the lies of locke

Before Yin Ci entered matrimony, she shared an intimate moment with her mysterious fiancé, a man she had never met before. Surprisingly, this fiancé displayed a disdainful attitude towards her. Despite Yin Ci's usual arrogance, she resorted to cunning manipulation before vanishing. Yet, amidst countless unforeseen developments, fate ultimately led her into the embrace of her enigmatic betrothed.

All she wanted was to convince Qin Zhan, a well-known patisserie, to join her in her new restaurant. But, everyone who she had sent returned with bad news: Rejected! Rumor has it that Qin Zhan quit life as a reputable chef to stay in the small town and run a small noodle stand. No matter how much anyone offered to hire him, Qin Zhan had rejected every one. No! That man would not even hear a word before he showed everyone to the door. Since everyone she sent returned with no good result, Gu Xin Ye had no other choice but to do everything herself! Just as Gu Xin Ye thought that she will be able to convince Qin Zhan with her persuasion skill and charm, a misunderstanding led her to work for Qin Zhan instead, as his helper! ----- Illustration: kirinlukis ----- Shared universe with: 1. Loving You Too Much 2. A Lifetime with You 3. You're My Only Star 4. The Dragon Beside Me 5. Love So Sweet 6. Commander Qi's Runaway Wife 7. The Wedding Planner's Romance

Mia Jannison leading her life as a doppelganger to Hazel Cunningham knows that she has no right to fall for Victor Cunningham. She tries every way to push him away even though she likes where things are heading to. Will her perseverance be able to resist his sweet charm? Will she able to bear the miserable consequences without losing her balance? Will she win over her heart who tasted Love for the first time? ---------- Excerpt “I can’t commit a sin,” Mia announced. “Even if that sin helps you in saving the life of your ailing husband?” Victor quizzed. Mia was trapped between her need and the guilt of committing a sin. Victor smirked looking at her restlessness knowing that her reply will be in his favour. “I have some rules,” Mia murmured. “So do I” Victor smiled with relief. “I am scared” Mia trembled. “Don’t be. We both are in his together. Your lies will stay safe with me and I expect the same for my lies. The truth of our relationship should stay safe no matter what. Remember, it’s our vulnerabilities and lies which binds us” Victor briefed in a calm tone which sent shivers down her spine. “Can’t wait to live with you wifey” Victor winked to ease Mia. “So do I dear husband” Mia replied back with confidence. The story penned with heart, imbibing all the emotions. A novel showcases the strength of love. The story has layers and mysteries, will Mia and Victor get through them or will they take separate routes. Dive in to see how long the lies tie the strangers together. It will be a worthy rollercoaster ride, please do give it a try. This work is original. The cover belongs to the rightful owners. Please encourage this novel through your Votes and Comments. Do Drop a review

“... Till death do us apart.” It was a love promise. Nicolás Moreno has lived his life under the shadows, he was a name whispered for his cruel ways and cold-heartedness, known for being a sadist whose only emotion was hate, his face was thought to be a reflection of his ugly heart. When one dinner changes everything for the gentle, kind Annalise Armillo, she finds herself in church the next day with a different identity and now to be married to the most loathsome person ever, and for a man who enjoys other people's misery, breaking a pure-hearted, sweet woman like Anna was going to give Nicolás all of the satisfaction he craved, the only thing he doesn't plan on is the innocent-looking woman's ability to arouse the dirtiest desires in him. “... Till death do us apart.” It was a threat.

They met when they never should have. Pushed together and then pulled apart by the world. Catrina and Alex's worlds collide. Her dark, tortured soul was born in secrets and lies. His ruthless, eccentric personality protects what he forged with lies and deception. After losing everyone she has ever loved at the hands of a manipulative, ruthless psychopath Cameron 'El Demonio' Navarr, it becomes Catrina 'Cat' Banning's mission as an Undercover CIA Agent to seek revenge against him. At all costs. Her life takes an unexpected turn when, eight years later she comes face to face with her past. Alexander Michael James Knight has had a tough upbringing. His story may read like the typical 'rags-to-riches'. But he has had to sacrifice his dreams and true self to raise his family legacy - Knight Inc to new heights. A new device made by the company catches the attention of 'El Demonio' that has the power to destroy the world in the wrong hands. He has to protect all that he has built. At all costs. Even if he has to stand up against his past. Will they ever be able to uncover the secrets and lies between them? Will they ever find out about the other's deception? Can they overcome their past to reunite?

