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Cecilia Henderson has lived her life in a bubble of privilege and purity, sheltered from the darkness that funds her father’s empire. Her world is charity galas, college degrees, and dreams untouched by violence. But when a single waltz with Zacian,the ruthless Boss of All Bosses, shatters that illusion, everything changes. Dominic Henderson, her father, is drowning under Zacian’s tightening grip. Desperate to protect his family and reclaim his power, Dominic strikes a dangerous bargain with rival bosses, setting the stage for betrayal and bloodshed. As tensions ignite and loyalties fracture, Cecilia becomes the ultimate leverage; a pawn in a game she never knew existed. But Zacian doesn’t see her as a pawn. He sees her as his weakness. And in a world where kings burn kingdoms for love, innocence may be the deadliest weapon of all.

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When Isabella Carter thought her life had hit rock bottom, she found herself in the hands of Leonard Blackwood, a ruthless billionaire who doesn’t believe in coincidences. She was just a poor girl struggling to survive, but he saw more than that. He saw a challenge… and a desire he wasn’t willing to deny. By saving her on a rainy night, he wasn’t doing her a favor, he was setting the stage for a dangerous game. A game with no escape and no refusals. “I don’t help people for free, Isabella…” His words were both a promise and a threat. Now, she is trapped in his dark world, a world of wealth, lust, and deadly obsession. Will she be just another pawn in his hands, or will she manage to break free before he consumes her completely?

Indulge in a thrilling tale of deception, redemption, and unexpected passion in "Letters to a Dangerous Billionaire." Leilani, a young woman shackled by neglect and despair, takes a daring leap towards freedom by pouring her frustrations into a final farewell. Little did she know that her letter would reach the hands of a mysterious stranger—an anonymous figure who would ignite a fire in her soul. With each exchange, their connection deepens, and against all odds, they decide to meet. But the shocking truth that awaits Leilani shatters her heart into shards of betrayal. Unveiling the dangerous billionaire criminal behind the letters, she realizes her life will never be the same again. Prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions as one woman's destiny intertwines with a ruthless delinquent billionaire, setting off a chain of events that will leave you breathless and begging for more.

Ayla has always been told by her mother that she should be different, not just because she is very unfeminine, or because her ways of acting and speaking are, as we might say; unrestrained and unfiltered; goes beyond the personality she imposed years ago. Marin went through a lot of things a little girl shouldn't, like seeing her father executed in the middle of a public square. Since that time Ayla has closed herself off from the world by setting standards for herself, putting walls in her heart and for love. For fear of losing someone she loves again, however, when being enlisted for a mind-blowing dispute where a royal position will be at the end as a prize, the girl sees herself accepting new challenges, and also finding love in a prince who shows so many scars like her.

Rowan Crestfall always thought she was just a normal girl—quiet, ordinary, and invisible in a world of magic. But everything changes the day fire bursts from her hands in gym class, setting Arcadia Academy into chaos and uncovering a truth no one saw coming. Kai Stormrider, heir to the fire dragons and cursed by a deadly legacy, sees what she is before anyone else: the Dragonheart—born once in a thousand years, with the power to either awaken or destroy dragonkind. But Rowan’s fire is wild and unpredictable, tied to a history even older and darker than the prophecy. As her power grows, enemies close in, secrets unravel, and the one person she might need to trust… is the dragon prince destined to burn with her. In a world where fire decides fate, can they survive the bond fate has written for them? Or will their hearts be what burns everything down?

Aidan, a billionaire and CEO of Empire is known for the title 'Top 5 Hottest Bachelor' for two reasons. His extremely good-looks and for not wanting to get married, at least until he reaches forty but his mother keeps on setting him with unwanted dates, leaving him frustrated. Kenna, Aidan's best friend, is a doctor who has never found the right time for love. She has always been busy with work to an extent that she forgets about her own personal life. Both of them has always been close ever since they were kids, after a single incident that happened, instantly making them inseparable. As they grew older, things began to change yet best friends are forever . . . no matter the circumstances. What happens when Aidan sets up a contract and wants Kenna to be a part of it?

Ini adalah hal yang baru bagi Rosalinne, hidup satu atap dengan seorang pria asing dengan status pernikahan yang saling mengikat keduanya benar-benar membuat hidup Rosalinne jauh berbeda. Sebuah perbedaan kedudukan yang cukup besar antara gelar Nona dengan Nyonya. Rosalinne Han, gelar Han di belakang namanya seakan mengumandangkan strata sosial tinggi yang disandangnya. Sejak pernikahan itu terjadi, Rosalinne benar-benar menjalankan perannya sebagai seorang Nyonya, melindungi dan menjaga harkat martabatnya sebagai Nyonya Han yang dihormati dan dicintai setiap orang. Kecantikan yang memikat menyembunyikan tangan dinginnya yang tak segan untuk meyingkirkan orang-orang yang berusaha mengusik rumah tangganya. Terlahir sebagai sendok emas juga dengan sang suami yang sangat mencintainya membuat Rosalinne benar-benar berkuasa. Namun sayangnya, latar percintaan keluarganya yang buruk membawanya terseret dalam permainan sang kakak tiri yang menginginkan suaminya. “Aku tidak mengenalmu tapi kau suamiku.” “Kau tidak perlu tahu siapa aku. Untuk selamanya aku milikmu.”

Wilona yang merasa sakit hati dengan kelakuan suami yang bermain dibelakang. Yang lebih menyakitkan, selingkuhannya tidak lain merupakan sahabat dekatnya sendiri. Berhari-hari Wilona sabar, hingga batas kesabarannya pun menghilang. Ia nekat ingin melakukan percobaan bunuh diri dan berharap semuanya akan baik-baik saja. Namun, saat melakukan percobaan bunuh diri di gedung bioskop lantai tiga, seorang pemuda tampan mencegatnya. Saat hubungan mereka semakin dekat barulah Wilona menyadari bahwa pemuda tersebut merupakan adik angkat si Pelakor. Sementara si Pelakor tersebut bernama Syahnaz. Ia yang mempunyai adik angkat dengan latar belakang orang tua yang kaya raya, tidak ingin harta warisan mereka jatuh di tangan adik angkatnya. Jadi, Syahnaz selain merupakan penghancur rumah tangga Aris dan dan Wilona, Syahnaz juga ingin sangat berambisi ingin hidup kaya raya dengan jalan yang salah melalui menyingkirkan adik angkatnya sendiri. Bagaimana kah kelanjutan ceritanya? Yuk, simak hanya di goodnovel.

Lilian falsely accused the protagonist Angel of setting up a werewolf attack on her. Angel’s husband Bastien and son Finn fully distrusted her—so much so that they even harmed Angel’s sister Dana to protect Lilian. The damage left Dana suffering from silver poisoning, robbed of her ability to shift. Abandoned by her family and the man she loved, Angel bore deep scars, both emotional and physical. She made up her mind to divorce Bastien and take Lilian to court, but every step forward was blocked by obstacles. Then Bastien saw her kiss another man. Regret hit him like a punch to the gut. He pinned her against the wall, cutting off her words with a searing kiss. “You’re mine,” he growled, low and possessive. “Only mine—my mate.”