Isaiah 40 28-31

The year my family goes bankrupt, I cling to Ewan Rivera for one last night. When I wake up, I throw my final bit of money at him. "You can go cozy up to some other sugar mommy now. You don't need to degrade yourself by serving an ugly woman like me." I'm kicked out by the people liquidating our assets, and everyone points and laughs at the birthmark on my face. Meanwhile, Ewan's friends are busy celebrating his fresh start. "With a face like yours, tons of wealthy, gorgeous women are lining up for you. Why torture yourself with that ugly chick?" "Now that she's bankrupt, she won't cling to you anymore, right?" Five years later, Ewan has gone from being a broke campus heartthrob to a rising star in business. In the interview room, he flips through my application and pauses on my photo. He asks coolly, "You're 28? You already have a child?" I meet his probing gaze and introduce myself. "Yes. I'm Ingrid Landeau. I'm married with a daughter." I've changed my name and removed the large birthmark on my face. Ewan can't recognize me anymore.

Zey, gadis pengangguran yang dijebak oleh Hazel, seorang pengusaha kaya hingga tragedi pernikahan yang tak diharapkan pun terjadi. Zey tidak mampu menolak karena kadung menanda tangani surat kontrak kerja yang mana di dalamnya tertulis bahwa ia harus menikah dengan sang majikan, jika Zey tak bersedia maka harus menerima denda sebesar 1 Miliar. Zey bahkan tak yakin dengan menjual diri bisa mendapatkan digit angka segitu. Benar-benar apes sekaligus beruntung. Masalah utamanya ialah, Hazel tak pernah percaya dengan Tuhan. 28 tahun ia hidup di dunia tak pernah sekali pun membuka kitab suci Al Qur'an. Dia merasa tertarik pada Zey sebab hanya gadis itu yang berani mengajukan tantangan berat untuknya. Terjebak dalam pernikahan sepihak. Zey pun mengajukan tantangan berupa khatam Al-Qur'an dan hafalan Ar-Rahman serta salat lima waktu tanpa bolong. Jika gagal, maka Zey berhak mengajukan perceraian. Apakah Hazel berhasil melakukan tantangan Zey? Apakah ada niat terselubung di balik tantangan Zey dan pernikahan paksa Hazel?

**Recommended, but not necessary, to read The Reluctant Alpha before reading Her Second Chance Mate.** Holly Boland - Returning to Bloodmoon was meant to be quick—settle my in-laws’ estate and leave. But seeing Alex Whitland, my former Luna’s best friend and now my second chance mate, has turned my world upside down. I never imagined loving anyone after Nigel. Can I risk my heart again, or will the past keep holding me back? Alex Whitland - I’ve loved Holly Boland since the moment I saw her, but she was never mine to have. When Nigel died, I held her through the agony and let her go. Now, years later, she’s back, both of us with lives built around our sons. Fate has given us a second chance, and I won’t let it slip away. Bloodmoon Series: Book One - Alpha Logan Book Two - Beta's Surprise Mate Book Three - The Reluctant Alpha Book Four - The Hunted Hunter Book Five - The Genius Delta Short Story - Cult of Love (included in The Genius Delta) Short Story - Spy Games (included in The Genius Delta) Book Six - Seducing The Bloodmoon Princess Short Story - Warrior's Redemption (included in the Bloodmoon * Incubi Anthology) Short Story - Love After 40 (included in the Bloodmoon * Incubi Anthology) Short Story - The Hybrid's Rogue (included in the Bloodmoon * Incubi Anthology) Short Story - The Hybrid's Vampire (included in the Bloodmoon * Incubi Anthology) Book Seven - Her Second Chance Mate

ANGELA ANDERSON is a 24 years old young woman, who is confident, independent, smart, and extremely beautiful. She lives her life in her own ways. She follows her own rules and never takes orders from anyone. She is the princess of her parents and can do anything for her family. She can even cross all the limits to protect her family. NOAH ROBERTS is a 28 years old young CEO of the world's largest empire THE ROBERTS EMPIRE. He is handsome, rich, hot as hell and sexy as some Greek God. He is the world's number one most eligible bachelor. He is every girl's dream man. Girls swoon over him. But this young man's heart and mind, both are captured by very innocent Angela. Angela is his, and only his. He is very much possessive, when it comes to his Angela. He will make her his, and only his by any means. Even if he has to blackmail her, he will do it. He always gets what he wants, and he only wants his Angela. So join Angela and Noah in their passionate love story in none other than ---- "BLACKMAILED BY MR. BILLIONAIRE (BBMB)"

🔞 Three single guys. One hopeless romantic. A fake dating experiment that’s about to explode into a real heat. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 Layla's dating life has been such a disaster. At 28, she has had 120 failed dates, been left at the altar once, and her latest guy literally escaped out a bathroom window on their first date. 😩 Desperate for a real relationship before 30, she turns to her three gorgeous neighbors—the charming ex-rugby player Zack, grumpy analyst Josh, and her gentle ex-teacher Luke—who host the hit podcast Three Single Guys. Their wild idea was to Fake date her on air to teach her flirting, kissing, sexting, and everything in between. One "lesson" per guy. Strictly practice. For the ratings. But as the fake dates turn steamy, jealousy flares, and old heartbreaks resurface... Layla realizes she's not practicing anymore. She is falling for all three men. Why choose one when you can have them all? ❤️‍🔥 Come turn the pages if you are looking for a steamy hot reverse harem story that would keep you busy this holiday season. Reverse harem romance | Friends to lovers | Fake dating | Spicy lessons | HEA guaranteed

