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What happens when a marriage of convenience turns sour? When Anna realises that being married to Liam isn't what she had imagined, she files for a divorce. Liam doesn't plan on divorcing his wife any time soon. What will happen when things get heated? *** Anna Jones had done all she could to marry her crush, Liam Parker, including donating a piece of her liver to his ailing mother. Three years down the line, things did not go according to her expectations, and the marriage resembled nothing close to the bed of roses she imagined. She swallows the bitter pill and decides to end her marriage.  Liam Parker, a 30-year-old billionaire brought up in a loveless family, had vowed never to marry–until his mother needed a liver transplant. Anna was the only match, and he needed to save his mother. Her condition? Marriage. Three years down the line, he didn't hate his wife as much as he did in the past and had warmed up to his married life.  When Anna suddenly asks for a divorce, his world crumbles, and he is determined to keep his marriage intact.  But when his grandmother's nasty interference and dirty secrets get exposed, will Liam be able to turn his marriage around? Will Anna change her mind, or is this marriage really over? Is love enough to hold it together? Read to find out.

Pernikahan Emma dan Shane dimulai tanpa cinta—hanya perjodohan dua keluarga elite Amerika. Namun waktu menumbuhkan perasaan, hingga satu malam kesalahan meruntuhkan segalanya. Dikhianati dan dikecewakan, Emma menghilang bersama putri kecil mereka, Julliete. Bertahun-tahun kemudian, cinta dan dendam kembali bertemu dalam wajah generasi baru. Saat Julliete kembali ke Amerika dan bertemu pria yang membuatnya jatuh hati, ia tak tahu bahwa darah dan nama belakangnya menjadi ancaman. Rahasia, perebutan cinta, dan bahaya dari masa lalu akan menguji segalanya.

Menikah dengan Erick merupakan bentuk balas budinya terhadap Tuan Warsana, kakek dari pria tersebut. Giselle, pada akhirnya harus menjalani sebuah pernikahan bak neraka lantaran memiliki suami yang temperamental dan amat membencinya. Di tahun kedua pernikahan, Tuan Warsana mengajukan sebuah syarat kepada Erick. Bahwasannya, pria itu harus memiliki anak dari Giselle supaya Tuan Warsana bisa melimpahkan segala aset warisannya kepada sang cucu. Tapi, bagaimana jika kenyataannya, Erick tidak pernah menyentuh Giselle sama sekali?

Aku tak menyangka istri yang selama ini kuhina dan kurendahkan karena kukira hanya seorang pengangguran ternyata konten kreator terkenal berpenghasilan besar. Penyesalan memang selalu datang belakangan...

"Maria, a resilient single mom from the Philippines, thought love had passed her by. After 25 years, her ex-partner, Dylan, failed to fulfill his promise of marriage, leaving Maria heartbroken and doubting her self-worth.Meanwhile, Liam, a charming pilot and former casanova, sought redemption from past heartaches. He ventured into social media and dating websites, searching for his dream girl. That's where he met Maria.Despite initial hesitations, they connected, exchanging sweet messages and thoughts. As their online romance blossomed, they faced challenges, including quarrels and skepticism from friends and family. Liam's friends doubted Maria's intentions, while those around Maria questioned Liam's sincerity.Undeterred, the couple leaned on each other, introducing their friends DC and Marco to facilitate open communication. Through life's ups and downs, Maria and Liam stood strong, nurturing their love. As they prepared to unite in Canada, Maria's excitement grew. Together, they braved criticism and proved that true love knows no borders.Will their love prevail, or will external pressures tear them apart? Dive into Maria and Liam's poignant journey, exploring themes of resilience, trust, and the power of true connection. As the days turned into weeks, Maria and Liam grew closer, their bond strengthening with each passing day. They would spend hours talking, sharing their dreams, fears, and aspirations. Maria would tell Liam about her kids, her job, and her passion for cooking, while Liam would share his adventures as a pilot, his love for travel, and his desire to settle down. Despite the distance and the skepticism from those around them, they found ways to make it work. They would chat each other every day, sharing their daily routines, and making each other laugh. Liam would always checking up Maria to make her feel special and loved.

