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Rowan sees beauty in death. The Order he has sworn to obey only sees defilement. As the reviled Caretaker of the Order, Rowan has accepted his role as a dutiful outcast because he believes it is the only way to prove his worth to the man who holds his sisters’ souls as collateral. With his magic and his voice, Rowan can absorb death and transform it, but only in ways the Order deems acceptable to maintain the stability of the reality it claims to protect Order must subdue Disorder. Reality must triumph over illusion. He is tainted and always will be. Rowan has never questioned those lessons, but that changes the night he harvests a crimson soul that is more than human and chooses to keep it a secret. When Rowan’s song transforms that soul into a beautiful and mysterious man he names Wren, he is forced to accept that sometimes duty is a lie and illusion is the only thing you can trust. As the fabric of the Order begins to unwind and a new kind of Disorder takes hold, Rowan will need to choose again, stand with the Order that held him down, or forge a new path with Wren at his side. He may be the only one who can restore balance to the worlds, but only if he can find balance within himself first. ************************************* Updates 3-4 times per week. Note: This story focuses on relationships. I promise an epic romance, lots of swoon-worthy moments, and a healthy amount of fluff. When it does get steamy…you might get burned. Fair warning for explicit content. I don’t shy away from my spice. There are lots of side characters and couples to fall in love with, in addition to the main couple. If you love the idea of found family, you will be happy. This book is set in a non-heteronormative world, so you will see various gender identities/expressions and types of love. ************************************* Excerpt (if you want the full steamy version, you will have to read the book!): Still reeling from the new magic that coursed under his skin and unsure of how to react to the desire that threatened to take control of him, Rowan froze. Wren's hot breath against his mouth sent a jolt of pleasure through his body, and he choked back a groan. A different kind of panic flared in Rowan's chest, burning him as if he were the one on fire. This was what he wanted, what he'd thought about every night since Wren left. But wanting more was one thing. Acting on it was another. He'd spent so much of his life hiding, he didn't know how to do anything else. One corner of Wren's mouth twitched as Rowan pulled away. When he attempted to free himself from Wren's grasp, Wren just hauled him closer. Rowan liked that he didn't have to think about what to do next. His bare chest thudded against Wren's torso, and the heat from Wren's body merged with Rowan's skin, melting him from the inside out. "What did you just do to me?" Wren's deep voice vibrated against Rowan's chest. "The Disorder of your illusion was holding you captive. I…I absorbed it." "Oh? Where did you learn to do that? Have I been gone that long?" Wren's grip loosened slightly on Rowan's wrists as if he was satisfied now that Rowan was practically sitting on top him. Rowan stared at Wren's lips. He opened his mouth to protest, but immediately closed it again. "I know you aren't going to say that I shouldn't touch you." Wren's free hand splayed over the small of Rowan's back. "Not when you started it." Rowan's breath hitched. "No. I'm not going to say that anymore. Not to you." "I thought you were afraid to be touched." Wren's fingers traced a circle over the curve of Rowan's spine as if testing for a reaction. "I know that I'm not afraid of you." Rowan waited for the panic to set in, but all he felt was desire. "With you, I want…" "You want what?" "I want more." Triumph flared in Wren's gaze before he narrowed his eyes. "Really? Then why are you still trying to get away from me?"

A warm-hearted rich man's son, Richard Gardener needs to overcome three obstacles: find a way the family business can run without him, help his mother cope with grief, and stop butting heads -- and other parts of his anatomy -- with the gardener.<br><br>Ethan Fields has worked for the Gardener family for many years. He’s struggling with debt and the desire to leave, and has loved Richard far longer than the man would believe. Ethan can cope with most things, but his anger with Richard’s mother won’t fade. Until that and his feelings for Richard are resolved, he feels trapped and, alas, the idea that sex will get Richard out of his system isn’t working.<br><br>To make the situation worse, both men assume too much and don’t say the right words, and Ethan’s offer of ‘just sex’ grows more complicated by the day. Can Richard and Ethan stop getting their wires crossed before their paths diverge?

At Haul Academy, an elite coastal boarding school where moonlit gardens hide deadly secrets, the most dangerous lessons are learned after dark. When restless senior Rossie Carter trespasses into the school’s forbidden garden, she discovers Eli, an enigmatic man bound by a centuries-old curse. Their bond awakens a latent power within Rossie, making her the new Moonlight Bearer—the reluctant guardian of a sentient garden that blossoms with the truths and fears of all who enter. But a shadowy occult group is on the hunt, seeking ancient relics to unleash a mind-controlling entity upon the world. Led by the ruthless Mia and Tom, their campaign of terror escalates from ritual attacks to brazen kidnappings, shattering the school's illusion of safety. As the war spills from haunted woods into the town, the battle becomes terrifyingly personal. Rossie’s old crush, Michael, is consumed by a cursed artifact, turning him into a rampaging monster. Her friend Angela is caught in a web of family betrayal, targeted by the very cult her own mother secretly supports. With her circle of friends fractured by suspicion and possession, Rossie must master the garden’s power to fight a war on two fronts: against the occultists threatening her world, and against the darkness consuming the people she loves. To break the curse and save them all, she may have to sacrifice everything. At Haul Academy, every secret is a weapon, every friendship is a liability, and the battle for its soul has just begun.

Ellie Jefferson is among the youngest businesswoman even if she is only 25 years-old. Unable to maintain a lasting romantic relationship and accumulates suitors after suitors, what happened when she found out that her gardener crushed on her ? In addition of his love for his boss, Nathaniel Carter, the gardener, has to deal with his long, heavy and mysterious past. He is in search of his biologic father and want to know more about his origins. She, in the other hand, has some family issues especially towards her father and has to deal with her selfish and extremely jealous sides. Can these two overcome their problems, their difference and the obstacles that will stand in their way and be able to live their romance ?

