testing the dating waters

She was forced by her husband and his mistress to jump into the sea and commit suicide, only to be rescued and taken care of by the jerk's uncle for seven years. He had become her backer and protected her meticulously. For seven years, no one dared to look down on her. Her reputation was tarnished. She had a miscarriage and divorced before. The scumbag ex-husband was also his nephew. On the other hand, he would not marry anyone other than her. He did not care about rumors and barbaric words, and for this, he did not hesitate to go against the entire clan. … Initially, she thought that the most tragic thing in life was to love the wrong person. Later on, she realized that it wasn't. It turned out that the most tragic thing was that you finally found true love, but at that time, you were covered in wounds. She was as cold as ice and he was passionate as fire. She had persisted for seven years, and so had he. In the end, she still lost to that persistent flame and agreed to marry him. However, the night before they were about to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get their marriage certificate, she woke up and returned ten years ago. That year, she was in the prime of her youth. She was still as beautiful as ever, and her youth was not wasted. That year, he was handsome and promising. She looked at herself in front of the mirror and silently cried. "Uncle, this time, I'll give you the best.”

Sie wurde von ihrem Ehemann und seiner Geliebten gezwungen, ins Meer zu springen und Selbstmord zu begehen, nur um gerettet und sieben Jahre lang von dem Onkel des Mistkerls gepflegt zu werden. Er war ihr Unterstützer geworden und beschützte sie akribisch. Sieben Jahre lang wagte es niemand, auf sie herabzusehen. Ihr Ruf war beschädigt. Sie hatte eine Fehlgeburt und war geschieden. Der miese Ex-Ehemann war auch sein Neffe. Andererseits würde er niemanden außer ihr heiraten. Er kümmerte sich nicht um Gerüchte und barbarische Worte, und dafür zögerte er nicht, sich gegen den gesamten Clan zu stellen. ... Anfangs dachte sie, das Tragischste im Leben sei es, sich in den falschen Menschen zu verlieben. Später erkannte sie, dass es das nicht war. Es stellte sich heraus, dass das Tragischste war, dass man endlich die wahre Liebe fand, aber zu diesem Zeitpunkt von Wunden bedeckt war. Sie war kalt wie Eis und er war leidenschaftlich wie Feuer. Sie hatte sieben Jahre durchgehalten, und er auch. Am Ende verlor sie doch gegen diese beharrliche Flamme und willigte ein, ihn zu heiraten. Doch in der Nacht bevor sie zum Standesamt gehen wollten, um ihre Heiratsurkunde zu bekommen, wachte sie auf und kehrte zehn Jahre zurück. In jenem Jahr war sie in der Blüte ihrer Jugend. Sie war noch immer so schön wie eh und je, und ihre Jugend war nicht verschwendet. In jenem Jahr war er gutaussehend und vielversprechend. Sie betrachtete sich im Spiegel und weinte still. "Onkel, diesmal werde ich dir das Beste geben."

A 30-year-old Chinese NEET is reincarnated into the body of an otaku that choked to death on instant noodles. As he comes to grips with his new life, he realizes that this world is subtly different from Earth. The denizens of this world are far better looking, and this new world also possesses futuristic technology as well as mysterious Yin Yang masters! After reincarnating, he realized that he was endowed with a miraculous game-like system, which enables him to increase his own stats and transcend the limits of the human body. This system even has a game-breaking ability to save and load in real life! In this new world that’s akin to a 2-D game, he just wants to enjoy life and head for a glorious future... However, he is quickly embroiled in a complex plot. Can he unlock his true potential and utilize his system to break the shackles that confine him and discover the truth about his previous body’s circumstances? Note: This novel have an open ending with multiple possibilities, all fans are welcome to imagine an ending together.

Let her shout out: "Oh handsome and sweet-talking Tokyo gentleman, I must have you. You are mine!" This is the story of how a boy from Iwate Prefecture became a Tokyo gentleman.

