a rose in winter kathleen woodiwiss

When the first 2 gods descended, they fell in love at first sight, and the moon god created several roses to gift to the sun god as a sign of his affection. Those same roses were then passed down to their descendants, mortals, to take care of them. Roses are usually red, but the first roses exist in different colors, and whenever a mortal pluck one of the original roses, they are blessed with unimaginable power. A few of the roses have been found, and several others are waiting for their chosen one, but one, in particular, has never even been spotted, the black rose. **************************************************************** P.S. Yes, as the tags said, there will be romance, but this is also action and comedy. All characters' art will be posted in the paragraph comment. All arts are AI-generated. **************************************************************** Disclaimer: Disclaimer: This novel contains depictions of various views, beliefs, and ideologies that are solely for fictional and narrative purposes. They do not necessarily reflect the personal views, beliefs, or opinions of the author. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to real events, persons, living or dead, is coincidental. The author's intent is purely to create a work of fiction and not to endorse or promote any particular viewpoint or belief. **************************************************************** Created a Ko-fi account: Any dono is appreciated: ko-fi.com/perseus_silver

This message is to let you know that we're coming for you. Yours truly, The Mafia's Rose — After her mother’s death, Feng Xuan was sent overseas to continue her studies and was under strict instructions to never come home. Feng Xuan had always known she was going to marry someone she did not love. That was why she was not surprised that when her father finally allowed her to come back, she was off to be married immediately. Upon marrying the handsome, somewhat brooding but caring, Qing Chen, a hotelier and the new mafia boss on the side, Feng Xuan started to realize that she might not be the woman whom she thought she was. There was only one condition that allowed Qing Chen to marry Feng Xuan: he is to keep her protected from the world, and from herself. **** This is a story about a woman who uncovers the long buried details about her life, the society, the world, and her mother’s untimely death. Along the way, she discovers who she really is; smart, ruthless, cunning, and powerful. **** WARNINGS: (If you comment anything about this, I will direct you to read these AGAIN) 1. This is a slow-paced story, because of this ROMANCE CAME LATE FOR THE LEADS. I'm saying this again, LATE. There's a huge reason behind this, if you will be patient you'd get there.  2. Male Lead is weak AT FIRST. As this story is slow-paced, character development took a while. 3. Female Lead will start to reawaken around Chapter 80 and ML will rise into his full potential shortly afterwards--once you start reading you'll know why it took this long. 4. This book is not just about the romance part, it is also has a lot of mystery and later on, action in it. English is not my first language. Please do not hesitate to comment corrections regarding spelling and grammar. Thank you! This is an original story. The picture on the cover is not mine. Credits to the real owner. Update schedule: One chapter a day.

Update: 3 times a week What would you do if you woke up as an infant in an unfamiliar world? Why, earn money and build your power, of course! Sold off by her "biological" father to a brothel? This entire red light district belongs to her! Minister's family? Who do you think you are? Not even a Head Minister and already so arrogant. She burns her past to cinders and starts her life anew. But why does this prince from another kingdom keep following her around? And is she really as simple as she seems? This reincarnator, just what could she be hiding in her past? Why does she sometimes have such empty eyes? Such a conflicted sense of self? And, if she is a virgin, how can she be so knowledgeable about what goes on between couples?! Author's Note: Like the cover? Thank Kiz#4961! Please don't be mean if you don't like the art or style, he took time out of his busy schedule to draw the cover and even gave it to me for free! Please be appreciative of the hardworking, creative people!

Wei Ming Chu, a bubly girl, entered her dream university along with her two besties. The first encounter she ever had with someone, he was a wicked guy, teasing her at every chance he would get, he was Fang Rain Qu. Turn out he knew her from before, they were friends...the best friends. Unfortunately, she remember nothing about him due to the accident she had three years ago. But now that fate bring them together, destiny was about to unfold. Join them to this heartwarming journey. Where they will make new memories once again and remember the past once again. From becoming friends to lovers and then life partners, who cannot be seperate from the life of each other. Join this duo, Miss Rose with Mr wicked and their crazy friends, who are always ready to suport them in any situation. [ Author : This is a slow burn romance and will take effect on the later chapters. So please be patient and give it a try. I assure you that you will not be disappoint ] [ Attention : The image used for the cover page is not mine, I got it from Google. The credits goes to the rightful owner ]

Keinichi Anderson, a mix of a Caucasion father and a Japanese mother was a coldman. He was born at rich family from both side of his parents. Since he grew up alone while his parents was to busy with their business, he had alot of things that were hidden. He never show any interest with woman until he met a little girl that was exactly had opposite personality. Charlene Feng was just a normal girl. She was born ar a normal working family as the youngest with elder sibling. She was raised in Australia while her parents had a strong Asian culture. As the youngest, She was spoiled by her siblings to the max. He did not talk much while she was flabbermount. He was mature while she was childlish. He was an independent man while she was spoiled by her family. He was rich and successfull man full of secret while she was just an ordinary girl who was very open with out any secrets. The only similarity between them was they was very low profile. Did he really fall for her ? How could two people with different personality be together ? Would cultural differences made a gap between ? Did Social status bring another problem ? Could she stand by him andd be his source of courage ? would they have an happy ending? Disclaimer I don't own the cover picture. Full credit for the one that created it. If there was any similarity of name, It is purely coinsident.

