Self-publishing Vs Traditional

Suamiku selalu dipuji oleh teman-teman sebagai suami idaman. Semua orang bilang dia begitu mencintaiku dan menjagaku sepenuh hati. Hingga akhirnya aku pergi melakukan pemeriksaan kehamilan. Kakak sepupuku meneleponnya untuk berpamitan sebelum bunuh diri. Tanpa ragu sedikitpun, dia meninggalkan aku yang sedang hamil enam bulan dan pergi menemuinya dengan panik. Ibuku malah memintaku untuk berlapang dada dan ‘meminjamkan’ suamiku pada kakak sepupuku yang sedang depresi. Abangku juga memarahiku, “Kamu bisa tetap tinggal di rumah ini juga karena Susan membelamu! Jadi, apapun yang dia mau, kasih saja padanya!” Aku merasa ini sungguh keterlaluan. Padahal aku adalah keluarga kalian yang sebenarnya, dia hanyalah pencuri yang merebut posisiku. Namun, saat akhirnya aku memutuskan untuk meninggalkan kalian semua, kenapa justru kalian yang menyesalinya?

My partner, Derek Crawford, calls himself a traditional man. On our tenth anniversary, I bought him a pair of his favorite AJ sneakers. Instead, he gifted me a bag of pastries. "Your cake is extremely tiny, and yet it costs you a few dozen dollars! Look at the pastries I got you—not only are they cheap, but they are also huge in quantity! Now this is what I call worth it!" After that, Derek tells me that he'll make it up to me by throwing an engagement party. He has also invited my parents and my relatives to the party. With anticipation brimming in our eyes, we arrive at the restaurant, only to see Derek serving us with store-bought pickles and dinner rolls. "I'm a traditional man, you see. I'm not used to fancy food and foreign cuisines. This, right here, is the basics of a traditional dinner. You don't see patriotic men like me nowadays!" My relatives' expressions change drastically on the spot. Meanwhile, my parents look very mortified. I can only smile awkwardly at them while doing everything I can to stop them from leaving. But as soon as I leave the hotel, I receive a notification from the bank that 200 thousand dollars have been deducted from my account via a supplementary card linked to it. At the same time, Derek's childhood sweetheart, Renee Young, posts a photo of her 12-layered luxurious cake on her social media account. "When I told Derek that I wanted to celebrate my birthday, not only did he buy me the most expensive strawberry cake, but he also reserved a dozen or so tables that are served with the grandest feast! "If your man loves you that much, he won't need any lessons in pampering you! Traditional men definitely know how to love and pamper their queens!" I tighten my grip on my phone. As I look back at Derek, who keeps claiming that he's a traditional man stuck to his traditional ways, I suddenly find it exhausting to continue being in a relationship with him.

Hari ketika aku mengambil foto pernikahan, putri angkat di keluargaku melepas tudung pengantinku dan berkata dengan suara yang keras: "Adik, bukankah kamu putri angkat keluargaku, kenapa kamu kesini?" "Hari ini adalah hari yang aku mengambil foto pernikahan dengan Felix, sikapmu yang seperti ini bukankah akan mempermalukan Grup Setiawan?" Jika ini sebelumnya, aku pasti sudah kabur sambil menangis. Tapi kebetulan, aku sudah hidup kembali. Aku menampar wajah Maudy: "Apa hakmu untuk berbicara denganku? Siapa kamu, berani-beraninya mengambil foto pernikahan dengan Felix?" "Menurutmu apakah kamu mampu memikul tanggung jawab atas nama Grup Setiawan!"

Hailey meticulously plans a Valentine's Day surprise for her husband, Leo. It's supposed to be a day to mend the growing chasm in their relationship, but fate has a different plan. As Hailey steps into their home, the sight that greets her shatters her world: Leo, entangled in a passionate affair with a woman, right in their bedroom. The betrayal is like a knife to her heart, twisting deeper as the truth unravels. This is not a one-time indiscretion but a web of deceit spun over the years. Hailey's mind races as the reality of her situation settles in. Determined not to be a victim, Hailey vows to seek vengeance. But how? Should she reveal her long-hidden identity as the sole heir to a vast fortune? Or should she embrace the affections of the attentive suitor who has been vying for her heart? As Hailey embarks on her journey for retribution, will she discover a new self amidst the ruins and start anew? From a Divorcee to a Billionaire is created by Ivan TaleSmith, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Alexis was a twenty five years old orphan girl, her parent were wealthy, in fact they were the most richest couple in the whole federation. But after their demise, life became hell for Alexis, her stepmother Linda despised her, she caused her to suffer, and eventually Alexis became outcast. But then a twist of fate, she help an old Chinese man, who later taught her many self defense skills, he also taught her ancient Chinese traditional medicine skills. On the man death bed, he gave his acupuncture needle to Alexis as gift, and this became Alexis only personal belongings even in her own father house. But then Linda only intensified her hatred, and life became so miserable for Alexi. On a given, she became so devastated that she wish for death, in her anger and sorrow, she vent all her anger on the Senate President of the Federation unknowingly. But what ought to kill her, eventually became a blessing for her, Mr. Senate President adopted her, she had a new mother (Faith) and new older brother (Tommy). Now together with her new family support, she fought back for her parent belongings from the grasp of her Stepmother and her lover.

