The Paris Apartment: A Novel

The tree I fell from was rotten. It's leaves were rotten, it's bark was rotten, and it's roots were rotten. Unfortunately, I am an apple that didn't fall far from that rotten tree. I was groomed in the shadow of that rotten tree and sprayed with poison to ensure I would be nothing but it's germinated seed. My earliest memories are dark and painful. My most vibrant memories are coated in crimson red and shame. The small pieces of my soul that I kept hidden and protected are the only parts of myself I can tolerate. The rest of who I am... The despicable trash that haunts my dreams... I hate. Death is the only answer to my life. Not love. I don't deserve love. A tainted apple is never put amongst the ripe juices apples. It is thrown away, discarded... As I should be.

Exiled. Marked for death. Forgotten by her own blood. Michelle Morripin spent years living like a beast—until a cruel offer gives her the chance to reclaim what was stolen from her: her name, her place in the world… her revenge. All she has to do is bear the Supreme Alpha’s child. But there’s one problem: Matthew Dawolf doesn’t touch women. Legendary, untouchable, and feared, he keeps his distance from any female. No one has ever seen him falter. No one has ever seen him burn with desire. Until now. Disguised as a mere servant, Michelle infiltrates the castle, ready to complete her mission. But when she crosses paths with him, she realizes that the distant, indifferent Alpha everyone describes can’t take his eyes off her. He watches her. He hunts her. He wants her. And Michelle? She was supposed to seduce him. Complete her plan and walk away. But how do you escape the deadliest wolf in the kingdom when the real game has already begun—and the prize might be her own life?

In the dangerous world of organized crime, love is a luxury few can afford. But for Andrea Lopez, the daughter of a powerful mafia family, it's the one thing she craves most. Despite her kindness and resilience, past traumas have left her wary of opening her heart. When fate brings her face-to-face with Stefano Costanzo once again—her best friend's brother and the ruthless don she's always longed for—sparks fly, and old wounds reopen. Stefano, a cold and ruthless mafia don, lives a life devoid of emotional attachments, harboring a secret pain known to few. Yet, seeing Andrea again after so many years reignites emotions he thought long buried. As they navigate the treacherous waters of their shared past and uncertain future, they're drawn inexorably together despite their best efforts to resist. But their reunion is not without peril. Stefano's dangerous world threatens to consume them both, and Andrea must confront not only her own demons but also the demons of the man she loves. Can they find redemption in each other's arms, or will their love be their undoing?   *** “Why the hell did you just do that?” I demand, my anger rising. “I’m trying to protect you,” he says, his eyes blazing. “Protect me from what? A good friend?” “He’s not who you think he is. I don’t trust him.” “You don’t trust him, or you’re worried he’ll take me away from you?” I challenge. Stefano’s eyebrow arches. “You think I’m worried he’ll take you away from me?” He leans in close, his lips brushing my ear. “Oh, luce del sole, no one can take you from me. You’re mine.”

Candace and Daniel have a loveless romance... she had sacrificed her dreams to be a devoted wife, but Daniel kept ignoring her and loving another woman. After the divorce, Camille returned. After two years without hearing from her, Daniel was astonished by her beauty and great talent. From there, a story of remorse and desire begins.

Moana, wanita pekerja keras yang tidak mudah menyerah tiba-tiba diculik oleh segerombolan pria berseragam hitam. Ia diantarkan ke sebuah mansion--tempat tinggal seorang pengusaha sukses dan pewaris tunggal keluarga Alfonso. Heros Huxley Alfonso--pria yang sering terlihat di Televisi sebagai Sponsor dan Investor-- ternyata yang menculiknya. Pria itu memaksa untuk membatalkan pernikahan mereka berdua yang jelas-jelas tidak Moana ketahui. Moana diancam bahkan disakiti. Namun Moana tidak bisa apa-apa saat sebagian seserahan dipakai banyak oleh ibunya. Mereka terpaksa harus melakukan pernikahan yang tidak mereka inginkan. Sampai ketika mereka sudah menjalani kehidupannya, banyak hal aneh terjadi. Heros tiba-tiba bisa merasakan apa yang Moana rasakan. Sama dengan Moana, wanita itu bisa mengetahui apa yang akan terjadi pada Heros.

