Stardust Neil Gaiman

“Don’t fucking test me. You’re nothing but a whore whose only duty is to satisfy my urges.” He growled out. “Then fucking treat me like one. Treat me like your dirty whore.” I whispered. ••• He’s the rumored Devil Alpha, blood thirsty and ruthless with a lust for only power, an untamable beast that destroys everything in its wake. Lilith Aragon was well versed in the art of seduction; she knew the right cards to play to get any man on their knees. No one else had proven immune to her until she comes across Alpha Kain Gerard. His only objective is to conquer and destroy, that is until Lilith is hired by her Alpha to steal his secrets while being disguised as his new concubine purchased at a slave auction. She infiltrates his pack and his mind, bringing chaos to his order, and ends up stealing more than she had intended while entangling herself in much more dangerous game.

MISERABLE WIVES CLUB SERIES #1: Bigla na lang nag-aya ng divorce si Kaia kay Bastian noong panahong naghihirap siya. Ang dahilan nito? Mahirap si Bastian at may minamahal nang ibang lalaki si Kaia. Galit ang namuo sa puso ni Bastian sa pagiging walang puso ng babaeng minamahal at pinangakong gaganti siya rito sa hinaharap. Makalipas ang limang taon, nagkrus muli ang landas nila. Si Bastian, bilang isang matagumpay na CEO ng AA World Group of Companies habang si Kaia, mula sa pagiging anak mayaman ay nahulog sa pedestal at nauwi sa pagiging waitress na lang sa isang nightclub. Ginawa ni Bastian ang lahat ng pinangako niya sa sarili, mahal man si Kaia, mas matindi ang galit niya rito. “Kaye, we can't go back to the past. My hatred for you won't stop even if you die.” Ngunit nang maubos si Kaia sa lahat ng pananakit ni Bastian sa kanya at nawalan ito ng hininga, doon napagtanto ni Bastian na mas malalim pala ang pagmamahal niya sa asawa kaysa sa galit niya at mas matimbang ang pagsisisi kaysa sa kamatayan. “Kaye, matagal na kitang pinatawad dahil ang pagmamahal ko sa ‘yo, parang hininga. Hindi matitigil. Ako dapat ang nawala… kapag namatay ba ako, maibabalik ko ba ang buhay mo?”

CEO's Midnight Temptation: Mated To Ex’s Irresistible Alpha Boss! My face flushed with heat yet I remained unable to break free from his comforting hold. He guided me to a secluded spot while maintaining constant contact with his hand on mine. I collapsed into the chair when he managed to get me seated because exhaustion was overwhelming me. I whispered my desire to remain in his embrace while I pressed closer against him despite the chair. Your warmth surrounds me and your scent is pleasant. Rytis stopped moving while his intense stare locked onto me as he leaned forward until his lips brushed my ear. The whispered confession he delivered next made my heart race. “Mate.” My eyes locked onto him while confusion scrambled my thoughts. What did that even mean? The moment felt monumental because it seemed like a statement that could change everything. The room spun around me while a single pressing question repeated in my thoughts without stopping. What was his intention when he said ‘Mate’?

Does he really think so little of me? After everything I’ve done for him, for this pack, is this all I’m worth to him? Astrid’s voice breaks through my thoughts, her tone soft but firm. "You deserve better." I close my eyes, letting her words wash over me. She’s right. I do deserve better. But how do I move forward when my entire world has been centered around him? And why, after everything, do I still feel the faintest hope that he’ll come after me? Will he even care that I’ve walked away? Or is this the end of everything?

From the moment he had a sweet taste of Angel, the pure light to his unending darkness, he knew that he had to have her for himself. Rules be damned. *** Hell bowed to him and even devils cowered at his name. He was born in blood and crime, raised to lead Las Vegas' most ruthless mafia and with an iron-fist, he ruled. Yet, all it took to draw a consuming obsession from Christian De Novo was a delicious one night stand with a mysterious woman. Delicate and sweet, Angel Winchester was clueless to the world of crime and danger. However, all that is burned to ashes when a one night affair leads to a forced marriage between herself and a devilishly handsome monster.

"Akala ko ba contract marriage lang ang kasal natin? Bakit sinasabi mong mahal mo ako?" Ngumiti si Mattheus, niyakap si Gianne at hinalikan siya sa labi. "Well, wife. Para sa'yo, contract marriage lang 'to. Pero para sa'kin, love deal 'to." _____ Sa halip na proposal ang sumalubong kay Gianne, panloloko ng boyfriend niyang si Calix at ng bestfriend niya mismo ang nakita niya sa cellphone ng lalaki. Sa sobrang sakit ng kalooban, nakipaghiwalay siya. Sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon, nakilala niya si Mattheus—isang gwapo at mayamang lalaki na tumulong sa kanya noong manakawan siya. Pumayag siya sa kasal na inalok ni Mattheus— dahil kailangan niya ng asawa sa lalong madaling panahon at si Mattheus naman ay kailangan ng asawa para matigil ang lola nitong pinipilit na itong i-blind date sa iba't ibang babae. Sinunod ni Gianne ang kasunduan at ginampanan ang papel bilang contract wife. Pero isang araw, sinabi ni Mattheus ang hindi niya inaasahan—mahal na siya nito. At saka naman biglang bumalik si Calix, humihingi ng pangalawang pagkakataon. Sino ang pipiliin niya?

