How Many Books Read A Year

Xue Ling tidak menyangka jika Tuan Mudanya, Xue Yao, pria yang selalu ia tunggu kepulangannya, pria yang berjanji akan menemaninya sampai mati, pria yang ia cintai sejak kecil, kembali pulang dengan seorang wanita cantik dan mengatakan bahwa wanita itu adalah calon istrinya. Xue Ling yang tidak pernah mengatakan isi hatinya, berlari pergi setelah mengatur upacara pernikahan untuk Xue Yao. namun ternyata, kepergian Xue Ling menyadarikan Xue Yao akan perasaannya sendiri. pria itu langsung berlari mengejar wanita yang paling ia cintai. Akankah Xue Yao dapat membawa Xue Ling pulang, apalagi saat Xue Yao menemukan Xue LIng, gadis itu bahagia dengan keluarga barunya.

Hidup Viola begitu malang. Setelah ibunya meninggal Viola dipecat dari pekerjaannya dan memiliki tumpukan utang yang tidak sedikit. Pada suatu malam Viola lari dari rumah karena hampir diperkosa ayah tirinya. Viola tidak punya tempat untuk berteduh. Tidak seorang pun mau membantunya. Sampai Viola berpikir untuk bunuh diri saja. Di puncak keputusasaannya, Viola meminta bantuan pada Kenzio, seorang pengacara muda sekaligus lelaki yang dicintainya sejak delapan tahun yang lalu hingga detik ini. Viola tahu, meminta bantuan Kenzio bukanlah keputusan yang tepat. Tapi hanya itu satu-satunya pilihan yang tersedia.

She was meant to sell books. Not steal a billionaire’s broken heart. Julian Blackwood is a man of power, wealth, and secrets—his name synonymous with control and cold precision. Since the death of his wife, he’s locked love away and drowned his pain in one-night distractions. No strings. No vulnerability. No heart. Then he walks into a small, struggling bookstore—and meets her. Lena Carter is soft-spoken and stubborn, running a little shop that smells like vanilla and paperbacks, where his daughter finds comfort... and where he begins to unravel. Her kindness disarms him. Her touch ignites something wild. And her innocence? It drives him insane. He tells himself it’s wrong. He’s too broken. Too dangerous. But temptation doesn't ask for permission. And once their lips meet, there’s no going back. He’s the fire she never meant to play with. She’s the quiet he never knew he craved. Together, they’ll burn down every rule they thought they had.

TALES OF INSTANT LUST - SHORT READS Preface   Greetings, Reader   Welcome to a world where passion flares up in the most unexpected places, where lust takes the stage, and where desire never waits.   The concept behind "Tales of Instant Lust" was that not all love stories have to be quiet or poetic.  Irresistible chemistry, unsaid tension, and raw hunger can sometimes express more than a thousand romantic words ever could.  Designed for people who want their fantasies to be served quickly, hot, and unrestrained, these stories are brief, intense, and explicitly sexy. There are no happily-ever-afters in this story. It's about the rush of the present, the energy of the moment, and what happens when two bodies naturally give in to it. Thus, locate a peaceful area, turn down the lights, and get ready. This is indulging, not just reading. With desire, Author. BLURB  "Tales of Instant Lust" is an enticing compilation of short, passionate erotic stories that are sure to leave you speechless. This story, which covers bare unrestricted lust in all its exciting forms—from sneaky meetups in lifts to wild nights in faraway countries—is ideal for readers who want romance without hesitation.  Regardless of your preference for sexy build-ups or intimate encounters, every story puts you right in the thick of things. From gentle groans to unrepentant passion, this collection offers a variety of personalities, appetites, tones, and peculiarities to suit every sensual preference. Each story is fast-paced and is incredibly spicy; it is meant to be read all at once and to stay with you long after the last word.  Pure, immediate pleasure in a world where wishes come true—no drawn out slow burns.   Note: These are adult-only stories.  Tales of Instant Lust is your guilty obsession waiting to happen. Enjoy Reading

He betrayed her with her own twin. He divorced her for being barren. But Lyra just discovered the truth: her mate, Eamon, was the one who poisoned her. Stripped of everything, she flees to a rival pack, where a dangerous new alliance and a fiery attraction to the Alpha's son fuels her vow of vengeance. Eamon will pay for what he stole.

Ditengah kesibukannya mengurus perusahaan, tiba-tiba saja Alby diberhentikan sementara oleh Papanya, ia diminta untuk segera menikah. Ketika sahabatnya memberikan sebuah saran, Alby pun menerima saran itu dan memilih untuk menikah kontrak dengan wanita pilihan sahabatnya. Dalam kontrak tersebut, Alby hanya akan menikahinya selama satu tahun dan tidak ada anak dalam pernikahan mereka. Tetapi karena satu malam itu, mereka malah melakukannya dan Cyra mengandung anak Alby.

My husband threw me into the crocodile pit to help his childhood sweetheart, who was a KOL, gain popularity. To make the live stream more realistic, he personally tossed bait at me. “Have you not eaten? My grandma can run faster than you!” He watched as I bled from my abdomen, believing I was just pretending to be pitiful. When I asked for a divorce, he kicked me to the ground. “Since you love pretending to be pitiful to ask for a divorce, why didn’t you just let the crocodile kill you?” I handed him a medical report. “My child died because of you. Does this count as pretending to be pitiful?”

On the day Andrew Selwyn is elected as the pack's Beta, we promise to have our bonding ceremony a month later. Seven days away from the ceremony, he suddenly decides to pursue his first love, Lucy Grimm. He wants to make up for the time they had lost apart. If he gets back together with Lucy, he hopes I will give them my blessing. If he can't win her over, he'd let go of his obsession and return to complete the ceremony. He'd spend the rest of his life loving and protecting me. Gazing at his sincere expression, I smile and say, "Alright. As long as it makes you happy, I won't stop you." The moment he turns and leaves, I can no longer hold back my tears. All along, Andrew's heart belonged to someone else. Later, I contact my best friend, Selena Jones, through the mind link. "My bonding ceremony has been canceled," I say flatly, my voice thick with helplessness. "Didn't you want me to lead the research team at your institute out of town? I'll do it. When do we leave?"

Geo hanyalah seorang gadis biasa yang selalu sial di setiap akhir pekan. Di suatu sabtu yang sial. dia bertemu dengan seorang pria aneh yang mengklaim pernah bertemu dirinya di dalam mimpi. Belum selesai sampai di sana, kesialannya berlanjut setelah sahabatnya menceritakan sebuah peristiwa sejarah yang membawanya dalam sebuah mimpi tak berujung. Hingga suatu kali ketika kampusnya mengadakan perayaan -Serangan Umum, Geo terpaksa ikut terlibat. Belum selesai dengan keanehan si pria asing, datang lagi orang aneh lain yang mengklaim pernah bertemu dirinya di masa lalu - tahun 1949. Geo merasa menjadi orang gila. Kenapa semua orang mendadak pernah bertemu dengannya, padahal mereka tidak saling kenal satu sama lain. Satu hal yang mengganjal adalah apakah semua itu ada hubungannya dengan mimpi buruknya akhir-akhir ini?

To drown away her pain from a harsh breakup, Jayda went to a bar to get wasted. She met Sebastian Miller, The multimillionaire with the worst personality but incredibly sexy. She had a one night stand with him, creating a bond that binds them forever!