Chord Iris

"I need you to stay here, spy on Leonardo. Feed me information on his every move." "A spy?" I repeated. "Yes," he said. "We'll use your proximity to our advantage. You'll be my eyes and ears inside the estate.” “Agreed.” Genna , a vulnerable witness to her brother's brutal murder, is sold into slavery to the notorious Sorrento family—the same clan that killed her brother. Their lives become linked when Genna meets Leonardo Sorrento, the family's enigmatic Mafia Lord. However, Marco, Leonardo's vicious twin brother, manipulates Genna and ensnares her in a web of deceit. Torn between revenge and love, Genna must face the dark legacy of the Sorrento family and her own destiny. As she makes her way through this dangerous terrain, her love for Leonardo ignites a passion that threatens to consume them. But will their love withstand the secrets, lies, and the mafia's deadly grasp, or will Genna 's quest for justice and redemption tear them apart? Will the memories of Genna 's past destroy their chance for happiness, or will their love serve as a ray of hope in the shadows?

CONTENT WARNING - This book contains minor depictions of violence, abuse and other dark themes that might not be suitable to viewers less than 18. Viewers discretion is advised. Rated 18+ Proceed with caution. *** When Demon King Klaus Lavon discovers a fleeing young lady in his castle, she awakens a feeling of lust and emotion in his dead soul and he is reluctant to let her go. Striking a deal with her, he keeps her under his wings, but can Klaus control the raging hormones in him whenever he’s near his beloved human mate? Be killed, or be a slave? These are the options given to 19 year old Arabella Tudor, fleeing orphan and shameless thief. She has no one to go to, safe for an uncle who maltreats and despises her, and she would rather die, than be sold of to cruel men in exchange for her freedom. Meeting Klaus Lavon, is not something she would have imagined, and vowing to work her way out of his hornet nest, Arabella is stuck when fate has other options for her. Soon she finds herself entangled in a world filled with Demons, supernatural creatures and other dangers from the past lurking behind, with no way out!

"A brilliant, aloof lawyer, Phin Younger has focused solely on his career and on helping people less fortunate. Living his life without romance? He’s just fine with that. Phin knows all too well how relationships make life messy and complicated. Until the day Emily Lassiter begs Phin to help her teenage brother. Beautiful but as fierce as a lioness, Emily is like no other woman he’s met. Suddenly, all of Phin’s plans to avoid romantic entanglements are thrown out the window the moment he sets eyes on Emily. A former model, Emily now struggles to make ends meet for herself and for her teenage brother Josh. When Josh commits a crime that could put him behind bars for years, she turns to her brother’s court-appointed lawyer, Phin Younger, for help. But Emily never expected that her brother’s lawyer would be young and handsome. And she definitely never expected that Phin’s kiss would heat a need inside her that soon transforms into a conflagration. When these two can no longer deny their feelings for each other, an embittered rival of Phin’s threatens to destroy his career, dragging Emily into the scandal. Now these star-crossed lovers must overcome the fears that hold them captive—or face a future without the love that could set them both free."

"At seventeen, Lizzie Thornton left her hometown of Fair Haven to pursue her musical dreams—and to run from Trent Younger, the boy who broke her heart. Now a successful singer, Lizzie returns to Fair Haven nine years later. When she runs into Trent at her brother’s wedding, she discovers he’s no longer the shy boy she left behind. He’s a sexy, confident man who knows what he wants—and what he wants is her. When a night of passion results in unexpected consequences, Lizzie must grapple with prior heartbreak and with accepting that she still loves the one man she could never forget. Trent Younger grew up on the wrong side of the tracks, and he fought tooth and nail to establish himself as one of the most successful restaurateurs in Fair Haven. Yet he’s never forgotten Lizzie Thornton, the girl he adored, the same girl who left him to pick up the pieces of his life after tragedy struck them both. As Trent uncovers the layers of Lizzie’s guarded heart, he realizes that he doesn’t just want her in his bed. He wants her in his life—forever. Yet even as love rekindles, their pasts threaten to drive them apart. Unless they confront their demons, Lizzie and Trent may jeopardize a love that has already withstood the test of time."

After ten years of pain, abuse and humiliation, Amara has finally left the Du Pleasant family estate with her twin brother. The only problem is that she is stuck competing for the attention of the Crown Prince of the Fafner Kingdom. Living within the highly guarded Royal Palace among other Noble Ladies that wish to become Queen, Amara does the bare minimum and bids her time until she is eliminated as a candidate. Sadly, everything she's not doing is the correct answer to each and every test that all Queeness' need to pass and remain in the competition. What will Amara do when she starts to feel the things for the Crown Prince after swearing off all forms of love? How can she make His Majesty lose interest in her when they keep crossing paths? And who is behind all of the sudden poisonings of the other candidates and their maids and guards?