"Bayi ini adalah anakku. Dan, kau adalah wanita yang sudah mengandung darah dagingku." Rosen Green langsung mempererat dekapannya pada sosok kecil Jassie, dalam gendongannya. Kepeningan di kepala menghantam Rosen semakin besar saja. Bahkan, membuatnya tak bisa berpikir. "Miss Rosen, apa kau tidak ingat kita pernah tidur bersama? Walau hanya satu malam?" Rosen segera mengangguk. "Aku masih ingat, walau aku lupa kapan tepatnya." "Tapi, sungguh. Aku tidak pernah mengandung seorang bayi. Aku belum hamil sama sekali." "Bagaimana bisa aku punya anak darimu?" Rosen melengkingkan suara karena rasa terkejutnya sendiri. "Aku yakin kau bukan orang gila, Mr. Ryder." "Bayi ini diletakkan di depan pintu rumahku, bukan aku yang melahirkannya. Aku juga tidak per--" "Kau bebas mengelak sekarang, Miss Rosen. Aku tidak akan memaksamu mengakui jika bayi ini adalah anakku, kalau kau merasa berat." "Aku akan tetap bertanggung jawab atas bayiku. Bagaimana pun juga, dia akan menjadi pewaris utama bisnis-bisnisku." "Sebagai ibu dari bayiku, kau akan mendapatkan bagian juga, Miss Rosen. Asalkan kau mau sepakat membesarkan bayi kita bersama-sama." Rosen kembali terkejut. "Kau akan mengajakku menikah?" Dilontarkan kesimpulannya. Tanpa menunggu jawaban Ryder Davis, kepala digeleng-gelengkan. "Tidak. Aku tidak bisa." "Aku tidak melahirkan anakmu, Pria Gila!" …………. Kehidupan Rosen Green berubah total, setelah ada seorang bayi perempuan ditinggalkan di depan rumahnya. Rosen mendapat tuduhan dari Ryder Davis, bahwa ia sudah hamil dan melahirkan bayi pria itu. Memang, mereka berdua pernah tidur bersama dan terlibat percintaan panas satu malam. Namun, Rosen belum pernah mengandung sama sekali. Ingin dielaknya prasangka Ryder, akan tetapi saat pria itu menawarkan kesepakatan yang sayang ia lewatkan. Rosen memutuskan bersandiwara. Ryder tak hanya memberikan kehidupan mewah padanya. Namun, mereka kembali cocok berbagi kehangatan di atas ranjang, bersama.

21++ "Pasangan pengantin dipersilahkan saling berciuman demi mengikat janji suci," suasana pernikahan itu terlihat hikmat, para undangan menatap keduanya dengan perasaan haru terlebih saat melihat kedua mempelai saling mendekatkan wajah mereka, tanpa mengetahui keadaan yang sebenarnya. **Maximilan** "Aku tahu kebusukan mu, maka jadilah gadis yang penurut." Max menatap dengan tajam dan penuh ancaman. **Rubbi** "Kau keparat, bajingan!" Rubbi membalas dengan penuh kebencian. Keduanya menikah atas dasar sama-sama menutupi kebusukan yang mereka sembunyikan bukan berlandaskan Cinta. Tapi. Mungkinkah sebuah pernikahan bisa berjalan jika tidak dilandasi oleh cinta?

Aku bertemu dengan seorang pria yang selalu mengikutiku kemanapun bahkan pada malam hari ia berada di dalam kamarku, aku seperti mempunyai stalker dan aku tidak tau bagaimana dia masuk kedalam kamarku. Yang aku tahu dia adalah vampire.

Apa yang terjadi jika kamu menikahi seseorang yang bahkan tidak kamu ketahui asal usulnya dengan jelas. Pertemuan yang tidak disangka-sangka, kejadian yang sangat tidak masuk akal, dan lebih parahnya lagi. Dia adalah seorang gelandangan!

Madelyn Jent died on her wedding anniversary. She had been married to Zach Jardin for eight years, compromising for the better part of her life. However, she ended up being kicked out of the house.After the painful divorce, Madelyn was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Despite her deteriorating health, she clung to life in the hospital, hoping that Zach would visit her one last time.As Valentine's Day arrived, heavy snow fell outside. Yet, Zach failed to make an appearance, leaving Madelyn with a deep sense of regret. "Zach Jardin... If I could start over, I would never fall in love with you again!"Miraculously, Madelyn found herself reborn to the time when she was eighteen. Fueled by the desire to avoid repeating the same mistakes, she made a solemn vow to distance herself from everything related to Zach.But fate seemed determined to test her resolve. Just as she sought to escape the shadows of her past, the same man, Zach, emerged with an intimidating aura, gradually approaching her step by step. His voice, reminiscent of a devil's melody, echoed through the hallway as he declared, "Madelyn, I'll take care of you for the rest of your life..."