Ante Meridiem

You are the bane to my existence, Ethan. Always hovering over me, dictating my life. But I won't let you control my heart." "Oh, Ava, if you only knew the chaos you've stirred within me. You challenge me in ways I never thought possible. I'm captivated by your spirit, your unwavering determination. Let me show you a love that defies expectations, a love that is entirely our own." "I'm not one to be easily swayed by words, Ethan. I need actions, true intentions. Prove to me that this arrangement isn't just another game of power and control." **** In the dazzling world of high society, Ava Sinclair is a force to be reckoned with—a fiercely independent woman who defies conventions and fights for her dreams. But when an arranged marriage binds her to Ethan Morgan, a brooding and enigmatic billionaire, her carefully constructed world is turned upside down. Ava resents the idea of being tied to a man she barely knows, and Ethan is equally reluctant to enter into a loveless union. Yet, as they navigate the intricacies of their forced arrangement, they find themselves drawn to each other in ways they never anticipated. As their initial animosity gives way to unexpected sparks, Ava and Ethan discover a connection that transcends their obligations. But with their families and society watching their every move, will they have the courage to defy tradition and pursue their own desires? Amidst grand balls, scandalous secrets, and whispered gossip, Ava and Ethan must navigate the treacherous waters of high society and their own guarded hearts. Will they succumb to the pressure of societal expectations, or will they dare to chase the love that sets their souls on fire?

Mon frère était à une soirée, je suis allée le chercher. J'ai entendu mon frère demander à Lucas Bernard : « Tu as une petite amie, non ? Ça fait longtemps et je ne l'ai jamais vue. » J'ai soudain été prise de panique. Cela faisait trois ans que Lucas et moi étions ensemble, mais dans le secret. Personne ne le savait. Lucas a répondu d'une voix traînante : « Ce n'est pas une petite amie, juste un passe-temps. De toute façon, je ne compte pas me marier avec elle. » J'ai serré les poings et j'ai directement poussé la porte de la pièce.

Jessie was going through a breakup with her fiancé. She went to Vegas with her friend to get over the breakup. Have fun and regain herself. Din Cooper is a multi-billionaire. He was the CEO of the Cin's mobile. (Car company.) He almost got kicked out of the company by his grandfather because, at the age of 29, he wasn't married. His grandfather's Ultimatum, "Her name is Jessie Walker. Make sure you get married before the end of this month. To Jessie." Din also went to Vegas to attend his friend's party. He thought he would at least have a few drinks to clear his head off. He met Jessie in Vegas and recognized she was the woman his grandfather forced him to get married to. When Jessie and Din both met, did sparks fly endlessly or was it filled with hatred?

Con nueve meses de embarazo, un exempleado, que guardaba un profundo rencor tras haber sido despedido para darle ese puesto a mi esposo, me llevó a la fuerza a la azotea del edificio y me asestó decenas de puñaladas. Mi marido, Víctor Escobar, capitán de un escuadrón de rescate, prefirió movilizar a todo su personal para impedir que Raquel Herrera, su exnovia, sumida en una depresión, le prendiera fuego a su departamento. No le supliqué que viniera a rescatarme. En mi vida anterior, precisamente porque lo había llamado suplicándole ayuda, él había dejado desprotegida a Raquel y había ido corriendo a salvarme. Mi bebé y yo logramos sobrevivir, pero ella, después de prenderle fuego a su departamento, murió consumida por el incendio. En apariencia, Víctor no me había guardado ningún rencor. Incluso llegó a reservarme una suite de maternidad privada. Sin embargo, el mismo día que di a luz, me amarró ¡y nos acuchilló sin piedad, a mí y a mi bebé recién nacido! —¡Ese día tú y ese tipo se pusieron de acuerdo para engañarme, ¿no es así?! ¡Tus «heriditas» no eran nada graves! ¡Ni de chiste te ibas a morir! —exclamó, fuera de sí—. ¡Pues, si tanto te encanta que te apuñalen, entonces, te daré el gusto! Cuando volví a abrir los ojos, había regresado al día en que me habían tomado como rehén. Pero, esta vez, tomé una decisión: lo dejaría correr para salvar a su Raquel.

All her life, Octavia had endured one form of abuse to another. From a father who hated her guts and blamed her for the death of his wife, to the mob boss who was supposed to be her knight in shining armor. Octavia is ready to cross love off her list when life throws her the mysterious Giovanni heir. A bad boy who would do anything to get in her pants, piss her off and still manage to be charming about it. What happens when love falls into the forbidden mix? When life tosses her into a web of secrets and betrayal, will she be able to hold on to this bad boy or lose him in her quest to hurt those who caused her pain?

