Broken Things Jodi Picoult

Malakai De Luca runs a criminal empire of assassins, killers, drug dealers, you name it. He makes the orders and his best friend Alec does the killing. Until one day a beautiful blond girl named Eden Salvatore, broke up with Alec because of his profession. Years later when Malakai and Eden meet, what happens when Malakai offers the same job to Eden, and she accepts, without knowing this was also her ex's boss? When Malakai takes her halo and breaks it in two, creating 2 horns instead? And what happens when Alec finds out, the growing tension between his best friend/boss and his ex being something he hates? But, Eden wasn't the reason why. Malakai was. A love triangle with only 1 winner.

On his 24th birthday, Tyson receives an ultimatum: he has one year to find a wife, or his father will refuse to pass down the family legacy. Tradition demands a married heir, but settling down is the last thing Tyson wants—until a chance encounter with a captivating stranger leaves him haunted by the memory of her touch. Tess believed her life was perfectly on track. Freshly graduated and engaged to a member of one of her town’s most prominent families, she was ready to embrace her future. But everything shatters when she walks in on her fiancé and best friend in a betrayal she never saw coming. Heartbroken, she flees without a plan—only to collide headfirst into a complication she never expected.

Seorang putri dari mantan mafia yang telah lama diasingkan, terpaksa harus kembali ke Inggris untuk menjalani perjodohan yang telah diatur. Grassiela Stamford, begitu terkejut ketika mengetahui bahwa pria yang akan menjadi suaminya adalah lelaki asing yang pernah ia lihat belasan tahun silam. Mungkin pria itu tidak mengenalinya, mungkin juga pertemuan mereka dulu adalah sebuah kebetulan. Untuk pertama kalinya hati Grassiela berbunga. Namun seiring berjalannya rencana pernikahan, Grassiela menemukan fakta bahwa pria itu ternyata lebih licik dan lebih kejam dari dugaannya. "Aku bukan bagian dari orang-orang yang bisa kau kendalikan. Dan asal kau tahu, aku tidak akan pernah melupakan pertemuan ini," ucap Grassiela dingin bersama tatapan tajam pada pria di hadapannya. James Draxler berjalan mendekat. Tatapannya yang mendominasi membuat wanita itu menahan gugup. Lantas ia berkata di sela rahangnya yang mengetat, "jangan lupakan juga mengenai hubungan ini!" Murder and marriage Ambition and rapacious Manipulative and jealousy Wellcome to dark and hurt story BROKEN FLOWER Another side of agreement

Lena Mitchell had always believed in fairy tale promises—love conquering all, a happy ending within reach. Her life with Daniel, a billionaire embodying her dreams, seemed perfect. Their courtship was a whirlwind of luxury and charm, but once married, cracks began to show. Late nights, unexplained absences, and Daniel’s growing distance hinted at trouble. Lena ignored them until she found undeniable proof of his betrayal: texts, photographs, and evidence of an affair with the alluring Cassandra Morgan. The revelation shattered Lena’s world, turning her once-idyllic life into a prison of deceit. Yet, Lena refused to be broken. Determined to uncover the full extent of Daniel’s duplicity, she resolved to confront him and expose every lie. Her journey would be perilous, diving deep into Daniel’s shadowy world and the dangerous figures within it. But Lena was resolute; she would reclaim her life, confront the betrayal, and emerge stronger from the wreckage of her shattered dreams.

Tak banyak hal yang dapat aku ceritakan. Tentang hidupku masih saja sama, sama-sama berantakan dan tak terkendali. Kumatikan diriku, hatiku bahkan hidupku setelah semua hal buruk menimpaku. Ku tutup diriku, menjadi lelaki tak berguna dan tak bermaya.

