Mutual Pining

On a beautiful day, Dylan Carter - Ivy's four-year boyfriend - declares his intention to marry Ruby, Ivy's half-sister from her father's side, instead of Ivy. Faced with betrayal from her lover and sister, and pressured by her own family, Ivy reluctantly agrees to both marriages because Ruby is pregnant. The pain continues when Ivy is forced to marry Ryan, a stranger to her from the Blake family. Despite vehemently opposing the situation, Ivy ultimately had to give in. On her wedding day, Ivy accidentally discovered her husband being intimate with another woman, leading her to misunderstand the true purpose of their marriage. Filled with anger, disappointment, and pain, Ivy decided to abandon everything, unwilling to become a sacrificial pawn, and ran away from the wedding. Seven years later, Ivy and Ryan coincidentally meet again in an unexpected situation, leading to mutual hatred. Subsequently, Ivy reluctantly becomes Ryan's personal secretary. During their time working together, love blossoms between them. However, secrets from the past emerge, challenging their relationship. Will their love be strong enough to overcome, or is this encounter just another chapter of tragedy?

Forced into a marriage with a billionaire's son to save her parents' business, Megan Cole faces an unexpected twist when she discovers her groom is none other than her greatest enemy, Charles McCall, whom she had previously humiliated after a one-night encounter. Fearing the outcome of a marriage with her nemesis, Megan flees the wedding, with Charles in pursuit. To their surprise, both end up kidnapped. The mystery unfolds: who orchestrated their kidnap? Amidst the chaos, will Megan and Charles's arranged marriage persist? Living under the same roof, can they coexist despite their mutual hatred? As secrets unravel and past relationships resurface, will love bloom between Megan and Charles? What twists of fate await Megan and Charles? Find out in this tale of Love, betrayal, vengeance, and second chances.

At Sullivan Group's annual banquet, a female university student approaches Peter Sullivan and offers herself to him. The usually cold and distant Peter suddenly freezes because this young woman looks exactly like his deceased first love. He can't help but tease, "You're asking to be my mistress in front of my wife. Are you so sure you won't be thrown out?" The young lady lifts her chin, and her stubborn expression is identical to that of his lost love. "You two got married for business reasons and mutual benefits. Does she have any say over what you do? Peter, only you can save my mom. Will you do it or not?" She's right. I'm just a pawn in a marriage of convenience. How could I possibly influence Peter's choices? But then, I catch a glint of tenderness in his eyes that I've never seen before, and a self-deprecating smile forms on my lips. Maybe, instead of clinging on and being thrown out like trash, it's better if I give up my place willingly.

This isn't a love story, but almost a love story. Irina and Eric share a world through dreams and time travel. They have a strong mutual understanding about the feelings they have for each other, at the same time understanding that they cannot be together. Eric: I open my eyes and find myself standing alone in an empty room. The ceilings and the walls are neatly painted white. And the floor is composed of polished light brown wood. And there is a dark brown framed window at one corner where the light comes from. A bright yellow and pale red orange light tells me the sun is setting and soon it will be dark. Eric is a ghost who always appears in Irina's dream. Irina: I open the door to the bedroom. There is a dark brown framed window at one corner where the light is coming from. The yellow orange light passes through the open window. I see Eric standing right there on the spot captured by the yellow light. ‘You came back.’ I said. He stood there looking me in the eye. I almost died. Irina is a time traveler who may or may not change his fate. They alternatively tell a bitter sweet story. Love doesn't always mean together, sometimes it is deeper apart. Eric: I stand alone in the rain looking at the dark sky where all I can see is water, for it is both the rain and my tears flowing to my face. Irina: And suddenly it is no longer my reflection I see inside the mirror. What I see now is a figure of a man. I draw closer to see him clearly. But the closer I walk towards him, the farther I become from him. I couldn't get close.

In his second year at university, Cameron is focused on keeping his grades up, hanging out with his friends, and avoiding unnecessary drama. A football jock and a math major, Camron has struggled in his life to reach here. He met his total opposite, Evans Blake. Evans is everything Cameroon isn't: rich trust fund baby, and fiercely competitive. Evans is constantly in the spotlight, with a spotless academic record to match his athletic prowess. But he’s also sharp-tongued, and Cameroon's carefree attitude rubs him the wrong way from the start. A chance run-in during a heated debate in philosophy class spirals into an all-out rivalry between the two. Forced into a group project together, their mutual annoyance escalates. But underneath the tension, both Cameroon and Evans start noticing each other in ways they hadn't expected. As they spend more time together—both in class and after a wild night that leads to a surprising kiss—their animosity begins to blur into something else entirely.

Although Otsana had to submit to the powerful alpha David Jenir's sexual demands for a long time, she eventually found real love with the quiet and unassuming Boris. Marriage to him is made more challenging by the fact that her father would never accept the guy who murdered his brother as a suitable partner for his daughter. Boris and Otsana have a long way to go before they can be together for good, and until then, they'll spend their lives trapped in the abyss of their mutual love and hatred.

After a 12-year absence, Austin returns to the horse farm in Wyoming she has always considered her true home. But things have changed, and the farm she inherited comes with some enemies - one of them being the Carter family. Cortland Carter now handles his family's affairs and is determined to get the water rights back from his neighbor, who won them from his grandfather in a poker game. Fate has a funny way of bringing people together, and when Austin saves Cortland's niece, the two finally meet. Despite the feud between their families, they both feel a mutual attraction that cannot be denied. But with their families at odds, is there any hope for a future together? "Coming Home" is a heartwarming tale of love and betrayal.

Gary and Rowena didn't get along quite well initially in college. But thanks to their mutual friends, hanging out with each other became inevitable throughout the four years. Snide comments, sarcastic remarks, sparks... wait, what? After an electrifying night together at their graduation party and a 10-day vacation with friends, Rowena disappears and cuts off contact from everyone, leaving a heartbroken Gary. What happened? Where did she go? Will they ever see each other again? 5 years later questions remain unanswered. Until...

The book narrates the emotional entanglements between Judy, a graduate of a prestigious university, and Lewis, the president of Caler Corporation, as well as their interactions with other characters in their orbit. Judy finds herself unexpectedly involved with Lewis and, fearing retaliation, decides to leave. She encounters confusion while sorting out her resume, which results in a misunderstanding with a male colleague. Subsequently, she is transferred to the secretarial department and, despite her bewilderment and apprehensions, elects to seize the opportunity. Susan, who has been a good friend to Judy, embarks on a relationship with Lewis while impersonating Judy, but their romance is anything but smooth sailing. Complications arise when Susan's original boyfriend appears at the company, igniting a series of misunderstandings and disputes. Amidst these trying circumstances, the friendship between Susan and Judy is put to the test. Despite the tumult, they ultimately reinforce their bond, providing mutual support as they courageously face the multitude of challenges life throws their way.

After signing the marriage contract given by the mafia boss. Svanna had to accept the fact that Nightroe offered a hellish atmosphere in her life. Four years ago they had many memories. But everything changed because of a mutual mistake. Love turned to hate, but can it be the other way around in the future?