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Carol has harbored a forbidden obsession with Mr. Rich for as long as she can remember—a desire so intense it consumes her thoughts and fuels fantasies she could never confess. He's older, unavailable, and completely off-limits. But none of that diminishes the magnetic pull she feels every time they're in the same room. The problem? Kate—her best friend since childhood—is Mr. Rich's daughter. Carol is trapped in an impossible situation. Every visit to Kate's house is torture and temptation wrapped into one. Every casual conversation with Mr. Rich sends her imagination spiraling. She knows what she wants, but the cost of pursuing it could destroy the most important friendship she has. The questions multiply in her mind: What would happen if she finally made her move? Would Mr. Rich be horrified, intrigued, or something she hasn't even considered? And Kate—would she ever forgive such a betrayal? Could their friendship survive Carol crossing this ultimate boundary? Carol stands at a precipice between desire and loyalty, between the fantasy she's nurtured for years and the real-world consequences that would follow. She knows she should walk away, bury these feelings, and preserve what matters most. But obsession doesn't obey logic or morality. As the tension builds, Carol must answer the question that haunts her every waking moment: does she care enough to stop herself—or is the risk of losing everything worth one chance at getting what she's always wanted?

After being humiliated and rejected by the man she loved, Ember decides she was done being the introverted nerd. So, she decided to change herself. And the first step she took was striding into the strip club and hiring Jack, the devastatingly handsome gigolo, to teach her the art of seduction. And the next thing she knew, she had woken up after the hottest one night stand that will change her life forever. 6 years later, Ember is a changed woman starting her first day at a huge company, her dream job. But little did she know that the CEO of her new job was Zaire Langston Hughes, also known as Jack, Ember's one night stand.

Love they say is blind and makes one do stupid things. That seems to be the case for Kira as the story unfolds how she gives her time, skills and even goes as far as endangering her life for the world nastiest millionaire Damian Willows, who unable to handle the fact that a lowly woman like Kira had swept him off his feet at their first encounter, treats her fecklessly. Just when Kira was about to give up on love, a deal is struck by her dear Damian, in a bid to protect his image and reputation, and she finds herself in the conclaves of a deadly drug baron, worth billions of dollars. In the unlikeliest of ways, he teaches her the true meaning of love. Just when she begins to accept Don's love, her first love soon wants her back.

"Even if you run away, I would search to the end of this world until I found you. Because the only place you can stay is in these arms." ****** He was ruthless. He had no weakness. He was not afraid of death. Not until he met her... Who would have thought that saving a man's life one night could change her life forever. When Megan Rose had landed in Rome, she was thrilled to start over. New life, new identity, new her. When she saved Xavier Vellutini, the head of a powerful Italian mafia, he had since been obsessed with her and she found herself slowly falling into his trap, falling in love. Yet, by a twist of fate, Xavier broke her heart, and she walked out of his life. Two years later, Xavier finally found Megan but this time she held a secret that will turn their lives upside down...

Astrid's world is shattered when she discovers her fiance's betrayal and her sister's deceit. Consumed by anger, hurt, and a thirst for revenge, she makes a choice that will forever alter her destiny as she becomes entwined in a passionate and tumultuous relationship with the mysterious Mr. Thompson. Astrid must confront the darkness within herself and the true depth of her own desire. Will she find solace in the arms of her new lover? Or will the secrets and obstacles tear them apart? A heart-wrenching tale of love,lust and redemption.

He left four years ago to build himself into being the man he knew she deserved. He left her shattered and abandoned, however when he comes back, he wasn't ready for how much of a bold and sexy woman she had transformed too, and he certainly wasn't ready for the seductions.

“You are the property of the Don. You belong to me, and I won’t hesitate to burn anyone who even thinks of laying a finger on you,” he murmured, his hot, husky breath brushing against my ear. My breath hitched as I feel his lips pressed against my neck. “Mine to devour,” he whispered, his voice trailing lower. “Mine alone.” •••• When Iris is sold by her grandmother, only to be auctioned and bought by the most dangerous man she’d ever laid eyes on—Damon Vyone —her world fractures. A man who kills without flinching. Now, she belongs to him. Nowhere to run. No escape. And he has no intention of letting her out of his sight.

Fern has spent her life turning her pain into strength, after losing her mother in a savage battle, life taught her one thing…never be weak. So, when the stars align and uncover who Fern’s destined mate was…Alpha Archer, she rejects it. Known across the land as one of the most ruthless, cruel and dangerous Alpha’s, one Fern knew all too well, she fought him at every turn… but Archer was already obsessed and refused to take no for an answer. Kidnapped and dragged back to his pack during another brutal battle, Fern is trapped with the man who wishes to claim all of her. Archer thought finding his mate was the difficult part… but he was unaware of how far Fern would go to defy him and their mateship.

"Do not tempt me, Wildling. You're mine to protect, not to fuck." ~~~~ Kyla Harper After the death of my father, I never expected to be placed under the custody of a stranger who claimed to be his friend. I expected an old man with grey hair. Not a demigod who turned my world upside down. Cold. Distant. Devilishly handsome. His words sink into my skin, leaving my knees shaking. And while I flinch at every man’s touch, his feels… different. Now I can’t stop myself from craving the forbidden. ~~~~ Carlos Redd I was caught off guard by Harper’s last will. To take in his only daughter and protect her, despite knowing the violent and dangerous world I live in. Out of respect, I took her in. Kyla crosses every line. Curious about everything I keep hidden. Each moment, each encounter, each argument—tears down my restraint. The more I push her away, the more I crave her. And the more I crave, the closer we get to secrets that could tear us apart.

Marry me” Steven replied immediately. Yan’s eyes widened and she scoffed, rolling her eyes. “ Is this guy serious or what? What does he take me for, a slave?” She thought sending daggers at him. “ I know I accept any type of job but I won’t just marry whomever I come across. Am not stupid” Yan snapped. “ You have only 2 choice, first, marry me” Steven said. “ And the second?” Yan asked. “ Marry me” Steven replied making Yan scoff. “ And what’s the difference in the two choices?” Yan asked. “The difference is that there are no difference” Steven replied. Steven Zhichoa Liu popularly know as Mr Liu, I'd the CEO of Liu industry, the top best cartoonist industry in China. Everyone referred him as the Cold, Bossy, Arrogant and domineering CEO who likes being alone. He crosses part with Yan Yunqi, a college student who is also a cartoonist. Meeting each other for the first time, both of them are unhappy to see each other. But what happens when both of them got tied up in a contractual marriage? Will they be able to let go of their difference and let love blossom in their hearts? You won't wanna miss out!