Guoba Standing Up

Karen, a feisty coffee delivery girl, accidentally spills coffee on Henry, a cold-hearted CEO, when she trips on her way to deliver to his company's secretary. Their heated encounter turns into a verbal sparring match, with Karen standing up for herself despite Henry's intimidating demeanor. Unbeknownst to her, she's just crossed paths with the powerful CEO of the company. Months later, Karen and Henry meet again after Henry's car accident and then Karen saves Henry's life by donating her rare Rh-null blood. Henry wakes up and discovers Karen is the coffee girl who saved his life. Feeling indebted, Henry offers Karen a deal: what does she want in return for her life-saving donation? After thinking it through, Karen asks for a business opportunity or partnership, leading to a professional collaboration. Karen and Henry develop a romantic connection, forcing Henry to confront his cold-hearted nature.

Fashion designer Sylvania Scarlet is about to marry Russell Thompson. But just as she says her vows, masked gunmen storm in. They don’t just steal her wedding ring; they take jewelry, money, and other valuables. But one thing stands out… her ring was meant for someone called "The Don." Shocked and confused, Sylvania becomes obsessed with finding out who The Don is. As she searches for answers, her marriage starts falling apart. Russell, once loving, becomes violent, forcing her to run away and start over. Wanting to rebuild her life, Sylvania starts her own fashion business, Scarlet Fashions, and quickly becomes famous. But she doesn’t know that long before the wedding, she had already caught the eye of a powerful man. Zagaff Manscent, a feared Mafia boss, has been at war with his rival, Victor Morano. When Zagaff first saw Sylvania in a newspaper, he was drawn to her beauty and talent. He wanted her, but he knew the risks. Victor would do anything to hurt him, even going after someone he loved. To protect Sylvania, Zagaff pushed his feelings aside and stayed away. But after the wedding robbery, Zagaff is furious, convinced that Victor is behind it, making their war even worse. One night at Divas Deluxe, Sylvania meets The Don; the man she has been searching for. She is drawn to him, unaware of the deadly battle surrounding him. As they grow closer, Sylvania finds herself caught between Russell, who refuses to let her go, and Zagaff. Then, she finds out she’s pregnant. With danger all around and the fight between Zagaff and Victor Morano getting worse, Sylvania must make a choice among Love, Power, or Revenge. Will she survive this dangerous game… or become its next victim?

There's no time for second chances with a guy who humiliated and took everything from you. Instead, just date his uncle. Cassie was in love. She would do anything for Trent, burn the whole world if she had to. But how did he repay her, he cheated on her with her sister. Trent sent her to rock bottom, ruined her image, and when he was done, he divorced her. After his betrayal, Cassie has to start from the ground up. She wants revenge, and when she meets her prince charming, they form an unstoppable team. Will their joint quest for revenge lead to a promising romance?

Pada hari putusan pengadilan, tunanganku Ferdi Andrian membujukku untuk tidak lagi mempertahankan pembelaan tidak bersalah dan menandatangani surat pengakuan kesalahan. "Aku tahu kamu tidak bersalah, tapi Hanaya sedang mengandung anakku. Aku tidak bisa membiarkannya masuk penjara," katanya sambil menggenggam tanganku dengan air mata berlinang. Dia menggenggam tanganku sambil menangis tersedu-sedu, "Tiara, aku melakukan ini juga demi kebaikanmu. Tanpa ragu, aku menandatangani surat pengakuan kesalahan. Di kehidupan sebelumnya, aku mati-matian menolak menggantikan Hanaya Halim untuk dihukum. Namun pada akhirnya, bukan hanya aku yang dipenjara, aku juga disiksa oleh orang suruhan Ferdi hingga mandul seumur hidup. Dalam kehidupan kali ini, aku memilih untuk mengikuti keinginannya. Keesokan harinya, berita tentang aku mencuri rahasia dagang menyebar ke seluruh media. Hanaya bahkan tampil sebagai saksi mata. "Ya, itu dia. Aku melihat sendiri dia menyusup ke Perusahaan Lukito!" Namun pada siang harinya, saat persidangan dimulai, penggugat, Rian Lukito, tiba-tiba mencabut gugatan. Di tengah tatapan heran semua orang, dia berlutut dan mengeluarkan cincin berlian. "Tiara, di kehidupan ini maukah kamu menikah denganku?"

