The Secret Place

Ainee Davina Rae, the only daughter of the most dangerous and most influential mafia boss. When her parents died at the age of ten she inherited all the property of her father and mother, and as the heir apparent daughter of the powerful mafia, she also had to follow in her parents' footsteps. She inherited all the businesses developed by her family, including the organization formed by her father when he was still alive. When she reached the right age she learned to stand on his own feet and live alone, but she still carried traces of the past. In her desire to track down the people who killed her parents she reorganized her father's organization. She pretends to be someone else to do her mission well and unexpectedly she meets a man who will cause her plan to go awry. Will she succeed in her desire for revenge? Or will the wind just blow away the plans she has made?

Like a moth is drawn to a flame, she's drawn to him even when she knows the consequences. She has been attracted to him the very first time she saw him, only that she had no idea how hard she is going to fall for him, how deeply she is going to care for him. Nathalie is an only child, the heiress to her billionaire family's fortune. She isn't interested in the family business, instead she finds comfort in drawing, painting and photographing. Lucas has an assignment to carry out and damn right he's going to do it, he mustn't let one amazing girl with a honey brown hair and eyes sway him. But can he? He came into the house hiding under the mask of being a bodyguard but it is much more than that. Both his survival and that of his twin sister depends on it.

Rose Miller n’avait qu’un rêve : recommencer sa vie à Brighton University. Mais dès son premier jour, elle devient la fille que tout le monde déteste. Trop pauvre. Trop différente. Trop facile à briser. Tout bascule lorsque le bracelet familial de Kevin — l’étudiant le plus puissant et admiré du campus — disparaît mystérieusement… et que tous les regards se tournent vers elle. Accusée à tort. Humiliée devant toute l’université. Et pire encore… Kevin doute d’elle. Trahie, isolée, rejetée, Rose voit son monde s’effondrer. Mais derrière ce vol se cache une vérité bien plus sombre. Manipulations. Jalousies. Jeux de pouvoir. Quelqu’un tire les ficelles dans l’ombre. Alors que Rose lutte pour prouver son innocence, une alliée mystérieuse commence à agir… et les secrets les mieux gardés menacent d’éclater. Mais une question demeure : 👉 Et si Kevin n’était pas celui qu’elle croyait ? Entre amour, trahison et vengeance, jusqu’où Rose est-elle prête à aller… pour faire tomber ceux qui l’ont détruite ?

Jesslyn Scott menandatangani surat perjanjian pernikahan dengan Earth karena ia membutuhkan uang untuk biaya pengobatan ibunya yang sangat mahal. Jessy pikir pernikahan kontraknya dengan Earth, sang penerus Caldwell Corporation dikarenakan Earth tidak ingin dijodohkan dengan putri dari rekan bisnis sang kakek, tetapi Jessy salah. Alasan sebenarnya dari pernikahan kontrak itu adalah Caroline, cinta pertama Earth yang berstatus janda tanpa anak. Jessy dijadikan tameng oleh Earth untuk menutupi hubungan Earth dengan Caroline yang sudah berlangsung tiga tahun. Di dalam keluarga Caldwell, siapapun yang menikahi janda maka ia tidak akan bisa menjadi penerus. Dan Earth yang tidak ingin kehilangan harta warisan serta Caroline memilih memanfaatkan Jessy yang merupakan staf di salah satu toserba milik keluarganya. Awalnya Jessy bisa menjalani kehidupan pernikahan kontraknya dengan baik. Akan tetapi, Jessy melakukan sebuah kesalahan yang membuatnya menyiksa diri sendiri. Ia jatuh cinta pada Earth yang mencintai Caroline. Lalu, akankah Jessie bisa bertahan di dalam kontrak pernikahan yang tidak boleh melibatkan perasaan ketika hatinya menjerit kesakitan karena rasa cemburu yang membakar jiwa? Dan bagaimanakan kehidupan Jessy setelah bergabung di dalam keluarga Caldwell yang sangat terpandang? Bisakah Jessy mengatasai tekanan demi tekanan yang diarahkan keluarga Earth padanya? Atau Jessy harus menyerah dan mengembalikan uang yang ia dapatkan dari Earth bagaimanapun caranya?

