Something Blue Emily Giffin

Catalina Ramirez has always been the subject of gossip on campus—labeled a playgirl not for what she did, but because of what people think they saw. When her long-distance boyfriend left for the Philippines, rumors flew that she cheated with her boy best friend, Aiden. What no one knew was that Aiden was simply protective of her, always by her side, never crossing the line. But to others, closeness easily looked like something more. With striking blue eyes as calm and deep as the ocean, Catalina doesn’t need to lift a finger to catch anyone’s attention. Her beauty is effortless, her voice captivating. As a member of a rising campus band, she sings with a passion that defies the quiet disapproval of her mother. Who has always tried to pull her away from music. Catalina feels it deep in her bones: her mother is hiding something from her, something about her past, something she’s not ready to confront. Then came Logan Axel Tyndall. At first, Catalina thought it was nothing but a harmless crush, an infatuation she’d get over in a week or two. She tried to laugh it off, but soon found herself stalking him, chasing after the way he walked, talked, and carried the world like he knew more than he let on. Before she knew it, she wasn’t just falling... she was drowning in him. But Logan wasn’t just another boy. He held the missing pieces of a puzzle she never knew she was trying to solve. Through him, secrets begin to unravel. Questions long buried rise to the surface.

Distressed by the evidence of her husband’s unfaithfulness, Emily found herself fallen prey to her best friend Maya’s scheme. Between her husband Louis’ distrust and the intensifying strife within her family, Emily found help from Damian, the heir to a multinational conglomerate. This is a story of two people who are skeptical about love but ultimately discover genuine affection for one another.

EXTRACT. “Why should I hand you my heart again, when all you did was shatter it into a million pieces before?” Emily hissed. Alpha Robert took a daring step closer, “I know I messed everything up, but I can’t breathe without you. Please, just one more chance, and I’ll prove myself.” From behind Emily came a deep, resonant growl. Alpha James moved forward with a possessive intensity. “Step away, cousin. She’s my mate. My soul is bound to hers.” “Since when do I belong to anyone? Fate might decree it, James, but it doesn’t mean you own me.” Emily inquired. A menacing voice from the shadows then seized her attention, “And what about me, little omega? How do you explain this undeniable pull between us? Or are you too scared to admit that your enemy stirs your very core?” Alpha Michael questioned. *** Emily Parker, a wolfless omega, endures constant hatred and disdain from her own father and his family. But her world isn't entirely bleak; she has a loving fiancé who stands by her side. That is, until he shatters her heart by cheating on her with her half-sister, who turns out to be his true mate. Devastated, Emily is sent away by her father to another pack for her studies. Two years later, Emily returns to her father's pack, only to cross paths with the mysterious Monstrous brothers, the formidable sons of the Demontail pack. To her astonishment, she learns that she is the destined mate of the eldest brother, while the younger brother harbors a deep grudge against her. As if things couldn't get more complicated, her ex-fiancé now wants her back. Caught between three potent Alphas fighting for her heart. Who will win her heart: the destined mate, the enemy, or the ex-lover?

Frustasi karena tak kunjung mendapatkan keturunan dan hancur karena sikap dingin dan kasar sang suami, Nayyara justru terjebak hubungan terlarang dengan Galen, sang bodyguard. Nayyara begitu terpesona dengan sikap tulus dan lembut Galen hingga melupakan fakta jika dia masih sebagai istri orang. Hubungan keduanya menjadi semakin intens saat Nayya meminta Galen untuk menghamilinya demi membalas hinaan sang suami. Apakah Galen mau menerima tawaran Nayya? Apa alasan suami Nayya terus bersikap acuh selama ini? Dan rahasia apa yang sebenarnya mereka tutupi? "Kamu mau menghabiskan malam denganku?Aku akan memberikan apapun untukmu." — Nayyara "Jangan merayuku, Nona. Aku khawatir, anda tak bisa lepas dariku dan malah meninggalkan suami anda." — Galen

(AREA DEWASA!!!) Pernikahan Nadine dan Rhevan tak berjalan mulus. Selama lima tahun bersama Nadine tak pernah mendapatkan kepuasan batin ketika bercinta dengan suaminya. Tidak hanya itu, sikap kasar dan acuh sang suami juga menambah luka dalam hatinya. Disaat Nadine mulai jengah dengan pernikahannya, muncul Dirga— tetangga barunya yang berstatus duda. Pria tampan bertubuh sixpack yang selalu membuat Nadine terbayang-bayang akan pesonanya yang menggoda. "Pejamkan matamu dan rasakan, Nad! Milik siapa yang lebih membuatmu nikmat? Milikku atau suamimu?" — Dirga (26 tahun)

