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What would you do if you got pregnant by the CEO you hated? Caroline's life takes an unexpected turn when, the same day she is denied the student loan she applied for, she finds her boyfriend and his best friend together in her bed. Depressed, she ends up at a bar with a co-worker who consoles her, and it is there that she argues with a handsome man she bumps into. She never expects him to be the multimillionaire CEO who bought the hotel where she works, and for that reason, she gets fired days later. When she becomes unemployed, she runs out of opportunities, and that makes her take desperate measures such as donating her eggs without even thinking that a mistake would make her get pregnant by the CEO she detests, turning her life upside down. She must make the most important decision of her life, but he doesn't make it easy for her.

When you join a dating app, Do you read the terms and conditions? No one does! May's life becomes a living nightmare when she installs snuggle application ignoring and accepting its terms and conditions. The result? In fifteen minutes, May becomes legally married and worse, to her overbearing boss, Edmond Walters.

My parents made a terrible mistake, and I'm paying miserably for it. Growing up in a strong pack, I should've been living my best life. But after my parents' treason and their death, I'm labeled a traitor, an outcast. I s*ck it up because I deserve it. But when I'm accused of a crime I did not commit, I know I can't continue living like this. Then I have my first shift, and I'm mated to someone who doesn't want me. Somehow, I'm captured and sold to the most vicious and dangerous shifter in the country, Theo Gavi. But despite the unnerving attraction I feel when I'm in his presence, despite my wolf's yearning for him, I can't bring myself to be close to him. I shouldn't. Not when I have been hurt before. Right now, I would do anything to be free—to live my life on my own terms.

“But you don't understand…” she said, still breathless from his kisses, “I can't be in love with you… we are in a contract—” He interrupted her with yet another kiss, as she was saying countless things that he didn't want to hear. “The contract says that I determine what happens…” he said, holding her jealously in his arms. “And I say we are going to get married no matter what…” Mila Johnson is helpless, with her siblings in a cold world that was created by her father's obsession over her mother's sisters, who connived to kill Cathy— Mila's mother. After being devastated by her mother's death, she has to live on the streets with her siblings, as a consequence of them not going along with her father's wish of accepting her mother's sisters as their new mothers. While amid her crumbling world, she runs into the mysterious billionaire, Jayden, who happens to fall in love with her, and her life is about to change instantly as he offers her a contract to get her and her siblings off the streets. How will they battle the challenges that arise from Mila's past? How will they battle all the opposition they face on the way? Will their love survive? Read on to find out what happens!

Blurb. “You are playing with fire," he growled as he pinned her to the wall by the throat, his nose trailing up her neck as he lean close to her. "And you know what happens to those who play with fire," the lust in his eyes was unmistakable. "They get burnt." ********** Salvatore De Rosso, an enigmatic self-made business tycoon, is the renowned owner of the De Rosso Empire. Ruthless, arrogant, cold-hearted and the most wanted bachelor in Marvolia. He is a storm in the business world and no one has ever defeated him as he remains the top one. Yet, there is still one dent in his perfect image. Tired of his promiscuous ways, his mother took a drastic step and did what he hated the most. Getting him married. Having just limited time to get her twin sister out of a deep-necked debt, Luciana Marinello would do anything to get her hands on money, even if it involve getting married to the most infuriating man in the whole of Marvolia. She vowed not to be swayed by his charm, yet she can’t ignore the pull of attraction between them. Salvatore watches Luciana like a wolf stalking its prey, she had stepped on his toe the moment she agreed to the marriage and for that, she will be punished… Retribution is best served cold, and passionately behind closed doors. Luciana is ready to reject his advances but soon she finds herself sharing his bed. Their vows may be fake, but the heat that ignites behind the closed doors of their mansion is absolutely, wildly, not!