"Tapi, aku ayah dari bayi dalam perutmu." Kepala Sandisc dianggukan, kali ini. "Kau memang berperan penting dalam membuatku bisa hamil." "Waktu itu kau setuju tidak akan ikut campur apa pun setelah aku resmi mengandung. Akan murni menjadi bayiku saja. Kau tidak ada hak memiliki." Sandisc menajamkan tatapan. "Kau tidak lupa, 'kan?" "Benar, Sayang. Kau sangat benar. Aku ingat." Dalam satu tarikan kuat pada lengan tangan kiri Sandisc, Gerack berhasil meniadakan bentangan jarak mereka. Segera direngkuhnya dengan kuat wanita itu sehingga Sandisc tak bisa bergerak. "Dulu, aku sepakat untuk tidak campur masalah bayi kita. Tapi, sekarang aku berubah pikiran." Sandisc mendelik, ekspresi terkejut sekaligus juga marah. "Tidak bisa. Kau bahkan tidak punya hak." "Dan, tidak ada kesepakatan tertulis di antara kita." Gerack memerlihatkan raut wajah serius sembari terus melekatkan tatapan. Dekapan pada Sandisc masih erat. "Aku akan memastikan kita merawat bayi dalam perutmu bersama-sama." "Entah kau suka atau tidak, bukan masalah yang harus kita debatkan. Kau tidak bisa melarangku." Sandisc menggeleng. "Tolong jangan buat semua tambah rumit. Kita tidak mungkin menikah." "Aku tidak mau menjadi istrimu, Gerack." "Bagaimana dengan perasaanmu, Sandisc? Apa kau tidak pernah mencintaiku?" "Mencintai bukan berarti harus menikah bukan, Gerack? Kita masih bisa hidup bersama tanpa kau dan aku menjadi suami-istri." ………… Gerack Brown sudah sepakat untuk tak ikut campur mengenai apa pun yang ada kaitannya dengan bayi mereka. Sandisc Mikkler boleh menjadi orangtua tunggal untuk Queeny. Namun pada akhirnya, Gerack mengingkari janji. Pria itu mempersulit hidup Sandisc, saat terus menerus menunjukkan jika pantas menjadi ayah yang baik bagi buah hati mereka. Lebih celaka lagi, Sandisc tak bisa mengendalikan dirinya sendiri dan hasrat pada Gerack. Pria itu semakin memesona saja. …………

Anastacia Solei Alcaraz, a devoted daughter and caring sister, found herself unexpectedly thrust into a whirlwind of change. Growing up in modest circumstances, she took on the responsibility of supporting her family after her father's passing. However, fate took an unexpected turn when she became a personal assistant to a wealthy businessman, leading to an unforeseen marriage after a fateful night. Now faced with the repercussions of a spontaneous wedding and a life-altering mistake, Anastacia grapples with the question of whether love and commitment can overcome the chaos that has suddenly entered her carefully built world.

Blurb/description Alex never thought his wild night with a hot stranger would turn into a nightmare. But when he shows up at his dad's wedding, that same guy is there—as his new stepbrother. Now, they have to act like family, but the pull between them is too strong. Secrets, sneaky touches, and big risks make their love dark and dangerous. Will they get caught, or can they find a way to be together?

When my mom married his dad, I promised myself I’d ignore the cocky, too-hot-for-his-own-good stepbrother who lived down the hall. But Jace Carter isn’t just good-looking—he’s trouble in a tight black T-shirt. And when we’re left alone in one house all summer, the line between hate and heat starts to blur. He’s off-limits. But that hasn’t stopped me from dreaming about what’s under his towel… Now he’s staring at me like I’m already his dirty little secret.

Lola, a spirited and ambitious young woman, is caught in a whirlwind of desire, secrets, and societal expectations. When she becomes entangled with a charming yet unpredictable partner, their intense attraction leads to moments of passion, tension, and vulnerability. Alongside love and lust, themes of identity, trust, and personal boundaries surface, forcing Lola to navigate her own desires and fears. As the story unfolds, relationships are tested, loyalties questioned, and hidden truths revealed. Ultimately, it is a tale of self-discovery, the complexities of modern romance, and the emotional consequences of surrendering to both heart and temptation.

"I want you to pin me down on your desk." I typed it at 2am thinking no one important would ever read it. My boss read every single word. *************************************** Luke followed every instruction. Wore what he was told. Knelt in that hotel room waiting for a stranger who would destroy him beautifully. The stranger was Alexander Voss. His boss. His secret. His slow unraveling. Three months of midnight lies. One night of devastating truth. And a powerful man who had been watching, wanting, and planning far longer than Luke ever knew. His father wants him married. The boardroom wants Luke gone. And Alex wants something nobody in his world will ever allow. Some doors you walk through and never find your way back. Luke walked through his on a Friday night in silk and a broken heart. He's still not sure he wants to leave.