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**A fiery, high-stakes rom-com thriller where fake dating turns deadly—and the man who broke her heart might be the only one who can save it.** Lila Bennett lives by three rules: 1. **Never** let the bride see you cry. 2. **Never** trust a Hart. 3. **Especially never** trust Oliver Hart—the infuriatingly gorgeous best man who ghosted her after one electric date three years ago. But when Lila’s best friend’s wedding implodes mid-ceremony (thanks to the groom’s cheating scandal and a *mysterious* fire alarm), she’s forced into an unholy alliance with Oliver to salvage the disaster. Their plan? **Fake a whirlwind romance** to convince the bride that love still exists… so she’ll sign the prenup and walk down the aisle. **Too bad Oliver’s touch still burns hotter than betrayal.** As their pretend passion reignites real sparks, a leaked photo from their past exposes a night neither fully remembers—**a night involving gunfire, blood, and a scar they both share**. Now, Oliver’s ex is blackmailing them, the bride is waving a revolver, and someone’s willing to kill to keep Miami’s secrets buried. **With every kiss, the lies unravel. With every flashback, the danger grows.** *THE LAST PERSON I'D EVER LOVE* is a **sizzling, twist-packed blend of *The Hating Game* and *Gone Girl***, where the only thing sharper than Oliver’s smirk is the bullet with Lila’s name on it. **Perfect for fans of:** ✔ Banter so sharp it draws blood. ✔ Fake dating with *literal* life-or-death stakes. ✔ Mysteries that unravel with every steamy flashback. ✔ A hero who’s either her soulmate… or her downfall. **Because the real question isn’t *will they or won’t they*—it’s *can they survive each other?*** --- ** TONE:** *Fast-paced, addictive, and dripping with tension—equal parts heart-stopping romance and gasp-worthy suspense.* ** HOOK:** *What if your greatest love was also your greatest threat?*

Wu Lei, the spoiled and childish youngest son of Minister Wu, lives a carefree life shielded from the harsh realities of the world. His blissful ignorance is shattered when he meets General Shen Yue, a man renowned for his breathtaking beauty and ruthless strategic mind. As Wu Lei becomes infatuated with the enigmatic General Shen, he has no idea that Shen Yue harbors sinister ulterior motives toward the Wu family. enternal love is a captivating tale of forbidden passion, reincarnation, and the enduring power of love across different lifetime

This is a story about the development of a lolita to a goddess, as well a strange and magnificent magical journey. A literary girl, a musical genius, otherside, otherworlds, anime worlds, past and present lives, all kinds of arrangements that seem like fate blend together at this moment. "You must live well in my place, you must live..." "If possible, when I open my eyes, the first person I see is you..." "Sister, I will try my best to be your left and right arm..." "When you recall this memory, I will disappear, this is destined..." "My heart, it was you who revived it..." "You are my faith..."

Doctor Devin Vanshtoult never thought he would find love. It just wasn't in the cards for him. So instead he threw himself into the study of medicine with determination and allowed his parents to sort out the bride situation for him. While attending his brother's bachelor party he meets an exotic beauty that is everything he ever hoped to dream about in a wife. Jasmine Jamshidi had given up on love after escaping a nightmare marriage. She was ready to let her parents be the guidance for her second marriage. Depressed and still reeling from her divorce her friends drag her out with them to cheer her up. But when she meets a tall, handsome, mysterious stranger at the bar she almost lets herself fall hard and fast once again. when that same stranger is the man her parents have selected for her she is determined to keep him at arms length no matter the cost. Her deepest secret, something not even her parents know. Can he tear down the walls that she built around her heart? Can she keep him from discovering her secret? What happens when two cultures collide?

[Also known as: Starting as a Wage Slave at Arasaka, From Arasaka to the Interastral Peace Corporation, I Am the Company!] This is mainly a story about a corporate dog from a cyberpunk world who climbs the ladder by joining various mega-corporations across different worlds, using left-hand-to-right-hand reselling tactics to seek advancement. Years later— "Cyberware exclusive, flesh inclusive" Arasaka Corporation, Night City Arasaka Security Division. Director Vela's optimization and solution proposal regarding the issues of cyberware implant erosion, exclusivity, and safety threshold limitations—the discovery of the T-virus and the potential for human enhancement programs. "Flesh is weak, ascend through machinery" Umbrella Corporation, Manufacturing Department. Dr. Vela's rebuttal against the proposal submitted by the White Umbrella (the internal bio-research division of Umbrella)—on the economic prospects and promotion of the cybernetic prosthetics industry. "Quinques are weak—cyborgs are the future" Commission of Counter Ghoul, R&D Department. An analytical report on mechanized organic body technology by Vela et al. … "Artificial Aeons" Supreme Director Vela Adelheid now announces our company restructuring plan: Interastral Peace Corporation!

