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Book two. Please read “Our Young Funny Voices” before “Our Blank Canvas”. Exactly one year ago, Vasilisa Krovopuskova left her life in Siberia, Russia behind to pursue a serious relationship with her American girlfriend, Francine Chirilova. Aside from the unwavering love Vasha feels for her lover, the emptiness of not belonging begins to wear on their relationship. With only Francine and their tight knit group of friends to rely on for comfort, a shocking message on Vasilisa’s VK social media account may bring her back to Russia on a temporary basis. Francine struggles to help Vasilisa overcome her insecurities, but they aren’t the only ones having a hard time. With Navy-woman Brody deploying on a two year long assignment, she’s not sure if holding onto what she has with Liza will bring them closer, or destroy everything. Only time will tell. The “more put together” couple of them all, Charlotte and Olivia, face a difficult situation after a drunken mistake brings back a toxic EX girlfriend from Charlotte’s past, and she’s not leaving without a fight. As Francine fights to keep everyone together, she continues battling Anorexia in secret. We’re all free to make our own choices, but we aren’t free from the consequences of those choices. 18 + Strong mature content All Rights Reserved (you know how it goes) Please don't attempt to steal any part of my work.

Medina menyimpan luka kelam yang tak pernah sembuh—pernah dilecehkan di masa remaja, dalam keadaan rapuh, dan mirisnya hingga kini ia tak pernah tahu siapa pelakunya. Bertahun-tahun berlalu, Medina kembali dengan wajah baru. Bukan lagi gadis lemah, melainkan wanita cerdas dan berkelas. Namun, takdir mempertemukannya kembali dengan Shinji, pria arogan yang dulu menjadi salah satu mimpi buruknya. Lalu muncullah Shenoval—kembaran Shinji yang misterius, penuh rahasia, dan perlahan mengaitkan dirinya dengan potongan masa lalu yang hilang. Di antara cinta, dendam, dan luka lama yang siap terbongkar, Medina harus memilih: mencari kebenaran tentang pelaku yang menghancurkannya, atau terjerat cinta pada salah satu dari dua CEO kembar yang sama-sama berbahaya.

“Huwag ka ng umasa na tatanggapin pa kita ulit. Dahil hindi ko masisikmurang magmahal ng isang tulad mong may dugong kriminal.” Si Rocky Bouchard ay isang ulila sa Canada na inampon ng mag-asawang Mary at Roen Bouchard noong sampung taong gulang pa lamang. Hindi nila alam kung sino ang tunay na magulang ni Rocky dahil wala rin naman itong maikwento sa kanila sa tuwing tinatanong nila. Kalaunan, naging legal na Bouchard si Rocky na siyang lumaki sa isang mayaman at respetadong pamilya sa Canada. Pagkalipas ng ilang taon ay isa na siyang successful na corporate lawyer. Sa hindi inaasahan, nahulog ang loob niya sa pamangkin ng kanyang foster mom na siyang nakatadhana na rin sa iba. Napagdesisyunan niyang ibaon na lamang sa limot ang nararamdaman at mag-focus sa career. Sa kabilang banda, si Cristianna Erica Rowanda ay lumaking breadwinner simula noong hindi na bumalik mula sa Canada ang OFW niyang ama. Wala na silang naging balita rito na para bang naglaho gaya ng isang bula. Dahil dito, kinailangan niyang magtrabaho para mabigyan ng magandang buhay ang pamilya niya. Sa kasamaang palad, siya ay napagbintangang magnanakaw ng pera ng kumpanya na siyang naghatid sa kanya sa rurok ng kahirapan. Wala siyang kapera-pera dahil ang araw na inaasahan niyang unang sahod niya ay nauwi sa pagkakakulong. Nang kunin ni Rocky ang kanyang kaso, nagawa niya itong ipanalo at patunayan ang kainosentehan ni Cristianna. Gayunpaman, pagkatapos ng dalawang buwan ay muli silang nagkita bitbit ang kani-kanilang problema—si Cristianna na hindi makahanap ng trabaho at si Rocky na pressured ng parents na magkaroon ng asawa. Isang kontrata. Dalawang taon. Nag-iisang krimen na akala nila ay nabaon na sa limot. Magagawa kaya nilang ipanalo ang kanilang pagmamahal kung gayong ang dugo na nananalaytay sa kanilang katawan ay siyang hahatol sa isang ipinagbabawal na pag-ibig?

" Between his rules and his sheets, I got lost.” Pagkatapos mabuko ang panloloko ng nobyo’t matalik na kaibigan, winasak ng sakit ang puso ni Alexa. Wala na siyang ibang pinanghawakan kundi ang trabaho—hanggang sa dumating ang bagong CEO. Siya si Damien Alcantara. Matalino. Malamig. Mapanganib. Isang boss na may titig na kayang tunawin ang lahat ng depensa ni Alexa. Pero mas nakakatuliro ang katotohanan—siya ang tiyuhin ng ex niya. Nag-umpisa ito sa lihim na pagnanasa. Nauwi sa kasunduan. Hanggang sa isang gabi, natagpuan ni Alexa ang sarili na… nasa kama ng sariling boss. "Marry me. For protection. Nothing more," sabi ni Damien. Pero paano kung ang kama nilang dalawa ay mas maraming sinasabi kaysa sa kontrata nila? Caught between his sheets, and caught between danger and desire… hanggang kailan niya kayang itanggi ang apoy sa pagitan nila?

