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Hana I was never meant to be a free soul that could drift through the world with no responsibilities. I was born into the world as the heir to the Shadowlands, a witch and the granddaughter of the High Witch. One day, the High Witch sent me on a mission. It was only supposed to be a simple task, and I knew it was a test. But then he found me, or maybe I found him. Cael. A wolf shifter, eyes like ice, and my soul sang out to him. I know that being around him, and the way my magic hummed. I knew what he was; he was dangerous. Cael I came into this city with blood on my hands, revenge carved into my bones, as old as time. I swore I had only one goal, and that was it. Not power, not money, and most of all not love. But fate played a cruel game. The witches I loathe and see as a means to an end; the second most powerful witch to set foot on this planet is my mate. Hana is a temptation who has the mouth of a sailor and the body of a goddess. To claim her is a risk that I will have to take, while fighting this world for a deep-rooted revenge. Together Their bond is a curse yet fated by the Moon Goddess herself. Every stolen touch burns like coals deep and powerful. Every denial and space only pulls them together. As a rebellion simmers in the dark, and ancient enemies who longed to be awakened, stir in their slumber. Hana and Cael are brought together and have to decide: Will they seek revenge, love, or will they burn the world on fire, and make it crumble at their feet?

Lors du premier jour de classe, j'avais tout organisé. J'avais déjà classé mes livres en ordre alphabétique, mon uniforme était repassé et ranger dans mon placard, attendant seulement que je le porte. C'était la même chose depuis des années. Les garçons allaient siffler devant l'arrivée de Jeanette Green, la bimbo de l'école, les intellos seraient dans un coin en train de faire des recherches sur leurs ordinateurs, les joueurs de foot se vanteraient auprès de n'importe quelle fille prête à les écouter, la chorale répéterait leurs chansons dans un coin de la cantine et les petits nouveaux seraient dans un coin, exclus, en attendant de se faire des amis. Et moi, j'allais trainer avec mes meilleurs amis, faire la folle mais rester une bonne fille. Car quand on s'appelle Lily Parks, on a pas autre choix que de bien se comporter. Dans notre famille, nous n'avons pas de réputation qui nous suive: nous sommes comme la plupart des gens. Seul différence entre notre famille et les autres? Mon arrière grand-père était un homme très respecté dans notre petite ville perdue dans les États-Unis. On le complimentait souvent dans sa façon d'agir, en tant qu'avocat réputé. Il a enseigné les bonnes manières à ses enfants, qui eux l'ont enseignés à leurs enfants, ainsi de suite. Mes parents tenaient beaucoup à continuer la tradition, alors je suis l'incarnation même des bonnes manières. Bonnes notes, bon comportement, apparence soignée... S'il fallait que je brise ces règles! Je n'imaginais même pas... Je prévoyais toujours tout en avance pour éviter de me mettre les pieds dans les plats, pour faire plaisir à ma famille. Mais pourtant, cette année, il y avait une chose que je n'avais pas du tout prévu. Et cette chose avait un nom. Matthew Carter.

He took everything. Now she'll take him—for 21 unforgettable nights. Three years ago, billionaire Damien Cross seduced Aria Kane, stole her family's business secrets, and destroyed everything she loved. Her father's company collapsed. Her world shattered. She was left with nothing but rage and a burning need for vengeance. Now, Aria has inherited her grandfather's billion-dollar empire—and she's more powerful than Damien ever imagined. His own company is crumbling, his enemies are circling, and she holds the evidence that could bury him forever. Her offer is simple and sinful: Give her 21 nights. Submit completely to her every demand. Let her strip away his control, his pride, his defenses. Do whatever she commands. In exchange? She'll save his dynasty. Each night pushes new boundaries. Each encounter blurs the line between punishment and pleasure. He's supposed to grovel. She's supposed to feel nothing. But feelings don't follow the rules of revenge. As corporate warfare explodes around them and dangerous enemies emerge from the shadows, Aria and Damien must face an impossible question: Can love survive when it's built on lies, power games, and 21 nights of payback? Some lines should never be crossed. But oh, crossing them feels so good.

Today is the sixth time my girlfriend, Shirley Lake, is supposed to meet my parents. My parents and I wait at the restaurant for four whole hours. I call her over and over again, but she never picks up. Just as I'm about to try one last time, I see Shirley's childhood sweetheart, Joshua Solomon, post a picture on his Instagram, with the location tagged at a suburban hotel. The picture shows a woman's pale back, one shoulder bare, with a striking red spider lily tattoo visible on her skin. Underneath the picture was the caption, "We'll make it from 18 to 80." A mutual friend comments, "First-love couples are the sweetest!" I silently hit the like button, then comment, "Make sure to get buried together when you die. And don't come back to haunt anyone else."

