Bitter Love

What would you do if you found yourself in a situation whereby you're forced to marry someone whom you know nothing about. someone who doesn't care about you at all? That is the exact situation Catherine Mckellen found herself. A young beautiful woman and daughter to a businessman finds herself between a rock and a hard place when she's forced to marry a billionaire CEO she knows nothing about. Dive in and discover how they both deal with each other even with their striking differences as they live under the same roof. will they be able to put up with each other?

“I only want you, Maximus. I already told my parents that I love you and I'm going to marry you. No one else.” Aurora indignantly exclaimed. Max was shaking his head from what he heard. “No. No. You’re not being fair, Aurora.” He felt himself losing his strength as well as any chance to change her mind. Max leaned his body at the back of the single chair, almost sitting on it. He tugged on his necktie, needing some more air. His gaze fell on the ground. He’s powerless against his father. He won’t be able to protect his girlfriend from his family. He didn’t notice that Aurora was already in front of him. He just felt her palm on his cheeks, caressing it gently. He looked up to her. “You’re not fair.” He mumbled weakly. Like a defeated child. She’s rubbing her thumb against his cheeks. “The world’s not fair, Max.” Shaking her head. “It’s never fair.” She commented breathlessly. “You get everything you want.” He ignored her actions. He’d gone numb all over. This girl was too much of everything. Too selfish to even understand how he felt. “No. I don’t have your heart.” Max swatted her hand away and stood up straight. He chuckled at her response and halted. He shook his head as he looked at her straight in the eyes. “You won’t. You don’t even have one.” ************** Aurora Fontalva got everything except the heart of a certain man. She only wants Max. But how can she make him fall for her when he already had someone? He loves his girlfriend. Maximus D’Arco can’t escape his family’s wish for him to marry the only Fontalva heiress. Worse, Aurora even blackmailed him, or his girlfriend would suffer. Why would he fall for someone who doesn’t even care about his feelings? Only his girlfriend does. Is there really a thin line between love and hate? What if the thread breaks? **************** AN: Be warned!!! This is not your typical romance. As the story progresses, it tackles family, career, toxic relationships, twisted attraction, love, hate, lust, and heavy drama. There will be cases in which you can be sensitive. Lastly, this is not for the weak of heart. Please read the FOREWORD. Thank you.

Teela married King Heavenly because she loved him, but life in the Heavenly household was anything but euphoric. Lettie, her hard-as-nails mother-in-law, treats her like an unpaid servant. The family treats her like an outsider. King treats her like a shadow, transparent and forgettable. When Lettie presses Teela to prove her value to the family or get out, Teela has a decision to make. But she’s not leaving without a fight. King Heavenly rules Heavenly Industries with an iron fist, but he leaves his home life to his mother to manage, and that includes the management of his boring little wife. Teela has never complained. She’s never done anything interesting, for that matter. She’s just one more responsibility in a long line of responsibilities that King shoulders on a daily basis, and that is exactly how he treats her — as a responsibility that he’s delegated to his mother. Suddenly Teela steps out of the shadows and into a fight with him and his whole family, and King is baffled by the ruthless actions of his now daring wife. He’d always heard that vengeance is a dish best served cold, but Teela is coming in hot!

Could waking up in a body not your own be the worst thing to happen? Perhaps not, or possibly yes. After all, a Prince is after me, and a Duke wants to marry me, but do I want either of them? And if everyone loves me, why did I die in the first place? Oh, and to add to it, the High Mage insists on unlocking my grand potential, but I've never been able to use magic. What to do?

If you ask the old people ..be patient they will say. Marriage needs working, you have to be a teammate, marriage needs forgiveness and learning that your spouse is not perfect. We are all doing life for the first time. We all need time to adjust to certain changes. And sometimes we don't adjust instead the situations change us because marriage failed us. Too many fairy tales going on, making it hard to accept that we are just humans, we make mistakes, and we learn everyday. Marriage as I call it: is a school. Where there is results according to how hard you work..there is failure,there is punishment and there is success.

