Contract Marriage

“There’s something else, and I’m curious to know what it is.” His face inched closer to my neck, and he inhaled deeply. My grip on my purse tightened, my heart pounding against my chest as I fought the urge to whimper and curl into his chest. “There’s something about you that entrances me, but I can’t quite put my finger on it.” “If this is an attempt to coax me into accepting your proposal, you’re wasting your time. I will not marry you.” ~ ‘Alphas are heartless and egoistic creatures. They view us, omegas, as mere playthings for their twisted desires. You must never, under any circumstances, associate yourself with an alpha. It’s better to be dead than to cross paths with one.’ Those words were Arielle’s guiding principle in a ruthless world where Alphas dominated, Betas served, and Omegas—despite their intimate connection with the Alphas—were treated as nothing more than objects of desire. But when Alpha Raphael materializes out of thin air and offers her a substantial sum of money to be his contractual bride, Arielle is torn between holding onto her beliefs and sacrificing them to save her ailing mother. Arielle is left with no choice but to marry him, and although she is determined to harbor animosity towards her new spouse, there’s something about him that draws her in. However, when demonic creatures hellbent on destruction threaten her new life, will Arielle put her resentment towards Raphael aside and assist him? And what dark secret does her mother keep hidden that ensures the death of all her loved ones with each passing day?

Blurb Lala tak pernah menyangka kalau membela seorang anak yang dirundung teman-temannya mengantarkannya pada Aiden, laki-laki yang telah menghancurkan hatinya delapan tahun silam. Pertemuan itu kembali membawa luka. Aiden yang merasa bersalah berusaha meminta maaf dengan seribu cara, tapi hal yang paling Lala inginkan adalah menjauhi Aiden, sejauh-jauhnya. Usaha Lala berujung sia-sia karena Aiden memiliki hal yang paling Lala perlukan. Uang. Lala perlu uang untuk biaya pengobatan ibunya. Untuk mendapatkan uang itu, Lala harus menikah kontrak dengan Aiden. Ujung-ujungnya dia harus ikhlas hatinya kembali porak-poranda. Dia terlambat menyadari kalau dia jatuh cinta lagi dan kembali terluka oleh orang yang sama.

"I'll marry you not because I love you, but because I need you to forget." —Zyler Wade Williams. "I agreed to marry you not because I love you, but because I need your money." —Janna Faith Guevarra. ___ College pa lang ay hindi na magkasundo ang magkaklaseng Janna at Wade. Kilalang maldita at mailap sa lalaki si Janna samantalang badboy at babaero naman si Wade, bagay na dahilan kung bakit hindi sila magkasundo. A year after their graduation, nagulantang ang lahat ng kanilang mga kaklase matapos malaman na ikakasal na ang dalawa. Marami ang katanungang gumulo sa lahat kung paanong biglang nagbago ang ihip ng hangin at bakit biglang may kasalang nangyari sa pagitan ng dalawa na daig pa ang aso't pusa noong nasa kolehiyo pa lamang sila.

[WWARNING: MATURE CONTENT] "I... I'm not sure what I'm asking for," Serena admitted. "But I know I want you. Even if it scares me to death." Her voice trembled slightly. His hand covered hers, pressing it more firmly against his hardened length. "Tell me to stop. Tell me now, or I won't be able to hold back." his tone was both a challenge and a plea. Serena swallowed hard, her heart pounding in her chest at the electric tension between them. "I don't want you to stop," she breathed, barely recognizing her own voice. His eyes darkened even more. So much so that the ambers in them completely disappeared. He gnashed his teeth so hard as he fought for control. Serena could feel the tension radiating off him in waves like a spring ready to snap. "You don't know what you're doing to me," he growled roughly. She bit her lip, both thrilled and intimidated by the raw need in his voice. Her fingers trailed along the hard line of his jaw, feeling the slight stubble there. "Show me," she challenged. His breathing grew even more ragged. Serena could see the struggle on his face - the battle between his overwhelming desire and his need to protect her from his own intensity. "I could hurt you," he warned again. "I'm not sure I can ever be gentle with you. I’m rough. My kind of sex is brutal." --------- Serena's life hit rock bottom when she caught her husband cheating on her with her best friend. She decided to lose herself in a bar, hoping to wash away her pain. However, life has this funny way of messing up plans – she ended up in a one-night stand that only added more trouble to her already chaotic reality.

