Cruel World

“I’ll turn ruins into homes, no matter who stands in my way.” —Elara “In a world of power, she’s the only one who defies me.” —Veylen Elara Cruz is an idealistic architect determined to honor her late father’s legacy by building homes for the people. But her world collapses when Adrian Veylen, the world’s first trillionaire and ruthless tycoon, buys out all her projects overnight. Furious and heartbroken, Elara accepts a position in his company—not to serve him, but to secretly destroy him from the inside. Working under Adrian proves far more dangerous than she imagined. Sparks ignite between them as she navigates office politics, subtle sabotage, and his piercing attention. Adrian, captivated by her fire and brilliance, is unaware that her loyalty is a lie. Adding to the chaos is Cassandra Vail, Adrian’s childhood friend and long-time admirer, whose manipulations and jealousy create constant obstacles, forcing Elara and Adrian into moments of tension, desire, and bitter confrontation. Their hidden attraction soon leads to a night that changes everything—followed by betrayal, harsh words, and a storm that leaves Elara with amnesia… and carrying Adrian’s child. Taken in by Lucas, a childhood friend who secretly falls for her, Elara begins a new life unaware of the father of her son. Seven years later, fate brings them together again at Elara’s engagement party. Adrian slowly discovers the truth about their child, while Cassandra’s schemes continue to fuel doubt and rivalry. Memories resurface, secrets unravel, and the stakes rise as they confront past betrayals, jealousy, and manipulations. In the end, If love proves stronger than revenge and ambition. Is Adrian and Elara will reunite? Embracing their son and rebuilding their lives together from heartbreak to redemption is enough to fix what's broken?

"I own you, mi esposa," he asserts, his voice frightening as always. "And if you think you can try to weasel your way out of our marriage—like you've failed numerous times, you have another thing coming, cause the last I checked," he pins me to the wall, face inches from mine, my legs wrapped around his waist, and my heartbeat in shreds as I inhale his threats. "Our vows were sacred, and so is my leverage." Then he frees his cock and rams into me with blinding rage. My heart plummets as I throw my head back and whimper with broken need. ~~~ What started as a naive act of sisterly love backfired when Liora's sister, Skylar Fletcher, revealed the true reason she begged Liora to take her place at the altar. Still holding a grudge against Liora and secretly out for revenge, Skylar tricked Liora into marrying the cold-hearted and ruthless billionaire Mafia boss, who's rumored to have murdered his ex-wife in cold blood. By the time Liora realizes the truth and seeks an escape from the trap called marriage, it's almost too late—Lorenzo Sorrentino is onto her. —This book is purely dark romance. You have been warned— Enjoy your read.

In her five years of marriage, Elsie loved her husband, Oswald, with all her heart. Even when their life wasn't happy. But now the man she loves so much is looking at her with a hateful look, slandering her without proof. "Tess is awake, she told me everything! You fu*king murderer!" Tess, Oswald's beloved woman, and if she hadn't had the accident, it would have been Tess, not her, who would have become Oswald's wife. And now Tess was awake. Her dream had awakened instead. She didn't want to have to explain. She didn't want to have to go through countless detentions and begging... Elsie looked at Oswald, who was still indifferent, and said, "Let's get a divorce..." Oswald doesn't believe that the greedy Elsie can give up her life as a rich madam, and he assumes that she will come back and beg him for money. Until Elsie's true identity is revealed and everyone is stunned...

Di balik dunia yang manusia tinggali terdapat negeri lain yang dihuni para jin. Kisah cinta seorang jin dan manusia? Apakah berhasil? Sementara ada cinta lain yang senantiasa menunggu rasanya disambut. Mencintai pada dasarnya memang butuh pengorbanan. Ini kisah Pangeran Inderalaya dan yang ia cintai serta bagian lain mencintainya.

