Gemma Cruz-araneta

Fiona vanished ten years ago, walking away from her billionaire father, his new wife, and the stepbrother she refused to meet. She built a new life, married a man she trusted, and created a company from nothing—until the night she walked in on her husband and best friend in bed together. Devastated, she escaped to a bar, where one reckless kiss with a stranger led to a night of passion she could never forget. She never expected to see him again. She definitely didn’t expect him to be Rafael Velmera, her powerful new boss… and the stepbrother she never met. Neither of them knew the truth that night. Now, they are trapped in a world of secrets, betrayal, and a desire they should never feel. But Fiona is hiding more than just her name. She’s hiding a child… and a war is coming. Because the night she gave in to him didn’t just destroy her morals, It destroyed the lie her entire life was built on. And what she’s about to discover will change everything. What if the man she’s forbidden to love… is the only one who has ever truly been hers?

Maria Gemma Mendoza is an exceptional student and the student's head at Amarillo University. However, due to an allegation that his father may have embezzled cash from a large corporation. Amarillo pupils tarnished gemma's reputation. Until she ran across the King in an unforeseen circumstance, she later discovered her father, Edward, was the King's closest friend. The King pledged to help Gemma cleanse her father's name and return all they had lost.  In exchange for becoming the personal maid of the selected future King, Prince Augustus Cynfael Clemente, the unknown prince. The King admitted Gemma to the same school as the prince. Borstal International School, an exclusive school for boys, where Gemma was the sole female student. Many people were taken aback by her arrival, but Gemma's existence in Prince Augustus' life infuriated him. Prince believed harming and torturing Gemma would be the best way to get rid of her. That will ultimately lead to him falling for Gemma. Tormenting to caring, from caring to love ... Will you breach the King's sacred rule? Can you say I do if he wasn't meant to be with you?

After being locked away her entire life for her protection, Esme is finally let loose on the world. Being half vampire half human in a new world of mean girls and social expectations leaves her unprepared. Luckily for her, she had a guardian ready and waiting to help her through the challenges. Will finding out the identity of her guardian turn out to be her greatest difficulty of all?

Terkadang Gemma suka bertanya-tanya, kutukan apa yang menimpa negara tempatnya tinggal. Elenio adalah sebuah negara kecil yang indah di samudra pasifik selatan. Tidak ada yang aneh dengan negara ini, kecuali satu hal. Negara ini melarang penduduknya untuk keluar pada malam hari. Semua karena makhluk malam yang berkeliaran, tanpa ada yang tahu pasti seperti apa wujud mereka. Pertemuan Gemma dengan seorang lelaki tampan yang pendiam, serta sikap sahabatnya, Jonathan, menuntun Gemma untuk menyingkap misteri yang menyelimuti Elenio. Sampai akhirnya Gemma mulai menyadari bahwa kutukan negara ini berkaitan erat dengan dirinya.

“You think I care for what happens to my life?” “The last thing that is certain to happen to all humans is death. There’s nothing to be afraid of.” * Gemma thought that in her life she would never go out while Elenio’s sky was still dark. But after she moved to Ayria, the capital of Elenio, she had that opportunity. Living in a country that has a curfew, Gemma and the millions of people in Elenio never get to enjoy the atmosphere after sunset. Elenio is a beautiful small country in the South Pacific Ocean. At first glance, this country looks like an ordinary country, but actually, this little country holds a big thing: Draconian. Night creatures that roam and kill humans. Of all the inhabitants of Elenio, only the Arcthurian, a special force formed to fight the Draconians, had ever seen the figure of this monstrous creature. Gemma’s work at a nightclub, a forbidden place in Elenio, the actions of her childhood best friend, Jonathan, and Gemma’s encounter with a mysterious handsome man, brings Gemma to be involved in Archturian. Until finally Gemma finds out that the curse of this country is closely related to her.

