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"It started as a prank. So...how did I end up on my knees for my neighbor in his office?" Zoe Justice (20) is finally free—no dorm rules, no nosy RAs, no lukewarm cafeteria mac and cheese. With her grandparents’ inheritance and a playlist full of bangers, she’s ready to celebrate her first night as a bona fide homeowner. New digs, new vibes, and definitely a party worthy of the milestone. She expected a few noise complaints and maybe a fussy neighbor or two. But she didn’t expect the cops to roll up before 9 p.m. and shut down the whole thing like it was some kind of crime scene. Apparently, someone across the street didn’t appreciate her welcome-home energy. And when Zoe spotted him—the smug, too-serious man on the porch, standing there like he owned the cul-de-sac—she knew exactly where the betrayal came from. So naturally, she let her middle fingers and death glare do the talking. Veterinarian or not, Mr. Peace-and-Quiet was officially on her list. And she? She wasn’t going down without a little payback. But what happens when the prank war turns into a love affair neither of them saw coming?

Perasaan kagum yang dimiliki Lisa Braun kepada Thomas Archer, sahabat ayahnya sendiri berubah menjadi hasrat yang tak terkendali. Apalagi ketika Tom sendiri memiliki hasrat yang lebih dalam dan Lisa adalah tempat untuk melampiaskannya.

Dania adalah seorang guru yang baru saja ditempatkan di kota masa kecilnya—tempat yang telah ia tinggalkan selama sepuluh tahun. Rasa bahagia menyelimuti hatinya. Ia tak sabar bernostalgia dan bertemu dengan teman-teman lamanya, terutama Anna—sahabat yang ia anggap seperti saudara sendiri. Namun kebahagiaan itu sirna ketika Dania mengetahui kenyataan pahit: Anna telah meninggal dunia dalam sebuah kecelakaan. Kabar duka itu menjadi pembicaraan seluruh kota, sebab suami Anna, tengah mencalonkan diri sebagai walikota. Tragedi tersebut mengguncang citra politiknya. Masyarakat pun mulai bersuara, mendesak Ryan untuk segera mencari pendamping baru. Suatu malam, Mama Wulan—ibu Ryan—datang menemui Dania. Mereka sudah saling mengenal sejak lama, tetapi kunjungan kali ini membawa maksud yang tak disangka: ia melamar Dania untuk menjadi istri Ryan. Dania terkejut. Ia baru tahu bahwa Ryan adalah suami sahabatnya sendiri, Anna. Dengan halus ia menolak, namun bujukan Mama Wulan dan tekanan keadaan membuatnya akhirnya menerima pernikahan itu. Pernikahan mereka bukan karena cinta, melainkan demi menjaga citra. Di mata masyarakat, rumah tangga itu tampak sempurna—padahal di balik dinding megahnya, Dania hidup dalam penjara yang sunyi dan dingin. Lebih menyakitkan lagi, banyak orang menuduhnya merebut tempat sahabatnya sendiri. Hingga suatu hari, hadir Nicho—pria yang dengan tulus menawarkan perhatian dan cinta yang selama ini tak pernah ia rasakan. Dania pun dihadapkan pada pilihan paling sulit dalam hidupnya: bertahan demi nama baik dan harapan cinta yang mungkin takkan datang, atau mengikuti suara hatinya yang ingin bebas dan dicintai.

Aku tidak pernah menyangka, setelah terlahir kembali, aku masih saja memilih suami yang salah. Di kehidupanku sebelumnya, aku memilih tunanganku, Jayden Hanson. Namun, Jayden malah selingkuh dengan putri kaya gadungan, Clarisse Smith, selama tiga tahun. Mereka bahkan memiliki seorang anak di belakangku. Demi wanita itu, Jayden bahkan tega menabrakku hingga kedua kakiku lumpuh. Kemudian, dia memberikan posisi penari utama milikku pada Clarisse. Setelah terlahir kembali, aku memilih menikah dengan adik iparku, Simon Hanson. Awalnya aku mengira sudah lolos dari takdir yang menimpaku di kehidupan sebelumnya, jadi aku bisa mewujudkan impianku sendiri. Namun, sebelum mengikuti audisi penentuan penari utama itu, aku kembali mengalami kecelakaan mobil yang sama seperti kehidupan sebelumnya. Begitu Simon mendapat kabar kecelakaan yang menimpa diriku, dia bahkan tidak ragu-ragu untuk menyinggung orang-orang berkuasa di kota ini. Simon sendirilah yang menjebloskan Clarisse ke penjara. Aku sangat terharu, sekaligus keliru. Aku mengira kalau pilihan yang aku buat setelah terlahir kembali ini merupakan pilihan yang tepat. Aku baru tahu setelah lima tahun kemudian, saat mendengar percakapan antara Simon dan putra kami. Ternyata selama ini, Simon hanya mencintai Clarisse saja. Bahkan putra yang aku lahirkan dengan susah payah juga demikian. Kalau begitu, aku tidak menginginkan Simon lagi. Putra seperti ini, aku juga tidak menginginkannya lagi.

