta pertamanya yang pergi begitu saja meninggalkan gadis itu tanpa alasan. Kini mereka berdua harus terikat status tali pernikahan lewat perjodohan. Aliika berusaha untuk membuat Sagara luluh karena sedari awal laki-laki itu menolak untuk dijodohkan dengan Aliika. Penolakan itu bukan tanpa alasan, Sagara telah memiliki pacar dan ia sangat menyayangi pacarnya itu. “Pernikahan kita bukan atas dasar cinta Al. Dan aku rasa kita perlu membuat perjanjian yang akan memudahkan kita untuk jalani hubungan ini.” Aliika langsung mengalihkan pandangannya dari Sagara. “Perjanjian apa kak?” tanya Aliika. “Aku mau kamu bisa nerima hubungan ku dengan Soraya.” ucap Sagara. Aliika langsung menoleh ke arah Sagara dengan tatapan tak percaya. Menyandang status sebagai istri dengan suami masih mencintai wanita lain, apakah Aliika dapat mempertahankan pernikahan ini dan mengembalikan Sagara di pelukannya atau malah sebaliknya? Ketika Aliika berusaha untuk merebut hati suaminya, mantan pacar Aliika kembali datang membawa kehangatan yang belum pernah Aliika dapatkan dari Sagara.

(21+) Harap bijak dalam membaca dan selalu berpikir positifRae Catalina adalah seorang perempuan cantik, yang juga merupakan sesosok pembunuh berdarah dingin. Tangan lembutnya yang terlihat lemah, ternyata mampu menghabisi siapa saja tanpa mengenal target buruannya. Karena satu dan lain hal, suatu hari ia terjebak oleh mangsanya sendiri. Dan hal tersebut, telah memaksanya untuk melakukan sebuah pernikahan dengan pria yang bernama Gerardo Ignacio.Laki-laki yang dimaksud, adalah seorang CEO dan pimpinan Mafia kejam yang menyukai hal-hal gila dan tidak pernah memandang sebelah mata siapa saja yang mengusiknya.Rae yang selalu merasa tersiksa dalam pernikahan palsu itu, akhirnya berniat membuat satu rencana baru untuk melenyapkan suami yang sekaligus adalah musuh baginya.Mampukah Rae menghabisi Gerando dan kembali pada hidupnya sebagai seorang pembunuh berdarah dingin? Atau, akankah ia tetap terjebak dan selamanya menjadi budak dari Gerardo?

18+ Semua berawal dari kejadian yang mengharuskan Rachel berurusan dengan pria angkuh namun berwajah malaikat. Pria angkuh bernama Royan tersebut pada akhirnya kini menjadi suaminya, walaupun ia juga yang membuat Rachel kehilangan pekerjaannya sebagai customer service. Hidup Rachel semakin tak tertebak arahnya, saat ia mengetahui bahwa dirinya akan menjadi ibu dari seorang pria kecil tampan bernama Reyhan. Banyak orang mengira bahwa pria yang memiliki segudang harta tersebut tidak benar-benar mencintai Rachel, dan hanya menjadikan Rachel sebagai pelarian dari tunangan yang dibencinya saat itu. Hal tersebut semakin terasa nyata mengingat hingga hari ini pun, ibu Royan belum merestui hubungan mereka. Lalu apa alasan sebenarnya dari pernikahan mereka? Apakah kehidupan pernikahan mereka akan berjalan lancar? Bagaimana perasaan Royan yang sebenarnya pada Rachel? Mari cari tahu jawabannya!

Sequel My Husband My Darkness!!!Pernikahan impian yang berhasil Shanum dan Abizar capai nyatanya bukan akhir dari tujuan hidup mereka. Karena mencapai impian mereka nyatanya lebih mudah dari mempertahankannya. Kisah pernikahan mereka dimulai dari sini. Ketika kesibukan membuat waktu kebersamaan mereka berkurang juga buah hati yang dinanti-nanti menjadi kendala tersendiri dalam pernikahan mereka. Ditambah kembalinya seseorang dari masa lalu yang menguji perasaan masing-masing.Akankah Shanum dan Abizar berhasil mempertahankan pernikahan mereka atau malah ada jalan lain menuju kebahagiaan mereka nanti?