Long Shadows David Baldacci

Ketika kapal pesiar tenggelam dan hanya tersisa satu tempat di perahu penyelamat, Zayden memilih untuk menyelamatkanku. Aku berhasil diselamatkan, tetapi Caitlyn tidak sempat menunggu perahu penyelamat kedua dan akhirnya meninggal karena tenggelam.  Zayden berpura-pura tidak peduli dan tetap memilih untuk mengadakan pernikahan denganku. Lima tahun setelah pernikahan kami, dia membuat hidupku sengsara dan menyalahkanku atas kematian Caitlyn. Ketika aku sudah tidak tahan dan ingin bercerai, dia malah memilih mati bersamaku. Saat membuka mata lagi, aku sudah kembali ke hari terjadinya kecelakaan kapal pesiar. Kali ini, aku memutuskan untuk memberikan kesempatan hidup kepada orang yang paling dia cintai.

David was a sad champ, a mess, and an academic genius. By genius, I mean an A+, no effort type of a genius. He is that child that every parent kneels and prays to God to have. You know them, those that society admires. And are held closest to heart. But he was still human.

Lara returns to the place where she had the worse pain of her life. The pain of her heart breaking into a million pieces because of Nathaniel Davis. Why did Lara return? Is it her plan to rekindle her relationship with her past love or is there another reason for her return? Orion has loved Lara for a long time, but she was his friend's woman. Should he leave her alone, or will he defy the famous bro code and seek his happiness with the woman he has always loved? Is this his time to be with her or will his love scare her away?

The Three Faces of Rose is a gripping tale of supernatural romance and self-discovery. Rose David has spent 21 years invisible—bullied at school, overlooked at work, and trapped in a life where no one seems to notice her at all. On her 21st birthday, everything changes. An ancient curse, cast by a bitter witch long ago, awakens three distinct personalities inside her: the wise and sharp elderly Mrs. Choice, the innocent and fragile childlike Susy, and the daring, seductive Blaire. Each face has a mind of its own and each threatens to take control. When CEO Kelvin Halt enters her life, he sees more than just the shy, timid secretary everyone else ignores. He sees the complexity, the pain, and the magic that binds Rose’s fractured soul. But falling in love with her is not simple. To truly save her, Kelvin must confront the dark curse at its source and help Rose face the secrets and betrayals of her past. As Rose struggles to balance her three faces, she learns that the curse is more than just magic—it’s a test of identity, courage, and trust. Only by embracing every part of herself can she hope to reclaim her life and her freedom. And in the end, she must decide if love can truly heal the wounds left by centuries of pain, fear, and magic.

One day, shortly after I had experienced a miscarriage, Alan brought me a bowl of chicken soup—and a divorce agreement. "Sophia's pregnant," he had said. "So let's just leave each other like mature adults do." Chicken soup had never tasted so bitter in my life. I knew Sophia Mason—he had sponsored her education before. She was also the one who caused my miscarriage. I did not cry. I did not throw a fit. I just asked why. He looked relieved. Then, he looked at me blankly. "The truth is I can't stand you over these seven years. Every time we lie together on our bed, I just can't help but be disgusted by what your body has gone through. "I know you suffered that because of me. But I can't do it. I can't stop remembering how defiled it is. "Our kid is gone. We owe each other nothing now—so let's end it here, right now." So that was it, huh? Hilarious. He had no idea who the "defiled" one was—him. Seven years ago, I inserted a memory chip into his brain to save him. And now, in three days' time, the chip will cease to function. He will remember everything… and he will wish he were long dead.

Genre: Dark Romance, Billionaire, BDSM, Mafia, Dual Identity Blurb: By day, Nora Ellis is the efficient, sharp-tongued secretary to the elusive billionaire, David Reid. By night, she becomes Mistress Scarlet – the masked dominatrix who commands The Red Room. Her two lives never touch. Until the night her boss walks into her world as a new client. David's no stranger to control: by day, he's the ruthless CEO with a hidden mafia empire; by night, he's her most demanding client, unaware the masked submissive he craves is the woman who knows his every secret. What starts as forbidden pleasure turns into a dangerous obsession, one that blurs the lines between power, pain, and love. As enemies close in and Nora’s past resurfaces, she must decide which part of herself to save… the woman he commands, or the woman who could destroy him. Trigger Warning: This story contains explicit BDSM scenes (including dominance/submission dynamics, impact play, restraint, and sensory deprivation), graphic depictions of gun violence and murder, kidnapping attempts, mafia-related threats and organized crime elements, alcohol use, and themes of secrecy, betrayal, and emotional manipulation. Reader discretion is advised – safe, sane, and consensual practices are emphasized, but content may be intense for some.

David Evans Hubert, seorang CEO Perusahaan Hubert raja bisnis dari kota Lincoln yang terkenal tampan dan cerdas dengan sifatnya yang dingin dan acuh tak acuh. Sebagai pewaris utama perusahaan serta kekayaan keluarga Hubert menambahkan segala kesempurnaan dalam dirinya. Takdir mempertemukan David dengan seorang gadis yang menarik perhatiannya sebagai cinta pertamanya, dia menaruh perhatian dan jatuh cinta dengan seorang Liana Edsel, nona muda dari keluarga kaya menengah Edsel di kota mereka. Merekapun akhirnya saling berkenalan dan jatuh cinta serta menjalin kasih selama satu tahun. Namun Liana, sang gadis sekaligus cinta pertamanya itu menghilang begitu saja tanpa sepatah kata apapun. Takdir memang unik dan tidak ada yang tahu, hari ini ada karyawan baru di perusahaannya sekaligus akan menjadi sekretaris barunya. Matanya terbelalak mendapati sosok yang tidak mungkin ia salah lihat "Liana...". Setelah dua tahun menghilang dari Kota Lincoln, Liana akhirnya kembali dan mencari kerja di Kota ini. Setelah mendaftar dibeberapa tempat, akhirnya dia diterima di Perusahaan terkenal sebagai raja bisnis yaitu Perusahaan Hubert. Liana tak menyangka bahwa dirinya akan menjadi sekretaris untuk CEO perusahaan tersebut yang merupakan kekasihnya yang ia tinggalkan dan bersembunyi darinya dua tahun lalu. Akankah ia lari lagi atau menghadapi pria tersebut?

Three years after Vivian and I married into the Domingo family, our husbands' childhood crush Niama Guido came back to the town. Vivian and I had a whole escape plan. But the night before we bailed, Vivian threw herself off a high-rise. I called her husband, Pedro Domingo. He laughed, his tone nasty and cold. "Reena, my brother asked, since she jumped today, are you going to drown yourself tomorrow?"

Penny and Jacob are twins that were abandoned as babies. They grew up moving from one foster home to the next. With the abuse they endured at the hand of those that took care of them will they ever be able to move past the memories haunt their dreams. Penny is a mute who can communicate using telepathy with her twin. Who are the new foster parents? Why were they so secretive? After nearly three years living with them, they find out who the new foster parents are. And just before they turn sixteen, they find out they are werewolves. How will being a mute human affect her wolf. Will they ever feel loved and have a forever home? Do they find out the truth of their birth and heritage? Keep reading to unveil the twist and turns that are to come.

Three days after my death, Dominic Sharp receives a phone call asking him to identify my body. He has an arm wrapped around a woman's waist as he says indifferently, "I couldn't care less if she's dead. Call me once she's been cremated." My body is sent to the crematorium. After putting the ashes into an urn, an employee calls Dominic again. He clucks his tongue impatiently. "Alright, alright. I'll be there soon."