"“Funny, charming, and utterly captivating! I devoured this sparkling read.” - New York Times bestselling author Annika Martin The man I hate might be the first one to pluck my petals… Confession: I, Dandelion “Dani” Wright, am twenty-six years old and have yet to be deflowered. No man has hosed my hyacinth. Fondled my freesia. Diddled my daffodil. You get the point. My excuse? I was too busy running my family’s flower shop and winning floral design competitions. Suddenly that whole pesky virginity thing becomes a big deal when Jacob West walks back into my life. The boy I once loved. The same boy who humiliated me when he stood me up for prom. This Jacob is no boy, though: he’s all man now—confident, charming, and so sexy my metaphorical blossoms are getting scorched. I can almost forget I’m supposed to hate him forever. Almost. To make things worse, he’s my main competition now, since he took over his parents’ flower shop. If I give into this sizzling attraction between us, it could jeopardize everything I’ve worked so hard to achieve. But if I’m not careful, he might not just be the first man to pluck my petals—he might also be the only man to capture my heart."

Amanda Grayson inherited all the millions from her adoptive father after he disappeared in his private plane while flying over the Atlantic Ocean. Since then, she has dedicated herself to business and growing her father's fortune. However, Andrés Grayson's legitimate son arrives to claim what rightfully belongs to him. Amanda won't allow an arrogant man to take away what she has worked hard for over the years, leading to an intense rivalry between them to the point where the authorities have to intervene and make a deal: both must live together and work equally in Mr. Andrés's businesses, and whoever performs better will take it all. Amanda won't be defeated, even if her enemy is an intelligent, handsome, and classy man, and the romantic tension between them grows stronger each day.

The Draghi Brothers Feared, Revered. Monsters. Those were the words papa had always used to describe them. Worthless, useless, good for nothing-those had been reserved for me. After my little stunt at 16, my papa had made sure I was under lock and key. He knew how to manipulate me, spin his lies and I had no say in whatever he did. When he informed me about my marriage to the second son of the Donovan Family, I knew I had no choice. After all, he was my father. Most girls in our family including my sisters had already been married. I stood at the aisle, looking into the eyes of my husband to be, my mind detached. Just before I could say I do, brain matter splattered on my face, his empty eyes staring at me. The culprits— The brothers I had heard so much about. The brothers that marked me when I was 16. In the heat of the struggle, I found myself tied and captured by them—a price for my family's survival. I knew my father would come save me. Yet, I couldn't help but surrender to the sin they showed me daily. I have a choice to make. A captured bride or a willing slave.

"Ever the prodigal son, Gavin Danvers returns to Heron’s Landing to move on from his recent divorce. With his young daughter in tow, Gavin wants to rebuild his life—alone. He’s done with love and marriage forever. Gavin’s resolve is tested when he meets his daughter’s pretty new teacher. Kat Williamson, with her sweet smile and her devotion to her students, is everything Gavin can never have. Yet when Kat begins to receive escalating threats from a mysterious stalker, Gavin vows to protect her, even going so far as to invite her to live with him. With Kat now under his roof, Gavin can’t stop himself from kissing her. Holding her. Making her his. As he realizes he can love again, Gavin must do everything he can to protect Kat—even at the risk of his own life. This title was previously published as Desire Me Dearly. It’s been rereleased with a brand-new look and with expanded content."

“Kamu akan menikah.” Hening. Dunia Rhea berhenti berputar. Ia merupakan tipe mahasiswa yang lurus-lurus aja. Tugasnya hanya pergi ke kampus, belajar di perpustakaan, mengerjakan tugas dan ujian, kemudian pulang dengan tenang dan di rumah lanjut belajar lagi, makan lalu tidur. Kehidupan Rhea berputar seperti itu setiap harinya. Namun, sosok Michael terlalu terlihat bahkan oleh seonggok manusia sekaku papan seperti Rhea ini. Michael Gunawan? Dosen fashion yang terkenal karena gaya pakaiannya yang unik? Dosen yang sering jadi bahan gosip karena penampilannya yang terlalu cantik untuk seorang pria? Dosen yang—konon katanya—lebih suka laki-laki dari pada perempuan?! Michael menggoda Rhea dengan sikap santainya, mengatakan, “Jadi, kita bakal menikah? Kayaknya aku lebih cantik dari kamu, deh.” Rhea, gadis yang hidupnya monoton harus menikah dengan lelaki flamboyan, metrosexual memiliki rumor yang sudah tersebar ke seluruh universitas. Akankah kehidupan pernikahan Rhea berjalan lancar atau selesai seperti kontrak yang mereka tanda tangani. Have a Nice day, semoga kalian menikmati bacaan ringan yang aku suguhkan.