Flowers and Secrets: A One Night Stand Beneath the San Diego Night Shade

Sophie and Choi Joowon shared a secret relationship, a clandestine affair hidden beneath the facade of familial ties. Their connection wasn't a conventional romantic relationship, yet they frequently engaged in intimate encounters. They comfortably labeled themselves as "Sibling With Benefits." Joowon, the owner of a renowned company and Sophie's stepbrother, often found himself consumed by jealousy whenever he witnessed his stepsister talking to other men. Despite the unspoken rule of their arrangement, explicitly prohibiting jealousy, their Sibling With Benefits dynamic seemed to be teetering on the edge of change. In the realm of Sibling With Benefits, they were granted the permission to indulge in each other's bodies without the expectation of ownership or emotional entanglements. However, as the tension grew, the boundaries of their arrangement became increasingly blurred. The unspoken risks of their clandestine relationship loomed large, threatening to unravel the delicate balance they had maintained. Joowon, grappling with jealousy, found himself questioning the nature of their arrangement. The line between physical pleasure and emotional attachment became hazier, challenging the very foundation of their Sibling With Benefits understanding. Would they navigate the risks of their secretive liaison, or would the tangled emotions lead them to a crossroads? The dynamics of their relationship were undoubtedly evolving, and the consequences of their clandestine affair lingered in the shadows, waiting to unfold. The intricate dance between desire, boundaries, and the potential for change would determine the fate of their Sibling With Benefits arrangement.

After a long period of experiencing the worst sexual encounter with her partner, Mirabel considers herself a masochist. Mirabel, an elementary school swimming instructor, begins teaching Juhwan, a top actor who secretly needs to learn swimming for a film shoot. For Mirabel, who believes that her life has ended and sees nothing at the age of 29, the world takes a 180-degree turn when Juhwan comes into her life.

Perhaps karma does exist. Myrede Brightwood, a top actress at GMG Entertainment with a bad attitude, finds herself in a downward spiral when a video of her in an intimate situation with FH Entertainment CEO Choi surfaces on the internet and becomes a trending news. To make matters worse, Myrede soon becomes a victim of an acid attack that completely ends her career. Even her boss, the man she loved, Hyunjae, leaves her after branding Myrede as a disgusting prostitute. Feeling like there's nothing left for her, Myrede chooses to die. However, instead of waking up in the afterlife, Myrede finds herself waking up in the past! Now, determined to change her bleak future, she opens a new chapter in her life and strives to avoid getting involved with Choi, one of those responsible for her downfall. However, destiny has other plans and insists that Choi is the key to Myrede's redemption.

'Eira' The girl whose emotions are completely iced over; she feels nothing, neither anger or joy or grief or passion or want. Most crucially, she hasn't changed yet, for reasons that are still a mystery to her, therefore she has no idea that she is a werewolf. For twenty-four years, she had been behaving normally, just like any other human being would. When her partner saw her covered in blood in the woods, however, everything changed. What would the Alpha do if he discovers that his mate is only a body and not a loving, caring person? Would Eira's icy heart thaw as he laid bare her deepest, darkest secrets? I wonder how Eira would react when she learns the truth about her own bleak history. She still isn't ready to fully commit to him. And he has absolutely no plans to abandon her.

Umbrie found the idea of having a mate intriguing, but fate wasn't on her side when she was paired with the emotionless, ruthless, and secretive Keiran. He wasn't what she was looking for, and he wouldn't accept her rejection, so she had to accept that. A future with Keiran, whose sole motivation is to punish her, even if she is oblivious to her transgression. Even though he treated her badly, he would murder any man who dared to be in the same room as her.

Olivia Cambridge is the second daughter of a politician, but by night, she is a hired woman. Hans hired Olivia to reveal the scar she got from her father. Together, they took revenge on their father. Don't stop at revenge! Olivia gets evidence that Hans doesn't want revenge for physical injuries but more that involves Olivia's past and the child's custody papers kept by her father.

Billionaire Bennett Graham urgently needed a wife to close a business deal but his fiancée wasn't ready to tie the knots yet. So his grandmother picked the most unassuming maid for him. Everything was supposed to go incredibly well, and all he had to do was wait until he divorced her a year later. But after seeing Maliyah's ocean eyes.it wasn't looking simple anymore. *** Before I could get her up, it was as if she felt the light and an uncomfortable sound came out of her mouth. "Uh-huh..." She raised her hand to cover her eyes. But I didn't have time to wait for her to wake up, so I told her to "Get Up." My voice seemed to scare her, and her light-fearing eyes suddenly widened and she kept moving to the corner. The only voice in the quiet art room was her fear-filled voice, "No...please...go away...don't come close to me." She was afraid of me? I hadn't even spoken to her before, what was she afraid of? This was definitely not going to work, I couldn't talk to her if she couldn't calm down. Then I moved closer to her, my hand on her trembling shoulder, and I whispered soothingly "Calm down.I'm not going to hurt you.I'm not going to hurt you."I assured and then she moved her hair away from her face as if to stare at me properly. Our eyes met.It was that moment. It felt as if I was enchanted for a moment. Those ocean eyes were the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen.

They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."

Madison had always believed that she would marry Colten. She spent her youth admiring him from afar, dreaming of their future life together. But Colten was always indifferent to her, and when he abandoned her at a time when she needed him most, she finally realized that he never loved her. With renewed resolve and a thirst for revenge, Madison left. Endless possibilities lay ahead, but Colten was no longer part of her plans. Colten rushed to her place in a panic. "Madison, please come back to me. I’ll give you everything!" It was his powerful uncle who answered the door. "She's my woman now."

On the day of their wedding anniversary, Joshua's mistress drugged Alicia, and she ended up in a stranger's bed. In one night, Alicia lost her innocence, while Joshua's mistress carried his child in her womb. Heartbroken and humiliated, Alicia demanded a divorce, but Joshua saw it as yet another tantrum. When they finally parted ways, she went on to become a renowned artist, sought out and admired by everyone. Consumed by regret, Joshua darkened her doorstep in hopes of reconciliation, only to find her in the arms of a powerful tycoon. "Say hello to your sister-in-law."

Ethan always viewed Nyla as a compulsive liar, while she saw him as aloof and insensitive. Nyla had cherished the notion that she was dear to Ethan, yet she felt coldly rejected when she realized her place in his heart was insignificant.  No longer trying to break through his coldness, she stepped back, only for him to alter his approach unexpectedly. She challenged him, "If you trust me so little, why keep me around?"  Ethan, who had once carried himself with pride, now stood before her with a humble plea. "Nyla, I've made mistakes. Please don't walk away from me."

Joanna was sabotaged by her sister and ended up in a stranger’s bed. Despised by her boyfriend and pressured by her family, she was forced to marry a wealthy scoundrel, Rhys. Rhys’ young adoptive father was the richest man in town, but was also said to be violent. Everyone thought Joanna was doomed, but Owen favored her and condemned her bullies. Joanna secretly loved Owen, but after a night of passion, he began to withdraw from her. Heartbroken, she entertained other men. She was on a date when Owen suddenly barged in. "You said you loved me!" Joanna smirked. "Too late. You’ll have to get in line."