From Ritual To Romance

Everyone in town knows Jeffrey Williams—the hometown star who went from small productions to Broadway and television fame. But after years in the spotlight, Jeff has returned home, craving the quiet of familiar streets and the comfort of community theater. Daniel Lewis, the assistant stage manager, never expected his latest show to come with a front-row seat to his longtime crush. Shy, meticulous, and still nursing the wounds of a past relationship, Daniel wants nothing more than to keep his head down and do his job. But when Jeff’s piercing blue eyes land on him, the stage lights aren’t the only thing leaving him breathless. As rehearsals stretch into late nights and the line between performance and reality begins to blur, Jeff and Daniel find themselves drawn into a connection neither of them anticipated. But with gossip swirling backstage, old insecurities rising, and Jeff facing new offers that could pull him away again, both men must decide— is this just a fleeting spotlight romance, or the start of something real when the curtain falls? A heartfelt, slow-burn M/M romance filled with stage banter, stolen glances, and the magic of love found in unexpected places.

To help Sean pay off his high-interest loans, I sold my house. He hugged me tightly, crying, and promised to marry me on next year's Valentine's Day. It happened to be Valentine's Day when I paid off the last of his debt. However, what I saw shattered me—he was in bed with another woman. He arrogantly mocked me: "What are you staring at? You're not much different from her, are you? Go buy some rubbers for us." That's when it hit me—he had lied to me. Later, I agreed to marry the man my parents had chosen for me before they passed away. On the wedding day, Sean and his friends came to mock me: "Ella, do you think that I'll marry you if you just wear a wedding dress and follow me around? You're so shameless!" However, everything changed when the priest announced the exchange of rings. At that moment, as Sean's uncle knelt and placed the ring on my finger, I saw a flash of fear in Sean's eyes.

As a lady , how would you feel if the person you turn out to love is younger than you? I am sure you will feel kind of awkward, right? This happens to be the same problem Hazel has to face ........ Meet Hazel Dakota a twenty one (21) year old high school drop out who tries so hard to make ends meet and also take care of her sick mother . She got a mouth watering offer to work as a personal maid to the son of a rich woman , Hardin Castillo and that was where it all started from.. But who is Hardin Castillo? Let's us meet him. he is a 18 years old teenager with a snubbish attitude, an ex Juvenile delinquent who doesn't give a damn about anyone. * What will happen when Hazel was falls hard for the teenager? Will he return her love? If yes , will she be able to tame him? Will Hardin be able to put his past behind him? Hmmmmh I am so curious ....... * Find out by reading this suspense filled story, AGE( it is just a number) .......

My future mother-in-law loved to twist the truth. She gave me 1,300 dollars as the wedding fund, then told everyone it was 130,000. All she did was take me to a jewelry store to try on a few pieces, yet she went around bragging that she had spent tens of thousands on me. I told myself it was fine. I was going to spend my life with my husband, not her. So I swallowed it. Until the night before the wedding. We had a minor argument, and he let it slip without thinking. "My family already spent 150,000 dollars just to marry you. What else do you want? "We've spent 130,000 just for the wedding. Anyone who didn't know better would think your family was selling a daughter." For a second, I could not even speak. That money had never passed through his hands. Both families had sat down and discussed it together. However, he believed every word his mother had said. He really thought I had taken some outrageously expensive wedding gifts. That was when it finally sank in how wrong I had been. So when my future mother-in-law sent me a pathetic 1,000 dollars for the wedding banquet, while telling everyone she had given me 15,000, I stopped holding back. On the wedding day, I swapped out the luxury banquet for instant noodles. Then, I played her stingy little transfer on a loop for all the guests to see.

