What Is A Bildungsroman

Adrian Royce, once a commanding force in the business world, now hides in the shadows of his fears and a wheelchair. Cynical and broken, he’s forced into a marriage with Serena Cooper, a fiery young woman whose dreams are as big as the struggles she’s endured. A healer at heart, with her grandmother’s ancient remedies and an indomitable spirit, Serena has known heartbreak and betrayal—but never defeat. From their first meeting, sparks fly—not of passion, but of sharp words and clashing wills. “You think I want your money?” Serena snaps when Adrian accuses her of being a gold digger. “No, Mr. Royce. I want a college seat.” Reluctantly, Adrian lets her into his life, and Serena’s presence becomes more than just physical healing. Her selflessness and quiet resilience begin to chip away at his icy walls. Despite himself, Adrian starts waiting for her each evening, sharing meals he once ate in solitude, his heart unknowingly opening to her warmth. As their contract of necessity shifts into something deeper, Serena finds herself captivated by Adrian’s rare smiles and the vulnerability he hides behind his sharp tongue. Serena, who vowed never to trust again, feels her walls crumble under the weight of Adrian’s gaze. His touch sends shivers down her spine, his presence a constant reminder that she isn’t alone. And yet, she fears the same pain that has haunted her past. But as emotions rise, so do the challenges—old flames, family betrayals, and scars from their pasts. Can Serena overcome her fear of losing someone she loves again? Will Adrian be brave enough to fight for her? The Cure Is You, is a heart-stirring tale of resilience, betrayal, and the healing power of love that will leave you breathless until the very last page.

.... Lin Sha Na , seorang mafia yang juga memiliki identitas lain sebagai seorang aktris. Dia adalah seorang ratu film dengan bayaran paling mahal. Namun karena penghianatan Lio Wen membuat nya terbunuh bersamanya. Waktu demi waktu terasa berlalu bagi Lin Sha Na di tengah sedikit kesadaran nya dan saat dia membuka mata dia menyadari bahwa dia telah berpindah dimensi. Jiwa nya memasuki tubuh seorang gadis yang memiliki wajah yang sama dengan wajah nya di kehidupan sebelum nya bahkan nama mereka pun sama. Namun sangat di sayangkan gadis itu bodoh dan tidak memiliki keterampilan apapun sehingga menjadi bahan tertawaan di seluruh ibu kota. Siapa yang tahu bahwa suatu hari dia akan menjadi sosok terkenal di ibu kota dan mengguncang seluruh dunia.

"Hey mister, can I ask you for a favor?" A lady asked with her sweet and intoxicating voice, causing the man who was walking, to turn around and stare at the young lady. "Can you be my boyfriend for just one month, and I promise to pay you handsomely." Cecelia said smiling. **** Cecelia is an upcoming actress. Her parents had threatened to choose a suitor for her if she didn't hasten her steps and find one for herself... Edward is a founder of Charles diamond company who agreed to be Cecelia's fake boyfriend for a month not because he feels like, but because his parents were also planning on looking for a lady for him. Edward has had a traumatic experience during his childhood, which causes him to shut his mouth, as he goes through different attacks, unaware that it would lead to him being unable to talk. When their plans start to unravel will Cecelia fall in with her parents' plans? When feelings get involved will things still work out as they planned?

The Dark Monarch has returned to the city. He took on the role of an ordinary clerk, only to inadvertently discover the secret of his beautiful female boss…

And where the hell is the supposed assistant?" He angrily asked. "I'm here." A soft voice answered shyly. There was something about the voice that was oddly familiar. He was ready to fire the person until he turned around to find no one other than Shayan West, a woman he heavily despised. Her heart was pounding in her chest loudly as she stared at him, it was him, standing in front of her after five years. Everything was going great for Shayan until her new boss arrived. What happens when her new boss turns out to be no one other than Kel Adrios, the man who caused so much drama in her life. Would she continue working or quit? Will they overcome their misunderstanding and start a new or loose their love to revenge? After all it takes two to tango and the more you hate, the more you fall in love. Read to find out. You will experience a surge of emotions and your heart strings will be played like a guitar chord.

