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‘Could he learn to love me? Without fear? Without hesitation?’ Edward Coleman never questioned himself. Not his billions. Not his reputation as the most infamous womanizer in the world. Not until she broke him. The one woman he could never truly have destroyed him. And for the first time in his life, Edward hit rock bottom. He thought he’d never move on. Or so he thought. Then he met Vasili Chernyshevsky. Russian. Sharp-tongued. Impossible. Their friendship is chaos. Their banter is war. But somehow, Vasili is the only one pulling Edward out of the dark. Now Edward is questioning everything. His life. His choices. His heart. Especially when the man saving him starts to feel like so much more than a friend. What happens when the person who saves you... Is the one who derails you completely? *** Book 2 'Ethan In Love' out now!!!

Marguerite is oblivious as she folds Arthmael's body into beautiful silhouettes. Following the familiar choreography, she dances relentlessly. Grand Jete! Penche! followed by a series of graceful pas de chats. All concatenated in front of the enthralled emperor. When the music reaches the outro in a full stop, Marguerite falls gracefully on the floor in a pose. She stays there and waits for the king to tell her she can leave. She stays on the ground for a long time but hears nothing from him. Wondering if she did anything wrong, she wants to lift her head to look at the king's face, but quickly remembers the warning he gave her. If she disrespects him any further, who knows what he might do to her. She suddenly feels her chin being lifted, her eyes meet the hazels of Demian. She forgets to breathe and falls from her pose onto the floor. She doesn't have time to regain her senses before two strong arms lift her off the floor. She is about to question him on his weird behaviour when her mouth is suddenly covered by his in a kiss. ------------------------------------------------- Marguerite is very talented. She has a beautiful voice, a great passion for music and various talents in the arts. Unfortunately, her bright future gets compromised when she is forced to leave her world to fulfill the wish of someone else. Marguerite wanting to go home as soon as possible, accepts. However things turn out quite unexpected for her. The cover belongs to the rightful owner. If you are the owner of the art and want me to take it down, DM me on discord burlesque_dancer#2837

No one's ever expected much from Dalton Irving, the reserved, sheltered, and bookish heir to the family fortune. So in order to secure their place in London's society, the Irvings have arranged for Dalton to marry the brother of a viscount. A man who comes from a family with a title and with quite the scandalous reputation. A man Dalton doesn't know. A man who's very publicly announced that he doesn't want to get married, least of all to Dalton, right in the middle of their engagement ball.<br><br>In an attempt to flee whispered words and sudden gossip and unexpected hurt from venomous words, Dalton finds comfort from the very last person he would have expected -- the wry, reclusive, and unsocial Edward Whitman, Duke of Wellingham.<br><br>Edward Whitman doesn't like most people on his best days. They're dull and predictable and care only about money and status. Tonight, however, is the engagement ball for his best friend's brother, so he'll make an appearance to assure the night's success even if the idea of anyone marrying young Dalton Irving puts a strange ache in the pit of his stomach.<br><br>But after Dalton's intended makes a mess of the ball, Edward suddenly finds himself alone with the young man, drawn to his wide-eyed curiosity and kindhearted generosity, his rambling and odd musings. Neither of them can imagine what this evening has in store for anyone, and all it takes is one night in London to change everything.

He was a legendary assassin feared by all. But his own organization betrayed him, seeing his immense power as a threat. They sent every agent they had to kill him. As he died surrounded by enemies, he asked only one question: "Was it worth it?" He woke up to find himself reborn in a medieval world, inside the body of a Baron’s son. The original owner was hated by everyone, always causing trouble, and was poisoned to death. Now, he faces siblings who despise him, a father who disowns him, and nobles trying to destroy his family. But he decides to change. He will no longer be an assassin who takes lives. He will live as a human being. He will clear his name, restore his family’s honor, and become a protector who brings hope and life to those around him.

In a magical kingdom where the fate of its inhabitants is shaped by the struggle between the forces of good and evil, we follow the story of Edward and his daughter Auri. Edward, a skilled warrior and swordsman, faces challenges and adversity to protect his family and ensure a brighter future for his daughter. Meanwhile, Auri, a young woman with undiscovered magical talents, embarks on a journey of growth, facing dilemmas and challenges to unravel the mysteries of her own power. With a setting rich in medieval and fantasy elements, this book immerses the reader in a universe where magic and courage are essential to face the threats that plague the kingdom. The story balances action and emotion, taking the reader on a journey full of surprises, twists, and unexpected discoveries.

A game of lies and deciet that sends a detective to his worst nightmare. This is the story of Edward Smart. A genius young detective who is moved to a new city. he immediately comes face to face with a great evil master mind who beats Edward at his own game. You are about to read a story where the bad guy wins.

15 years ago, Agatha Harris died... ...... Two things happened that night: She died and resurrected, then everything faded like magic.... ........ She never meant for the tragedy to happen, neither did they, she didn't bargain for misery, but it came knocking right on the door.... ..... There were three things Agatha Harris had ever been certain of in life: One: She's dangerous. Second: To love is to die. Third: She isn't weak anymore.... .... What would you pack, if you have four minutes to leave the palace... His sharp voice echoed out, as he stared straight into her dark soul.... I'd take my dignity along. She whispered, as her eyes shone with immense pain and hatred, he just couldn't quite understand. "Am serious!"..He yelled "And I don't care".... ...... You love me... I don't.... Then you hate me.... I don't... ...

A dark comedy set in the afterlife where souls are plucked from heaven, put in children's bodies, and dropped onto a lonely island as part of an experiment for a new universe.

Olivia is a young woman haunted by the unsolved murder of her parents. Desperate for answers, she enrolls in the police academy to become a detective. But as she delves deeper into the case, she discovers a dangerous world she never knew existed. A world of werewolves, led by the powerful Alpha Edward, who has been secretly watching over her since she was a child. When Olivia realizes that she is Edward's destined mate, she is torn between her love for him and her loyalty to the human world. Meanwhile, Edward struggles with his own inner turmoil, as the prospect of mating with a human goes against everything he has been taught as an Alpha. As Olivia uncovers more clues to her parents' murder, she finds herself drawn to the werewolf pack that she once feared. But when she is kidnapped by a rival pack, Edward must risk everything to save her. With their love tested by danger and prejudice, Olivia and Edward must fight for their right to be together, even as they uncover shocking secrets about Olivia's past that threaten to tear them apart.

[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?