humble

The lack of love and the family's ruin seems to be the best combination to love again. In the end, Mia doesn't know who to trust, but she alone is enough to care for the ones she loves.

“I hope you have made your decision wisely, Baby.” He smirked, the devil in human skin. “Why are you doing this to me?” I asked as the tears started to escape from my eyes. “I am doing nothing but just helping you out baby, but there is always a rule in the business world.” He came towards me and caged me in his arms and whispered in my ears. ‘Give and Take’ “Are you ready, sweetheart?” He asked if he was enjoying his victory, the Beast. “Yes! Yes I am ready to sign ‘THE BABY CONTRACT’” ************* ALICE GREY, a collage going twenty-four-year-old girl, beautiful, humble, full of life, a Law student and a girl with a golden heart, who used live a life of a princess now works at a famous bar in the city but she considers her job as a blessing as it was filling the stomach of the person who is most dear to her heart. Her Father. But which situation made her sign The Baby Contract too with the Devil. DAVE BLACK.

Setelah gagal menikah dengan Xavier, laki-laki yang ia cintai delapan tahun lamanya. Kini, Aluna harus berusaha sekuat tenaga untuk menyembuhkan luka batinnya, luka tak kasat mata yang mampu membuatnya menderita. Menangis setiap malam karena teringat kenangan indah dengan sang mantan kekasih yang begitu ia cinta. Ketika Aluna tengah berjuang dengan luka, ia bertemu dengan Fazam yang merupakan teman satu kampusnya. Hadirnya Fazam bagai penawar luka yang tengah ia rasa. Namun, itu semua hanya di awal saja. Hubungannya dengan Fazam lama kelamaan berubah menjadi sebuah hubungan yang tidak sehat atau biasa disebut Toxic Relationship yang membuat Aluna menjadi jauh dari sahabat-sahabatnya, membuat gadis itu kembali mendapatkan luka karena cinta dari orang yang berbeda dan bahkan sempat terpikir untuk mengakhiri hidupnya saja. Inilah kisah hidup seorang gadis bernama Aluna Ocean Andromeda. Kisah hidup dengan lika-liku persoalan remaja yang tengah beranjak dewasa. Cinta, persahabatan, juga keluarga menjadi bumbu-bumbu kehidupan yang begitu berwarna. Kamu yang pernah singgah, dan sempat membersamai dalam jejak langkah menapaki jalan tak tentu arah menorehkan beragam untaian kisah.

In a realm where power and destiny collide, a young girl becomes a pawn in a perilous game. As tensions rise and loyalties falter, an enigmatic alpha male emerges, bearing a curse that binds him to a fated union. Their connection defies all odds, but time is running out. Will they defy fate and rewrite their story, or succumb to forces that seek to tear them apart? Love, sacrifice, and redemption intertwine in a captivating paranormal romance. Can they break the curse and find a future together? The answer lies in their ability to unravel the secrets that threaten their very existence.

Alessa is a hardworking woman who has dedicated her life to helping her friend Madison’s business. She is stuck in a hard place when Madison falls in love with John, a board member of a huge production company. The only problem is, John’s CEO brother, Kyle, who asks the couple to keep the relationship undercover till he is married. Madison is asked to move into their mansion but she doesn’t agree till Alessa can come with her too. Alessa and Kyle, however, take an instant dislike to each other. Could it be underneath all the teasing, tantrums, and tension, something else seems to be brewing? Could the instant dislike be something more…

Knowing someone who used to be your friend for so long is a blessing for everyone, yet, it's painful somehow. A friend who can rely and cry on you when they needed you the most, yet, they are not there for you when you needed them.

Adriana realizes the Alpha king she was sold to was her mate when he bedded her on a full moon.  However, any single shred of hope she had, was shattered when she was abandoned after that one night of passion. The Alpha king's other mistresses mocked her for thinking she could be favored more, and this left Adriana so heartbroken that she plotted to escape the Marshall mansion forever with the baby growing in her stomach. Will she succeed in her escape or will the Alpha king go in search of his mate??