Note: Before you read the synopsis, please read my announcement on my reviews^~^ I don't want to disappoint you^~^ Also, every time I can't update, I will update twice the next day!!! Also, please write in the comments if there's mistakes in editing! Someone offer editing for free^~^ What will happen if a human from earth pick up a hoe that could allow him to travel to another world? Lucas was fond of farming since he was young. When he left his work, he decided to make a living out of farming. He was about to start when he tumbles into the Gods' Hoe and decided to leave his world for a world that will satisfy his pleasure. But he did not expect that it will be more than pleasure. "Treetans, Planteros, Plantons, and Thumy. I already decided I want to conquer this world!"

In the vast world of the Nine Heavenly Realms, strength determines everything. Kai Ren, the young master of the declining Ren Clan, is despised because he cannot cultivate. His fiancée breaks their engagement and joins his cousin, who seeks to seize the clan's power. During a clan tournament, Kai Ren is framed for treason and thrown into the Abyss of Forgotten Souls, a place where no one has ever returned alive. Instead of dying, he discovers the tomb of the legendary Void Emperor, the strongest cultivator in history. There, he inherits: * The Void Devouring Art * The Heaven-Slaying Sword * The Eyes of Eternity * The Ancient Emperor's Memories After ten years of cultivation inside a secret time chamber—while only one month passes outside—Kai Ren emerges as an unmatched genius. But he is no longer the kind-hearted young man he once was. He returns with one goal

In a world where you and celestial forest spirits live symbiotically. If they choose you to be their companion, then you'll receive the mystic power to enter the battle of Gardeners or the ability to protect your loved ones from evil beings. Greeneries are not just vegetal beings. They are more than that, they are our friends, they are our saviors, they are our dearest allies, and they will never let us down if you treat them with kindness wholeheartedly! *Posting: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

(I am currently going through redoing the whole model of the novel. I paced way to fast and with the knowledge i have now and the direction i want verdant to go in i have to restart. Characters will still be that same, the places, the magic. It will just be slower. I realize now, verdant is a place of magic and mystery and you cant rush through it. There is so much i've missed in coming up with verdant and its not fair to you the readers to get this half excused story. Thank you for your patience. TCG while be back in August, new and improved.)The Celestial Gardener: Secrets of the Verdant Realms is a captivating fantasy cultivation novel that immerses readers in a world where cultivation techniques are intertwined with the art of gardening. Set in a vibrant realm where mystical plants possess incredible powers, the story follows a young protagonist who discovers an ancient cultivation technique hidden within the depths of a forgotten garden.

[Irresistible MC + Farming & Entrepreneurship + Strong Female Lead + Cute Baby + Love Rivalry + Farming System + Male Competition] Deng Yuyuan wakes up to find she has transmigrated into a period novel about a "pampered group darling" — as the biological mother of the vicious female villain. The female villain has a biased grandmother, a mooching uncle and his family, a blindly filial father, and a spineless mother. She was a small-time thief as a child. As an adult, she committed every kind of evil — constantly framing the female lead — and ultimately met a miserable end. The female lead is the only daughter in another family, doted on by her older brothers. The villain targeted her out of pure jealousy. And now, Deng Yuyuan has become that villain's cowardly mother — and the villain herself is currently just an ugly, wrinkly-faced infant. The blindly filial father loves his wife, but gives all the good things to his own mother. He says to his starving wife and daughter: "Xiao Yuan, come drink some water. I specially heated it for you." Deng Yuyuan looks at her own bony frame and her tiny child — and decides to get a divorce. Goodbye, useless husband. She's going to raise this little cub with an abundance of money and love. No way she'll go astray this time. Lost one husband, gained a crowd of suitors. A beautiful sent-down youth coveted by many — she knows some self-defense and burns the midnight oil studying. With the reinstatement of the college entrance exams, she takes her child toward a much wider world. Riding the wave of the times, Deng Yuyuan works her way up to become a gaming tycoon and a cutting-edge scientist... Except — why are so many men fighting to be her cub's stepfather?

【Career-oriented female protagonist + Love-struck male lead + Entertainment industry + Variety show + Satisfying sweetness】 Renee Morgan, a newcomer in the entertainment industry, learns of her predetermined fate as a minor female supporting character in a dream. She is the queen of minor roles, the resilient type, blazing with fighting spirit, illuminating many female stars. Renee Morgan: "...To hell with being a minor character. Anyone who dares use me as a stepping stone, I'll make sure they fall flat." Wendy Aldridge, also a newcomer in the entertainment industry, wants to use her as a control group. Renee Morgan: Ok~ Half a month later, Wendy Aldridge, who was supposed to become famous as part of the control group, ends up being cyber-bullied and is urged to leave the industry? Renee Morgan, who was supposed to be cyber-bullied out of the industry, becomes an overnight sensation and a top-star. The rival company's leading actress, backed by influential figures in the entertainment circle, snatches the main female role, leaving only the role of the female third lead for her. Renee Morgan: Ok~ Four months later, this drama explodes in popularity, all supporting roles become famous, and the female third lead role becomes a classic. The biggest stars, male and female leads, are left with no buzz? ... Later, Renee Morgan finally achieves her dream, winning the Best Actress Award with her acting skills, and announces her relationship on the day she receives the award—she is in love. He's just a regular person. One day, Morgan all over the country sees familiar figures appearing in the news and rushes online to share: Is this the Best Actress's ordinary boyfriend?