Tidak hanya terkenal memiliki sikap dingin dan mimik angkuh di area profersionalnya, di lingkungan keluarga serta sosialnya pun demikian. Namun, tetap saja sosoknya sangat dielu-elukan oleh kaum hawa. Bahkan, banyak perempuan yang bermimpi ingin menjadi kekasih dari seorang Levin Adelard Adyatama. Seperti kebanyakan kaum hawa sebelumnya, Sandara Pramesthi Baskara pun sangat memuja Levin yang tak lain merupakan dosennya sendiri. Bahkan, ia selalu salah tingkah sendiri saat mengikuti kelas yang diberikan oleh laki-laki tersebut. Oleh karena sikapnya itu, tak jarang Levin pun selalu menyempatkan diri menyindirnya tanpa ampun. Siapa sangka, Levin dan Sandara terikat dalam sebuah hubungan yang tak biasa karena suatu kekhilafan sesaat. Dari hubungan tersebutlah semua penilaian akan sosok masing-masing terpatahkan satu sama lain. Akankah mereka bertahan dan melanjutkan hubungan tersebut atau memilih memutuskannya di tengah jalan?

The seventh time I planned to register for marriage with Piero Conrad, he didn't show up again. I was about to text him and ask when he would arrive when I stumbled upon his childhood friend's post. [Celebrating the 999th day since marrying my dear, from the past to the future, it's always been you.] The video showed a marriage certificate, with Piero's name listed as the husband. The registration date was May 20, three years ago. I realized that was why he never showed up those seven times. He was already married to someone else.

When Marcus lost the biggest deal to his enemy, Charles, he lost it all. He was angry and went on to lodge in a hotel. Octavia, who had always seen him online, went to serve him. Marcus was drunk and was vulnerable, so was she. They had sex and the next morning, Marcus was furious. He suddenly calmed down when he saw he had two deals which required women to win it. He didn't want to go in search of women because of his hate for them but because of the situation, he proposed a deal to Octavia

An arranged bride. An accidental claim. A love worth defying everything for. — When nerdy, bookish Elizabeth “Lizzie” Foster sets her eyes on Reese Blackwood at a wedding, she makes a wildly uncharacteristic decision. He’s going to be her first. Reese is charming, sexy, reckless, and far too attractive for his own good—the notorious son of a billionaire who’s never had to chase anyone in his life. But after one unforgettable moment, Lizzie thanks him politely… and tells him she hopes they never see each other again. For the first time, Reese is the one left wanting more. Fate, however, has other plans. Desperate to escape her controlling mother and finally claim her independence, Lizzie attempts a daring escape—only to be cornered at the airport before she can board her flight. With security closing in and her future slipping away, she does the only thing that comes to mind. She grabs Reese Blackwood after seeing him in the crowd, kisses him senseless, and announces to her mother and the world: “Meet my boyfriend. We’re getting married… and I’m pregnant.” Stunned—but spotting the perfect opportunity to defy his ruthless father and an arranged marriage with an unbearable woman he never wanted—Reese plays along. Now bound by a scandalous lie, a fake relationship, and a very public fake “pregnancy,” Lizzie and Reese are forced into a dangerous game of pretence. He’s hiding secrets that could destroy them both. She’s fighting for freedom she’s never had. And neither of them expected the biggest complication of all— Falling for each other might be the one lie they can’t survive. What could possibly go right?

Karla is trying to survive long enough in her pack to find her mate. When she is mated to the soon to be alpha of silver moon pack he rejects her on the spot. Karla get a second chance mate with the alpha of the Dark river pack. Will he be enough to help her get over the mental and physical abuse? Will he help her find her true self? karla wants to be loved for who she is and not what other want her to be. She wants to start fresh with a new life full of happness and love. When she discovers that she more then a normal she-wolf being around her can put her love ones at risk. Can love conquer all for this one she-wolf?

“What are you doing here?” Ryan’s voice cut through the air, his gaze locked on the one girl who had once been his greatest weakness, now his greatest enemy. For her, the last man she ever wanted to see was now her employer. --- Tessy, an orphan struggling to survive, once thought she found love during a summer with Ryan Smith. But one misunderstanding shattered everything. Branded a liar, called a leech, Tessy walked away, hating him as much as he hated her. Years later, fate plays its cruel hand. Tessy secures a high-paying maid job at the Smith mansion, only to discover the master of the house is Ryan himself. With no way to back out, she is forced to live and work under the same roof as the man who broke her heart. Now, in a world of betrayal, secrets, and revenge, love and hate collide once more.