once there was an ugly barnacle

"I have Two Rules For You. One; Do Not Fall In Love With Me. Two; Never Forget Rule Number One!" *** Jonathan Black, a formidable mafia tycoon, finds himself ensnared in a personal hell. Scarred by a previous distraction that cost him the life of his own brother, he swore an oath to prevent history from repeating itself. But little did he know, fate had other plans in store. Desperate for redemption, Jonathan is confronted with an unthinkable proposition—a marriage to his late brother's widow, the alluring and mysterious Hazel. As they embark on this union, the lines between loyalty and love blur, igniting a tempestuous attraction that defies all reason. Bound by the levirate contract, Jonathan and Hazel try to resist the magnetic pull between them. Yet, like an unbreakable elastic band, their desires only grow stronger, threatening to shatter the delicate balance they have meticulously built. In this high-stakes game of passion, each touch, each stolen glance, becomes a dangerous step towards a perilous edge. But beware, for the consequences of letting go are dire. As Jonathan begs for absolution, he teeters on the precipice of a choice that could either lead to their ultimate salvation or plunge them into an abyss of irreversible destruction. Will they succumb to the intoxicating allure of their hate-love, risking everything they hold dear? Or will they find the strength to resist, knowing that the consequences could be devastating for both their souls? Can Jonathan Black find redemption and hold onto the woman he craves, or will his insatiable hunger for absolution condemn them both to an eternal torment?

Karena bobot tubuhnya yang gemuk dan berasal dari desa, istriku selalu dijadikan bahan cemooh keluarga. Parahnya, ibuku juga menolak habis-habisan Asmi untuk dijadikan menantu hanya karena ia dianggap miskin, gemuk dan seorang yatim. Sampai perlahan semua kenyataan pun terbuka, aku baru tahu kalau istriku ternyata adalah orang kaya yang mempunyai bisnis besar di kota dan desa. Lika-liku perjalanan baru pun dimulai saat semua keluargaku mengetahui sosok Asmi yang sebenarnya. Akankah keluargaku terus merendahkan Asmi seperti dulu?

Synopsis “ Yes, it’s true, I am a witch” Ella says and Nathan was surprised to hear that from her because he never knew she was a witch when he saved him when he was dead. Nathan was shot dead but the witch brought him back to life. Ella was banished from her own world, she decided to stay in the human world but no one was ready to be her friend, Nathan took her with him and decided to employ her as his secretary in his company. Nathan is a billionaire mafia and everyone is scared of him.

NOTE: CERITA INI TERDIRI DARI BEBERAPA SEKUEL DENGAN KONFLIK INTI YANG BERBEDA DAN TAMAT PADA SETIAP SEKUELNYA. Karena di bawah tekanan kakeknya yang seorang konglomerat, Sayudha Wistara terpaksa menikahi Diandra Safaluna, wanita bercadar yang penuh misterius. Akan tetapi, hampir setiap momen ia sering dibuat terkaget-kaget dengan kemampuan extra dan prinsip istrinya yang aneh. Setelah melihat kecantikan dan keunikan istri bercadarnya, Yudha mulai tertarik dan mengabaikan perjanjian pra nikah mereka untuk berpisah setelah 2 tahun tanpa bersentuhan fisik. Akankah Yudha mengetahui rahasia bahwa istrinya bukan wanita biasa, bahkan sebagai majikan kakeknya di dunia mafia?

"I'd rather die than watch you sit on the throne of Camelot with that wolf!" Nadia's once sweet mother stated in fury. She had not been this way until after she got pregnant for the king's brother. Now she would stop at nothing but to see that Her dignity and long time secret is protected, even if it meant preventing the heir to the throne from taking her rightful position. But pleasure and esctacy cannot be curtailed, expecially when it is on one's Beck and call…. One cool evening she couldn't help but lustfully savour the body of her lover, letting him do to her as he pleases. But Nadia storms in on them with an important message and is shocked to see her mother The Queen making out with her uncle…

It was a bad idea. She knew it but she had no choice. After finding herself penniless after the death of her parents who nevertheless had a good fortune, Rose had no other idea than to loot the trunk of her old house to pay for her little sister's treatment. Anyway, it wasn't a theft because nobody knows about this safe... The house was empty because it was for sale, she was going to sneak in and she would never set foot there again. It was a perfect idea... When she entered the house, she suspected that there was someone but she persisted and continued... -Who are you? What are you doing at my house? She was so relieved that no one had touched her money so she hadn't even heard the footsteps... She turned to see a man...a man with a mask covering half his face. .. Frightened, she did not expect that this night could change her life... -I'll let you take your trunk and I'll offer you double more so that you serve as my escort, for one night... Rose could not understand such a proposal. However, she had no choice...

