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After a deal gone wrong that leads to half of his soldiers being killed, a mafia boss is forced to knock on the doorstep of his enemies. What was supposed to be a measure to secure his empire turns out to be a wedding proposal to ensure peace between both criminal organizations. Soon, he realizes he's tied to mute woman who hates his guts. Although mute, Ariana Rossi is not one to back down from a challenge. She hates the big Russian, but she's determined to marry him to protect her family from his cruelty. Feelings were never supposed to be developed, but as months pass and emotions begin to blur, she finds her loyalty being torn between her family and a husband she swore to hate; one who had fast become her safe haven in their cruel world. With internal and external forces trying to tear them apart, she can only hope she has her husband by her side at the end of it all.

"I, Aria, the chosen mate, reject you, Alpha Raymond, as my mate." Raymond is thrown into panic. For three years, Aria has poured her soul into being Raymond's Agent Luna—her sweat, her heart, her loyalty to his pack. But to him? She’s just a bed partner and an assistant. When Aria discovers that their contract ends in three months—and that Raymond plans to bond with his ex, who's just returned—she knows it’s time to walk away. And she’s leaving with his pup—one he doesn’t even know about. But why can’t Raymond let her go? Why does he suddenly act like he feels something more for her?

Mona and Lisa are twins. Being the eldest,Mona is chosen to marry the wealthy multi Billionaire Lore Cavannaugh, but on her wedding day,she elopes with her gangstar boyfriend. Lisa chooses to wed by pretending to be Mona in order to save their family's honor and reputation. Awaiting her sister's return,Lisa finds herself falling madly in love with the person who doesn't belong to her and who thinks she's someone else. What happens when Mona returns to get back what rightfully belongs to her? And what will be Lore's reaction when he finds out that the woman he married and has fallen in love with is not the one he wanted? Will he tolerate that he was tricked or will he burn the world to ash?

Book 1– ALEX Elysia Crinshaw, a cunning and resourceful young woman, is caught in a daring heist at the opulent Landry estate. To avoid incarceration, she strikes a deal with the enigmatic billionaire Alex Landry: in exchange for her freedom, she must become an integral part of his underground BDSM club, "The Golden Chains Palace." Initially uncertain of the lifestyle, Elysia soon finds herself drawn into the seductive world of power play, submission, and the darkest desires of the elite. As she navigates the club's intricate social dynamics, she discovers that Alex is not just a dominant, but a man with a secret; he’s a werewolf and believes she is his mate. Though she refuses the bond, Alex won't just let her walk out of his life. Genre: steamy romance Tags: steamy, werewolf Book 2– WILLOW In the mystical world of the Moonshadow pack, where werewolves live by a strict code of loyalty and destiny, Willow, the fiercely independent and rebellious daughter of the alpha for the Landry Pack, is destined to bond with Kyan, the Moonshadows' alpha’s son and heir to the pack's leadership. However, Willow’s heart secretly yearns for Twix who has been her mentor and confidant since childhood. The bonding ceremony, a sacred tradition that cements the unity between two werewolves and ensures the continuation of the pack’s bloodline, is fast approaching. Willow is torn between her duty to the pack and her forbidden love for Twix. Meanwhile, Twix, aware of Willow’s feelings, struggles with his own desire to protect and guide her while upholding the ancient laws that dictate the future of their kind. Genre: steamy, werewolf Tags: steamy, age-gap, forbidden, father’s best friend Book 3-

Chen Yi, a young emperor who's under the control of a powerful minister meets Amayah, a princess from a fallen kingdom. She was saved by Minister Ding when she was young and adopts her as his daughter. Ten years later, Minister Ding assigned Amayah to be the emperor's bodyguard. Being grateful to her adopted father and not knowing his real intention, she agrees to be the emperor's bodyguard and protected him with her life. Amayah never thought that she will fall in love with the young emperor so she was torn between her love for Chen Yi and her loyalty to her adopted father especially when her adopted father force her to poison the emperor. But later on, she discovers that Minister Ding was the one behind the incident ten years ago that caused her whole family's death. Together with Chen Yi, they plan to take down the ruthless eunuch. Is Amayah the person that the emperor is waiting for? The person that will help him to be free from being controlled by the evil minister just like what the priestess predicted? How can a fallen princess and now the emperor's bodyguarf can fullfil the priesties prophecy?

