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[LMD Status: Completed] [LMD 2: The Taste of Love Status: Ongoing] “You’re not taking me to bed. Ever.” “Who said it had to be on the bed?” “What?! You wouldn’t dare kick me off the bed, and I will not share it with you!” “The only reason I would force you out is so I can have you on the floor.” She gritted her teeth and glared at her grinning husband. “Go fuck yourself!” she hissed. “Only if you show me how,” he winked back. Once the tabloids released an article claiming business tycoon Shen Yi was gay, his family forced him to date and seek a relationship to stave off the false accusations. After many failed encounters, Shen Yi came upon Lu Xinyi. Orphaned since childhood, Lu Xinyi had no safe haven left the moment her boyfriend and her best friend betrayed her. Losing her only treasures left, she felt like dying inside as soon as she boarded that ship. However, after a week-long cruise with Shen Yi, she struck a deal with him. Now the Young Madam of the most powerful Shen family, Lu Xinyi turned into a better version of herself. She would not only fight back against those who had hurt her, but she had also taken a shot at accomplishing her father's broken dream. Attending the country's most prestigious culinary school, Silver Leaf Academy, Lu Xinyi was compelled to compete not only for herself but also for her husband’s pride. Through Shen Yi's love and support, she dreamed to emerge victorious one assault after another from a family that she had long abandoned. Oh, but love for food can be a dangerous thing! As Lu Xinyi and her friends struggle to survive the competition and schemes, more and greater challenges await her, putting her love (for food and Shen Yi) to the test. Little Miss Devil 2: The Taste of Love Despite inheriting the same absolute tongue her mother and maternal grandfather possessed, Shen Lingqing had chosen a different path and followed her father’s footsteps into the business world. “Such a waste of talent!” Chef He grumbled to himself and sulked in a corner, failing to convince the Shen princess to become his apprentice. “Cooking and preparing food is too tiresome. I would rather sit down and eat all the delicious food in the world.” She said in defense. On the other hand, the once prince of the Liu Empire, Liu Jinfei, lost everything when his uncle plotted against his family to overtake their family business. Manipulated by his wicked uncle, making him believe that he was the one responsible for his father’s death, young Liu Jinfei fled into exile. Living quietly as a commoner, Liu Jinfei pursued his dream to become the best chef in his generation. Several years later, the exiled young prince and the Shen demon princess crossed paths. In order for Shen Lingqing to win the final challenge her father set for her before she could qualify to inherit their family business, she made a deal with Liu Jinfei. What’s this deal? Why did she need it? Find out how these two unlikely characters got together and embark on a deliciously delectable adventure! --------------------- Little Miss Series (1) Little Miss Devil: The President's Mischievous Wife (completed) (1.2) Little Miss Devil 2: The Taste of Love (2) Little Miss Witch: Revenge of the Tainted Angel (completed) (3) Little Miss Sunshine: Conquer the Emperor's Heart (4) Little Miss Trouble: The Emperor's Rebellious Consort (5) Little Miss Heiress: The 30 Days Free Trial Lover (6) Little Miss Fae: Banshee in the Modern World (7) Little Miss Immortal: The Nine-Tailed Imperial Consort Official Website: https://www.anjeeriku.com/ Join our discussion on discord: https://discord.gg/DjFUwGK Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/anjeeriku Donations: paypal.me/anjeeriku Follow me: facebook.com/anjeeriku instagram.com/anjeeriku Little Miss Devil Book Cover by Bizzybiin/ copyright 2019 anjeeriku

After the real daughter of the Jiang family fell sick, she became stupid and insisted on marrying the cold-blooded, cruel, and crippled Fu Jiu. Mother Jiang said, "So be it. She's a good-for-nothing anyway. I only asked her to marry in place of my sister." Father Jiang: "After you marry him, remember to ask 9th master to help your sister find a better marriage." The fake heiress said, "Sob, I feel so sorry for Sister, but… if you get beaten to death by the 9th master, the Fu family will compensate us a lot of money, right? I'm looking forward to it." Jiang Li sneered. She bid farewell to her hypocritical family and brought her shabby dowry to the Fu family. After having been reborn once, she knew very well that Fu Jiu was the only person who treated her well. Everyone was waiting for Jiang Li to be beaten to death. Finally, one day, she was photographed by reporters and posted online. "It's all your fault! You used so much force last night! The Jiang family is going to laugh at me again!" Fu Jiuxiao said, "With me around, no one will dare to laugh at you. Moreover, I will make them pay back tenfold for the pain that the Jiang family has caused you!"

