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Tara et Mike ne se sont pas choisis. Un mariage arrangé les lie, les enfermant dans une cohabitation aussi brûlante qu’explosive. Elle, audacieuse, obstinée, veut apprivoiser cet homme au regard de feu, ce mari froid, colérique, qui cache ses blessures derrière un mur de glace. Lui, hanté par ses peurs, rongé par la jalousie, lutte contre le trouble que cette femme insoumise réveille en lui. Entre affrontements et attirance, leur quotidien devient un champ de bataille où chaque mot est une arme, chaque regard une provocation. Tara veut le comprendre, le pousser à aimer. Mike veut se protéger d’elle, mais finit par brûler de la désirer. Dans cette guerre où l’amour et la haine s’enlacent, le véritable combat se joue ailleurs : apprendre à faire confiance, à respecter, à guérir. Mais quand deux âmes blessées s’affrontent, peut-on vraiment espérer la paix… ou ne récolter que les cendres d’un amour impossible ?

Alessia n'aurait jamais dû croiser la route de Lorenzo Valente, un mafieux impitoyable à la tête d'un empire criminel. Pourtant, dès leur première rencontre, une attirance aussi violente qu'incontrôlable s’est installée entre eux. Lorenzo, charismatique mais froid, l’a prise sous son aile, mais jamais avec la promesse d’une exclusivité. Alessia, pourtant, s’est abandonnée à lui, espérant qu’il finirait par la choisir, par la sauver de la solitude et du vide qui la ronge. Mais Lorenzo est un homme de pouvoir, incapable de s’attacher à une seule femme. le cœur d’Alessia est brisé lorsqu’elle réalise qu’elle doit partager Lorenzo avec quatre autres femmes : Bianca, une héritière arrogante et influente, qui considère Alessia comme une rivale indigne de Lorenzo. Clara, une amante manipulatrice, sensuelle et perfide, qui pousse Lorenzo à se détourner d’Alessia. Giulia, une femme calme et mystérieuse, dont la discrétion masque une volonté de s’imposer dans le cœur de Lorenzo. Valeria, une ancienne maîtresse sadique et cruelle, qui prend plaisir à humilier Alessia à chaque occasion. Alessia est consciente de chaque regard, chaque baiser volé, chaque nuit passée avec une autre. Elle assiste, impuissante, à ce jeu de domination où Lorenzo semble se délecter de son tourment. Pourtant, malgré la douleur, elle ne parvient pas à le haïr. Pire encore, Lorenzo la garde proche, protecteur et possessif, incapable de la laisser partir alors qu'il refuse de la choisir ouvertement. Dans ce tourbillon de trahison et de passion, Alessia devra faire face à un choix cruel : accepter de n’être qu’une parmi d’autres, ou se détacher définitivement de l’homme qui a pris son cœur en otage. Mais dans le monde de la mafia, s’éloigner de Lorenzo pourrait bien signer sa perte…

A NOVEL ON STOCKHOLM SYNDROME BOOK 1 OF A THREE BOOK SERIES *TRIGGER WARNING* This book contains scenes that some readers may find disturbing… and also slightly annoying. “Miss. Iris, do you believe she has a point?” she asked and returned to her seat once again. “I don’t think so, her father and uncle deserve to go to jail.” My answer extracted a smile from her like she was proud of my response. “My name is Christine; I am a renowned medico-legal psychotherapist. Been in the business for over twenty years and that is what a case of Stockholm syndrome looks like. In my years of experience, we see situations similar to this but its our job to help the victims realize” “Wow…” I started, really amazed at what she had said and what her work entails. I was only concerned why they locked me in a room with a psychotherapist “it must be difficult at times” I added. “yeah, its difficult every time” she laughed “but today isn’t about me, I have a question for you.” There was a brief pause in between before she carried on “Does Hunter deserve to go to jail?”

"Aurora Williams, a stunning supermodel, has it all - fame, fortune, and a picture-perfect family. But when her sister Crystal returns home with a shocking revelation - she's engaged to Asher, the man Aurora has secretly loved for years - Aurora's world is turned upside down. As she navigates the treacherous landscape of family dynamics, love, and betrayal, Aurora must confront the darkness that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. With her heart shattered into a million pieces, Aurora must find a way to reclaim her happiness and forgiveness in the face of unimaginable pain. But as she struggles to come to terms with Asher's betrayal, she begins to realize that the truth is far more complex than she ever imagined. Will she find a way to heal, or will the wounds inflicted by her own flesh and blood never fully heal?"

