Anywhere But Here Novel

Cover by @tiadesign_ Ini adalah cerita tentang diriku. Kisah kebahagiaan dan kesedihan menutupi perasaan saya. Menyembunyikan perasaanku padanya. Dia? Ya ... Dia. Orang yang selama ini membuatku terus berambisi, meski aku tahu itu semua sia-sia. Aku tidak berambisi apa-apa dari dia. Tidak masuk akal rasanya kalau aku berharap dia juga suka sama aku. Mengapa aku tahu, itu hal yang tidak bisa terjadi. Setelah itu, aku dan Ardian sering jalan dan menjalankan hubungan dan melanjutkan ke jenjang pernikahan.

In the heart of New York City, where power is traded like gold and ambition can break you, Lily James is caught between two worlds. By day, she’s the epitome of grace, a picture-perfect heiress to the sprawling James family airline empire, bound by a legacy that stifles her every move. By night, under the cover of darkness, she sheds her delicate persona, becoming a fierce and untamed spirit—a woman who longs to break free from the chains of her family’s expectations. Her carefully curated life shatters when she is thrust into an arranged marriage with Vandaulf Claude Carlston, the cold, calculating CEO of Carlston Architectural Firm and ruthless heir to the rival Carlston real estate dynasty. To him, their union is nothing more than a business transaction, a means to strengthen their family empires. He dismisses Lily as fragile and unworthy of respect. But Lily isn't the meek woman he believes her to be—beneath her exterior burns an undeniable fire. At a Halloween party, fate intervenes. Lily, shedding her refined persona for the night, crosses paths with Vandaulf in the form of a bold, liberated woman he cannot resist. Neither knows the true identity of the other, and a night of passionate recklessness ensues. The consequences are shattering—Lily is pregnant. When she reveals the truth, Vandaulf’s response is cruel and devastating. He denies any involvement, accusing her of manipulation and deceit. His cold rejection cuts deeper than she could have imagined, leaving her shattered but resolute. In this world of power, deceit, and dangerous alliances, Lily and Vandaulf must decide: will they allow their differences to tear them apart, or risk everything to uncover the truth? The ultimate question remains: will Vandaulf ever acknowledge Lily's pregnancy as his own, or will their fragile truce crumble forever?

Prologue. “You are not her,” his deep, dangerously dark voice whispered softly in her ear. “W…what do you mean? I am not who?” holding her breath unconsciously, she stuttered. “My bride. You are not the woman I was supposed to marry. Where is she?” His hoarse voice pierced through her chest like a knife and she felt her knees go weak, and then staggered backward, shivering. “Where is my bride?” === Sapphire Rodriguez's life got turned upside down when she suddenly had to take her twin sister’s spot on her wedding day. When she thought nothing could be worse than the maltreatment she was getting from her family, her twin sister got involved in an accident a day before her wedding which caused her to go into a state of comatose and she had to be the substitute bride until the real bride wakes up to take back her place. When the billionaire who married her was smarter than she had expected, Sapphire knew that her life was never going to be easy because this husband of hers will not believe that she didn't cause her sister’s accident in order to take her place at her wedding.

