A Tree Grows In Brooklyn Novel

"Tu-tuan… ini masih pagi," bisik Indira pelan, tubuhnya menegang saat merasakan pelukan Bara dari belakang. Jantungnya berdegup cepat, ia tahu apa yang diinginkan majikannya itu. "Kenapa kalau masih pagi?" Bara menunduk, suaranya berat di telinganya. "Aku merindukanmu, Indira." Kehidupan Indira yang sulit memaksanya menerima keadaan—menjadi pelayan sekaligus tempat pelarian Bara dari kesepiannya. Bella, istri Bara, terlalu sibuk dengan dunia dan ambisinya sendiri, hingga tak lagi memperhatikan suaminya. Namun, sampai kapan hubungan terlarang ini akan bertahan? Bagaimana jika Bella akhirnya mengetahui rahasia besar yang mereka sembunyikan? (MATURE 21+)

Hazel Leblanc joy knew no bound when she got an offer to work with nook Newsline, one of the biggest broadcasting station in Brooklyn as an intern. Leaving her family in Austin, Texas was really tough for her but she had to take the next step of her career. Her life made a huge turn when she collided with the ruthless heir of De Luca . Their first encounter was a bad one and Hazel’s life was at stake as she angered him. The only way to save herself was to marry him. What would poor Hazel do? And would she agree to the proposal and get married to the ruthless Xander De Luca?

“Seratus juta. Aku mau seratus juta!” Begitulah permintaan ibunya yang menandai titik kehancuran hidup Syaqilla. Dia tak pernah menyangka, sang ibu ternyata sangat membencinya hingga tega menjualnya kepada rentenir Tua Bangka yang sudah bau tanah. Namun, di balik kebencian (nama ibu) pada anaknya, tersembunyi rahasia kelam dari masa lalu. Rahasia kelam apakah yang telah disembunyikan oleh ibunya selama ini? Hingga membuat wanita itu terlihat sangat membenci Syaqilla? Lalu, akankah Syaqilla pasrah menerima nasib, atau justru bangkit melawan untuk merebut kembali kendali atas hidupnya? Yuk, ikuti kisah selanjutnya hanya ada di sini!

Si Ally ay galing sa pamilya na hindi naman mahirap at hindi naman mayaman, kumbaga nasa average level lang ang kanilang pamumuhay,nagsusumikap sa buhay. Tatlo silang magkakapatid na puro babae, siya ang panggitna, that's why she has a strong persanality. Palaban, madiskarte, at independent. On the other hand,Copper is a MultiBillionaire widower, he owns multiple classes of Business, from aviation to mining company. In spite of being a billionaire he is a lonely, somewhat cold-hearted man. May anak siyang babae sa namayapa nyang maybahay. A very kind and smart little girl named Kasha. Magkatagpo kaya ang landas nilang tatlo? O may magaganap bang pag-iibigan sa pagitan ni Copper at Ally? Do they bring joy to Kasha? Love is everywhere and they'll wait until love will find each other.

Tahimik ang mansyon. Tahimik… maliban sa mahinang iyak ni Princess sa bisig ko—isang buwang gulang, walang alam, walang kasalanan. Pero siya ang unang nasaktan sa lahat ng ‘to. Siya ang naiipit sa pagitan ng dalawang taong hindi na alam kung paano magmahal nang sabay. Nakaluhod ako sa harap ni Elise. Mahigpit ang hawak ko sa laylayan ng bestida niya, parang batang takot na maiwan sa dilim. Nanginginig ang labi ko, pinipigilan ang mga luhang ayaw na sanang lumabas—pero hindi ko na kayang kontrolin. “Please, Elise…” garalgal kong pakiusap. “’Wag mo kaming iwan. Hindi ko alam kung paano palalakihin si Princess nang wala ka. Hindi ko alam kung paano mamuhay kung wala kayo…” Pero wala. Wala siyang emosyon. Wala siyang luha. Matigas ang titig niya, parang ako pa ang mali. Bitbit niya ang maleta niya—hindi lang punô ng damit, kundi punô ng lahat ng alaala namin. Lahat ng pangarap. Lahat ng ‘akala ko tayo.’ “Hindi ko ‘to pinlano, Levi,” mahina niyang sagot. “Pero kailangan kong piliin ang sarili ko. Pagod na akong umasa. Pagod na akong maging pangalawa sa trabaho mo, sa mundo mo. Hindi ko kayang maging ina habang ako mismo’y hindi buo.” Gumuho ako. Literal. Napayuko ako habang yakap ko si Princess, habang nararamdaman ko ang init ng iyak niya sa dibdib ko. Halik ako nang halik sa noo niya, para bang kaya kong takpan ng pagmamahal ang kawalan ng ina niya. “Anak mo ‘to, Elise. Anak natin…” pabulong kong daing. “Kung hindi mo na ako kayang mahalin… kahit siya na lang. Kahit siya. ‘Wag mong iwan ang anak mo…” Pero wala. Ni hindi siya lumapit. Ni hindi siya tumingin. Tumalikod siya, dala ang katahimikang mas malakas pa sa kahit anong sigaw ng pagtanggi. "Ayoko na" mahina niyang sabi at hinila ang maleta palabas ng mansion.

