mafia and me memintamu untuk jujur novel

To the world, he's the enigmatic Capo of the Chicago Outfit, a man of power, control, and unwavering resolve. He's sculpted his life meticulously, sticking to a code that demands order. Yet, sometimes, even the most disciplined minds can be led astray. Claire “Cindy” Parker is the life of every party, a vivacious burst of sunshine that lights up any room. She's the dance-off initiator, karaoke microphone grabber, and the queen of themed costume parties. But beneath her party-loving spirit, Cindy hides a well of pain and dark memories, mastering the art of masking her inner pain with humor and charm. When these two collide, sparks don't fly; instead, it's like a showdown from an old Western, and shots are fired, both literally and metaphorically. Their personalities are oil and water, refusing to mix, igniting heated arguments that often lead to explosive situations. Yet, beneath the surface tension, an undeniable attraction simmers, their paths destined to intertwine. Slowly but surely, they begin to unravel each other's layers, exposing vulnerabilities they've long kept hidden.

(Kindly read the prequel LOVING THE MAFIA BOSS for the better understanding of these characters) Naomi never thought her life is going to change when she fell in love with Nicholas. He's everything that she shouldn't desire. He's forbidden but when Nicholas sets his eyes on her; needed her no matter what, she couldn't escape his efforts to procure her when she wants him as well. How Naomi is going to escape this charming nightmare that kept showing up every single night and took away her sleep? Or is she going to embrace it in the end?

Arren tak pernah tahu, malam itu, ada seorang laki-laki yang menculik dan menyebutnya sebagai 'budak'! Ia terbangun dalam kebingungan dan rasa sakit yang menjalar di sekujur tubuhnya. "Ayahmu telah menjualmu padaku. Sekarang, nyawamu ada di tanganku!" Pria itu, Leonard Connor, adalah sosok mafia kejam yang telah memenangi pertaruhan. Sebagai imbalan, ia menerima gadis perawan bernama Arrendice Hart. "Lepaskan aku! Kau benar-benar binatang!" Arren tak bisa menerima kekejaman takdir yang tiba-tiba datang padanya. Namun, sekeras Arren ingin melarikan diri, sekeras itu lah Leon mengejar dan menjeratnya dengan gairah dan obsesi. Sampai pada akhirnya, Leon akhirnya menyadari bahwa gairah dan obsesi itu berubah menjadi cinta. "Aku ... tidak bisa hidup tanpamu." *** Bagaimana akhir perjalanan cinta mereka, ketika tragedi-tragedi di masa lalu membuat retaknya kepercayaan satu sama lain? *** Kisah cinta tragis yang manis antara Leon dan Arren, dimulai sekarang!

Dahil sa panloloko ng ex-boyfriend ni Luna sa kaniya nagawa niyang makipag one-night-stand sa lalaking hindi niya kilala sa bar. And to heal her broken heart sa Canada siya nag-aral not knowing na magbubunga ang isang gabing iyon. She was scared na umamin sa magulang kaya tinago niya ang bata sa mga ito sa loob ng apat na taon. Pero kung kailan handa na siyang umamin sa mga ito tyaka niya nalaman na wala na sila. Sa pagbabalik niya sa Pilipinas at upang maisalba ang negosyo ng magulang hindi niya akalain na ang ka-negosyo niya ay walang iba kundi ang ama ng kaniyang anak! Mabuti nalang at hindi siya nito nakilala kaya hindi niya alam kung itutuloy pa ba niya ang pakikipag negosyo dito o hahayaang bumagsak ang kanilang negosyo lalo na kasama niya si Celine, ang kaniyang anak.

“What can you pay in return for my protection, Ms Ferrari?” His deep velvety voice greeted my ears. “Anything!” I breathed out without weighing my options. Because I was more than desperate at that moment. He stood up and stepped near me before caressing my cheek with an unrecognizable glint in his eyes. “Then be my bride, Bella.” And just like that I sealed my destiny in his tainted hands. It was my first mistake. Second was, to fall in love with him, madly and irrevocably without knowing his hidden lethal identity. ……. Aaron Salvatore Knight! He emanates power, affluence, confidence, and the luggage of forbidden deeds. His eminence stirs the souls of the city with his domination, elusive games and title of ruthless Heir of the Knight family. Eligible billionaire? Not only that. He is the next boss in line of 'Cosa Nostra', one of the crime families in New York. He is known by the name of "Velenoso" in the underworld because whoever meddles with him or becomes a barrier in his way, has tasted his poisonous side. But Even The Devil is bound to some Traditions. To get the title of ‘Capo dei capi’ He needed to follow the tradition of marrying the Italian breed so He began his search for his prey. But what happens when some ordinary religious girl, a believer of Mother Mary's teachings, strikes his life unexpectedly with her not-so-called appearance and shakes his identity among the people? Would He be able to get her into his twisted life or would she try to escape his entanglement of games? Would she serve him the purpose of finding something He wants? The Italian Bride! Well, dive into this dark journey of these two different burning spirits where The Devil meets his innocent Angel!