“I don’t want her in my life, Mother. She’s just a piece of shit like the rest of them … Get her out of here now!” Alpha King Diego was the most fearsome there ever was, ruthless in business, and cold-hearted toward love. Being crippled only made him fiercer. So when his mother bought Fibi to be his wife, Fibi knew that her misery had just began. Sold by the man she called Father, she never even got to know her true mate. That is, until fate brought him her way at a time when all hope was lost. As it turned out, her mate was already mated to the stepsister she didn't even know she had. How is this even possible? What is her best way forward? Already married to Alpha Diego, will she fight for a place in his cold heart? Or will she go after her true mate? Either way, it's a fight to the finish for her.

Valentina Hudson is the lone survivor of the Silver Moon Pack, after her entire pack was annihilated by one of the dreadest of packs. She was then taken by them as spoils of war to a distant land, a place that was like hell for her. She was treated harshly, starved and humiliated for eight years and to top it all, she was mated to the son of the same people responsible for the death of her family and pack. She cursed her fate, but then she was rejected which she openly accepted by calling out her full name telling him who she really was in the process, she was an Alpha. When her rejected mate found out she wasn't just a nobody, he wanted her back. But it was too late for him, because she already had another mate. How did this all happen? What will she do as an Alpha to a pack that no longer exists? Will she ever find the strength to stand up and fight? Let's find out in this amazing story!

Nora Wyatt, an alpha queen that doesn't envision herself as someone's own. In fact, she doesn't want to be controlled by the mate pull or be with anyone at all. So she thought! But what she forgot was that even her mighty self couldn't control a mate pull. And when it finally happened, will she ever accept the bitter reality and accept her mate? Well, that's exactly what she did, but what happens when her so called mate decided to betray her? Her throne was stolen from her, her people shun and despised her over a lie that was fabricated by her own mate. "Doesn't he feel the mate bond like I do?" This thought had her rattled, as she was fed up with everything that was happening to her. Whether he feels it or not, it is no longer her business as she was ready to live her own life the way she wants, mate bond or not! Hunter Murray, a brainwashed alpha had to live under the guidance of his father. Having a strong mate, was nothing but a troublesome fate. But he wanted her power, her throne, he wanted to be the alpha king and rule over all werewolves. That's why he pretended to love her, to be affected by the mate bond. And after getting what he wanted, he didn't think it otherwise before throwing her love back at her. But fate wouldn't let this two get what they wanted. Their rightful place was in each other's arms!

She knows he shows no mercy, he is the heartless billionaire. When nineteen year old Alehandria is thrown before the ruthless billionaire who's name is only whispered but never spoken, Leo Ferraro, because of the money her father owed him, she knows immediately that her life is over but - The billionaire, Leo Ferraro took a look at the innocent nineteen year old virgin that did not even know how to kiss, and offered her a contract marriage. The plan was to let Alehandria take care of his five month old baby, but Leo Ferrero was also going to enjoy breaking Alehandria. Pain was his pleasure.

Bagaimana orang-orang bisa saling mencintai? Aku terbiasa mencintai seseorang dalam diam, sampai tidak tahu bagaimana rasanya dicintai oleh seseorang. Sampai akhirnya dia datang, dengan gagah berani meminta kepada ayahku, dan bersedia menyebutkan namaku dalam ijab qobulnya, dengan sambil menjabat tangan ayahku. Permasalahannya, aku sama sekali belum mencintainya bahkan baru sedikit mengenalnya. Apakah aku bisa mencintainya? Apakah dia datang padaku karena adanya cinta dihatinya? Atau sekedar ingin menikah karena sudah waktunya? Mengapa dia memilihku? Sejauh ini, itu yang selalu kupikirkan.

“Do you like it when I’m deep inside of you?” He whispered into my ear and my body shivered. “Yes please.Don’t stop,please don’t stop.” I managed. He put both hands on my neck and started to choke me as he fucked me even faster,his entire length filling me up. Having sex with one..no,two of your stepbrothers is just about the most forbidden thing ever. Serena just received the biggest shock of her life - her mother is engaged to be married to Dan Lodge, the father of her ex-boyfriend Cameron. To make matters even more complicated, Dan Lodge has twin sons - Her ex,Cameron and his brother Kaden. While Cameron is familiar, Serena is intrigued by the mysterious Kaden. With the wedding fast approaching, Serena lives under the same roof as the twin brothers. As a criminal defense lawyer, Serena is supposed to defend one brother against the other, but her feelings are spiraling out of control. She can't choose between the two brothers, and they're not making it any easier for her. The tension between them is off-the-charts, and it's driving her insane. CAUTION: This steamy novel is strictly for adult eyes only! Enjoy,but be warned,the heat will leave you breathless.