Serena received evidence that proved her brother-in-law, Asher, killed her adoptive sister, Lariette, a year ago. When she received the evidence, Asher invited her to drink at a bar. However, they accidentally kissed when Serena was bullied by a woman who wanted to match her with Asher. When they kissed, Serena suddenly had the ability to see a piece of Lariette's memory. At first, Serena still couldn't believe that this miracle really happened to her just because she kissed her brother-in-law. Did Lariette give this special ability to her adoptive sister indirectly so that she could reveal the truth behind her death? At the same time, Asher was also demanded by his parents to marry a rich woman and have a child. Asher really objected to his parents' request, especially since his wife had just died a year ago. However, since kissing Serena, he had a crazy idea. He wanted to make Serena his wife so that his parents wouldn't bother him anymore. At first, Serena didn't want to accept the crazy offer. Moreover, marrying a murderer would make her life restless. However, as time went by, after thinking about it, marrying Asher actually brought her luck so she could see Lariette's memory just by kissing him. Finally Serena agreed to marry Asher, but it was not that easy to achieve her wish. The condition given by Asher was that they were not allowed to kiss each other or have sex even though her parents demanded that they have a child soon. This made Serena even crazier. How could she tempt Asher who was very cold and mysterious, to want to kiss her?

Cherry Lips Isabella Voss, a fiery aspiring artist with cherry-red lips and a past she’d rather forget, never expected to catch the eye of Julian Blackwood, a reclusive billionaire whose cold exterior hides a hunger for connection. When a chance encounter at a high-society art gala sparks an undeniable attraction, their worlds collide in a whirlwind of desire, power, and secrets. Julian, used to controlling everything, finds himself unraveling under Isabella’s bold charm, while she grapples with the vulnerability of surrendering to a man who could break her heart—or her carefully rebuilt life. As their passionate affair deepens, hidden enemies and past betrayals threaten to tear them apart. From opulent penthouses to sultry late-night rendezvous, Cherry Lips is a tale of lust, love, and the high stakes of trusting someone with your soul.

“He was born of darkness. She was made to fear it. But together, they might just rewrite fate.” A werewolf princess. A vampire prince. A forbidden bond that could destroy them both. When Luna Sinclair is banished from her kingdom for falling in love with the enemy, she’s forced to seek refuge in the very place she was raised to fear—Blood City, home to the vampires who once hunted her kind. But fate has other plans. She is the fated mate of Damien Dragos, the vampire prince who is the pawn for a tormented sorcerer’s revenge. Their bond is undeniable. Their chemistry, dangerous. And their union, forbidden. As Luna struggles to find her place in a court full of secrets and shadows, a new war brews in the distance—one that could unravel the fragile peace between vampires and werewolves. But when Luna discovers she may be carrying a true blood child, loyalties are tested, blood is spilled, and love becomes the deadliest weapon of all. Can Luna survive the darkness of the vampire world without losing herself—or Damien? Or will their love be the spark that ignites a war neither of them can control?

