Julia Butterfly Hill

Award-winning Author Marie Lavender brings a captivating, passionate love story about a young heiress and a devilishly charming ship captain. All set in two coastal French towns… After being raised to believe that love is a frivolous endeavor, French heiress Fara Bellamont has always kept her dreams of adventure and discovering a soul-searing passion to herself. So, when Captain Grant Hill makes his grand entrance into her life by way of rescuing her one fateful night, she knows she’s in trouble. He completely steals her heart. But, as far as society is concerned, he’s also not a suitable husband. Grant Hill, a mysterious, rugged ship captain, is just as enthralled with Fara as she is with him, but he too knows such things aren’t so simple. Not only must they overcome social expectations to be together, but wars and lies, as well. And with a long-time yearning neither has managed to achieve, the pair must fight to attain their deepest desire: Happiness. If you love steamy, romantic tales by Tessa Dare, Julia Quinn, and Christi Caldwell, then you’ll adore this exciting and intricate Historical Romance set by the sea.

I thought my life was finally turning around. Hope was just within my reach. But when my dad's life hung in the balance, fate dragged me back to the edge. To save the person I love the most, I agreed to marry my cold-hearted, arrogant boss-a man who made one thing painfully clear: this is just a contract. There's no room for love. After a childhood filled with the pain and loss of my mom, my dad was my anchor, I couldn't afford to lose him. So I entered into a loveless marriage, bound to a man who buried his pain beneath a hardened shell. But as the days passed, I saw glimpses of his loneliness, his hidden vulnerability. Against my will, I started to fall for him, breaking the one rule he'd made: Never fall in love. Now, I face an impossible choice. If I give in to these forbidden feelings, I risk not only my heart but everything—my dad, my freedom, and the fragile connection we've begun to build. Can love survive when breaking the rules could shatter us both?

She is Kiara Monera—New York’s Ice Queen, an award-winning CEO who built an empire from nothing. Ruthless. Brilliant. Untouchable. She doesn’t believe in luck—only in power, control, and winning. He is Silva Blackwood—the heir to the Blackwood dynasty, feared and desired in equal measure. Arrogant. Dangerous. A man who has never been told “no.” They were supposed to marry. Not for love, but for legacy, power, and bloodlines. But Silva would rather die than marry a woman like her. And Kiara? She would never beg for a man’s love. Yet one reckless night in a dark club changes everything. A kiss that feels like war. A night that feels like surrender. And a consequence neither of them can ignore. Now, she carries a secret that could shatter her empire. And he carries a rage that could burn the world. Bound by betrayal, pride, and a baby they never planned, Kiara and Silva are forced into a dangerous marriage where passion and hate blur into obsession. But in a world where enemies wear smiles, secrets can kill, and love feels like the ultimate weakness— Can two people who would rather destroy each other than submit… Survive being tied together forever?

Seorang wanita yang berumur sekitar 25 tahun bernama Fany, sedang kasmaran dengan pacarnya bernama Caren. Namun, di tengah saat-saat dia bahagia, sang papa menjodohkannya dengan seorang laki-laki yang tak ia kenal. Berbagai penolakan sudah dia utarakan, namun tetap saja semua itu tak berlaku bagi sang papa. Hingga sesuatu masalah terjadi, yang membuat Fany harus memilih jalan untuk pergi ke suatu kota. Bahkan, Fany harus menyamarkan identitasnya. Demi mencukupi biaya kehidupannya, dia memilih bekerja sebagai wanita penakhluk malam yang terkenal di kalangan dunia gemerlap. Bagaimanakan kisah selanjutnya? Akankan wanita ini tetap bersama sang kekasih, atau kembali bersama sang suami dan papa tercintanya? Ikuti kisah selanjutnya...

Duwi Luna, nama yang diberikan secara sembarangan pada anak kedua yang tidak diinginkan kehadirannya yang terlahir dari pasangan Gilang dan Natasha. Duwi tidak diinginkan sebab mereka mengharapkan anak laki-laki.Hingga satu tahun berlalu dan mereka pun dikaruniai anak laki-laki yang sangat mereka dambakan. Sejak kehadiran anak ketiga, perhatian dan kasih sayang Gilang dan Natasha semakin jauh dari Duwi. Mereka sangat memanjakan anak ketiga mereka, sementara Duwi hanya dibiarkan dan bahkan sering ditelantarkan. Kehadiran Duwi di rumah terasa seperti angin lalu yang tidak berarti.Meski terabaikan oleh orang tua yang seharusnya melimpah kasih sayang, Duwi tumbuh menjadi gadis cantik nan anggun. Ayu wajahnya serta senyum manis yang menghiasi bibirnya, bagai magnet yang menarik perhatian banyak orang. Namun, derita hidupnya tidak berhenti sampai di situ. Terasingkan oleh orang tuanya, Duwi tumbuh sebagai sosok yang senang menyendiri dan menutup diri dari dunia luar. Dalam penjara kesepian, ada cerita yang jauh lebih kelam, menggantung dihantui oleh makhluk gaib yang menjengkelkan, menambah penderitaan Duwi tanpa henti. Lalu, bagaimana perjalanan hidup Duwi selanjutnya? Akankah dia menemukan kebahagiaan yang selama ini ia dambakan, atau justru terjerumus semakin dalam dalam kisah yang memilukan bersama makhluk gaib?