Billy had a tough life and had always lived by one unshakable rule. But one fateful night at an elite party, where she worked as a part-time server, everything changed as she caught the intense eyes of a stranger—a man whose allure was impossible to resist. And against her better judgment, she broke that rule of hers, surrendering to a night of passion and desire that left her breathless. But when she woke up in the morning, the bed was empty, and the stranger was gone, leaving Billy with nothing but memories of that night. Weeks later, she discovered the consequences of that night: she was pregnant. With no clue, and no way to find that stranger, she braced herself to face motherhood alone. Months passed, and Billy landed another job—serving at the engagement party of one of the city’s most powerful billionaires. But when she was called to serve a drink at the party, her world tilted as the groom-to-be was none other than the man she had been searching for: Marcus Lorenzo. Marcus, the cold-hearted billionaire with a reputation for ruthlessness, had been haunted by that night he had with Billy. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t forget the mysterious woman who had set his soul on fire. Now, faced with Billy again, he keep finding himself drawing closer to her and this brings out their lust for each other despite the obstacles between them. As their shared desire reignites, the boundaries of their lives blur. But with secret and lies threatening to destroy them, Billy and Marcus must confront the question: Was their night of passion a fleeting mistake, or the start of something far more dangerous?

Sera’s life is shattered when her brother, Luca, disappears under mysterious circumstances, doesn’t know if he’s dead or alive. Desperate to find him, she strikes a dangerous deal with Dante Moretti, a ruthless mafia boss. In exchange for his help, she agrees to work for him as his secretary, stepping into a world she never imagined. But as she becomes entangled in Dante's empire, Sera uncovers dark secrets that threaten to consume her. As their relationship deepens, Sera must navigate a maze of betrayal, power, and passion. Now, with the mafia’s grip tightening, Sera is faced with a choice. Uphold the blood vow that binds them all, or risk everything to escape Dante’s hold. Will she save her brother and reclaim her freedom, or will the darkness of their past tear them all apart?

“Stop, Max! Berhenti! Seharusnya Chris yang menemaniku untuk makan malam!” “Kenapa menunggu seseorang yang bahkan tak mau datang, hm?” Suara Max berat dan rendah, membuat dada Laura bergetar. *** Berawal dari sebuah surat yang berisi ajakan makan malam di sebuah hotel, Laura mengira jika surat tersebut ditulis oleh Chris—suaminya untuk merayakan ulang tahun pernikahan mereka yang ketiga. Ternyata ia salah. Wanita itu berakhir tidur satu ranjang dengan Max—CEO Holligan Grup. Di saat hubungannya dengan Max semakin rumit, Laura harus menghadapi kenyataan bahwa suaminya lebih dulu selingkuh dengan seseorang yang ia kenal. Akankah Laura terus bertahan demi rumah tangganya? Atau ia memilih mengakhiri semuanya dan mencari kebahagiaan di tempat lain? Follow IG author yuk... @richmama23_

Elara hanya seorang sekretaris biasa yang ambisius, berjuang meniti karier di perusahaan multinasional demi melunasi utang keluarga. Ia tahu betul aturan main di dunia korporat: profesionalisme adalah perisai terbaik. Namun, perisainya hancur berkeping-keping di hari ia harus bekerja lembur bersama Ares Dirgantara, Tuan CEO yang terkenal dingin, tampan bagai pahatan, dan—yang paling berbahaya—memancarkan aura dominasi mutlak. ​Ares melihat Elara bukan sekadar karyawan. Di mata gelapnya, Elara adalah tantangan, sebuah gairah terpendam yang harus ia klaim. Semuanya bermula dari sebuah rapat malam yang panjang, ketika meja mahoni mewah itu menjadi batas terakhir sebelum Ares melanggar setiap kode etik. ​Satu sentuhan tak terduga di ruang rapat gelap itu mengubah segalanya. ​Elara kini terperangkap dalam permainan kekuasaan dan nafsu yang ditetapkan oleh Ares. Ia harus memilih: menyerah pada pesona gelap sang CEO dan mempertaruhkan seluruh masa depannya, atau melawan obsesi Tuan Ares yang semakin membakar, bahkan ketika seluruh tubuhnya merespons setiap sentuhan terlarang itu. ​Mampukah Elara bertahan dari jerat hasrat yang ia temukan di bawah bayangan kota, tepat di jantung kantor yang seharusnya menjadi tempat teraman?

Rhea Santos thought she had it all a stable job as a marketing executive, a loving boyfriend, and a future she’d already planned in her head. But one night shattered everything. After catching her boyfriend cheating, Rhea swore never to cry again. She wanted closure, not revenge. Until a mysterious stranger began sending her messages: “You don’t deserve tears, Ms. Rhea. You deserve revenge.” She ignored them until she met her new CEO, Lucas Monteverde. Cold. Powerful. Mysterious. And he knows more about her pain than he should. As Rhea gets pulled into Lucas’s world of secrets, contracts, and dangerous passion, she begins to question: Was he sent to save her… or to destroy her completely?

[18+] smut warning 1. You will not touch yourself if I am not there, you will give me a call and I will see you, by call or in person. 2. You will not sleep with anyone other than me until further notice. 3. You will only c*m for me. What's your rule, Skylar? You will guard my underwear when I am at the office. F**k, I like that. ********************************************** Skylar Stallion is an ordinary girl until the day she accepted her new job, and everything seemed normal until she met her boss. She didn't know there would be rules after the contract, nor did she know that she would end up submissive to Mr. Jenkin and at that moment she would lose herself in his control"