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"Why aren't you ready for me?" His voice cut through the darkness, sharp as a blade. His hands gripped my hips, fingers digging into soft flesh. "How often do I have to tell you about the rules?" "I'm sorry," I whispered, my throat tight. "I was sick again today, and work was—" "Excuses." He ripped away my underwear, the fabric tearing. "You smell like a kitchen maid. Disgusting." I bit my lip until I tasted blood, fighting back tears. Three years. Three years of being his unwanted wife, forced on him by his grandfather's deal. The old man's words still echoed: "You saved my life, child. Let me give you a good life in return." ***** Five years ago, Elena thought she’d left her nightmare behind. Forced into a loveless marriage with the ruthless Nikolai Ashford, she endured his cold accusations and cruel indifference. But when their toxic relationship threatened the life of her unborn child, she vanished, reinventing herself as Mia Thompson—a confident heiress with a powerful empire of her own. Now, Mia’s carefully rebuilt world is crumbling. One of her twins is gravely ill, and the only hope for survival lies in Nikolai, the man who shattered her heart. Returning to his world isn’t just a desperate gamble to save her child—it’s a chance to exact the revenge she’s dreamed of for years.

I bet you’ve heard the story about the secretary falling head over heels for her boss; that’s me, but what happens when you have unforgettable with someone without knowing he is your boss? That’s me; I got invited to a party that ended up being a birthday party with a dungeon theme, weird, I know, tell me about it, but I finally let my hair down and enjoyed exploring my sexuality with the most intense men I have ever met. My boss, Richard Ashford, Mr. Billionaire CEO himself, he is intense, dominating, cocky, and arrogant, but he makes me feel like the most important woman in the world. Behind closed doors, he is the most fantastic lover. I wish the world could see him the same way I do. I am not ready for dating after everything I have been through. But he is. He wants to show Manhattan’s elite that I am his, but I don’t want to be in the spotlight. I like being anonymous. His life is covered by every newspaper and magazine. That’s what happens when you own most of New York’s media companies.

Freddie Ashford is a famous New York hockey player living the dream. He has money, fame and a serious long-term relationship until someone decided his life was too good. One night out with his teammates changed his life, turning it upside down. Freddie has been accused of a crime he didn’t commit, he lost his friends, his girlfriend, sponsor deals, and he is on the verge of losing his career. Tatum Reid escaped from a controlling and abusive relationship with a hockey player. The only good thing she got from that relationship was her eight-year-old daughter. She promised herself never get involved with a hockey player again, but she finds a new in New York as a PR for a very famous Hockey Team. Her is to make sure the players behave on social media, and she is making her number one priority clearing Freddie’s name. What happens when Tatum’s past comes knocking on her door? Her ex comes to play against the team she works for, and Freddie Ashford tries saving her the same way she is trying to save him. Will Tatum keep her feelings to herself, or will she allow Freddie to penetrate her icy heart and make her happy once more? This is the fourth and final book of The Ashford Brothers Series. This book can be read as a stand-alone, but for better comprehension, it is better to read the other three. The Big Shot, The Joker, The Strong and finally The Jock.

Today is my birthday. But my wife, Talia Ford, tells me that she can't spend time with me today. She needs to accompany her uncle, Adam Ford, to his physical checkup. I'm about to convince Talia to stay with me when a row of comments suddenly pop up in front of my eyes. "Stop wasting your breath. Just let her go. "In your previous life, Talia insisted on keeping her uncle company, so you could only return to your research lab to work. But you predicted that the dead volcano located next to Bareyard Village would erupt tonight. So, you forcibly stopped Talia and made her go back to the village to save her grandpa. "But when her uncle went for the physical checkup on his own, he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Engulfed by despair, he took his own life by jumping off the hospital. "After he died, Talia pinned the blame on you. She bought some potent rat poison and poisoned your food, thus killing you."

I bet you’ve heard the story about the player that gets played. Yes, that’s me, Dylan Ashford. I am in an open relationship with my long-term girlfriend, and when I realize she is only using me for my name, I discover I am in too deep until I meet her, the girl with the brown eyes that make my world spin upside down, and believe I still have a chance of the love I always dreamed of. People see me as a Joker and a Playboy, but deep down, I am a romantic, and I need to find my own true love. Watching my big brother fall in love gave me hope. My name is Joanna Thompson, but my friends know me as Jo. I work in a security firm, and after a traumatic breakup with my ex, I am looking forward to finding my true love, but my head gets turned by the one person I absolutely despise for everything that he represents. Dylan Ashford is everything I always hated in humankind. He is cocky and a player. This book can be read as a Standalone, but for better comprehension, you should read The Big Shot first. This is book number two of The Ashford book series.

