Call Me Ishmael Opening Line Novel

Kyra never believed in miracles. At twenty, she’d already stopped hoping, beaten by the hands of the man who called himself her father, ignored by the world that never cared to notice her bruises. The only thing she ever wanted was escape. When her friend drags her to a secret BDSM bar, Kyra expects nothing more than another disappointment. But in a room filled with power and control, her broken gaze meets his—the Master, the man everyone fears and obeys. A single look, and something inside her cracks. He gives her his card but she throws it away. Until the night her father’s fists nearly kill her and she finds herself crawling back to the only man who ever looked at her like she was worth saving. But when she stands before him again, begging to be his sub, Kyra doesn’t realize the truth. The man she’s surrendering to is not just the Master of the bar. He’s her new professor. And he’s been waiting for her to come back.

Noah sang pemuda berandal yang hidupnya tidak suka diatur karena dia merasa hidup ini sudah kejam padanya. Dia habiskan hidupnya dengan balapan motor dan berbuat sesuka hatinya. Namun, takdir malah mempertemukan dia dengan Lana--seorang gadis dengan kehidupan sempurna, tapi sayangnya Noah tidak pernah melihat Lana tersenyum, dan hal itu juga yang membuat hati Noah ingin dekat dengannya, bahkan Noah merasakan hal yang tidak pernah dia rasakan, yaitu cinta. Hanya saja jalan untuk mencintai Lana tidak semudah Noah menjalani hidupnya. Masa lalu Noah yang begitu kelam dibuat kedua orang tua Lana sebagai senjata untuk memisahkan kedua insan yang memiliki cinta yang tulus itu. Dapatkan Noah mempertahankan gadis yang bisa mengubah hidupnya menjadi lebih baik, atau dia sekali lagi harus merasakan jika dunia ini memang kejam padanya?

Cassie Jones was the girl who went unnoticed—plus-sized, shy, and silently battling her self-esteem issues. But she had a secret: a gigantic crush on Jeffery Richards, the star athlete, golden boy and basketball hero of their school. What she wasn't aware of was that he too idolized her, secretly drawing her and composing poetry about her silent beauty. That was until the day a cruel bet forced his secret feelings out in the worst way imaginable. Cassie, heartbroken, disappeared from his life. Thirteen years later, fate brings them together again. Cassie is a tough PR executive, prosperous, aggressive, and not interested in revisiting the pain of her past. But Jeffery is resolved to demonstrate to her that he has changed—that his love for her never has. Will she learn to trust him again, or will the past repeat itself?

Sekuel #2 of TWINS D This is story about Daffa and Shine.. Daffa mengeram atas sentuhan Shine. Daffa menangkap tangan Shine yang membelai area sensitifnya. "Apa yang kau lakukan Shine?" "Aku menginginkanmu kak." Daffa menggelap, ia membalik posisi dan mengurung Shine di antara kedua l

Sophia Wilson walks in on her husband, Bryan cheating with his best friend's wife, Claire and in a bid to stop their scandalous affair from going viral, they kill her. Sophia finds herself reincarnated in the body of Annabelle Graham, the pretentious and scheming bride of billionaire, Ace Hartford who is romantically involved with Ace's brother, Carter. Annabelle and Carter already had a plan in motion to kill Ace but luckily for him Sophia saves the day sparking Ace's interest in her and ultimately uniting them in an alliance. Sophia desires to seek revenge, find her loved ones and find answers as to why she was reborn. But will these answers be that easy to find? Can she fight off the hateful Hartford clan especially when she is thrown head first into their dirty game of sinful passion, dark history, power tussle within the Hartford family and a young blossoming love. And not forgetting the despicable husband who also poses as a threat to her in the present in the most shocking form. Join Sophia on this roller-coaster ride and bitter-sweet romance tale….with a devilishly sexy twist.

Lila Harper's perfect life implodes when she catches her fiancé cheating four days before their wedding. Drunk, heartbroken, and craving escape, she stumbles into the wrong hotel room and straight into the arms of Lucian Kane: a ruthless, sinfully dominant 45-year-old billionaire who gives her the first real pleasure of her life. Come morning, he's gone until she discovers he's her new boss. What starts as filthy, forbidden office games spirals into obsession, possession, and a love that demands total surrender.