Ethan Donovan's world was shattered when his ex-lover Liam abruptly walked out, leaving him to pick up the pieces. Just when he thought he was finally moving on, an unwelcome invitation to Liam's wedding arrives, shattering the fragile peace Ethan had so painstakingly rebuilt. Determined to reclaim his dignity, Ethan hatches a plan - he will attend the wedding with a fake boyfriend in tow, a charming distraction to make his ex jealous and prove he's thriving. Enter Riley Bennett, Ethan's mysterious and alluring new neighbor, who agrees to play the part. As their pretend romance blossoms, an undeniable spark ignites between the two men. But Riley is harboring a dangerous secret - he is a werewolf, and his past is quickly catching up to him. When Ethan discovers Riley's true nature, his world is turned upside down. "You're a werewolf? And you didn't think I deserved to know?" Ethan's voice trembles, his emotions a storm of betrayal and confusion. Riley steps closer, his tone laced with regret. "I was trying to protect you, Ethan. I didn't want this life to touch you, but now...I can't lose you either." As the threat of Riley's past looms, Ethan must decide whether he can trust this enigmatic man and embrace this new, extraordinary reality, or if he should walk away for good, even if it means shattering his own heart.

"May, lo suka apartemen baru gue?" Sambil mengunyah nasi goreng bikinan Panji lima belas menit yang lalu, aku mengangguk. Aku benar menyukai apartemen baru Panji pada kunjungan pertamanya kali ini. konsep monokrom yang menenangkan dan bikin pengin. "Kalau lo suka, tinggal di apartemen gue. Mau?" Kunyahanku langsung terhenti, untung enggak keselek. Tapi, ini bukan jenis topik yang biasa Panji dominasi. Memutar stool, aku tatap saksama dia. Aku nggak salah dengar, kan? "Buat apa?" Diam-diam batinku menjerit. Apa Panji sedang melamarku? Serius? Dengan cara konyol tapi mendebarkan begini? Astaga. Kakiku langsung dingin. "Em, gini, gue nggak percaya cinta. Lo takut disakiti cowok. Dan ... kita saling cocok. I think, kita bisa tinggal bersama. Di apartemen ini. Gimana?" Dan aku membisu. *** Tahun baru dan Bali menciptakan pertemuan pertama Maya dengan Panji. Lima bulan berlalu, Maya kembali bertemu Panji. Pertemuan kedua yang menjaring kedekatan satu sama lain. Bagi Maya, Panji adalah pria yang membuatnya kembali merasakan bunga cinta sekaligus resahnya di tinggalkan. Sementara bagi Panji, bertemu Maya cukup membuatnya mengajak Maya untuk tetap berada di sisinya. Termasuk dengan memberi penawaran sebuah kesepakatan yang ternyata justru membuat Maya berada pada situasi rumit. Friends with benefits. Tinggal bersama tanpa adanya pernikahan. Semua makin sulit saat Andreas--sahabatnya Maya yang lain-- mulai ikut campur urusan percintaan cewek tersebut. Karena bagi Andreas, Maya berhak bahagia dan terlepas dari ikatan tidak pasti yang Panji berikan.

"W-wife?" “its okay to see me and treat me like trash,I’ve lived with that knowledge for years. Even if you hate my presence so much, why do you want to marry me off to some guy I didn’t know existed until this moment?’’ Camila couldn't fathom marrying at such a young age. "I can't believe you're going to make me marry someone like her," Leonardo muttered to his father, his voice dripping with contempt. "She's nothing more than a child. Just look at her, she looks like she’ll break any moment from now. And for God’s sake she looks naive" With Leonardo storming out in anger, the atmosphere grew tense. "Why do you and Mom hate me so much?" Camila cried out, her tears flowing freely. "You've locked me away in the back house for years, and now you're forcing me into marriage without my consent!" .................>>>>> Camilla's sole desire has always been to experience love and receive fair treatment from her family. However, her world takes a drastic turn when her family arranges a marriage with the seemingly uninterested and arrogantly indifferent Leonardo. Will they defy the odds and make their marriage work, or will they ultimately conclude that the endeavor isn't worth the struggle? Embark on a journey with Camilla and Leonardo . p.s one of this book's trope is slow burn romance