A Taste Of Temptation

The regulations were known to me. Off-limits were the brothers of best friends. Has always been. Always should be the standard. But Jaxon was hazardous in a way I wasn't ready for when I came home for the summer, not simply Ava's bigger brother. taller. better. More precisely. And that cheeky smile? It still caused me great disturbance. I urged myself it was nothing. a flash of longing. A benign draw-in. Then he planted me a kiss. Then "nothing" became everything all at once. We are now breaching boundaries, pilfering moments, and hiding secrets. Secrets, though, do not remain buried permanently. And when the truth surfaces, it's not only my friendship with Ava on the line but also my heart. Because the strategy never called for falling in love with Jaxon. Sweetheart? Maybe, maybe my biggest error yet.

In a world where desire is power, Selene Valtoria, a fallen noblewoman, is cursed with a body that no man can resist and a mind sharper than any blade. Betrayed, sold into slavery, and forced into submission, she awakens an ancient, forbidden magic that allows her to turn the tables on those who seek to use her. Now, with lust as her greatest weapon, Selene must navigate a world where men crave her, women envy her, and enemies fear her. But as she walks the path of seduction and destruction, she must choose—consume the world in passion and vengeance, or surrender to a love that threatens to tame her darkness.

Aria Vijay is a force to be reckoned with—a sharp, ambitious woman who built her career from the ground up. When the enigmatic and dangerously charming Kabir Oberoi, a man known for getting what he wants, sets his sights on a business collaboration with her, she expects nothing more than another high-stakes deal. But from the moment they meet at his luxurious resort, Veda Islands, the air between them crackles with an undeniable tension. As professional boundaries blur and temptation takes hold, Aria finds herself drawn into a game of power, desire, and secrets. Will she play it safe, or will she surrender to the fire Kabir ignites within her?

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN HE HAS LOST EVERYTHING? WHEN HE HAS NO ONE LEFT TO FIGHT FOR AND NOTHING LEFT TO LOSE? Fresh from breaking up with Jasmine Leigh Olsen, Harlan Brandle goes on a mission to expose a dirty business man in this prequel to Variant Comics' Diamonds and Blood. Along the way, Harlan meets both new and old allies and enemies... but in this world, who can you trust? BOOK 2 OF THE DIAMONDS AND BLOOD SAGA

It tells the story of the struggle of the inhabitants of a small region to become a great nation and a great empire.

An innocent heart, a ruthless soul—entwined by danger, destined by fate. (new chapter every week!)

Looking at the hollow building with windows wide open-broken, looking like wide eyes Staring at the destruction. He was weak all over as he fought the dizziness, he wanted to stay alive he truly did but the weight of what has occurred few minutes back seems to wear down up on his soul. looking at himself with blood pumping out from his chest where the iron rod has penetrated him looking down to his legs twisted as if ensuring he wouldn't try to walk again. He looked at the pink colored sky with a single word leaving his mouth. " Why". Before slipping to unconsciousness his life and death unknown

A young girl who is on the edge of love and lust, as she lets in one of her lusters lure her into having a child for him leaving her to become a single mother as the law is also against her, struggle between her lover and luster leads her into depression as she finds a way to choose what she really want for her child.

Meet Hana, a not-so young clumsy housewife, who got lost in a different world when she stepped out for a short grocery shopping session. How can this aunty survive without skills or even a 'golden finger'? What actually can a housewife do besides cooking and cleaning? There's nobody around at all, so she can't even scheme. Is she destined to die in a foreign place full of trees as a side character? Or will she step up and find her own 'edge' in order to survive? Follow her colorful (cooking?) journey and her struggles to carve up a humble abode (sojourn) which she could call her own while awaiting for the beloved of her life to rescue her from her nightmarish predicament. Will her beloved even be able to rescue her? Will she obtain benefits and unimaginable wonders as she struggles day to day to survive? Will she one day obtain super powers as a transmigrator should? Let us wait and see while rooting for this bumbling yet lovable housewife ASTHW map: https://www.patreon.com/posts/asthw-asthw-map-23601459 Chapter update schedule: 1 chapter/2 weeks, on Mondays, 0900 GMT+8 (2nd and 4th week of each month) Note from Authors: Hi, Mr and Mrs Mooncat here. Our work is quite different with distinct local flavors as it is based on our ancestral home in a small Asian country, Malaysia (although currently, we're residing on the moon). Hence, expect a lot of footnotes, local food, places, and slangs within ;) Subscribers can access: 1. Advanced chapters 2. Images from locked chapters (start from Jan 2024) 3. Auxiliary support post explaining about the chapters in more detail 4. Sporadic locked side stories If you like our work, do write a review, rate, comment, and like for us! Enjoy! :) Follow us in Scribblehub to get first-hand news! Mr and Mrs Mooncat Azlan Shah and Nadia Ong mrandmrsmooncat@gmail.com Instagram: mrs.mooncat

In a world where power is ruthlessly sought and brutally wielded, a boy who has known only chains and servitude. Born into slavery, his life takes a horrifying turn when he becomes the subject of a gruesome experiment.

