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A forced marriage. A ruthless CEO. And a contract that could ruin—or rescue—her heart. Ayla Morgan thought losing her father was the worst thing that could happen. She was wrong. Within weeks, her family restaurant is seized by debt collectors, her stepmother kicks her to the curb, and her arrogant CEO fires her in front of everyone over a petty mistake. With nothing left but humiliation and bills, Ayla is forced into a blind date arranged by her greedy family… and accidentally ruins the wrong one. That “wrong date”? Damon Cross. Her ex-boss. The coldest man she’s ever met—richer than sin and twice as dangerous. But instead of being furious, Damon makes her a shocking offer: Marry me. Three years. No feelings. No questions. In return, I’ll pay your family’s debt and give you your life back. To him, it’s just a contract. To her, it’s a lifeline. Living under the same roof, working as his personal secretary, Ayla swears she’ll never fall for a man who sees love as weakness. But behind Damon’s icy exterior hides a broken man forced to marry by his dying grandfather—and a loneliness that mirrors her own. As enemies become reluctant allies and fake kisses turn real, Ayla finds herself questioning everything. What happens when the contract ends… but her heart doesn’t? And will Damon let go of control long enough to realize that love might be his only salvation?

No one has ever seen the mysterious heiress of the McKenzie empire, but everyone knows her name—Bianca McKenzie, the girl with power, wealth... and secrets. Craving a normal life beyond her last name, Bianca disguises herself as a man—Brian—to land a job in a company where women aren’t welcome. Hired by the cold yet devastatingly handsome CEO Justin Miller, Bianca is determined to hide her true identity, no matter the cost. But neither of them is prepared for the emotional collision that follows. What begins as friction turns into fragile friendship, then spirals into forbidden desire. One drunken night ignites a passion that changes everything. But when the truth is exposed, Justin feels betrayed and casts her away. He never meant the words. She never forgot them. Five years later, she returns—no longer hidden, no longer Brian, but as the stunning, untouchable heiress now set to inherit her grandfather’s kingdom. And she’s not alone… she carries a secret that could shatter everything. Now, with the media circling, a jealous ex on the warpath, and the man who once broke her heart trying to fight for her again, Bianca must decide: Will she protect her heart, or let the man who once destroyed it be the one to mend it?

Terpaksa Meiva harus meninggalkan dunia entertainment. Setelah mendapat hujatan yang tak henti-hentinya dari netizen, karena menyebarnya artikel bohong yang memberitakan tentang scandal dengan seorang pejabat beristri. Meiva datang meminta bantuan pada kekasihnya, Alden Gunidya. Untuk melakukan konferensi pers bahwa semua berita itu bohong. Tapi, secara bersamaan di malam penghargaan itu, Meiva mengetahui fakta kalau justru Alden dan Ellen--teman baiknya menusuknya dari belakang, setelah semua effort yang Meiva lakukan untuk membantu mereka selama ini secara cuma-cuma, tapi mereka justru hanya memanfaatkannya saja. Meiva pikir hidupnya akan hancur kehilangan karier, kekasih dan teman baiknya, tapi, segalanya berubah ketika dia bertemu dengan Presdir tampan yang telah mengidolakannya sejak lama, Clovis Mallory. Setelah insiden tabrak lari, Clovis terus saja mengejarnya, lalu memberi tawaran untuk memainkan peran, tapi kali ini bukan untuk tayang di layar televisi, melainkan berperan untuk memainkan peran, yang tak pernah Meiva duga sebelumnya.

As I walked through the dimly lit hallway, my heart was still racing, my breath uneven from the whirlwind of emotions that had consumed me in the last few hours. Then, my eyes flickered up, catching sight of the metal plaque bolted to the doorpost "Wing 1." A cold chill ran down my spine. My body went rigid as Otto’s letter flashed vividly in my mind, the words echoing as if he said it directly to my face "Room 316. Wing 2." No. No. No. No. Oh, God. A sickening wave of realization crashed over me, leaving me breathless. The man in the grey suit… He had smiled, nodded, and gestured me down this hallway. So confident. So sure. And like a fool, I had followed. I had made a mistake. A colossal, irreversible mistake. My stomach twisted violently as the truth settled in, thick and suffocating. I had entered the wrong wing. The wrong room. The wrong bed. I had given myself to a stranger. My heartbeat pounded in my ears, drowning out everything else. The world tilted, my vision blurred. What had I done? How far is too far? In this encapsulating masterpiesce, Sucre is down for whatever gets him closer to taking revenge on Otto - his twin brother's killer. But, would he really do all that is necessary? Would he chose his ambition over that of Luca the cartel’s underboss and his lover? Can he stop the knife and gun violence on campus and win the five million dollars prize money? Dive into a story of love, betrayal, romance and suspense. The Cartel’s Forbidden Love is a gripping and intriguing read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