Twenty-eight year old Delilah Sterling, has perfected the art of being a respectable realtor by day, and a professional gold digger by night. Delilah believes she has her double life under control. Her meticulously crafted life crumbles when she wakes up one morning with a wedding band on her finger, a marriage certificate on the table, and a sinfully gorgeous man claiming to be her husband. To make matters worse, he is broke and jobless, making her feel trapped in a surreal nightmare. Desperate for escape, Delilah demands a divorce, but the stranger—insisting he wants to stay married—thwarts every attempt. Frustration and confusion mount until Delilah hatches a new plan: she proposes they team up to con her next target, the elusive billionaire, Hunter Quinn. What Delilah doesn't realize is that her "broke husband" is actually Hunter Quinn himself. Billionaire CEO, Hunter Quinn, having discovered Delilah’s intentions to con him, had decided to outplay her at her own game. Hunter agrees to the partnership, and together they plunge into a high-stakes game of deceit. As they plot and scheme, the lines between pretense and reality blur. Their forced proximity ignites an unexpected chemistry, leading to moments of vulnerability and genuine connection neither anticipated. Caught in a whirlwind of deception, passion, and power plays, Delilah grapples with their growing feelings. As their con deepens, she must confront the ultimate question: Can she open her heart to love and trust again? ****Exerpt**** Delilah’s eyes darted to the marriage certificate again, the official seal glaring back at her. Her fingers itched to tear it apart, to make this nightmare disappear. But deep down, she knew that wouldn’t change anything. “I don’t remember,” she whispered, more to herself than to him. “I don’t remember any of it.” Blake nodded as if he had expected this reaction. “That is expected. You had a lot to drink last night.” he fished out a phone from the back pocket of his trousers, opened it. “Here, this is us celebrating, after we got married last night,” he said, showing her a picture. Delilah’s breath caught in her throat as she stared at the photo. It was indeed her. “How?” she whispered, her voice barely audible. “I don’t remember any of this.” “It was a wild night,” he said softly. Perhaps she had married Blake because he was wealthy. That would be the only logical reason for her to make such a blunder. There was hope, she thought, as she clung to the possibility of salvaging something from this disaster. Turning to him, she forced a smile, “Is this your house? Are we in your house?” She asked, looking around the bedroom. Blake shook his head, “No. This is a hotel,” he said, and she nodded. “I see. It looks like quite an expensive hotel,” she observed, “What do you do for a living?” she asked, trying to keep her voice steady as she searched his eyes for any hint of affluence. Blake hesitated, his confident demeanor faltering for the first time. He looked away, rubbing the back of his neck. “I’m... in between jobs,” he stuttered, avoiding her gaze. Delilah’s heart sank, disappointment crashing over her like a wave. “In between jobs?” she echoed, her voice tinged with disbelief. Blake seemed to sense her dismay. “I know it doesn’t sound great,” he said quickly, trying to reassure her. “But I’m working on a few things. I just need a little more time.” “You’re jobless,” she muttered to herself as reality sunk in. “How did you pay for this room? For the wedding bands?” She asked, and he winced. “I didn’t. You did,” he said, and she collapsed on the bed. (PS: Cover photo isn’t mine. Credit to the real owner)

One latte. Two names. A mix-up that started it all. Samantha Caldwell lives a quiet, well-ordered life. As a children’s book illustrator, she’s used to whimsical stories but she’s never lived one. Her weekly routine at the local café is her sanctuary… until a stranger named Luke Bennett sits across from her, claiming she stole his chai latte. What begins as a playful misunderstanding quickly spirals into a charming game of pranks, laughter, and escalating flirtation. Week after week, their coffee shop banter deepens into something neither expected: a bond that feels as real as it is unpredictable. Luke is spontaneous, poetic, and a little messy everything Sam avoids. But love, it turns out, has its own rhythm. And just when they’re getting closer, distance, doubt, and a life-changing opportunity threaten to derail everything they’ve built. From missed calls to heartfelt notes, and fox doodles to latte fueled confessions, Playful Love is a heartwarming story about the joy of letting someone in and discovering that sometimes, the best love stories begin with a little mischief.

She just wanted to feed people. Destiny had other plans for her. Marron never dreamed of becoming a legendary chef. She just wanted a food cart, a few satisfied customers, and maybe a life that didn’t break her. But when her cooking starts stirring emotions too vividly—calming grief, reviving forgotten joy—the Guild takes notice. Now she’s swept into a trial meant to test the limits of her abilities… or contain them. Each dish she serves shapes more than flavor—it nudges memories, shifts moods, and, if she’s not careful, reveals secrets she didn’t mean to tell. Beneath the gleaming marble of the Guild’s kitchens lies a buried legacy: a vanished chef whose recipes were strong enough to resurrect the dying. And Marron may be the only one who can finish what she started. The cooking system rewards flavor, but punishes failure. The Guild watches her like a hawk. And something inside her is waking up—with every bite she serves.