Bonnie Walton had a crush on Jude Ashford since the first time she saw him when she was twelve and he was twenty-two. Jude is her brother’s best friend. He was always indifferent towards Bonnie until the summer she turned fifteen and he caught her reading a smut book and promised it was their little secret. Over the years, her feelings for Jude developed from a crush into a burning, heart-wrenching desire.  After years of not seeing each other, she can no longer hide her feelings for him on her eighteenth birthday, and their attraction ignites. They have the most lustful and sinful that leads to Bonnie losing her vCard to Jude.  Jude Ashford is the synonym of perfection, CEO of Ashford Publishing. He never steps out of line, being the most respectful man on the face of the earth. Jude always tries to be away from the spotlight his name brings.  What will happen when the woman that broke his heart ten years ago reappears in his life engaged? Will Jude be able to fight the jealousy he feels and allow her to find happiness with another, or will he fight to be with her?  Now that Bonnie is back in New York and living with her brother, Will Jude, and Bonnie be able to keep their hands to themselves? Or will their red-hot scorching desire for each other to get them to be together and reveal their attraction? Even if it means losing their best friend and brother’s support?

“It’s not my fault you keep losing our babies!” Jasper snapped. “And instead of being jealous of Lillian, you should be grateful to her!” ~ ~ ~ Rose Ashford’s marriage to Jasper Thompson had been a happy one but too many miscarriages led to one decision that would shake the foundation of the love they once shared. Lillian, Rose’s best friend volunteered to be their surrogate and that’s when things changed for the worse. Rose was kicked aside and disrespected by her husband, shamed and abused by her in-laws, and constantly received shady remarks from her so-called best friend. For the sake of Rose’s baby that Lillian was carrying, she was willing to endure it all until she a shocking revelation shatters her heart into a million pieces. She demanded a divorce, but Jasper isn't willing, he called her dramatic and said she couldn't live without him. Desperate for revenge, she teamed up with Jasper’s rival, Kaiser Montclair. Gone was the meek woman who worshipped her husband and loved her best friend, she was out for their downfall. On this journey of revenge, secrets and lies are uncovered.

Pada tahun keempat pernikahan dengan Rocky Riyandi, Luna Gozali hamil. Dia membawa dokumen pernikahan ke rumah sakit untuk membuat catatan kehamilan, tapi saat verifikasi data, perawat memberitahunya bahwa akta nikahnya palsu. Luna terkejut dan bertanya, “Palsu? Mana mungkin?” Perawat menunjuk cap di atasnya, “Lihat, stempelnya miring dan nomor serinya juga salah.” Luna tidak menyerah. Dia segera pergi ke kantor catatan sipil untuk memastikan, tapi jawabannya tetap sama. “Pak Rocky sudah menikah, nama pasangan sahnya adalah Paula Gozali….” Paula Gozali? Seperti disambar petir, otak Luna seketika menjadi kosong! Paula adalah kakak tirinya dan juga cinta pertamanya Rocky. Dulu, demi mengejar mimpinya, kakaknya memilih pergi keluar negeri untuk melanjutkan studi. Dia kabur di hari pernikahan dan tega meninggalkan Rocky begitu saja. Namun sekarang, malah dia yang tercatat sebagai istri sah Rocky!

Gosip paling menghebohkan tahun ini di Universitas Jido adalah video malam pertama Arlena yang diunggah ke grup kampus. Video itu direkam di suite presiden sebuah hotel bintang lima. Arlena tampak tanpa sehelai benang pun, ditekan oleh seorang pria yang jauh lebih tinggi darinya di depan jendela besar... Suara desahan dan hentakan terus menggema tanpa henti...

Selama tiga tahun menikah dengan Suryanto Pradana, Julianti Sahara telah mengalami enam puluh delapan kali percobaan pembunuhan oleh musuh-musuhnya. Diceburkan ke sungai, dibakar, diserang dengan pisau ... Semua ini terjadi hanya karena Suryanto menguasai jaringan gelap Kota Beirus, membuatnya memiliki musuh yang tak terhitung jumlahnya. Orang-orang itu yakin bahwa Julianti adalah titik lemah Suryanto, sehingga mereka tidak segan-segan menyerangnya. Setiap kali Julianti berhasil selamat dari ambang kematian, Suryanto akan memeluknya dengan erat, matanya memerah, tangannya gemetar saat berkomunikasi dengan bahasa isyarat, "Aku yang tidak berguna, tidak bisa melindungimu dengan baik." Hingga pada terakhir kali, Julianti diculik dan diikat di samping tangki penyimpanan minyak oleh musuhnya, lalu diledakkan hingga sekarat. Julianti terbangun di rumah sakit dan menyadari bahwa pendengarannya pulih. Di telinganya terdengar suara Suryanto yang sedang berbicara dengan temannya. "Dulu, saat Yulia Ananda diculik oleh musuhmu, untuk melindunginya, kamu sengaja memutus hubungan dengannya, lalu menikahi Julianti, si gadis tuli itu. Kamu memanjakannya sampai semua orang tahu, membuat musuh-musuhmu mengira bahwa Julianti adalah orang yang paling kamu cintai, sehingga dia berulang kali menjadi tameng bagi Yulia ... Apakah kamu tidak terlalu kejam melakukan itu?"