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"Isla," he called, his voice brutally stern, "you know it was a terrible mistake that shouldn't have happened in the first place. You're my best friend's daughter and he has entrusted you to my care for Pete's sake!" "Is that your excuse? But that doesn't mean we can't feel something for each other," I retorted, my voice rising. "You kissed me back, Robert. You didn't stop me; infact, you seemed to enjoy it!" Isla's dad had entrusted her to Robert Hardy, his best friend. His goal was for Isla to learn the core of handling business under the scrutiny and watchful eyes of a dear and very trusted old friend, who was to become Isla's mentor, and guardian, but Isla only saw this as an opportunity to finally be able to pursue the strikingly handsome man she has had a huge crush on ever since her young girly heart knew what it meant to feel. As she settles into Robert's world as his office assistant, sparks ignite dangerously between them as a forbidden steamy romance evolves. Their secret office affair faces a huge threat from Robert's manipulative and materialistic Ex, who also works as his manager. Amidst the uncertainty, Isla comes face-to-face with the heart wrenching secret of her very dear Robert. As she confronts this secret, her heart breaks into a million pieces on who Robert Hardy truly is. Isla also brutally finds out the most unbelievable truth about her always busy and hardworking parents. How does Isla handle the emptiness she feels, and the bile life threw directly at her face?

“I am sorry, Mr. Thomas, but I am married—" "To an asshole," Thomas interrupted, his voice dripping with disdain. My eyes flashed with anger. "To my husband," I corrected. Thomas raised an eyebrow. "Your husband doesn't know or care that you're crying because he's in there flirting with another woman." My face burned with shame. "He's just socializing," I defended, frustration betraying my words Thomas snorted. "By trying to get into her pants." He smirked, moving closer while I retreated, the space between us shrinking with every step. "I am sorry, Mr. Thomas, but my marital life is none of your business." "Only I can decide that." He said, his smirk twisting into a snarl I opened my mouth to protest, but he cut me off. “Say one more word and I'll have you right here and now" he said, his voice a low, husky growl. His finger traced the curve of my face, my heart racing and I felt my defenses crumbling. In a lightning-fast move, his lips slammed into mine, crushing me with a kiss that was both savage and intoxicating. ****** Two people, different worlds, with just one thing in common - Secrets. What happens when formidable sparks begin to brew and secrets threatens to unravel?

Anya, lulusan ekonomi dari desa, terpaksa menjadi jaminan atas hutang lima ratus juta rupiah ayah tirinya, Darman, kepada CEO Pratama Land, Rio Pratama. Ia dipaksa tinggal dan bekerja sebagai pelayan di apartemen mewah Rio. Setiap hari adalah perjuangan bagi Anya. Rio memperlakukannya dengan dingin, merendahkan statusnya, dan menegaskan kekuasaannya 24 jam penuh, bahkan memanggilnya di tengah malam untuk perintah sepele hanya untuk menegaskan kontrol. Kilas balik mengungkap Darman memaksa Anya setuju demi keselamatan ibunya yang sakit-sakitan.

Janelle never lived spitefully, but when her husband becomes distant and incessantly continues to treat her terribly, she takes the help of his half and younger brother, Ridley, who wants nothing more than to destroy the brother that has overshadowed him for years. Caught up in the emotions she still harbours for the man who betrayed her only after a year of being married, Janelle has to navigate through hating him while loving him at the same time and teaching him a lesson and with Ridley's help she is certain that she will be able to overcome and be triumphant. But when things begin to get hot between her and Ridley, she has to decide whether to fall for another Stetson brother or enjoy her newfound independence.

Yola Kusuma Wardani, mahasiswi semester 4 Fakultas Hukum, menjalani kehidupan sederhana meskipun ayahnya adalah seorang Advokat ternama di negeri ini. Selama ini, Yola berhasil menjaga dirinya jauh dari sorotan media. Kehidupannya tenang, terbatas pada kampus, rumah, dan hubungan yang renggang dengan ibu tirinya. Baginya, ketenangan lebih berharga daripada gemerlap dunia hiburan yang dikuasai keluarganya. Namun, segalanya berubah ketika ia bertemu Jenaka, seorang penyanyi terkenal dengan latar belakang penuh perjuangan. Kehidupan Jenaka jauh dari kemewahan—ia kehilangan kedua orang tuanya di usia muda dan harus membesarkan adik semata wayangnya sendirian. Di tengah popularitasnya, Jenaka dihantui konflik dunia hiburan, termasuk musuh yang membuat mantan kekasihnya koma karena insiden penembakan. Perjalanan mereka bermula dari sebuah perjanjian: Jenaka berjanji membantu Yola menyelesaikan tugas-tugas kuliahnya jika Yola bersedia berpura-pura menjadi pacarnya. Awalnya, Yola enggan terlibat, namun kebutuhan mendesak dan rasa penasaran terhadap dunia Jenaka membuatnya setuju. Tanpa disadari, kehadiran Yola di sisi Jenaka menarik perhatian media untuk pertama kalinya. Gadis yang dulu nyaris tak tersentuh oleh sorotan publik kini menjadi pusat perhatian. Kisah asmara mereka pun berkembang, tak lagi sebatas perjanjian. Yola mulai memahami sisi rapuh Jenaka, sementara Jenaka mendapati ketenangan yang tak pernah ia rasakan bersama Yola. Namun, hubungan mereka tidak mudah. Ayah dan ibu tiri Yola menentang keras hubungan tersebut, menganggap Jenaka tidak layak bagi Yola. Di sisi lain, Yola harus menghadapi perasaannya sendiri, karena ia masih terikat dengan Cakra, kekasih yang setia mendampinginya sebelum Jenaka hadir. Tetap Denganmu adalah kisah tentang perjalanan dua insan dari dunia yang bertolak belakang, tentang cinta yang tumbuh di tengah intrik, pengorbanan, dan perjuangan untuk bertahan di bawah sorotan yang tak henti menghakimi. Bisakah mereka melawan takdir dan bertahan bersama? Atau justru dunia yang memisahkan mereka?