Saat amarah menguasai diri seseorang apapun akan dilakukannya untuk melampiaskan kemarahanya seperti Hilman Junanta yang membunuh Karina dengan tangannya sendiri. Kejadian itu berdampak buruk pada psikologis Lilian Junanta anak kedua dan putri kesayangan pasangan Hilman Junanta dan Karina. Menyaksikan papa dan mama bertengkar setiap hari sudah membuat Lili, nama panggilannya. Muak! Dan lebih memilih mengurung diri dikamar sepulang sekolah. Apalagi melihat papa membunuh mama dengan kedua tangannya. Setelah insiden pembunuhan itu berdampak buruk terhadap lingkungan dan kehidupan yang dijalani Lili. Disekolahpun. Kini. Lili diasingkan dianggap sebagai anak seorang pembunuh. Teman-temannya serentak mundur dari list pertemanan. Lili yang sifatnya ceria secara perlahan menjadi pribadi yang tertutup. Begitu juga dengan cinta pertamanya Aliando Jacob. Memilih menjauh darinya. Dengan alasan yang sama yaitu karena dirinya anak seorang pembunuh. Lagi-lagi ia ditinggalkan dengan alasan anak seorang pembunuh Aliando Jocob adalah orang pertama dan terakhir yang ia harapkan tinggal disisinya namun ia juga kehilangan harapannya tersebut. Karena Alinado Jacob mundur teratur dari hidupnya. Tidak ada lagi alasan untuk hidup bukan?

On a tragic winter night a young child is kidnapped from her pack. She is raised and tortured by her kidnapper. She escapes and in a twist of fate she ends up in her mates territory. She meets her mate after waking up from a car accident. Growing up she was told that her family hated her and abandoned her. In reality, they spent all those 16 years looking and hoping to find her. The fateful car crash brings her to her mate and her long lost family. Will she be able to heal from the past or will she remain forever broken? Artemis and her wolf Arya are both in need of healing. Arya gets an instant connection with her mate, but knows they have a long road ahead of them. Artemis doesn't trust anyone after all she has been through. **there is violence, torture, rape, sex, and suicide attempts in this story so you are warned ahead of time** ~Mating the EMT is a side story from this one, but they can be read separately

Once you taste it, you’ll never be the same. Carnal Cravings is a collection of sizzling, addictive stories where desire reigns supreme and temptation lurks in the shadows. From forbidden encounters that defy morality to slow-burning seductions that ignite into uncontrollable flames, each tale explores the raw, unfiltered side of love, lust, and longing. Step into worlds where innocence is shattered, trust is tested, and pleasure is the ultimate sin. Every page drips with tension, every encounter pushes limits and every story leaves you craving more. Perfect for fans of dark romance, BDSM, MM, GG, BBC, voyeurism, orgies, taboo love, age gap... Every page drips with heat, every story tempts you to read just one more chapter— until you’re breathless, wanting, and undone.

"Yes, us. I don't want to marry you," Luna stated, her gaze fixed on Lucas's face, devoid of expression. "So, you're going to marry the pianist then?" Lucas guessed, causing Luna to become more certain that the man in front of her was already aware of everything. "Of course. I love him, so I will marry him," Luna replied, observing Lucas's reaction carefully. "But this time, I need this marriage," Luna continued, dismissing Lucas's scoffing smile. "And?" Lucas asked. "We'll make a prenuptial agreement," Luna declared. "Do you think I'll agree?" Lucas responded dismissively. "You have to agree. Whether you like it or not, we're going to make a prenuptial agreement," Luna insisted, prompting a threatening smile from Lucas. "Luna Estrada, you're too confident. Do you think I'd agree to this marriage? I even declined it," Lucas replied, belittling her. "We're not going to make a prenuptial agreement because we're never going to get married," Lucas added, causing Luna to clench her fists as if she had been rejected by the man before her. How could Luna Estrada face rejection? She couldn't allow it to happen. "Hahahahah." Luna forced a laugh, attempting to make it sound mocking to Lucas, although at this moment, she wished she could throw her heel at Lucas's head. "Then why did your grandfather force my grandfather to persuade me to accept this marriage, huh?" Luna said with traces of laughter in her voice, emphasizing each word. "Are you serious?" Lucas asked, his face showing mockery. "Didn't you ask your grandfather who would marry you? Weren't you suspicious? Who knows, maybe your grandfather was referring to my own grandfather, trying to match us," Luna's inner thoughts raced, attempting to calm herself.

Rai, a 17 year old boy, was abandoned by his father, leaving him to take care of his mother and little sister. Life was great for him until one day, when he somehow got framed for murdering his own 2 year - old sister and mother. When he realised he didn't have any reason to live on, he tried to end his life once and for all. But fate decided to give him another chance. He woke up to find himself in an orphanage named Peace Blossoms Orphanage, which took great care of him and loved him dearly. He was happy again...but it wasn't long before his life was turned upside down when he became a serial killer's target. He soon realized that his forgotten past was related to the orphanage and began encountering the dark secrets that lied within.