Fruit Basket Kisses

Vanessa Anderson seorang gadis remaja yang baru saja kehilangan ayahnya karena serangan hewan buas, harus pindah sekolah dari Jakarta ke Wisconsin-USA dan tinggal bersama pamannya yaitu adik dari ayahnya. di sekolah barunya dia bertemu pemuda bernama Alex Kelvin Steward yang mengklaim Vanessa sebagai matenya. Vanessa yang tidak mempercayai mahluk mitologi tentu saja tidak menerima apa yang dikatakan Alex yang merupakan alpha dari Klan Golden Moon Pack di Wisconsin. Dia juga tidak percaya bahwa werewolf itu ada, apalagi harus menjadi mate dari salah satu mahluk mitologi tersebut, terlebih lagi ternyata Alex telah memiliki kekasih sebelum bertemu dengan Vanessa, yaitu Andrea, teman pertama Vanessa saat menginjakan kaki di sekolah barunya tersebut. Sampai suatu hari dia melihat sendiri fakta dan bukti bahwa werewolf itu ada, terlebih dengan terungkapnya penyebab kematian ayahnya yang sebenarnya adalah karena dibunuh oleh kaum werewolf. Hal ini diketahui Vanessa karena kemunculan kakak kelas Vanessa yaitu Bryan Sebastian, sang kapten basket dan the most wanted boy yang dulu sempat disukai oleh Vanessa di rumah pamanya. Hal ini membuatnya terus menggali dan mencari fakta tentang apa yang terjadi didalam keluarganya. Masih dengan permasalahan kematian ayahnya yang belum terpecahkan, Vanessa dihadapkan kembali dengan persoalan menghilangnya kakak laki-laki dan ibunya, hingga satu persatu tabir rahasia besar keluarga Vanessa terbuka. Pencarian terhadap ibu dan kakaknya membuat Vanessa harus melibatkan Klan Silver Moon Pack yang berada di Arizona, yang merupakan klan terbesar dan terkaya di dunia kaum werewolf. Kini datang masalah baru dengan hadirnya Xavier, putra dari pemimpin Klan Silver Moon Pack yang menyatakan cinta pada Vanessa.

Hindi man totoo ang relasyon ni Dorothea kay Clarence, hindi niya matanggap ang nangyari sa pagitan niya at ng lalaking hindi niya kilala matapos magising sa tabi nito sa isang estrangherong motel na hindi niya maalala kung paano niya napuntahan. Pinaghalong sakit at pagkadismaya sa sarili ang naramdaman niya at hindi niya maatim na harapin ang lalaking nagbigay ng kalayaan niya kaya mas pinili niyang lumayo rito. In her pursuit of distance between herself and the man who she genuinely loved despite their unusual connection, she found herself bearing the fruit of that one blurry night with a complete stranger. Iniisip na isang malaking pagtataksil iyon sa lahat ng kabaitan ni Clarence sa kanya, mas pinili ni Dorothea sa itago ang katotohanan tungkol sa kanyang anak. Pero paano kung lingid sa kanyang kaalaman, na ang lalaking pilit niyang tinatakbuhan ay patuloy ring humahabol sa kanya? Paano kung ang kanyang bawat paglayo, ang katumbas ay ang lalong paglalapit ng kanilang mga landas? Ano ang gagawin ni Dorothea kung isang araw, makita niya ang lalaking pilit niyang iniiwasan sa kanyang harapan, at itanong ang mga bagay na pilit niyang itinatago? Magagawa ba niyang magsinungaling? O ipagpatuloy ang nasimulang pagtakbo sa totoo?

Their love was forbidden, but it was undeniable. Olivia Dela Vega may not have been the typical good student, but when she laid eyes on her professor, Ethan Reynolds, she knew she had to have him. He was like a forbidden fruit, but she couldn't resist the temptation. Ethan, on the other hand, tried to resist his attraction to Olivia, knowing that it was wrong to have feelings for a student. But love has a way of defying reason, and he found himself drawn to her like a moth to a flame. Their love affair was a dangerous game, and the stakes were high. They knew the risks, but they couldn't help themselves. However, their secret was soon revealed, and they were faced with a difficult decision. Would they give up on each other, or would they risk everything to be together? The answer was unclear, but they knew one thing for sure - they couldn't live without each other. Is the thrill of wanting someone you can't have worth it? Or will it always be an irresistible, forbidden desire?

