New York Times 100 Notable Books Of 2023

My wife, Ariel Sweeney, would always buy me a new watch every time she cheated on me. We'd been married for four years, and I'd already collected 99 watches. That also meant I'd forgiven her 99 times too. This time, she went on a business trip for three days, and returned with a Patek Philippe watch worth ten million dollars for me. I then knew that it was time we got a divorce.

Mary Parker's life has been transformed after the death of her sister Claudia and the disappearance of her mother, and what used to be colorful to her is now black and white. Mary is absolutely certain that she will soon be reunited with her sister on the spiritual plane, and for this reason she does not allow herself to fall in love, and doesn't want anyone to fall in love with her. But he sees his plan go awry when he meets Philippe Taylor on a party night. Newly arrived in New York, Philippe is the newest owner of Taylor's Music. He is used to nightlife and he can't imagine the surprises that new york city will bring him, especially after he meets a very beautiful and authoritarian woman. Would he be willing to live a no-strings-attached romance with his newest neighbor and partner, Mary? Would she be willing to allow anyone to get close to her? Together Philip and Mary will need to take care of Mariazinha, an extremely poor and very docile child, while her grandmother is hospitalized. Sometimes fate plays with people and someone or an accident can change everything!

Eleanor Raven is the only daughter of the powerful Alpha. At the age of 13, she was declared wolfless, but little do they know that she is hiding her true identity under her wolfless status. A secret that will make everyone crumble in fear for what she is truly capable of. Some say it's a gift from the goddess, others say it's a curse. Forced to live as the pack slave and punching bag, Eleanor is determined to leave her life and pack behind for a new beginning... But, what happens once a strong alpha like Alpha Alexander sets his eyes on the pack's peculiar slave and claim her as his mate? Will she give up the chance for new beginnings? Or will she become his mate and unleash the true power that only she possess? Find out in Alpha's Cursed Luna :) Check out my other books! Born To Be My Luna (COMPLETED) Alpha Hunter (ONGOING)

Soleil Summer is a rather ordinary 17 year old School girl, a bit shy and unassuming … at least until her world is turned upside down. First she meets the very handsome Luca, the New boy in school … and she also can’t help but notice the alluring King of the vampire goths. And then of course there is the fact that on her 18th birthday a coven of witches comes to knock on her door. Soleil is a witch, fated to kill the werewolves, what she doesn’t know is that her beloved Luca is a wolf and her mate, a mate she has to kill to break the ancient curse. And in the background the dark one, an immense evil power lurks, and he has his eyes on Soleil. This is a full series of 3 books in one … each New book starts with a chapter marked 1. Warning: Every chapter starting with *The vampire* may contain violent murders and kinky sex

Ilaria. A sweet quiet girl with a traumatic past that has left her scarred and afraid to get close to anyone. Moving to New York to start a new life, what will happen when she meets the one person to push her out of the shadows and into the light? Alessandro. A billionaire who is arrogant, threatening, and deadly. He is the CEO of Vito Enterprises'. And a father. He's never believed in love and is constantly closed off. What happens when the timid and scared girl meets the famous billionaire Alessandro, and what happens when his son takes a liking with Ilaria?

A girl moved to a new city, started a new simple life, and left behind everything that has ever happened. She was oblivious about the people in her life playing the main roles. She has been tortured so many times without knowing her fault. Doesn't know whom to trust. Life gets darker day by day and every new moment unfolds horrific mysteries and unread chapters of the past. Life has shown her a new path to walk on. The path where she will get the love of her life, her best friend, and her worst enemy. It's all about risking everything. She now has to put her trust in someone who could save her from dying a horrible death. Or else she would be giving her life without knowing the actual reasons for all the incidents happening in her life.

After a night of reckless indulgence, driven by the intoxicating allure of alcohol, her life began to unravel. She watched helplessly as everything she held dear - her lover, her family, her flourishing career - slipped away. Following her father's mysterious and untimely death, she transformed from a wealthy heiress into a humble rural dweller. Years later, returning to the bustling streets of New York with her two young children, she was determined to unearth the hidden truths of her past. Who was the enigmatic father of her children? What secrets surrounded her father's demise, and who was responsible for the downfall of their once-mighty family business? In her quest for justice, she confronted a world veiled in corporate conspiracies and personal vendettas. Yet, beneath the city's frenetic surface, a more profound darkness awaited. In the heart of this journey for truth and redemption, her two innocent children became her beacons of hope. Their laughter, innocence, and unwavering love provided her with the strength to face a world as unpredictable as it was unforgiving. Amidst the chaos of New York, her children were the anchors that kept her grounded in the face of adversity, offering the courage to confront a capricious world.

Mabelle had a wild night with a stranger and her husband finds out about it. Hiniwalayan siya nito at tuluyang nagunaw ang kanyang mundo. She ended up living in a small boarding house with her pregnant tummy, completely desperate for survival. Sa kabila ng paghihirap ni Mabelle ay pinili niyang buhayin mag-isa ang kanyang anak. Makalipas ang pitong taon, nagawa niyang makabangon subalit muling sinubok ang kanyang katatagan nang mawalan siya ng trabaho. Mabuti na lang ay ini-refer siya ng kanyang kaibigan sa pinagtatrabahuhan nitong amo na isang kilalang personalidad. Dahil sa pagnanais na makapagtrabaho muli, pinasok ni Mabelle ang pagiging kasambahay. However, she was surprised to find out that her new boss is her former husband, Navi Reinhart—the man who used to exchange smiles with her has turned into someone who is very dangerous. "Pagsisisihan mong bumalik ka pa sa buhay ko, Mabelle. Ipapararanas ko sa 'yo ang sakit na naramdaman ko noong araw na niloko mo ako!" The moment he said those words, she knew her misery was about to begin. *** Started: May 15, 2023 Finished: June 12, 2024

Since young, Dione Amaris has always been fascinated by supernatural creatures; vampires, fairies, werewolves and many more. Her mother always read her stories about them. Until she turn to a fully grown woman, she has collected a lot of books about them and would still read them time to time and after she ends reading a book, she can’t help but think if they really exist. But what if… they really do exist? And one of its kind has been by her side all along? And she, herself has a blood of the creature she's been fascinated at? Will it be a start to a something new to her life? Or… it'll start a havoc in her life?

Raphael Bamford a multi billionaire, a 28 years old bachelor. Every woman's dream handsome, talented and a very well known business tycoon. Famous for being cruel in business world. A cold hearted and arrogant CEO of the most wealthiest and famous company in New York City. But despite the achievements and wealth he has, his brown orbs always hide the sadness and longing for something...or...for...someone.