Slow Burn

Yar had been watching Slava while pretending to be a shy, awkward nerd—just to stay under the radar. His mission was to protect her without ever stepping out of the shadows. But when she finds herself at the center of a game with much higher stakes than she could ever imagine, he has no choice but to intervene. Slava was living a normal student life — until secrets from the past pulled her into a dangerous game. First came the anonymous threat letters. Then, the creeping sense of being watched. And always nearby, that strange fellow student who never seems to leave her side. Yaroslav... Quiet, invisible, a total nerd. But the more she tries to figure him out, the clearer it becomes: he’s hiding something.

Young writer Jessica Taylor, known in Los Angeles as JT — the author of the provocative novel "Passion for Three" — is experiencing a creative crisis. Following her therapist's advice, she decides to step out of her comfort zone and embarks on a vacation to another continent. By a twist of fate, Jessica becomes an assistant to the owner of the hotel where she planned to stay, and this role radically changes the young writer's life.

Fleeing from a past that haunts me day and night, I find myself in a new office with a new boss. And not just any boss. Zakhar Bogdanovich Sebastiansky—ruthless, cold, brilliant...and an incredibly attractive man who openly despises me. He sees me merely as a replacement for his perfect assistant who left on maternity leave. To him, I'm nothing but a young, naive girl who constantly makes mistakes. But beneath my clumsiness lies more than he could possibly imagine, and behind his icy mask hide deeper feelings than he's willing to admit.

Glib Zlotchenko didn’t impress me at first sight. I didn’t lose my mind when he walked into the lecture hall, and I definitely wasn’t trying to get his attention — unlike my classmates, who wouldn’t shut up about the always serious, cold, yet annoyingly attractive lecturer in socio-political studies. But after one conversation with his overly self-confident admirer, I made up my mind: I’ll get close to him, seduce him, and then throw that fact right into my haters’ faces. Let them see what Aurora Oliinyk is capable of. I will conquer him. What could possibly go wrong?

Nika’s car breaks down on a deserted forest road. Her phone is dead, and things couldn’t get any worse—until a stranger shows up. He offers help… but soon she’s not sure what’s safer: stay in the car or follow the man who terrifies her to his remote house. Max instantly sees what she is—a city girl who thinks she can judge people by appearances. Today he’s covered in mud, unshaven, and exhausted. Did she mistake him for a nobody? Fine. Instead of his luxurious home, she gets his grandma’s old cabin: cold water, creaky bed. He only meant to teach her a lesson. But nothing went the way he planned.

When I saw him for the first time, I realized that I was lost. Strong, confident and... twenty years older. He is definitely not the one I need, but why does my heart beat so frantically every time I see him? Is it out of fear, or is there something much deeper here?

Alice is a sophomore at the University of Chicago. She’s been dating Adrian since high school. They’ve long decided they’d get married and build a life together. To make sure nothing would ever separate them, they even enrolled in the same university. But what do you do when Adrian’s love starts to suffocate — and a good-looking guy from her study group suddenly shows up, deciding to start a game only he knows the rules to? __________ He pulled me even closer, eyes locked on mine, and flashed a wolfish grin. — If you’ve decided to start a game, you're going to lose. — Watch it. You might be the one losing. — Trust me. I won’t lose. I never do. — Oh really? Maybe you’ve just never had a worthy opponent.

Some would say that this is just a romantic story. But that's not true. For me, it's personal growth, it's change, it's stereotypes imposed by others, and yes, it's love. Love for the world, for yourself... for your partner. Some would say it's banal. But I would say it's life. Here is Alisa Migdal: lonely, cold... In a word, a "big mean girl." Is that really the case?

Who will get the beloved girl, a million dollar prize and a wedding ring worth half a million? Who will win, who will lose? What do a blogger whose husband left her, a major who recklessly lost a bet, a criminal hiding from the police, a young father on maternity leave and a grandmother who writes detective stories have in common? The fact that they are all neighbors and gradually become entangled in the unraveling of a story whose plot was invented by an old writer. And one of the neighbors finds or loses his soulmate, friendly, hostile and loving feelings arise between the heroes, and it all ends... Read on and find out :) The mystery of love, the secret of the safe, emotions and a happy ending!

He’s loved her for years. She never took him seriously. Now she’s back — in the town they both once called home. He sees it as a second chance. But is it really about love... or revenge? When the man you once ignored holds not only your future — but the fate of the entire town — do you truly have a choice? A completed novel about power, redemption, and the thin line between love and vengeance.