"Tunjukan semuanya padaku, jangan buat semua uang yang ku hamburkan padamu sia-sia." Damon Gasendra Pria dominan yang di gadang-gadang manusia setengah dewa. Kaya dan tampan sejak lahir membuatnya menjadi seorang sadistik yang angkuh pun arogan. Penyandang nama Gasendra dan penerus Gasendra Group membuatnya menjadi orang paling berpengaruh nomor satu di Indonesia sejak digantikannya posisi sang Ayah di usianya yang masih tergolong muda. Kelebihan lainnya tentu saja, penampilan. Kabarnya, tidak ada satu pria pun di negara ini yang memiliki ketampanan melebihi dirinya. Mata coklat terangnya, rahang tegasnya, dan tubuhnya yang menjadi fantasi liar banyak wanita. Seluruh wanita rela menjilati sepatunya demi merasakan malam panas atau bahkan hanya terlelap di satu ranjang yang sama dengannya. Namun Damon tetaplah Damon si tanpa hati, tidak ada satupun wanita yang bisa membuatnya meniduri mereka lebih dari satu kali. Tidak ada satu pun pelacur kelas atas yang belum pernah membuka kakinya secara suka rela untuk Damon. Namun bagi Damon, pelacur adalah pelacur, yang harus di bayar atas apa yang mereka sajikan. Damon, dan perasaannya yang mati terhadap perempuan. Wendy Hanya seorang gadis tanpa nama belakang dengan gangguan Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) yang akan membuatnya meledak-ledak saat kesabarannya habis dan amarahnya memuncak. Namun begitu Wendy tetap sosok wanita tangguh yang sudah tidak asing lagi dengan rasa sakit sejak kecil. Bersama sang Kakak, Wendy merasa bisa menaklukkan dunia. Tanpa adanya orang tua dan harta yang melimpah tidak membuat Wendy gentar sedikitpun, baginya kehadiran sang Kakak cukup untuk menjadi bahan bakar penambah semangatnya dalam menjalani hari. Apa yang akan terjadi jika Wendy mengetahui dirinya telah di tukar oleh Kakaknya untuk menjadi wanita dari Damon si pria dominan? Dan apa yang akan Damon lakukan jika perasaan yang sudah terkubur selama 9 tahun lebih kini kembali muncul setelah pertemuan tidak sengajanya dengan Wendy? Akankah balas dendamnya berjalan lancar? Akankah pertemuan dua makhluk tuhan paling rupawan ini berjalan lancar? Akankah Damon yang dominan bisa menamengi Wendy si pengidap IED?

It was the fifth year of my engagement to Jake Zimmer. Just as we were preparing to get married, his first love came back. Suddenly, every promise he had made to me meant nothing. Because of her, he began to resent everything I did. That was when I realized I was nothing compared to the woman he truly loved. I was tired, so I let go. I gave them my blessing and walked away from Jake’s life for good. But then, he changed his mind. He came back in tears, begging me not to leave.

I was always different from my brothers; always more sensitive and perceptive. I never knew if this was a gift from the Goddess or not, but my brother, Alpha Kai, used my sixth sense to his advantage and that's what helped raise our pack to infamy. But in the end, it would be that sixth sense which led to my demise - dead before I could even face my mate and his betrayal. My soft heart led to my death, and my trusting nature helped the enemy get ahead with their plans. So here I am, sifting through my memories in the Other and watching my family as they continue to live their lives without me. All the while wishing I could be there with them. **** This is a companion novel to the Bratva Wolves Novels and is not a standalone. Do not read this book if you have not read The Bratva Wolves Collection first.

A town with a strange past. A group of teenagers with secrets to hide. A world inside a box and a man who should no longer exist. Will they ever find out where they truly belong?

(18+) Adakah wanita yang sebodoh diriku? membohongi diri lalu hidup dalam kebohonganku sendiri. Pergi adalah satu-satunya pilihan yang kamu berikan padaku. Tapi, kenapa kamu kembali dan memperkenalkan diriku dengan anak yang tidak mampu kubenci kehadirannya? Sesungguhnya apa yang kamu harapkan dariku? saat kita sama-sama tahu, ibu dari anak itu menginginkan dirimu seutuhnya. mencintaimu begitu menyakitkan, Ken. Sangat menyakitkan. ---------- baca dan menagislah bersama Arini.

I had poured my heart into planning the perfect wedding—for my female client. Then I turned a corner and saw her kissing my boyfriend at the stairwell. He chuckled softly. "No wonder you're my wife. You're stunning." She let out a soft laugh. "Your little secret girlfriend still does not know you're marrying me. She actually wished me happiness—can you believe it? So… when are you planning to tell her?" He tilted her chin and said, "Didn't we agree? Once we're married, we each live our own lives. Teresa is the love of my life. I hope you'll keep your mouth shut." She gave a snort of laughter and yanked playfully on his tie. "Relax, babe. As long as you keep treating me right, I won't stir up trouble." I felt like I had plunged into an ice bath. Face pale, hands trembling, I picked up my phone and texted my mentor: [I'm ready to take the transfer to Luminous City.] The reply came not long after: [Three days from now. We'll go together.]

"Darby.” My name comes out as a low snarl and I struggle to think. “I'm afraid you have me at a disadvantage, Alpha.”"That's how I like you.” This almost purrs. He shifts his weight to the thigh between mine, brushing against my clit and I tremble as agonizing pleasure spirals through me. His nostrils flare with his next breath and the purr is a low sensual growl. “The better to see to every pleasurable need you have.”Big bad devilishly sexy wolf. Oh shit.