Ian Mcewan

"Let's welcome Brandon King!" My mind was racing, my palms were getting sweaty as I fixed my eyes on the doors. I was still in denial. 'No, there are a thousand and one Brandon Kings across the world. It can't be..." It was him. I thought I could hear the ambulance sirens from a distance. I hoped they were coming to take me because at that moment, my heart stopped beating. Belle Cooper is left hertbroken after her fiance Brandon King fails to show up at the altar. Two months later, fate brings them together on a reality dating show, Love Isle. In the midst of deception, lies and old secrets, Belle must steer through an emotional rollercoaster and find out why Brandon betrayed her. Will love win or will the mistakes of the past ruin their second chance at happiness?

Kei and Shima who were again hiding behind the bushes in the backyard in a state of fear. "Kei .. I want to go home. " - Shima "Shut up stupid. Later they will hear. " - Kei "I -I'm scared. " - Shima "Shh .. I said shut up! " - Kei The sound of breathing was too loud behind Kei and Shima. They both turned their heads slowly with fear. A large black shadow with its sharp teeth stared at them both sharply. "Shimaa! Run!! " - Kei "I want to go homeee !!! " - Shima They both ran as hard as they could without looking back. The big monster had chased Shima and Kei until the sirens sounded from afar. The giant stopped chasing Kei and Shima and went straight back to their house.

“Louder,” he said while watching me like a predator ready to strike, “I-I belong to you,” I stuttered while swallowing the lump formed in my throat. “To?” he gritted his teeth, “Nikolai Vasiliev,” *** Nikolai Vasiliev, the most feared and respected don of the Russian mafia. He was known as the ruthless king of the mafia whose world revolves around blood and lust. Love is forbidden to him as he promised himself not to love again. Juliana Mitchell, a brave, stubborn, hardworking and beautiful woman leaving her normal life, dreaming to find her happily ever after. All her life she was constantly reminded that she’s useless and ugly compared to her younger sister which made her doubt herself all the time. One encounter with the Russian don changed her life completely, pulling her into a web of lies, manipulation and pure torture. She’s ready to do anything to get away from his clutches but the question is, Will he let someone walk away from him the second time?

“Part your legs for me, princess” Alpha Damian humored huskily like he was intoxicated, I whimpered as he voice sents a jolts of emotions round my body. An emotion that I wasn't supposed to feel. Selene was 18 years old when she found out that Alpha Jasper of the Silver Crescent pack was her mate at her Awakening ceremony. Being a reject with no parents she lived with him for over one year as a slave and he never acknowledged her as his mate because he couldn't accept a reject as his mate. On her 20th birthday, her mate not only rejected her and chose her best friend; Imogen, as his new mate, but he also sold Selene to the most feared Alpha; Alpha Damian of the Crimson Moon pack whom everyone referred to as a beast. Not knowing why Alpha Damian chose to buy her, she can only resign herself to fate. What has the moon goddess installed for her again? Is this the freedom she solely crave for? Will she be tied down with the shackles of the unknown?

Ariana has a disfigured face, During five years of marriage, Ariana was only considered a servant by her husband.never received love, affection and recognition from her husband's family. Her ugly face was considered embarrassing to be recognized as the wife of a billionaire.

Putraku meninggal di bilik kamar mandi yang sempit. Kepalanya pecah. Ketika suamiku yang merupakan kepala sekolah datang, dia malah menggendong putra cinta pertamanya ke ambulans dan pergi begitu saja. Sebelum meninggal, putraku menghiburku, "Mama, jangan nangis. Nggak apa-apa kalau Papa nggak percaya padaku. Aku sama sekali nggak sedih. Aku cuma butuh Mama percaya padaku ...." Pada hari pemakaman putraku, aku menelepon Thomas. Thomas malah membentakku, "Lengan Xander harus dijahit gara-gara dilukai putramu! Kalau terus buat masalah, aku bakal menghabisinya setelah pulang nanti!" Putramu? Aku menatap kepala putraku yang berlubang dan tidak mengeluarkan darah lagi. Mata putraku terpejam. Benar, Louis putraku. Jadi, Thomas, karena putraku sudah meninggal, aku dan kamu tidak punya hubungan apa-apa lagi.

Nayla Amira, gadis berusia 27 tahun. 3 tahun hidupnya ia habiskan hanya untuk menanti kepulangan kekasihnya. Sampai ia tidak menyadari jika ia tenggelam dalam sebuah harapan dan mengabaikan hidupnya. _______ Alga Wijaya, pria berusia 30 tahun. Menyimpan perasaan pada Nayla, tetapi ia sembunyikan karena Tania memiliki kekasih. Dan setelah kepergian kekasih Nayla. Alga berperan sebagai teman yang baik dalam kehidupan Nayla. Dengan sendirinya Alga mnjalani tiga tahun hidupnya hanya untuk menemani gadis itu. _____ Damas Ritonga, pria berusia 27 tahun. Menjalin hubungan Nayla selama 2 tahun, dan berniat melamar gadis itu. Karena terhalang oleh biaya, Damas memutuskan untuk merantau ke negeri orang. Berharap dengan itu ia bisa mengumpulkan biaya pernikahannya dengan Nayla, dan memiliki modal untuk kehidupan mereka bersama. ______

Kalau ditanya apakah dia mencintai Evan, sudah pasti Diana akan mengatakan dengan lantang bahwa dia sangat mencintai pemuda itu. Namun, menikah dengan Evan bukanlah sesuatu yang bisa dia bayangkan. Sebab, Evan punya impiannya sendiri. Evan tidak mungkin mencintainya. Dan benar saja, ketika keduanya dipaksa menikah untuk memenuhi surat wasiat Oma, Evan tak bisa melepaskan kekasihnya, Aira. Justru kini, Diana lah yang menjadi orang ketiga di antara mereka. Mampukah Diana bertahan?

[ WARNING: MATURE CONTENT] "You're an offer to me this night and there's nothing you can do to change my mindset, because, after this day, I'm going to be your worst nightmare," he said in that blink of a scary smile that washed across his lips. _____ She was convinced to have a nightstand with a stranger to save her father's legacy, but never in her life had she thought after that night. Her life was going to change completely and she would become a bride to the ruthless man in the city.

Daisy: My life was cool and perfect until I met him—my best friend’s husband’s brother. He is an asshole, and I wouldn't mind plunging a knife into his perfect skin. Deep down, though, all I really want is to savor that skin all day. He brought nothing but trouble into my life, digging up my past and forcing me to relive it. But why do I crave his attention? Adriano: I have a dark side that no one knows about, not even my brother, who grew up beside me. I thought I had it all tamed—until she came into my life. She embodies everything I despise in a woman: sassiness, a smart mouth, and a knack for getting on my nerves. She brought out a part of me I never knew I had, and I hate it. She's running from someone, and I intend to find out who's after her. No one gets to be her nightmare except me.