Karena sang kakak memilih kabur dengan kekasihnya, Pelangi pun terpaksa harus menjadi pengantin pengganti untuk Langit, lelaki pilihan abahnya. Meski tampak menerima, pengusaha muda sukses yang baru pulang dari luar negeri itu ternyata merasa dipermalukan oleh keluarga Pelangi. Ia pun memilih membalaskan dendamnnya lewat gadis lembut tersebut .... Lantas, bagaimana kisah selanjutnya? Apakah Pelangi sanggup bertahan dengan Langit demi nama baik keluarga?

Serayu saat itu masih berumur 14 tahun. Tapi dia harus menyaksikan segerombolan orang-orang berdasi yang tega menghabisi nyawa kedua orang tuanya, hanya karena sebuah persaingan bisnis. Karena peristiwa itu, Serayu terpaksa harus melarikan diri dan menghilangkan seluruh identitasnya. Sampai akhirnya berkat bantuan seseorang, ia berambisi untuk bangkit lagi dan mulai menyusun sebuah rencana balas dendam yang akan dia berikan kepada pelaku pembunuhan itu. Bagaimana kah perjalanan balas dendam itu? Siapa saja kah targetnya? "Aku bersumpah akan membalas perbuatan mereka 100x lipat lebih menyakitkan dari ini. Begitu mereka mengenalku, akan ku tarik mereka semua ke neraka terdalam," kecam Serayu dalam ambisi yang mendidih panas. Ikuti terus di cerita ini ya, teman!

Ivan Trevelyan is one of the most successful business owners in New York. Dark, rude, and fearsome, his employees are forced to put up with his constant mood swings and insatiable demands. He is known mostly for his good looks, wealth, and arrogant personality and he has enough superiority to fire his employees with just a snap of his fingers.Isabelle Greene just landed herself as Ivan's secretary, only to find out that her boss isn't just arrogant, but also narcissistic and egocentric. But she can't quit her job, because she needs the paycheck.Her life was normal and perfect until he came in and cracked a deal that she couldn't refuse.

Sean Reviano Anggara adalah sosok pria idaman seluruh wanita. Siapa sangka, jika kisah cinta pria itu tidak semulus karir dan ketampanannya. Wihana Aurelya, gadis yang ia cintai melarikan diri bersama kekasih gelapnya tepat dihari pertunangan mereka dan itu menjadi mimpi buruk yang mengerikan untuk Sean. Hingga sebuah kesalahan terjadi, Sean membawa seorang gadis bernama Yasmin untuk menjadi pelampiasan atas penghiatan yang dilakukan Hana. Yasmin dipaksa untuk menjadi tunangan Sean, namun pria itu sama sekali tidak pernah menganggap jika perempuan itu ada. Sean benar-benar memperlakukan Yasmin layaknya pembantu. Tidak ada kasih sayang, hingga mereka terikat dalam sebuah pernikahan sekalipun. Semua tetap sama. Sampai akhirnya sebuah kecelakaan besar menimpa Yasmin dan perempuan itu mengalami amnesia berat. Semua ingatan tentang. Sean dan kehidupannya lenyap tak bersisa. Sikap Yasmin berubah dan perempuan itu mengatur jarak dari Sean, karena setiap kali melihatnya, Yasmin mengalami sakit kepala yang hebat. Akankah semua kisah mereka berakhir bahagia?

Hana Paramitha, seorang gadis cantik yang berprofesi sebagai fotomodel. Pada suatu hari, dia menjadi model iklan suatu produk apartemen milik salah satu perusahaan besar tanah air. Namun, malang bagi Hana, ketika sedang melakukan pemotretan wajahnya terkena serpihan kaca lampu gantung yang jatuh, karena tidak terpasang dengan benar. Hal itu menyebabkan wajah Hana terluka. Hana melalui managernya melakukan tuntutan ganti rugi kepada perusahaan Barata Group melalui jalur hukum, karena tuntutan sebelumnya yang dilakukan secara kekeluargaan tidak digubris oleh pihak Barata Group. Andhika Barata, CEO yang merupakan penerus kerajaan bisnis Barata Group, merasa geram pada tindakan Hana. Dia menganggap kalau Hana telah mencemarkan nama baik perusahaannya. Andhika lalu mengadakan pertemuan dengan Hana. Setelah bertemu, Andhika akhirnya bersedia memberikan uang ganti rugi pada Hana dengan catatan gadis itu harus bersedia menjadi istrinya untuk sementara, selama satu tahun. “Apa?! Menjadi istri sementara?” tanya Hana dengan mata tak berkedip menatap Andhika. “Iya, selama satu tahun!” sahut Andhika datar dan dingin. Follow, instagram aku di @setiawati_yetti