After a fatal car crash, a teenage boy wakes up not in the afterlife—but inside the world of the last fantasy novel he ever read. Given a second life by a mysterious creator god, Ethan Amethyst must navigate magic, nobility, and prophecy to save a crumbling world he barely understands. With only fragments of his past life and the pressure of a family legacy he’s just inherited, Ethan is determined to defy fate. But some destinies are written in blood. When the world falls despite his efforts, hope does not die with him. Stella Amethyst, his younger sister and the one left behind, is thrust into the past—granted one final chance to rewrite the future. Armed with painful memories and secrets never meant to be known, Stella must walk the same path Ethan once took… and make different choices. In a world ruled by power and prophecy, can the bond between siblings defy time itself? Or will destiny demand its due—again?

[Mature Content] [18+ Only] [Hidden Relationship] "Do you like what you see?" I asked provocatively, feeling his gaze travel down my bare skin. Christian pushed me onto the bed, leaning over me. I noticed how his eyes darkened with a deep desire. "Yes, Leslie, I like it very much," he replied in a whisper, placing his lips on mine. His kiss sent a wave of fire through my body, making me crave his touch even more. -------------- Twenty-year-old Leslie Moresi is the second daughter of the prestigious Moresi family. While her life may seem glamorous from the outside, the reality is that she is a bird locked in a gilded cage. Controlled and unable to make any of her own decisions, she begins to feel all of the color fade from her life. One day, she attends an important business dinner with her family, where she meets the elusive Christian Vittoria, the most eligible man in the country -- turning her life upside down. So what if he is about to become her brother-in-law? #noharem #hiddenrelationship #smut

She signed the contract to save her family. She didn't realize she'd signed her freedom away. Hazel Allen never believed in fairytales- But when her father dies and her family falls apart, she's desperate enough to marry a billionaire stranger to survive. All she has to do is carry a child, smile for the cameras, and stay quiet. Easy, right? Until she realizes Reece and Margaret Allen aren't a perfect couple. They're predators in silk. And the contract she signed was never meant to protect her. It was meant to keep her silent. As her world unravels, so do the people she trusts most. A best friend's betrayal. A house filled with lies. And a secret so dark, someone won't make it out alive. *Not all roses bloom. Some were meant to rot. Fast-paced. Emotional. Unforgettable. A twisted love story for the ones who read with their hearts in their throats.

This is a pure yuri story, no mature scenes but there are crazy moments every now and then. Once a beacon of purity within the Holy Order, Saintess Paloma's life takes a unexpected turn after a chance encounter with a ruthless gangster and their crew. Her sacred healing ability, capable of mending any injury, carries a seductive price, it leaves those she cures utterly infatuated with her. Lured by the taste of freedom of a lawless world, Paloma sheds her saintly robes for the thrilling embrace of sin, turning herself into the very antithesis of the Holy Order's ideals. She meets more and more sinners and each time her feet sink deeper into this new life. With her past rapidly closing in, Paloma must now confront the righteous fury of an institution determined to utterly erase her.

A girl bathed in blood. A world ruled by flowers. A war that begins with a slap. Mai Glob watched her village burn and her mother die at the hands of a man wrapped in blue fire. That night, a crimson flower bloomed within her — the Rose of Passion. Now hunted, heartbroken, and angry, Mai travels a torn world where powers awaken through emotion: rage, pride, lust, mercy. Alongside the arrogant sunflower-wielder Tiffany and the haunted soldier Duncan, Mai fights to uncover the truth of the Four Flowers — and to kill the man who destroyed everything. But the more power she gains, the more she loses herself. Scarlet Bloom is a story of blood, romance, trauma, and transformation. It is soft and brutal. Passionate and cruel. And it burns red.

Trapped in a curse with your worst enemy-what could possibly go wrong? Alister Wyatt is someone who thrives in the shadows with alot of secrets. Among them is his dedication to unraveling lies of the corrupt and arrogant. Followed by making them face his form of justice. Clara Austin is the superficial daughter of an influential family with the burden of upholding their reputation and playing the role of the pride and joy to perfection. She is willing to do anything to protect her family's dirty secrets. But one mistake. One cursed object. And now they are forced to make a decision. Destroy the other person after making them let their guard down...or set aside their differences, work together to investigate and find a way to be free. Now, as the curse tightens its grip, twisting their minds and enemies circle in the dark, they realize they might not have as much time as they thought. ............................................................. Hope you enjoy it. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this. Stories don’t just belong to the writer—they come alive through the reader. Thanks ^_^ Take care of yourself. You’re doing better than you think.