Living alone was hard for Kestrel being a working student. Kailangan niya ng pera upang masustentuhan ang sariling mga pangangailangan. Kahit mahirap at nahihirapan siya. He wants to live independently. He wants to stand alone by his own feet. Ayaw na niyang umasa sa magulang dahil may mga kanya-kanyang pamilya ang mga ito. Ayaw niyang umasa sa mga ito dahil kung ano-ano ang naririnig niya sa mga anak ng magulang niya. Kestrel was a fruit of a forbidden love kaya ganon na lamang siya kamuhian ng dapat ay pamilya niya. That's why he decided to live alone even if it's hard. One night, after his shift, Kestrel decided to walk his way home pero may mga lalaking nakaitim ang humarang at dinakip siya. Sinubukan niyang magpumiglas at humingi ng tulong sa paraan ng pagsigaw ngunit pinatulog lamang siya ng mga ito at ipinasok sa van. Nagising na lamang siya sa isang hindi pamilyar na lugar at suot ang bagong damit. He's in a lady’s gown and heels. Ang hanggang balikat niyang buhok ay nakalugay na. At ang mga paa't kamay na nakagapos at bibig na may tela. Kaba, takot at gutom ang nararamdaman ni Kest. Nang lumiwanag ang paligid, doon niya nalamang nasa isang auction house siya at pinakilala na siya bilang isang rare item hanggang sa nagsimula ang bidding. Habang pataas ng pataas ang bid ay siyang pagtaas ng kanyang kaba at takot. Napalinga-linga siya at biglang tumama ang paningin niya sa lalaking may gintong maskara na nakaupo sa isang sulok. Nagmamakaawa niya itong tiningnan. Hindi niya alam kung bakit niya ginawa iyon. He's so desperate to get away from that house. Will that guy wearing golden mask help him? Makakaalis kaya siya sa auction? Mababalik pa kaya ang tahimik niyang buhay? Sino ang lalaking may gintong maskara?

Quand Ava accepte un mariage arrangé avec Vincenzo De Luca, héritier d'une redoutable famille italienne, elle pense signer pour une cage dorée. Mais dès son arrivée au manoir, elle comprend que Vincenzo n'est pas l'homme distant qu'elle imaginait. Il est énigmatique, magnétique... et irrémédiablement attiré par elle. Entre jeux de pouvoir, attirance irrésistible et tensions à peine contenues, chacun tente de garder le contrôle. Mais dans cette guerre silencieuse où le désir se dispute au danger, Ava et Vincenzo pourraient bien perdre bien plus que leur liberté : leur cœur. Dans ce huis clos brûlant, les regards pèsent plus que les mots, les silences parlent plus fort que les promesses, et chaque geste devient un aveu. Jusqu'où ira ce jeu de séduction ? Et qui en ressortira indemne ? Avertissement : Ce roman s'adresse exclusivement à un public majeur et averti. Il contient des descriptions explicites pouvant heurter la sensibilité de certaines personnes, notamment des scènes de violence physique et psychologique, de consommation de drogue et d'alcool, ainsi que des scènes à caractère sexuel. La lecture de ce contenu est déconseillée aux personnes mineures ou sensibles à ces thématiques. Note de l'autrice Cette œuvre est une fiction entièrement originale. Toute ressemblance avec des personnes existantes, des événements réels, ou d'autres histoires de fiction, publiées ou non, serait purement fortuite. Si certains thèmes ou archétypes peuvent évoquer d'autres œuvres du genre romantico-érotique, l'univers, les personnages et les intrigues de ce récit sont le fruit de l'imagination de l'autrice.

A mistaken kiss. A ruined engagement. A contract that changed everything. When small-town doctor Mirabelle Santos accidentally kisses a stranger in Manila, she unknowingly shatters the engagement of billionaire Jiro Del Fierro. To protect his reputation, Jiro forces her into a one-year contract as his substitute wife. Living under one roof with the cold and dangerous Jiro was supposed to be a nightmare—until secrets unravel, feelings grow, and a past filled with lies, betrayal, and stolen identities threatens to destroy them both. Would love survive despite of all hindrances that traps their way?

Caroline Montreal is an ordinary 23-year-old woman who enjoys her simple life with her sister and loving boyfriend. She couldnʼt ask for more until her sisterʼs illness got worse, and the only person she could rely on left her for another woman. Caroline was about to lose hope until she bumped into her boss. Calvin Vander is a 29-year-old business tycoon. Heʼs strict, arrogant, hot-tempered, and the CEO of the renowned company—Platinum Bank Incorporated. The thing is that he would never get his inheritance from his grandfather until he gets married. Thatʼs why after discovering his secretaryʼs situation, he made an offer that would benefit the two of them. “I need a contract wife, and you need money.” On the verge of desperation, Caroline agreed, and they both signed a contract just like a normal business deal. It was supposed to be an act. But why do those sweet kisses and gestures feel so real? And why doesnʼt Calvin like the idea of her leaving him?

