Tobias and Talia are complete opposites, yet thrown together in an arranged marriage. Can they navigate married life in the wake of a terrible tragedy? ***** After being pressured into an arranged marriage to merge their families' companies, Talia and Tobias are stuck living together as husband and wife. Although they are both unhappy, neither tries to make the best of it. Tobias is too busy, and Talia is too distraught by the tragic death of her former fianceé, Jason. But as time goes by and they spend more time together, an undeniable attraction develops between the two. Despite this, Tobias can't seem to see past his jealousy of Jason and accept Talia - and Talia, plagued by guilt, is unwilling to let Jason go. Are the two heading for better - or are they headed for far worse? [[word count: 50,000-100,000 words]]

A struggling painter crosses paths with a mysterious art collector who offers her a chance at success in exchange for indulging his unconventional desires. Season 1 of The Erotic Artiste *** Evelyn Ali is a talented yet struggling painter yearning for recognition. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with the enigmatic and wealthy Japanese-American art collector, Hiro Akeno. Drawn to Eve's raw talent and untapped sensuality, Akeno offers her a tantalizing proposition: he promises to catapult her career to unimaginable heights in exchange for indulging his unconventional desires. Intrigued and enticed by the allure of success, Eve embarks on a thrilling and perilous path of sensual exploration. As Eve delves deeper into Akeno's world, she discovers hidden desires within herself that she never knew existed. But as she immerses herself in this intoxicating world, she must confront her own fears and insecurities. Will she be able to navigate the fine line between her artistic integrity and the demands of Akeno's unconventional desires? And as her heart becomes entangled with his, will she lose herself in the pursuit of both artistic success and passionate love? *** Weekly updates on Tuesdays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

Billionaire crime boss Max is everything idealist young attorney Hadley should run from-a man as powerful and dangerous as he is wealthy, and someone who always takes what he wants. Loving him could destroy her. But she can't stop. Season 1 of Sex and the Billionaire Crime Boss *** When Hadley Reese Jones' estranged grandfather offers her a top position at his elite Miami law firm, she says goodbye to low pay and long hours in Philadelphia for a chance to unearth family secrets and inject excitement into her life. But she doesn't expect a hot encounter with a mysterious stranger on the plane to Miami to turn her plans upside down. Billionaire entrepreneur Maxwell Bennett is the privileged, devilishly handsome heir to a Miami crime dynasty. He's used to getting what he wants. And he wants Hadley. Soon, Hadley finds herself swept up in a world of nightclubs, private jets, and luxury beyond her wildest dreams. But when she discovers Max is more crime boss than businessman, and walking away from his father's criminal enterprise isn't an option, she's faced with an impossible decision. Should she put aside her strong sense of law and follow her heart, even if it could mean losing everything? Or should she walk away from Max and their sizzling chemistry - if it isn't already too late? *** "You don't want me as a client?" Max lowers his voice. "Worried about a conflict of interest once I get you in my bed?" A hot stab of arousal shoots through me, and I know I'm blushing. "You're presuming a lot from one kiss," I tell him, pulse racing. "Am I? I have a feeling we'll be seeing each other again soon. On a professional and personal level." When my gaze locks on Max's incredibly blue eyes, I feel disoriented. I'm worried I should stay as far away as possible from Maxwell Bennett. And even more worried I won't.

One disastrous spill. One powerful man. Maya Knight's mistake at a high-end Malibu restaurant lands her in the unexpected servitude of the undeniably alluring and intensely private Theodore Duke. Across the Atlantic, as she works to repay her debt, a far deeper connection sparks between them. Beneath Theodore's wealth and brooding exterior lies a wounded soul, and Maya discovers her own heart holds unexpected vulnerabilities. In this journey from obligation to intimacy, can they truly mend each other's broken pieces?

After the shock reveal that Imogen's pregnant with Jude's child, their relationship is left rocky. But as they're pulled closer by baby scans and a surprise family holiday, could the spark between them reignite? Season 2 of The Mechanic *** After the truth about Imogen's pregnancy is revealed in the worst way possible, her world comes crashing down. Her hopes in tatters, she doesn't believe Jude will show for the first baby scan weeks later. But then she locks eyes with him striding through the hospital door, and everything changes. Jude looks worse for wear, but he's ready to work together for the baby. And Imogen's ready to try to rebuild what's broken between them. Then Jude's mother catches wind of the pregnancy and invites them on a family holiday abroad, and suddenly, they're thrown together headfirst. Still on rocky footing, things intensify when they find themselves sharing not only a room, but one bed. It's impossible to deny the attraction, and soon, their connection heats up. But what will happen when they exchange holiday bliss for real life back in London? Can their relationship flourish, or will old faces from the past threaten to derail everything? WARNING: This story contains depictions of abuse. Reader discretion is advised.

After being exiled from the country where he spent much of his childhood, Ronan Seamus Hemming found himself traveling to The United States Of America in search of a new life. He found it in front of a camera as a male model and quickly elevated his status among the citizens of New Jersey, on the surface he represents what many aspire to be, a self made billionaire, a known philanthropist, and a dabbler in chemistry, Ron seemed to have it all...good looks, fast cars, and just about everyone he meets throwing themselves at him be it man or woman, but beneath the ruggedly handsome exterior lies a heart of the deepest darkness belonging to a vile being whom had successfully blended into the lifestyle of the rich and famous only to end up in the crosshairs of a notorious Wolf Hunter.

Kaya mo bang i-organize ang kasal ng ex-husband mo sa ibang babae? Hanggang saan ang kaya mong tiisin para pagbayaran ang nakaraan? "Alam kong mali, pero bakit sa bawat halik mo nagiging tama ang lahat?"

(Cortez Series #2) Five years ago, Adrianne had lost her memories to an accident. May mga alaala siyang naalala, at may iba naman na hindi pa. She was able to live a normal life despite the tragedy, but there are fragments of the past that still continued haunting her in the form of dreams. Sa mga panaginip niya, parati siyang dinadalaw ng isang misteryosong lalake. Kahit hindi niya alam kung sino ito, alam niyang minahal niya ito. Sa pagtagpo ng landas nila ni Elliot Cortez, nais niya pang halungkatin ang mga alaala ng nakaraan niya. There is something about him; something that makes her want to remember everything she'd forgotten. He knows something about her that she doesn't know, and he might be able to help her. Retrieving the past won't be easy because it also means bringing back all the pain. Will she be able to remember the love she'd forgotten? Or will she move forward and let it go?

The Oleander Woman is a paradox of beauty and danger, her allure and strength mask a potent inner fire. Her delicate blooms and graceful form inspire admiration and awe, but her thorns and poisonous nature warn of the risks of getting too close. She's a reminder that strength and vulnerability can coexist and that beauty and danger can be two sides of the same coin. Free Space Series 1 Amhara Tamg Perez

Katy Fairchild is an orphan and knows that no respectable man will marry her. But when a storm throws her into the arms of a mysterious stranger, will she fight society's opinion of her low status to pursue a forbidden romance? ***** At the age of nine, Katy Fairchild was brought to the small village of Wilshire to live with her distant relations, the Banes family. Brought up as a companion to their daughter, Eliza, Katy has lived a life according to her low rank and limited opportunities, and without complaint. But one day when she is nineteen, she gets caught in a dangerous storm with a handsome man who is unlike anyone she's met before. The encounter throws Katy into a world she never knew. For the first time, a better life may be just around the corner, but is she prepared to fight for it? [[word count: 70,000 - 80,000]] Cover designed by Cil Ojumo