Kylie never thought she would end up falling inlove with her bodyguard slash soon to be brother. Taga bantay at driver niya lang dapat ito, pero nahulog siya sa binata, sinong hindi maiinlove sa lalaki? He's perfect! Para sa kanya ay perpekto na ito. gwapo, mabait, masipag at higit sa lahat matalino! Hindi man ito mayaman ay ayos lang sa kanya. Ang problema nga lang sa binata ay lagi lang itong seryoso. Bibihira magsalita na kulang na lang ay mapanisan ng laway. Masaya siya ng malamang may nararamdaman din pala sa kanya ang binata. Dahil gusto nga ng magulang nila na ampunin ang naging lihim muna ang relasyon na meron sila. Kaso wala talagang sekretong hindi nabubunyag nalaman ng parents niya ang relasyon nila. Dahil doon nagdesisyon ang mga ito na ipadala sa ibang bansa ang binata at kuya niya para doon ipag-patuloy ang pag-aaral. Hindi niya iyon alam. basta pag gising nalang niya kinabukasan. Wala na ang lalaking mahal niya iniwan siya ng walang paalam. Years past nakalimutan na niya ang lahat. Naka-move on na siya at masaya na ulit. Pero mapag laro talaga ang tadhana kung kailan ayos na siya bigla namang bumalik ang binata at hindi na ito basta basta dahil nalaman niya na isa na itong bilyonaryo. At ang masaklap pa, makakasama niya ulit ito sa iisang bahay at trabaho. What will she do? How will she deal with the man who broke her heart then?

It was in elementary school when Zack was in the darkest moment of his life, and unexpectedly a transferee guy saved him from loneliness. It was love at first smile. From the moment he saw it, he saw the brightest smile he could ever imagine. He met this guy and even though this guy was also struggling in his life, he still managed to smile, which Zack adored even more. . . . but this guy transferred to another school after a month. Although years have passed, he still likes him. Luckily he met his first love again, he saw him at their university. So now he took the opportunity to be with him.

.... Mali ba na mag mahal? Lalo na kung parehas kayo ng kasarian? Mali nga siguro, dahil nagmahal tayo ng hindi naman dapat at hindi nakaayon sa batas. Ngunit mas mali sigurong mag mahal kung panay panghuhusga lang ang natatanggap. Dahil kailan man hindi naging mali ang pagmamahal kahit na sa iba... ito ay kasalanan? Kasalanan na wala namang may kagustuhan. Pero hindi naman natin kasalanan na sa maling kasarian tayo nagmahal. Dahil kailan man hindi naging mali ang pagmamahal...

Ivy Rivera, eighteen years old was known to be the girl from the wrong side of the river. Everyone in Winslow, Arizona, a small town where she grew up looked down on her and she was labeled a jinx. Ivy Rivera life changed after spending a whole night with a stranger who showed her love and attention she had never received even from her parents. Soon Ivy found out that she was pregnant, and to avoid being mocked by people, she left the small town to start a new life in Los Angeles. Ivy Rivera locked up her past life to focus on her career as a photographer. Her top priority was to give her child the life he deserved and the love she never received as a child from her parents. One day, Ivy found the the stranger she had a night with ten years ago. Feelings would stir up but would Ivy be willing to let the stranger near her son? Would she set things aside and let love overpower the doubt and fear she has been keeping for years? An eye-opening love story and family drama.

The temperature starts to drop once we reach the top of the mountain. My two childhood friends, who swore to protect me with their lives, don't even spare me a glance. One is hastily wrapping all his clothes around Lisette Locke, while the other is warming her with his body. I'm so cold that my heart condition acts up; I beg them to save me. However, they're infuriated by this. "How can you still be trying to get our attention at a time like this, Cecilia? Run around for a while if you're cold!" "We'll buy you that white down jacket you wanted when we get back, but you can't take it from Lise now!" The rescue team arrives, and I barely make it out alive. I'm hospitalized for a week, but neither of them come to visit me. I see from my social media that they're busy celebrating Lisette's birthday. We've been friends for over a decade, yet I mean nothing when compared to the driver's daughter. I call my father and say, "Dad, "I'm willing to marry into the Jorgensen family!"