Beth King is a Christmas fanatic and Java Tea's most frequent customer. Casper Boutayeb is a Christmas grinch and Java Tea's best employee - and Beth's favourite barista. When he suddenly needs somewhere to stay for the holidays, Beth is more than happy to take him in, on one condition: he has to embrace the festive spirit.

"Now now, you've got to be quieter 'Boss'. Although I bet your secretary would love to walk in and find his boss bent over his own desk" A CEO with a notorious playboy reputation and a mysterious man. What could possibly go wrong? A fascinating office romance between a CEO and his subordinate Warning: Contains sexual content between men (ie male on male action) Reader discretion is advised

Astren City, and all surrounding area, have the highest crime rate in the northern part of the country. Dozens of crime families constantly trying to take the throne, as well as corruption lurking around every corner, do not aid in that fact at all. Salem Heart's father, Jack Heart, happens to be the Astren City Chief of Police, a title which holds a lot of weight and a rank that claims even more power. He's well respected, and amazing at his job. That said, greatness is expected of Salem as well. Of course that isn't a problem, Salem will always be loyal to the law. He was raised by it, and upholding it is his future career aspiration. He thinks he has his life figured out. The fact that his ex-boyfriend comes from a notorious crime family, and has been arrested several times by Jack's own department, doesn't matter. Salem's passed that, he's over Atlas Marino and he always will be. He will ignore that scratch in his record, and cover it up with his success. Salem is offered a job to help with an investigation that could benefit his future career astronomically. He thinks it's a win-win situation, he gets the recognition he desires, and the streets will be that much safer. It's all black and white to him, easy to understand. He likes the order, and he craves the accomplishment of defeating bad with good. It's all black and white. Until he gets caught in the grey. [] [] [] [¡¡WARNINGS!! uhhhmmmm the usual smut and swearing but there is also gonna be blood and violence and gore. there is a time skip (3 1/2 yrs) for part 2 also slight spoiler but in case it matters the love interest is morally grey/corrupt] [¡¡TRIGGER WARNINGS!! depictions/mentions of several serious topics, most not in detail (sexual assault, mental illness, drugs, etc.) this will all be primarily in part 2] [[THIS BOOK IS 270K WORDS, IT IS SPLIT IN 2 PARTS AND IS THE LENGTH OF TWO BOOKS]] Now available as a paperback on amazon!

[Status: ...] A Powerful Mob Boss one day saw a guy, nothing about him stood extraordinary, yet he could not pull his gaze away from him, because he buried a dead sparrow in his territory, and it seemed he could hear thoughts of this guy who wanted to marry him, but also carrying the order of his demise. *** Noah Hikari Edwards is an American-Asian, 25 five years old, not gorgeous but fine-looking guy, who was abandoned at an orphanage when he was barely over two months old. And being mixed race half-American and half-Japanese, no one bothers to adopt him. Nevertheless, he was adopted by a couple when he was in his preteens. But, unfortunately, he lost his adoptive parents in an accident and he became an orphan again. He has always been a reserved, compassionate, and somewhat awkward guy, and works as a librarian, however, there was a time when he always wanted to be a writer as long as he remembered since he was young, but something made him stop dreaming about it. And, One day, his mundane life turned upside down when he unexpectedly transmigrated inside a novel The Respected Mafia as an assassin who was the story antagonist's henchman. Soon, a fat cat gave him a task if he wanted to go back to the real world, and the task was to marry the protagonist. On the other hand, he was ordered to kill the story's protagonist, Angelo. Angelo Dante Moretti is an American- Italian, 33-year-old billionaire. As the eldest heir of Moretti, he is running Moretti's empire as an efficient, self-confident, and charismatic CEO of Moretti multi-millionaire Industries, who is admired, respected, and also, envied and desired by men and women. But there was a layer beneath all these layers of his, he was a ruthless mob boss of the underworld, his name was enough to make his rivals fear for their life, only If you decide to screw him, you would be doomed. [Editing]

The protagonist is a homosexual guy who is handsome, thick(muscular), and tall. But all of his relationship failed because of one reason.....they thought he wants to be the top but he never wants to top, he is a loyal bottom! Dying as virgin saving a little girl's life. When he opens his eyes, its blurred with blood in his face. A handsome slender beautiful man angrily looking at him with blood in his mouth. Surprisingly, he is married to that man. But the problem is he married him forcefully. How is he going to explain himself now? All he wants is to be a good wife. ~~My original Work~~

In a district where danger lurks around every corner, Isaac North tries to live a normal life, but quickly finds himself entangled in a perilous romance with one of the most notorious figures in the Red District. Season 1 of Strip for the Devil *** In a world filled with darkness and desperation, Isaac North fights to escape his past. He finds himself drowning in debt, fighting off loansharks, and struggling to keep his head above water. But when his best friend proposes a daring solution to his financial situation, Isaac is thrust into a seductive and dangerous world he never expected. When he enters the enticing realm of strip clubs, Isaac collides with Lucien Royce, a figure both feared and revered in The Red District. Intrigued by Isaac's tenacity and resilience, Lucien is immediately drawn to him. Isaac plans to escape Lucien's treacherous world the first chance he gets, but as their relationship deepens, Isaac realizes Lucien isn't who he thought he was. As tensions simmer and desires ignite, Isaac must decide if breaking free from Lucien's hold on him is really what he wants. But is he ready for the danger that comes with it?

The battle and blood thirsty maniac of a prince wasn't exactly an ideal lover to many. All marriage candidates ran away and not even the greediest would dare to seduce him for power and luxury. The elderly Emperor of Bistetia is crying for an heir and even promised more than luxury to those who are brave enough to pair with his son. Still, no one dared. He was just that terrifying. Until a small, growing and greedy kingdom sold off their youngest to the Empire of Bistetia. The youngest could not run away. Arthir has no choice but to marry the prince, but he wasn't going down without a fight. And here's the thing...The Prince's future husband is just as insane as he is. Arthir didn't want to marry the prince not because he was scary, the real reason why Arthir doesn't want to marry the prince is... Arthir: YOU FIGHT LIKE A CHICKEN! ML: This little... Arthir: I'm not marrying a weakling. Hmph! ML: ... The whole kingdom: You call this war maniac weak!!? (ಥ﹏ಥ) Started: 12/25/2021 Ended: 12/25/2021

Falling into the fiery hell she created must've been the perfect way for her to die. The other woman would then become the heroine that saved the town's people from the mad queen that burnt half of the population down and the duke would become the hero that protected the heroine. They would then be wed and have little children. They would live happily in the new world that they would create after vanquishing the evil queen. They would then lead the people unto a prosperous era of peace. Just... Where?... Where did I go wrong? When I am reborn, will you please give me a simple life?

Hwang Hyunjin is a 25 years old CEO, and father of the little boy Byul. He is currently looking for a babysitter, nothing special, just someone that can stay with his kid. Yang Jeongin, is a fashion student, but looking for money to get himself a place to live alone.