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She did not know she looked like a dead woman. She did not know that when Elliot Kane saw her on that pavement outside his building, something in him stopped. Just for a second. Just long enough for a name to slip past his lips that was not hers. All Sophie Reeves knew was that she was broke. Her landlord wanted her out in fourteen days, and a cold, unreadable billionaire was offering her more money than she had seen in months to attend one family dinner and play the role of his girlfriend. She said yes because she had no better option. She did not plan on the house that felt like it was holding its breath. She did not plan on the way his family looked at her like she was something precious and painful at the same time. She did not plan on a man who spoke in careful words, gave nothing away, and still somehow made her feel like the most seen person in every room. And she did not plan on Elliot Kane at all. He is not warm. He is not easy. He is the kind of man who has been carrying something heavy for so long he has forgotten what it feels like to put it down. He did not hire Sophie to feel anything. He hired her to fill a space. The problem is, Sophie does not fill spaces. She takes up her own. Now she’s caught in a place that still holds someone else’s memory… standing beside a man who insists this is just an arrangement… but looks at her like it’s something more. And Sophie doesn’t know what’s more dangerous— being the girl he only brought here for a price… or becoming the one he won’t be able to let go.

“You’re blushing,” Ethan murmured, stepping in close, voice like silk and sin. “I’m not,” I snapped, even as my breath hitched. His fingers brushed my jaw. “Liar. Your skin gives you away every time.” I tried to step back, but my body didn’t move. It leaned into his heat, into the pull I kept denying. “You hate me, remember?” I whispered. His lips barely grazed mine. “Then why do your eyes beg me to kiss you?” *************** After being betrayed by her fiancé who got her sister engaged to him, Olivia is humiliated and heartbroken. Olivia thinks nothing could hurt worse. Until her family gives her an ultimatum: Marry in five days, or be forced to wed a man who can’t even speak. Why? Because her younger sister can’t walk down the aisle first—it’s “shameful” if the eldest daughter isn’t married. When a cocky, infuriating stranger shows up with a marriage proposal, things get messy fast. What starts as a contract to save face turns into something far more dangerous: undeniable chemistry, scorching tension, and a slow burn that refuses to stay under control. In five days, everything could fall apart for Olivia or turn into the beginning of something real.

"— Você está corando — sussurrou Ethan, aproximando-se com uma voz que era pura seda e pecado. — Não estou — respondi rapidamente, mesmo com a respiração falhando. Os dedos dele roçaram meu queixo. — Mentirosa. Sua pele te entrega todas as vezes. Tentei dar um passo para trás, mas meu corpo não se moveu; ele se inclinou em direção ao calor dele, em direção à atração que eu insistia em negar. — Você me odeia, lembra? — sussurrei. Os lábios dele quase tocaram os meus. — Então por que seus olhos imploram para eu te beijar?". Após ser traída pelo noivo, que acabou ficando noivo da sua própria irmã, Olivia se vê humilhada e de coração partido, acreditando que nada poderia doer mais, até que sua família lhe dá um ultimato: casar-se em cinco dias ou ser forçada a se casar com um homem mudo. O motivo? É considerado uma "vergonha" a filha mais nova subir ao altar antes da mais velha. Quando um estranho arrogante e irritante aparece com uma proposta de casamento, as coisas saem do controle rapidamente. O que começa como um contrato para salvar as aparências se transforma em algo muito mais perigoso: uma química inegável, uma tensão ardente e uma paixão avassaladora que se recusa a ser contida. Em cinco dias, tudo pode ruir para Olivia ou se tornar o começo de algo real.

«—Estás sonrojándote —murmuró Ethan, acercándose con una voz que era pura seda y pecado. —No es verdad —respondí de golpe, aunque se me cortó el aliento. Sus dedos rozaron mi mandíbula—. Mentirosa. Tu piel te delata siempre. Intenté dar un paso atrás, pero mi cuerpo no respondió; simplemente se inclinó hacia su calor, hacia esa atracción que me empeñaba en negar. —Me odias, ¿recuerdas? —susurré. Sus labios *p*n*s rozaron los míos—. ¿Entonces por qué tus ojos me ruegan que te bese?». Tras ser traicionada por su prometido, quien acabó comprometiéndose con su hermana, Olivia queda humillada y con el corazón roto, pensando que nada podría doler más, hasta que su familia le da un ultimátum: casarse en cinco días o ser obligada a desposar a un hombre mudo. ¿La razón? Resulta «vergonzoso» que la hermana menor llegue al altar primero si la mayor sigue soltera. Cuando un desconocido engreído e infaliblemente irritante aparece con una propuesta de matrimonio, las cosas se complican rápido. Lo que empieza como un contrato para guardar las apariencias se transforma en algo mucho más peligroso: una química innegable, una tensión abrasadora y un deseo a fuego lento que se niega a permanecer bajo control. En cinco días, todo podría desmoronarse para Olivia o convertirse en el comienzo de algo verdaderamente real.

