The Retreat Sarah Pearse

Avery never wanted to marry David, the arrogant heir who thrived on dominance. But after a deal gone wrong, she was forced into an unwanted union. Neither of them had expectations for their marriage, and Avery was already plotting her escape—until something unexpected happened. Can they find a way to accept each other, or will the manipulations of the vengeful Alexander Park and Emily Downs tear them apart? Would there be room for love to blossom? What would happen to their relationship when they find out that they may share the same ex-lover?

We Are One Fantasy Romance Banished from the underworld and stripped of her place among her kind, Anika wanders the mortal realm alone—haunted, hunted, and broken. When Olivia, the mate of the reigning Alpha and a seer with a gift for prophecy, has a vision of a mysterious young woman cloaked in sorrow, fate begins to stir. One fateful night, their paths cross, and Olivia brings the wounded stranger into her home. Corbin, Olivia’s son and heir to the Alpha title, senses something ancient and undeniable the moment he meets Anika: she is his destined mate. But Anika carries dark secrets, scars from a past that threaten both her future and his pack. As their bond deepens, Corbin and Anika must navigate the politics of pack life, confront the dangers of Anika’s origin, and face a destiny that demands unity of body, heart, and soul. In a world where strength is tested and loyalty is earned, love may be the most powerful force of all. Together, they must rise. Together, they are one.

"Je te fais le serment de t'aimer pour toujours, même si l'on doit être séparés, mon coeur t'appartiendra toujours." "Et je ferai toujours tout pour te rattraper, même si tu me fuis." Sébastien Deslords et Ella Hazard étaient proches depuis leur enfance. Persuadés d'être des compagnons destinés, les deux amoureux se promettent de s'aimer. Mais le destin leur réserve des chemins séparés. Finiront-ils par se retrouver un jour ? Et si oui, dans quel état ?

She thought his heart belonged to her, but he chose her sister. Adriana Nox found her sister moaning beneath the man she was supposed to announce her relationship with. The strong Adriana Nox broke at that moment and never healed. She watched the man she had ever loved exchange vows with her sister, a disaster she never imagined would happen. Not only was she betrayed by the ones she loved, but declared a villain and cast away by the same people she trusted. But Adriana swore never to go down into the pit of fire alone. She would drag everyone down with her, including her beloved sister and the love of her life. Note: This is Book 2 of The Nox Bloodline Series. It can be read without the first book of the series, as it is a stand-alone. But for a deeper understanding of the characters, you are free to check out Book 1 of The Nox Bloodline series. Book 1: Lycan Brothers Want Me Book 2: Betrayed By My Lycan Sister, Became A Villain

“Smile for the cameras, Miss Sterling. You are mine now.” ~~~ Camila Sterling is a liar. She has to be, if she wants to infiltrate Lucien Hayes’ territory. He is the ruthless CEO who ruined her life with a night that chained her to a twisted man who calls himself her savior. Going undercover as an employee of Hayes Corp was step one. She was to blend in, bide her time and wait for her moment… but she ruins it. Thanks to her impulsiveness and a half-baked plan, she sparks a scandal that lands her in the spotlight as Lucien's girlfriend. However, Lucien flips the script. He claims her as his lover, and suddenly, Camila isn’t hiding in the shadows—she’s trapped at the center of a fake romance with the devil himself. And the closer she gets, the harder it is to tell who’s playing who. How do you destroy a devil you are starting to crave?

Elle était pure. Il était feu. Et le destin les a liés. Forcée d'épouser Adrien Delcourt, héritier d'un empire, Alayna voit sa vie basculer du jour au lendemain. À vingt et un ans, timide, innocente, elle se retrouve propulsée dans un monde d'opulence, de faux-semblants et de secrets. Lui, Adrien - trente et un ans, séduisant, charismatique, redouté - n'a jamais cru à l'amour. Son cœur appartient à une autre, mais son corps, lui, commence à se brûler au contact d'Alayna. Dans les villas de luxe, les dîners mondains et les regards de la presse, un jeu dangereux s'installe : celui de l'attirance, du pouvoir, et d'un désir qu'aucun d'eux ne voulait admettre. Mais sous les lumières de New York et la chaleur des Bahamas, leurs cœurs vont apprendre à battre à l'unisson... Même si le monde autour d'eux fait tout pour les séparer. Entre passion et devoir, mensonge et vérité, ils devront apprendre à se découvrir, à se blesser... et peut-être à s'aimer.

[18+] “I want you to submit yourself to me. Submit your body to me. I don’t want your soul, your heart, or your devotion, and you will get the same from me. Pleasure for pleasure.” The contract was made up, and clear. It was a deal between two strangers, who agreed to remain strangers, despite being intimate. “What if we end up breaking the terms?” She asked in a timid voice, which was so unlike her. “The contract shall become null and void. And we will part ways without looking back.” Theodore Gilbert took confident steps towards her. Taking her chin between his thumb and index finger, he tilted her face to make her look up. Her lower lip quivered at the touch. “I want your body, Natalie. To do as I please for a price. I dare you to fall for me.”

“Kau memang orang baru, tapi rasanya tak asing. Melihatmu, mengingatkanku pada malam itu. Mungkinkah …?” Daryn Affandra adalah seorang pemuda yang mengambil tanggung jawab besar yang ditinggalkan ayah dan kakaknya. Semua orang mengira Delvin Aezar adalah anak rahasianya karena tidak tahu siapa ibunya, tapi tersimpan sebuah kisah besar di balik kebersamaan dan kedekatan keduanya. Sampai seorang gadis bernama Fara Izzumi masuk ke kehidupan ayah dan anak itu mengungkap rahasia tersebut, karena ternyata Fara ada hubungannya dengan tragedi kecelakaan yang menimpa kakaknya Daryn, serta menjadi kunci kesembuhan bagi Delvin. Apa yang sebenarnya terjadi?

"I don't merely experience anger, Hiya. My feelings towards you go beyond that - it's a perpetual hatred. While anger may subside in a moment, this kind of hatred lingers for a lifetime. No matter how much one desires, such hatred cannot be eradicated. I harbor an enduring resentment towards you, Hiya!" The intensity of his words conveyed the depth of his emotions and the complexity of the situation. "You women are truly greedy. And you, Hiya, turned out to be just like that. Did you marry me for anything other than money?" Ahil's eyes became slightly moist as he spoke, but he couldn't contain his silence today. It felt like he was unleashing years of pent-up frustration on one woman. Pausing briefly, he began to roar again, "What do you think of yourself, Hiya? Will you go anywhere without telling, considering yourself the mistress of this house?" Then, after a momentary pause, he yelled, "But don't forget that your place in this house is worse than that of the servants. You are my slave and will always remain so. Because you created this place for yourself... never consider yourself the mistress of this house. And yes, you have no right to question me. Stick to the job you were brought here for and don't try to go beyond that. Otherwise, I will kill you...!"

When Deborah Thatcher got home to share her success with her family, she never imagined that the cheerful and happy day would become the worst day of her life, a day she would be separated from her family forever. In a bid to save her brother’s life, Deborah’s parents sold her to a man they did not know. Deborah let go of everything she had ever loved and moved into a world completely different from hers. With a cold and arrogant Alpha to tackle and a band of brutal enemies to challenge, Deborah discovered secrets locked within the great walls that trapped her. But then she had a question that remained unanswerable. “Why did the Alpha buy me, what am I to him?” Deborah swore to find the answer to that question even if it meant making the cold and feared Alpha fall for her.