Tastes Like War

James has spent 15 long years awaiting his fated mate. When Laila, a fierce, independent human with a six-month timeline in the States, unexpectedly enters his life, she's everything he never knew he wanted. But Laila is no pushover; she's determined to resist James's persistent advances, wary of his notorious playboy past. Yet, despite her best efforts to keep her distance, Laila finds herself irresistibly drawn to James's charm and undeniable magnetism, despite her better judgment. But their budding romance is complicated as Laila finds navigating her relationship with James isn't easy, requiring adjustments and understanding on both sides. As their passion intensifies, they must navigate the complexities of the werewolf community's culture and the looming shadow of Laila's departure. And when a mysterious third enters the scene, harboring a secret affection for Laila, their love is pushed to its limits. Will James and Laila's connection prove strong enough to withstand the challenges thrown their way or will the Moon Goddess have other plans?

I’ve always been someone with a strong, restless libido I can’t quite explain. I’ve never gone to a doctor about it, but I know myself well enough to realize it’s something that comes and goes in waves, especially when I'm ovulating. During that time of the month, I'd need to do it two to three times a day or my body would feel extremely uncomfortable. Normally, my tall, broad-shouldered husband would be the one to ease that ache and fill the emptiness in me. However, lately he’s been impossibly busy, away on business trips for weeks at a time…

Hendra dan Anis, pasangan tua yang sudah pensiun, memutuskan kembali ke rumah warisan orang tua Hendra yang telah puluhan tahun kosong di pinggiran desa. Namun, sejak malam pertama, suara tangisan bayi yang tak terlihat sumbernya mulai menghantui mereka. Rumah yang sepi dan sunyi itu ternyata menyimpan misteri kelam yang lama terkubur. Apa yang sebenarnya terjadi di rumah itu, dan siapakah sosok yang terus menangis di malam hari?

Ibinibida ang isang babaeng hindi padadaig sa mga pagsubok na darating sa buhay nito. Kahit na nga ba masama ang tingin ng nakararami rito, patutunayan nito na mali ang sabi-sabi ng iba. Malalaman dito ang tunay na kwento ng mga tinatawag nilang 'malandi, kaladkarin, babaeng mababa ang lipad'. Tampok ang buhay ng apat na bidang sinubok ng panahon at pinatatag ng karanasan sa buhay. Kilalanin sina Clip, Sinatra Blue, Ross, at Badong. Iba't ibang taong pinaglapit ng kinagisnang lugar. Iisa ang ginagalawan. Walang lumisan, walang nang-iwan. Patuloy na bumabalik. Lagi silang bumabalik dahil baka totoo nga na ang happy place nila ay matatagpuan sa mga apat na bidang pinagtagpo pero pilit nilalabanan ang tadhana.

Bisawarna. Putra Resi Sabda Jati yang sakti mandraguna. Di bawah asuhan sang ayah, ia berambisi menjadi ksatria berjiwa resi. Usaha yang gigih dilakukan untuk mewujudkan ambisinya. Perasaan aneh dialaminya, jatuh cinta dengan adik sendiri. Mimpi buruk yang sama ia alami setiap tiga tahun sekali. Ambisi besar keduanya adalah mencari arti mimpi yang sebenarnya.

George Quinn brought his childhood sweetheart and their illegitimate son home. He said it was just a drunken mistake from seven years ago, and now he just wanted to make things right. Covering the boy's ears, he whispered to me, "Lucas is sensitive. Just say Emma is adopted to avoid upsetting him. Lily has struggled to raise him alone, and I owe her a proper title. In a few days, let's head to the courthouse for a divorce, but our daily life won't change." I didn't argue or fight. After enduring heartbreak and finalizing the divorce, I packed my things and left with my daughter. The butler urged George to persuade me to stay, but George dismissed him. "She is nearly 40 with a child in tow. Does she think another man will want her?" What he didn't know was that my long-lost first love came back last month. The man was still single, waiting for me all these years.

Amanda Putriani terpaksa menerima tawaran pernikahan dari Adrian Maulana demi menyelamatkan keluarganya yang terlilit hutang dan membiayai pengobatan ayahnya yang sakit keras. Sedangkan Adrian memerlukan seorang istri yang bisa memberinya keturunan untuk mempertahankan posisinya sebagai pewaris utama. Di bawah kesepakatan, pernikahan ini hanya bersifat kontrak—tidak ada cinta, tidak ada hubungan emosional. Hanya peran yang harus dimainkan demi kepentingan masing-masing. Namun, seiring berjalannya waktu, mereka mulai melihat sisi lain satu sama lain. Amanda yang tulus dan penuh pengorbanan perlahan mengusik hati Adrian yang beku. Di balik tatapan dinginnya, Adrian ternyata menyimpan rahasia yang tak pernah ia bagikan kepada siapa pun. Mampukah pernikahan kontrak ini bertahan, atau akankah ikatan mereka runtuh sebelum cinta sempat bersemi?

Warisan yang seharusnya menjadi milik Nurma, malah dijual oleh kakak laki-lakinya setelah orang tua mereka tiada. Bukannya menjadi pelindung untuk adik perempuan satu-satunya. Usman dan Halim malah berbuat dzolim. Bahkan tempat yang menjadi mata pencaharian Nurma dan suaminya pun tak luput dari incaran mereka. Bagaimana Nurma dan suaminya memulai hidup dari nol. Apakah akan datang pertolongan yang tidak diduga? Bagaimana juga akibat yang menimpa pada kedua kakak laki-lakinya? Simak kisahnya.

He was a warrior. He was meant to protect the King and the Kingdom. His name brought the fear for life in warriors across the world. What he never thought he would become was the High King of two Emperors. Their Warrior, Their Saviour, Their Partner, Their Husband. He became all of it.

Brianna Izara, gadis malang yang hidup menderita dari kecil, tiba-tiba dijodohkan dengan Bagas Kavi Waradana, oleh seorang kakek penjual steak yang tak lain adalah kakek Kavi. Anna menyetujui pernikahan itu demi mendapatkan uang untuk melunasi utang sang adik. Tetapi di dalam pernikahannya, Anna harus menghadapi berbagai macam masalah. Mulai dari pergolakan hati Anna menyandang status sebagai istri Kavi, berada dalam pusaran konflik dengan keluarga besar Waradana, serta adanya sebuah rahasia kelam yang tersembunyi di balik nama besar keluarga Waradana.