Lan Lin

Bintang Sabda Alam, gadis remaja bertubuh tambun, dekil dan jerawatan akibat masa pubertasnya, tergila-gila pada Christian Diwangkara Junior. Anak sahabat orang tuanya yang dewasa, canggih dan sudah memiliki pacar seorang model professional. Hingga suatu hari, secara tidak sengaja, ia mendengar kalau laki-laki pujaannya itu menghinanya dengan sebutan buntelan jerawatan pada pacarnya. Sejak hari itu Bintang bersumpah bahwa tidak akan pernah lagi menampakkan dirinya di hadapan Tian sebelum ia kurus dan tidak kalah cantik dari pacarnya. Enam tahun kemudian mereka bertemu kembali dalam keadaan Bintang yang sudah berubah 180 derajat dari masa remaja culunnya. "Kamu yang sesempuna ini, mana mungkin dibandingkan dengan buntelan jerawatan seperti bocah halu itu? Kayak bumi dan langit tahu?" -Christian Diwangkara Junior. "Kalau mau ngejelek-jelekin orang, ngomong di depannya dong. Suka banget sih main belakang! Situ banci atau gay?" -Bintang Sabda Alam

Abigail was pinned on the wall by a strong man, and she felt a sharp pain in her arms. “Let go of me. You are hurting me.” Tears started accumulating in her eyes, but she still stubbornly looked at the man’s eyes in a challenging way. The man leaned over her. Their faces were inches away, and his hot breathing was fanning on her cheeks. There were many emotions in his deep green eyes which Abigail couldn’t decipher. After a span of silence, Charles opened his mouth and said, “You are not going anywhere. You are now mine; mine to love, and mine to torture.” ………….. Charles Shaw is the assistant of Aidan Thompson, the CEO of Thompson’s and Co. But he eventually turned out to be the heir of a multi-billionaire business empire. While working under Aidan, he encountered Abigail Mills, the fiancee of Aidan. Abigail loved Aidan for five years, and she always dreamed to be his wife, but Aidan treated her only as a trophy to be decorated in his house. She was gorgeous, perfect to be the daughter-in-law of the Thompson family. He was a workaholic, never had time for Abigail. Whenever she asked him to accompany her, he sent Charles in his place. Initially, Abigail hated Charles. She didn’t want his face, but Charles couldn't refuse his boss, and he quietly followed Abigail, despite his unwillingness. Eventually, they both started developing feelings for each other but never expressed it. Meanwhile, Charles learned about the conspiracy of Aidan against Abigail. He wanted to tell her about it, but before that, he was stabbed and burnt to death by Aidan and his men. Everyone thought that he died, but he came back after one year with a new identity to take revenge.

“Miss Mill, we need to talk,” I said, my voice barely controlled. Her eyes met mine, furious and determined. “I believe we have nothing more to discuss, Mr. Ryan,” she replied calmly, but I could see the hint of tension in her eyes. “We both know that’s not true,” I said, leaning in closer. “Yesterday …what happened between us—” “Was a mistake,” she interrupted, her voice shaking slightly. “It was a mistake, just like the one-night stand and it won’t happen again.” “A mistake?” I scoffed. “Don’t flatter yourself. You were convenient, that’s all.” Her eyes narrowed, anger visible. “Convenient? That’s rich coming from you. I wasn’t the one begging for more.” ******** After freeing herself from a toxic relationship, Tessa unconsciously indulges in a one-night stand, only to discover her partner is no other than her new Boss, Aiden. Attempting to play it safe they both refuse to talk about the incident. What happens when things get complicated, would she run away from it all or is she already slowly falling in love with her new arrogant Boss?

"I'm sorry, Sophia. But her daughter's hurt even worse." Among the rubble, Sophia watched in disbelief as Jared pushed her aside, choosing to go to his first love. But who would save her daughter, who lay unconscious, a steel rod piercing her small body? At Molly's funeral, Sophia silently vowed she was done with Jared. She wanted a divorce. But just as she made up her mind, Jared stumbled back to her, grabbing her hand and telling her she was the one he loved. Sophia looked at a handsome man beside her, her arm linked with his. She smiled slightly and said, "Alright. If Molly agrees, I'll consider it."

