La Times Review Of Books

He shouldn’t have imagined her lying naked on his bed. She shouldn’t have imagined his devilishly handsome face between her legs. But it was too late. Kiara began noticing Ethan's washboard abs when he hopped out of the pool, dripping wet after swim practice. Ethan began gazing at Kiara’s golden skin in a bikini as a grown woman instead of the girl next door he grew up with. That kiss should have never happened. It was just one moment in a lifetime of moments, but they both felt its power. They knew the thrumming in their veins and desperation in their bodies might give them all they ever wanted or ruin everything if they followed it. Kiara and Ethan knew they should have never kissed. But it's too late to take that choice back, so they have a new one to make. Fall for each other and risk their friendship or try to forget one little kiss that might change everything. PREVIEW: “If you don’t want to kiss me then... let’s swim.” “Yeah, sure.” “Naked.” “What?” “I always wanted to try skinny dipping. And I really want to get out of these clothes.” “What if someone catches you... me, both?” “We will be in the pool, Ethan. And no one can see us from the living room.” I smirked when I said, “Unless you want to watch me while I swim, you can stay here.” His eyes darkened, and he looked away, probably thinking the same when I noticed red blush creeping up his neck and making his ears and cheeks flush. Cute. “Come on, Ethan. Don’t be a chicken...” “Fine.” His voice was rough when he said, “Remove that sweater first.”

I've been in love for six years, but my wedding has been called off 99 times by the man who claims to love me most, the mafia boss, Daniel Reed. The first time is on a private island off the coast of Sorellia. He promises me a secret wedding. But an hour before the ceremony, he gets a call saying that his new assistant, Emily Jennings, has been taken by a rival family. Without a word, he leaves me behind and sails off into the night. The second time, we're standing at the altar, exchanging vows. His underboss then leans in and whispers, "Emily's in trouble." Daniel tears off his boutonniere and walks out without looking back. Emily has been kidnapped again—this time, near the border district. He leads an armed raid that very night while I'm left behind, becoming the laughingstock in the mafia's VIP lounges. No matter when I schedule the wedding, Emily always ends up in danger. And Daniel always runs to her without hesitation. Eventually, I realize I will never win against the reckless Gen Z assistant who constantly drags him into chaos. After the 99th cancellation, I decide to break up with him and disappear from Valemont. I move out overnight, erase every trace of myself, leaving nothing behind. But I never expect him to go completely mad. He shuts down the ports, searches every villa, and unleashes his entire family's intelligence network just to find me. His eyes burn red like a wild animal on the edge of collapse. "Elara," he growls, "just give me one more chance."

I've been pregnant for six months, but my Alpha mate, William, has delayed our mating ceremony 29 times. He's waiting for his adopted sister, Rita, to find a mate so they can have a "two-couple mating ceremony." The 30th time I altered the waist of my beloved mating ceremony dress, the bridal shop assistant looked embarrassed, "Miss, this dress really can't be widened anymore. How about you choose another one?" Disappointment rose in my throat like bile. I called William, asking when the ceremony would finally happen. But William said: "I will give you an unforgettable mating ceremony, but Rita's mate hasn't been matched yet. Darling, can you wait a little longer? We shouldn't ruin her whole life over such a small thing, right? I know you'll understand. You're always so kind." My heart clenched suddenly. So, my dream mating ceremony is just a small thing. Rita's sweet, high-pitched voice chimed in: "Brother, my mating ceremony dress matches yours so perfectly!" That was the moment I realized I was never the one being chosen. I looked down at my round pregnant belly, tears slipping quietly from the corners of my eyes. Then, with a trembling hand, I dialed the number that had always been waiting for me. "I'm ready to leave." After the call ended, the clerk cautiously asked: "Would you like to choose another one?" "No. Just cancel it, please." I took one last glance at the dress that would never belong to me. If this ceremony was never for me, then I won't stay for it.

Blurb: “You are my mate, my Alpha Mate!” Asher the Lycan King declared, pulling Aurora close as he placed his mark on her. “No…no..i cannot be, I'm nothing but an Omega” Aurora declined, trying to escape his hold. After being rejected TWICE by her fated mate and best friend, Aurora was forced to hide the truth of her Alpha Wolf as her step mother came up with a plan and had her sold to a slave institution. Fortunately for her, there she meets the Lycan King Asher, feared and known for his Vicious nature and he claims her as his mate and isn't ready to let go off her! Find out in this gripping love story between Aurora and Asher, how love can heal one’s deepest scars and bring out the potential in them, beyond secrets, betrayal and chaos.

