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“This….this is not right,” she whispered, closing her eyes as let her head fall back as he kissed her neck. Pleasure engulfing her, her mind hazy but at the same time working. “What isn’t?” He asked, in that rich, smooth, velvet voice that was quite enough to make her drop to her knees. She opened her eyes, staring right into his hunger filled ones. “It’s forbidden.” She whispered. “It won’t be nice if we get caught,” His lips twitched and he rubbed the back of his palm down her face, a mischievous glint in his eyes. “Who said anything about getting caught, Rivers?” •••• If there was one thing Sloane Rivers loved most, it was Christmas. After working her ass off all year as an attorney, she was disappointed when she was nominated to go on the mandatory firm retreat. A day after she arrived, she found herself sharing the lodge with an unexpected “roomie” Ethan Hale. An arrogant, 6’2”, ridiculously wealthy CEO due to a storm. Their cohabitating came with plenty of back-and-forth bickering and arguments that slowly turned into something she looked forward to even after he moved out of her lodge. After the retreat ended, Sloane returned to her normal life. What she didn’t expect was for Ethan to crash into her world again, challenging every principle she’d lived by. The man she’d met a week before Christmas might just be her undoing, because mixing business with pleasure was strictly forbidden.

Tewas karena kerja lembur, Rania, seorang ahli strategi korporat, terbangun di tubuh Permaisuri Aurelia yang terbuang. Diasingkan oleh suaminya yang kejam, Kaisar Darrius, dan dikelilingi musuh, takdirnya adalah mati dalam kehinaan. Tapi Rania menolak untuk menjadi korban. Dengan otaknya sebagai senjata, ia mengubah istana penjaranya menjadi 'kantor' pusat, intrik politik menjadi 'rapat dewan', dan mulai menjalankan operasi hostile takeover terhadap takdirnya sendiri. Namun, permainannya yang dingin dan tak terduga justru menarik perhatian sang Kaisar, yang mulai melihat sosok berbahaya sekaligus memikat di dalam diri wanita yang dibencinya. Di dunia di mana pedang dan sihir berkuasa, bisakah strategi bisnis menyelamatkan nyawanya dan menaklukkan hati sang tiran?

“One life saved. One soul claimed.” “You belong to me now, little bird. You saved my life, and now I will spend mine claiming yours.” Cardiovascular nurse Ava Moreles thought saving a dying stranger was just another day at the hospital. She had no idea that pulling Dario Santos back from death’s door would seal her own fate. Dario Santos doesn’t just rule the underworld—he owns it. And now, he’s decided he owns her too. When he crashes her wedding with blood on his hands and possession in his eyes, Ava realizes the man she saved isn’t just dangerous—he’s obsessed. With her. Torn between the safe love she’s always known and the consuming fire of a man who would burn the world down for her, Ava must navigate a treacherous path where every choice could be her last. In Dario’s dark empire, love isn’t just dangerous—it’s deadly. But as the line between captive and willing participant begins to blur, Ava discovers the most terrifying truth of all: the monster she’s supposed to fear might be the only one who truly sees her soul. Will she surrender to the darkness that calls to her? Or will fighting for her freedom cost more than she’s willing to pay? Some obsessions are worth dying for. Others are worth killing for.

Hidup Serina Veronika seorang mahasiswi yang semula tenang, mulai terganggu dengan kedatangan tetangga baru tepat disamping rumahnya. Tetanggga barunya yang merupakan seorang pria bernama Damar itu langsung terlibat insiden tidak mengenakkan dengannya sewaktu di bus. Serina menuduh Damar sebagai pria mesum yang melecehkannya di transportasi umum. “Dasar pria mesum! Beraninya kamu melecehkan saya di tempat umum seperti ini?” Dengan suara lantang, Serina meneriaki Damar sebagai pria mesum di depan semua orang. Meskipun, Damar mencoba mengelak tuduhan itu, namun Serina masih bersikukuh jika Damar lah yang melecehkannya. "Bukan saya pelakunya." Tanpa Serina tahu, ternyata tetangga mesumnya itu adalah dosen baru di kampusnya. Serina tak percaya dengan semua ini, hingga membuatnya mati kutu di hadapan Damar. Mulai hari itu, mereka terlibat banyak hal bersama. Damar sosok misterius yang menyimpan banyak rahasia nyatanya mampu menarik perhatian dari Serina. Damar banyak sekali membantu masalah keluarga Serina hingga membuat Serina merasa berhutang budi kepada Damar. Namun, tanpa Serina tahu, kebaikan yang Damar tunjukkan selama ini nyatanya menyimpan sejuta tujuan yang membuat Serina terperangkap ke dalamnya. “Kamu harus menanggung dosa yang telah dia lakukan. Aku datang kesini untuk membalas semuanya, Serina.” Rahasia besar apa yang sebenarnya Damar sembunyikan dari Serina?

[WARNING: This novel contains EXPLICIT CONTENT. Not suitable for YOUNG READERS] My naivety was immediately noticed when I tried reciprocating his kisses. Ethan paused and looked deeply into my eyes as if he was trying to draw energy from mine “I can wait,” he whispered while caressing my hair. “Go on” I said without hesitation. I was already lost in passion. I was so f*cking h*rny. In my own defence, he is now my husband and so there's nothing wrong with that.