Devita, seorang gadis biasa yang harus menikah dengan seorang pria bangsawan (Andre) yang memiliki harta dan martabat setinggi langit. Tak ada yang mencintai Devita di lingkungan keluarga Andr, termasuk dari pihak keluarga Ibu dan Ayahnya Andre sendiri yang sengaja memang ingin memisahkan cinta kedua insan ini. Dapatkah Devita bertahan dengan keegoan yang dimiliki Andre serta keluarganya? Mampukah Devita mempertahankan pernikahan dalam kondisi sulit?

Sylvester Norman, the cold unfeeling heir of Norman Holdings proposes a contract marriage to save a business partner, due to family pressures for him to get married before receiving his inheritance. Monica falls prey in the bid to save her brother's business.However, when Monica returns after separating from Sylvester for five years, she meets a totally different person. Sneak peak: Sylvester ambled close to her. His face was a few inches from hers. Monica's heart panged in her chest. His lips were close to hers, she felt she was finally going to have the kiss she craved. She closed her eyes at the feel of his hot breath on her neck. Whichever way, when Sly spoke, she felt her breath cease. "Then sign the divorce papers."

Selen dan Xenon terpaksa harus menikah muda, karena sebuah insiden yang terjadi di apartement Xenon. Hal ini terjadi di luar dugaan mereka. Xenon seorang siswa yang cuek, ia gitaris sekaligus vokalis band Lantan. Sementara Selen merupakan siswi yang angkuh dan bawel, membuat pernikahan mereka sangatlah tidak mudah untuk dijalani. Kejadian satu malam di apartement itu, membuat mereka harus menjadi sepasang suami-istri. Sebuah rahasia terjebaknya mereka di dalam apartement mulai terungkap. Sosok Vanadium datang pada kehidupan mereka, di mana dia adalah mantan kekasih Xenon. Dia tak sendiri, Zirconium mantan kekasih Selen pun ikut datang untuk mengganggu kehidupan rumah tangga mereka. Akankah Xenon dan Selen mampu mempertahankan hubungan mereka? Atau ... mereka bercerai dan kembali pada masa lalunya?

Deusa is the one who brings the contract of help, causing the tragic fate of the girl to be changed to a new page. She drew for the identity of the girls rich and impressive features in human life. Only a pity, for the unfortunate villains who have been carpeted by her.

After a relentless climb in the financial world, Isabelle Wakefield is on the brink of a monumental merger that could cement her as a Wall Street icon. However, the deal hinges on her being married. Enter Damien Blackwood, a ruthless billionaire known for his unyielding negotiations. He agrees to a short-term marriage contract, seeing a chance to expand his empire. Their intense chemistry and clashing personalities spark a passionate bond, challenging their views on love and authority. Isabelle's tenacity captivates Damien, while she is drawn to the empathy beneath his arrogant exterior. As their professional and personal lives intertwine, they must decide if their temporary agreement can evolve into a lasting relationship, overcoming their fears to embrace a shared future.

Aceia Louise Christenson was living her life to the fullest. She was using her family wealth to live her lavish life, but that ended when she got into a scandal: "You were kissing a married man. What were you thinking? I didn't raise you as a family wrecker." That was what her father said, and she knew that she was doomed. But what makes her feel more wretched is when she hears about her father's decision. "You need to marry Hudson Blake Vasco—" In other words, she needed to get married to a stranger in order to clear her name. She knew that doing that would cost her freedom. Would she allow it to happen or just run away? Hudson Blake Vasco was the successor of the Vasco chain of hotels and Rixco Wine enterprises; he was bound to marry Aceia Louise Christenson as per his father's order. He doesn't have a choice but to obey because of what he did two years ago. But the question is, would Hudson tie the knot to a woman who only brings a bad image to her family's name or just think of another way? What will happen if the two meet? Would it be romantic or a disaster? What if what happened two years ago happened again but was even worse?