Kim X Noi

Lana Vale thought she had a perfect life as a human. Even though she grew up without a mother, her father, Mark Vale, the powerful chairman of Vale X Corps, one of Italy’s biggest tech companies, loved her deeply. But everything changed when Vale X Corps signed a contract with Pycon Industries. Lana was forced to marry Luca Moretti, a ruthless billionaire she once trusted. Years ago, Luca had deceived her, taken her innocence, and left her heartbroken. What Lana didn’t know was that Luca wasn’t just a wealthy CEO—he was also an Alpha of a powerful werewolf pack. Lana had never known werewolves even existed, yet she soon found herself caught in their world. She was the destined mate of the Alpha King, bound to him by a powerful bond she refused to accept. While struggling with betrayal and heartbreak, Lana was unaware that her own blood hid a dark secret. As enemies close in and betrayal threatens to tear them apart, Lana and Luca must face the truth. Their hate may feel justified, but it could also be the very thing that destroys them. Lana might be the world’s only hope… or the omen that brings its end. Step into this story of love, betrayal, magic, and power. If you love werewolf romance with a strong female lead, this is the book for you.

Family is everything. Blood is everything. You only live, die and kill for your family." Born and raised in secret, like a ghost who never existed, Lilliana Moretti was brought up to be used as a secret weapon against one of the most ruthless crime families-the Romanos. And when she walked into the devil's lair willingly-pretending to be in love with the second-in-command of the Romano Empire, Dominic Romano-too many buried secrets were unearthed, leaving her shattered. An uphill battle between two crime families unleashed chaos like never before. While two people were out for each other's blood with bleeding hearts, little did they realize their love was more lethal than their hatred for each other. ************************* E X C E R P T - My fingers tangled in her hair as I forced her downward. “I’m not going to kneel before you like you’re some kind of god,” she snarled. The corner of my mouth curved into a slow, dark smile. “No,” I agreed, voice low and steady. “You’re not going to kneel for me.” I leaned in closer, eyes locked on hers. “You’re going to spread your legs for me, Lilliana—because I’m the monster, baby. The real one.”

"One bride. One billionaire. One deadly secret." Chaewon Kim has never questioned the price of being the daughter of a powerful chaebol—but nothing can prevent her from being auctioned off in a marriage of convenience to Jian Lee, Seoul's most mysterious billionaire. Merciless, genius, and heartbreaking, Jian is the man her father has waged war with for years… and now, he's her husband. Imprisoned in a gilded cage of privilege and deception, Chaewon is compelled to play a game where every smile hides a threat, and every whispered promise might be a trap. But on her wedding night, when a strange black feather is discovered—a ominous reminder of her murdered mother's unsolved killing—Chaewon realizes she's trapped in a much more deadly game. Secrets, lies, and desire begin when friends collide in the darkness behind mansion walls. Under a dangerous game of treachery and unlawful desire, Chaewon is faced with a decision: will she sacrifice her heart to serve the truth no matter what—or will she simply become one more stunning slave crushed beneath the weight of power.

I existed in monochrome. Then she walked in and set my world on fire. Now her name beats in my chest like a second pulse. And I won't stop until she's just as addicted to me.

My name is Alaki Bea Miller-or known above: Alaki Bea X. That is what they call us, the inferior ones: X. In this world, I live under laws that declare it illegal to bear more than one blood in your veins. A legal system built on segregation by race, where mixing blood is the highest crime. In this world, I am not human. I am not a person. I am a thing, an abomination that threatens their system. His name is Efrem Mustafin, leader of one of the five Rings, Master of his race, and the man who saved my life. Legally, he owns me. To save me, he had to claim me as property. And in exchange for my protection, we play a game. One where I submit to him before watching eyes, and he keeps me safe. Master Efrem Mustafin, he is. Subject Alaki Bea X, I am. Or at least, I was. I belong to him. My name is Alaki Bea Mustafin, and in this world, I Am Mustafin.