In this poignant coming-of-age novel, an outcast boy and a high-class girl, despite their social differences, fall deeply in love while navigating the ups and downs of school life. Their bond grows stronger as they complete their studies together, but after graduation, the girl unexpectedly breaks up with him, leaving him heartbroken. Despite the separation, they continue to stay in touch, maintaining a fragile connection. Months later, the girl calls him to reveal that she's getting married to someone else, a moment that shatters his heart once again. Though he puts on a brave face, smiling through the pain at her wedding, the emptiness of losing her lingers. As the days go by, he remains haunted by memories of their love, unable to shake the feeling of longing that he carries with him, even as he tries to move forward with his life. The novel explores themes of love, heartbreak, and the difficulty of letting go, as well as the enduring emotional scars left by first love.

Author: Qiao Yao The young, wealthy, and beautiful reporter, Zheng Shuyi, got dumped by a scumbag?! How could she leave him and the white lotus to live a peaceful and happy life? When she saw the Rolls-Royce owned by the white lotus’s rich CEO uncle, Zheng Shuyi crafted a plan, embarking on a comical journey to seduce him! If her scumbag of an ex wanted to slack off for the next twenty years, then she would become his and the white lotus’s auntie!

In 1980, James Weller's plane crashes in the unforgiving Arctic wilderness, leaving him stranded in a frozen wasteland where survival feels impossible. Battling relentless cold, hunger, and the ever-present threat of predators, James scavenges what he can from the wreckage and sets out on a harrowing journey to find rescue. Along the way, he faces brutal challenges, including a deadly encounter with wolves and the haunting loneliness of isolation. When he stumbles upon an abandoned weather station, James fights to get an old radio working, risking everything to send out a distress call. As the Arctic closes in around him, survival becomes a desperate test of endurance and willpower.

"My Prince Charming is a Princess." _Nicole

In the heart of the mystical forest, a centuries-old castle conceals a dark secret. Penelope, a captivating beauty, has been imprisoned within its stone walls, her desires for freedom and adventure suffocated by the very people who should protect her - her parents. Why? The answer lies in the shadows. A powerful vampire, driven by an insatiable thirst for Penelope's rare blood and breathtaking beauty, stalks the forest. But is this monster the only reason for her confinement? Or is it something more sinister? A hidden pact between Penelope's family and the Vampire King, trading her hand in marriage to his son, Kael, in exchange for the kingdom's safety. But Kael's mysterious nature sparks both fascination and fear. Will Penelope succumb to the darkness or unleash a power within herself, defying the fate chosen for her?

She returns with a plan in mind. He doesn't remember the past for being so hurtful. The ice cream will be the rope that binds them until the memories come to light. The truth of an event will create scars and will make them doubt who to love. A young woman and a boy tied by the sweetness of ice cream and the rancor of the past.

Thinking back to how it all started, I began to wonder; could this really be love??? Pearl, an average girl who never lacked anything and who knew how to go for what she always wanted. Does she always get what she wants? Yes, and that led to her downfall... Join in this roller-coaster and see the story of Pearl Davids.

The tale of a cold and mysterious tomboy who tries to hide her feelings from the world after a tragic experience and a playboy who doesn't believe in love. Emotions in turmoil, heartbeats in chaos, can this two different people co exist when love finds it's way into their hearts?. Find out

A new love story...the beginning of an unforgettable romantic forbidden love...

PROLOGUE Hi Kennn!!good morning' bati ko sa kanya habang sinusundan si Ken maglakad.'Walang good sa morning ko kapag ikaw agad nakikita ko.'Masungit niya itong sinasabi habang naglalakad papuntang school,kasunod ko lang naman ito kaya dinaldal ko muna siya habang naglalakad kami.'ay wow ha,sungit mo naman pero okay lang ang cute mo pa din kahit masungit ka'pabiro ko itong sinabi at siya namang kinainisan ito ni Ken kaya nagmadali itong maglakad.. Hi i'm Zoe at siya naman si Ken magksama kami sa boardinghouse dahil magkaklase naman kami,gustong gusto ko siya pero hindi niya ito masuklian,hindi ko naman siya pinipilit na gustuhin din ako pero gusto ko din maranasan ang pagmamahal niya,masungit sa akin si Ken kaya ginagawa ko ang lahat para mapalapit sa kanya.

