novel nusantara rival in love

(21+) Elline memercayakan segalanya pada Melvin, pria yang telah menjadi tetangga sekaligus teman dekatnya sejak ia kecil. Suatu hari, ia tidak sengaja bercinta dengan Melvin saat dalam kondisi mabuk. Dan setelah kejadian tersebut, akhirnya ia memutuskan untuk setuju menjalin hubungan asmara dengan sahabatnya itu. Namun, setelah setahun berpacaran, Melvin melakukan hal yang tak pernah ia duga akan Melvin lakukan padanya. Ia memeregoki pria itu selingkuh dengan seorang wanita yang merupakan temannya di kampus. Elline hancur. Satu-satunya pria yang ia percaya telah menyakitinya. Melvin adalah teman, sahabat, sekaligus pria yang paling ia kasihi. Selama ini ia pikir hidupnya yang berantakan karena dirundung trauma masa lalu akan berubah jauh lebih baik setelah ia jatuh cinta pada Melvin. Rupanya ia salah besar! Hingga suatu hari, Elline tidak sengaja berinteraksi dalam konteks yang tak terduga dengan Luke Warren, pria yang dianggap paling berpengaruh bagi hati para wanita di seluruh penjuru New York. Dari interaksi tersebut, tanpa sadar justru mereka bergerak semakin dekat. Tidak ada yang menyangka, bahwa kedekatan itu membuat sebuah fakta mengejutkan terkuak melalui Luke. Fakta tersebut berhasil mengoyak-ngoyak luka basah dari masa lalu dalam diri Elline, sehingga luka itu makin menganga lebar ketika turut melibatkan peran Melvin. Jatuh cinta, kasih sayang, tawa, rasa kecewa, tangis, pengkhianatan, perpisahan, dan segala lika-liku manis-pahit yang tak ada habisnya, terus muncul dari sekitar. Setelah semua pengaruh yang membawa perasaannya terombang-ambing, akan seperti apa nasib Elline dengan orang-orang terdekatnya?

Valerina is an innocent soul. Innocent but still hurt by everyone. She finally decided to free herself from the misery and entered the dark forest to save herself but destiny has different plans. Only if she knows that her destiny is evil. Her destiny is Augustus, King of darkness!

"Mommy, Mommy! Look at that mister! Will I be as handsome as him when I grow up?" Liam's question forced me to look at where his finger pointed. "Holy f—" I cut myself off, trying not to curse in front of my son. Why, why, why did I have to run into Alexander Ravenford as soon as I walked out of the airport?! Among the millions of people living in New York, I surely didn't want to meet one—Liam's biological father. Five years ago, my scumbag of a boyfriend cheated on me, and I decided to go on a genuinely therapeutic weekend in the Bahamas. I wasn't looking for a rebound, but somehow I ended up spending a decent amount of time having sex with a man who was basically a stranger—a divinely hot, insanely mouthwatering, and ridiculously irresistible Alexander Ravenford. The morning after brought a disappointing hit in the gut, which assured me that for my Prince Charming, I was only a one-time adventure. But screw that, and screw him! I had plans. I was ready to pursue my dreams and study in London. But then fate decided to throw me another curved ball... I was pregnant, and Alex was the only possible father. I didn't give up. I came back as a successful interior designer and the mother of an amazing boy, Liam. I thought that I would be able to avoid Alexander, but it turned out to be almost impossible. But then it got worse… The arrogant, annoying, and even hotter than before CEO of a multibillion-dollar company became friends with my son—his son! And I have a feeling that the sweet little devil who calls me "Mommy" has a mischievous plan to bring his parents together. Should I give this insane relationship a chance?

Charlotte Bernard's groom ran out of their wedding after receiving a phone call from his childhood sweetheart. Even after witnessing Charlotte have a car accident, he didn't return. Yet, before the news cemented her reputation as the jilted bride-to-be, she posted a picture of her and Leandro Romero's marriage certificate on her social media. Someone said Charlotte was a lucky bastard to have married Leandro, and Charlotte couldn't agree more. But Leandro countered, "To me, it's a dream come true."