(Sekuel novel "Kubiarkan Kau Bersama Selingkuhanmu) Lia harus merasakan pengalaman pahit setelah ia memilih untuk hidup bersama Yoga. Lelaki yang dulu sangat ia cintai. Naasnya, setelah perjalanan rumah tangga mereka arungi, ternyata Yoga adalah pria yang amat egois, tidak mengerti tangung jawab dan tidak tahu cara untuk menghargai istri. Selain itu, sikap Bu Lasmi (ibunda Yoga) dan Melisa (adik bungsu Yoga), tidak kalah buruknya. Mereka tak ubahnya keluarga toxic yang hanya menganggap Lia numpang hidup pada Yoga. Sungguh, pernikahan itu merupakan sebuah ujian bagi Lia. Sebagai istri yang masih mengharapkan adanya iktikad baik, Lia menyembunyikan keburukan sikap Yoga beserta mertua kepada kedua orang tuanya di Banjarmasin. Namun, setelah sekian lama bertahan, akhirnya pertahanan kesabaran itupun runtuh. Lia mulai berontak. Terlebih lagi setelah ia mengetahui pengkhianatan Yoga pada seorang wanita yang bernama Riana. Sakit hati itu berubah menjadi sebuah dendam.

In the novel, the protagonist, Elise, finds herself in a whirlwind romance with Deacon, a charming and attentive man. As their relationship deepens, they navigate moments of intimacy, vulnerability, and self-discovery. Despite the challenges they face, including pressures from friends and personal insecurities. Elise and Deacon's bond grows stronger as they open up to each other. However, their relationship takes a new turn when Deacon's brother, Hunter, enters the picture. As Elise gets to know Hunter, she discovers a different side to the dynamic between the brothers and finds herself drawn to Hunter's enigmatic personality. Through shared experiences and conversations, Elise and Hunter develop a unique connection that challenges her perceptions and feelings for both brothers. As Elise navigates the complexities of her evolving relationships with Deacon and Hunter, she is forced to confront her own desires, fears, and loyalties. The shifting dynamics between the three characters lead to moments of tension, growth, and emotional discovery, ultimately shaping the course of their interconnected lives.

My life is terrible enough. My dad died robbing a jewelry store. My sister hates my guts. An enforcer shows up out of nowhere and tells us we owe a shit ton of money. My mom? Ran off with my credit card and all her fancy jewelry at her first opportunity. So that leaves me... With no cash and a pissed-off crime boss. Raoul gives me a choice: pay up or belong to him. Now, I’m stuck in his world, living in a fancy apartment, clashing with his bossy rules, and realizing he might not be all that bad, after all.

Tidak semua ibu mertua jahat seperti ibu tiri bak dongeng. Hanya saja, ada mertua yang kerjaannya ikut campur urusan rumah tangga juga kehidupan anak menantunya. Termasuk Gendis. Ibu 4 orang anak yang 'sadis' mendidik anak-anaknya. Bahkan, saat tragedi menimpa anak sulungnya, Gendis tetap pasang badan. Protektif, mengatur demi kebahagiaan anak, menantu dan cucu adalah jalan ninja mencapai tujuannya, yaitu punya keluarga harmonis. Rintangan datang saat cobaan hidup menimpa keempat anaknya bergantian, bisakah Gendis tetap dengan prinsipnya? ••• Novel keluarga, yang seru! Karena latar belakangnya ada beberapa terinspirasi dari kisah nyata. Selamat membaca!

Canary Lienne is playful, skips classes and never serious in her studies. 'You only live once' is the title of the song she thought of as her motto to believe. Then with just one reservation at a café, she met Samuel. He is mature, silent and an adult. Samuel is her first crush. Isn't it great that they both like each other? As she grows up and faces independence, learns of things she never knew, will the bad little girl Cana remain? Or does Samuel's love and care make her the good girl she has always wanted to look up to? A warm cup of coffee in the summer and a slice of romance, a story of growing up, family, friendship, betrayal, bullying, coming out and the first struggles of teenagers. This is solely based on the experience of the author's teenage years with peers. Disclaimer: The names, characters, setting and scenes are fictional.