Tin Drum

Celeste Koch has always lived life on her own terms, rich, spoiled, and untouchable. But when her father announces his engagement, everything she knows is thrown into chaos. Stripped of her privileges, Celeste runs from her comfortable life, determined to prove she can survive on her own. Cedric Bettencourt, her infuriatingly handsome boss, sees right through her and refuses to let her play by her old rules. Every clash, every stolen glance, every forbidden touch pulls them closer, whether they like it or not.

Alpha Ares was vicious and heartless. Driven by the need to be at the top, his pack– the Coldcrest pack, was a no-nonsense pack. It was the largest of them all, and it was comprised of brutal and strong warriors who were drilled to come back triumphant after every battle. They were terrified by all. The sheer mention of his name would have the other packs trembling in fear. Infuriated by the demise of his parents, who were both slaughtered by wolf-hunters, Alpha Ares had only one rule – No pack member of his was to be mated to a human. Anyone who was to be painstakingly blessed with a human mate had to be killed or exiled, no matter their rank in the pack. And this rule was never to be broken. Appalled by his harsh judgment and vicious ways, the Moon goddess decided to bless him in the cruellest of ways. She gave him a mate, after so many years spent by Alpha Ares yearning for one. The only problem was, she gave him a human mate. A timid human mate named Akira.

"A man from my past shattered my heart into a thousand pieces. I decided from that day on I would never give my heart to a man to be broken again. I know it sounds foolish because I was so young. However, that heartache has affected how I am with men. I am terrified to give my heart away like that again only to have it shattered." Natalia still felt the hurt and betrayal like it was yesterday. "I promise to never break your heart. Give me a chance to prove that I won't hurt you. I've never felt like this for anyone before I met you. I know it's only been two days, but you're all I've thought about since seeing you that first time. Let me erase the pain that's in your heart." Hayden took both her hands in his. --------------------- Natalia Crawford is the top female CEO in the city. She has worked tooth and nail to climb to the top without compromising her morals. She's beautiful with long blonde hair and green eyes. Men want her for her beauty, brains, and money. When she met Hayden Sumner, he was determined to make her his. She agreed he was easy on the eyes, tall with thick black hair and blue eyes, but she had no desire to be in a relationship. After a chance encounter, she ended up opening her heart for a chance at love. People all around them want to see them fail in both love and business. Even as one of them is fighting for their life, it doesn't stop others from trying to bring them down. Will love conquer all, or will everyone who wants to hurt them be successful in tearing them apart?

My boyfriend found my menstruation disgusting and forced me to undergo subdermal implantation. From then on, I no longer had periods and couldn’t conceive. One day, I had a fever reaching 40°C and couldn’t contact him. I went to the hospital alone, only to stumble upon him attending a prenatal checkup with his secretary. He told her: “Baby, don’t worry about Claire. She only listens to me here, doesn’t she?” “We can postpone the wedding for another five years. She’s loyal to me like a dog anyway.” “In the meantime, keep fulfilling your end of the arrangement I’ve promised you.” “Of course, I’ll continue loving you... until I’m tired of you.” My heart shattered. I’d proposed to him 43 times in seven years, only to fail every single time. It turned out he just hadn’t gotten bored of me yet? This time, I decided not to wait any longer. I turned my back on him and agreed to the marriage my mother arranged in the countryside. On the day my ex was supposed to accompany me to try on wedding dresses, he found an empty room and a wedding invitation I left for him to celebrate my marriage to someone else. Panic consumed him as his world fell apart...

Part 1: Naomi Kharkov has already found the perfect man. Except he’s dead. So when her mate bond sparked with another, she ran. Naomi remains a warrior to her core. Falling in love has damaged her once already. When Finn vows to prove his worth, at any cost, she knows her heart is at risk again. But things have changed. Forced to work together, how long before the call of their wolves proves too strong to resist. After all, the Moon Goddess blessed them to be together. Except is the success of their bond only fueling the cruelest of Fate's long-held plans? Part 2: Phoebe Kharkov was meant to be someone important. A Fate. A living Goddess of the Shadowlands, until it was stolen away. A fact her wolf reminds her of daily. Lashing out at those who try to help hurries her leaving, for a fresh start at Rising Star's new Academy. Eager to prove everyone wrong, who will protect Phoebe from her own heart when she's finally out on her own? *** The final book in the Shadowlands trilogy (can be read standalone) Book 1: A Damaged Alpha Book 2: The Luna Who Wants Everything Book 3: Resisting the Beta

I decide to get onboard with the latest trend by custom-ordering a merfolk meant to serve me from AquaGene Corp. On the day Lance arrives at the company, the engineer tells me, "It's highly recommended that you be there in person, Ms. Ross. That way, you'll be able to form the initial bond with him." So, I spend one day standing before the eco-tank. As soon as Lance opens his eyes, he doesn't show any signs of wanting to get close to me. Instead, he merely scrutinizes me coldly before turning his back on me. I comfort myself, thinking that Lance is just shy. But one week later, I realize how wrong I truly am. I pay money because I want to buy a partner who can keep me company forever. Turns out I buy myself the biggest trouble of the century instead.

