Usagi Drop Author Apology

"Bear my child, and I'll give you two million. Then, leave." - Cameron Silvestre. The deal was simple: carry his child in exchange for two million then vanish, leaving the baby in the hands of Cameron Silvestre- The notorious, cold, distant, and heartless Mafia Lord. Perhaps, the most hated and feared man she had ever encountered. But when Charity saw her baby's eyes for the first time, everything she'd agreed to shattered. Defying the terms, she fled with her child, and hid from Cameron's wrath. She knew, however, that no one could outrun Cameron Silvestre forever. When he finally tracked them down, Charity's life spiraled into a waking nightmare under the control of a heartless Mafia Lord.

When Naomi Monro gets her dream job at the best New York tech firm, she never imagines and expects to fall for her boyfriend’s boss—let alone discover a tangled web of hidden identities, betrayal and a legacy that ties them all together. As the relationship between she and her possessive boyfriend unwinds, Naomi finds herself drawn to the very cold, mysterious CEO, Henry Vance—a man with secrets which reach deep into her past. Naomi, caught between love, loyalty, ambition and truth, must confront everything which she thought she knew to claim her future, and the love she truly deserves. Would she choose her boyfriend or would she spend the rest of her life with the mysterious CEO? Promotional line: She thought she had gotten her dream job—until she fell for her boyfriend's boss who could either ruin everything… or save her. What makes the story unique and attractive: This story is a heated mix of forbidden love and buried secrets, it turns simple office romance into an exciting emotional rollercoaster. With unexpected and shocking twists, powerful themes, and a heroine who rises from betrayal to power, the story a romance that cuts deeper than most.

Leaxandra Pisce's arranged marriage pushes her to attend the mating ball held in the Lycan's domain and make fantasies with any other man in hopes of cancelling the engagement. Although, instead of hoping to enter the bed chambers, she was lured towards the cell of a convict and had resulted in taking responsibility by becoming his redemption for that night. Years later after the incident, Leaxandra, suffers from severe memories lost, and instead, has been devoting her life as the Luna she never wanted to become. Her loyalty chained in recognizing the Lycans as her greatest nemesis. But what happens when the very convict she had spent a night with seven years ago turns out to be Caius Raedan - the King who's been laying low and yearning for the lost wolf whom he believed was his claim? How will Leaxandra face him? Would she even recognize him in the first place? Moreover, with his familiar touches awakening her desires, will she even maintain her stand once he surrounds her with the temptations of him?

Nayla Amira Dewanti tidak pernah membayangkan hidupnya berubah drastis hanya dalam satu malam. Demi menyelamatkan keluarganya dari kehancuran, ia dipaksa menikah dengan Aksa Mahendra Pratama, pewaris perusahaan besar yang dingin dan tak berperasaan. Bagi Aksa, Nayla hanyalah seorang istri kontrak—sebuah kewajiban tanpa cinta. Hidup bersama di bawah satu atap, keduanya berjuang dengan rasa saling benci, konflik batin, dan luka masa lalu yang membekukan hati. Namun, di tengah jarak dan ketidakpedulian, percikan kecil mulai muncul. Rahasia demi rahasia terungkap, membuat mereka melihat satu sama lain dalam cahaya yang berbeda. Apakah hati yang dingin dapat mencair? Atau justru luka lama akan menghancurkan segalanya?

Reese agreed to marry Troy, thinking their feelings were mutual. It turned out that he only used her to get close to her mother, Mandy. When she went home after taking care of her mother-in-law, who pretended to be sick, she caught her mom and husband in their marital bed. She exacted revenge by having a one-night stand with a stranger, who happened to be the wealthiest man in town, and the business partner of her unknown biological father, Vincent. The chaos escalated when Reese discovered that the billionaire, Lorenzo Carter, intended to marry her twin sister, Candice, with whom she thought her son was Enzo's. Overwhelmed, she fled to escape the painful memories, unaware of her own pregnancy. By chance, she encountered a woman who proposed a modeling career, which flourished until her pregnancy was revealed. Faced with pressure to choose between her rising career and her unborn child, Reese stood at life's crossroads, contemplating the profound decision before her. When Lorenzo Carter found her, he proposed marriage, but sadly, she had no memory of him. Utilizing his influence, he persuaded her to agree to the contract marriage. Once successful, he endeavored to make her remember him and to reignite her love for him.

Anita has always wanted a mate, one that will save her from all the pain and torment she receives in her pack. But finds out on her 21st birthday that the alpha of her pack, the cause of all her pain and torture, the murderer or her parent, was her mate. Not only did he reject her, but he sold her away as a gift to the most feared lycan. Rumours whispered that Orion was cursed by the moon goddess, having lost two previous mates in brutal and mysterious circumstances. Everyone expected Anita to meet the same fate, lasting no more than two weeks in his pack. But Anita defied the odds, surviving over two weeks under Orion's rule. And then, something unexpected happened. Orion, the feared and ruthless lycan, began to worship the ground Anita walked on.

Maya Chen's life is a mess. Her ex just got engaged to her coworker, she stress-eats ramen for dinner, and now she's desperate enough to interview at Sterling Industries—a company so elite she's pretty sure they'll laugh her out of the building. But Damien Sterling doesn't laugh. The gorgeous, intense CEO offers her the job on the spot, and Maya's suspicious. Guys who look like him don't just hand out six-figure positions to girls who bought their interview outfit at Target.

“Never forget, baby” she hissed, lips inches from mine, “you’re mine. You belong to me and only me. And I don’t fucking share what’s mine.” --- Stanley is just a broke college nerd working two jobs to survive. She’s the Bratva Queen who flew across continents just to meet the boy she was promised—only to tell him he couldn’t have her. But the moment she saw him, everything changed. Now, she needs him. Wants him. Even if he fights. Even if she has to break him. And Stanley? He’s nothing but a pawn in a game he doesn’t understand… What can he do?

"You will serve us tonight, Maya. First with your mouth… then with your body. When you’re done, you can descend to hell and never return." On the night of her nineteenth birthday, Maya, an Omega shackled by her father’s crushing debts, discovers the unthinkable. She’s fated to the Four Alphas of her pack. Stephen. Karl. Elijah. Nathan. The very men who once made her life at Whiston’s College a nightmare.The very men who shattered her heart.The very men who want nothing more than to see her crawl. Especially Stephen, her ex-boyfriend, her first love, her worst heartbreak. He hates her for a betrayal she never chose… a crime she was forced into. But when a deadly crisis forces Maya under their roof, she starts seeing cracks in their perfect alpha masks, secrets dark enough to ruin them… or bind them to her forever. The more she learns, the more dangerous the game becomes.Because the Alphas she thought were her monsters… might just be her salvation.If only she can survive their touch long enough to decide whether to love them… or destroy them. Enemies. Mates. Lovers. Liars. In a world where desire is as dangerous as betrayal, can she risk giving them her heart? Or will the Four Alphas break her beyond repair?

He built an empire no one could shake… until she walked in and shattered his control. Alexander Thompson is a billionaire CEO, feared for his cold heart and iron discipline. No one challenges him. No one defies him. No one says no. Until Jasmine Ramirez. She’s simple. Honest. Unimpressed. And completely immune to his charm, his power, and his intimidation. “Ms. Ramirez, I’m used to being obeyed.” “Then you’ve never met a woman like me, Mr. Thompson.” For the first time, someone dares to push back. Someone he can’t intimidate. Someone he can’t forget. The more he tries to keep his distance, the more dangerously he falls. She is his distraction. His weakness. The one woman he can’t afford… yet can’t resist.