Amalia a 17 ans et vit avec son beau-père. Sa mère est décédée lorsqu' elle avait 9 ans et depuis, c'est l'enfer. Un soir, les meilleurs amis de son beau-père viennent dîner et tout part en ville. Amalia est droguée, violée et torturée par ces quatre hommes, finissant par être assassinée à la fin. Elle renaît trois mois avant ce tragique événement et choisit de faire tout en son pouvoir pour changer son destin... Par la suite, elle fera la connaissance de sa famille biologique, mais aura-t-elle la force de faire confiance à nouveau ? et qu'arrivera-t-il quand son passé la rattrapera ? arrivera-t-elle à surmonter ses blessures profondes ? J'espère que ce roman vous plaira...merci d'avance et bonne lecture.

Le premier amour de mon mari a été brûlée par de l'eau bouillante, et pour me punir, il m'a enfermée dans un cuiseur à vapeur à mi-hauteur, avec le feu réglé au maximum. « Tu dois subir mille fois la douleur que Pauline a endurée ! » J'étais enfermée dans cet espace étroit, je respirais difficilement, mon corps brûlait, et je lui ai crié en pleurant : « Je vais vraiment mourir ! » Mais il est parti sans se retourner, tenant son premier amour dans ses bras. « Ne t'inquiète pas, tu ne mourras pas. C'est la seule façon pour toi de comprendre la souffrance de Pauline ! » J'ai hurlé de désespoir dans le cuiseur, l'eau bouillante sous le panier s'est mise à éclabousser mon corps, et ma voix s'est peu à peu éteinte. Il est tout de suite parti en voyage à l'étranger avec son premier amour, et ce n'était qu'une semaine plus tard, en rentrant, qu'il s'est soudain souvenu de moi. « Cette garce a sûrement compris sa faute, sortez-la de là ! » Mais il ne savait pas que, dans le cuiseur arrêté par le manque d'eau, mon cadavre était déjà couvert de vers.

Héléna est une femme qui fuit quelque chose - ou quelqu’un. Elle va rencontrer un homme qui va changer sa vie. Un autre, qu’elle pensait ne jamais revoir, refera surface. Son pouvoir est une menace pour certains, une chance pour d’autres. Les choix vont êtres difficiles. Les conséquences ? Incertaines. Parviendra-t-elle a regagner sa liberté ?

En la Nochebuena, mientras soltaban globos al cielo, la amante de Francisco Barrera encendió a propósito un fuego artificial que me dejó con quemaduras graves. Mi espalda, de la que me habían arrancado piel para injertársela a Laura Tamez, ahora estaba ahora aún más desgarrada y sangrante; aun así, me negué con firmeza a pedirle ayuda a Francisco. En cambio, protegí con mi cuerpo al nieto mayor de los Muñiz, apenas recién recuperado por la familia, y me lancé a una desesperada maniobra de rescate. En mi vida pasada, fue Francisco quien me dio una patada en la espalda para que no estorbara el paso de su amante al hospital. —Angela Vargas, ¿te divierte usar al niño como pretexto? Aunque estés embarazada, tú y tu hijo no son más que un banco de órganos para Laura. Yo misma te malacostumbré… por eso te atreves incluso a matar y a incendiar. Fui borrada de todos los hospitales, arrojada a las listas negras. Al final, morí con mi hijo en el vientre, cargando un odio que me atravesó hasta la tumba. Cuando volví a abrir los ojos, vi a Laura encendiendo a escondidas un fuego artificial, apuntando hacia el cielo nocturno. Su sonrisa venenosa me taladró los oídos: —Llévate a tu bastardo directo al infierno.

C'est l'histoire d'Amanda, jeune fille indépendante depuis un bas âge, qui a appris à se débrouiller seule et à ne jamais dépendre de qui que ce soit. La vie n'a pas été rose avec elle, surtout avec tous ces gens du passé qui lui ont fait du mal. Alors, lorsque son chemin croise celui de Malik, tout son monde s'en retrouve basculé...

La chica que Iván Herrera mantenía volvió a buscarme para hacer una escena. —De verdad amo demasiado a Iván… ¿no podrías dejar que se quede conmigo? Él, sentado a un lado, no dijo nada. Solo me envió un mensaje: «Dile que sí, solo hazle creer que tiene una oportunidad.» Le seguí la corriente. Y, en silencio, empecé a empacar mis cosas para dejar la casa que compartíamos. Al salir, escuché las burlas de sus amigos. —Vaya, sí que es obediente la «esposa». Entonces si le pides que pierda al bebé, ¿también lo haría? Iván alzó las cejas, con calma. —¿Apostamos? —Yo digo que en una semana estará llorando frente al hospital… pero lo hará. Yo no dije nada. Solo abrí otro chat, leí el último mensaje: «¿Quieres casarte conmigo?» Y respondí: «Sí.»