“$100,000!” yelled a man with a golden tooth and a scar that looked like it had been carved by a bear. “$200,000!” “$300,000!” The numbers climbed, each one a nail on my coffin. “$1 million.” The entire room froze and practically everyone turned towards the deep commanding voice. "Going once... The Princess of Sinaloa, Sold for $1 million!" *************************** Lola Volcan lived as the princess of Sinaloa believing her family’s wealth came from tequila exports. Her life falls apart when her father is murdered. She is sold by family to the Cali Cartel, led by the merciless Ramon Cali. A man whose name alone silences entire cities. Everyone expects the sheltered princesa to break. But under her delicate innocence burns a volcano of cunning mischief, defiance and rage that is fueled by betrayal. Ramon is enchanted by her wits, courage and beauty as he drags her into his world of luxury, danger and violence. As Lola plots her revenge against the family that betrayed her, she is also working against the Cali Cartel. She finds herself caught in an erotic entanglement with the man who now owns her. Their twisted game of manipulation grows into dangerous obsession and passion. He realizes her sabotage but is already head over heels for her. When the rival Gomez Cartel declares war, Ramon does the unexpected. Lola Volcan rises from the ashes of betrayal, daring to rewrite her destiny. In her vengeance will she spare the man who not only owns her body but now her heart too. Or will she crush him along side all who betrayed her?

Ayumi dan Arkan adalah teman sekelas, mereka menjalin hubungan ketika duduk di bangku SMA. Perpisahan keduanya tak berjalan baik hari itu, Ayumi hanya meninggalkan secarik kertas tanpa penjelasan. Hal itu membuat Arkan membencinya. Dibalik sikapnya yang tak acuh, ternyata Ayumi menyimpan banyak kekecewaan. Bibi yang selama ini merawatnya jatuh sakit. Ayumi tidak memiliki uang, dengan terpaksa biaya kuliah yang selama ini ia kumpulkan digunakan untuk membayar tagihan rumah sakit. Setahun berlalu, Ayumi masih mendambakan kehidupan layaknya teman-teman sebaya. Dengan segala upaya ia bekerja lebih keras, merantau ke pusat kota untuk menghasilkan uang. Ia mengantarkan berbagai hidangan ke meja-meja di cafe dan terkadang menjadi penjaga perpustakaan kecil di sekitar bangunan yang menjulang tinggi. Seolah mendapatkan kembali kesempatan, Ayumi berhasil memasuki universitas impiannya. Dengan penuh kebahagiaan ia mencari Arkan yang sudah menjadi mahasiswa tahun kedua. Saat itu mentari bersinar sangat terang, seolah semesta menunjukkan betapa jauh perbedaan antara dirinya dan Arkan. Pria itu sangat pintar, punya banyak teman dan hidup berkecukupan. Lambat laun ia semakin merasa rendah diri. Kenangan tentang perpisahan hari itu kembali menghantui Ayumi, diam-diam dia kembali menjauh. 5 tahun kemudian mereka di pertemukan lagi. Arkan sudah menjadi komikus dan Ayumi bekerja di perusahaan webkomik. Saat itu ide Ayumi dicuri secara paksa oleh atasannya, karena tak ingin mengakui kekalahan Ayumi bertekad untuk mendapatkan ide baru. Tak disangka komikus yang selama ini ia incar ternyata adalah mantan kekasihnya.