Vera’s heart raced as Nero backed her into a corner, his gaze piercing through her defenses. “Why do you keep defying me, Vera?” he murmured, his voice low and dangerous. She tried to push him away, but his grip on her wrist was firm. “I won’t be owned by you, Nero.” A slow, wicked smile spread across his face. “Is that so?” His hand slid around her waist, pulling her flush against him. The heat of his body seeped through her clothes, making it hard to think. Before she could protest, his lips crushed against hers, hungry and demanding. She wanted to resist, but the intensity of his kiss broke down her resolve. Her hands, instead of pushing him away, clung to his shoulders, pulling him closer. When he finally pulled back, they were both breathless. “You can pretend all you want,” Nero whispered, his breath hot against her ear, “but you can’t deny what’s between us.” Vera’s heart pounded, knowing he was right, and hating herself for how badly she wanted him. *********** Vera’s life takes a dark turn when she’s thrust into the dangerous world of mafia lord Nero Falcone. Forced into a twisted bond, their fiery clashes ignite a passionate, undeniable connection. But as rival factions close in and secrets unravel, Vera must decide if she can trust Nero or if their intense love will be the death of them both. In the end, love and loyalty are put to the ultimate test.

« Tu rougis », a murmuré Ethan en s'approchant, sa voix pareille à de la soie et du péché. « C'est faux », ai-je répliqué, même si mon souffle s'est coupé. Ses doigts ont effleuré ma mâchoire. « Menteuse. Ta peau te trahit à chaque fois. » J'ai tenté de faire un pas en arrière, mais mon corps n'a pas bougé ; il s'est penché vers sa chaleur, vers cette attirance que je m'obstinais à nier. « Tu me hais, tu te rappelles ? » ai-je chuchoté. Ses lèvres ont à peine frôlé les miennes. « Alors pourquoi tes yeux me supplient-ils de t'embrasser ? » Après avoir été trahie par son fiancé, qui s'est fiancé avec sa propre sœur, Olivia est humiliée e a le cœur brisé. Elle pense que rien ne pourrait faire plus mal, jusqu'à ce que sa famille lui pose un ultimatum : se marier dans les cinq jours ou être contrainte d'épouser un homme muet. La raison ? Il serait « honteux » que la cadette passe devant l'autel avant l'aînée. Lorsqu'un inconnu arrogant et exaspérant se présente avec une demande en mariage, la situation dégénère rapidement. Ce qui commence comme un simple contrat pour sauver les apparences se transforme en quelque chose de bien plus dangereux : une chimie incontestable, une tension brûlante et un désir étouffé qui refuse de rester sous contrôle. En cinq jours, tout pourrait s'effondrer pour Olivia ou marquer le début d'une histoire bien réelle.

»Du wirst rot«, murmelte Ethan, während er ganz nah an mich herantrat, seine Stimme wie Seide und Sünde. »Stimmt gar nicht«, schnauzte ich, obwohl mir der Atem stockte. Seine Finger berührten mein Kinn. »Lügnerin. Deine Haut verrät dich jedes Mal.« Ich versuchte, einen Schritt zurückzutreten, doch mein Körper gehorchte mir nicht; er lehnte sich in seine Wärme, in diese Anziehungskraft, die ich krampfhaft leugnete. »Du hasst mich, erinnerst du dich?«, flüsterte ich. Seine Lippen berührten kaum die meinen. »Warum flehen mich deine Augen dann an, dich zu küssen?« Nach dem Verrat ihres Verlobten, der sich stattdessen mit ihrer Schwester verlobte, ist Olivia gedemütigt und zutiefst verletzt. Sie glaubt, dass nichts mehr wehtun könnte, bis ihre Familie ihr ein Ultimatum stellt: Heirate innerhalb von fünf Tagen oder werde gezwungen, einen stummen Mann zu ehelichen. Der Grund? Es gilt als »schändlich«, wenn die jüngere Tochter vor der älteren vor den Traualtar tritt. Als ein eingebildeter, irritierender Fremder mit einem Heiratsantrag auftaucht, gerät die Situation schnell außer Kontrolle. Was als Vertrag beginnt, um das Gesicht zu wahren, verwandelt sich in etwas viel Gefährlicheres: unbestreitbare Chemie, knisternde Spannung und eine Schmetterlingsexplosion, die sich nicht länger unterdrücken lässt. In fünf Tagen könnte für Olivia alles zusammenbrechen oder der Anfang von etwas völlig Realem werden.