Bangkrutnya perusahaan sang ayah membuat Helen berada di ujung tanduk. Rey yang menawarkan bantuan pada mereka malah mengajukan syarat agar dia menikah dengan Helen. Rey yang terobsesi pada Helen bahkan tak ragu melakukan banyak hal agar Helen tidak dimiliki lelaki lain. Hingga akibat dari kegilaannya itu membuat Helen bertemu dengan Gavin yang mengubah segalanya, termasuk sebuah kejutan di masa lalu.

On the eve of a surgery, I voluntarily resign from my position as lead surgeon. My colleagues sneer behind my back and mock me openly. "And this guy's supposed to have a PhD from abroad? Looks more like he bought a degree from some no-name university." "Can't even handle a challenge without running—what kind of doctor is that?" In my last life, I gave up competing in a general practitioner skills competition to take on this very surgery. But because the other lead surgeon violated protocol during the operation, it ended in a serious medical accident. My sister, the head of the department, pinned all the blame on me. Even my girlfriend stood firmly on their side, accusing me of incompetence. Overnight, I went from being a respected medical PhD to the disgrace of the hospital. I couldn't prove the mistake wasn't mine. I was fired and faced criminal charges. My parents, once so proud of me, pointed at me in rage. "We don't have a son who plays god with people's lives!" Crushed by shame and despair, I spiraled into deep depression and jumped from the hospital roof. But now, I open my eyes again. I'm back—back to the night before the surgery.

She was an heiress to one of the most prestigious luxury shipping lines in the world, a bi-product of nobility, by birthright, Aurora was meant to oversee multibillion properties and be in charge of the Cunard brand that was well-regarded in the world. But she chose to be an ordinary yet independent woman and pursued a life of service as a cardiothoracic surgeon. To safeguard her family's assets, her parents had to make a deal with someone capable of overseeing something as big and broad as Cunard Shipping while ensuring corporate ownership retains in their bloodline. There was only one way that it can be done. Aurora needed to marry. Not just anyone. She needed to marry someone capable, with a proven track record on managing multi-million properties across all continents, someone their family trusted, and powerful enough to wield authority in handling an inevitable merger. His name was Jared Rickford. Known in the business scene as a ruthless strategist, CEO, President of Rickford Hotels International. Also playboy, ex-military, and a womanizer of the first degree. He was the most unsuitable man Aurora could ever think to be her husband. But she had no choice. She could not play surgeon in the Board Room. She needed the man's expertise to ensure that her family's corporate assets are secured, and she would do anything in her power to safeguard her dying father's legacy. Including agreeing to be married to the devil.

“We’re equals, remember? And you’re the king.” He pulled her onto his lap, his right hand gripping her thigh. Their faces were so close, Violet could see the flecks of gold lingering in his irises. “To me, you’re king, Violet Bellerose.” *** Violet Bellerose lives in a jealous, elven world where everyone from royals to bounty hunters are after her unique ability to amplify magic to incredible heights. When she saves the Storm King from an assassin, Violet earns a post at his side as bodyguard, unaware they have begun to unravel each other’s secrets. Forgotten lovers, turbulent powers, and a political marriage push and pull at king and bodyguard. Their bond must strengthen to withstand court rivalries and the enemies at their borders. With only each other to lean on, they face the Blood King together and labor through every obstacle to make it to their coronation. The Elf King and His Bodyguard is created by Hayden Marlowe, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

“I’ve tried so much to hate you, to forget you… I couldn’t. I know it’s hard to tell, but I’m not doing well. And not because Ari isn’t here, with me. I’m not alright without you, Alex. Even if I know there’s no way back from this for us, I still feel the need to tell you what you denied me three years ago… There was no other man… I’m yours… only yours… Always have, always will be.” He was suddenly looming over her, his face dark with passion, mouth full and moist from the mayhem he had just been creating with his tongue. “You’re mine… All mine…” They’ve never stopped being married… Hailee Baroni loves her husband more than anything. But when Alessandro started accusing her of being a cheater, when he started thinking of Ariana, their daughter, as the result of an extramarital affair, Hailee decided it was time to leave him. They lived separate lives for three long years, cutting every direct communication. But when Ariana gets abducted, the silence between them is forcibly broken. One quick glance into her deep, sad, desperate eyes and Alex knows he is the only one who can secure the little girl’s safe return, even if it means he must go back to Hailee. After all, his 'piccola' still wears his ring.

Sirena Reverie, a fourth-year university student, finds herself forced into an unexpected arrangement with James Andreas Scout, an arrogant CEO and her former betrothed. Two years ago, their engagement fell apart when Sirena refused to marry him, put off by rumors of his womanizing lifestyle. She despises playboys, and James’s reputation is anything but clean. However, fate seems to pull her back into James’s orbit. When her father passes away, Sirena is left with insurmountable debt, leading to the loss of her family’s luxurious home and the collapse of their company. Just when she has nowhere to turn, James appears, offering his help. But he’s not James Andreas if there isn’t a catch—he’ll cover her debts and invest in her father’s company, on the condition that Sirena becomes his bedroom partner. Will Sirena accept James’s proposal, and if she does, where will their tumultuous relationship lead?