Fifty years ago, at Biaozi Ridge in Changsha, a sinister discovery changed the fate of a family of grave robbers forever. A blood-soaked Luoyang spade and the horror of a "blood corpse" turned their tomb raid into a nightmare. Amidst screams and chaos, only one young boy survived, clutching a mysterious silk scroll that would haunt his family for generations. Decades later, in a quiet antique shop near the picturesque West Lake in Hangzhou, the grandson of that ill-fated survivor—an unassuming young antiquarian—finds himself pulled back into a dark legacy he never asked for. When a suspicious man bearing an artifact connected to his family's cursed past arrives, it sets off a chain reaction that he can’t control. He is reluctantly dragged into the world of ancient tomb raiding, mythical curses, and lethal conspiracies. With his eccentric uncle—one of the last legendary tomb raiders of their time—and a small, eclectic group of seasoned adventurers, he embarks on a perilous journey. Armed with an enigmatic silk manuscript that secretly doubles as an intricate map—encoded using an ancient and esoteric method called "word-painting"—the team seeks an ancient burial site hidden deep in the mountains. As the group travels through eerie villages, subterranean corpse caves teeming with monstrous creatures, and cryptic tomb passages rigged with deadly traps, they face sinister betrayals and supernatural phenomena. Corpse beetles, jiangshi (hopping vampires), and vengeful spirits await in the darkness, each guarding secrets best left undiscovered. Among these horrors, a mysterious young man known only as "Poker-Face" emerges, possessing ancient knowledge and a hidden past that could either save them or doom them all. The closer they get to the legendary tomb—a tomb rumored to belong to someone even more revered than an emperor—the deeper the mystery grows. What connection does the silk manuscript hold with the haunting incident at Biaozi Ridge decades earlier? Why did the tomb’s architect incorporate sacrificial burial grounds filled with hundreds of severed heads into its very design? And how does a seemingly ordinary family heirloom tie into a vast conspiracy involving ancient relics coveted by ruthless collectors worldwide? At every turn, the line between ally and enemy blurs. Confronted with ghosts of the past and dangers of the present, the protagonist must unravel his family's twisted history and uncover the truth behind the silk scroll’s ancient code before it’s too late. In a story that masterfully blends archaeological adventure with spine-chilling horror, readers will journey through dark caverns, forgotten tombs, and treacherous landscapes, captivated by the atmospheric storytelling and complex, believable characters. With hidden truths, lost legends, and family legacies intertwined, the novel explores how history's secrets can shape destinies, turning an unsuspecting antique dealer into the reluctant hero of an extraordinary quest. Will the truth set him free—or will it bury him alive? The past waits patiently in the darkness, eager to reveal its deadliest secret.

What would you do if you were a rich landlord and you had no heir for your succession? This was the life challenge of Paddy, a wealthy British baron who migrated to Swaziland and married Pola, a beautiful local woman. Unfortunately, the union was childless and Paddy was sad, for he feared dying without a successor until one day, while he was on his sickbed, he had a dream in which he received news he would soon be a father. However, there was an obstacle he had to overcome for his dream to become tangible. Find out more in the main content about this incredible tale that unfolds in one of the most beautiful lands in southern Africa! ***Other author's book: "The lumberjack and the beautiful Suzie" Genre: Fantasy romance Available on Alphanovel

Rugged landlord vs. impoverished heiress, mutual pursuit + unrequited love becomes true + redemption + sweet and sour" When Chu Cheng first met Ye Wanwan, she accidentally damaged his car while fleeing for her life. With tears in her eyes, the innocent girl begged him to take her in and offered to work as a maid to compensate for the damage. Unable to resist this soft approach, Chu Cheng became her landlord. Living a rough life and speaking in a wild manner, Chu Cheng boasted an eight-pack abdomen, a burst of sexual charisma, and a pair of long legs enough to entice Ye Wanwan for a year. Accommodating in everything else, he was especially attentive to Ye Wanwan, never allowing her to settle. Whether it was about eating, dressing, or playing, he gave her wings to fly high, pampering her to the point where outsiders couldn't bear to watch: "Brother Cheng, you've spoiled her.

Lia Hart thought she was about to step into her dream marriage, until she discovered that her fiancé was cheating just before the wedding. In despair, Lia ran away with Evan Lane – a stranger with a dangerous and mysterious past. Evan’s motives were not driven only by compassion; he harbored a deep grudge against Lia’s father, and taking her away was his way of striking back at the pride of that powerful man. As they fled to Evan's remote countryside home, they faced a series of unexpected incidents, which led them to realize their mutual empathy and growing attraction. However, the love between Lia and Evan burned like a dangerous fire, threatening to consume everything, especially when Lia’s ex-husband suddenly appeared, pleading for forgiveness. Lia stood between the two men, her heart torn and conflicted: should she return to the safe past, or pursue the intense passion with Evan? As for Evan, would he fight to keep Lia by his side, despite the wrath of his enemy? Or would he let her go, even if it meant losing the only love he had ever known?

Humans were off limit. Seraphina Hunters even more so but Adolphus has crossed the limit when he became curious, followed his instinct and fell in love. He brought her world to ashes, now she would bring him to his knees. In the town of Damford, humans live unaware that werewolves from the realm of Damoria walk among them, hidden in plain sight. Seraphina Hunters, the youngest and only daughter of a family dedicated to eradicating these creatures, finds herself caught between two worlds. Raised to despise werewolves, her clandestine meetings with Adolphus, the alpha’s son, ignite a forbidden love. When Seraphina’s father kills the alpha, a fierce retaliation leaves her family seemingly annihilated, and Seraphina alone and devastated. Kidnapped by Adolphus and taken to Damoria, she learns that he needs her to fulfill his destiny as the new alpha. But she harbors nothing but hatred for the man who led the attack against her kin. As Seraphina grapples with her conflicting emotions and the shocking revelation that her family is imprisoned, not dead, a new menace looms. Demons infiltrate Damford, forcing an unlikely alliance between hunters and werewolves. In a desperate bid to save their world, Seraphina and Adolphus must bridge the chasm of their past and face the threat together. Caught in a web of desire, betrayal, and war, Seraphina must decide: Can she trust the man who destroyed her life, or will their pasts forever doom their future? Dive into a tale of passion and peril, where love is both the battleground and the prize.