"So, what do you think about my brilliant idea?" he continued this time, with a glimmering smile on his face. "My name is Ghino Frost, by the way. Just like you, I was betrayed and cheated by the ones I loved the most."     Ghino's proposal completely tempts me as it makes me realize the reason why I dream of someone impossible. Dylan is my best friend - the love of my life.     And it appears that my one-of-a-kind dream - holding his hands - kissing his lips - and making love with him forever stays in a dream. Dylan and I will never happen.     But I badly need anything that can distract me and survive for the night. Just for the night. "Fine," I finally spoke up after a few minutes of considering everything. "Let's do it. Let's have sex."

Vayden Bevine, the King of the Gladiolus Mafia, had only ever wanted one thing his whole life: to rule the underworld. But things went bizarre when his parents arranged his marriage with the woman he had been annoying since their childhood: Viana Nivekle. Viana Nivekle is the Queen of the Blemish Mafia, a circle her father, Mr. Nivekle, happily handed over to her. Being twenty-five and yet already running a mafia group is a huge achievement for Viana. However, some things had been haunting her. Like some concealed memories linking between her finger and a trigger. Still, Vayden couldn't deny his parent's marriage proposal. Not when both his and Viana's parents are business associates and extremely close friends. Besides, ruling the Blemish Mafia would be a bonus for him. Plus, he loves annoying Viana. So, Vayden decides to marry Viana despite their bickering. Even though their marriage was anything but related to love, they pretended to be lovey-dovey in front of their respective gangs in order to protect their honor. What happens if they profess their love to the world when in reality, they love everything but each other?What if the Mafia's Arranged Love leads to the massacre of both Vayden and Viana's lives?

Greed left Abigail Anderson an orphan. Her mother went into depression while pregnant, while her father suffered cerebral palsy after being attacked by a stranger. Abigail couldn't forget that and decided to take revenge. Successfully became the youngest businesswoman, making Abigail a household name. Until one day, fate seemed to be on her side. Zachary Emerson, the son of Garry Emerson, the man who destroyed her family, took over the Emerson family business and took control, making him a formidable rival for Abigail. Zac's charms gave Abigail a brilliant idea to destroy the Emerson family. Love turned out to be revenge in disguise.

When Harper wakes up that morning with a headache and prepares to get dressed to go to her little brother's graduation ceremony, she does not imagine that that same day, a handsome gentleman with an enigmatic look and a flirtatious smile will cross her path and that will dazzle her completely as soon as she sees him sitting in that subway car. One thing will lead to another, and in a matter of minutes, a pair of new acquaintances will surrender to their desires, in the bathroom of a subway station. For him, Daniel Ansdell, it will be one more experience, one of so many he has had throughout his life. He is a very confident man, with extensive experience in lovemaking arts, with a strong obsession for sex. He is uninhibited, cheeky and very direct when it comes to asking for what he wants. And although in the eyes of any lady he is perfect, he is not the type of man that a father would wish for his daughter. For her part, Harper is not a white dove, but she is not a veteran in love matters either. Her complicated life has led her to consider a couple of priorities. And having a romantic relationship is not among them. She is a fun woman, without prejudice, but with many responsibilities. Together they will have to face a series of emotions and feelings that will emerge in the midst of a whirlwind of passions. She will not be able to understand why that man awakens her most primitive side. It will be very difficult for him to recognize that she has taken over his thoughts and his will.

She was wrongly thought of as a person that kidnapped her younger sister just to marry him. She was tortured cruelly even when she was seven months pregnant. But for the sake of her baby and the so-called love for him, she swallowed her resentment and carried on. However, she found it so hard to endure his cold attitude when her sister turned out to be alive and came back safe and sound. At the cliff, the rogues sent by her sister advanced upon her with evil intentions. In despair, she jumped off the cliff with her baby. In this life, she would never see him again.

Biyenan:“Layuan mo na ang anak ko! Hindi siya karapat dapat para sa isang basurang katulad mo!”Makalipas ang tatlong araw, bumalik ang manugang nito sakay ng isang mamahaling sasakyan.Biyenan:“Parang awa mo na iho, huwag mong iwan ang anak ko.”