Freya's life was one that many girls have dreamed of. The kind that people wrote novels about. Hers was a story about an average high school girl who fell in love with her best friends gorgeous older brother. Tristan Cole was popular, handsome and athletic. You know, the type of guy that every boy wanted to be and all the girls wished they could date. Tristan barely noticed Freya, until one night when he ran right into her at his brothers birthday party. While almost knocking her to the ground, he reached out to save the brunette bombshell and sparks flew. They became high school sweethearts and life couldn't get any better for the young couple, but we all know how cruel life can be and that happy endings are only for romance novels and fairytales. You see, Tristan was keeping a secret and he knew that it would end their relationship if Freya discovered the truth. His lies and secrecy began to plague them both and soon enough, their once solid foundations were shattered. Will he be able to paper over the cracks and repair their relationship in time? Or will someone else come along to claim his mate as their own?

Years ago when she was only a young girl, Rose ran away with her two friends Alexander and Mathias, just when they were about to be branded as slaves and sold to work in a brothel. Misfortunate fell on the group as Mathias became stuck and to save them, Rose sacrificed herself to distract the brothel owner’s son Graham who hunted them. Rose made her friends promise that in exchange for her sacrifice, they would return to free her. As the years passed and Rose reunited with her friends, she learned that all promises would not be kept. Stuck in a brothel with a man who wishes to turn her into his woman, Rose starts an unexpected relationship with Zayne Hamilton, a general of another kingdom. Zayne offers to buy her from Graham and opens the way for her sacrifice to not be forgotten.

Il y a des années, lorsqu'elle n'était encore qu'une jeune fille, la Princesse Rose s'était enfuie avec ses deux amis Alexandre et Mathias, juste au moment où ils allaient être marqués comme esclaves et vendus pour travailler dans un bordel. Le malheur s'abattit sur le groupe lorsque Mathias se retrouva coincé et pour les sauver, Rose se sacrifia en distrayant le fils du propriétaire du bordel, Graham, qui les pourchassait. Rose fit promettre à ses amis qu'en échange de son sacrifice, ils reviendraient la libérer. Au fil des années et des retrouvailles avec ses amis, elle comprit que toutes les promesses ne seraient pas tenues. Coincée dans un bordel avec un homme qui souhaite faire d'elle sa femme, Rose entame une relation inattendue avec Zayne Hamilton, un général d'un autre royaume. Zayne propose de l'acheter à Graham et ouvre ainsi la voie pour que son sacrifice ne soit pas oublié.

Vor Jahren, als sie noch ein junges Mädchen war, lief Rose mit ihren beiden Freunden Alexander und Mathias weg, als sie gerade als Sklaven gebrandmarkt und zur Arbeit in einem Bordell verkauft werden sollten. Um sie zu retten, opferte sich Rose, um den Sohn des Bordellbesitzers Graham abzulenken, der Jagd auf sie machte. Rose nahm ihren Freunden das Versprechen ab, dass sie im Gegenzug für ihr Opfer zurückkehren würden, um sie zu befreien. Als die Jahre vergingen und Rose wieder mit ihren Freunden zusammenkam, erfuhr sie, dass nicht alle Versprechen gehalten wurden. Gefangen in einem Bordell mit einem Mann, der sie zu seiner Frau machen will, beginnt Rose eine unerwartete Beziehung mit Zayne Hamilton, einem General eines anderen Königreichs. Zayne bietet ihr an, sie von Graham freizukaufen, und ebnet ihr den Weg, damit ihr Opfer nicht vergessen wird.

Bertahun-tahun yang lalu ketika ia masih gadis belia, Rose melarikan diri bersama dua temannya Alexander dan Mathias, tepat ketika mereka akan dicap sebagai budak dan dijual untuk bekerja di rumah bordil. Nasib sial menimpa kelompok tersebut ketika Mathias terjebak dan untuk menyelamatkan mereka, Rose mengorbankan dirinya untuk mengalihkan perhatian anak pemilik rumah bordil, Graham yang mengejar mereka. Rose membuat teman-temannya berjanji bahwa sebagai ganti pengorbanannya, mereka akan kembali untuk membebaskannya. Seiring berlalu waktu dan Rose bertemu kembali dengan teman-temannya, dia menyadari bahwa tidak semua janji akan dipenuhi. Terjebak di rumah bordil dengan seorang pria yang ingin menjadikannya wanitanya, Rose memulai hubungan tak terduga dengan Zayne Hamilton, seorang jenderal dari kerajaan lain. Zayne menawar untuk membelinya dari Graham dan membuka jalan agar pengorbanannya tidak dilupakan.