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She didn't want anything to do with another man in her life until she crossed paths with Sam Thompson, a handsome heart throb and an heir to a well known business man who's willing to take the chance and break all her walls introducing her to a whole new level of being loved. Freya thinks life will never give her a chance of being happy and she'll never find love but this time it comes at her door step. Life gives her a second chance at being happy and finding true love but she's too blind to see that. Her eyes are clouded by the tears of the things that have brought her down. But will she be able to see what life has given her or keep on making her past give her the reasons of being unhappy. After her breakup with her long time sweetheart , well what she tought and considered to be one while in reality it was the opposite of that . Her world falls apart but is later crumbled into dust when her mother is brutally murdered at her anniversary celebration. Later on they come for her . Will she see what's coming for her? Will she let Sam love her or keep dwelling in her past? (So near from getting all the answers to her questions but blinded by the past. )

Noah Kim, a second-year engineering student, has little time for distractions. His world is filled with late-night study sessions, caffeine-fueled deadlines, and the constant pressure of excelling in his rigorous program. But everything changes when he stumbles—literally—into The Roasted Haven, a cozy coffee shop near his university, and meets its enigmatic owner, Elias Carter. Elias, a 30-year-old former corporate worker turned café owner, is everything Noah isn’t—calm, composed, and hiding a mysterious past behind his charming smirk. Drawn into Elias's world of rich espresso, rainy evenings, and stolen glances, Noah finds himself coming back to the café for reasons beyond coffee. As their flirtation deepens into a passionate affair, Noah struggles with his growing emotions and the looming question of what Elias is hiding. When secrets from Elias’s past threaten to tear them apart, Noah must decide—will he walk away, or will he risk everything for the man who has become his greatest temptation? -------------- Excerpt: Noah didn’t know how he ended up in Elias’s apartment above the café, but the heat between them was undeniable. The scent of roasted coffee lingered in the air, mixing with the musk of Elias’s cologne as he pressed Noah against the wooden counter. "You keep coming back," Elias murmured, his fingers tracing Noah’s jaw. Noah swallowed, his heart hammering. "Maybe I like the coffee." Elias chuckled, his breath warm against Noah’s lips. "Liar." And then their mouths crashed together—hot, needy, desperate. Noah gasped as Elias’s hands slid under his hoodie, fingertips skimming the bare skin beneath. Every nerve in his body ignited as Elias lifted him onto the counter, positioning himself between Noah’s legs. "Tell me what you want," Elias whispered, voice low and teasing. Noah shivered. "You." Elias smirked. "Then hold on tight, baby." ------

Volume 1 Eilor witnessed the end—how his companions fell one by one, corrupted, consumed by a terror impossible to face. Just before losing everything, he crossed a threshold: a space of light. A memory. A decision. Now he has awakened in the past, with all his memories, and a single conviction: to make sure history does not repeat itself.

The global temperature has risen by 100° in the previous life I risked being roasted alive to feed my girlfriend I brought a few pieces of bread for my girlfriend's family but my girlfriend not only didn't appreciate it but also complained that

A plain boy, a normal looking boy, yet really smart. That's who Awagami Yuu is. Although, he never fell in love. At least, he never expected to. Until a girl named Higabana Aoi had entered his life, and ruined it, after rejecting him. A year later, a certain accident almost took his life. After steeling himself to forget her, he only found himself being nursed by her for a full day! Which made his feelings more complicated! What step will Awagami Yuu take on this unexpected turn? This is the first work of Murasaki YuKi — A Couple Who Started Living Together Due to a "near-death" Situation! I hope you enjoy reading this!

