why do i even bother

Jatuh cinta membutuhkan sebuah usaha, apakah itu masuk akal? Tapi hal itulah yang sedang dilakukan oleh seorang Cheff bernama Jinu Bastian. Demi membalas budi karena telah menyelamatkan nyawanya, ia akhirnya mau dijodohkan dan belajar untuk mencinta. Namun, lambat laun hal itu malah menjadikan luka pada dirinya sendiri. "Lebih baik hidup sendiri daripada memaksakan diri." Selama ini ia belum merasakan apa itu cinta, namun semua hal itu berubah ketika mengenal seorang gadis bernama Imelda yang bekerja di restoran nya. Akankah mereka berdua bisa bersama? Namun, apakah semua sudah terlambat untuk mencinta?

* "Marry Me! Stranger." I shout for the whole hall to hear and I pull him in for a deep kiss to the loud gasp of my supposed adopted parents at their first daughter's wedding. What is she doing?! Master cannot be kissed by just anybody! He'll have allergic reactions almost killing him! But what is he doing? He's holding her waist and pulling her further and kissing her back! * Samantha Stiles, denied of her marriage to her long time lover and boyfriend by a well planned and executed scheme by her mother and sister who claims to the world she is adopted, but a fact which remains unknown whether it's a lie or truth. Claude Whyte, a mega trillionaire who recently came to New York to attend an acquaintances wedding but a series of events which include a nightstand and a public proposal is making him stay back. For someone who can't kiss or touch just anybody, he seems quite comfortable with that cheeky woman kissing him in the public.

STORY IS CURRENTLY ON HOLD TO ENSURE BEST QUALITY OF CONTENT. “Forgive me Goddess for I have sinned.” “What have you done child?” “I’ve developed an insatiable need.” “What is that need?” “A need for pleasure and lust.” ____________________ Life as a nun always seemed to be the righteous path for Amelia Roseo, unaware, fate had other plans for her. Everything was supposed to change the day she turns 18, that she is yet to meet her true self. Thrown into a world of fleeing and chaos Amelia must adapt and overcome what life had to offer her. Can Amelia identify who her real well-wishers and enemies are before it’s too late? Will she be able to fight her demons to survive and live the battle she was thrown into? Read now to find out.

The moon goddess must be running mad because who are these four hot shirtless men and why is my wolf purring and going into heat from just looking at them?! ~ My name is Kora Rhysand and I’m my father’s worst mistake. I have never said a word since I was born because my Omega wolf is mute. My sisters remind me every day that I’m worth less than the dust underneath their shoes, and everyone in the Saged Wolf pack calls me cursed. When the moon goddess surprises me with a second chance, I’m reborn two years in the past to the night of my 18th birthday. Now I have four mates, but I’m not sure how they are all going to fit…

Ava thought that everyone in the world was just like another. Only caring about their interests. But when she was about to die alone on the streets, the man sitting in front of her had appeared like a guardian angel. His gentleness and concern had made her death not so painful and her life not so pathetic. Through him, she had felt that world could be a beautiful place. And now that she had been given another chance at life, the first thing she did was to find him. She looked at the man that she only knew of his name said through gritted teeth, “Sir, I know that we barely know each other, but as fate has it, I have to marry you!” Leo looked at the little woman sitting opposite him and smiled, “Well, if you were a man, I would say that you definitely have some extra balls. But since you are such a beautiful lady, I would just have to reluctantly agree.” Ava blushed when she heard the man. She never knew that she would one day ask a man to marry her. She said with the sweetest smile,“But before that, I have some personal business to take care of. I hope you don’t mind that I am almost a divorcee.” “Your past has nothing to do with me. Once you become mine, there will be no room for regret even if you want to.”