Dingin... Pagi ini dingin menusuk hilang ke relung hati.Menenggelamkan rasa candu yang selama ini melekat dalam diri. Apa yang kau inginkan?Maaf aku belum bisa mengabulkannya.Ada batasan tak kasat mata untuk kita, dan itu karena kau yang memulainya.Jadi mengapa saat ini kau kembali merusak keyakinanku, dengan bersikap kekanakan? Apa kau tahu bagaimana rasanya melawan arus?Tolong jangan seperti ini.Jangan menyulitkan apa yang sudah mulai kuterima.Kau hanya perlu untuk melanjutkan sisa hidup, dan aku pun demikian.°• Julia Malika Kuncoro•°Aku menyesal melewatkanmu,tanpa berjuang lebih dulu.Seharusnya aku tidak membiarkankesempatan itu lewat begitu saja,di saat kuyakini kau memiliki rasa untukku.Saat ini ketika tak ada satu pun petunjuk, aku merasa benar-benar seperti manusia bodoh.Puluhan purnama aku berusaha, tapi puluhan kali pula aku merasasemakin bodoh lagi dan lagi.Apa yang kau inginkan?Haruskah semua ini ku akhiri? °• Saidan Pratama Putra•°

Emily Danvers is the portrait of perfection like any bride should be. Bound by blood but haunted by duty and desire. One reckless touch of ruin dares to challenge her world like a thief in the night. Sending her spiraling into a quest of lust and self discovery. Will Emily choose to shatter the chains of familiarity or be casted to the dark side forevermore in this intoxicating romance.

After being married to Nathan Baldwin for five years, news of him making a home for a young woman in a hotel gets out. The whole world knows of her existence. He doesn't want her to be known as a mistress, so he comes to me with a divorce agreement. "Mr. Price helped me in the past. He asked me to take care of Jenny before his death. I can't not do anything now that everyone thinks she's a homewrecker." I'm not surprised—Jenny Price has always been his first choice for the past five years. When Nathan came to me about this in my past life, I broke down and had a screaming match with him. I refused to get a divorce. Even after I became severely depressed, he doggedly believed I was merely putting on an act because Jenny said I didn't look like I was sick. He thought I was pulling tricks to avoid the divorce and lured me into a trap. He made it seem like I was the one having an extramarital affair. Then, he took me to court to have the divorce enforced. Only then did I understand that I would never compare to the debt he thought he owed Jenny's father. I took my life in a moment of despair. When I open my eyes again, I don't hesitate to sign the divorce agreement.

Calista Maximoff was the daughter of the Alpha of Ridgewood pack, and she mistakenly killed her Father, the Alpha. Realising the consequence of her unintentional action, with the help of her best friend: a dark witch, she fled for dear life, and she unfortunately ran into a group of slavers; she was captured and reduced to a slave. While under the protection, of her new owners, tragedy struck again, and Calista was on the receiving end of this one. She was viciously attacked, and a blind werewolf, Malik Brooks tries his best to save Calista, but unfortunately, Calista eventually died. Calista had no idea, that she would live to see another day, after being brutally murdered. But when she opens her eyes, she discovers herself back in a teenage body. Calista tries to make sense of what is taking place, and she discovers that she has been given a second chance at life. Calista must face the mistakes of the past as she navigates the perilous world of the supernatural, but she finds herself torn between a love triangle, that threatens to tear her apart. Who will she choose in the end, and will it be the right decision? Will Calista even be able to survive long enough with foes hiding around every corner? In conjunction with her new allies, will she be able to fend off a greater force that poses a great risk to the werewolf community? Well, only time will tell in this dramatic tale of betrayal, heartbreak, love, redemption, and of course romance!

This book is the sequel to The Dark Mysteries Of Castle Free Sky. While Caine and Della plan their wedding at Castle Free Sky, the jilted Mister plans his ultimate revenge against the people who ruined his life and took everything from him. The magic is now wide awake in the castle and more secrets are being spilled. Queen Rebecca has been restored, but there is too much personal business left unattended at the moment. Fasten your seatbelts fantasy fans and go on this wild, crazy, and sometimes naughty ride with me.