Victoria: A Novel

When the flood hit, my husband, Patrick Holmes, who was part of the rescue team, stood between me and his first love, Victoria Clarke, torn with hesitation written all over his face. Without thinking twice, I shoved the only lifebuoy into Victoria's arms. In my previous life, Patrick had handed the lifebuoy to me instead and stayed behind with Victoria, choosing to die alongside her. Just before they both drowned, rescuers arrived in the nick of time and pulled him out, but Victoria didn't make it—she drowned that day. After that, he devoted himself completely to me, taking care of me in every moment of our daily lives. I had thought that the disaster made him cherish me more, but I was wrong—so terribly wrong. While I was hospitalized, Patrick unplugged my oxygen tank himself. He hissed, "If you hadn't insisted on going home to rest that day, I wouldn't have been torn on who to save, and she wouldn't have died. Now, you'll atone to her in the afterlife." I struggled helplessly as my vision blurred and death crept in. Then, everything went dark. When I opened my eyes again, I was back on the very day the flood began.

**Ada Cinta di Dalam Kelas** Di sebuah kelas kecil di Universitas Merdeka, hanya ada lima mahasiswa jurusan Komunikasi: Syifa, satu-satunya perempuan yang ceria dan penuh semangat, serta empat pria dengan karakter berbeda—Angga si dingin dan populer, Reza si humoris dan perhatian, Zaki yang tenang dan agamis, dan Arka yang ramah dan penuh canda. Meski jumlah mereka sedikit, persahabatan mereka sangat erat. Namun, di balik kehangatan kebersamaan itu, tersembunyi berbagai perasaan yang belum terungkap. Ketika semuanya diam-diam menyimpan perasaan pada Syifa, dinamika persahabatan mulai berubah menjadi kompetisi. Angga yang selalu tampak cuek, tiba-tiba mengungkapkan perasaannya dengan cara yang tak terduga. Reza yang selalu menggoda, kini serius mempertahankan hatinya. Dan Zaki, dengan kepribadiannya yang lembut, ternyata menyimpan rasa yang sama. Di tengah kebingungan perasaan dan ketegangan yang mulai muncul, Syifa dihadapkan pada pilihan sulit. Akankah ia memilih salah satu dari mereka atau tetap menjaga persahabatan yang sudah terjalin erat? Di dalam kelas yang sama, mereka belajar bahwa cinta tak selalu semudah yang mereka bayangkan.

Lia sudah lima tahun menikah dengan Yuan, tapi rumah tangga mereka dingin dan kering. Lia mendambakan kasih sayang namun yang ia dapat hanya penolakan, tuduhan, dan luka hati. Saat kariernya di puncak, justru cinta datang dari arah yang tak terduga. Seorang anak magang berusia 23 tahun yang berani memperjuangkannya. Di tengah tekanan rumah tangga dan godaan cinta terlarang, Lia harus memilih, mempertahankan pernikahan yang retak, atau merelakan dirinya hanyut dalam kenikmatan baru yang menghidupkan lagi hatinya.

The night ended tragically for Melissa when she met with an accident which took her life. However, the next moment, she was alive and turned out, she had transmigrated into a novel and engaged to a Duke! It was said that this fiancé of hers was cold-hearted and only cared about work and not interested in women! But why did he follow her around? He even kissed her every chance he got. Whatever, since she couldn't avoid her fate, she would play her character well. But, who's this adorable young child? "What're you doing here? Go back to your chambers!" "I'm your husband. I'm sleeping here with you." "Mother, I'm sleeping with you and Father." "Son, get out."

Thus, when Victoria Branson catches her fiancé red-handed with her stepsister, she has but tatters of her dream wedding and a burning desire to take back what rightfully belongs to her. In a last-ditch effort to wrest her grandmother's company away from her manipulative family, Victoria makes a strange compact with Adrian Lioyd, a man she thinks is a poor construction worker. Little does she know, Adrian is actually the youngest billionaire CEO in the country-a man who could change her life in ways she never fathomed. While trying to juggle family drama, corporate betrayal, and a budding romance with her mystery husband, Victoria slowly unravels the pieces of Adrian's identity. But once the truth does come to light, will their fragile relationship survive? Filled with passion, secrets, and the ultimate fight over love and legacy, "The Accidental Billionaire" is a tale of unexpected alliances and the strength that trust can bring.