อุบัติเหตุเพียงครั้งเดียวกลับนำมาซึ่งความสูญเสียที่ไม่อาจประเมินค่าได้ โชคดีที่ยังเหลือคนในครอบครัวที่รอดชีวิตอยู่บ้าง แต่สภาพความเป็นอยู่อาจแตกต่างไปจากเดิมอย่างสิ้นเชิง

At the wedding I've spent months planning, my usually stoic fiancé, Anthony Scott, is about to run off with his assistant, Erica Jones. To top it all off, she is wearing a wedding gown. Out of nowhere, his younger brother, Christopher Scott, grabs my hand and plans to pull me straight to City Hall. He disregards my panicking eyes. "Let's get married," he says, as if it's the most normal thing in the world. Then, the stage decorations suddenly collapse, revealing a room full of guests mocking and laughing at me. The two men who once swore to love me forever do all just to make Erica smile. The three of them clink glasses and drink a love toast on stage, completely lost in their own moment. "The wedding you planned was way too outdated. You should thank Erica for turning it into a bachelorette party!" "The real wedding will be this Sunday. Isn't Erica's idea amazing?" Anthony and Christopher were confident that I wouldn't dare leave them. But I quietly pick up my phone and type a message. "Let's set the wedding date for this Sunday, Levi."

"Kenapa Om Samudra mau menikah denganku?" "Karena kamu tidak mau menikahi Bastian." ** Beberapa hari sebelum menikah, Mentari mendapati calon suaminya melakukan hubungan panas dengan saudara tirinya, bahkan hingga saudara tiri tersebut mengaku bahwa ia mengandung anak calon penerus Hanggara Enterprise itu. Akan tetapi, pernikahan antar dua keluarga harus tetap berlangsung atas dasar perjanjian di masa lalu. Tidak ada pilihan lain bagi Mentari selain menerima mempelai pengganti, karena ia tidak sudi melanjutkan pernikahan dengan Bastian yang sudah mengkhianatinya. Yang membuat jantungan, mempelai pengganti yang diberikan untuk Mentari adalah paman dari Bastian, seorang pria yang sosoknya tidak pernah tampak, dan bahkan dikatakan sebagai lelaki payah dengan penampilan kotor dan tak terurus. Namanya Samudra. Benarkah Samudra hanya seorang laki-laki payah yang tidak pernah diperhitungkan bahkan oleh keluarganya sendiri? Kenapa juga laki-laki payah itu mau menggantikan Bastian menikahi Mentari, padahal ia dikabarkan tidak menyukai perempuan?

Demi membahagiakan sang mama di akhir hidupnya, seorang CEO wanita terpaksa menyewa suami dan mengontraknya selama dua tahun! Mapan dan memiliki segalanya tak membuat hidup Rhein Edith serta merta indah tanpa cela. Tuntutan dari sang mama karena usia Rhein sudah berada diujung kepala dua membuatnya frustasi dan memutuskan untuk mencari suami sewaan demi kesehatan orang tua satu-satunya. Di satu sisi, pria misterius bernama Sean yang tiba-tiba hadir di hidup Rhein, menjadikan keduanya terikat satu sama lain. Sean yang awalnya mengaku yatim piatu, ternyata seorang konglomerat yang jauh lebih kaya dari wanita yang menyewanya! Perlahan tujuan Sean mulai terkuak ketika Rhein telah mencoba membuka hati. Sang Nona CEO pada akhirnya mengetahui rahasia besar dibalik sosok 'suami' rentalnya. Akankah Rhein tetap bertahan setelah tahu bila Sean adalah pria yang menderita trauma masa lalu?

My mother-in-law, Eleanor, was having a heart attack, and my husband, Ben Dover—a heart surgeon—was the only one who could save her. Did I call him? Nope. I just stood there, watching her gasp like a fish out of water. In my last life, I'd begged Ben to come save her. He brushed me off, accusing me of interrupting his time with his mistress, Ima Schit. No matter how much I pleaded, he wouldn't come. Eleanor had died in the hospital. And when Johnny, my father-in-law, demanded answers, Ben flipped the script, saying I'd never even called. He made Eleanor's death my fault. Johnny, blinded by grief and fury, killed me. But plot twist—I woke up. Right back to the day this circus started.

Andrea Silva a été forcée d'épouser le prétendu petit ami de sa sœur jumelle, Camila Silva, après sa fugue. Andrea a eu le cœur brisé lorsqu'elle a découvert que l'homme qu'elle venait d'épouser était amoureux de sa sœur et qu'elle n'était qu'une remplaçante en attendant le retour de Camila. Andrea pensait pouvoir séduire Damine Fel, mais que se passerait-il si sa sœur revenait et voulait récupérer son petit ami ? Que se passerait-il si son mari la forçait à divorcer ? Que se passerait-il si elle apprenait qu'elle était enceinte de lui, mais qu'il refusait toute relation avec elle ?