In a world where Chaos seeks to enslave you, Fate wants to kill you, and Death eyes your body suspiciously, a young witch tries to find her destiny. Kara Bennet is not a random soul who can continue to live a normal life, prepare students for a tournament, or try to avoid the all-too-desirable founder of the hunter order. Demons have risen in her path. But are they a threat to her? Not all demons are bad, and not all people are good...

I accidentally stumbled upon a secret club whose members perform various strange tasks in exchange for money. Then, while looking for a job, I came to an interview and realized that my new boss and I already knew each other... “Good afternoon,” I opened the door and looked at the man sitting at the table. “I'm here for an interview...” But the words stuck in my throat, and I just blinked because I recognized him. No, I didn't know his face. But the sharp line of his chin and the mole near the right corner of his mouth — I had time to examine them closely... I thought about turning around and running out of the office, but for some reason I continued to stand in the doorway and stare at him. “Stand there, mouse,” I heard his commanding tone. “I recognized you... Come here. Let's talk...”

You know that moment in life when everything seems perfect? A job you love, family, everyone healthy, you can travel whenever you want… And you’re sitting there, basking in the glow of your own success, when suddenly you decide to open your mouth and loudly declare, “I’m kind of feeling a bit down…” The universe is like, “Oh, challenge accepted!” — and before you know it your perfect life turns into a theatre of the absurd, with you in the leading role. For example, right now I’m sitting next to the corpse of my ex-husband and, honestly, have no idea how I ended up like this. It’s all because of my pathological inability to say no to people! Seriously, if someone had warned me that being overly polite could land you in criminal trouble, I would’ve started being rude as a kid. If I’d known

Oliver never planned to get involved in other people’s problems — especially when they involved dangerous men and a lot of money. But everything changes when he saves Lina, a mysterious girl trapped by her father’s shady dealings. She’s entangled in schemes that cost her freedom, and now she’s being hunted by Andrii Hromov — a dangerous man with unfinished business with her family. By helping Lina, Oliver risks everything: his safety, his friends, and eventually, his heart. She’s too clever, too dangerous, and maybe not who she claims to be. But when their lives become part of a game where the stakes are too high, he realizes — there’s no turning back. And now, their only chance to survive is to outplay the enemy at his own game.

Moving to a big city and studying at one of the best universities in the capital opened up great prospects for Anya. She dreamed that she would be able to reach unprecedented heights thanks to her ambitions and the gold medal in her pocket. But will everything go as she planned, if one mistake can destroy everything she has dreamed of for so long? And whether she should cross the path of someone who is feared by every student at her university...

Summer Brown was never meant to live a normal life. Behind the parties and late nights, she hides a past soaked in secrets and blood. When old ghosts resurface and forbidden connections return, the line between love and danger begins to blur. Some secrets demand silence. Others demand war. And once the past finds you… there is no hiding—only choices that can kill you.

One day I had to make a choice: sacrifice everything and live my own life, or listen to my father and choose money and life with a man I didn't love. I chose the former and broke all ties with the past. The only pity is that the past does not want to let go. Also, a teacher at my new university is becoming my personal problem. He wants me to play the role of his girlfriend in front of my parents, and I decide not to let him get away with it. Why not let him be my fiancé for a few days? What a great idea! It's just a pity that fate once again puts me in a position I'm not ready for. And when our games come to a dead end... let's see who will be the first to realize that it's time to listen to your heart instead of playing.

We didn't meet under the best of circumstances. I hated men, and every touch they made was unbearable for me! I was desperate, angry, and unloved. But he... This stubborn, impudent and bossy man, whose care left me no choice, taught me to smile, made me believe in myself. He gave me his word that he would take care of me no matter what. He didn't promise to love me, he just stayed by my side. And I finally learned what it means to lose my head of happiness and be warmed by the tenderness of a real man. He healed my soul, and I gave him my heart…

A stranger in the darkness of night, who gives a talisman after hearing my sad story. A girl from the café, whom I accidentally bumped into, later turned out to be my subordinate. And the second one reminds me of the first — the one who stole my heart and left behind a small memory: a talisman and a name. How can I not lose my mind now, when that same subordinate appears before my eyes every day and so strongly resembles that stranger who doesn’t leave my thoughts?

- "Here comes the handsome prince, but Cinderella is too wrong," I say ironically, sighing, talking to myself. What am I going to do, when he’s back? I have a strange response to him. Maybe I should give up this job before it's too late? Yes, I have to run before I make any mistakes. Otherwise, I'll spoil a good guy, ruin his reputation, and break my frozen heart, which is not subject to re-freezing. I can't fall in love with him. I want to, but I can't... The story of Shauna, a friend of the heroine of the book "Just Don't Fall in Love"