Kata Kata Bill Gates

After his sister is brutally attacked and crippled investigating the rape of a thirteen-year-old, Richard Baimbridge rushes back to his hometown of Wilmington, NC, to assist in her recovery only to come face to face with his tormented past and a dark family secret. Serving as his sister's legs, he fights to stay above the flood of childhood trauma as he is drawn into the dark underside of this quiet coastal community where he becomes the primary suspect in the murders of Wilmington's young girls in this riveting suspense thriller that explores the special bond between a brother and sister. More than 500,000 copies sold worldwide. "Bill Benners is a fresh and welcomed new voice in crime fiction. My Sister's Keeper is a compelling and original psychological thriller. Awesome, powder-keg suspense!" --Andrew McAleer, Crimestalker Casebook/crimestalkers.com

Torn between the memories of a love that once was and the promise of a future filled with joy and stability, Camilla must decide—who is truly deserving of her heart? Lucius broke her heart and divorced her, not knowing who she truly was. Five years later, Lucius begs her for forgiveness when he loses everything. *** "Silly Camilla, I loved you before knowing who you are, and I'll love you until my last breath. You're the only thing I can never sacrifice. If I have to burn the world down just for you, I'd do it in the blink of an eye. I'd take every blow just to keep you safe."

When Lana signs a marriage contract with the enigmatic Dax Salvatore, she believes she’s securing not just a lifeline but a chance at a new future. Her dreams of life-saving heart surgery come with a staggering price—a commitment to Dax for one year, with a payout of ten million dollars hanging in the balance. It seems like a fair trade until it becomes a tantalizing gamble that intertwines her fate with not just Dax but his fierce and unpredictable brother, Xavier. As the days turn into a whirlwind of shared secrets and unexpected emotions, Lana finds herself caught in a mesmerizing tug-of-war between the brothers—each pulling her further into a world of desire, connection, and conflict. Dax, with his protective charm, promises safety, while Xavier brings a thrill that leaves her questioning everything. Amidst the chaos of their intertwined lives, Lana grapples with what truly matters—her heart’s health or the unexpected love blossoming around her. With stakes mounting and the year counting down, can Lana navigate the complexities of attraction, loyalty, and her own ambitions? Will she emerge with the ten million dollars and the chance for a new life, or will she risk it all for the chance at a love that transforms her in ways she never anticipated? *** "You can't escape us, Lana, we own you," Dax sniffed my neck. But I could not move, Xavier's arms were around me, keeping me in place. "Please, I will pay back every cent that you paid me for the contract," I begged. "No, Lana, we both want to share you. Your contract will be mended," Xavier replied as he breathed on my neck, causing the hair on it to stand up.

"Whether you believe this or not, you've never left my mind since the day you left, Giselle. I looked for you in her and the things I was pursuing, but none of them made me feel close to how I feel when I'm with you." "You made your choice when you chose her, Noah, that you didn't want me. If you want my forgiveness, you'll have to do more than what you do." "If I must walk through glass for your forgiveness, then I'll do it as long as it will bring me back to you." *** Now, after years of struggle, Giselle returns—not as the naive girl who once let others dictate her fate but as a determined woman fighting for her children. With her twins suffering from a rare blood disease, Giselle is desperate for help and protection for her little ones. Noah, her ex-husband, is shocked to learn that he is the father of the twins. Now married to Octavia, his ambitious wife, Noah finds himself torn—between his marriage with Octavia and grappling with a heart that never truly let go of Giselle. As his hope to gain custody grows, he quickly learns that Giselle is no longer the woman he once knew, but a fierce mother intent on shielding her twins from the past. When Octavia realizes Noah's rekindled feelings for Giselle, she devises a manipulative plan to regain her hold over him and their family. Deception and unresolved emotions intertwine as a battle for control continues to show the price of ambition. *** [BILLIONAIRE HEIRESS SERIES] 1. The Billionaire's Substitute Ex-Wife Returns 2. My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chases Me Back 3. Ex-Wife Transition: The Comeback Of The Hidden Heiress 4. The Poor Billionaire Heiress Returns! They can all be read as standalone!

Antonio Rodriguez reigns as the ice-cold mafia king, a man whose heart is locked away behind walls built by betrayal and ambition. But when Isabella Albero finds herself auctioned to him by her own father, her life is thrust into chaos. Desperate to reclaim her freedom, she forms a plan to buy herself back, unaware of Antonio's obsession with her. Isabella is not naive—she’s fierce, resilient, and unwilling to be anyone’s possession. As their paths intertwine, the tension between obligation and desire escalates, awakening feelings neither saw coming. Just as Isabella begins to crack the icy armor around Antonio’s heart, her vengeful ex emerges from the shadows, determined to reclaim what he believes is rightfully his. Will Isabella shatter the chains of her past? Or will she uncover a truth that could tear her and Antonio apart? *** "I own you, Isabella. Every little part of you has my name on it," Antonio taunted me. "If I see you with another man again, I will make you watch as I slit his throat."