Umikot ang mundo ni Sunshine kay Angelo at sa anak nilang si Daryl ngunit imbes na pagmamahal, nagtulong pa ang mag-ama na ipadala siya sa kulungan. Paglaya niya matapos ang dalawang taon, mismong birthday din ng anak niya. Pero ang kahilingan nito? “I want a new mommy.You're a bad woman! I don’t want you as my mom!” Ang asawa niya ay malamig ang boses na nagsalita. “Sunshine, let’s get a divorce. I’ll take our son.” At ang kabit nito, ngiting-ngiti na tumingin sa kanya. “Sunshine, your husband and your son are mine now.” Tiniis niya ang panlalait ng biyenan, panghuhusga ng lahat at pagiging malamig ni Angelo. Pero sa loob lang ng dalawang taon, nawalan siya ng ama, ng anak, ng asawa… ng tahanan. Sa huli, napuno rin si Sunshine. “Then let's end it. Let’s divorce.” Pagkatapos ng lahat, may isang lalaking muling lumapit sa kanya, ang matagal na niyang crush noon. Tahimik, mabait, at laging nariyan para sa kanya. Doon lang niya nalaman kung gaano kasarap mahalin ng taong totoo kang pinipili. Pero totoo nga ba ang pinakikita nito sa kanya o isa lang itong patibong ng tadhana para muli siyang ilugmok habang pinipilit niyang itayo ang sarili mula sa pagtalikod ng pamilya sa kanya?

Opposites attract in this sexy South Beach new adult romance From the moment party planner Adam Beller locks eyes with sexy Cuban-American builder Javier Marisco at a Miami Beach Publix, sparks fly. Though they come from different worlds, neither can resist the immediate, magnetic pull between them. Over stargazer lilies and passionate lovemaking, Adam and Javier fall hard and fast. But their relationship is soon tested by the shadows hanging over Javier's life - his traditional Latin background that makes him fearful of living as an out gay man, family tensions, and the shady business dealings of Adam's biggest client. To build a future together, carefree Adam must learn to knuckle down and fight for what matters most, while reserved Javier must find the courage to step fully into the light. Watching these opposites attract, grow, and find their way will keep you breathlessly turning pages. Funny, sexy, heartfelt and engaging, Mi Amor follows Adam and Javier on an emotional rollercoaster ride from South Beach to New Jersey and back again, as they learn to balance their differences, face their fears, and commit to a life together. If you love a steamy yet substantial m/m romance, pick up this satisfying standalone novel from Neil S. Plakcy.

Area Dewasa 21+ Harap Bijak dalam memilih Bacaan ***** Namaku Tazkia Andriani. Aku adalah seorang wanita berusia 27 Tahun yang sudah menikah selama lima tahun dengan seorang lelaki bernama Regi Haidarzaim, dan belum dikaruniai seorang anak. Kehidupanku sempurna. Sesempurna sikap suamiku di hadapan orang lain. Hingga pada suatu hari, aku mendapati suamiku berselingkuh dengan sekretarisnya sendiri yang bernama Sandra. "Bagaimana rasanya tidur dengan suamiku?" Tanyaku pada Sandra ketika kami tak sengaja bertemu di sebuah kafe. Wanita berpakaian seksi bernama Sandra itu tersenyum menyeringai. Memainkan untaian rambut panjangnya dengan jari telunjuk lalu berkata setengah mendesah, "nikmat..."

Shayra Anindya terpaksa harus menikah dengan Adien Raffasyah Aldebaran, demi menyelamatkan perusahaan peninggalan almarhum ayahnya yang hampir bangkrut. "Bagaimana mungkin, Mama melamar seorang pria untukku, untuk anak gadismu sendiri, Ma? Dimana-mana keluarga prialah yang melamar anak gadis bukan malah sebaliknya ...," protes Shayra tak percaya dengan keputusan ibunya. "Lalu kamu bisa menolaknya lagi dan pria itu akan makin menghancurkan perusahaan peninggalan almarhum papamu! Atau mungkin dia akan berbuat lebih dan menghancurkan yang lainnya. Tidak!! Mama takakan membiarkan hal itu terjadi. Kamu menikahlah dengannya supaya masalah selesai." Ibunya Karina melipat tangannya tegas dengan keputusan yang tak dapat digugat. "Aku sudah bilang, Aku nggak mau jadi isterinya Ma! Asal Mama tahu saja, Adien itu setengah mati membenciku! Lalu sebentar lagi aku akan menjadi isterinya, yang benar saja. Ckck, yang ada bukannya hidup bahagia malah jalan hidupku hancur ditangan suamiku sendiri ..." Shayra meringis ngeri membayangkan perkataannya sendiri Mamanya Karina menghela nafasnya kasar. "Dimana-mana tidak ada suami yang tega menghancurkan isterinya sendiri, sebab hal itu sama saja dengan menghancurkan dirinya sendiri. Yahhh! Terkecuali itu sinetron ajab, kalo itu sih, beda lagi ceritanya. Sudah-sudahlah, keputusan Mama sudah bulat! Kamu tetap harus menikah dangannya, titik enggak ada komanya lagi apalagi kata, 'tapi-tapi.' Paham?!!" Mamanya bersikeras dengan pendiriannya. "Tapi Ma, Adien membenc-" "Tidak ada tapi-tapian, Shayra! Mama gak mau tahu, pokoknya bagaimana pun caranya kamu harus tetap menikah dengan Adien!" Tegas Karina tak ingin dibantah segera memotong kalimat Shayra yang belum selesai. Copyright 2020 Written by Saiyaarasaiyaara