The Rational Optimist

Shanala Arunika adalah gadis dengan hidup yang mengerikan. Di balik senyum ramahnya tersimpan pikiran yang kusut dan rumit. Dia tak akrab dengan ibu kandungnya. Sang ibu membencinya, lebih sayang pada kakaknya. Dia dapat trauma fisik dan mental semenjak kecil. Dia mencoba baik-baik saja meski hatinya runtuh setelah diusir sang ibu di usia 18 tahun. Dia hidup menyambung napas dari hari ke hari. Saat usianya 19 tahun, dia berhasil menjadi pramugari maskapai nasional, Nusantara Airlines. Hidupnya mulai terasa indah dan bermakna. Bahkan, dia memiliki kekasih seorang pilot bernama Ganta. Namun, semua berubah saat orang-orang dari masa lalunya mulai muncul lagi. Sang kekasihpun mulai berubah. Sanggupkah dia tertabrak badai kedua kehidupannya? Seberapa kusut dan mengerikannya hidup Shanala? Bagaimana jati dirinya sampai sang ibu membenci Nala mati-matian? Adakah seseorang yang menolongnya? Adakah pahlawan yang akan mengentaskan kesedihannya?

Setelah kehilangan kekasih yang dicintainya hanya karena berprofesi sebagai tukang pengantar makanan, Bagas memutuskan untuk mengubah nasibnya. Selama bertahun-tahun, dia pun dapat mewujudkan impiannya sehingga mempunyai perusahaan sendiri. Di titik inilah Bagas mulai membungkam mulut orang-orang yang dulu menghinanya, termasuk mantan kekasihnya.

At the age of thirteen, Ashley secretly fell in love with a man. The man looks cold and lazy, talks like a bad-boy, often comes to her house and spends an afternoon playing games in her brother's room. Seeing Ashley come in to deliver some snacks, he would raise his eyelids carelessly, smiling like a tempting devil, "Kiddo, what's the matter with you? You always blush when you see me. "

Ruby Blues, a seventeen year old final year high schooler has to change schools for the new year. She moves over to her aunt's house for the holidays trying to prepare her mind for the new year. Her one rule, NO MORE BOYS.James Llock, everybody's favorite comes into the story. He's everything she's running away from but why does she run into him every direction she takes. Everyone says yes but she says no. Will James be able to stop her from building walls around her heart? Or will he help put the finishing touches to her wall?Years after their separation, the tables are turned and Ruby now has to win back the heart of the only man she sees. James is now a hardened man with all life challenges making him who he now is.Live through the story of Ruby and James and watch their choices see them scale through the mess that is their lives.--------------------------------------------This book is an originalNo copies of this bookNo Fan Fictions of this bookNo interpretations in any other language All rights reserved

"The story of wedding proposals and unexpected rejections from each other influenced by their family members", is the one line narration of Persuasion, a romantic novel by Jane Austen. Frederick Wentworth, a Naval officer proposed to wed Annie, when she was 19 years old. Anne's family members felt that Frederick is not the right match for her as Frederick is poor and does not have a family back round. Influenced by her family members including father, sister and brother-in-law, Anne later decided not to marry Frederick. Russel, acting in place of her mother, breaks the engagement. Eight years later Frederick becomes wealthy and he is now a captain. Anne still unmarried now and meets Frederick who has not forgiven Anne's rejection. Being an eligible bachelor now, he publicly declares he would accept proposal from any one except Anne.

Lizzy had no idea who her parents were or why they decided to abandon her and her elder sister, Joan when she was just a baby. She believed she was useless as she could not unlock her powers and her despair increased as she was finding it hard to connect with it but when she finds out that her mate was Alpha Gerald who was the next king of the throne and whose guts she totally despised, she starts to get in tune with her powers and discovered that she was a Lycan. And after that her life became a rollercoaster ad she came to discover who her parents were and the realization that it was somehow in her destiny to either be the savior of the night walking creatures or their destruction. Will she succumb to her life's difficulty or will she fight for herself and the people she loved?

“A forbidden fruit he can’t resist.” A hardworking perfumer, Arella Rogue violated rules once and shared a passionate night with a stranger. After seven years, a twisted fate brings them together, but her heart is still raw to gamble over her unrecompensed feelings. An optimistic and charismatic businessman, Skipper Linton’s plan crumbles like his heart the moment he meets the woman he once knew. Their scorching passion reignites, but there’s a slight problem—she’s forbidden fruit he shouldn’t bite. If there's one thing Arella learned from her past—it’s not to play with fire. But the more she pulls away, fate brings them closer. And one long-buried secret can change their lives forever.

Kiera Campbell, a powerful heiress and the saviour of the Relish Group, thought she had it all when she married her secret love, Nicholas Relish, who later proved he still yearned for his first love, Cristal Duke. As Kiera's marriage crumbles amidst heartbreaking revelations and unwanted pregnancies, a tragic accident occurs, leading to Kiera's untimely demise. But destiny has an extraordinary plan for Kiera. Thrown back in time to a pivotal moment, she refuses to be a submissive wife anymore. Reclaiming her position as Vice CEO of the Campbell Group, Kiera embarks on a remarkable journey of self-discovery, rekindling her passions and embracing her independence. Jace Dalton, the captivating CEO with an enigmatic charm and an icy demeanour that masks a burning desire for Kiera, emerges from the shadows with a goal in mind. With a mysterious connection to her past, Jace sets a seductive plan to capture her heart in motion. Yet Nicholas' grip on Kiera remains unyielding, and his vengeful lover is out for blood. As secrets unravel and vengeance looms, Kiera must navigate a treacherous storm of emotions, confront her deepest desires, and seize control of her own destiny.

Berawal dari sebuah pertemuan tak disengaja di sebuah klub malam paling terkenal di Edensor. Seorang gadis bernama Kimberly Michael, tampak ketakutan usai bertemu dengan pria playboy pengunjung setia Sparkling Light. Bryan sang petualang cinta mendapat penolakan untuk pertama kalinya dari seorang gadis cantik yang ia temui. Mulai saat itu ia akan mencari keberadaan sang gadis dan membuatnya bertekuk lutut padanya. Apakah Bos playboy yang begitu berkharisma nan rupawan itu dapat menaklukkan Kimberly? Bagaimana kelanjutan kisah mereka?

Dua tahun, bukan waktu yang singkat. Aku rela meninggalkan kedua orang tua demi menikah dengan lelaki yang kucintai. Dimas, suamiku. Perlahan mulai memperlakukanku dengan kasar. Hal itu berawal saat Ia telah menjadi pengangguran dan tak punya apa-apa lagi. Keinginan Ibunya memaksa Dimas untuk menikah lagi. Karena bagi ibunya, aku hanyalah istri mandul yang belum juga memberinya cucu. Orang ketiga berhasil menghancurkan rumah tangga kami. Akhirnya aku kembali ke Kota kelahiran, Palembang. Aku hampir terjerumus pada pergaulan bebas akibat ulah teman sendiri. Untung masih bisa selamat dan bertemu dengan Fikri. Aku baru mengetahui kalau tengah mengandung darah daging Dimas. Sedangkan Dimas tak tahu akan hal tersebut. Bagaimana kisah selengkapnya?