The Grasshopper And The Ants

Ethan smiled. “Nothing. I love hearing you say my name. It sounds so good to hear it from your mouth.” "Oh! You’re teasing me!” I pouted. “You’re mean. You know I’m in a weak state right now, but you take advantage of my situation and tease me.” "Helena Starr.” I stopped when he mentioned my full name. “Yes?” "Your name is appropriate for you since your blue eyes shine brightly like stars.” It was unexpected, so I bent my head and blushed again. “Oh, thank you.” If he kept saying sweet things like that, how could I survive? My heart, oh, my heart, I was in danger! *** As an orphan, Helena doesn’t know her real parents. She only knows they have passed away. Living with Freya, her adoptive mother, and having a relationship with her boyfriend, Kenneth, is the peaceful life she wants. Until Kenneth ends the relationship. Then her life turns upside down. But it is the moment Helena meets with Ethan that she experiences many confusions, as Ethan has hidden something. As an Alpha King, Ethan lives his life to lead his people. A bitter past hinders him from finding his true mate and love until he meets Helena. Ethan cannot resist the instant connection and affection with Helena, but his secret will put her in danger. He knows he must protect Helena at all costs. Will Helena find out Ethan’s secret and have the happily ever after she longs for?

He wants to be the CEO and she wants to start her dream company. For that to happen, Nathan and Linnea have to get married. But what if the two of them can barely stand one another? In order for each of them to achieve what they want, they need to put their differences aside and tie the knot. Are they going to survive living under one roof for a whole year or are they going to set each other on fire? Can love find its way between them? Read to find out!

Bertahun-tahun lalu, disebuah negeri bernama Wynstelle, terjadi sebuah penghianatan keji yang dilakukan oleh putra pertama dari Raja ke-3 negeri tersebut. Raja Aldric yang merupakan Raja ke-3 sempat membuat keputusan untuk membebaskan negeri itu dan membiarkannya berdiri tanpa Raja. Hal tersebut dikarenakan sebuah ramalan yang menyebutkan bahwa ada salah satu keturunannya yang mempunyai aura kegelapan yang begitu pekat, dan bahkan bisa merubah kesucian negeri itu hanya dengan kalimat manisnya yang berbisa. Karena dibuatnya keputusan itu, Orazio--putra pertamanya yang seharusnya menjadi Raja selanjutnya tidak terima hingga berakhir memenggal kepala Sang Ayah dengan tangannya sendiri. Setelah meninggalnya Raja Aldric, ia akhirnya mengklaim Batu Permata Bintang menjadi miliknya. Alhasil, Ramalan itu menjadi nyata. Negeri yang mendapat kutukan akan kehilangan warna disaat Batu simbol dari Wynstelle itu jatuh ke-tangan yang salah pun terjadi. Namun disamping ramalan itu, ada juga sebuah ramalan yang mengatakan akan ada keturunan lain yang membawa cahaya terang yang akan melenyapkan kegelapan. Anak itu lahir dari sepasang suami-istri seorang peri dan seorang siluman naga. Sedangkan beberapa hari sebelum peristiwa itu, seorang anak berdarah peri dan siluman naga pertama lahir dari putri kedua Raja Aldric, atau sebut saja adiknya sendiri. Orazio yang mengetahui hal itu pun berusaha melenyapkan anak itu. Namun, kekuatannya dengan kekuatan siluman naga sepadan, hingga membuatnya sulit untuk mendekati anak itu. Kekacauan tak bermoral yang terjadi ini mengakibatkan renggangnya hubungan antara kaum peri dan kaum siluman naga. Hingga melebernya larangan tegas dari kaum siluman naga yaitu; tidak boleh ada satupun kaum naga yang berhubungan dengan kaum peri. Hal itu tentu membuat Andrio--menantu Raja Aldric meninggalkan istri serta putranya. Karena kesepakatan suami-istri itu, Anak itu tumbuh bersama manusia dan akan ia kembalikan ke dunianya kala usianya sudah cukup. Hal itu tentu saja tak jauh dari takdir Felix yang sudah digariskan untuk melenyapkan sang pembawa kegelapan.