A half Ghanaian and half Dutch,Corrie falls in love with Sloto's Number one playboy,Andries.....She later finds out that Andries is her Biological brother....what should she do???Watch out!

Yvette Matthews had a great early childhood. She had loving parents that has given her a great life. Her father was a 5-star master chef while her mother was a well known patissier in the culinary world. Her life was great but all of that changed when her parents got into a car accident and died. Yvette was orphaned at a tender age of six years old. In her parent’s wake, a middle aged man with his ten year old son came. He told Yvette that he was her parents’ friend from college and was willing to adopt Yvette. Her having no next of kin and rather than her going into foster care, the adults in the foster agency agreed after checking the man’s background. It was known that the middle aged man was the CEO of a large 5-star hotel and restaurant group that not only operated in the country but around the world. Yvette lived a life as a princess being doted by her stepfather and stepbrother. Even though she lived a life full of luxury, she stayed humble and studied hard to be a good chef and patissier like her parents. She loved her new family, and she harbored romantic feelings with her stepbrother, Joseph Hamilton. Something she kept a secret since she knew her feelings cannot be reciprocated. But all of that changed when her stepfather died of old age. When the lawyer of his stepfather read his last will leaving seventy percent of his fortune to Yvette including the rights to the Hamilton hotels. This shocked many especially her stepbrother, Joseph, since he was only left with thirty percent. But there was a clause in the will, that Jospeh could be the CEO if he marries Yvette and they produce an heir. Her life started to turn gray since Joseph was forced to leave his current girlfriend whom Yvette knew he loved so much and marry her to get the CEO title. Joseph’s kindness and pampering turned into hate and disgust. He became cold and aloof, coming home late and going to work early in the morning. Yvette’s only solace was the son she bore with Joseph on their wedding night. She poured all of her love to her little son. But fate was cruel to her once again when she found out that Joseph was seeing his ex-girlfriend once again. Hearing from someone that they were meeting in a hotel room, she mustered the courage to confront them. Yvette saw the ex-girlfriend in the hotel room wearing sexy lingerie. They got in the heated argument. “Seph does bot love you.” The ex-girlfriend said. “He just married you to get the position that should be rightfully his!” She shouted. “Do you not think I know that?!” Shouted Yvette. “But he is still married to me!” The two were pulling each other’s hair in the hotel balcony which is located at the 43rd floor. They both went over the railed in the heat of the moment and they were holding for dear life. “Dianne!” Joseph voice was heard inside the hotel room. “S-Seph!” The ex-girlfriend shouted. “Help me!” “Dianne!” Joseph was alarmed to see her hanging on the balcony. “Yvette? Why are you here?!” He sounded surprised. “H-Help me.” Yvette cried. “Hold on! I am going to get you out.” Joseph said but he pulled his ex-girlfriend first and took off his coat to put on to her. Yvette’s heart was crushed. She knew in that time that who Joseph really loved was Dianne and not her. This erased all of her hope on being loved and had let go. She felt her body falling for a long time. Yvette’s body felt light and she thought that she had now thrown all of her guilt and the burden in the loveless relationship. She wished that in her next life, she would not have this kind of love once again. But then she opened her eyes once again, to the day when the lawyer would read her stepfather’s last will. “I will changed my fate.” Yvette thought. “In this life, I will not be drowned in a loveless marriage with my stepbrother.”

"Are you fucking serious?!" "Ana its not wh-" "-Don't, call me that." She cut her off grabbing her bag walking through the waves of people. Her cheeks flushed, her heart racing like she just ran a marathon. When she got out of the fully packed house the cold air hit her like a brick wall prickling at her skin. 'Fuck you fuck this fuck fuck fuck' She thought as she ran past the blazing street lights, her mind too occupied by thoughts to notice the dogs and car alarms blaring from a far. She finally slowed down, panting trying to catch air back into her lungs. She collapsed on a nearby bench looking up at the stars, slightly calming down by the sight of them. She closed her eyes enjoying the breeze going over her cooling her down. a Few minutes passed when her stomach churned, she felt uneasy, something was off. She quickly shot up to see a few men approaching her calling out to her. She swiftly got up and paced away from them whlie turning around to check if they were catching up. 'I need to get-' Suddenly she walked into someone, it was a man. She couldn't see much in the dark apart from a hat he was wearing. He was fairly tall and had a slightly intimidating air about him. "Hey lil lady wait up for us!" She heard a voice call out from behind her, she looked up at the stranger in a panicked pleading expression. He then hugged her to his side and whispered "Follow my lead."

