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"I hate you! You are not our mother!" Melissa staggered back, bewildered. " Did... Did you hear him?" She gasped, pointing at their youngest child. Jaden smirked, his head tilting to the side. "Of course, he isn't wrong anyway." She sacrificed everything for him and moved from being the wealthy, respected heiress to a neglected wife of a bankrupt man. Despite Jaden's poor background and past marriage, Melissa stayed with him and his children and helped him build his business back to its feet to the point of raising it to be recognized as her family's rival company. She thought the roses would finally be given to her, she thought Jaden Oscar would love her more than he did when they had nothing, but reality crushed her hopes. Just a few years after her husband's success, he returned home with another woman, whom he claimed to be the children's mother. Melissa was left with nothing, no children, no man to reciprocate her love, no family. Standing alone under the rain with her eyes fixed on a house once called her home, Melissa swore to take revenge on everyone who had hurt her, most especially, her dear husband, Jaden Oscar.

Opposites attract in this sexy South Beach new adult romance From the moment party planner Adam Beller locks eyes with sexy Cuban-American builder Javier Marisco at a Miami Beach Publix, sparks fly. Though they come from different worlds, neither can resist the immediate, magnetic pull between them. Over stargazer lilies and passionate lovemaking, Adam and Javier fall hard and fast. But their relationship is soon tested by the shadows hanging over Javier's life - his traditional Latin background that makes him fearful of living as an out gay man, family tensions, and the shady business dealings of Adam's biggest client. To build a future together, carefree Adam must learn to knuckle down and fight for what matters most, while reserved Javier must find the courage to step fully into the light. Watching these opposites attract, grow, and find their way will keep you breathlessly turning pages. Funny, sexy, heartfelt and engaging, Mi Amor follows Adam and Javier on an emotional rollercoaster ride from South Beach to New Jersey and back again, as they learn to balance their differences, face their fears, and commit to a life together. If you love a steamy yet substantial m/m romance, pick up this satisfying standalone novel from Neil S. Plakcy.

“Bumi ini nyaris musnah. Tapi, bukankah itu lebih baik?” ucap gadis muda dengan tatapan kosong. Beberapa kali ia mengumpat dan memukul kepalanya. Tapi ia sadar, semuanya tidak akan sama seperti yang ia harapkan. Ia berpikir dan mulai tertawa, akankah semua yang terjadi, biarlah terjadi begitu saja. Tidak perlu ada perubahan. “Hahaha, untuk apa aku membantu mereka? Jika memang mereka mati, bukankah itu takdir?” ucap gadis itu sekali lagi. Bulir air mata tak bisa terhentikan kali ini. Saat itu, berpasang-pasang mata mungil menatap dengan penuh harap. Namun, gadis muda itu hanya bisa menyalahkan dirinya atas apa yang telah terjadi. Ia sadar, semua hal berharga dalam hidupnya sudah tidak ada. Ia sadar, bahwa apa yang ia lakukan bertahun-tahun lalu, akan berakhir seperti ini. Namun apa daya seorang gadis muda yang hanya ingin membuat semuanya baik-baik saja. Yang ia tau, di dalam lubuk hatinya hanya ada tekad untuk terus berjuang. Ya, inilah mimpi Liana, gadis muda itu.Cover edit by Canva, background by pexel.

Audrey, dressed simply with her golden hair hidden under a faded cap, appeared to be a struggling young woman. However, she was actually the daughter of a wealthy tycoon, living in secrecy to avoid those who only sought her fortune. Tired of being valued for her money rather than for who she was, Audrey pretended to be from a poor background in search of true love. In this disguise, she met Alan, a charming architect with big dreams. Their love flourished, and they married in a small, nature-filled ceremony, away from her luxurious life. Unfortunately, their bond began to unravel when Audrey secretly hired Alan as CEO of her father’s company, hoping to help him succeed. While he initially thrived, the ambition that came with the position changed him, and he grew distant. Heartbroken, Audrey discovered that Alan had found comfort in another woman, believing her to be the true tycoon’s daughter. This betrayal left Audrey questioning love itself. Just when she was ready to give up, Michael entered her life. A kind-hearted aspiring businessman, he appreciated Audrey for who she truly was and urged her to embrace her identity, emphasizing that love is about connection, not status. How will Audrey reveal her true identity? What will happen to her ungrateful husband and those against her?