“You’re playing a dangerous game, Emilia.” Lucien’s voice was a low murmur, rough with restraint. The distance between us was barely a breath, his hand braced on the wall beside my head. His scent, dark and expensive wrapped around me, made it hard to think. “I’m not playing anything,” I whispered. His lips curved, almost a smile, but not quite. “Then why are you shaking?” I didn’t realize how close he’d gotten until the edge of his breath touched my skin. My body reacted before my mind could protest as every nerve in me felt alive. His fingers grazed my jaw, trailing slow, deliberate patterns that made it impossible to breathe. “Tell me,” he said softly, his tone like silk against glass. “Is it fear… or something else?” My voice caught. “Maybe both.” For a moment, he just looked at me like he could see everything I was trying to hide. Then he leaned in, his lips only a fraction from mine. “Good,” he murmured. “Keep it that way.” ************* Emilia Hart made a desperate choice. Her family’s debt to the Rothvales was drowning them, and Vincent’s offer seemed simple enough: Pose as his older brother Lucien’s fiancée for a few days while Lucien is out of the state. Smile for investors, play the part, and walk away with her freedom. She never expected Lucien Rothvale to return early. And she never expected him to look at her like that.. with suspicion, control, and something far more dangerous simmering underneath. Now, every moment in his presence feels like walking a tightrope. He wants answers. She wants out. But between sharp words and stolen glances, something begins to burn.. slow, reckless, and impossible to ignore. He’s the man she was warned about. Powerful, cold, untouchable. Yet every time he steps closer, she forgets why she ever wanted to leave. Because pretending to love Lucien Rothvale was supposed to be a lie. Now, she’s not sure she can remember where the lie ends and the feeling begins.

«Stai arrossendo», ha mormorato Ethan, avvicinandosi con una voce che era pura seta e peccato. «Non è vero», ho ribattuto, anche se il mio respiro si è bloccato. Le sue dita hanno sfiorato la mia mascella. «Bugiarda. La tua pelle ti tradisce ogni volta». Ho cercato di fare un passo indietro, ma il mio corpo non si è mosso; si è inclinato verso il suo calore, verso quell'attrazione che continuavo a negare. «Mi odi, ricordi?», ho sussurrato. Le sue labbra hanno sfiorato appena le mie. «Allora perché i tuoi occhi mi supplicano di baciarti?». Dopo essere stata tradita dal fidanzato, che ha finito per fidanzarsi con sua sorella, Olivia è umiliata e ha il cuore spezzato. Pensa che niente possa farle più male, finché la sua famiglia non le dà un ultimatum: sposarsi entro cinque giorni o essere costretta a sposare un uomo muto. Il motivo? È "vergognoso" che la figlia minore vada all'altare per prima se la maggiore non è sposata. Quando uno sconosciuto arrogante e irritante si presenta con una proposta di matrimonio, le cose si complicano rapidamente. Quello che inizia como un contratto per salvare le apparenze si trasforma in qualcosa di molto più pericoloso: una chimica innegabile, una tensione bruciante e una passione a lento rilascio che si rifiuta di rimanere sotto controllo. In cinque giorni, tutto potrebbe crollare per Olivia o trasformarsi nell'inizio di qualcosa di reale.

In the dark realms of Lumina, Finnegan is no ordinary wizard. He's a thrill-seeker, hungry for daring exploits and heart-pounding adventures. When a spine-chilling encounter with Morgrimm, the ancient lord of the Undead, leaves Finnegan with new comrades and a budding romance, the stage is set for a spellbinding journey. Yet, as shadows deepen and the threat looms large, Finnegan must summon his wit and magic to confront the encroaching darkness. Will he emerge victorious, or will Eldridge fall to the very forces he's dared to defy? Brace yourself for an enthralling tale of love, sorcery, and destiny, where every twist and turn promises to keep you eagerly turning the pages.