Buku Richard Dawkins

It all started with a night. He was a widower looking for a way to release his stress. She was a waitress who had just lost her job. She was also looking for a way to release her stress. They met in a bar and things led to a steamy night. What's next? How will they react when they wake up next to each other? Where will it lead, when they meet each other again in a place where they least expected to meet? ----------------------- "What are you doing here?" Richard asks her, surprised. "Why are you here?" Lilian asks him, surprised. "I am the CEO of this company and this is my building", he answers. "Oh shit, I am here because of some work", she replies. "Well . . . in that case, how about we recreate the steamy night that we spent together once again? I really cannot get you and your body out of my head", he says coming closer to her. "Oh really? Then how about we have a quickie right here and right now on your desk?", she asks with a confident smile. ------------------------------------- Richard Matthews is a widower, billionaire and CEO known for his ruthless ways of treating women. He never had even the slightest respect for the female gender, because of what his wife did to him. Lilian Johnson is a small town girl who came to the big city with so much hopes and dreams. Life was not easy for her, as she had to go through so many obstacles to get to where she was now. What's next for these two? What does the future hold for these two, when they haven't made peace with their past?

In the high stakes world of wealth, philanthropy, and power plays, Shadows of Desire weaves a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. At the center of it all is Sophie Langston, a passionate and driven woman who co-founded a charitable foundation with her long-time business partner and lover, James Thornton. Their organization, built on the ideals of changing the world, has become a beacon of hope for struggling communities. But as the foundation grows in influence, so do the enemies lurking in the shadows. Sophie and James find their relationship and partnership tested when an unexpected visitor walks into their lives, Richard Mallory, a disgraced businessman with a tainted past. Despite having tried to undermine the foundation before, Richard proposes a substantial investment, claiming he wants to make amends. Torn between suspicion and the potential benefits for their projects, Sophie reluctantly agrees, setting off a chain of events that unravel deep-seated conspiracies and hidden agendas. Soon after, whispers of internal conflict and financial instability begin to surface. Rumors swirl about a power struggle between Sophie and James, putting their relationship under intense public scrutiny. Behind the scenes, they uncover a more sinister plot at play. Dominic Kane, a ruthless corporate raider infamous for hostile takeovers and blackmail, has set his sights on their foundation. With a history of exploiting the vulnerable for profit, Kane sees their organization as his next target, aiming to use it as a pawn in his larger schemes. As Sophie and James grapple with this new threat, they must navigate a web of deceit, power struggles, and hidden motives. Old allies resurface, trust is tested, and secrets from the past are unearthed, forcing the couple to confront their own vulnerabilities...

Nathania Diandra Wijaya (35 tahun), cantik, pekerja keras, fotografer sukses, anak seorang konglomerat papan atas dan hidup yang boleh dibilang layaknya kaum jet set. Namun, kehidupannya yang sukses tak serta merta membuat kisah cintanya juga sukses. Menikahi Andre Mahardika Prayoga, sang mantan dosen tempat ia belajar dulu, membuat Tania, begitu ia disapa menjadi tahu akan sifat dan watak asli sang suami. Gonta-ganti pasangan pun telah menjadi 'aktivitas' sehari-hari sang suami. Tak ada kekerasan fisik yang dialami oleh Tania, namun ia mengalami kekerasan batin dan mental yang membuat ia pergi mengembara hingga Rusia. Richard Lexi, seorang CEO, kurator lukisan, pria kharismatik yang mampu membuat Tania jatuh cinta untuk kali kedua. Namun siapa sangka, di balik wajah tampan dan innocent sang kurator, dia ternyata memiliki obsesi lebih kepada Tania. Rasa ingin memiliki lebih dari sekadar kekasih pun semakin tak dapat ditahan oleh hasrat Lexi, terlebih ketika ia tahu status Tania yang sebenarnya. Kini, Tania bagaikan kelinci yang hidup di antara serigala dan harimau. Mampukah Tania bertahan dari 'serangan dan terkaman' sang predator? Atau apakah Tania harus memilih kembali bersama sang serigala (Richard Lexi) atau sang berburu kembali bersama sang harimau ( Andre Mahardika Prayoga)?

Don Matteo DiCarlo is a ruthless mafia lord, feared across the city for his power and cold heart. When a wealthy businessman, Richard Thornton, defaults on a large loan, Matteo is dispatched to collect the debt. Upon arriving at Thornton’s mansion, Matteo is met with the grim realization that the once-wealthy tycoon is now nothing more than a broke fool, living far beyond his means by borrowing money from the wrong people. Desperate to save face, Richard offers his most precious asset—his daughter, Isabella—as payment. Matteo is initially repulsed by the idea. Isabella is soft, delicate, and far too weak for someone like him. She's the very picture of vulnerability, and Matteo has no patience for weakness. However, as the days pass and Matteo spends more time in her presence, he finds himself drawn to her in ways he can’t explain. Isabella, though fragile in appearance, hides a fierce resilience beneath her gentle exterior. The more Matteo tries to keep his distance, the more he’s tempted by the soft touch of her skin, the innocence in her eyes, and the way she challenges his cold exterior without even trying. As their relationship heats up, Matteo must battle his growing attraction to the woman he initially deemed unworthy. But Isabella has her own secrets and desires, and the line between debt and desire begins to blur as their chemistry intensifies, testing both their limits. In a world of power, corruption, and deceit, will Matteo be able to claim what is his without losing himself in the process? Or will Isabella be the one to change the Don’s heart forever?