Luo Huian was the most beautiful, strong and narcissistic——- Cut! Cut! Cut! Take two, and do it over. Luo Huian was the most beautiful, strong and wisest immortal in the realm of peace and harmony. Her two fathers doted on her, and she had a generous supply of resources and pills. Her life was perfect. However, her perfect life came to an abrupt end when Luo Huian, an immortal whose responsibility was to bring peace to those who had reached their ends and had run out of faith—— Watched a man jump down a building. Because of her inflexible beliefs and sense of justice, she did not save the bully. Unfortunately, that man was the son of the heavens. The loss of his life brought infinite trouble in Luo Huian’s life and she was punished by the heavens. She was sent to the world of humans where she had to rescue at least five hundred people by saving their lives when they were at the end of their wits. For an immortal this was an easy job, right? Wrong. Her grandmother sent Luo Huian to a world where Gloom Rocks had wrecked chaos. Beasts and monsters were given birth to by the Gloom Rocks that sucked every ounce of happiness from humans. This world was dominated by hunters who could kill the beasts with the powers that they had awakened. And in this cutthroat world, Luo Huian got the short end of the stick. She woke up in the body of an F-class hunter! Dang it. If that wasn’t worse enough, the previous owner had confessed to her cousin-in-law and was kicked out of the family. Double frog in the hot crock. With not a single penny in her pocket Luo Huian goes out to complete her mission. But what would happen when Luo Huian who was an F-class hunter annihilated the Z-class Glooms and Hollows that even the S-class hunters could not? Watch her fend against the dangers and at the same time save the lives of people. But in this small mission, there is a small obstruction —— The three alluring temptations. *********** Resisting the temptation take 1: “MMPH,” Luo Huian pushed against the mer who had pushed her down on the bed while sitting on her waist. “Get off.” “I can’t,” answered Qi Yongrui as he took off his shirt. “Daddy Shun said that he is envious of Uncle Wang. He also wants to hold a grandchild. So, wife let's work hard tonight alright?” Luo Huian: Dear Heavens save me, I am a woman of no desire! **** Resisting the temptation take 2: “Do you think he is good looking?” Fan Meilin questioned the woman who stood next to him. Even though he was the one who won the race and the trophy, his wife was looking at the other mer. “Well yes,” Luo Huian, who was an appreciator of beauty, agreed at once. “Why are you asking this though?” Fan Meilin’s eyes flashed as he smiled at her and leaned in closer to her body as he whispered in her ear, “He might be good looking but I am a better driver. Not only on the track but also in bed, do you want to try darling?” Luo Huian: Resist the temptation! At all costs! I am an iron-hearted woman. ***** Resisting the temptation take 3: “Is this necessary?” Luo Huian questioned as she sat on the couch, watching the mer trace his fingers on her curves while she sat in nothing but modern swimwear. The mer nodded as he wrote on his small notepad, “I need to trace every inch of your skin to create my finest creation, so don’t move.” After he finished writing, he handed the notepad to Luo Huian, his fingers brushing against the curve of her bosom, waist and ——— Luo Huian: My virtue is at extreme risk! ** Fl who is trying to do everything to save her virtue from being taken as it would slow down her cultivation X Mls who are trying their best to snatch it from her. *********** Trigger warning: though the book is set in a comedic setting, there might be some uneasy topics that would discuss depression and loneliness. ***********

Rival fashion queens ignite: One icy empire heiress, one fiery rebel designer. From boardroom bombshells to backstage passions, their war for dominance becomes a scorching addiction. Can they conquer the runway without destroying each other—and their hearts?

They told me my affinity was useless. That logic couldn’t cast fire, couldn’t heal wounds, couldn’t crush enemies. They were wrong. I woke in a place that barely remembered me, the forgotten third son of a minor baron. No fanfare. No magic. Just dust, silence, and a system whispering equations behind my eyes. They called it “Logic.” A dead-end gift. But Logic doesn’t scream. It sees. Now I’m being sent to the Imperial Arcane Academy, a crucible for prodigies, monsters, and heirs to power. I’m none of those. But I see the cracks in their spells. The patterns in their bloodlines. The truth hidden beneath the lies of mana and divine right. Whispers speak of ten lost beings tied to the fate of the world. I think I was meant to be one of them. Or maybe the system picked me by mistake. Either way, I’m not here to learn magic. I’m here to dismantle it. This is the beginning of the Tenth Script.