POWERS SERIES (BOOK TWO) ”I’m only here until my father’s debt is paid. I’m not your property,” I said, though my voice faltered under his piercing gaze. Owen smirked, stepping closer, his voice a low, dangerous growl. “Funny, because the moment you stepped into my territory, you became my property, mia cara, and I do not let go of what’s mine until I’ve taken everything I’m owed—and more.” Mae has spent her entire life trying to clean up her father’s messes. But when his largest debt lands her in the hands of Owen, the most feared Mafia Don in the country, her life takes a maddening turn. Owen built his empire on blood, power, and his unwavering belief that family is nothing but a weakness. Mae’s fierce loyalty and willingness to risk everything to protect her deadbeat father—and track down the mother who abandoned her—makes her more interesting than she already is. Trapped in a web of danger, desire, and impossible choices, Mae has to decide: How far will she go to save the people who’ve already let her down? And how long can she resist the pull of the man who claims to own her?

In a world,where werewolves and humans coexist, Liam, a werewolf,finds himself irresistibly drawn to Ava, a captivating human girl. Despite the warnings and the rules about not being close to humans,their connection deepens, leading Liam to introduce Ava to his father. Shockingly,Liam's father reveals a dark secret: Ava's grandfather was responsible for the death of Liam's real mother. As Liam navigates the difficulties of love and loyalty, he also befriends Dylan, whose shapeshifter father has been helping him. However, Liam soon discovers that Dylan's father is not who he seems. Behind the surface of friendship lies a sinister plot for power and revenge. Will Liam be able to unravel the web of deception and protect those he loves, or will he fall victim to the manipulations of a vengeful shapeshifter?,Will Ava get to love him for who he is or will she see him as a monster like her grandfather does?.

Suddenly Zeva Adelia, a freelance photographer, got a client who expressed his interest in her after spending a day together on the first day they met. However, without clarifying what their relationship was and only introducing his name as Zero, the next day Zero immediately returned to his country. He left only a trail of his handmade sketch of Zeva's face and a tiny letter asking Zeva to keep her heart's loyalty to him only. Strangely enough, by only communicating via chat, even without video or phone calls, Zeva feels that Zero has succeeded in conquering her heart. Then, can Zeva undergo a status-less relationship and a long-distance relationship with Zero? How long can Zeva endure waiting for Zero to come back for her? Also, how much does Zeva trust Zero's loyalty to her, when there's another girl like 24/7 beside Zero?

Aiden Flea, a ruthless Alpha broken by betrayal. Cold, distant, and dangerous. He vowed never to love again, but fate has its ways of working. He was bound to a wolfless Omega. "This must be a joke. The moon goddess must be playing tricks on me." He whispered, looking at her. How could his wolf recognize another woman as a mate? How could it be a weak wolfless Omega? Amelia Savage, an outcast blamed for her mother’s death, trying all means to survive. But everything changes when she’s mated to the one man who wants nothing to do with her, yet he refuses to let her go. Passion, and desire, ignite as the possessive wolf couldn't deny the attraction of the mate bond, but when his ex-lover returns and buried secrets come to light, tensions rise. Loyalty is tested, hearts are torn, and destiny demands a price neither of them is ready to pay. Don't miss. The series of the triplets of the shadowmoon pack. First book: Mated to the wolfless Omega: second chance mate.

The coplete is the very known name in the Town that everyone trying to be named after However Maleya doesn't dream of becoming a wife of a coplete, and would never love a man even they will force to marrry! *** There's a two giant company that have a long past of rivalry: Darkspot (which good on hiding the business in the dark) and Spotlight (which good on manipulating humors and news in everyone in the town) They circulated the town, fought to own the trust and loyalty of everyone. Passed through generation to generation, the rivalry thought to cease when the two emerge for agreement that surprised, not just everyone in the town but the two involve in the process. Ryeo Coplete (the Coplete heirs, and very known Devil of Darkspot). Despite the reputation, he own the trust and loyalty of almost half of the town. Though coined as “anti-social” and a “devil”, Ryeo has the side that unknown to everyone. And that he can be a good husband if ever...but not a Soner. Maleya Soner (heiress of Spotlight). Spotlight's a company that govern news and knowledge and tale, mostly about the “devil” who thought to be merciless and heartless. Despite the reputation, she is over-working herself to achieve her one and only goal: to travel the land before the town. And it only can be achieve if she will be free from the responsibility someday. Not known to them, the agreement of the two giant company is the start for their lives to set foot for each other trap, and realize that their goal to be free has never been the choice at the very beginning.