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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.

To Alora Steele, marriage to the stranger was nothing more than a desperate escape. A mere convenience. With no way out of a forced engagement to the ruthless Sir Edgar Keil—or the suffocating grip of her captor, Captain Mufasa—she took a leap of faith into the unknown. All she wanted was freedom, a chance to take control of her life for the first time. But the moment she returned to the ranch with her new husband, the real battle began. Her aunt, Carol, and cousin, Molitta, saw her marriage as nothing more than an obstacle to their ambitions. Determined to secure the wealth and power that came with Alora’s engagement to Sir Edgar, they vowed to tear her fragile union apart—by any means necessary. Hanson, the mysterious live-in son-in-law, was an enigma. He was formidable yet quiet, a man who seemed to blend into the shadows while possessing an aura of undeniable strength. His past was a puzzle, one that Alora couldn’t quite piece together. But as they fought against betrayal and deception, an unexpected bond formed between them—one that neither had anticipated. However, secrets have a way of unraveling, and Molitta was the first to glimpse Hanson’s true identity. And once she did, she would stop at nothing to claim him for herself. Now, Alora faces a battle she never saw coming. She must fight, not just for her marriage and the man she’s grown to love, but for the future of the child growing within her. Because this time, walking away isn’t an option.

“You’re marrying Ivan. His family is powerful. Don’t embarrass us,” Vera’s mother commanded. “But I don’t love him! I don’t even know him!” “Love isn’t our concern, Vera. Securing our family’s future is.” But one forbidden night shattered her innocence and her plans. A mysterious stranger claimed her body in the dark, leaving her with only his searing touch and a name she couldn’t forget. Until the truth struck like lightning: Ivan, her cold, untouchable fiancé, was the man she never expected to see again—the stranger who made her feel alive. Now married to a man whose touch she can’t forget but whose heart seems locked away, Vera must navigate a life of cold stares, buried secrets, and a spark that refuses to die. Will their shared night of passion bind them together—or destroy everything she’s ever known?

Stella Del Mundo, a 27-year-old lonely billionaire, had just decided to break up on her long time boyfriend. She is a single mom of one and all she wanted is someone whom she can spend the rest of her life for better or worse but even if she wanted it much, she cannot just let herself be a pushover. After breaking up, she decided to stay in the hotel to use all the perks she paid for two days. Inside the most expensive room, Stella is lost, so she tried to call her friend to hang out only to meet Kenzo. With a coincidence, Stella's life changed forever. She is willing to step back seven years of her life just to seal the gap and meet Kenzo halfway to lifetime.

Adira lives in a place where there are many so-called gangsters, and she belongs there. She is an orphan with her sister, but her sister does not treat her well, so she decides to leave to go off on her own. Now she lives alone in an old warehouse ever since their parents passed away. The only thing she makes a living from is accepting missions from those who can afford her services. Adira does not accept a mission if the price is life. The king, King Stephen, has been receiving threats on his son's life. He doesn't trust his companions inside the palace except for his son and General Augustin. Even though it was against Adira's rules that she would not accept a mission similar to that of the prince, she accepted it because of the king and his love for his son, agreeing to train him with the sword and keep him safe. Now, with her rules compromised, she's committed to the family. Will she be able to keep her emotions in check? How can she explain the sudden beating of her heart every time the prince is around her? Is she prepared to risk her life for this man?

"The Winding Path to Forever" is more than just a love story. It's a journey of self-discovery, a testament to the enduring power of love, and a celebration of the beautiful complexities that make us human. Through the intertwined lives of Liliana and Ryker, we delve into the depths of their emotions, witness their struggles and triumphs, and ultimately, discover the true meaning of finding your way back to yourself and the one you're meant to be with.

Young and beautiful Becky marries the love of her life; an army officer. She soon settles in her matrimonial home and all is rosy. A modern girl, that she is leads a sophisticated lifestyle and her code of dress sharply contrast that of the women like her in the village. This life style thrust her into a conflict with her husband's conservative uncle who does not approve of her dress code and ends distasting everything about her. He immediately begins pestering her with lecture after lecture demanding the she rid herself of most of her clothes and conform to the ways of the clan. Becky finds his concern an unnecessary bother and tells him off to mind his own business. The uncle, who doubles up as a clan elder used to being revered by all and sundry is infuriated by this open display of arrogance. He swears to teach her a lesson and make a hell of her life. Will he succeed?

An anthology of dark short stories. We start with a baby left on the road. A car pulls up short of the child. The wife of the driver wants and needs to mother the girl. Never easy to adopt a child. It's harder if she has powers. The following story tells how badly a young artist wants to keep her father's art shop. She will stop at nothing. Next, a family deserve a holiday, and they get one, but far more than they expected. Deadly miniature sea creatures destroy their break. The tales are sinister and black. Expect no sleep if you're reading in bed!

Thailand's Underbelly Beckons in a Heart-Pounding Tale 1980s Thailand. Sun-drenched beaches hide a sinister reality. Here, Camilla, a fearless motorbike-riding reporter, navigates a web of secrets, one closer to her than she dares to imagine. Her uncle, a notorious drug lord, holds the key, but the truth comes at a brutal price. Can she expose the darkness without succumbing to it? Two English lads, Kev and Nick, crave tropical paradise. Instead, they stumble into a dangerous game orchestrated by a deceitful Dutch engineer and his ruthless allies. The stakes rise when they cross paths with French dog lovers hiding motives more complex than affection. Enter Mad Mike, the enigmatic Welshman, whose talent for illicit drug concoctions attracts unwanted attention. As lines blur between friend and foe, Kev and his enigmatic girlfriend, Skylab, embark on a desperate chase into north Thailand's perilous depths. Action explodes, romance ignites, and tears flow in a breathtaking finale where loyalties are tested and justice demands a sacrifice. Prepare for a rollercoaster ride through murder, love, and secrets that will leave you breathless. Fast-paced, thrilling, and deeply human, this novel throws you into the heart of Thailand's underbelly where nothing is as it seems. Unravel the shocking family secret that could shatter Camilla's world. Will Kev and Nick survive the ruthless game they've been forced into? Can love bloom amidst the shadows of danger? Experience the electrifying world of 1980s Thailand, where beauty and brutality collide. This gripping story that will stay with you long after the last page.