Read Love Is An Illusion

Michelle never planned to see Ray again—not after that reckless night on the beach, when too much alcohol led to a one-night stand. Three years later, they’ve both moved on: Michelle is in a steady relationship, and Ray is engaged to be married. But when she is assigned as the new CEO’s personal Chef, the past resurfaces with dangerous intensity. How long can she resist the forbidden desire that threatens to unravel everything she’s worked so hard to protect?

Since day one, Shen has never been so fascinated by the bouquet of red roses and box of chocolates that always appear at the gate of her apartment every evening. Thinking it was just only nearby to her, or someone she knew, she didn't put any attention onto it. Not until a crime happened in Metro whose main suspect is a secret admirer, she became eager to find all the possible answers that may lead to the true identity of her mysterious secret admirer.

Have you ever experienced the love that strikes at the most unexpected place, like the arrow of cupid went haywire, or like the love potion you made for someone landed in someone else's hand. How Columbus must have felt when he started in search of a sea route to the East Indies, but ended up discovering America? I mean, it was even better, isn't it? That's what going to happen to our Jia Davis, a 23 year old 'full of life' girl. Her life revolves around her friends and her adventures. Her friends love her with their life. So is she ready to face the world of love after her first unfortunate experience, or she will do what she is been doing, that is 'staying away from the mess' and as she always says 'love is waste of time'. But that doesn't stop her from crushing on the most handsome man she had met. Is he the one who will make her believe in love, or maybe someone...

Stephanie, a girl who thought that Internet Love is imposible in this world full of lies, not until she met this guy in a social media app who will help her to believe in Internet Love.

She won't take him back--no matter what. Or will she? Hayden Jenkins has lived in her hometown of Missoula, Montana, ever since she was born. She loves a simple life surrounded by her loving family, and that seems to be everything she needs. Or so she thinks. When her oldest brother’s wedding approaches, she fears facing a ghost from her past, the one who left her heartbroken seven years ago—Spencer Bailey, Hayden’s former high school sweetheart and the man who made her pretty much give up on real love. After graduation, Spencer left Montana to pursue a career in music in Los Angeles, which ended the relationship between Hayden and Spencer. They never spoke with one another again. Until now. Spencer's return leaves Hayden uneasy and anxious, still unprepared to face him after so long. Will it bring back unresolved feelings? Will they be forced to confront their past? Or will it be a second chance to rewrite their love story?

A little girl first comes to a foreign country to study abroad, where she encouters is a myterious teacher, a vampire friend, a werewolf and many other special characters. Then, for all she knew, the things that happened to her gradually engulfed her in hatreds, more envy than that is secret love with the Lord of Vampire. This little girl can overcome all challenges and dangers? Excerpts. "Did you listen to me after all?" The man was so angry that veins filled his forehead, he tried to restrain his strength so as not to hurt me. The unsuspecting, fearless me ran to the man's waist, the pink lips parted. "I love you." After those word, his mind stalled, his movements interrupted, and then for a moment his ears reddened, he cound't look at me for a while. "Forbid you to crawl into my bed tonight."

What will you do if your feelings for someone are not reciprocated? When your emotions and thoughts are put in a troubled state? That's what happens to Dave Walters who falls in love with Julie Kelv, his best friend, who doubles as his coursemate. He gets friendzoned. As their distance begins to grow apart, Julie finds love in the arms of a football star, Tom Jeremy. Things begin to turn sour as Julie discovers he is aggressive. Julie gets back Dave and starts an intimate relationship with him as a rebound. Tom out of jealousy goes back after her, and reveals an important past about his life which makes her feel touched. Julie makes Tom promise to allow her change him, as the only ransom to accepting him back to her life. Dave on the other hand attempts suicide. He gets rescued by his friend and neighbour, Lindsey. While comforting him, she then plants an unexpected kiss on his lips to reassure him that there is also a 'special one' in the world left for him.

Sari Asrianti, gadis berusia 22 tahun, terpaksa menjadi Orang Dalam Pemantauan (ODP) karena beberapa rekan wisudanya didiagnosis positif mengidap Covid-19. Ia harus mengisolasi diri secara mandiri selama empat belas hari karena hal tersebut. Untuk mengisi waktunya selama isolasi mandiri, Sari mengikuti sebuah grup daring yang berisi sesama ODP. Oleh Mirka, moderator grup tersebut, Sari dikenalkan dengan sejumlah teman baru, di antaranya Markus yang merupakan ODP termuda karena berusia remaja, serta seorang pemuda bernama Salman. Tanpa diduga oleh Sari, Salman mengajaknya berinteraksi secara pribadi setelah sesi grup usai. Seiring berjalannya waktu, Sari semakin nyaman bercengkerama dengan Salman melalui panggilan video maupun chatting. Karakter Salman yang supel dan optimis membuat Sari menyukai pemuda itu. Terlebih lagi, tidak lama kemudian Salman menyatakan cintanya kepada Sari.

Naratria Abiyaksa-Si tomboy yang mempunyai julukan preman pasar- saking gaharnya-baru saja memergoki pacarnya berselingkuh dengan Karina Winardi-calon kakak iparnya sendiri. Ternyata kata-kata Altan-sahabat oroknya telah terbukti, "Laki-laki ganteng itu kalo nggak gay ya, brengsek.Termasuk gue!" Itu adalah quotes favoritnya yang 100% benar! Sementara itu, Adzan Akbar Dewangga yang pernah kecewa akibat dikhianati kekasihnya, beranggapan bahwa wanita itu adalah makhluk yang egois dan manipulatif. Mengapa? Karena walaupun mereka salah, mereka akan tetap menyalahkan dunia. Saking muaknya berurusan dengan wanita, julukan gay pun kerap ditujukan padanya. "Gue heran ngeliat penampakan lo. Dibilang gembel ... ya, lo anak orang kaya. Tapi ngeliat celana bolong-bolong dan jaket penuh paku lo, kayak-kayaknya lo nggak pantes jadi anaknya Om Aksa dan Tante Lia. Lo ini lebih mirip landak dari pada manusia." -Adzan Akbar Dewangga "Gue malah lebih heran ngeliat lo. Ganteng-ganteng doyan batangan. Nggak sayang tuh, sama perabotan kalo terus dipake laga pedang?" - Naratria Abiyaksa

Once a Ruthless always a Ruthless 'Yan ang itinanim ko sa isip ko. Imbis na maghiganti pa ako ay mas mabuting manahimik nalang, kaysa sa gumawa ng panibagong gulo. Gusto ko mabuhay ng masaya kasama ang aking anak at mamuhay malayo sa kanila. Bago pumanaw ang ama ni Olivia May Biller, ay ipinag kasundo siya sa kaniyang kababata upang hindi siya maiwang mag-isa bago pumanaw ang ama niya. Ngunit isang pagtataksil ang nangyari, ang inakala niyang masayang pamilyang mabubuo nila ay isang malaking kasinungalian. Ang storya ng dalawang tao na parehong bulag sa pagmamahal ngunit sa magkaibang pamamaraan. Ang pagmamahalan nilang puno ng kasakitan, katrayduran at mga nakaraang mahirap nang balikan. Ngunit muling pagbubukludin ng isang bunga at kapalaran. Handa pa ba nilang patawarin ang isa't isa o paghihiganti ang mananalaytay sa kanila?