Saat seluruh keluarga merayakan ulang tahun adikku, aku dikunci di pabrik terbengkalai, dengan darah yang terus mengalir. Adikku menyewa empat preman, menyiksaku hingga nyaris mati. Dengan sisa tenaga, aku merangkak sedikit demi sedikit mengambil ponsel, lalu menelepon suamiku. "Laurent, aku terluka parah, cepatlah datang selamatkan aku ... di pabrik yang nggak jauh, nggak akan menyita banyak waktumu." Mendengar suaraku yang rendah hati dan lemah, suamiku mencibir, "Elena, menangis nggak mempan, sekarang mulai jual kasihan, ya?" "Kamu sampai tak segan melakukan apa pun demi merusak pesta ulang tahun adikmu. Cepat bawa hadiah dan pulang untuk minta maaf padanya. Kalau nggak, kali ini kamu nggak akan kuampuni!" Belum sempat aku berbicara, dari seberang telepon sudah terdengar suara adikku memanggilnya. Suamiku tidak tahu, pada detik telepon itu ditutup, aku sudah tidak membutuhkan pengampunannya lagi. Dia juga tidak tahu siapa mayat berbau busuk yang membuatnya, seorang ahli forensik senior, mengernyit dan menghindar. Itu adalah istrinya sendiri yang telah dia benci selama bertahun-tahun.

The sleepy English locality of Middletown is about to get even sleepier, as a strange malady starts to affect the population. It spreads quickly, causing the authorities to quarantine this small city, and seek out the only person who might be able to help: Doctor Andrew Strauss. However, Strauss has a secret, one that has linked him to this place all his life, one that has linked him to a particular person there, though he doesn’t yet know who. But he’s not the only one hiding things – and as he ventures into Middletown to collect samples with an army escort, a mixture of UK and US troops, cracks soon begin to appear in the operation. Especially when his team comes up against the most terrifying threat humankind has ever known.

"The Rebel's Mate" is a paranormal romance novel set in the world of werewolves in a monarchy, where arranged marriages are the norm. The story follows Karen, a strong and independent werewolf who defies traditional gender roles and seeks to shape her destiny. She meets the werewolf rebels, who teach her how to harness her inner strength and become a skilled fighter. Meanwhile, Prince Alexander who is rumored to be disabled, useless, cruel, and disked by the King, reveals his true self to Karen, and they form a bond based on mutual respect and understanding. Karen's stepsister, Jamie manipulates her fated mate into rejecting her, and Karen must grapple with her complicated feelings toward her stepsister and the damage she has caused. A love triangle emerges as another werewolf vies for Karen's affection. Karen and the rebels face a setback in their rebellion, and Karen must make a difficult decision to protect her loved ones. A powerful enemy emerges, threatening the rebellion and Karen's newfound happiness. She must use all her skills and strength to defeat them. Karen and Prince Alexander face opposition from within the kingdom, as some still cling to the old ways. They must work together to overcome these challenges and establish a new era of peace and prosperity.

Demi melunasi hutang keluarganya Senja dipaksa menikah dengan mantan saudara angkatnya yang dulu pernah melecehkannya. Hidup serumah dengan Dirga membuat Senja di bayangi rasa takut terlebih ketika mengetahui identitas asli suaminya yang seorang bos Mafia. Pelecahan dan pembunuhan sudah menjadi asupan sehari-hari, terlebih saat Senja mulai masuk ke dalam permainan "Serigala Vs Domba." Apa yang akan terjadi.

Fall in love with these bad-boy bikers — with steamy stories ranging from second-chance romances to secret hookups.The Heaven Hill Series is created by Laramie Briscoe, an eGlobal Creative Publishing Signed Author.