Apa jadinya, ketika dua orang berbeda usia 13 tahun, harus terjalin sebuah hubungan pernikahan? Mungkinkah keributan akan perbedaan sifat, atau justru kisah menyenangkan yang akan mewarnai? Damian dan Ines, dua orang yang bersepakat menjalin kerja sama menguntungkan dalam wujud pernikahan, akibat keadaan mengimpit yang memaksa. Keluarga Damian mengalami kebangkrutan, dan ia harus menerima banyak penghinaan yang ingin sekali dibalas tuntas. Di sisi lain, Ines pun diterjang isu tak menyenangkan, tentang dirinya yang dianggap pencinta sesama jenis, karena belum juga menikah di usia 40 tahun. Hingga suatu kesempatan, Ines melihat Damian dihajar dan diusir oleh seluruh anak buah Max. Ines memerintahkan anak buahnya menyelamatkan, membawa ke rumah dan memberi perawatan. Di saat itulah, muncul ide di kepala Ines dan langsung mengutarakan pada Damian. Wanita pemegang takhta tertinggi dalam dunia bisnis itu, beranggapan bahwa Damian mudah dikendalikan dengan uang. Namun, rupanya Ines salah menilai sosok Damian. Seiring berjalannya waktu, rahasia demi rahasia pun mulai terbongkar. Pada akhirnya, Ines mengetahui banyak kebenaran tentang Damian, yang tak pernah diketahui atau sekedar dipikirkan selama ini. Lantas, apakah rahasia yang dimiliki oleh Damian? Mungkinkah, jika Ines akan bisa memaafkan Damian, ketika mengetahui tentang kebenaran hidupnya?

Aminah gadis berusia 28 tahun, ia adalah wanita pekerja keras dan mandiri, dengan penampilan sederhana, dia memiliki wajah biasa saja, tapi ia memiliki IQ diatas rata-rata, membuatnya sangat dicintai oleh kekasihnya Anthony. Anthony si pria tampan, kaya juga popular, tak ada yang tak ingin memiliki kekasih sepertinya, keduanya telah menjalin hubungan 8 tahun lamanya, sampai satu ketika keduanya sepakat untuk melanjutkan hubungan mereka ke jenjang yang lebih serius, walau diantara keduanya terhalang restu. Yaitu, restu Omah Anthony, wanita tua itu sangat membenci Aminah, ia berusaha memisahkan keduanya dengan berbagai cara, menghalakan segala cara. Sampai suatu hari dimana musibah menimpa Aminah, ia harus digagahi dan menjadi pemuas nafsu sang bos, bos yang kasar, semena-mena dan diktaktor. Benar-benar hidup yang sulit, berkali-kali gadis itu mencoba mengakhiri hidupnya, akan seperti apa jalan hidup Aminah kedepannya? Akankah ada Cinta sejati untuknya? Akankah ada sedikit kebahagiaan yang Tuhan berikan untuknya?

•Victoria Ford- A nature-loving girl, an A-grade high school student, and someone who used to be always surrounded by the perfect company of 3 best friends who meant the world to her. She is a highly optimistic person with a love for happily-ever-afters running in her veins. Keyword: Used to be. Tense: Past. She was a highly optimistic person. What could have possibly gone wrong causing her life to take a 180° turn? Five years later, now all that matters to her is the business her late grandfather left behind for her. Vitoria is aware Aaron has motives so she actively avoids him. But who would have thought that he is too persistent!? •Aaron Atkinson- An arrogant magnate, 28 years old and a perfect partner- be it in bed or business. Success is his middle name and anyone who dares go against him, he never lets them off. He is used to conquering everything that comes in his path until he meets someone. His next conquest is the female CEO of the Empire Group of Industries. Cold, cunning, and workaholic. He is determined to become entangled with her. But who would have thought she is too hard to be pleased!? * * * Entangled With The Billionaire Player: Miss CEO is Hard To Please.

Jane Elizabeth Wilson (28) hidup dalam pernikahan dingin bersama Andrew, pria yang dulu dia cintai sepenuh hati. Tapi semua runtuh ketika dia mengetahui rahasia paling keji—suaminya berselingkuh bahkan telah memiliki anak dari wanita lain. Alasannya? “Karena kau tak menarik lagi, Jane. Terlalu kurus, terlalu kusam.” Kalimat itu menancap lebih dalam daripada pisau. Dalam keputusasaan dan luka, Jane memutuskan untuk berubah. Ia melangkah ke gym tanpa tahu bahwa langkah itu akan menuntunnya pada seseorang yang mengguncang hidupnya—Brian Kevin Hall (32), pelatih pribadi yang berkarisma, tegas, dan berbahaya. Di bawah bimbingan Brian, Jane tak hanya membentuk tubuhnya, tapi juga menemukan kembali sisi liar dan percaya dirinya yang terkubur. Namun setiap tatapan, setiap sentuhan, dan setiap desahan saat latihan mulai menyalakan sesuatu yang terlarang. Antara keringat dan bisikan di ruang latihan, mereka jatuh dalam hubungan panas yang tak seharusnya terjadi. Bahkan mungkin tidak bisa lari dari semua yang sudah dimulai sejak awal.

결혼기념일, 나는 집 안 청소를 하다가 앨범 하나를 발견했다. 알고 보니 내 남편은 매년 이맘때쯤 자기의 첫사랑과 웨딩 촬영을 하고 있었다. 40살부터 60살까지, 검은 머리가 흰머리가 될 때까지 장장 20년간 한 해도 빠짐없었다. 심지어 사진 뒤에는 남편의 유창한 필체로 쓴 문구가 적혀 있었다. [영원한 내 사랑.] 남편이 나를 사랑하지 않는다면 나도 남편을 위해 빨래하고 밥하고 아이와 손자를 길러줄 필요가 없어졌다. 어쩌다 보니 벌써 반평생을 함께 보냈지만, 지금 모든 걸 바꾸는 것도 늦지 않았다.