Bittersweet A Novel

⚠️SPG  "Bulag na Pagmamahal: Ang Kwento ni Rheana Belmonte" Si Rheana Belmonte, 20 taong gulang—bulag, ngunit marunong magmahal. Sa kabila ng kanyang kapansanan, ibinuhos niya ang buong puso sa lalaking inakala niyang tagapagtanggol niya... si Darvey Gonsalo. Pero ang pag-ibig na inaakala niyang kanlungan, unti-unting naging impyerno. Nang dumating sa buhay nila si Cindy Buena, unti-unting naglaho ang halaga ni Rheana. Sa mismong tahanan nilang mag-asawa, nasaksihan niya—harapan—ang kababuyang ginagawa ng kanyang asawa’t kabit. Sa harap ng lipunan at ng pamilya ni Darvey, ibinaba siya sa pagiging isang katulong—walang karapatan, walang boses, at lalong walang dignidad. Ang masakit? Hindi lang siya binulag ng kapalaran, kundi pati ng pag-ibig. Hanggang kailan mananatiling martir si Rheana Belmonte? Lalaban ba siya sa sistemang sumira sa kanya—o mananatili siyang bulag habang tuluyang nilalamon ng karimlan ang kanyang mundo?

“Pipay!” galit na sigaw ng aking madrasta mula sa kanyang silid habang abala sa pag-aayos ng kanyang mukha. Halos magputok ang ugat sa kanyang leeg, na para bang ako ang dahilan ng lahat ng problema niya sa buhay. “Bakit po, Madam?” mahinahon kong sagot habang tuloy sa paglalampaso ng sahig. “Madam”—iyon ang itinawag niya sa akin mula pa noong una, at dahil sa takot, hindi ko na rin inusisa kung bakit. Ako nga pala si Piazza Fontana Vega, o mas kilala bilang Pipay. Dalawampu’t dalawang taong gulang na ako, ngunit hanggang Grade 5 lang ang naabot ko. Natigil ako sa pag-aaral noong mag-asawa muli ang aking ama. Simula noon, naging parang alipin na ako ng aking madrasta. Araw-araw, pareho lang ang eksena sa bahay. Ako ang gumagawa ng lahat ng gawain habang si Madam at ang kanyang anak na si Claire ay nag-e-enjoy sa luho ng buhay. Pero kahit ganoon, may lihim akong pangarap. Minsan, sa mga tahimik na gabi, iniisip ko kung darating ba ang araw na makakawala ako sa ganitong sitwasyon. “PIPAY!” muling sigaw ng aking madrasta, na tila mas nagiging galit pa. Agad kong iniwan ang mop at tumakbo sa kanyang kwarto. Kailangan kong magmadali. Kapag natagalan ako, mas matindi ang parusa. “Madam, may kailangan po ba kayo?” magalang kong tanong sa aking Madrasta. "Bakit ba ang bagal mong kumilos? HETO! Labhan mo pati ang damit ng anak ko!” sigaw niya, sabay hagis sa akin ng maruruming damit. Tumama ito sa aking mukha, pero wala akong nagawa kundi damputin ang mga ito. “Opo, Madam,” sagot ko, habang pinipigil ang pagbagsak ng luha.

Annalyn never expected her birthday to end in heartbreak nor to uncover this betrayal. But when she finds out that the man she had loved and sacrificed her entire life for is getting engaged to another woman, her world crumbles. But fate has other plans. A near-accident places her in the arms of Alexander Quinn…a grieving billionaire, guarded father, and her ex’s future brother-in-law. Offered a job as his son’s live-in nanny, Annalyn is torn between the pain of her past and the promise of something new. She was only meant to heal a child’s heart. But what happens when she starts to heal his father’s too?

WARNING: THIS BOOK CONTAINS EXPLICIT AND MATURED CONTENT, BDSM, AND SOME VIOLENCE. Like it hot, messy, and deliciously forbidden? You’re in the right place. This collection of short erotica serves up pulse-pounding passion, taboo cravings, and fantasies that push every boundary. This isn’t sweet romance. This is hunger - raw, reckless, and intoxicating. Between these pages, you’ll find stolen moments, dangerous liaisons, and fantasies that should probably stay hidden. But where’s the fun in that? Consider this your invitation to indulge - no judgments, just pleasure. Read at your own risk.

(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.

Falling in love was easy, but falling out of love was challenging for a foolish little fragile heart. Have you ever thought of reaching out to the stars for someone? To some, marriage is like a dream come true, but little did anyone know it would be someone's greatest nightmare. This is story follows a woman named Erina, who got a taste of bittersweet love. However, will she remain the Erina they once knew? Perhaps, someone different? Will the 'new' Erina be able to claim what's hers again as her journey to vengeance dawn!

A cruel destiny played a part with the lives of two lovers — Henry and Khana. Just when they are about to move on with their lives, fate decides to pull the string and let them meet in a tragic way. One has found solace in priesthood, while the other one is getting marriage. No one had an idea what’s in store for the future, a bittersweet reunion had turned their world upside down. Will the old flame burn the bridge and eat the two lovers alive? If loving one another is a sin, can two chained hearts turn against all odds?

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.

Meysa, penulis idealis yang hidup pas-pasan di rusun, mendadak viral setelah novelnya meledak di pasaran. Namun kegembiraannya runtuh ketika ia mengetahui editornya, Wildan, diam-diam mengubah novelnya menjadi novel erotis yang kini jadi fenomena. Marah, malu, tapi diam-diam menikmati popularitas yang datang tiba-tiba, Meysa terjebak antara benci dan penasaran pada editor dingin itu. Pertengkaran mereka berubah menjadi ketertarikan yang tak diakui, hingga masa lalu Meysa, mantan pacar toxic yang obsesif kembali menghantui. Saat reputasi Meysa goyah, terungkap pula bahwa Wildan masih terikat pernikahan dengan Alya, memicu drama dan fitnah yang mengguncang semuanya. Dalam dunia kreatif yang penuh intrik, Meysa dan Wildan harus memilih antara, bertahan pada kenyamanan lama, atau memperjuangkan cinta yang tumbuh dari kekacauan, kejujuran, dan luka masa lalu.

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!