Money, power, and influence, Zoey Zhou had it all… or does she? Zoey Zhou, a 28-year-old self-established businesswoman whose only talent was to earn money and to earn even more. As a woman whose years were spent chasing those money signs, Zoey had nearly forgotten that her exciting prime years were nearing its end. The reason she had gone in search of her companion for life. However, how could a 28-year-old desperate woman find her soulmate if the greatest hurdle was Zoey, herself? Was it because of her standards? Heck, no! She has no standard at all! Then why, you ask? Well, it was because of one simple reason: Zoey was particularly attracted to men who were not interested in her! And to make things worse? She loses interest once they had reciprocated the feelings! What would happen if the desperate and narcissist drama queen Zoey becomes the heroine of the mysterious and the weirdest man on earth? Will spring come forth? Or, just another disaster will ensue? *** EXCERPT: "Are you sure you're not crazy?" Zoey Zhou narrowed her eyes as she leaned closer to his imperious mien. "Hmm?" “I mean, how can you not like the pretty me? Say, should we kiss and see if it will ignite some spark?” The corner of her lips curled into a grin while her brows moved up and down suggestively. Slowly, the man raised his eyes to meet her playful countenance across the table. Blinking once, his eyes traveled from her eyes down to her lips. He stared for a moment at her red, provocative lips before he opened his mouth. “Kissing you,” he said, raising his finger to point at her lips, “means your lipstick will smear on mine. I'm afraid I must refuse.” “Lame.” Zoey Zhou scoffed as she drew away from the table. “I knew it. He’s gay, tsk.” Zoey Zhou murmured. Alas, right after she blurted out her last remarks, her wrist was grabbed by his huge hands and without missing a beat, the man pulled her back to his embrace. “I heard that. Do you want to confirm the validity of your claim?” His voice was deep and yet so alluring. He leaned his head closer to hers, his musky smell emanating sexiness as a glint flashed across his pair of playful eyes. ----- For spoilers, questions, novel discussion, join my discord server: https://discord.gg/tdSWbQK Catch me on discord: BAJJ#2931 Buy this pleb a Kofi — ko-fi.com/authorbajj *cover not mine. credits to the rightful owner

It was only after Su Yayan's death that she realized that she was a malicious cannon fodder female character who became a scapegoat in a Mary Sue story. After an unexpected rebirth, Su Yayan kicked her scumbag boyfriend and his mistress aside and locked her arms around the guardian-like man that she missed out on in her previous life. Everyone in the capital's upper-class circle knew that the youngest Young Master Huo was a cold-blooded tyrant who did not care about his family. Until one day, he forgot to hide his identity and logged in as himself before joining his wife's livestream. Then, he showered his wife with confessions of love during the livestream. "My wifey's cooking is the best in the world. All objections denied!" "My wifey is beautiful, valiant, and talented. She's the most beautiful budding star in the live streaming industry!" "My wifey…" (Omitted thousands of words praising his wife.) Su Yayan was speechless. "Hubby, did you grow up eating cuteness for meals?" The audience, "…" What happened to be cold and heartless? Boss, you're ruining your character setting here! P.S. The male protagonist is an "old" man who is merely four years older than the female protagonist.

COMPLETED For nearly 30 years of existence, she had been in a wheelchair, suffering from polio since childhood. While her freedom of movement had been diminished, the activity her brain had outstripped everyone. Unable to join in the rough of other children, she had spent all her lifetime reading, which gave her exceptional knowledge. She accomplished many outstanding achievements across several fields and became a famous Science Professor. Her life changed forever when she was caught in a suspicious fire in her lab. Rebirth occurred and when she comes back to life, she finds she is now in the body of another Sophia Green, a teenage high school bully. Meanwhile, Albert Pearson, the first heir of the richest family around the country who hid his true identity becoming an assistant of Sophia Green has gone crazy after hearing the news of Sophia's death. He went back to his family and took advantage of his status to keep searching for the truth of that fire. And one day he met a teenage girl whose name was Sophia Green... Fate changes between them as they are seeking the truth behind her death! Could he recognize Sophia and confess his feelings? Special Note: If you are looking for a sweet contemporary-romance genre, this novel doesn't have that kind of plot. Most plots of my novel talk about mystery, suspense, and a slice of life. Often FL starts a slow pace of development, from weak to strong. Cover Created by: Weilan

Dua insan manusia dengan latar belakang yang berbeda. Maya Salim adalah seorang yatim piyatu berumur 20 tahun yang tinggal bersama dengan adik laki-lakinya yang masih seorang pelajar dan bibi angkatnya. Menjalani kehidupan yang sulit karena kisah kelam di masa lalunya. Marven Cakra Rahardi, seorang pewaris utama dari grup Cakra perusahaan pertambangan terbesar di Indonesia, yang membuatnya menjadi salah satu pria muda terkaya di Indonesia, ia merasa kesal dengan kakeknya yang mendesaknya untuk menikah dengan wanita kaya pilihannya dan selalu menghina ibu kandungnya yang hanya seorang wanita miskin. Sebuah desakan dan penghinaan, menjadi sebuah amarah berujung sebuah pernikahan kontrak. Marven melamar Maya, seorang pelayan dihadapan semua tamu kakeknya hanya untuk membuat kakeknya merasa terhina. Sandiwara cinta terpaksa dijalankan, tapi perlahan menjadi terbiasa dan berubah menjadi sebuah harapan namun dendam Maya di masa lalu selalu menghantui. Cinta yang perlahan muncul bersama keraguan. Rasa tidak percaya dengan cinta yang datang begitu cepat. Sebuah rahasia besar dibalik kisah asmara berselimut dendam masa lalu. Akankah cinta dapat menang melawan keraguan dan rasa sakit hati? (mengandung konten dewasa, mohon bijak sana dalam membaca 18++) *** hi, terimakasih karena sudah membaca novel buatan ku ｡◕‿◕｡ Aku akan sangat menghargai setiap review serta komen yang kalian berikan. (*˘︶˘*).｡*♡ Kalian bisa menghubungi ku di : lmarlina8889@gmail.com