Warning! Adult content. Berusaha bangkit dari masa lalunya yang menyedihkan dan mengubur semua kenangannya, Emily kini membesarkan anak dari orang yang dicintainya seorang diri. Sebagai seorang ibu tunggal biasa, dirinya sering dipandang hina karena tidak memiliki suami dan melahirkan di luar pernikahan. Cemoohan dan rasa malu itu mendorong orang tuanya untuk menjodohkan dia. Sayangnya, Emily selalu berusaha menggagalkannya. Hingga akhirnya dia didesak menikah dengan lelaki yang tidak dia kenal bernama Keenan Derrel Ferano. Seorang pengusaha muda yang merupakan anak dari mantan atasan ibunya, bersedia menikah hanya demi menutupi rumor yang menyebut dirinya gay. Emily tidak pernah mau peduli dengan lelaki itu. Pernikahan dingin yang dijalaninya, tak membuat dia bahagia dan hanya sebagai pelengkap untuk anaknya. Di tengah ketidakharomonisan rumah tangganya, sosok yang tidak pernah dia bayangkan sebelumnya, justru hadir di antara dia dengan Keenan. James, lelaki yang merupakan ayah dari anaknya sekaligus satu-satunya lelaki yang dia cintai, datang sambil menawarkan cinta untuknya. Apa yang harus Emily lakukan, ketika seseorang yang dia tunggu sekian lama, akhirnya menyatakan cinta? Di saat dia kini telah menjadi istri orang lain. "Kembalilah padaku, Emily. Aku mencintaimu." ~ James ~ "Aku juga mencintaimu, tapi aku sudah menikah." ~ Emily ~ "Kau istriku sekarang. Jauhi lelaki itu." ~ Keenan ~

Emily Carter tak pernah menyangka, sahabat masa SMA yang dulu ia tolak kini kembali sebagai Alexander Blackwood—seorang CEO dingin, berbahaya, sekaligus penuh obsesi. Ketika keluarganya terjerat utang besar, Alexander muncul dengan tawaran yang mustahil ditolak: pernikahan kontrak enam bulan. Bagi Emily, ini hanya kesepakatan untuk menyelamatkan keluarganya. Namun bagi Alexander, ini adalah kesempatan untuk membalas, mengikat… dan merebutnya sepenuhnya. Di balik cincin pernikahan, tersembunyi hasrat, luka, dan rahasia masa lalu yang tak pernah padam. Antara cinta dan benci, penyesalan dan obsesi, Emily harus memilih—bertahan dalam penjara cinta sang CEO dingin, atau melawan ikatan yang bisa menghancurkan keduanya.

Emily Harlow never agreed to be sold on national television, until her mother signed her up for The Marriage Lottery, a ruthless show pairing society’s “undesirable” women with husbands willing to take them. Alone, in a torn gown, under blinding lights and a nation laughing, Emily opens her only offer and reads the name aloud. Damien William Hardy. The audience erupts in disbelief. A joke, they say. A mistake. Because what would a man like him ever want with a leftover woman? Damien Hardy did not choose Emily Harlow. Her presence is an intrusion into his plans, his reputation, his bloodline. He will break her, piece by piece, until he uncovers the secret she’s hiding. And yet… against all odds, she has claimed the most eligible man in the country. But can she keep him?

Previously, Emily enjoyed the company of many dear friends, had a supportive partner, and had a knack for ceramics. She was not a victim. Later on, she was left with nothing. Emily thinks her future is as barren as her body after she loses the partner who never loved her, the friends who feel she broke their trust, and the unborn child who was just beginning to thrive inside of her. Then, however, the neighbor kid, Steve, starts warming up. She was inspired by his guitar playing, and he pushed her to resume her artistic pursuits. At the community center, she makes new friends and almost gets her father to talk to her again. Living for the after requires letting go of the prior, but can Emily let go enough to see the beauty in her own life?

She had everything she always hoped for — a loving boyfriend, great parents, and a trustworthy best friend. Or so she thought. Emily had always hoped that Dorian, her boyfriend, would be her mate. On her eighteenth birthday and the day she ought to find her mate, she was found dead in her room. How she died and who murdered her was a great mystery. What happens when Emily is given another chance to live? Another chance to get those sweet and caring vibes away from her. A chance to get her revenge on the people that murdered her? But it seems all more complicated when she meets Alpha Roman, the Alpha of Red Creed Pack. He is her real mate and Emily is willing to use him to get her revenge.