In a world where true humanity has vanished, a doll by the name Riona, created with feelings, longs for her own life after years of being passed from child to child. Her desperate wish to become human is granted by an enigmatic entity, thrusting her into a cruel and corrupt reality. As Riona navigates this harsh world, she clings to the hope of finding and spreading the lost essence of true humanity. This tale explores whether innocence can survive and shine in a world where humans rarely act like humans.

Gu Shan had always been into girls. Being a lucky guy,he was handsome,rich, intelligent and most importantly had a girlfriend of his choice. His first misfortune in his life was finding his girlfriend in bed with another man. Out of anger he allowed himself to explore something else by getting involved sexually with Li Yunxi the same man his girlfriend had cheated with. What was supposed to be one time thing with no strings attached developed into something lasting and truthful when fate brought Gu Shan and Li Yunxi together . ----------------------------------------------------------------- "Yunxi...um,"Gu Shan moaned gasping for breath. "I prefer it when you call me Yunxi gege,"Li Yunxi spoke lowering his voice to a sexy timbre dragging the syllables sexily. "When did you become so bossy?"Gu Shan teased him. "Call me Yunxi gege,"Li Yunxi insisted in his sexy voice. "Okay as you wish. Yunxi gege,"Gu Shan said sexily,his cheeks flushed red with embarrassment but Li Yunxi could barely notice it in the dimly lit background. Gu Shan still couldn't believe he would submit to another man and be completely smitten with him.

“Get your filthy hands off my wife!” Ford’s commanding voice boomed through the room. Mrs. Johnson, stunned, released Elena’s wrist immediately. Ford stepped forward, his eyes sharp and unyielding. “I chose her. I need her. She’s mine. Don’t ever think you have a right over her again. Consider this your only warning—to you and your daughter.” Taking Elena’s trembling hand in his, Ford led her away. His grip was firm yet reassuring, and for the first time in years, Elena felt protected. Sitting in the car, tears rolled down her cheeks. She couldn’t believe someone had stood up for her. Then, as her emotions overwhelmed her, Ford gently turned her face toward him kissing her with passion gradually Elena melted to his touch breaking her walls for the only man who stood by her. For a fleeting moment, Elena felt hope. What happens When Ford learns of Elena’s hidden son. As their love shatters after finding Elena’s Secret, he sends her packing. What happens when Ford finds out that the child born was from a mistake he made years ago while drunk. Will he be able to gain back Elena’s love? Would Elena find it in her heart to forgive?

Reborn in another world, Luke expected adventure, fame, and power worthy of a hero. But fate decided otherwise. Instead of a blessing, he received a gift — the power to absorb creatures and adopt their abilities. A curse or a gift? As Luke searches for an answer, the world around him collapses, and his power is hunted by those who leave no witnesses. What price will you have to pay for survival? And what will it taste like?

An unexpected heat leads to a night of animalistic, primal desire with an alpha she's never spoken to—Iris is left with not one but four little sprouts in her womb. Unfortunately, when she tries to confront the father, Ajax Vaisiliev, CEO and heir to a billion dollar empire, she encounters another omega who tells her she's not wanted by the alpha, thoroughly humiliating her. Iris is forced to run away and start over, left with the responsibility of raising eccentric quadruplets on her own. When she reenters elite society, Ajax is surprised to find the omega who's been haunting his dreams for the past five years with four children who, eerily enough, look like him. Except, it won't be that easy because this time, she's accompanied by a dark-haired alpha who claims to be her husband.

"Can I kiss you?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper. Maria's breath hitched slightly, her gaze locked onto his. "Yes," she replied, her voice soft yet steady. With that simple affirmation, Alex closed the distance, capturing her lips in a gentle, tentative kiss. It was as if the universe had aligned, the world around them fading into a blur of colors and sounds. The kiss was sweet and exploratory, a mingling of their emotions, hopes, and fears. When they finally pulled away, both breathless, Maria looked up at him with wide eyes, a smile breaking across her face. "Wow," she said, her cheeks flushed. "That was... incredible." "Yeah, it really was," Alex replied, feeling a rush of exhilaration. "I've wanted to do that for a long time." Maria chuckled softly, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear. "Me too. I was just scared to ruin what we had." "Trust me, I think this only makes it better," Alex said, his confidence growing.

a boy who is mentally unstable due to past experience and afraid to get into any relationship and a boy who is cursed to loose his love ones eventually falling for one another in a mysterious school where students often commit sucide without any reason...