THIS BOOK CONTAINS VOLS. 1 AND 2. THE FIRST IS A YOUNG ADULT BULLY ROMANCE AND A GOOD GIRL, WHILE THE SECOND IS A BILLIONAIRE CEO AND STRIPPER ROMANCE. -- BOOK ONE He owns the school. I barely survive it. When my best friend Matt chooses my bully over me, something in me snaps. Then Lucien Knox Ravenscroft steps in. Heir to Ravenscroft Academy, dangerous, untouchable, and very aware that she is his ex. He offers me a deal: a fake relationship that turns the school upside down. I want Matt to regret everything. He wants revenge for being replaced. Then comes his bet. If Matt notices me again, I win. If not, I’m Lucien’s for as long as he wants me. The more we fake it, the more real it feels. And Lucien never plays soft. BOOK TWO: Aurora Harrison never planned to become Barbie Noir, the most coveted stripper in New York’s elite underground club. But when her mother fell sick, and her father cut her off, she did what she had to survive. Five years later, she dances in the shadows, praying the ghosts of her past never find her. But some ghosts always return. Kai Mercer is no longer the golden boy she once loved. At thirty, he is a billionaire CEO with a secret empire built on desire, power, and sin. The world sees a polished businessman, but behind closed doors, "It's been a long time, Aurora." He rules the city’s most forbidden club, hidden from his father and the public… and from the girl who broke him. Until Aurora walks into his private suite for a twenty-thousand-dollar dance. One look. One whisper. One spark. He wants her back—obsessively, dangerously, completely.

Van and Demani's story began like any other typical love story you read in books or watch in movies. They met, fell in love, got married, and planned a future together. They seemed perfect for each other, and their family even called them "the perfect couple." But like any regular married couple, Van and Demani went through a series of arguments and misunderstandings. They had their ups and downs, too. But because they loved each other so much, they tried to get through it all, hand in hand. Until Demani had a miscarriage... and Van cheated on their marriage. From there, everything began to unravel. They couldn’t fix their problems, and eventually, they separated. They went through a bitter breakup, and Demani thought she would never hear from her husband again. Until two years later, Demani received a letter from Van’s lawyer. Van had been involved in an accident and needed surgery in the United States. One of the requirements for him to leave was to have a family member accompany him. And who else could it be but Demani? They were technically still married because Van had never filed for annulment. Despite her doubts, Demani agreed to help. But there was one condition: They would legally separate after the surgery. But Van had other plans...

Jeasy Gracorner, seorang wanita cantik nan seksi juga sederhana. Kemurahan hatinya yang penyayang serta penolong itu selalu saja memikat semua orang untuk memujinya. Namun, sikap baiknya tersebut malah menjadi boomerang. Salah satunya karena Jeasy telah menolong seseorang. Seolah perantara dari Tuhan, akibatnya ia malah terjebak dalam jeratan pria bernama Willyard Poulter. Pria tampan dan gagah yang telah berhasil merubah keseluruhan hidupnya. Mampukah Jeasy melepas diri dari jeratan pria tersebut? Atau dia malah menikmati perubahan hidupnya demi seseorang? Semua keputusan itu ada di tangan si perantara, yaitu sang malaikat kecil. Lalu, siapakah si perantara atau sang malaikat kecil itu?

Elena Adiningrat adalah definisi dari keanggunan old money. Namun, dalam satu malam, dunianya yang berporos pada galeri seni dan pesta eksklusif runtuh ketika kerajaan bisnis ayahnya dinyatakan bangkrut. Dengan sisa martabat yang ia miliki, Elena memutuskan untuk terbang ke Paris menggunakan tiket First Class terakhirnya—sebuah pelarian mewah untuk meratapi hidupnya sebelum ia harus menghadapi kenyataan pahit. Di kursi 1A, ia bertemu dengan Aiden Valerick, CEO dari Valerick Group yang dikenal sebagai pria berhati baja dengan selera yang sangat mahal. Aiden membenci gangguan, terutama dari wanita yang tampak rapuh. Namun, selama belasan jam di atas awan, dalam ruang privat yang intim dan mewah, percakapan intelektual serta ketegangan yang tak terjelaskan mulai meruntuhkan dinding es di antara mereka. Bagi Aiden, Elena adalah teka-teki estetika yang sempurna. Bagi Elena, Aiden adalah predator bisnis yang akan melahap apa pun yang tersisa dari keluarganya. Takdir membawa mereka lebih jauh dari sekadar teman satu penerbangan. Sekembalinya mereka ke daratan, Aiden menawarkan sebuah kesepakatan: Elena harus menjadi kurator seni pribadinya untuk memulihkan citra perusahaan—sekaligus menjadi tunangan sandiwara untuk memadamkan pemberontakan di dewan direksi. Dari gemerlap lampu penthouse di Jakarta hingga lantai dansa di Monaco, Elena dan Aiden terjebak dalam permainan kekuasaan yang elegan. Di balik balutan gaun sutra pesanan khusus dan jam tangan bernilai miliaran, ada rahasia masa lalu dan pengkhianatan yang mengintai. Di dunia High Society yang kejam, mereka harus memilih: mempertahankan takhta masing-masing atau menyerah pada takdir yang telah mempertemukan mereka di kelas utama.