Good Novel

Steve Hart harus menelan pahitnya hidup ketika terus-menerus menerima perlakuan buruk dari keluarga istrinya. Semua berawal dari keputusannya menerima pernikahan kontrak yang diajukan oleh keturunan keluarga kaya. Awalnya, Steve sempat berpikir untuk bertahan saja sampai kontrak itu berakhir. Namun tak disangka, sebuah “sistem” muncul dalam hidupnya, sebuah kekuatan misterius yang memberinya kesempatan untuk bangkit dan membebaskan diri dari kehidupan menyedihkan yang selama ini menjeratnya.

Ketika Rangga, seorang pemuda berandalan, tiba-tiba dihadapkan pada kenyataan kehamilan Ratu--temannya, hidupnya dalam sekejap berubah. Dengan trauma masa lalu dan rencana child-free, Ratu terjebak dalam dilema yang mengancam masa depannya. Cover by Canva Sementara Rangga berjuang melawan rasa bersalah dan ketidaksiapan untuk menjadi ayah, keduanya harus menghadapi pilihan sulit yang akan menentukan nasib mereka. Apakah mereka akan menemukan jalan untuk saling mendukung, atau terjebak dalam keputusan yang keliru? "Lebih Dari Sekedar Pernikahan", adalah kisah tentang cinta, tanggung jawab, dan penerimaan diri di tengah badai kehidupan. Siapkah mereka menghadapi konsekuensi dari pilihan yang dibuat? Temukan jawabannya dalam novel ini!

Even before marrying Wayne Cooper, I knew he had a fierce sister-in-law. He would always tell me to never get into a fight with her. After we marry, we spend Christmas Eve at his parents' house for the first time. I'm forced to bustle around in the kitchen as I prepare a feast for over a dozen people. Meanwhile, Wayne's family lounges in the living room. They chatter away while enjoying the fruits I've washed and sliced. As I place the last dish on the table, Wayne's brother and sister-in-law, Kyle Cooper and Lucy Wren, arrive. When I want to take my seat, I discover there isn't one for me. That's when Lucy snorts and says sarcastically, "I heard you're a good wife who's obedient and easygoing, Melanie. I have to say that your cooking is… mediocre, though." This infuriates me. I'm about to retort when she turns to my mother-in-law. She says, "I think you should do the cooking from now on, Gloria. Your food is delicious…"

My dormmate invites me to a college mate's engagement party. I choose an expensive tailor-made gown for the occasion. When I arrive at the hotel, I see several of my former classmates are already there. Everyone looks like they're doing well—they're wearing expensive clothing. Someone is even wearing something from a luxury brand. As soon as I enter the private room, a familiar classmate rolls her eyes at me. "Look at who it is—the woman who was once the most outstanding student in our class. You're dressed so plainly for such an important occasion." Everyone is circled around the classmate who's wearing something from a luxury brand. They ignore me. Only our former class monitor clinks glasses with me and consoles me softly. "It's good enough that you're here. You're dressed plainly, but don't give up. You'll succeed one day." I sip my wine and smile. "My outfit may not be too opulent, but it's an expensive, tailor-made piece. It's 100% handcrafted by a master designer."

Luna Aulia dan Jaya Baya adalah sepasang suami istri. Hasil perjodohan yang di sebabkan oleh hutang budi keluarga Luna dengan Jaya Baya. Lalu bagaimana awal dari rumah tangga mereka berdua? Akanlah kisah keduanya sama seperti di dunia novel? Saling membenci lalu jatuh cinta? Atau malah sebaliknya mereka jatuh cinta sejak awal? Jika iya. Bagaimana nasib kelanjutan rumah tangga keduanya? Akankah rumah tangga keduanya bertahan sampai akhir hayat? Atau malah hancur di tengah-tengah karena orang ketiga? Atau hancur karena keegoisan Luna yang ingin mengejar mimpinya kuliah di korea?