WARNING MATURE CONTENT 21+ (KONTEN DEWASA)!! Bagi Jupiter, Ares adalah jiwanya. Bagi Ares, Jupiter seperti napas kehidupannya. Si kembar King, Jupiter dan Ares tak pernah terpisahkan oleh apa pun. Sedari kecil, Jupiter adalah kakak sekaligus perisai pelindung bagi Ares adiknya. Ia akan mengorbankan hidupnya untuk kebahagiaan dan keselamatan Ares. Ikatan cinta persaudaraan Ares pada Jupiter yang begitu besar diuji saat Putri Alexander hadir di tengah-tengah mereka. Ares jatuh cinta pada Putri semenjak mereka masih kanak-kanak. Putri adalah cinta pertama sekaligus cinta sejatinya selamanya. Namun Putri membenci Ares. Karena perilaku nakalnya, Ares ditakuti dan dijauhi oleh Putri. Sebaliknya, Putri menyukai dan dekat dengan kembaran Ares yaitu Jupiter. Bahkan ketika mereka dewasa, Jupiter malah bertunangan dengan Putri. Lalu bagaimana nasib Ares yang harus menahan sakitnya cinta tak berbalas? Haruskah ia merebut Putri dari saudara kembar yang juga sangat ia cintai hanya karena ia tak bisa melepaskan cinta pertamanya? “Kamu adalah gairah yang gak bisa Kakak miliki. Darah Kakak memanas saat kamu mendekat ... dan berhenti gigit bibir kamu! Kakak bisa gila hanya dengan memikirkannya saja!” gumam Ares dengan suara berat yang membuat bulu kuduk Putri langsung berdiri. “Kak ...” hanya gumam lembut yang terdengar dari bibir mungil Putri yang terpaku menatap Ares. “You’re such a Goddess!” desah Ares saat mencumbu lembut bibir Putri. (Novel ini adalah salah satu sekuel dari seri The Seven Wolves, selamat membaca!!) Follow my IG: @nandastrand, FB: @NandaStrand

this is the story in which Señor Dante is reluctant to have a second chance to be a strong warrior for his world but without any of his memories will this world be saved? or will he fall into despair again because of the chaos of the monsters?

A college student stumbles through a strange fog while in return home and wakes up in a medieval world ruled by immortal vampire lords. Trapped in a time where humans are either prey or servants, she discovers she's the reincarnation of a powerful figure who once led a rebellion against the vampires. As she navigates this brutal new reality, the enigmatic vampire prince offers her protection-but his motives are as dark as the secrets buried in her past.

In a world where power and betray go hand in hand, Lia's life is shattered the night she witnesses her mother's brutal torture and murder. The scene is seared into her memory. The searing iron, the vile laughter, the gunshot that echoes in her soul. As the silence of that night descends it replaced by the storm of grief and vengeance that fuel her very existence. " You... monsters!" She spat, her voice trembling with unbridled fury. Her fist clenched, nails biting into her palms until blood flowed, marking the beginning of her transformation. With every ounce of her being, Lia vows to hunt down those responsible, to make them pay for torment they inflicted on her mother. She promises no mercy, no forgiveness_ only retribution. Driven by tempest of emotions, Lia navigates a perilous path through a city drenched with deceit and danger. Her journey is one of relentless pursuit, where each step brings her closer to exacting the justice that haunt her dreams. With every encounter, her resolve grows colder, her heart harder, as she transforms into the nightmares for those who wronged her. But in her quest for vengeance, Lia must confront herself. As she teeter on the each of becoming the very monster she despises, she grapples with the thin line between just and revenge. Will Lia find solace in the destruction of her enemies or will the flames of her fury consume her entirely? This is the story of a woman forged in the fires of loss, driven by an unyielding vows, and determined to reclaim her life from the ashes of her past. But I'm a world where the devil makes a comeback, will Lia's vengeance be enough to quench the burning rage within her, or will it lead to her ultimate down fall. Slm...

I promise myself I wouldn't let this happen I accidentally fell in love with my rivalry she a girl Wait! am I gay Read to find out

"Marry me." Two words that shattered her sense of reality, spoken with the ease of someone ordering a drink. Sophia Hart’s gaze shot to Alexander Maddox, the infamous billionaire whose proposition seemed more like a command than a request. "You can’t be serious," she said, her voice strained as she fought to steady herself in her crappy apartment. Alexander smirked, almost mocking smile playing at the corners of his lips. His sharp yes met hers, assessing and cold, as though she were just another piece in a game that only he controlled. "You need money. I need a wife. It’s simple." simple? it is never simple to get involved with a person like him, let alone marry him. She should’ve walked away. She should’ve stood up, torn the contract in half, and left him in his perfect world. But desperation had a way of wearing down any resistance. Will Sophia survive the contract? or will she lose her heart to the man who claims he doesn’t believe in love?

Iris is a very beautiful and gorgeous a young teen. She was in a relationship with a boy called Jake. They had a beautiful relationship.....well that is what everyone even Iris thought....but behind their backs Jake was cheating with another girl. Jake broke up with Iris on her birthday....that must have been hard. But....what no one knew she was hiding a big secret from them all.... What is that secret? Will she share or keep it till the day she dies? !WARNING! Adult language Sexual content Mentioning of blood and scars