At the height of her ballet career, Sienna’s life was brutally shattered when her ex-boyfriend maliciously broke her legs. She fell into despair, and when she climbed to the rooftop to end it all, I was the one who saved her. I gave up a million-dollar salary for her sake. I spent ten years as her golden agent watching her starting from a background actor and becoming a superstar. When she reached the pinnacle of fame, she publicly declared her love for me. Our love story was hailed as the last fairy tale of the entertainment industry. I stood by her through her lows, and she held my hand through the glory. However, on the day I proposed… Her ex-boyfriend stormed in and publicly claimed that Sienna was carrying his child. His face was full of arrogance, and his eyes brimmed with provocation. “Every night, she throws herself at me like an animal. “You think she loves you? Her heart, her mind, it’s all mine.” I felt as if I had been struck by lightning. My mind went blank. I turned to Sienna. She pressed her lips together, remained silent and offered no explanation. At that moment, my heart shattered into pieces.

Born into a blended family, Chantelle grew up on the sidelines, raised with love by her grandmother after her mother's death. Shut out by her father Gérard, dominated by his new wife Rhonda, and relegated to the background behind her pretentious stepsister Mégane, she learned to survive in silence. When her grandmother is diagnosed with a terminal illness, Chantelle's world crumbles. With no family support and overwhelmed by medical bills, she accepts a desperate proposition: one hundred nights for one million euros, with a wealthy man whose identity she will never know. The rules are simple. A blindfold over her eyes, a stranger's touch, and silence. He never speaks. She never sees. He leaves her with anonymous bank transfers... and the haunting scent of his perfume as her only memory. Twelve nights pass. Then, forced by her father to attend a family dinner, Chantelle comes face to face with Mégane's fiancé: Collen Wilkerson—the cold, unapproachable CEO of the powerful corporation where she works as a simple employee. He is a man she knows only from a distance. Arrogant. Untouchable. But when he steps closer, a familiar scent wraps around her, and the world stops. It's his perfume. The same as the masked man. She has already spent twelve nights in his arms. And there are still eighty-eight to go.

Seperti kebanyakan gadis yang tinggal di desa Redan, Kalling Saharuddin atau yang biasa dipanggil Aling melepas masa lajangnya setelah menamatkan pendidikan Sekolah Menengah Atas. Perkenalan yang singkat tidak lantas membuat Aling tidak mencintai pria hitam manis bertubuh tinggi anak kampung sebelah dengan sangat dalam. Karena cinta bodohnya akhirnya Aliang kehilangan orang-orang yang ia kasihi. Pengkhianatan itu seperti penyakit kanker, tak terlihat tapi lukanya diam-diam mengakar di setiap cela, membelenggu dan menghitamkan hati. Demikianlah luka yang Aling rasakan setelah pria yang ia agungkan layaknya Dewa tanpa hati mendua. Untuk menghilangkan rasa sakit yang mematikan sanubarinya, Aling memutuskan meninggalkan desa kelahiran. Sama halnya burung yang terbang jauh, pada akhirnya akan kembali ke sarang. Begitu juga dengan Aling, dua belas tahun meninggalkan kampung halaman Aling kembali demi memperkenalkan pria kota yang telah menawarkan mahligai rumah tangga bahagia kepada keluarganya. Dan ketika ia kembali, luka yang telah mengering, pelan-pelan mulai berdarah. "Mari kita bahagia. Bahagia dengan tidak bersama. Aku membencimu, hingga setiap sendi dalam tubuhku seakan terbakar ketika melihatmu." "Jangan lupa Ling, dalam tubuh seseorang... Mengalir darah kita berdua. Darahku dan darahmu. Jangan terlalu membenciku." ***

