Between The World And Me Sparknotes

Blurb Novah Ledger's ordinary life was turned upside down when her mother fell ill. Desperate to save her, Novah agreed to become a surrogate for billionaire mogul Riana Gunnar, who would stop at nothing to claim his heir. Their pact was simple: Novah would bear his child, and Riana would save her mother. But fate had other plans. An accident made Novah disappear, only to reappear five years later with a child and a shocking revelation: Riana was not the man she thought he was. He was a fearsome, lawless mafia boss. As Riana's empire threatens to crumble beneath the weight of his desires, Novah finds herself caught in a deadly love triangle game. Riana's enemy, Thorne Alder, had rescued her from the accident and has helped her recover her memories. Now she was torn between her loyalty to Thorne and the father of her child, Riana. Will she return to the man who threatens her existence, or will she take a chance on the one person who could destroy him?

I've been overlooked by the Lawson family a hundred times over. On birthdays, they only ever get a cake for my sister, Jocelyn Lawson. When I'm sick, I lie alone in a hospital bed while they fuss around her. I tell myself to tough it out and be a good daughter, but no amount of my endurance ever earns me a drop of their favor. On my wedding day, I think I'll finally get my moment to shine, at least for once. But I'm wrong. My parents, my brother, and even my fiance—Felix Wright, the head of a mafia empire—abandon me to attend Jocelyn's graduation ceremony. They leave me standing alone at the altar, enduring the guests' whispers and pitying glances. But Felix just throws me a cold line. "It's just a wedding. We'll make it up another day." It's not the first time. At our engagement party, Jocelyn whimpers about a stomachache, and he rushes her to the hospital without a flicker of hesitation. I'm left to smile through gritted teeth, making excuses to a room full of guests. That's the moment it hits me. To them, I'll always be the spare. So, I walk away. I pack my bags and carry a secret with me—the child growing inside me. This time, I'm done waiting for their scraps of affection. I'm starting a new chapter in my life, for me and my baby.

"You want me gone that bad fine,I'll leave,its not like I enjoyed your company too" "Shut up human" "Dont you dare raise your voice at me dog" Ok that went too far. He balled up his fists and bit his inner cheek hard. "I dont tolerate disrespect" "Likewise"

BOOK 1&2 "You're already broken, Claire. I broke you, and I'll keep doing it, again and again. Just so you know, you're mine to break, mine to keep, for as long as I damn well please. The sooner you accept that, the better." **** Claire Keys' life fell apart when she was kidnapped and brutalized by Luciano Sebastian, the ruthless leader of the Silver Fox mafia. After losing her parents, she vowed revenge but couldn't even muster the strength to pull the trigger. Fate, however, led her to Don Dada, the infamous head of the Danger Blaze mafia. He made her an irresistible offer, giving her the chance to be close to him and also his sworn enemy, Luciano. After a night of passionate kisses and heated moments, Claire thought she had found a way out. But she soon realized she was caught between two powerful mafia men, each determined to claim her for themselves. To Luciano, she was his property; to Don Dada, she was his lover, a woman his heart yearns for. Now, Claire faces an impossible choice: whom to trust and whom to betray as she seeks to avenge her parents. But in the ruthless mafia world, trust is a dangerous gamble. Will Claire survive the deadly tug-of-war between Luciano and Don Dada? Will she succumb to their desires or fight for her freedom? And could love find a way in the darkness? Danger, desire, and a forbidden love affair. A tale of passion, betrayal, and the ultimate sacrifice.

Vera Lee, an introverted yet lonesome bibliophile who writes for a living, meets Jackson Young, her charming yet secretive next door neighbor on an online book auction of Stephen King's The Shining. The two enter into a last minute bidding war making Vera take matters into her own hands by convincing Jackson to give up. Vera's life changes when Jackson starts to make her heart flutter and race as their lives continue to intertwine. But the secrets he keep are holding her back. With the pandemic going on, is it even wise to enter into a relationship? For someone who's been alone her whole life, can she risk her heart in the middle of the pandemic?