True is an ex assassin,Joe, Josephine is an actress,with a secret disorder,which makes her want to live the life of her characters. True's grandad might not make it quarter way through the new year,and requests one thing from True. That he gets himself a girlfriend. Will True be able to find someone he can truly relate to and can Joe find solace somewhere and learn her who she really is? Can they both work together,pretending to be a couple and get the one thing they both need from the world. Can they both find freedom?

As an illegitimate child of the feared Alpha Roy Allard, Mackenzie has faced mistreatment, lack of love, and abuse since her mother’s death. As a human, she has no mate to rescue and sweep her off her feet, yet surprisingly, she meets him. Not only did he attack her pack, but he also left her heartbroken after his callous rejection. When she finally escapes her pack, thanks to her best friend’s help, she wishes to start a new life somewhere far away from people who hurt her and delve into the secret of why the Moon Goddess gave her a mate if pairing with humans was unheard of. But fate has other plans for MacKenzie. Not only does she meet her mate again, but she is the key to helping him defeat the enemy from the past. When hidden truths come to life, she has to make a decision that will change her life forever. When sparks fly and hate turns into passion, there is no escape from your destiny. The question is: What are you willing to sacrifice along the way?

What would you do if you were told that your sister was sold off to a Russian Mafia leader? Would you fight and try to bring her back or just cry over the loss of your sister? What would you do if you find the truth behind the assassination of your father? Would you treat the person you have been obsessed with, with love or hate? Annabella Jones did not have an easy life. Her parents passed away when she was young, her fraternal twin sister was her only family. That was until she was sold to Austin Volkov, the Russian Mafia leader. She was eighteen and had no idea how the world works. She was treated like a slave in her own house and was shot when she tried saving her sister from being sold. She was dead to the world for ten years. Now, when she is twenty-eight she is back to take revenge from all those who had harmed her and her sister back then with a new identity. Madison Smith. While Austin knows everything. He knows who Madison Smith really is. He just needs to claim her. He had watched her for more than a decade. He was obsessed with her and would do anything to make her his. But what he doesn't know is that she had been planning against him all this while. When he is aware of it he traps her in an endless journey of torture, betrayal and love. Now, the real question is will Madison Smith urf Annabella Jones will be able to achieve her goal? Will he treat her the way he had planned after knowing the truth behind his father's assassination? To find out, join their journey of love, hate and betrayal!

Perusahaan keluarga nyaris bangkrut, keuangan menipis lantaran terbiasa hidup hedonis. Lilya harus menerima takdir Kenanga yang menolak dijodohkan dengan Pak Tua Mesum dari keluarga Gunawan yang terkenal. Demi keluarga dia rela berkorban, dia rela digadaikan, dinikahkan dengan Pak Tua Mesum Gunawan yang terkenal kaya raya. Namun, Pak Tua itu tidak mau menunjukkan dirinya sebelum hari pernikahan mereka tiba. Sosoknya yang misterius dan selalu bersembunyi di balik kamera, akhirnya terungkap saat ia menikahi Lilya dengan cara terhormat. "K-kamu ... masih muda?" tanya Lilya dengan polosnya. "Kamu kira saya sudah tua?" Lilya menggeleng panik. "Tapi, kata Kak Kenanga, kamu orang tua mesum dari keluarga Gunawan yang terkenal." Laki-laki bernama Evan itu mendengkus keras. "Itu hanya rumor palsu tentang saya, jangan percaya rumor sebelum kamu melihat sendiri buktinya." Apakah Lilya yang selalu menderita bisa hidup bahagia dengan suaminya Evan? Ataukah Kenanga akan menjadi duri dalam daging di pernikahan keduanya? ___ All right reserved by Kaitani Hikari