Valerie Du-Pont has been through more than she can talk about. Her one attempt at love and normalcy turned out to be a joke and left her humiliated and pregnant. However she vows not to let that experience change her and she moves on. Years later and on the day she achieves her dream, she runs into the one responsible for her problems. What happens next is a battle, one that Valerie is determined not to lose. Carter Sullivan Cole has it all, the perfect looks, billionaire status and killer instinct. He's perfect except for one flaw from his past, A mistake that haunts him. Unexpectedly, an opportunity to rectify that mistake arises and he takes it only to receive life changing news. He's a father, and he plans on being a present one even if it means getting married to Valerie. Now Valerie might fight back all she wants, but Carter has never lost a fight especially as this is shaping to be the most important fight of his life

William Thornton, un puissant milliardaire, a perdu sa femme dans un tragique accident d'avion. Profondément marqué par cette perte, il se replie sur lui-même, se consacrant à sa fille Emily et à ses affaires, tout en refusant catégoriquement de s'ouvrir à une nouvelle aventure amoureuse. Tout change lorsqu'il rencontre Bella Montgomery, une serveuse de bar le soir et une escorte girl le jour, cherchant à échapper à sa situation difficile. Leur rencontre fortuite les entraîne dans une relation complexe et passionnée. Bella apporte une nouvelle lumière dans la vie de William, réveillant son cœur endormi depuis trop longtemps. Entre les défis de la société et les secrets qui entourent le passé de Bella, leur histoire d'amour est mise à l'épreuve. Emily, la fille de William, joue un rôle crucial en rapprochant ces deux mondes apparemment opposés. William Thornton et Bella Montgomery se laissent emporter par la passion de leur amour. Cependant, James Harrison, l'ancien meilleur ami de William, est résolu à détruire ce dernier et pense pouvoir utiliser Bella pour atteindre ses objectifs. Réussira-t-il à accomplir son plan machiavélique ? L'amour de Bella pour William sera-t-il assez fort pour résister aux menaces de Harrison ? Plongez dans la lecture de cette histoire captivante pour découvrir les réponses à ces questions enflammées.

David Evans Hubert, seorang CEO Perusahaan Hubert raja bisnis dari kota Lincoln yang terkenal tampan dan cerdas dengan sifatnya yang dingin dan acuh tak acuh. Sebagai pewaris utama perusahaan serta kekayaan keluarga Hubert menambahkan segala kesempurnaan dalam dirinya. Takdir mempertemukan David dengan seorang gadis yang menarik perhatiannya sebagai cinta pertamanya, dia menaruh perhatian dan jatuh cinta dengan seorang Liana Edsel, nona muda dari keluarga kaya menengah Edsel di kota mereka. Merekapun akhirnya saling berkenalan dan jatuh cinta serta menjalin kasih selama satu tahun. Namun Liana, sang gadis sekaligus cinta pertamanya itu menghilang begitu saja tanpa sepatah kata apapun. Takdir memang unik dan tidak ada yang tahu, hari ini ada karyawan baru di perusahaannya sekaligus akan menjadi sekretaris barunya. Matanya terbelalak mendapati sosok yang tidak mungkin ia salah lihat "Liana...". Setelah dua tahun menghilang dari Kota Lincoln, Liana akhirnya kembali dan mencari kerja di Kota ini. Setelah mendaftar dibeberapa tempat, akhirnya dia diterima di Perusahaan terkenal sebagai raja bisnis yaitu Perusahaan Hubert. Liana tak menyangka bahwa dirinya akan menjadi sekretaris untuk CEO perusahaan tersebut yang merupakan kekasihnya yang ia tinggalkan dan bersembunyi darinya dua tahun lalu. Akankah ia lari lagi atau menghadapi pria tersebut?

"Five million dollars for a fake marriage? Do you think I'm that desperate?" Evelyn hissed. Ethan's lips curled into a cold smirk. "Desperate enough to save your brother's life?" ****************** Evelyn's world shatters when her brother falls critically ill. Desperate for money to save him, she reluctantly agrees to a shocking proposal from billionaire Ethan Maverick - a marriage of convenience. As they fake a relationship to save Ethan's public image, unexpected feelings begin to grow. But dark secrets from the past threaten to tear them apart. In a world of lies and betrayal, can Evelyn and Ethan find real love? Or will their deal destroy them both?