When Aneira's twin sister dies in a terrible accident, her family marries her off to her sister's fiancé. She thought she would be loved, but found out she was living her sister's nightmare. *** Aneira: "I thought he would love me. Just like he loved my dead sister, but when he claimed his parents died because of my father, I found out the marriage wasn't what it seemed. I was offered to the beast as the sacrificial lamb." Rafael: "When her father killed my parents, I vowed to make them pay, but when they offered her in marriage to me, she became my tool of vengeance. The downside was that I couldn't let anyone hurt her, but me."

Abian Bimantara. Anak kamu, Adrian Bimantara. Oke. Ini mengejutkan. Kediaman Bimantara dibuat gempar ketika sesosok bayi muncul di depan pintu rumah. Ditambah secarik kertas berisi sebaris kalimat yang menyatakan si bayi adalah keturunan keluarga Bimantara. O–wow! Seisi rumah heboh. Lalu, bagaimana reaksi si tersangka yang disebutkan dalam kertas? Siapa sebenarnya Abian? Ibunya? Orang tuanya?

Kanaya diliputi perasaan bersalah tatkala tak mampu membiayai pengobatan ibunya. Biaya yang begitu besar dan donor yang langka, membuat kesempatannya untuk menyelamatkan ibunya kian menipis. Sampai akhirnya, sebuah penawaran sebagai ibu pengganti dari keluarga yang menginginkan anak pun datang kepadanya. Dengan hadiah yang begitu besar, Kanaya dapat menyelamatkan ibunya dengan mengambil tawaran itu. Namun, keputusannya itu justru membuatnya terjebak dalam pusaran cinta tersembunyi dengan Bastian, pria yang menyewa rahimnya, dan anak yang Kanaya kandung. Dan, pada titik tertentu, Kanaya mengambil keputusan yang mengubah hidupnya sepenuhnya. Dapatkah mereka berdua bergandengan tangan layaknya sepasang kekasih atau memang cinta tak harus memiliki?

Almera Shakayla Anindya tidak pernah membayangkan untuk menikah muda. Baginya pernikahan itu sakral, satu kali seumur hidup. Dia ingin menikah jika sudah menjadi sarjana serta siap lahir batin. Hidup yang awalnya tertata rapi sesuai keinginannya, seketika hancur saat kedua orang tuanya menjodohkan dia dengan Leonvi Romeo Kinsey, seorang CEO dari perusahaan terkenal. Semakin hancur lagi saat dia tahu bahwa calon suaminya adalah orang yang sama dalam kejadian memalukan itu.

"Waah, hadiah di pertemuan pertama dengan satu tamparan, bukankah ini keterlaluan," racau Vee. "Harusnya kau menciumku, atau bagaimana kalau kita di ranjang saja, bukankah kau ahli untuk urusan seperi itu Nona Rose?" Rose tercekat bagai menelan duri, ditatapnya nanar pria di depannya, ada apa ini, bagaimana pun Rose dapat menyaksikan betapa frustasinya seorang Vee Kanesh Bellamy, disamping perkataan ngawurnya, Rose melihat kedalam kelam matanya yang terlihat menyimpan beribu kegelisahan, Rose sangat mengenal Vee, namun perkataan yang baru saja diterimanya sangat menyakitkan. Rose ingin menimpali, namun Vee lebih mendahului. "Aku dengar kau kembali dengan putrimu, aah apakah itu hasil pegulatanmu yang menjijikkan dengan si Jeffry, atau kah dengan pria lain diluar sana?" Lagi, Rose merasakan panas di telapak tangannya yang baru saja hinggap di pipi tirus si pria, ia tidak pernah membayangkan sedikitpun kata-kata bak belati yang perih saat menyayat seluruh tubuhnya itu keluar dari mulut orang yang paling dicintainya namun, detik ini juga, orang itu adalah orang yang paling di bencinya. "Jangan bicara lebih atau kau akan menyesal di setiap ucapanmu, dan saat itu terjadi, aku pastikan kau tidak akan mendapatkan apa-apa walau kau mencoba sujud sekalipun," ucap Rose dingin menatap sengit pria yang masih menampilkan tingkah angkuhnya.