“I shake the mountains, blew the wind, burnt the fire; but when you got me, you wreck everything of me.” —Rage Koughart Thompson A hopeless romantic, Graceian Herrit Simson is content with her simple life. Being so inlove with her long timed fiance, Bill Marco, she never wish something more. Now, their relationship lasted long for years now, believes that her fiance would be the one and last man who will come to her life. Although, unexpected things happened; doubt leads to mistrust, she just saw herself hiring a private investigator to check her fiance. There, she met the investigator, Mr. Thompson, who should be Mr. Baltemore. She induced him being the most rude investigator ever which she shouldn't supposed to. Rage Koughart Thompson, a CEO of Thompson Cruise Corporations, an indeed business minded person, have already announced to media that he had no time to such unnecessary things. For him, time is millions, not worth wasting for something or someone nothing to do with his life. Unfortunately, he just found himself keeping a woman who doesn't even do good to him. As an accident happened, his uncle, Brando Baltemore, the best private investigator needs to hide as his life is at danger. Rage took the old man's responsibilities, not expecting that he also need to make an effort for a useless woman. His wasted time for Grace is like a waste of millions on his hands. And an offended Grace, she can't admitted that even she's mad, her hopeless heart still love and hopes. She dealt fasts her long time fiance but dealing with a rude man were the worst. She tried to move on but little did she know, she played fire with fire. Her heart keeps on bouncing back to its cage like nothing had harmed her.

Ich war ein Mädchen aus dem Slum, das sich in Damon Vitale verliebte – den gefürchtetsten Don von New York. Fünf Jahre lang gehörte ich ihm. Neun Kugeln fing ich für ihn ab. Er küsste meine Narben, während ich für ihn verblutete. Hielt mich fest. Legte mir die Königinnenkette um den Hals. Und sobald ich geheilt war, vögelte er mich um den Verstand – mit einer Leidenschaft, die sich anfühlte wie für immer. Ich dachte, wir würden unser Leben miteinander verbringen. Ich dachte, er würde mich heiraten. Doch in unserer 999. gemeinsamen Nacht eröffnete er mir, dass er verlobt sei. Mit Bianca, einer Mafiaprinzessin aus einer Rivalenfamilie. Ich schluckte meine Tränen hinunter. Er packte nur mein Kinn, blies mir Rauch ins Gesicht und lachte. „Du hast doch nicht wirklich geglaubt, du könntest mich heiraten, oder, Nora? Lass uns eines klarstellen: Wir ficken. Das ist alles. Du bist keine Partnerin. Du bist ein Kunstwerk, das ich sammle. Ein Haustier, das mir gehört.“ Ein Haustier. Mehr wollte er nie aus mir machen. Stattdessen griff ich nach einem Wegwerfhandy. [Ich nehme dein Angebot an. Drei Tage. Hol mich verdammt nochmal aus New York raus.]

Kung hindi pa malalagay sa malalang karamdaman ang ina ni Basha, hindi niya malalaman ang kanyang tunay na pagkatao. Hindi niya akalain na anak siya ng isang mayamang businessman. Sa kagustuhan na maoperahan ang kanyang Ina ay lumuwas siya ng maynila upang humingi ng tulong dito. Ngunit kahihiyan lamang ang inabot niya dahil pinagtabuyan siya nito at hindi kinilalang anak. Dahil sa kaibigan niyang si Myla nagkakilala sila ni Diego. Naghahanap kasi ito ng surrogate woman na papayag makipagtalik sa kanyang nobyo na si Thaddeus upang magkaroon ng anak at maipamana kay Thaddeus ang lahat ng ari-arian ng kanyang lolo. Pumayag siya sa isang gabi kapiling ang isang bakla upang tuluyang mapaoperahan ang kanyang ama at dalhin ang magiging anak nito. Nakipagsiping si Basha habang nakatakip ang kanyang mga mata ay patay ang ilaw kaya hindi niya alam kung ano ang anyo ng lalaking katabi niya sa kama. Simula nang makatikim ng babae si Thaddeus ay palagi na niyang naalala ang gabing angkinin niya ang babae. Hangang sa humantong sila sa kasal at kasunduan. Mapanindigan kaya ni Basha at Thaddeus ang kunwaring pagsasama nila para sa kasal at upang mailipat kay Thaddeus ang hinahangad na mana? Magawa kaya ni Thaddeus na iwan si Diego at talikuran ang ilang taon nilang relasyon upang mas maging tahimik ang kanyang buhay at maging asawa at ama sa dinadala ni Basha?