Vivian Mercer, a professional and hardworking woman, falls for her charming and seductive boss, Damien Sullivan. Their relationship, initially marked by intense passion and mutual attraction, becomes physical. However, after their first night together, Vivian is left feeling conflicted and frustrated as their relationship shows no signs of evolving beyond just physical intimacy.As time passes, Vivian becomes more emotionally attached to Damien, hoping for a deeper connection. However, Damien, continued to treat their relationship casually. This left Vivian feeling used and uncertain about her place in his life. Her emotions were further complicated when Bruce, her ex-boyfriend, reappears in her life. His sudden return brings back unresolved feelings, adding to her inner turmoil. But unknown to her, both men have a dark secret and she's caught between a war in the underworld.

Untuk menebus hutang ayahnya, Mayzura harus rela dinikahkan dengan seorang lelaki tua yang lebih pantas menjadi ayahnya. Mayzura pun berniat untuk kabur bersama sang kekasih. Namun, ia justru bertemu dengan pria asing bernama Sadewa, yang menyelamatkannya dari kejaran penjahat. Atas jasanya, Sadewa diangkat sebagai bodyguard yang bertugas mengawal Mayzura hingga hari pernikahannya. Tanpa disadari, benih-benih cinta tumbuh di antara Mayzura dan Sadewa. Lalu akankah Sadewa mampu mengatasi segala rintangan untuk memiliki Mayzura? Dan siapakah sosok Sadewa sesungguhnya?

"Ketika orang yang ku sayangi menginginkan orang yang ku cintai" Alenzia Atmazya dan Alexa Atmazya adalah sepasang anak kembar dari salah satu pengusaha properti yang cukup sukses di Indonesia. Terlahir dikeluarga yang sempurna menuntut keduanya untuk ikutan sempurna layaknya sang papa yang berhasil mendirikan kerajaan bisnis impiannya. Bagi Alenzia terlahir dikeluarga kaya raya menjadi beban tersendiri untuknya, dia yang lebih menyukai seni dituntut untuk pintar dan sempurna layaknya sang kakak Alexa Atmazya yang sudah berhasil memasuki perusahaan disaat dirinya masih di jenjang sekolah menengah. Terlahir dikeluarga yang sempurna, dibalik orang tuanya yang selalu menuntutnya ini itu Alexa selalu ada untuk mendukung apapun yang dilakukannya, Alexa tumbuh menjadi seorang kakak yang sempurna untuknya, yang menyayanginya tanpa menuntut apapun setidaknya sampai kehadiran seseorang merubah segalanya. Karena nyatanya kedatangan seorang Amreez Rizqin Wijaya merubah segalanya. Kehadirannya tak hanya mendatangkan banyak cinta, tapi juga kesedihan untuk seorang Alenzia Atmazya

“Don’t you dare touch me!” “Not after your betrayal Damon,” She sniffled in the tears that were about to fall. Coming back to her arms with a pregnant woman was not enough, and now he wants to take her in as a second wife. What else did fate have in store for Hayley as she goes through a series of hurt from her relationship with Damon Ancelotti? And now, Candice, the one person who gave her the courage to keep her shit together had suddenly turned against her? Where did everything go wrong? Has she just been the pun in the game of a union all along? Find out in this captivating read!

"Eden Clancy might be an heiress, she might have all the money she would ever need but it comes at a cost. When people look at her, they don’t actually see her, unable to look beyond the designer handbags and the luxurious car she drivesWhen her grandma suggests going to work at the family business, Clancy’s Comforts, Eden groans. But Grandma’s got it all planned out; a fake identity, giving up her car, handbags and credit cards, and a new job as an assistant. It’s completely balmy but Eden finds herself agreeing to her Grandma’s terms.The only problem... Noah Grisham, Eden’s new boss.He might have the prettiest face Eden has ever seen but his temper definitely doesn’t match. He’s moody, downright rude, and quite frankly offensive.For the first time in her life, someone is seeing beyond her money, but he still manages to completely misunderstand her.Dollar Signs: Do You Only See My Money? is created by Hanleigh Bradley, an EGlobal Creative Publishing signed author."