Palagi siyang masunurin at maamo sa loob ng tatlong taon ng kanilang lihim na kasal, pinapanood habang pinalilibutan niya ang sarili ng mga babae at nalubog sa walang katapusang mga iskandalo. Sa araw na bumalik sa bansa ang paksa ng kanyang hindi nasukliang pag-ibig, tahimik niyang iniabot sa kanya ang kasunduan ng diborsyo. "Ano, may gusto ka bang iba?" tanong niya nang malamig. Ngumiti siya nang walang pakialam. "Oo. Maaaring hindi mo ako kinikilala bilang iyong asawa, ngunit may kikilalanin sa akin bilang kanilang kasintahan." Kalaunan, nang kilalanin ng Pamilya Thompson ang kanilang koneksyon, naging isang mayamang anak na babae siya na hindi na niya maabot. Habang dumarami ang mga lalaking nagkakagusto sa kanya, napagtanto ni Michael Gallagher na sa loob ng tatlong taong iyon, nagtanim siya ng mga binhi ng pag-ibig na ngayon ay lumago na bilang isang matayog na puno, na nagbubuklod sa kanya habambuhay.

Initially, the four elder brothers of the affluent Sang family disapproved of everything about their biological sister, their hearts and eyes solely focused on their foster sister. The eldest brother said, 'Stop embarrassing yourself with your acting, just retire from the industry.' The second brother remarked, 'Your life is less significant than Jiaojiao's movie premiere.' The third brother declared, 'Didn't buy you a gift, you are an outsider after all.' The fourth brother insisted, 'Don't come to my game, Jiaojiao will be there.' - After repeated disappointments, Sang Qiao carried her bag and left, not only setting up her own company to make money but also participating in a dating show with her ex-fiance as her partner. Just when she finished the show diligently, thinking she could gracefully retire from it, she suddenly felt a pair of large hands encircling her waist, and a man's voice murmured deeply: 'Where do you think you're going, naughty girl? Were you just leading me on this whole time? Hmm?' Sang Qiao: '!' I was taking the dating show seriously, and you actually fell in love???' From then on, she gained a powerful supporter, reaping the rewards of both a flourishing career and a love life. However, the four brothers, betrayed by their foster sister and realizing how wrong they were in their treatment of Sang Qiao, deeply regretted their past actions, attempting every means to reconcile. Facing the eldest brother she said: 'Stop squatting at my doorstep begging, you're affecting the city's appearance.' To the second brother she said: 'You've only lost a leg, if I take care of you, I'd be losing five million!' Confronting the third brother: 'Keep dumping trash at my doorstep and watch how unpleasant I can be.' And to the fourth brother: 'Tomorrow I'm going to visit a friend's dog, so I have no time for your competition.'

This book is a sequel to "Mr CEO, Move On!" To read this book, you have to read the first book to understand many things ______ Lai Jiayi, someone with a fear of man has to play a real-life dating sim game to save her dad's life, but her capture target is someone who still can't forget his deceased lover?! Lai Jiayi has definitely made progress with the capture target, Zhao Yang, but the other remaining players won't just let her be… More and more difficult missions appear, the game updated frequently, bringing a new and challenging setting to the players. The difficulty level is doubled! Can Lai Jiayi win the CEO's heart and win the game? 101 days countdown!

Getting thrown into a volcanic mountain? Stalked by bloodthirsty creatures? Hunted by people who love pitchforks and fire? Finding yourself participating in a ghost festival? This was normal. Well, at least, according to Huang Zhihao a.k.a. Mastermo, the world’s most famous and beloved pro-gamer. A hardworking youth whose first love was gaming. At an age, where he should be dating and attending business parties with his father, you’ll find him holed up in his room, enjoying his favorite game: T.I.A.D. He had always aimed to be at the top of the pro-gamers list and now that he had achieved that goal, he had a new ambition: To beat the Gamemaster of T.I.A.D. An online RPG released with the help of VR technology, a game that became an overnight sensation because of its marketing strategy. A simple strategy where they gave out a cash prize of a million dollars to anyone who stands first at winning the game. All you have to do is beat the Gamemaster, an unknown man who is respected by all and has also, unfortunately, become the target of their weapons. Unexpectedly, Huang Zhihao had fallen in love with the anonymous Gamemaster whom he had to kill! Join Zhihao on his journey where he fights monsters, meets new people, unravels many plot twists, and finds love. "It was.....you??" Zhihao asks in shock, as if, he hadn't guessed it already. -Filled with adventure. -A slow burn. -More story-based -Filled with fluff (Try not to die from the sweetness) -no smut lol For the rest, you can read the story and find out. It won't disappoint \(^~^)/