Palaban, walang inuurungan, yan si Ksatreyah. Isa siyang ma-impluwensya at magaling sa pakikipaglaban. Ginagawa niya lahat mapasakanya lang ang oras at atensyon ng minamahal na si Kevier. At dahil din sa pagmamahal na iyon kung bakit niya nasasaktan ito sa pamamagitan ng pang-iipit dito. She even used Mia- Kevier's girlfriend para lang mahawakan sa leeg ang lalake. Tinatakot niya ito na sasaktan niya si Mia oras na makipagkita si Kevier dito. Hanggang saan hahantong ang kanyang mapanakit na pagmamahal? Hanggang saan niya matututunang bumitaw? Bibitaw ba siya kahit na alam niyang masasaktan siya at iyon ang ikakasiya ng lalakeng mahal niya? O patuloy niya itong mamahalin at susugal na mahalin siya nito pabalik ngunit kapag nangyari iyon ay alam niya sa sarili niyang, magiging miserable ang buhay nito.

"Tante, jangan ambil papaku ...." lirih Alya, gadis kecil berusia 5 tahun, putri satu-satunya dari Nindya dan Andy. "Bukan tante yang ambil, tapi papamu yang mau sama tante kok!" Dengan angkuh janda dari Gio itu memeluk posesif lengan Andy. Nindya meraih tangan mungil Alya, membawa gadis kecil itu masuk ke dalam kamar, lalu ia kembali menghampiri Andy yang masih berdiri bersama Raya di teras depan rumahnya. "Silahkan ambil keputusan, Andy. Kamu pilih aku atau Kak Raya. Aku tidak keberatan jika kita harus bercerai." Enam tahun pasca pernikahan, Raya datang kembali mengusik hubungan Andy dan Nindya. Setelah perpisahannya dengan Gio, Raya yang sebelumnya menetap di LN memutuskan kembali ke tanah air. Apakah hati Andy akan bertahan dengan Nindya, atau ia akan luluh dengan godaan Raya? Sequel dari novel 'Jadi Suamiku Ya, Om?' (sebelum membaca ini, diwajibakan membaca novel Jadi Suamiku Ya, Om? agar paham jalan ceritanya, terim kasih.)

Isla Bennett was no less than an exceptional woman—beautiful, smart, and a brilliant doctor. But she lived in the shadow of her glamorous twin sister, Liana, and was unloved by the very family she tried so hard to please. After their father’s company collapses, Isla becomes more than invisible—she becomes a bargaining chip. Her fate is sealed as she’s forced to marry Alistair Montgomery, the cold and merciless billionaire… and her sister’s former lover. As Alistair wakes from his coma, everything turns upside down. Liana returns to reclaim him, and Isla finds herself caught in a dangerous battle between love and betrayal. But nothing could have prepared her for the truth—she isn’t a real Bennett. She’s the daughter of the woman who poisoned Alistair’s mother. As the truth unravels piece by piece, will Alistair’s love be enough to save them… or will it destroy them both?

Don Arturo a.k.a. 'Godfather', the infamous mercenary of all times. Contracted by bosses to eliminate their opponents like chess pieces all over the world. Not until he decided to retire and left a legacy behind to bloom someday when the rightful heir comes to replace him in his throne. However due to corrupted politics, unfairly judgments in the court of law, forgery, and unstoppable horrifying crimes which happened in the society as years passed by, he formed a league in a restricted island and trained children he picked in streets in exchange of becoming a living, killing machine. He taught these children to fight and plan to execute bad people someday.

Memiliki istri cantik dan mandiri tentu dambaan setiap lelaki. Namun bagaimana kalau tingkahnya kerap bikin emosi. Belum lagi disukai banyak lelaki. Seseorang diam-diam mencintai Malika dan terobsesi memilikinya. Sebaliknya juga membenci Pramono, suami Malika yang perangainya agak kasar. Dia pun nekat menyuruh preman menyerang rumah Malika. Malika yang hanya berdua dengan ARTnya berhasil menyelamatkan diri. Di kampung halamannya itu Darsih malah menghilang dan sulit dihubungi.   “Bos, pemuda bernama Anton dan Adam tidur di rumah Bu Malika.” "Gak boleh dibiarkan. Kamuuuu... Jabrik. Kenapa membiarkan bocah ingusan itu selamat. Kenapa kamu nggak ambil kesempatan untuk menghabisinya?!"     “Banyak orang di sana. Bisa-biasa saya babak belur dikroyok. Kalau koit, siapa yang akan memantau Bu Lika. Kampret tidak bisa keluar dikurung sama istrinya...”     "Kenapa bisa macam ayam gitu? Laki-laki macam apa itu, kalah sama istriiii, haah...?!"     "Kalah judi, Bos. Lima puluh juta hangus..."     "Sontoloyo. Kalo aku jadi istrinya, sudah kugantung di bawah jembatan Suromadu!" dengusnya kasar. Siapakah otak pelaku penyerangan rumah Malika?