"If loving you is a gambling, then I'm willing to be a gambler" Benedict Vale is one of the most successful but ruthless businessman in the world of business. He doesn't give a single care to others when business is the one they're talking about. He is devilishly head turner handsome but at the same time dangerous like a poisonous forbidden fruit, but you'll definitely gonna try and risk just to eat it even you know its poisonous. Despite from being ruthless and dangerous, he is a very caring son and brother that only his family can see and he is also a one-woman kind of person. He doesn't do flings or hook ups, because for him the right woman will come without even rushing. But when Benedict saw Faith angelic face and kissable lips, all he can think is to claim her as his. He told to himself that's not right, at habang mas lalo niyang pinakatitingnan ang babae at dumadako sa mga mapupulang nitong labi ang paningin niya ay mas lalong nangingibabaw ang kagustuhan niyang halikan ito. He can ravish her lips all day if he will given a chance. Sinabi niya sa sarili na mapapasakanya ang babae kahit anong mangyari, kahit pa agawin niya ito mula sa kasintahan nito. Handa siyang sumugal kahit gaano pa kalaki ang kailangan niyang itaya mapasakanyan lamang ito...

di Balik Gemerlap BSD Sasya Maharani adalah prototipe kesempurnaan di SMA Puncak BSD, sebuah institusi elite di jantung kota metropolitan. Dikenal sebagai "Si Gadis Es" karena fokusnya yang mutlak pada akademik dan masa depan cemerlang, hidup Sasya terencana rapi dan tanpa emosi yang mengganggu. Namun, ketenangan hidupnya terusik saat ia dipertemukan dengan Ardi Sanjaya, murid pindahan yang misterius dan dikelilingi rumor perkelahian di sudut-sudut BSD. Ardi, dengan tatapan liarnya dan kepolosan seorang anak, langsung mengklaim Sasya sebagai teman pertamanya, bahkan menyatakan cinta dengan lugas di tengah taman kota. Pertemuan tak terduga ini menarik Sasya ke dalam lingkaran pertemanan Ardi yang eksentrik, termasuk Nisa Adelia, si pecandu media sosial yang haus perhatian, dan Rizky Pratama (Kiki), atlet basket yang tenang. Di tengah hiruk pikuk BSD yang serba modern, Sasya mulai melihat sisi lain Ardi: kepolosan di balik citra berandal, kecerdasan tersembunyi yang mengancam posisinya sebagai murid teladan, dan hati yang rentan akibat masa lalu keluarganya yang kompleks, terutama hubungannya dengan sang kakak, Yudha Sanjaya. Seiring waktu, perasaan Sasya terhadap Ardi mulai tumbuh, memporak-porandakan logika dan rencana masa depannya. Di saat yang sama, Kenan Wijaya, putra konglomerat BSD yang karismatik, muncul dan terang-terangan menunjukkan ketertarikan pada Sasya, menciptakan persaingan sengit dengan Ardi. Sasya harus bergulat dengan perasaannya sendiri, memahami arti persahabatan, cinta, dan bagaimana menyeimbangkan ambisi akademisnya dengan gejolak hatinya. Novel ini akan mengikuti perjalanan Sasya dan Ardi—si kulkas berjalan dan si berandal—dalam menavigasi kompleksitas masa remaja, tekanan akademis, dan dinamika hubungan. Dari momen-momen kocak di foodcourt mal hingga percakapan serius di rooftop gedung-gedung tinggi BSD, mereka akan belajar untuk saling percaya, berkomunikasi, dan tumbuh menjadi pribadi yang lebih dewasa. Pada akhirnya, di tengah gemerlap dan kesibukan BSD City mereka akan menemukan bahwa cinta sejati seringkali hadir dalam bentuk yang paling tak terduga, mengubah peta kehidupan mereka dan membuka lembaran baru.

Kirana Ardiani, seorang gadis SMA yang mandiri dan cuek, tiba-tiba terjebak dalam sebuah program perjodohan sekolah bernama Love Contract. Program ini mempertemukan beberapa siswa secara acak untuk menjalani tantangan bersama selama satu semester. Yang lebih mengejutkan, Kirana dipasangkan dengan Revan Pradipta, kapten tim basket yang terkenal dingin dan tidak banyak bicara. Awalnya, Kirana sangat menentang perjodohan ini, apalagi Revan tampak tidak tertarik sama sekali. Namun, seiring berjalannya waktu, berbagai tantangan yang mereka hadapi bersama mulai mengubah pandangan mereka satu sama lain. Di tengah kebingungan perasaan, konflik persahabatan, dan rahasia masa lalu yang mulai terungkap, akankah Kirana dan Revan tetap bertahan dalam Love Contract ini? Atau justru menemukan sesuatu yang lebih dari sekadar perjodohan sekolah?