Lily, a vibrant 25-year-old woman, has spent years building a life with her charming but emotionally distant boyfriend, Mark. When Mark unexpectedly ends their relationship, revealing he has been seeing someone else, Lily is left heartbroken and betrayed. Reeling from the emotional devastation, Lily decides to focus on her career and personal growth, hoping to heal from the wounds of her past. In a twist of fate, Lily’s career path leads her to Richard, the powerful and charismatic CEO of the company where Mark works. Unlike Mark, Richard is everything Lily needs—intelligent, kind, and supportive. When Richard offers Lily a position to work closely with him, their professional relationship evolves into something much more personal. Drawn to his strength and empathy, Lily slowly begins to open her heart to the possibility of love again. But Mark, unable to let go of the woman he once controlled, becomes consumed by jealousy when he sees Lily with Richard. Determined to win her back, Mark’s obsession quickly turns dangerous. When Lily rejects his attempts to rekindle their toxic relationship, Mark's need for control spirals into violent rage. As his jealousy deepens, Mark’s once-charming demeanor morphs into something far darker—he becomes a villain determined to destroy everything Lily has built with Richard. As if Mark’s growing obsession weren’t enough, another threat arises from Richard’s past. Samantha, Richard’s vengeful ex-wife, resurfaces, determined to sabotage Richard’s happiness and reclaim the life she lost. Caught between the malevolent forces of both Mark and Samantha, Lily’s life becomes a battle for survival, love, and self-worth. With Mark’s dangerous obsession escalating and Samantha’s manipulative tactics threatening her career and reputation,

Seo Jin sekarat di ranjang rumah sakit, menyadari bahwa hidupnya sebagai penulis novel dan gamer hardcore berakhir sia-sia. Namun, saat matanya kembali terbuka, ia sudah bereinkarnasi di dunia Murim sebagai murid terlemah dari Sekte Moon, sekte kecil yang hanya jadi bahan olokan. Dihina, diremehkan, bahkan hampir dibuang—hingga sebuah suara berbisik di kepalanya. > [Sistem Lunar Ascension Aktif…] Dalam sekejap, tubuhnya dipenuhi kekuatan tak terbayangkan. Teknik yang butuh puluhan tahun untuk dikuasai? Ia bisa menyalinnya dalam hitungan detik. Luka mematikan? Disembuhkan secepat bulan berganti fase. Kematian? Hanya seperti tombol reset bagi dirinya. Dari murid sampah menjadi eksistensi yang ditakuti seluruh Murim. Tapi masalahnya, semakin kuat ia menjadi, semakin banyak musuh yang mengincarnya. Sekte besar ingin membunuhnya, petinggi Murim ingin merekrutnya, dan haremnya… malah membuat hidupnya semakin kacau. Seo Jin hanya ingin hidup santai, tidur siang, dan menikmati dunia baru ini. Tapi dengan kekuatan sebesar ini, mungkinkah ia benar-benar bisa hidup damai?

Years ago, Elijah’s world shattered the day his husband, Gabe, vanished without a word. They said it was a plane crash. They said there were no survivors. But lies have long wings and now Gabe is back. Alive. Rich. Powerful. And with no memory of the life he shared with Elijah. When Gabe reappears in the arms of another world, Elijah is torn between rage and relief. His husband doesn’t remember the vows, the late-night laughter, or the broken pieces they were trying to heal together. Worse, someone is trying to erase Gabe’s name from his family’s fortune and Elijah might be the only one who can help him uncover the truth. Bound by a fake marriage that once held real love, the two must pretend for the world while battling ghosts of their past. As secrets unravel and the danger grows, so does the pull between them. But this second chance comes with a price and a past neither of them are ready to face. Was Gabe running from something… or someone? And if Elijah helps him remember, will love bring them home or destroy them both? A dark, emotionally raw MM romance about memory, betrayal, and the painful beauty of second chances. .

The story revolves around two married couples, evolves with the vulnerability in Emily's character and David's allured temptations, unbeknown to their partners.

BLURB ."Ever have that feeling nothing you ever do matters?" This is Lila Vitale's story, being overshadowed by her elder sister all her life no matter the efforts she puts in. Finally, she is put in the spotlight when her elder sister, Lily, abandons her husband because he went blind, and she ( Lila) has to be the replacement by pretending to be her. Lila is not happy about this at first but steps up to the challenge as she is finally seen and relied on by those she cares about. Lucien, a year later regains his eyesight due to surgery. Lila, hopeful to be set free by the truth, gets disappointed when her sister Lily miraculously appears to take back the place she abandoned and the man Lila had grown to love. To make matters worse, Lila realizes she was just a pawn being used all along and overhears death plots about her unborn child. As the betrayal deepens, Lila tries reaching out to Lucien who treats her like a pest, hurting and giving her no choice but to disappear. Not too long after, Lucien figures out the truth and seeks out for her but isn't he too late? Will Lila ever want to let him back into her life again, especially when she is hell-bent on revenge?