At my mating ceremony, Alpha Derek's stepsister Victoria arrived wearing the $30 million Luna ceremonial gown he claimed our pack couldn't afford. Victoria pushed me into the ceremonial fire, and as the flames scorched my skin, Derek shouted at me for ruining the ceremony and embarrassing him in front of everyone. They left for our honeymoon together—the one I paid for with my own money. Wolves from the rival pack surrounded me. My wolf couldn't shift because of pregnancy. Through our mind link, I begged Derek for help. He blocked me while kissing Victoria on a Maldives beach. As the rival Alpha's claws tore into my womb, my unborn child died in pieces. Derek returned with tears, begging forgiveness. Like a fool, I gave it. What he doesn't know: I am the Alpha heiress of the Northern Territories' most powerful pack. Severing our mate bond isn't enough. I will take everything from him.

Jika ditanya siapa sosok yang paling ingin dinikahi oleh gadis-gadis Victoria, maka jawabannya hanya ada satu. Xavier George Sanders Dia adalah Duke termuda victoria yang diangkat menjadi Duke di usia 10 tahun. Mewarisi dua darah biru sekaligus membuat Xavier kian populer. Popularitasnya sebagai Duke sekaligus Panglima perang Victoria bahkan digadang-gadang melebihi popularitas putra mahkota Victoria sendiri, Jayden George Sebastian. Tapi sejatinya, tak ada yang sempurna di dunia ini. Xavier yang dianggap sempurna pun bahkan punya cacat. Karena diantara semua perempuan kalangan atas Victoria. Xavier harus menikah dengan Catalina Ruth Spencer, wanita yang dijuluki gagak hitam Victoria. Catalina dikenal sebagai salah satu wanita yang paling tidak diinginkan oleh pria mana pun. Apalagi setelah skandalnya dengan banyak pria terekspos di berita harian Victoria. Malang. Catherine yang menulis buku berjudul Royal Scandal itu harus masuk ke novelnya sendiri menggantikan Catalina asli yang mati konyol karena cinta gilanya pada putra mahkota Victoria. Lalu, bagaimana Catherine akan menjalani kehidupan Catalina selanjutnya? "Tidak baik mengatakan ini. Tapi sepertinya sebentar lagi aku memang akan mati. Pertukaran jiwa, sialan!"

Aisyah Saraswati tidak menyangka jika suaminya berselingkuh dengan wanita lain yang ternyata adalah kakak perempuannya, lalu Aisyah pergi meninggalkan Adrian suaminya karena tidak ingin mempunyai madu di dalam rumah tangganya. Namun, setelah tiga tahun masa perceraian. Aisyah bertemu kembali dengan Adrian tanpa sengaja, dan Adrian ingin Aisyah kembali menjadi istrinya. Apalagi setelah Adrian tahu bahwa Aisyah telah mempunyai anak setelah mereka bercerai. "Ini anakku?" "Bukan, ini anakku. Kamu, nggak berhak memilikinya."

Setelah sepuluh tahun bekerja di luar negeri, Ivana pulang ke Indonesia dengan penuh harapan. Ia sudah membayangkan kebahagiaan bersama Arka, kekasih yang telah menunggunya selama ini. Namun, setibanya di rumah, dunianya runtuh seketika—tenda pernikahan berdiri megah, bukan untuknya, tetapi untuk Arka dan adiknya, Fitri, yang ternyata telah mengkhianatinya. Patah hati dan tak tahu harus ke mana, Ivana justru dibawa oleh seorang pria misterius ke sebuah rumah megah. Tanpa penjelasan yang jelas, ia disambut dengan kemewahan dan kehangatan keluarga kaya raya yang menganggapnya sebagai calon pengantin. Sebelum sempat membantah, Ivana sudah didandani, dipakaikan gaun pengantin, dan disandingkan dengan seorang pria asing. Siapa sebenarnya lelaki itu? Dan yang paling penting, apa yang akan terjadi ketika kebenaran akhirnya terungkap?

Betrayal begets the darkest shadows, within its grasp, wealth transforms into a tool for revenge. Victoria Hamilton, once a privileged heiress, faced a terrifying death orchestrated by her family, leaving her legacy in the hands of deceitful kin. Fate, however, is inclined to rewrite cruel tales, and death is not always final. Reborn as Lily Turner from an humble background, Victoria carries the flames of revenge, armed with intelligence and fueled by ambition. As Victoria now Lily embarks on an unwavering journey to rebuild the empire stolen from her in a past life. Guided by an unyielding desire for justice, Lily navigates the vicious world of business, rising from the ashes into a formidable force. Memories of the past propel her forward, and scars become her stepping stones to triumph. "The Rebirth of a Scorned Heiress" unfolds as a tale of vengeance as Lily Turner, once an abandoned heiress, will stop at nothing to reclaim what is rightfully hers. Will her empire be the sweetest revenge, or will the haunting shadows of the past persist?