Freda Lewis has spent her life fighting against the odds, scraping her way through college with nothing but grit and determination. But when the world outside proves just as unforgiving, a desperate leap of faith lands her in an unexpected arrangement—a five-year contract marriage to the enigmatic billionaire, Williams Franklin. Williams needs a wife to secure his position as the rightful heir to the Franklin family empire. Freda needs an escape from her toxic past. It seems like the perfect deal: no strings, no emotions, and a generous payout. But the deeper Freda steps into Williams’ gilded world, the more she uncovers the cracks in his armor—and the secrets that threaten to tear them both apart. When a shocking revelation exposes Freda’s true identity as the long-lost heir of the powerful Harrington dynasty, she finds herself at the center of a dangerous game of power and betrayal. Torn between her growing feelings for Williams and the family that abandoned her, Freda must decide where her loyalty lies. But just as Freda begins to carve out her place in this treacherous new world, an unexpected betrayal leaves her questioning everything—and everyone. Who can Freda trust when her life has been planned from the start? And as the lines between love and duty blur, will she fight for her heart or risk losing everything? *The truth about Freda’s past is about to change everything… and Williams might not survive the fallout.*

Sejak lahir Tang Zaochen dikaruniahi dengan konstitusi tubuh yang luar biasa dimana hal itu merupakan sesuatu yang sangat langka, akan tetapi dirinya tidak memiliki roh beladiri dimana roh beladiri merupakan pondasi utama untuk bisa berkultivasi. Meski tidak memiliki roh beladiri, Tang Zaochen tetap berusaha sampai akhirnya dia mendapatkan sebuah kesempatan tidak terduga yang mengubah kehidupannya dan membuatnya bisa menapaki jalan kultivasi.

**BOOK RE-EDIT ON ALL CHAPTERS** Welcome to Rockshore Bay, a charming coastal city nestled between rugged cliffs and the vast, untamed ocean. The salty tang of the sea hangs heavy in the air, mingling with the faint aroma of freshly baked bread wafting from the local bakery. But beneath this idyllic facade lies a world veiled in shadows—a world where ancient powers stir and the supernatural thrives. Here, danger lurks behind every corner, hidden in the flicker of streetlights and the whispers of the waves. It is in this city, where the mundane and the extraordinary collide, that the fates of two fractured souls are set to intertwine. Beneath the serene surface lies a world protected by ancient powers, where caramel-skinned Hugo Griffin, a black-haired, sea-green-eyed werewolf, navigates the complexities of his dual life. Unlike traditional Alphas born into leadership, Hugo is a bitten werewolf who fought his way to become the formidable leader of the Ocean Crest Pack—the most powerful on the East Coast. But even as he commands respect, Hugo battles the darkness within himself, a shadow that threatens to consume him entirely. Inland, Sarai Carter—a feisty, raven-haired young woman with sapphire-blue eyes—is rediscovering her strength after escaping the clutches of a toxic relationship. Longing for love but haunted by the fear of a curse that condemns her to loneliness, Sarai faces a crossroads. As Hugo’s burdens grow heavier and Sarai tries to heal, their paths collide in a whirlwind of passion and pain. Both are fighting their inner demons, but when they come together, will they find redemption or ruin?

Stella, who was robbed of the life she was supposed to live runs into a man who threatened to throw her world up side down just by his mere presence but like they said, there is always a calmness to a storm. That was what Seth was like to get. How will she balance having two men who claim to be her mate while trying to navigate a life she knew nothing about? Once rejected now fated to two.

I thought my biggest mistake was dating Lucas Moretti. I was wrong. My real mistake? Falling for his father—Adrian Moretti, the ruthless Mafia King. When Lucas broke my heart, I swore I was done with the Moretti family. But fate had other plans. A dangerous twist of events forces me into Adrian’s world—a world of power, secrets, and undeniable temptation. He’s everything I should run from: cold, lethal, and twice my age. But when he looks at me, I forget every warning. Loving him is a risk. Staying away is impossible. But fate had other plans, I found out I was pregnant after my first night with him.