Paradise Novel Abdulrazak Gurnah

Liberty Hope has just one goal in life despite being born into a world in which vampires control most of North America: she wants to win her freedom and be taken to the final free zone. A safe haven where people don't have to worry about being dragged out of their homes while they sleep so they can get a good night's rest. Aric despises himself because of who he is and what he does; he is a vampire, a monster, and a killer. The last pet he had passed away of her own volition because she could not face her future. Even if he doesn't want another one, fate has decreed that he would get one nonetheless.

Determined to investigate in depth about her parent's death which was just ruled out as an accident, Elaine leaves for the city. In the City she unexpectedly runs into her first Love, Drake along with his possessive Girlfriend. She doesn't even get a chance to get over their meeting when she suddenly meets Michael Tyrell, a passionate young CEO who unexpectedly shows much interest in her. But what if Fate has some other plans stored for her? The plan might lead Elaine to question her close ones. And in the last, It's hard to stop finding the truth now, but it gets more and more complicated in the depth of the story. Perhaps you didn't know the reality of your close ones as Elaine thought she did. Join this journey of Elaine, searching for answers.

“My pack rejects you.” “You’ll never be good enough for us. You’re too small, too weak. We need someone better. Thanks for…this.” Those were the words Laela Mccarthy heard from her supposed mate the very moment after he took her virginity. Only at that moment did she realize she had merely made everything in her head; how did she ever imagine that Alpha Mikhail would choose a weak and peasant omega like herself? Alpha Mikhail is drugged with arrogance and might. He knew he would get whatever he wanted anytime. Not until he met his mate, Laela Mccarthy. But he knew they could never be, as Laela was cursed by the moon goddess. So he humiliates her every way possible. After Laela heard that her destined mate, Alpha Mikhail, had publicly marked another shewolf, she'd thought that was all there was to her life. Not until she got exiled for being a member of an ancient cursed pack: the black blood pack. Years later, Alpha Mikhail has to fight for Laela's love by all means, regretting all of the humiliation he had inflicted on her. ***** Dare to read and experience the pain of rejection and unquenchable love between Alpha Mikhail and Laela.

Aurora, a strong-willed and compassionate princess, is next in line to inherit the throne of the mystical kingdom of Eldrador. However, her parents' sudden passing leaves her with a daunting task: choosing a suitable partner to rule alongside her. According to ancient tradition, the queen must select a group of four noble suitors each representing a different element (earth, water, spirit and the sword which slays), to form a sacred bond and ensure the kingdom's prosperity. Aurora is torn between her duty and her desire for true love. As she navigates the complexities of court politics and magic she finds herself drawn to each of the four suitors, each with their unique personalities and abilities. But she has a childhood crush that she cannot move on from, a shadow walker and highly ranked ninja, Kael StarSeekera who would appear later to defy all that she knows and believes.

Rania tinggal bersama Ibu Tirinya yang kejam. Suka memerintah seenak jidat. Bahkan dia memaksa Rania untuk menikah diusianya yang masih belia. Vera menginginkan Rania menikah dengan anak temannya, semata-mata demi mendapatkan uang maskawin yang diberikan. Rania terpaksa menikah dengan Erlan. Ketua OSIS sekaligus geng motor yang ditakuti. Di lain sisi, Rania pun dicintai oleh Ravi, Dokter ganteng yang dulu merawat Ayahnya Rania ketika sakit. Lantas seperti apa kehidupan Rania? Akankah dia tetap mempertahankan pernikahannya dengan Erlan atau berpaling kepada Ravi?

Dania di marahi karena menggunakan uang tabungannya untuk kebutuhan warung. Suaminya, Aksa meminta agar Dania membiayai pernikahan adik iparnya. Setelah Dania menanggung kebutuhan keluarga sang suami. Apakah Dania akan terus bisa untuk bertahan?

Wulan memberikan pelajaran untuk Harun, suaminya yang menikah lagi dengan adik sepupunya yang bernama raya. Ia memang menerima pernikahan kedua sang suami, tapi Wulan berusaha menunjukkan kekuatannya sebagai istri pertama untuk membalas sakitnya di hianati.

Arini di paksa untuk ikut memberikan nafkah pada keluarga suaminya, Eko. Padahal keluarga Eko lebih suka menghambur-hamburkan uang demi gaya hedon mereka. Sanggupkan Arini bertahan dalam pernikahan ini?

"A contract??" Her eyes squinted, amused at the papers right in front of her. Her arranged husband was being ridiculous and unreasonable, but since they had no feelings or whatsoever for each other, she didn't object and sign the papers. Where as she was finding it hard to cope with her loneliness in the house, Lucas was outside having fun with his mistresses. Jasmine had to endure the pains, atleast for her grandfather's sake. He was on a sick bed now, giving him a bad news about her marriage wasn't a good decision. What happened when her grandfather died? Jasmine requested for Divorce and shocked her husband. He never saw it coming but Jasmine didn't care and was set to move on with life now instead of continuously being locked up like his scape goat. What happened when she finally left the house?

Setelah bertahun-tahun menikah, Nana mulai curiga bahwa suaminya, Roni, menyembunyikan sesuatu darinya. Suatu hari, dia secara tidak sengaja menemukan bukti bahwa Roni telah nikah siri dengan adik tirinya yang bernama Arni. Nana merasa hancur dan dikhianati. Dia tidak tahu bagaimana harus menghadapi situasi ini. Apakah dia harus menerima keadaan dan mencoba mempertahankan pernikahannya, ataukah dia harus memilih untuk berpisah dengan suaminya? Bagaimana kelanjutan cerita ini? Apakah Nana dan Arni bisa hidup bersama dalam satu rumah tangga dengan Roni, ataukah konflik dan drama akan terus terjadi?