The silence stretched between them, thick and suffocating. Kourtney paced in front of him, her heels clicking against the dusty floor of the abandoned villa. The contract lay untouched on the table, just inches from Travis’s restrained hands. Her plan had been reckless, but it was all she had left. “I didn’t want to do this,” she murmured, voice shaking. “But you gave me no choice.” Travis tilted his head. “You think tying me to a chair will change how I feel?” “No. But it changes what you’re allowed to do,” she said, forcing a smirk that didn’t reach her eyes. He didn’t flinch. “What happens after the wedding, Kourtney? When your father finds out? When Kim finds out?” She looked away. “Then it’ll be too late. I’ll have what’s mine.” “Money?” he asked. “Or revenge?” That struck something in her. Kourtney turned to him, face darkening. “You chose her. You loved her. But what about me, Travis? You never even gave me a chance.” “You think forcing me into marriage will give you love?” “No,” she whispered. “But it’ll give me power.” Travis met her eyes. No fear. Just sadness. “This isn’t you,” he said softly. “You don’t know me anymore,” she replied, backing away. “Sign the contract, Travis. Or I swear, I’ll make sure you never walk free again.” Travis looked down at the paper, then back at her. “You’ll lose yourself in this, Kourtney.” She swallowed hard. “Then maybe losing myself is the only way I survive.”

Ling Yiran dijatuhi hukuman tiga tahun penjara akibat kecelakaan mobil yang menewaskan tunangan Yi Jinli, orang terkaya di Kota Shen. Ketika dibebaskan dari penjara, wanita ini entah bagaimana membuat Yi Jinli penasaran. Ling Yiran berlutut di tanah dan memohon padanya, "Yi Jinli, bisakah kau membebaskan aku?" Tapi Yi Jinli hanya tersenyum dan berkata, "Aku tidak akan pernah membebaskanmu." Yi Jinli adalah orang yang sama sekali tidak peduli pada siapapun dan pada semua orang, tetapi entah mengapa, dia melakukan apa saja untuk menyenangkan gadis tukang bersih-bersih yang telah dipenjara selama tiga tahun ini. Namun, peristiwa kecelakaan mobil itu telah merampas semua cinta Ling Yiran kepada Yi Jinli dan dia berusaha untuk melarikan diri. Beberapa tahun kemudian, Yi Jinli tersungkur memelas, "Yiran, selama kamu kembali di sisiku, aku akan melakukan apa saja untukmu." Ling Yiran hanya menatapnya dengan dingin dan berkata, "Kalau begitu, mati sajalah."

Kata tetangga, aku adalah wanita paling beruntung menikah dengan Bayu--anak Bu Menik. Gaji full diberikan oleh suamiku. Mertua juga selalu berkata aku adalah menantu kesayangannya. Selain itu, Mertua juga hanya minta beras lima kilo setiap bulan. Tak pernah lebih. Semua dijadikan alasan untuk aku agar selalu bersyukur tanpa ada yang tahu beban berat yang aku tanggung. Itu juga yang digunakan untuk merendahkanku hanya karena belum melahirkan anak. Jadi, tanpa perasaan memberi saran agar suamiku menikahi wanita yang bisa memberinya anak. Jika begitu, tidak salah kan jika aku minta mertuaku membawa pulang anak lelakinya? Biar wanita yang tidak sempurna ini menyerah dan kalah saja!

Setelah mencuri sebuah disk dari seorang pria beruban yang ditemuinya di bandara Italia. Harger tak punya pilihan selain menyelipkan benda tersebut ke saku jas milik pria asing, menganggap keputusannya adalah prospek bagus untuk menyelamatkan diri di antara kejaran para bodyguard yang berteriak lantang. Sayang sekali, dia tak pernah menyangka akan terjebak di tengah-tengah tindakan gila. Telanjur melibatkan seorang hakim ke dalam sebuah masalah. Dan yang lebih buruk, disk itu merupakan ancaman besar untuk ketenangannya. Termasuk sebuah batu berlian yang dibawa pergi usai mengetahui pengkhianatan sang tunangan. Harger tidak bisa menghindari problematik yang berkecamuk. Harus menerima kenyataan, bahwa hakim yang terseret ke dalam masalah akan menahan paspornya.

Banyak trauma yang dialami Renoir di masa muda, semuanya bersumber dari sang ayah. Penderitaan kian bertambah tatkala ibunya meninggal, tidak ada lagi cinta sebesar semesta yang ia terima. Kendati ada seorang gadis berharga bernama Natalia, namun kekasih sejatinya hanyalah sang ibunda. Pemuda polos berubah menjadi bebas dan beringas. Semua untuk melampiaskan keresahan dalam dirinya. Saat Renoir hampir kehilangan kendali dan hidupnya, Natalia memberi pelajaran berharga dan menuntunnya kembali ke jalan yang benar. Tidak ada pertolongan berharga selain itu. Ketika harapan Renoir membumbung tinggi terhadap sang gadis, keadaan tiba-tiba berubah. Garis hidup mereka memaksa keduanya untuk berpisah karena tujuan hidup mereka saling bertolak belakang. Akankah Renoir kembali menemukan titik bahagia? Cover from unsplash Edit by Canva Follow ig: niandez.novel