“It’s not love. It’s a dangerous Obsession.” Killian (Kill) O’Clery is the next in line for the leadership of the Irish MOB in New York City. Killian is cold, manipulative and ruthless. Kill spent his entire life being trained to take the position he aspires to hold, but betrayal is something he didn’t expect. He didn’t see it coming. His life turns upside down when the most beautiful curvy girl crosses his path and brings him to feel things he never dared to before. Ashley (Ash) Walsh is a sensual and charismatic plus-size woman with a low self-esteem that catches the attention of two of the most dangerous Mafia men in New York. Her boyfriend is involved deeper in crimes than she has ever imagined, but her saviour is even more dangerous than the man she is attached to. Will Killian be able to rescue the woman he fell in love with? How will he deal with the betrayal he will face as he tries to save the woman of his dreams? This book is the first one, and it will be a trilogy. This book is a part of the Carnival Contest. It contains themes that might be disturbing to some readers.

Elliot O’More is Killian’s (Betrayed the Mafia) left hand in the New York Irish Mob. He is known for his ruthless killings and way around the dark web. Elliot might look like the guy next door, but he is not as lovely as it seems. He is a player that has given up on love. And we all know how dangerous that can be. Hazel walks into Elliot’s life, turning his head upside down, and the only way he can get her out of his system is by forging a contract marriage. He will protect her, and she will be his. His obsession with her soon becomes love, and Elliot struggles to stay sane and protect her when everyone around them wants them apart. Hazel is a pawn in the hands of the Russian Mafia. They use her to their benefit, and what happens when they decide to use her against the Irish, to use her against her husband?

Evelyn Reeds, an omega faces the cruelty of her foster parents and her devilish foster siblings. She gets sold by her foster parents to the notorious Alpha King Devon, known for his brutality and cruelty. Heartbroken and scared, Evelyn fears she won’t survive under the roof of the cruel Alpha but then in a shocking twist discovers that Alpha Devon is her mate and she is in possession of magic. Evelyn gets pregnant for the cruel Alpha and runs away with his child, the person who helped her and took her in is the cruel Alpha’s brother. Will Alpha Devon be able to get his mate back or will Evelyn fall for her savior? Will this tear apart the unity between the two packs? What will this mean to the relationship between the two brothers? Find out in the gripping twist ahead!

Zyran Eryx, a name that rang terror through the hearers. The most powerful Alpha King to ever exist. Rumor had it that he was blessed by the moon goddess herself and the underworld king, Hades, brother to Zeus. No one knew how he came about or anything about his family, but they've heard of the terror he brought, the horror of what he did. He is otherwise known as the Cruel Alpha King. No one crossed his path and lived to tell the tale of it, not even their soon to be dead families. He's not one to be trifled with. The only one who lived to tell the story couldn't tell it. What can a crazy man say? It was wide knowledge that the king had no heart, and is a cruel unforgiving bastard and it so happened that he's my ex's brother. One more thing, I'm his mate.

Sa limang taong kasal ni Daisy Lopez at Kent James Hernandez, pinanatili ni Daisy na maging maayos ang lahat kahit pa niyuyurakan na ang kanyang dignidad at pagrespeto sa sarili. Akala niya na kahit walang pag-ibig at siya lang ang nagmamahal, ay dapat na buo at kumpleto ang isang pamilya. Hanggang sa araw na nalaman niya na malubha na ang sakit ng kanyang nag-iisang anak at kasabay ng balita tungkol sa annulment ng kasal niya kay Keint. May umusbong na pag-asa sa puso ni Daisy dahil sa wakas, hindi na niya kailangan magpanggap pa bilang asawa ni Kent James. Ngunit hindi pumayag ang malupit niyang asawa, at nagbigay ng suhol sa lahat ng media at lumuhod sa harap niya, humihiling ito sa kanya na bumalik siya sa buhay nito. Pero humarap si Daisy sa dating asawa na may kasamang ibang lalaki at magkahawak ang kanilang kamay upang ipakita na may mahal na siyang iba.

Ariel watched with tears in her eyes, as her parents, her dignity, and her throne were taken away from her. Stripped to nothing but a servant, the only thing that she ever wished was for was the fall of her most hated enemy. Gaining his way into the pack house to gain her revenge, it turned out that the moon goddess had other plans for her, making Alpha Derek his mate. Was she going to follow her heart or the dying urge to take her revenge? While the dark shades behind her past clear out gradually, turns out that she must protect the ones that she cares most about. Why does the Alpha reject her even though he knows that she is the only one who can heal him from his curse, what dark secrets is he trying to hide what is the true identity of Ariel and why would her enemies want her dead by all means? Find out in this new werewolf series. "Wish I could hate you."