Dimas pria sukses diusianya yang terbilang cukup muda. Namun, ketampanan, kepopuleran, pun kekayaan tidak lantas membuatnya merasakan kebahagiaan. Terlebih tuntutan sang ibu yang selalu menjodohkannya dengan putri rekan bisnisnya membuat Dimas semakin tertekan. Lelah dengan semua tekanan membuatnya memilih menenangkan diri beberapa hari di rumah peristirahatan keluarganya, tapi saat akan kembali, Dimas mengalami kecelakaan dan ditolong serta dirawat oleh Andrea karena hilang ingatan. Tinggal dengan Andrea membuat Dimas merasa nyaman dan merasa mengenal Andrea di masa lalu hingga akhirnya ia menyadari siapa Andrea, tapi ia masih menyimpannya untuk sendiri karena Andrea yang ia kenal dulu dan sekarang berbeda. Ada sesuatu yang terjadi hingga Andrea tidak mengenalnya atau memang Andrea tidak menyadari kehadirannya dulu. Entahlah! Kejadian demi kejadian terjadi hingga sesuatu mengharuskan keduanya terikat dalam sebuah pernikahan dan seiring berjalannya waktu cinta tumbuh di antara mereka. Namun, semua tidak berjalan semudah yang mereka harapkan. Perpisahan keduanya harus terjadi karena Andrea dijemput paksa oleh sang kakak sebelum Dimas bisa mencegahnya. Bisakah Dimas menemukan dan membawa Andrea kembali padanya? Atau justru harus menerima keinginan ibunya untuk menikah dengan wanita pilihan ibunya tersebut? Saat keadaan tidak mendukung, jarak dan waktu memisahkan, bisakah Dimas dan Andrea mempertahankan ikatan di antara mereka? Sementara banyak orang yang menginginkan keduanya berpisah.

"Beauty and the Lycan Beast" is a thrilling paranormal romance novel that follows the story of Sierra, a young woman who is chosen as the mate of a feared lycan beast named William. At first, Sierra is afraid of William and believes him to be a monster, but as she gets to know him, she discovers that he is kind and loving.After breaking the curse, Sierra becomes the Luna and wife of William. However, things take an unexpected turn when Sierra's friend Alex becomes pregnant with William's child. Sierra is left with a difficult decision to make, and the consequences of her choice will change the course of her life forever.

A modern-day enemies to lovers story Ace Brightly, a billionaire, is the CEO of Pure Fashion Industries. Everyone regards him as cold and arrogant, and make every effort to avoid him. Finally, Zurielle Summers appears! When they meet for the first time after a run-in, she stands up to him and doesn't take his disrespect lightly, even though she has no idea he is the CEO. She chastises him in front of his employees, and you can imagine their reactions. Ace makes it his mission to find out who she is and what sector she works in, oblivious that she is not employed by his organisation. This story has everything, from biker gangs to Glitz and glamour: Tragedy, drama, comedy, romance and more.

Blake: "You think stalkers just watch? That’s cute." His dark chuckle sends a shiver down your spine. "You’re in for a real surprise." Demitri: "When I speak, people obey. It’s that simple. Even you won’t say no to me." Lucas: "Killing isn’t the thrill—it’s the build-up, the precision, the art in it. How can’t you see that?" When a dark romance author ventures onto the dark web in search of real-life inspiration, she makes a daring request: to shadow a stalker, a serial killer, and the mafia’s Don for a week to better understand their worlds. What starts as research for her latest novel quickly turns into something far more dangerous. Blake, the obsessive stalker, Demitri, the commanding mafia Don, and Lucas, the twisted killer, each agree to let her into their lives—but none of them plan to let her go. Now, the author finds herself not just writing a dark romance, but living it, as all three men decide they want her for themselves. The question isn’t just how she’ll escape—but which one of them will claim her first.

The Flame of Love can warm even the coldest Heart..Alpha Zero of the Cold Mountain Pack has no interest in finding his mate. Brutal, fearless, and the strongest Alpha of the four regions. The rogues call him a beast! He baths in the blood of his enemies. He is the Alpha that even the Alpha King considers as a threat to his throne.But what happens when a Princess finds out that she is fated to be the cold Alpha’s mate? Would she forced him to claim her, or would she find someone else? When she realizes he has no ability to smell the scent of his mate, what could Princess Jasmin do, when the mate she romantically dreams of has no idea she is his mate?As Alpha Zero swore an alliance with the Alpha King. He has no idea that his sister is fated to be his mate. The Princess of the Royal Pack, the sister of Alpha King Jack. Discover how fate will find a way to put them together and how they will overcome the struggles of their own packs.Book cover credits to Chimdi Jane Samuel

Athijha Esmeray Alonso is a rising model who married her best friend for two main reasons. For her personal liking and to save her sister. It may be perfect for her sister but not for her. Ashton Exiquel Saavedra, her husband, is too cruel for her own good. But she chose to stay. She chose to stay because no one wants her back in her home. She chose to stay because of her intense feelings for him. Fate sure is playful. Betrayal after betrayal. Pain after pain. She committed suicide but the heavens did not allow her to leave the world. She woke up in a hospital without memories. She suffered from amnesia. Then they met again.

A beast and innocent bride.One can get anything he wants.While one needs to work hard for it.Caro Curtiz. A 30 years old. The living beast. The most richest. A billionaire. A businessman. And a powerful Mafia Boss.Cana Smith. A 20 years old. A second year college. Innocent, kind, helpful and understanding daughter. But still the world has been so cruel to her. She needs to pay for her family’s debt. In what way? Marrying the beast. Would the beast learn to love her or he will be the other way around? Let us read and know what will their journey go.