Banyak bab kekerasan dan 21+ harap bijak memilih bacaan Perasaan cinta Leila begitu besar terhadap Jack di masa lalu, walau pria itu tidak pernah ingat kepadanya. Kini keduanya di pertemukan dalam ke tidak sengajaan dan berakhir dengan sebuah pernikahan dadakan. Perasaan Leila yang masih sama dengan 10 tahun lalu, menerima lamaran Jack tanpa mengetahui bahwa ia hanya istri yang tidak pernah di cintai. Dengan kata lain, di nikahi dan di ceraikan demi bisa kembali kepada cinta pertama. “Aku minta maaf, berapa uang yang ingin kau mau. Aku akan memberikannya padamu, asal kau enyah dari hidupku.” Lelia masih diam menatapi Jack yang kini bukanlah Jack dulu yang ia cintai lagi. bukan pria yang membuat dirinya dari itik buruk rupa menjadi angsa. “Aku tahu, yang kau inginkan hanya cerai dariku.” Jack terdiam, ia menatapi kepergian Leila dari rumah yang mereka huni bedua selama setahun ini. Hingga indentitas asli Leila terbongkar dan berhasil kah Jack mengejar cinta Leila kembali. Disaat wanita yang sudah ia sakiti begitu dalam, ternyata benar-benar menghilang dari hidupnya.

Naomi Wells was back but she wasn't the girl Derick knew. She was more beautiful, ruthless and won't fall easily for handsome rich guys. In summary, she won't fall for Derick Boone anymore. Derick lost his wife to a misunderstanding. He would do anything to have her back in his life. He would make sure his family his complete again.

Untuk kesekian kali Clarissa kesal pada mamanya yang ingin menjodohkan dia dengan anak temannya yang tergolong pengusaha sukses. Clarissa tidak mau menggubris karena melihat pernikahan mama dan papanya yang tidak bertahan dan membuat Clarissa menjadi anak broken home. Dia bertumbuh menjadi gadis yang arogan, mau menang sendiri, dan ingin selalu jadi pusat perhatian. Cinta datang dalam hidup Clarissa. Dia jatuh hati pada dosennya yang memang tampan dan baik, Pak Diaz. Merindukan kasih sayang, Clarissa memgejar dosen pujaannya itu. Sayang cinta bertepuk sebelah tangan, membuat Clarissa hidup tak terkendali. Adimasta, teman Clarissa, mencintainya dengan tulus. Kesabarannya akhirnya membuat Clarissa luluh, perlahan merubah hidupnya yang berantakan menjadi menyenangkan dan tahu arah.

Eli Ashcroft is an Omega whose scent is so faint it is almost nonexistent. His first mate, Elric, betrays him by cheating with Eli’s own Omega best friend, Liam. The double betrayal destroys their bond, shatters Eli’s trust, and leaves him emotionally numb just as his father becomes gravely ill and medical bills begin to suffocate him. With no other choice left, Eli accepts an absurd solution: a contract marriage. His husband is Lucen Blackthorne, the most powerful and feared Alpha in the region. To the pack, the reason for Lucen’s choice is cruelly obvious. Eli bears an uncanny resemblance to his late older brother, Elion, the Omega rumored to be Lucen’s lost mate. The contract is mercilessly clear—three years as a substitute to stabilize Lucen’s unstable wolf, generous payment, then a clean separation with nothing owed. For three years, Eli survives by erasing himself. He suppresses his scent, mimics his brother’s habits, believing imitation is the only reason he is tolerated. When Lucen’s wolf writhes under grief, Eli comforts it quietly, never expecting affection meant for him. Lucen shields him during full moons and touches him with restrained care, yet his golden eyes always seem to look past Eli, searching for someone else. That silent distance hurts more than betrayal ever did. When the contract ends, Eli returns it calmly and prepares to leave, telling Lucen he is finally free. He expects indifference. Instead, Lucen’s control snaps. Alpha pheromones crash down as Lucen tears the contract apart and pulls Eli into his arms, his wolf roaring through his voice as his fangs brush Eli’s nape. “Leave?” Lucen growls softly. “My little wolf… your scent has soaked into my den for three years. And now you want to run? Too late.”