Selama 15 tahun sekolahnya, hidup Raihan selalu dipenuhi dengan buku dan juga materi-materi pelajaran. Raihan selalu berpikir bahwa hidupnya berbeda dengan manusia kebanyakan, membandingkan dirinya juga mengumpat dia tidak diberi kebahagiaan dan mimpi yang sama. Raihan menyadari ada yang salah dengan dirinya, tetapi tidak tahu apa dan tidak tahu cara mengatasinya. Semenjak memasuki SMA, Raihan bertemu dengan orang-orang yang dapat mengatasi hal itu. Dari sini, Raihan sedikit demi sedikit mendapatkan kebahagiaan dan harapan yang selalu ia umpat selama 15 tahun hidup. Thanks to my friends who make the cover for me. Let's follow him on Instagram: @sansan_ar

Manusia itu terlempar, ada tanpa tahu dari mana mereka berasal dan hendak ke mana mereka akan pergi, maka dari itu manusia hidup dalam kecemasan. Athena terbangun di sebuah sekolah dengan jeruji besi. Hanya ada satu guru di sekolah itu, yaitu Pak Darma. Eden kira Pak Darma adalah pintu untuk mereka keluar dari sekolah itu, namun sayangnya Pak Darma merupakan awal dari mimpi buruk mereka. Setelah menemukan buku catatan rahasia milik Nadia, Athena mulai menyusun rencana untuk melawan Pak Darma. Akankah Athena dan teman-temannya dapat melarikan diri dari cengkeraman Pak Darma?

Le troisième jour après ma mort, Louis Richard a reçu un appel pour identifier le corps. Serrant une femme dans les bras, il a dit d'un ton désinvolte : « Je m’en fous. Appelle-moi après l’incinération. » Mon corps a été brûlé dans le crématorium. Une fois réduit en cendres, le personnel a de nouveau contacté Louis. Agacé, il a poussé un soupir : « Je vois. J’arrive. »

Nia, seorang istri yang telah dibohongi perihal gaji suaminya selama bertahun-tahun. Nominal yang diberikan hanya sedikit dari yang didapat Agam setiap bulannya. Sehingga dirinya harus ikut banting tulang demi tercukupi kebutuhan sehari-hari.Saat terkuak kebohongan sang suami dari buku rekening gaji yang ditemukannya, alih-alih menjelaskan dan meminta maaf, Agam justru pergi ke rumah orang tuanya.Agam adalah seorang suami yang lebih mementingkan kepentingan keluarganya dibanding anak istri. Karena beralasan bahwa, ridho orang tua lebih penting daripada menafkahi anak istri.selepas Nia mengetahui kebenaran yang disembunyikan Agam, dirinya juga mendapati banyak fakta lain yang terjadi di belakangnya.

The girl wore a two-piece bikini that perfectly complemented her flawless figure. Her staged slip and fall into the water were executed with perfection. But why did that petite face carry an innocent, naive look, resembling a nymph? She lowered her head, and her long hair clung wetly to her slender shoulders. Each droplet cascaded down, brushing against her delicate collarbone, and just below the collarbone, Richard Harris's gaze couldn't help but shift. If he were to pull down her swimsuit just a bit... the light shining on her glistening skin would only enhance her allure. Richard Harris felt his blood rushing to a certain part of his body, eagerly awaiting stimulation. His eyes momentarily flickered with flames, enough to consume Roxana Nelson. Why did he feel this way towards that girl, even intensely so? Becoming aware of this, his expression grew colder, and a sinister smile crept onto his lips. In the swimming pool, many greedy eyes ogled at Roxana Nelson, her figure no less captivating than a professional model's. It turned out that it wasn't just him salivating over her alluring physique. This realization deepened the somberness of his complexion. Casting a sharp glance at the crowd, without a word, everyone discreetly retreated 20 meters, each one taking it upon themselves to save their own lives! It was her! He wouldn't spare her. If she willingly offered herself at his doorstep, she shouldn't blame him for not refusing!

Cerita ini tercipta berdasarkan kisah yang dialami langsung oleh sipenulis alias cerita asli meskipun terdapat beberapa bagian cerita yang akan dikasi bumbu penyedap rasa alias fiktif namun tujuannya tidak lain dan tidak bukan hanyalah untuk menambah sensasi didalam alur cerita agar pembaca tidak mudah bosan dalam pengembangan karakternya. Buku ini akan mengisahkan tentang dua sejoli yang kata-nya sedang jatuh cinta namun sulit untuk saling mengekspresikan perasaan masing-masing dikarenakan cinta mereka yang dianggap tidak wajar karna sesama jenis. Dan hal itulah yang membuat salah satunya kadang terlihat egois dan mendominasi didalam hubungan mereka.