Trigger warning! This book includes violence and explicit scenes targeting adult audience (18+). Readers discretion is adviced. *** "I'll give you a life filled with so much pleasure that you forget all the pain you ever went through". *** Living her life as an object, hurt and killed by her father and twin sister, Raven over and over again, Haven grows in a world of fear and survival. Trying her best to get by everyday. Until she meets Urian, the lycan king who is not supposed to have a mate. Creating a bond more stronger than anything that has ever existed. Leaving a world she has always known, her world of hell. And leaving her father and Raven to go into a whole new world. One that was meant to be her new hell, one that was meant to be unbearable, she soon realizes that a love she never knew could exist, one so strong and steady, was now with her and Urian has no plans of ever letting her go. He is ready to show her a taste of paradise every time and everywhere.

Setiap orang tentu pernah melakukan satu kesalahan fatal dalam kehidupan, tetapi apa kesempatan kedua hanya dongeng pengantar tidur? Aku hanya sedang khilaf, menjalin hubungan dengan sahabat Angela karena kebablasan. Apa ini tidak bisa dimaklumi sebagai satu kesalahan wajar? Ah, Angela sangat berlebihan sekarang! Dia meminta perceraian sebagai metode balas dendam karena kecurangan yang kulakukan, tidak seharusnya kami berpisah hanya karena kesalaan tak terencana. Sebagai istri, seharusnya dia lebih bijak dalam menyikapi masalah. Hera hanya selingkuhanku, mana mungkin aku memilih dia yang manjanya tidak terkalahkan. Bagiku, berselingkuh adalah satu hiburan semata, pelepas penat ketika tak bisa bersenang-senang bersama istri sah. Satu kewajaran bukan? Lantas, kenapa dianggap begitu keliru oleh Angela? Dia bahkan, bisa memaafkan perbuatanku di masa lalu, saat bersama Cindy dan Ayu. Kenapa sekarang tidak? Apa hanya karena Hera merupakan sahabat terbaiknya? Ah! Kekanakan sekali jika Angela menanggapi hal ini begitu serius. Seharusnya dia lebih berpikir kritis untuk mengambil keputusan serius terkait perceraian. Aku, Dyo Kusuma, suami yang teraniaya. *** Kesempatan kedua? Aku sudah memberikannya, tetapi Mas Agam masih mengulang sekali lagi. Kali ini, tak tanggung-tanggung, dia melakukan hal terkutuk dengan Hera. Sahabatku sejak SMA yang datang kembali ke kehidupan karena bercerai dengan suaminya, siapa sangka jika benalu itu bernama kawan? Aku percaya pada mereka dengan separuh jiwa, nyatanya musuh dalam selimut jauh lebih mematikan. Tanpa perasaan serta otak. Tak mengapa, aku sudah merelakan Mas Agam untuknya. Silakan mereka melanjutkan investasi dosa tanpa batas, aku enggan memaafkan satu perbuatan menjijikkan yang sudah diulang berkali-kali. Memang kalau sudah terinfeksi virus selingkuh, akan susah kembali normal. Tekadku sudah bulat, bercerai adalah pilihan paling buruk dalam kehidupan. Namun, aku enggan membodohkan diri terlalu lama atas nama cinta. Biarlah, menjadi janda bukan satu kutukan takdir, setidaknya kedamaian akan mendekat setelah perceraian.

Kerinduan akan hadirnya anak di dalam rumah serta tuntutan sang ibu untuk segera memiliki cucu, membuat Tesla gelap mata dan menurut saja kala sang ibu menjodohkannya dengan seorang janda kembang yang tinggal di sebelah rumah. Sayangnya rencana itu tercium oleh Amy—istri Tesla. Amy menguntit liburan suaminya dengan si janda, lalu mengirimkan foto-foto mesra keduanya ke rumah orang tua Tesla. Ayah Tesla yang lemah jantung terkejut melihat gambar kemesraan sang anak dengan si janda, serangan jantung merenggut nyawa ayahnya dan Tesla berduka. Akankah kematian sang ayah menghentikan sepak terjang Tesla?