This Side Of Paradise Novel

Avery never wanted to marry David, the arrogant heir who thrived on dominance. But after a deal gone wrong, she was forced into an unwanted union. Neither of them had expectations for their marriage, and Avery was already plotting her escape—until something unexpected happened. Can they find a way to accept each other, or will the manipulations of the vengeful Alexander Park and Emily Downs tear them apart? Would there be room for love to blossom? What would happen to their relationship when they find out that they may share the same ex-lover?

Josh Anderson is the untouchable "King" of his high school. He is a perfectionist driven by the terrifying expectations of his abusive father. As Council President, Josh lives by a rigid script of straight A’s and flawless conduct until Tristan Boyle arrives. Tristan is a chaotic, talented "wild card" who shatters Josh’s world with a single grin and a tied test score. Between a secret admirer and a mysterious new rival, Josh’s "System" begins to glitch. To survive his home life and keep his throne, Josh must face a dangerous truth: his perfect life is a lie.

Not long after human Iris found out about her pregnancy, she realized her Alpha fated mate Arthur had engaged with another woman ever since he was 15 years old. As Arthur prepared to run for the Alpha President position, it became clear that he needed a luna from the Alpha class, just like his fiancée. Realizing her place as nothing more than a human mistress, Iris left, with her child. Five years later, Iris came back as a successful artist, while Arthur already became the Alpha President. Arthur genuinely believed Iris couldn’t thrive without him, but when they met again, his world was turned upside down. A little boy ran to Iris, holding his arms out toward Iris. “Mommy, we missed you so much, so we came with Daddy,” he said. Arthur stared at the child, then looked back at Iris angrily to growl, “Mommy and Daddy?” Before Iris could respond, a handsome Alpha appeared, holding a little girl in his arms. “Iris, sorry to keep you waiting.”

Napilitan si Selene na maging isang surrogate mother nang makulong ang kanyang ama. Wala siyang ibang pagpipilian—she needed money, and fast. Kahit hindi niya lubos na naiintindihan ang pinapasok niya, tinanggap niya ito alang-alang sa taong pinakamahalaga sa kanya.Ngunit habang dinadala niya ang bata sa kanyang sinapupunan, may isang madilim na banta ang dumating sa kanyang buhay. May taong nagbabala sa kanya—leave, or you and the child you carry will be killed. Takot ang namayani sa puso niya, kaya pinili niyang tumakas at maglaho nang parang bula.Limang taon ang lumipas.Pagod, hirap, at pangungulila ang naging kasama niya sa mga panahong iyon. Kaya nang wala na siyang matakbuhan, she returned to Manila, hoping for a fresh start. Hindi niya inaasahan na matatanggap siya bilang kasambahay ng mismong pangulo ng bansa.Sa loob ng palasyo, akala niya ay makakahanap siya ng katahimikan. But fate had other plans.Unti-unting napalapit sa kanya ang binatang presidente—isang lalaking makapangyarihan ngunit may pusong marunong magmahal. Sa bawat araw na magkasama sila, her walls slowly broke down. Ngunit kasabay ng paglapit nila sa isa’t isa ay ang pagdami ng mga taong gustong sirain siya.Mga matang mapanghusga. Mga bulong na mapanakit. At ang pinakamabigat—ang imahe ng pangulo na unti-unting nadudungisan dahil sa kanya.She was just a maid. Isa lamang siyang dalagang ina na may madilim na nakaraan. At siya—isang lider ng bansa na kailangang manatiling malinis ang pangalan.Ngayon, kailangan niyang pumili.Will she fight for love, kahit kapalit nito ang pagbagsak ng lalaking mahal niya?Or will she walk away, sacrificing her own happiness to protect his name?Sa mundong puno ng kapangyarihan at lihim, ang pag-ibig ba ay sapat para ipaglaban… o isa lamang itong kahinaan na kailangang bitawan?

Laurent Leyva grew up in Valencia, Spain and moved to the Philippines when he was sixteen years old after the death of his mother. Being the secret bastard of the country's head of state and later on introduced as the president's nephew; Laurent never anticipated it. He eventually met his half-brother named Sebastian Gabrielle Blanco, who was numb, cold, and slightly a temperamental artist. Until one night, Sebastian and Laurent did something that shocks the entire country. Something that people did not expect at all.

Katarina was hired to manage the President's affairs of the heart. Her one mission: To find his perfect wife. She plied him with enough candidates - models, heiresses, socialites, actresses, a crowned princess - women in their prime who came with beautiful background and outstanding achievement. But he rejected everyone. He only wanted one woman - his executive assistant Katarina. Will she yield from his relentless pursuit of her? Especially since it did not come with any guarantees and would most likely leave her heart tbroken in the end?

Setelah kesuciannya direnggut paksa oleh Sulistyo, calon wakil presiden, di malam setelah upacara kemerdekaan. Aisyah merasa sangat hancur dan kehilangan semangat hidupnya. Dua minggu kemudian, Sulistyo memberikan sekoper uang sebagai kompensasi. Mengetahui bahwa ternyata Aisyah hamil, Sulistyo terpaksa menikahinya demi menutupi perbuatan tercelanya. Namun, siapa sangka jika hidup sebagai istri calon wakil presiden ternyata tidak semudah itu. Aisyah justru terjebak drama politik dan drama keluarga Sulistyo yang tidak ada habisnya.

Saat ulang tahun ke 17. Bora Zanitha Rukmasara harus menyaksikan anjing kesayangannya dibakar hidup-hidup oleh kedua saudara tiri. Satu tahun kemudian, anjing kesayangannya datang ke dalam mimpi dan menunjukkan masa depan selama satu bulan berturut-turut. Untuk mengubah masa depan, Bora harus merubah semua sifat jahat dan melindungi ayahnya yang merupakan presiden Indonesia yang dicintai rakyat dari orang-orang jahat. Diantaranya adalah menjadi simpanan dari suami salah satu aktivis ham yang terkenal menyerang kegiatan para dokter hewan di Kalimantan dengan bantuan berkah yang diberikan Bern. Bora yang dulunya lemah, mulai bangkit melawan orang-orang yang bersikap jahat kepadanya selama ini.

"Eve, what exactly are you up to." Ethan held her chin, staring into her eyes. "Have you developed a new way to achieve your divorce goal?" "Who said I wanted a divorce?" Eve flashed him her sweetest smile. "You're my darling husband, and my only goal is to make you happy." Ethan looked as if he was about to have a heart attack. The driver lost control and the car almost slammed into the gates. *** In her past life, Evelyn was doted on and admired by her husband, Ethan Anderson. But her foul temper and her desire to be with another man made her destroy her marriage. After that, she fell into a great misery when she discovered that her closest friends were her biggest enemies. It was too late, and she had to carry the regret to her grave. When she gets a second chance in life, Will she have the opportunity to redeem herself?

Lerina was exiled after her uncle managed to seize all of her parents' inheritance. He was forced to stay at the house of a friend's servant. He had to find a job at that time, but luck was not on his side. Until his friend Rivera heard from his parents that there was a rich man who wanted to have children without getting married. He offered it. Lerina, who really needed money for a place to live, daily life as well as tuition fees, finally accepted the offer. Five years later fate brought them together.