synonym of smitten

Aisha is a pleasure-seeking rich socialite who lives in the name of fun. She was happily lounging around on a pristine beach when a disaster unexpectedly hit their place. She thought she was already dead. But when she woke up, she saw herself in another world where werewolves, vampires, and mermaids co-exist. Will she be able to escape the magical land when its ruler, the most powerful creature in Gaea, King Leandro, was already smitten with her and wants to procreate with her? ********** The look on his gleaming plum eyes raking over her body made her skin quiver. She then realized that she was stark naked! With panic rising up in her heart, she quickly covered her body with her arms, as if she could cover them all. "I swear I have my clothes on a while ago. Forgive me for my indecency, your Majesty," She stuttered. "I don't mind at all," A corner of the King's lips curled up in response to her. He lifted his rod to move away Aisha's arms that were covering her nudity to both her sides, so he could get a better view. It seemed that he was satisfied as his ravishingly attractive face that was previously void of emotion lit up showing signs of delight and satisfaction. Aisha's cheeks turned beetle red at what the King was doing. But she felt like she had no choice. She was at his mercy now. He might kill her or throw her inside a whale's mouth if she wouldn't oblige. And honestly, she liked the feeling that she satisfied his taste. ********************** AUTHOR'S NOTE: The cover photo is not mine. Your author is still a novice in writing. Please forgive me in advance for the errors. I don't have an editor yet. :') Feel free to get in touch with me FB: 77myrrhia77 IG: 77myrrhia77 Discord: Myrrhia#9714 https://discord.gg/ewWtRa27fe Thank you so much for giving this book a chance. Much love. XOXO.

Is friendship between an alpha and an omega even possible? More so, if they're in their teenage years where they're starting to get to know what love is! Kiefer Evans and Jacob King have been friends since birth. Literally since birth. Born on the same day and almost at the same time at the same hospital, they have been together since they were born into this world. Their friendship still going strong even until their senior year of high school, and the two of them are still joined by the hip. Things are still the same as before and they're still very good friends... or so they thought. Now growing conscious of each other's presence because of a certain incident, the two of them are now starting to notice how the other person is growing to be a "fine" alpha and omega and their attraction toward each other unknowingly keeps growing by the day. What's gonna happen now? Read how Kiefer and Jacob's story unfolds! __________ "Does Jacob like muscular alphas?" Kiefer mumbled to himself as he looked at the reflection of his body in the mirror. "I don't look that bad, do I?" He mumbled again as he turned sideways to see his body from a different angle. 'I should wear something nice today,' he thought as he smiled to himself. After hurriedly walking to his closet, he started taking out random clothes and pairing them with each other in search of a perfect outfit. But then in the middle of changing into another set of clothes, Kiefer's body froze upon stumbling to a sudden realization. "Huh...?" He blinked multiple times as he felt his face turn hotter and hotter with each passing second. "Why am I trying to impress him?" __________ Updates on Mondays and Fridays (EST).

Feeling his age and somewhat blue about his singlehood and dull life as a finance advisor, Jesse Fitzpatrick is about to have his world turned upside down.<br><br>Out of the blue, Jesse’s best friend Carr returns from the jungles of Ecuador for four days. It’s a very rare occasion, since Carr has been traveling the world for the last twenty years for Armistice Coalition, a group similar to the Peace Corps. Excited about Carr’s visit, Jesse has to face the bittersweet truth -- he’s always been smitten with Carr, although Carr only treats him as friend, nothing more.<br><br>Carr’s visit takes an interesting turn when he slips into bed with Jesse. As secrets of Carr's life begin to quickly unfold, Jesse starts to hope the traveling man might be smitten with him. Do the two have a chance at romance, or will Carr take the next flight back to the jungle and out of Jesse’s life for good?

