marriage first, love second

{Completed}(Previously called Keenan Hiltons Chaos) The room is awfully quiet except for Keenan's laboured breath and my heavily pounding heart. His hands are planted on his hips and his eyes fixated on the ceiling as if he's thinking about all the regretful things he's done in his life. Why does this feel like the beginning of another disastrous road? “What's wrong?” I ask in a panic because I wonder if he's also recollecting the events that happened last night in part like I am and regretting it. “Apparently we did more than get drunk last night,” He lifts the paper certificate from the bar counter and shows it to me, “we got married.”

Zoya Cathelia Pradipta, usianya bahkan belum menyentuh seperempat abad, tetapi sudah harus mengalami dua kali pahitnya kegagalan rumah tangga. Cinta tanpa restu, dijodohkan dengan pria brengsek dan menikahi pria tidak bertanggung jawab. Harus sebanyak apa lagi dia merasakan penderitaan dan terus berpura-pura kuat? Walau tampak tangguh dan mampu menahan badai seorang diri, nyatanya Zoya mendambakan bahu yang kokoh untuk bersandar serta kehangatan cinta sebagai pelipur lara. Namun, mungkinkah wanita itu mendapatkannya di saat sang ayah sendiri menjadi penghalang terbesar Zoya untuk mendapatkan kebebasan dalam memilih?

“𝘋𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘸 𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘙𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯, 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘢𝘸𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘦𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘧𝘦, 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘭𝘺, 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩, 𝘪𝘯 𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘸, 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦, 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦?” Lily knew that she was useless in her family. Wala siyang matinong nagawa sa buong buhay niya kaya madalas siyang pagbuhatan ng kamay ng kanyang ama o kaya ay ng kanyang madrasta. No one treated her well, even the maids in her home. They all believe she’s a nuisance. Dumating ang araw na nagkaroon siya ng silbi sa kanyang ama nang kailangan nitong makipagkasundo sa Pamilya Dalton. Kahit takot na takot sa kanyang magiging asawang si Drew ay wala siyang magawa kung hindi ipagpatuloy ang kanyang obligasyon bilang Martin. Sa unang gabi pa lang ay ipinaramdam na kaagad ni Drew ang disgusto sa kanya. Malayo siya sa mga babaeng nakakasalamuha nito. Sino nga ba ang magnanais sa isang tulad niyang hindi nakapagtapos ng pag-aaral, payat at hindi masyadong kagandahan? Ngunit determinado siya na ipaglaban ang kasunduan kay Drew kaysa bumalik sa tahanan ng mga Martin na umabuso sa kanya. TRIGGER WARNING: This book contains adult language and subjects, including graphic violence, explicit content, and assault on women that may disturb some readers. I do not intend this book for readers below adulthood.

First wife's revenge Nita merasa sedih karena diduakan oleh Duta—suaminya—yang menikah lagi dengan seorang perempuan bernama Vira. Rasa sakit karena pengkhianatan itu menjadikannya berubah. Dia ingin membalas pengkhianatan itu dengan sebuah kesuksesan. Lika-liku kehidupan membuka mata sang suami bahwa sebuah pengkhianatan akan berakhir dengan kehancuran. Bagaimana nasib Nita dan Duta ke depannya? Akankah kebahagiaan menghampiri Nita? Dan apakah karma akan menimpa Duta? Nasib apakah yang akan menimpa pelakor seperti Vira?

Have you ever experienced love at first sight? What would you do if you encountered the person of your dreams? And if there was nearly a decade of age difference, would you still be willing to fight for love against all odds? Meet Akira Kaneko, a sixteen-year-old high school student whose heart is stolen at first glance by Inei Mizuki, a twenty-six-year-old man who mysteriously crosses her path. Then there’s Gin Hiroshi, Akira’s trusted confidant and best friend, silently bearing the weight of unspoken love for her. Embark on their captivating journey of love, where Akira must navigate a poignant dilemma—a choice between the man who embodies her dreams and the one who has faithfully stood by her side through time.

(David & Kate) He forced her into marriage; he gave her everything she wished to have, except she couldn't look at any other man with her beautiful gaze, she couldn't love anyone but him; she was his; he was obsessed with her, someone asked him "Why are you heartless?" He replied, "Because I have already given her my heart" Everyone was getting jealous. he had become an international magnate controlling business, law, and the underworld. "You have more than enough power; why want to obtain more? " He declared, "I want to become the king of the world to make the world bow in front of her." he had become a wife-spoiling manic. They turned to her, "I'm the queen. Isn't this why he became the king? " She boldly proclaimed. Everybody almost vomited blood because of her words. This husband-and-wife would torture S country's people to death. Life was never easy for David and Kate, but they found each other and became each other's souls. (Ace & Nina) She despised men because they were beasts in human flesh; besides her brothers, she felt disgusted toward all men caused of a past nightmare. She committed to letting no man in her way of life, but a devil himself forced his way into her life, and fate drew them together; Naive Angle didn't know she shouldn't make any deal with a devil who has no morals because the devil's deal always comes at a price. He's a devil who plays with death every second of his life, and she's a broken-winged angel who tried to fight against her fate. Insta: tsi-author-official FB page: TSI's Books Worlds

A deeply moving portrayal of the beauty of love, romance, courage, innocence, and strength. It is a surreal and beautiful story of the love of Christiana Grey and Tiger Kelvin. The story will unfold and examine the chapters of love. What is destiny? Is there something called fate? How did he do it? – Christiana Grey I was all alone in this world. Until he came into my life. Tiger is nothing less than a Greek God. But this is a world not made for me. After all who am I before him? He is a well-known reputed billionaire. I stand nowhere before him. Not to forget he soothes my ache. I have begun to imagine a new life for myself. The process of healing has started. When will this last? I have the whole night ahead of moonlit. After so many years I have got this. I am not going to waste a single moment of it… I want the moonlit night to be as long as my life…. I cannot remember the last time when I felt like this. I never felt so complete before. There is something authentic for sure about him. He seems like a savior who has come out of a fairy-tale story to save me all the way. But in doing so, I have opened the way to unseen dangers and life is going to be more troublesome. I have been fighting for my life all alone for years, and I fear I will have to do it again. Greater tragedies are waiting in my way ahead. Will I get Tiger’s company? Or he will turn out to be like other billionaires? - Christiana Grey

"I hated you at first sight. . .only at first sight." - Ryan Miller, 19, is ill-reputed as a 'good for nothing'. Worn out of criticisms, with the assistance of his younger stepbrother Lillian Miller, Ryan finds a job at the chart-topping dating app LOVESICK's headquarter, as the Personal Assistant of its owner, Ethan Smith. Ethan is cynical about hiring Ryan. However, on Ethan's trusted friend and his appointed recruiter, Johnson William's recommendation, Ethan arranges for a meeting with Ryan. On their first meeting, Ryan realises that Ethan and him are the polar opposites. The meeting ends with both of them leaving an unpleasant first impression on each other. Ryan, however is determined to get the job which ends in Ethan sparing Ryan a month to prove his worth in the office, whereas Ryan accepts the challenge thrown at him, resolving to find out all about the CEO of LOVESICK, and change his life for the worst. But, are things really what the bare eyes can see?

"Mommy, can you give daddy a second chance?" Jasper asked sadly, Leah sign as she looked at the fearsome president looking at her with sad puppy dog eyes. Leah's marriage breaks down, and she keeps her son's paternity a secret. But when her son needs medical treatment, secrets unravel, and Axel, her ex-husband, discovers the truth. He must decide if he will fight for his family and if Leah will give him a second chance.