Lucky Rival is the only beast hunter of cryptids in his home town of Darteret. The week begins with the capture of a werewolf but with a camera man on the job, questions are asked about how he is able to obtain such interesting shots. The camera man doesn't reveal his secrets, he keeps them to himself along with the idea that he knows Lucky from somewhere but can't seem place where he knows him from. Beast hunter Lucky Rival, his sister Candace, and their little brother Max meet to attend a vigil but are quickly turned around because of a fighting pack of werewolves. They soon realize that going to law enforcement doesn't help in this instance because the law seems to be on the side of the werewolves rather than that of the humans. The Rivals eventually split up after there is a chase by a werewolf but their sibling closeness brings them back together almost in a way that duplicates their childhood when they are confronted by a werewolf again. Through the luck of having a weapon, Lucky Rival is able to chase the werewolf into the forest and later, he receives some interesting news.

Espresso in the Frosted Glass Rudra Malhotra-cold, untouchable CEO. Ayaan-soft, warm café owner. One lives in ice, the other carries sunshine. Rudra has never let anyone close. But Ayaan doesn't know fear-only kindness. Slowly, his gentle smiles, late-night texts, and quiet touches begin to melt the walls Rudra built around himself. A slow-burn BL romance where frost meets warmth, and love brews one cup at a time.

[Warning! Mature Content, R18] "Readers must broaden their understanding when they want to read a book about homosexuality." #HOT #STEAMY #WILD #ROMANTIC #LOVE #LUST #TWISTS #BL #ACTIONS While I was cooking an omelette, Mat wrapped his arms around my waist and rested his chin on my shoulder blade, he's being clingy at that moment. " Babe stoppp! I'm cooking, here help me slice the tomatoes." I uttered. " Uhmm babe I love you, can we stay like this for awhile." Mat replied sweetly and clingy. Then he started sniffing and kissing me on the neck. " Babe, control yourself okay? Maybe after the competition I'll give you what you want." I bit my lip and started staring at him seductively and amorously.But I'm just teasing him to see his reaction. ***** Matthew Adriano is the son of a rich CEO of an empire called "Techno"(A company who creates advance technologies). His father was one of the former leaders of a mafia group called "Bastardos" but it had been disbanded a long years ago since the discovery of the "Blood Diamond" they have stolen from another group of terrorists.It is a super rare treasure that costs billions of dollars. The person who possessed this treasure will have the power to control the black market or maybe even beyond. Mat met Mike Davis, also son of a former leader of the same mafia group. With unexpected circumstances, Mike and Mat got involved with their family businesses which will put their lives in danger. Will beyond that danger is a heaven or still a hell? Well, start reading and find out more exciting twists and turns. "All the characters are fictional and were created for entertainment purposes only." Stay tuned for more chapters.❤️

WARNING 18+ A fake bond. A pink-haired Omega with idol dreams. An emotionally repressed Alpha who smells like espresso and regret. Welcome to Brewmates™, where the whipped cream is fake, but the scent sync is real. Jang Si-won only took the barista job to fund his skincare obsession and maybe flirt with a sugar daddy or two. He didn't expect to accidentally bond-spark with Kang Min-jae, a hoodie-wearing tech genius who talks in code and avoids eye contact like it's contagious. They're not in love. They're just pretending. Probably. But between fake cuddles for café marketing, pheromone mishaps, and one too many emotionally compromised lattes, this fake bond is starting to smell dangerously real.

In the bustling heart of Tokyo, Cid Hayashi and Kiyomi Izumi navigate the delicate dance between friendship and budding romance in So Near, So Almost, So Sweet. Their bond, forged through shared laughter and countless moments spent truly understanding each other, begins to blossom into something more, a sweet and tantalizing "almost" that lingers in the air. Both harbor secret feelings, terrified that confessing their true emotions will shatter the comfortable dynamic they've carefully cultivated. As they navigate the ups and downs of school life, from awkward encounters in the hallways to stolen moments beneath the cherry blossoms, their unspoken desires simmer beneath the surface, creating a will-they-won't-they tension that keeps them—and their friends—on their toes. Will their fear of rejection ultimately keep them apart, or will they find the courage to risk it all for a chance at love?