Gemma Calista wanita sederhana yang berasal dari kampung, saat seorang dudu kaya beranak empat depan rumahnya melamarnya dan memberikan mahar yang tinggi . Karena orang tua Gemma miskin dengan cepat orang tuanya menerima dan setuju untuk menikah . Gemma menikah dan dibawa ke Jakarta ternyata selama berutangga Ema di jadikan layaknya pembantu di rumah sang suami. Tugasnya hanya menjaga dan merawat anak-anak sambungnya. Bukan hanya itu, kenyataan pahit juga harus ia terima, anak yang dilahirkan diberikan suaminya pada orang kaya dan ia akan dilenyapkan. Gemma berhasil selamat ia berjuang untuk mendapatkan anaknya kembali. Hingga seorang tetangga menawarkan kerja sama padanya. “Jadilah Istri kedua untuk saya dan Lahirkan anak untukku, maka aku akan membantumu,” ujar pria tersebut. “Saya sudah menikah dan memiliki suami, mana mungkin jadi istri keduamu,” tolak Gemma. Maukah Gemma menerima tawaran tetangganya? Bisakah Gemma mendapatkan anaknya kembali? Ikuti kisahnya ya

Gemma Stone is an assassin with a mission. She had run away from home when she found out that her mate— Alpha Brook of Willow Tree Pack— was cheating on her with her best friend. He rejected her and almost killed her for uncovering the secret that night. Gemma had nowhere else to go until she was recruited by a dangerous faction of rogues— the Akari League. Now the Akari League have their eyes on one thing alone: the Wolf throne of the Suro Kingdom. However, the lycan ascending the throne was rumored to be a god with extraordinary powers. It would be impossible to bring him down. But they know his weakness and plan to exploit it. To do this, Gemma is put on the mission. The plan was simple— gain the king's trust and slay him at his lowest. However, there was a slight issue: this Alpha king was Gemma's second chance mate.

Gemma forced Jethro Thompson to marry her, thinking that the marriage of her own choice would be happy and rosy, but it was the exact opposite. Gemma persisted in maintaining this failed marriage because her love for Jethro Thompson was too great, she was too in love with this man. Until one day her father's company goes bankrupt and Jethro Thompson brings back a woman who closely resembles Gemma. Jethro Thompson's cruelty and betrayal caused Gemma to lose faith in this marriage completely, she wanted a divorce. Jethro Thompson kills her dying father on her deathbed in front of her. Years later, Gemma, in the presence of her son and Jethro Thompson, committed suicide on a cliff. Her last words as she jumped down with her husband: “You forced me to witness my father's death, so I made your son witness his mother's death!”

~HIATUS~ BUKU KEDUA DARI SERI THE ARC Buku pertama: The Arc: Elenio Dua tahun berlalu semenjak tragedi yang terjadi di Elenio. Gemma yang hidup di ambang kebangkrutan menerima tawaran dari Archturian untuk bergabung dalam divisi tak resmi mereka: Alkalurops. Alih-alih mendapatkan jalan keluar dari permasalahannya, Gemma mengalami hal yang tidak terduga semenjak bergabung dengan Alkalurops; ia berulangkali melakukan kesalahan dan kehilangan kemampuannya dalam bertarung. Hal ini membuatnya mendapatkan hukuman dan harus kembali ke Fiend. Situasi semakin parah saat terungkap bahwa Draconian tidak benar-benar musnah dari Elenio… dan ternyata kekuatan Lanaya yang ada dalam diri Gemma tak sepenuhnya hilang. Mampukah Gemma mengatasi kekuatan yang perlahan menghancurkan dirinya? Dan bagaimana masa depan Elenio di tengah serangan Draconian yang semakin ganas?

Three years ago Gemma started working for Richardson Worldwide. For the first twelve months, she worked hard until her boss, Larry Richardson, started to notice her. She didn't want to fall for her boss, but Gemma did anyway. And when one day they had a one-night stand she was helplessly drowning in her feelings. Everything was heavenly, up until the day Larry stop fighting for their love. Feeling her unrequited love, Gemma decided to quit working for him. She started dating another guy only to have fate reunite her again with Larry. Gemma didn't expect to work for him again. She didn't expect to fall for him again. Not when he had hurt her. Not when he had left her heart torn in pieces. Will he find out the big secret she was hiding from him? Will they get back together? Will he love her in the end? Warning ⚠️ R-Rated for 18+ due to strong, explicit language, depression, and sexual content*