Lumaki si Jay dala-dala ang mapait na ala-ala ng kaniyang kabataan mula sa lolo niya. He never believed in her. Sa mata nila, isang mahinang babae lamang si Jay na hindi p’wedeng maging sundalong gaya nila. Simula noon, ipinangako ni Jay sa kaniyang sarili na hahanapin niya ang kaniyang ina kasabay ng kagustuhan niyang mapatunayan sa lolo niya na mali ito ng naging husga sa kaniya. What Jay didn’t know, hindi lang pala simpleng giyera ang magagawa niyang suungin. She was able to dodge bullets but she wasn’t able to dodge when Lorenzo made her feel the happiness she’s longing for.

When Idrish is accused of killing an elven royalty, the female hunter is forced to join the winter arena in the king's favor. But as a commoner of Springgan, a country with a bloody history of slavery and hierarchy, can she protect the ones she loves...when she can barely protect herself? *** What happens when an elf is in possession of a power that's beyond one's social standing? Idrish Aeric is living at the bottom of Springgan's strict hierarchy, barely able to scrape a living for her younger siblings through hunting and foraging. Her simple life flips when she receives a legacy from a royal elf and she has to run to protect her family. In order to escape death, she's forced to enter the elven royal family through marriage and join the winter arena in the king's favor. But in a world ruled by power and slavery, is Idrish ready to step up her game to change the system--or will she wind up dead before the song of the winter solstice plays?

There are a lot of supernatural beings around us that we didn't know they're actually living or true. Once they are just a myth, a fantasy, a mere story, but then one day, you didn't realize it was standing right in front of you now. Avis Clove, just like a normal people, we have a lot of questions about the existence of gods or deities. And sometimes those questions don't meet their answers. She grew up knowing the stories of her grandmother about a two gods and one girl who's in between of the gods, and she believes it was just fantasy story that is just made up by her grandma. But, then she met the characters in that story, and the questions in her mind starting to find its answers. In this novel, about the three people who is fated to meet each other, but leads to the most unwanted happenings of their life. What will they do? What will Avis Clove choose? Will the love wins? Who will be the end game?

When Kayla Dawson wakes up on the morning of her marriage to the love of her life and mate, Dean, the last thing she expects is to see him standing at the foot of her bed with rage as he stares down at something beside her. She looks to see a man laying next to her, deep asleep, and completely naked, just like she was. All attempts to explain and vindicate herself proves futile as Dean doesn’t want to hear it and ultimately ends the marriage. Ashamed and humiliated, she runs away from her pack, only to find herself in more trouble. And this trouble is in the form of a man. A very sexy one at that.. Alpha Oliver would never have thought that a hunt would end up with him going home with a second chance mate that he absolutely doesn’t want. But the moon goddess has other plans for him, which he isn’t sure he likes…

Jenna Walker’s life became a sad one after the death of her father. After her father’s death, she was raised by her cold aunt and mistreated like a servant. In high school, she fell for Rexford Blankson, the bad boy who later shattered her heart by using her as part of a bet. Determined to move on, Jenna starts fresh in a new city, landing a job as a secretary to the powerful CEO—Rexford. When they unexpectedly meet again, Jenna runs, unwilling to face the man who broke her. But Rexford, regretful and determined to make amends, seeks her out. As old wounds reopen, Jenna struggles with her feelings and her past, while Rexford fights for a second chance at love. With the support of her new friend Olivia, Jenna must decide whether she can trust Rexford again or if their history is too painful to overcome. Bad Boy CEO's Second Chance is a story of second chances, love, and the courage to heal from betrayal.

Diane and Luca are a loving, and inseparable, couple with dreams of starting a future and a family after college graduation. But everything shatters when Luca ends their four-year relationship to chase his ambitions of becoming a wealthy businessman, unknown to him, Diane was carrying his child. Heartbroken and alone, Diane decides to keep the pregnancy a secret from him. Five years later, they coincidentally meet at an elite charity gala where Diane is the CEO and powerhouse behind the charity. Her life is thriving without him and she is determined to keep it that way. Luca is captivated by Diane's transformation and later discovers the child she's keeping from him. He is desperate to earn a second chance and will stop at nothing to win back her heart and their child's love. But Luca isn't the only man drawn to Diane. Marko Giorgio, a wealthier and dangerously envious businessman, is willing to do whatever it takes to make Diane his woman. Can Luca overcome Marko's schemes and Diane's mistrust, or will his second chance slip through his fingers forever?