Caca Aurora Tifani atau orang-orang di sekelilingku biasa memanggil Caca, aku tak pernah menyangka hidupku akan berubah menjadi mimpi buruk setelah dijual oleh ibu tiriku sendiri. Di usia tujuh belas tahun, aku dipaksa menikah dengan putra seorang wanita kaya raya yang memiliki mata tajam seperti ular dan senyum yang tak pernah benar-benar sampai ke mata. Orang-orang bilang, aku beruntung karena akan menjadi menantu keluarga terpandang. Tapi kenyataannya jauh lebih mengerikan dari yang kubayangkan. Suamiku, pria yang bahkan belum pernah kutatap langsung wajahnya, dikurung dalam sebuah kamar gelap di sayap timur rumah besar itu—sebuah ruangan yang selalu tertutup rapat, lembap, dan sunyi, seolah menyimpan rahasia kelam yang tak boleh diusik. Mereka bilang dia sakit. Tapi tak ada dokter yang berani memeriksanya. Tak ada pelayan yang selamat setelah masuk ke ruangannya. Setiap yang masuk… tidak pernah keluar dalam keadaan sama. Beberapa hilang tanpa jejak. Sisanya, ditemukan dalam keadaan mengenaskan—penuh luka, pandangan kosong, atau sekadar tubuh dingin yang tak bernyawa. Kini, aku adalah istrinya. Dan waktuku tinggal sedikit sebelum aku harus masuk ke kamar itu… ke dalam kegelapan yang bahkan cahaya pun takut memasukinya. Apa sebenarnya yang disembunyikan keluarga ini? Siapa sebenarnya pria yang kini menjadi suamiku? Dan... kenapa aku merasa semua ini bukan kebetulan?

When introverted college student, Gabriella Brooks, escapes her overbearing parents grasp. She finds solace in a quaint LA apartment. But her newfound peace was short lived as her next door neighbor Kai Alexander Flynn, a tattooed enigma with piercing eyes and a sharp tongue stirred up trouble. He was everything she'd been sheltered from, he was her antithesis: darkness to her light, chaos to her calm. Yet, in the storm of his presence, she found an unexpected freedom. She began to realize that his kind of chaos might be exactly what she needed to break free. As their animosity ignited into something fierce, she'd have to decide: Was he her ruin or her salvation? Was he her reckoning or her rebirth?

Dipaksa menikah demi menyelamatkan keluarganya dari lilitan hutang, Evelyn Wijaya (21) harus menjadi istri dari Samudra Bumiputera (27) — pria dingin yang duduk di kursi roda dan menolak dicintai. "Cari Sugar Daddy, Eve! Siapa tahu bisa menyelesaikan masalah yang kamu hadapi sekarang." Saran Ane Jesslyn saat mereka sedang minum bersama di sebuah klub. "Gila! Aku bukan pelacur, An." Histeris Evelyn dengan semburat wajah bercampur. "Aku punya kenalan. Mereka membutuhkan pekerja paruh waktu, gajinya gede Eve. Kalau kamu mau, aku bisa atur pertemuan kalian." "Benarkah? Berapa yang bisa aku dapat dalam satu bulan?" matanya bersinar, seperti mendapatkan angin segar. "10 juta untuk merawat putranya yang sakit. Dan 100 milyar, jika kamu bersedia menikah dengannya." Ane menatap tajam, ia memberi pilihan yang sulit. Evelyn membeku, ia menelan salivanya mentah-mentah. Bagi Samudra, Evelyn hanyalah “pengantin titipan” yang datang karena terpaksa, bukan karena cinta. Namun bagi Evelyn, pernikahan ini adalah awal dari ujian terbesar dalam hidupnya— menghadapi pria yang membenci dunia… dan juga dirinya sendiri. Saat rahasia masa lalu mulai terbongkar, Evelyn dihadapkan pada pilihan: bertahan dengan cinta yang perlahan tumbuh, atau pergi sebelum hatinya hancur ketika mendapati ada dua wajah yang sama di hadapannya.

When I first met Finn Dalton at sophomore year in highschool, I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him. By the time we graduated high school, he had sworn to the universe that I, Rhea Dawson, would be his wife and no one else. I saw him through school, working three jobs to help him afford the exorbitant fees of the Ivy League University he was studying at. And when he finally graduated and got a fancy job, he bought a diamond ring. But it wasn't for me. It was for his first love. That wasn't the only betrayal. He slammed my car with his and left me for dead. Then he took away my only family. Three years later I returned, determined to take back my pound of flesh from him. Why, though, does he seem so relieved and happy to see me even though he had personally tried to kill me?

Si Zariah Luccien Ybañez ay mapagmahal na kapatid at handang gawin ang lahat para sa kanyang pamilya. At sa hindi inaasahan ay tinakbuhan ng lalaking nakabuntis ang kapatid niyang bunso at sumabay pa ang kuya niyang may utang na sampung milyon. Pinatawag si Zariah ng boss niya sa opisina nito. Ayaw niya sanang pumunta dahil ex-boyfriend niya ito, at ayaw niyang makita. nang makarating ng opisina ay inalok siya ni Froilan ng contract marriage. Kapalit ay babayaran nito ang utang niya at sasagutin ang gastusin ng bunso niyang kapatid. Tatanggapin ba ni Zariah o pipiliin mabaon sa utang kaysa makasama ang ex niya?