The prince of Maldonia, Prince Artemis of House Arteides, the bear killer, the slayer of the elves is crowned King when his father Luca King Arteides dies. Aurora is a seer and a powerful witch who has yet to aknowledge her powers, only Artemis knows of it. Lucian Mithandir is in exile recruiting an army to fight Prince Castellan of house Taelin for the throne of Prophis. Artemis wants no parts of this war, but he is very aware whoever wins the war will later turn to Maldonia. Artemis has no clue that a bigger war is coming which will set out kingdoms on fire, Aurora has seen it in her dreams and it's for the Sweet Waters Throne in Maldonia. The end is uncertain but the ways are clearer, who will sit on the throne after the war to end all wars. The Bastard who's been denied his true claim to the Sweet Waters throne with the mighties fleet in the world and King Artemis of Maldonia who has Aurora and dragons breathing fire. ~ Excerpt Scene ~ "Are you ready? A dragon is not a horse my love" Aurora expressed her concerns. "The dragons are ready to be claimed, Your Grace. I think it’s the perfect time for Artodo to take the skies and be claimed. He and the King have great relationship. He just needs to understand the words that’s all. "Torgo explained while looking at both Aurora and Artemis. "I understand the words." Said Artemis. "Incendio for fire and Valar for him to fly. I know some Low Moor too." It seemed Aurora wasn’t easily convinced, "Knowing the language of our ancestors doesn’t mean you can hang on to the dragon and take to the skies, especially since you are not just practicing. You are taking the dragon to the Mines, in clear daylight." "Exactly, that is the only way we can silence Lord Leoric. I cannot let him take advantage of my sister, I have to try…" Visera interrupted. "He’s ready, I can see it in his eyes." She said with a smirk. Aurora ordered Torgo. "Bring him outside," in Low Moor. Torgo nodded and walked inside the darkened cave with a fire torch. All five dragons were inside the cave perfectly chained. He went after Artodo, the biggest of them all. The black beast, standing at forty feet from head to tail with a wingspan of twenty feet. A terrifying beast to even stare at. Artemis took two deep breaths. "According to my ancestors history, the youngest dragon rider to ever took the skies was ten years old. You’ll be fine." Aurora teased Artemis after she noticed how nervous he was. The dragon keepers placed a saddle on Artodo’s back and two strong handles made of iron and wood for Artemis to hang on to. Then, finally Aurora walked to Artodo — the black beast. She pulled in Artemis and they both touched the dragon’s right eye, soothing him before the take off. "This is your rider now Artodo, you are to obey him from this day forward to the last, as your mother commands." Aurora said this is Low Moor while the dragon hissed slowly. The dragon hissed and Aurora took it a sign that Artodo understood him. She took a step back and let Artemis take over. These two weren’t strangers to one another. Artemis’s touch wasn’t strange to Artodo and he silently lowered his left wingspan for Artemis to climb up. Carefully and slowly, Artemis mounted the black beast. It was no secret that he was scared. When he was on top of the dragon, Artemis smiled looking down and he suddenly exclaimed. "You all look like tiny bees from up here!" Aurora, Visera, Torgo and the dragon keepers laughed. Aurora walked to him and they looked at each other. Their dream finally came true; "Promise me, you’ll come back alive." Said Aurora. "I promise." "And that you will not burn the Mines to the ground. If she disagrees with you, perhaps it’s time to let her go." This was what Artemis truly needed to hear so he may stop his obsession with saving his sister. When he was ready, he shouted to Artodo. "Valar Artodo," and right there the dragon’s feet pounded the ground heavy as it prepared for takeoff.

Kalea Orlin Lovaata is a poor girl who only lives with her mother, who is an alcoholic and has a mental illness. Her life is miserable only because she looks very similar to her mother's ex-husband, who cheated on her 12 years ago and left them both. No matter how much work she does, she still cannot fulfill all her current needs. Out of desperation, Kalea thinks of asking for help from her famous college friend with a myriad of bad rumors following him. "The job is very easy, you just need to accompany someone shopping or something like that. Quickly, a large sum of money will come into your bank account." "Really?" "Yes, I'll arrange a meeting with him if you agree." Without thinking, Kalea agreed. Little did she know, however, that the job waiting for her was to become a sugar baby for a young businessman named Arthur Jefferson. She would have to satisfy his lust, including sacrificing her virginity just for the sake of money.