Kehidupan Layla berubah drastis setelah sang suami meninggal. Di tengah kesedihan mendalam, ia harus menghadapi berbagai tantangan sebagai seorang janda muda. Mertua yang selalu menindas, hingga munculnya Raffa, seorang pria dari masa lalunya, semakin memperumit keadaan. Rahasia terpendam dan konflik tak terelakkan mewarnai kisah "Layla dan Raffa," sebuah novel drama yang penuh liku dan ketegangan.

"Shut down for rectification, fined $500,000, plus $300 compensation per customer. That’s the penalty from the Food Safety Bureau. Let’s see if you dare serve us gutter oil again!” Yves Larson, a part-timer at a construction site, sends me a provocative text purposefully, as though he's worried that I don't know what's going on. I just stare at the sign that says "closed for renovation", which is hung on the front door of my eatery. Never would I expect that the budget eatery that I've opened for the sake of the workers will be transformed into a blade that's aimed at me, thanks to the very same workers. That night, I sit in the apartment that my dad has left to me before his death. There, I spend the whole night smoking. Early the next morning, I head over to the bank and withdraw the money left behind by my dad, which is 260 million dollars. Half a month later, my eatery is open for business again. Work resumes at the construction site as well. Yves leads the construction workers to the restaurant at lunch. "I've taught him a good lesson last time. This time, I'm very sure that he won't have the guts to serve us cheap food made of shitty ingredients!" What he doesn't know is that the original eatery is already demolished. In its place stands a luxurious five-star restaurant. I stand in front of the main entrance as I perform a welcoming gesture to the workers. "This is a five-star restaurant that offers a private dining experience to you. The minimum bill for each table is 4000 dollars. You're welcome to dine here."

Sequel Novel Tante, Mau kan jadi Mamaku? Menurut Kalian, lebih seram mana? Dikejar mbak Kun-kun, poci pake batik, tuyul gondrong, atau ... pertanyaan kapan nikah? Hayoo pilih yang mana? Kalau aku sih pilih .... Kepo, ya? Baca aja di sini ... jangan lupa kasih bintang 5 ya ....

My girlfriend found out that my water bottle cost $30,000. She then demanded I buy her father an $8 million luxury apartment in the city center. I politely refused. She said furiously, “Don’t be so stingy! He’ll be your father-in-law someday. What’s wrong with getting a head start on being a good son-in-law?” She even compiled all of our expenses during our relationship into a PowerPoint presentation and demanded we split everything. “If splitting everything equally is too much trouble for you, then just cover it all. You can afford it! “My family and I have already discussed it. I’ll give you a one-dollar gift. It means you're my only one. How perfect is that?” When she noticed I was silent, she played her final card. “If you can’t agree, then let’s forget about getting married. “You’ll never see me, your darling baby, ever again!” I looked at the detailed list of expenses on the screen. It even included $2 she had spent on a bus ride to see me. I smiled and said, “Sure. I’ll give you a $143-million gift, with more romantic meaning. And I’ll buy that apartment for your father right now.”

After I bought my new home outright, my relatives organized a housewarming party to celebrate. During dinner, my nephew Leo suddenly said, “You’re just a spinster living alone in a huge apartment. What do you need all that space for? I happen to be getting married soon. That’s a huge deal. You should transfer the place to me. I’ll even cover the transfer fee.” I was stunned. “Are you out of your mind?” His mother Linda said, “How can you be so ungrateful? Him using your place for his newlywed life is doing you a favor. It’ll bring you good luck! Other people would jump at the chance!” The son and mother were united against me. “Anyway, tomorrow’s a great day. Grab the property deed and come with us to transfer ownership!” I rejected them without hesitation and called them crazy. Who knew they would get so furious that they would storm into my brand-new apartment and go on a rampage, smashing everything in sight. They even said smugly, “We need to show you our family doesn’t get pushed around! Go ahead and call the police! What proof do you even have that it was us?” What they did not know was that I had installed surveillance cameras on the day I moved in.