Vania Larasati Atmaja dulunya seorang cewek popular di SMA. Laras cantik, kaya dan menarik, the girl every boys dream about type. Di malam kelulusan, seorang pria culun mengatakan cinta pada Laras, namun ia menolak mentah-mentah. Seperti sebuah pertunjukan, uangkapan cinta pria itu mengundang gelak tawa para mata siswa yang melihat. Laras sangat malu, sehingga ia membenci pria culun itu lebih dari apapun. Alfian Bahardhika hampir bunuh diri karena meratapi nasibnya yang malang. Tumbuh dan besar dari keluarga miskin yang banyak hutang,membuat ia sering kali merasa insecure dan menarik diri dari lingkungan. Alfian menyukai Laras sejak pertemuan pertama di ospek sekolah. Suatu hari di hari kelulusan sekolah, ia memberanikan diri untuk mengatakan cinta. Namun, perasaannya itu di tolak mentah- mentah. Bak ketiban rezeki nomplok, keluarga Alfian jadi kaya mendadak. Ayahnya mendapat warisan dari majikan tempat dimana beliau dulu bekerja. Saat itu Alfian berusaha menata hidupnya, mengembalikan rasa percaya diri dan melupakan Laras. Mereka berdua bertemu lagi dalam pernikahan di atas kertas hitam putih. Siapa sangka Laras menyetujui lamaran Alfian hanya karena ingin menebus hutang-hutang Kakaknya.

Amitha Kanyaah, setelah mengalami kesialan beruntun dirinya jatuh hati dengan Bos Besar--musuh yang seharusnya ia benci. Lelaki berparas rupawan itu penyebab keluarganya hancur dan hilang, kembali ke pelukan semesta. Lelaki itu yang membuat Akademi menuduhnya berkhianat pada negara. Lelaki itu pula yang menyuruh para bawahannya menyiksanya sepanjang hari juga malam. Lelaki itu pula yang hampir merenggut harga diri dan nyawanya. Bagaimana mungkin Amitha Kanyaah bisa jatuh cinta? * "Bos Besar tidak sejahat itu, Kanyaah. Menyerahlah!" pinta lelaki berjas putih, Domanic Elf. . "Aku tidak mengerti kenapa kamu masih hidup setelah penyiksaan ini. Aku yang menyiksamu saja lelah." Mendesah. "Tidak mau mengakui saja?" tanya Gelegar Awan. . "Gadis sialan. Kamu membuatku ingin merobek perutmu dan memasukan semua ini langsung ke dalam lambung!" umpat Qi Shaoyun. . Amitha Kanyaah hanya memejamkan mata dan menutup telinganya. Dia ingin bertahan. Hingga matanya terbuka, kini bukan lelaki serba hitam atau serba putih yang mendatanginya. Dia mengenakan jubah hijau kelam dengan topi bundar. Terdapat tongkat kecil di tangannya. Dalam satu tatapannya, Amitha Kanyaah membeku. "Setelah hampir setengah tahun hidup penuh siksaan. Haruskan aku menyerah dengan lelaki di depannya! Sungguh memalukan."

Jika ditanya siapa sosok yang paling ingin dinikahi oleh gadis-gadis Victoria, maka jawabannya hanya ada satu. Xavier George Sanders Dia adalah Duke termuda victoria yang diangkat menjadi Duke di usia 10 tahun. Mewarisi dua darah biru sekaligus membuat Xavier kian populer. Popularitasnya sebagai Duke sekaligus Panglima perang Victoria bahkan digadang-gadang melebihi popularitas putra mahkota Victoria sendiri, Jayden George Sebastian. Tapi sejatinya, tak ada yang sempurna di dunia ini. Xavier yang dianggap sempurna pun bahkan punya cacat. Karena diantara semua perempuan kalangan atas Victoria. Xavier harus menikah dengan Catalina Ruth Spencer, wanita yang dijuluki gagak hitam Victoria. Catalina dikenal sebagai salah satu wanita yang paling tidak diinginkan oleh pria mana pun. Apalagi setelah skandalnya dengan banyak pria terekspos di berita harian Victoria. Malang. Catherine yang menulis buku berjudul Royal Scandal itu harus masuk ke novelnya sendiri menggantikan Catalina asli yang mati konyol karena cinta gilanya pada putra mahkota Victoria. Lalu, bagaimana Catherine akan menjalani kehidupan Catalina selanjutnya? "Tidak baik mengatakan ini. Tapi sepertinya sebentar lagi aku memang akan mati. Pertukaran jiwa, sialan!"