To my love Bella. How have you been? I hope you are fine and will remain fine after reading my letter. I’m glad I fell in love with you and thank you for loving me back. Unfortunately we can't build a relationship even if you can accept me with my virus i can't accept it. So I want you to move on and be happy with someone who can love you the right way. Please forgive me to say this, but am sure that as you read this am already in New York City. Forgive me and always remember that i love you and will always do . I will wait for you Bella and will come back when I’m free from this virus. Thank you for coming into my life. SIGNED MIKE . I couldn't believe my eyes after reading the letter, i took my phone and called his number but it sent me to voicemail so i called Nick who picked up, almost immediately. ”Hello Bella". ”Where is Mike?” ”Ermm…”. ”Just tell me if it’s true that he went to New York?” " Forgive me Bella, but as we speak, he is in New York, he is staying there for his college degree". I felt tears flow freely from my face as i end the call. I ran out of the house without a destination, I ran as far as my legs could carry me in tears. "Mike, please don't go". I cried.

"Bitter Heart" follows the tumultuous journey of its protagonist, Kamdilichukwu, who grapples with the emotional scars of a broken relationship. Set against a backdrop of a small town, the story unfolds as Kamdilichukwu navigates her feelings of betrayal and loss after her family's infidelity. As she seeks solace in her art, she discovers unexpected friendships and the strength to confront her past. The narrative delves deep into themes of love, resilience, and self-discovery, ultimately leading Emma to reclaim her identity and find hope amidst the bitterness.

It might have been fate or pure coincidental, the way they met but in any case, they did . It was even weirder the way troubles seemed to follow them like it was their shadows.Or could it be a way for them to get closer? Now they are both stuck with the person they hate, each other, while trying their very best to avoid their rapidly growing affection for each other. Excerpt: "What the hell? How can you just abduct someone like that and how did you jump so high?"Olivia asked in a loud voice. "Miss, I'm sorry for the intrusion but I needed you to come with me and I'll let you go very soon. By this time tomorrow you'll be back home and then you can go to work." Maximilian said calmly with a hint of amusement in his voice. His lips arched beautifully into a slight smile. Olivia couldn't help but stare at him. His eyebrows were shaped in a way that made him look stern. They were dark and thick. His eyelashes were also enviously dark and thick. His wavy raven black hair, a complete contrast to his smooth pale skin. His pale pink kissable lips were arced up in an amused smile however his beautiful silver eyes didn't give away any emotion — Now let's dive deeper into Love Enemies and see how these two will survive all challenges ahead of them.

"A beautiful love story between Liz and Henry. She, an architect who, along with her friend Penne, started their own company and are focused on their work. In their group of friends, there's Peter, who is fascinated by Liz and desires to win her over at all costs. However, over time, he will truly fall in love with Liz. There's also Zoe, Peter's cousin, who works with Henry and tries to win him over. She will scheme to try to break up their relationship. Penne also finds her love in Nick. Henry and Liz will face many obstacles until they can be together. You will be moved by their love story."

Everybody at one point or the other falls in love. Its inevitable. Some end up expressing it and others don't. Both these have their own pros and cons. Amaryllis, also encounters love at some point in her life. The journey of the girl begins from their. Naive and innocent; everything is new for her. Lets us experience the journey together with her from the starting.

River opens the door to hear Mark moaning her name in the hallway while Hill groaned "Yes babe', call our baby's name" as he fucked. it was as if she posed as her legs carried her down the hallway to their room where the door was left ajar. Inside were the two men fucking their brains out using her as the base of their sexual fantasy. The couple she came to love like her brothers wanted her. but not in the way she wanted or in the way she thought she wanted them.

Given a second chance, Nana West-Allen vows to rewrite her future. However, with her past love, Leonard West, wanting her back, she finds herself in a battle of secrets, lies, and danger. Will their love prevail, or will the ghosts of their past rip them asunder?