“One follows the rules. The other who breaks them” Leah Davies is no ordinary cop—she’s a sharp, composed special forces officer with a reputation for precision. But behind that uniform and quiet strength lies something far more secretive… and a family name that most in power know better than to cross. Daniel Blackwood is the cold and enigmatic CEO of a powerful corporation, born into generational wealth and sharpened by a life lived behind glass walls and locked doors. But the man behind the tailored suits carries more than just business secrets and what he hides could burn the whole city down. Their worlds should never have crossed. Until one late night, a stray dog, and a peach drink bring them face to face. She thinks he’s suspiciously polished. He knows she’s not just a city cop. Sparks fly. Secrets stir. And beneath the quiet tension, both begin to wonder What happens when two people, trained to trust no one, start to fall for each other? ..... Scene: The Masquerade Revelation The grand ballroom shimmered beneath the glow of cascading chandeliers. Guests draped in satin and elegance sipped aged wine and whispered behind lace masks, the air heavy with music and mystery. Tonight was no ordinary gala—it was the prestigious Black & Silver Masquerade, held once a decade by the legendary Devis family. And this year, the whispers had grown louder. The heir was to be revealed. Then… the room stilled. A soft hush rippled through the crowd as a figure appeared at the top of the grand staircase. A woman. Ethereal. She moved with the grace of a midnight breeze, each step quiet yet impossible to ignore. Her gown shimmered like the night sky—deep, elegant blue stitched with threads of silver and scattered with subtle sparkles, as if the stars themselves had fallen onto her fabric. A delicate, intricately designed mask veiled the upper half of her face, framed by soft waves of raven-black hair cascading down her back. Though no one recognized her by face, the power in her presence was undeniable. Among the crowd, Daniel Blackwood stood casually with a glass of wine in hand. He appeared unfazed—until she walked in. One glance. That was all it took. His grip on the glass tightened, just slightly. “She’s here,” he murmured under his breath. His grandfather raised a brow. “Who?” But Daniel didn’t answer—his eyes were locked on her, unmoving, like he’d seen a ghost wrapped in elegance. As she descended the stairs, the crowd parted naturally, drawn by her aura. All eyes turned. Reaching the center, she approached the host of the evening—a dignified older man with striking features and proud silver hair: Elder Devis. He welcomed her with a smile that carried weight and warmth. Then, with a voice rich in authority, he addressed the ballroom. “Tonight, allow me to introduce the rightful heir of the Devis family… my granddaughter—Leah Devis.” A gasp echoed through the grand hall. With the faintest smile, Leah raised her hands and removed her mask. There she stood—calm, radiant, powerful. No longer the mystery at the top of the staircase… but a name the world could no longer ignore. Daniel’s eyes darkened with something unreadable. Amusement? Curiosity? Something more? He took a sip of wine, never looking away. As the applause swelled around her, Leah’s gaze—sharp and unshaken—drifted across the crowd, landing for a heartbeat on a certain man in black standing beneath the crystal chandeliers. Their eyes met. And for a moment, the rest of the world fell away. A smile played at the corner of her lips. Daniel tilted his head ever so slightly, intrigued. The predator had spotted another—one just as dangerous as he was.

Puppy love should have stayed a puppy love--innocent and full of fluff, not bloody and full of threats.

Kayla, 26 years old, who has been with her high school sweetheart, a now-famous soccer player, Dylan Williams, for 10 years. A European soccer player who has played many of the best teams in Europe and is now on a year loan in Manchester City. Kayla moved in with her partner and started travelling for his career when she was only 18. Kayla lives in her partner’s shadow, raising their 6-year-old daughter, Brielle, while suppressing her own dreams and ambitions of being a fashion designer. After a decision-making without Kayla, even though they've been together for all his achievements, he still leaves her out and forgets all about her sacrifices for him. She decides she can't keep sacrificing herself and her dreams for a man who doesn't care at all.

After a long period of bad luck, 24 year old Edward finds a chance to change his life after attending an underground party. Follow him as he delves deeper into the world of Music and DJing

She was engineered to survive. Now she must choose who she wants to be. Amelia should be dead. But what came back is something more—and something less. Fragmented between her original self and the echo of an artificial intelligence designed to replace her, she finds herself hunted by a fractured world where memory is currency and identity can be rewritten. As the remnants of a broken system wage silent war through sleeper agents, simulations, and synthetic ghosts, Amelia is forced to confront every version of herself—those who lived, those who loved, and those who killed to survive. Kestrel, the man tethered to her heart, may no longer be hers. Echo, the voice inside her mind, might become her final enemy. And a shadow entity named Nyx has begun rebuilding reality in its own image—with Amelia as its cornerstone. To end the war, Amelia must become more than human without forgetting what made her one. But when every memory is suspect, every ally compromised, and every future weaponized… who do you trust when your reflection starts lying? SYNC is a pulse-pounding romantic sci-fi thriller about love, identity, and the cost of becoming whole in a world that wants you fractured.

[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?