"Ava," Alex's voice rumbled across the room, a playful glint in his drunken eyes, "but you're not her, are you? You're someone else."Evie, heart hammering against her ribs, forced a casual smile. "I don't understand" she stammered, hating the way her voice wobbled, because he was right. He raised an eyebrow, hand reaching out to cup her face. "Some days it really feels like you are and on other days..." Before he could finish, he closed his eyes, falling asleep. Evie's breath hitched. But how could he know? A cold dread pooled in her stomach."Alex, I—" she began, but the words died on her lips. Evie's carefully constructed world tilted on its axis. Could he see through the charade? Had her deception finally caught up to her? In From Lies to Love: Deceiving My Sexy Billionaire, Evie must confront the consequences of her deception as love and truth collide in a high-stakes game of hearts.

From disparate worlds, Ava Taylor and Liam Parker are brought crashing together by an intense attraction...and an outrageous deception.Ava is Manhattan's billionaire princess, while Liam has clawed his way from the harsh streets. When a chance encounter ignites an irresistible spark, Liam's envious friends goad him into an unthinkable scheme to win the untouchable heiress. What begins as a drunken bet soon spirals into an intricate web of lies as Liam infiltrates Ava's world under an illusion of wealth. Just as he resolves to confess, Ava's father's new will forces Liam's hand: wed Ava before her 25th birthday or she loses her inheritance. Grasping at this Hail Mary, Liam agrees to a sham marriage with the woman he's come to love for real.But Ava's unhinged ex is hatching dark schemes of revenge that rapidly escalate from mental torture to cold-blooded murder. As betrayals threaten to shatter their bond, can true love survive being forged from lies? Filled with passion and haunting twists, this page-turner will leave you reeling.

"You wrote that prophecy." I accused her, narrowing my eyes at her. "Yes... I did." Can somebody just slap her in the face? "It was my best composition. And that says something, since I'm actually a modest girl. The prophecy about Donald Trump was literally: Be aware of the Cheetos running for president. I was lazy at the time." She shrugged. *** If you're looking for a hero, turn around and go look somewhere else pal, because this one here ain't one. And yet again, Angus is dragged into a life that has him so confused with all the monsters trying to adopt him, and ghosts flirting with him and zombie centaurs and prophecies and BLOODY MEDUSA!!! To don't mention that damned parasite soul in him that gets angry when Angus refuses to die. Like seriously?!!! Always forgetting his sword when running to his death, with his jeans falling off at the worst time possible, the sarcasm that will probably get him killed one day and being the annoying piece of sh-anyway... Angus has to fight against himself and Ancient spirits to get alive out of this mess. But like the mighty and powerful Doctor Strange once said: "Try me Beyoncé."

The final ingredient to finding true love is one teaspoon of lies. **** On her 18th birthday, Elspeth's world was shattered after a one-night stand left her pregnant. The child's father, Alan, betrayed her by revealing his alliance with her scheming half-sister, Heather, who aimed to steal Elspeth's position as heiress. To protect their family’s reputation, her parents sent her away in disgrace. Years later, Elspeth returns, determined to reclaim her place and exact revenge on those who wronged her. But her family’s pressure to marry complicates things. Desperate to dodge a blind date, she impulsively kisses Castiel Stepanov, her daughter's teacher, using him as a convenient escape. When a key investor insists on meeting her husband, Elspeth sees an opportunity and proposes a fake marriage to Castiel. Castiel, a powerful Russian business mogul and part-time elementary teacher, has his own hidden agenda. Traumatized by witnessing the murder of his family, Castiel’s life has been driven by the desire for revenge. Unbeknownst to Elspeth, her father is responsible for the tragedy that destroyed his family. Eager to destroy Elspeth's life, Castiel agrees to the sham marriage, intent on ruining her and her father. As their fake marriage progresses, hidden truths and deep-seated wounds begin to surface. Can Elspeth balance her desire for vengeance with her need to protect her heart, her daughter, and her empire? And will Castiel follow through with his plan for revenge, or will love and the weight of the past consume them both? _______ TROPES: One night stand. Pregnancy. Contract/Fake Marriage. Win her back. Betrayal x Revenge Family. First person (dual perspectives) ______ IG: @ebynamani TT: @eby.namani

Lying and holding secrets comes to us naturally, as natural as breathing and looking on either side of the road before crossing. We all do it to protect ourselves because sometimes the truth can hurt us. Some are harmless little white lies, but some secrets hide horrible things. Those lies will always come haunting those who seek to keep their lips sealed. Follow Caroline, Charlotte, Chloe, and Caleb's journey, as their life is turned upside down as they fight to keep their lips sealed about the murder they accidentally committed. Everyone keeps secrets. Everyone lies. You better make sure no one saw what you've done before making up your lies because all it takes is one person with the truth on their lips for your life to be destroyed. Publisher：i&i Publisher