Ayana Ara Titania, mahasiswi pemalas plus penulis tak terkenal yang entah kenapa selalu jatuh cinta pada pemuda yang salah. Dua kali jatuh cinta, dua kali juga patah hati. Seolah dilarang move on, Ayana kembali bertemu dengan dua pemuda yang pernah menolaknya. Bahkan bertunangan dengan salah satunya. Apakah kali ini nasib percintaan Ayana akan lancar jaya seperti jalan tol? Oh, tentu tidak!!! Karena disaat yang bersamaan Ayana mengetahui rahasia gelap kedua pemuda itu, kenyataan bahwa kedua pemuda itu tidak pernah menyukai wanita. "Rasanya aneh melihat dua orang laki-laki yang pernah kusukai saling bermesraan," gumam Ayana linglung.

Lily is a young woman who dreams of opening her own software company. After graduating college, she got a job at Zane Incorporated to learn more about how to run a business. But being around the Zane brothers makes it challenging to focus on her work. What happens when four dominating brothers take an interest in their employee? Will it be true love, or will it be the biggest mistake of their lives?

Athena Delos Reyes is a nineteen year old lady born in a poor family. All that she desires in her heart is to break free from the bondage of poverty. At the age of 11, she witnessed the death of her mother. Consequently, being the eldest daughter, Athena has a responsibilty to be a mother also. For she has a younger sister- Abby. Sadly, the young girl seeks for mother's love. Therefore, Athena's obligation has doubled. She thinks every possible way to land a job but life has been hard for her. It's a sunny afternoon, when she met the love of her life- Elijah Samaniego.They met in a very unusual way. People think they met in a dating app or parties. However, Athena's recklessness brought her to encounter this man. The supposed to be accident turned out to be the beginning of their love story. Elijah, at a first glance can passed as a GQ model. Not only that he seems loads of money but also has a good heart. Fortunately, the man is also attracted to Athena during their first encounter. Coincidentally, he is also a professor to the University attended by Athena. Funny thing is he's the professor of the young lady. Hence, although a student-teacher is forbidden Elijah still pursue her. At first, Athena seems hesitant but her hunger for freedom has blinded her. Therefore, even though she is clueless about Elijah's whole existence, Athea said her yes. The young girl feels that she's been living above the clouds ever since she met him. However, five years had passed but Elijah is still secretive. His love is consistent but transparency is absent. Therefore, Athena decided to conduct an investigation. Without the knowledge of her bestfriend- Bobby. What will be her discovery? and Is she really saved?

"One more step and I will make you regret" He hissed with his burning gaze on me. My body stiffened and I remained still at the same place. His threatening words choked me. I pitied myself for how helpless I'd become. But my intrusive thoughts said otherwise, what if I didn't listen to him and ran further away from him? I felt a pair of hands rise to my shoulder. My breath became unstable feeling his skin on me. "Good girl" he hushed in my ear letting out a silent gasp due the surprise act of his. I think I have just let my mind win over the fear I had for him. ~~~~~~~~~ Aster Di Fazio gets tangled into an arranged marriage with the heir of one the wealthiest families, Adagio Amato-the most feared and filthy rich. He never goes against his parents and hates the idea of commitment. As for Aster, she was a simple girl with a loving heart. She has always been under her parent's shield and was showered with love and comfort-a heart of generosity and happiness. They're opposite to each other in every way possible, but they carry the same last name. This marriage didn't look promising and every member of their family knew that. It is no more than a contract after which all of it will be burned and blown away with wind. Well, that's what everyone thought.

An enthralling Italian romance filled with revenge. Theodore De'leon, a thirty year old smoking hot yet broken billionaire and Mafia lord, seeks to avenge his family's murder by their enemies, the Romanos, which he experienced when he was just a boy. After being Raised by his grandmother, Mrs. Alexandra Galterio, Theodore returns to Italy his homeland 20 years later to fulfill his promise. * Aria Romano, the female protagonist of the story is the first daughter of the Romanos, who lives a life of pretense as the family’s loving daughter, despite her stepmother's disdain and her father's indifference. Theodore manipulates Aria, intending to use her in his revenge plan, but unexpectedly finds himself falling for her. As their relationship deepens, Theodore must confront his grandmother's disapproval against their love as they also face challenging obstacles and discover deep secrets. Will love triumph over vengeance in this intense tale of passion and betrayal?