Veronica Calhoun is an assistant in a major design company for advertising who takes her job very seriously. Her main goal is to get the promotion in the upcoming month and she is not willing to let anyone get in her way. What she doesn't know is that she is going to face some challenges to get this promotion such as mean co-workers and a new boss. What happens when CEO of Gallington Ahmad Tate bumps into her life changing everything including her views on her job.will she give him a chance or put her job first ending her chance of possibly finding someone and no longer needing to rely on the promotion or even her job.?
In the vibrant world of ancient China, Li Mei feels like an outsider despite the comfort provided by her stepfather, a powerful official, and her mother. Her true sanctuary is the kitchen, where her passion for cooking blossoms into a dream of owning the most renowned eatery in the empire. As Li Mei embarks on this ambitious journey, she faces a world brimming with obstacles: rigid societal norms, deceit, and political intrigue. Through these trials, she forges unexpected friendships and encounters influential figures who challenge and inspire her. Each experience shapes her, revealing strengths she never knew she had. Her path to success is illuminated by moments of personal growth and spontaneous connections, including a tender romance that enriches her journey. Li Mei’s evolving relationships and newfound confidence help her navigate the complexities of her era, turning her dream into a reality.
#System #PoorToRich #Student #Athlete #SliceofLife #MultipleIdentities A failure, due to an accident, is recompensated with regression. The 36-year-old Sage Everest is killed by a passing meteo--- no, a passing AI mother brain of a bot from a faraway space. It is her first time being unlucky that leads her to restart her dog-shit life and regressed to when she was 16 years old. Now with the system. She does everything she regrets not doing so in her previous life. But her achievements accumulated, and unintentional multiple identities are accidentally created. Fans argued: : My lady is an academic star! : No, you're wrong! She is the best influencer! : My lady boss!!! Mwah, mwah! : Bullscram! She is the country's six-time gold medalist! : To the one above, don't stain the name of the goddess, she is obviously the best actress. : Heh, if it isn't a secret, I might tell you. : She is an angel sent by the heaven A certain someone, “My wife could never be yours.” But it was treated as a fanatic delulu. He came home and cried wolf, but Sage was out again giving freebies to the masses.
Marriage Without Love. Can you live in the same house as your husband's lover? You will only feel love when in front of your in-laws, after that you are made a slave by your husband. "I remind you, Elisa. Our marriage is due to arranged marriages, meaning not based on love. So please don't interfere in my private life. Go out with your boyfriend, cause I'll be too! " "And one more thing, El. Please don't ever fall in love with me. Because it will only hurt you." That's what happened to Elisa Najwa. On her twenty-fifth birthday, she is forced to marry a leader of the Sahil Company. Yudhana Fairus Sahil is a thirty-five year old man who already has a girlfriend, his name is Nessa. Their relationship is like husband and wife. However, for the sake of his mother who is suffering from a deadly disease, Yudha finally reluctantly marries Elisa. "You will never be my wife, Elisa. I did this union only because my mother wanted to have grandchildren. And since Nessa is barren, I have to do it with you!" "But, you will always be my husband, Mr. Sahil!" "Don't be confident, do it quickly. And remember, don't bother teasing me because I won't be tempted in the slightest." Over the years all this happened for real until Elisa's patience ran out too. With a fear of sin, she tried to repay her husband's treatment by establishing a relationship with Galung as usual. However, jealousy makes Yudha angry and tries to harm Galung so that Elisa returns to him. However, the truth is revealed before Yudha's eyes, and Mrs. Ratih's death is slowly revealed. Until he regrets and tries to find Elisa who he has thrown away with a wound sentence. "Why bother harming Mas Galung? Isn't this what Pak Sahil wants? Or... jealous?" "Tch! Don't dream!" "Okay, then here are the divorce papers. Let's end this charade. I also want to experience a real marriage not a loveless marriage!" The adult woman left Yudha, this time the decision was unanimous because Ibu Ratih had nothing else to take care of. Elisa gave up, Yudha shed tears.
Rue is a 22-year-old auto mechanic and mystic werewolf living in Stormyard, Washington with her family. The half-black, half-American Indian halfling is starting her own business and trying to get her life together. A werewolf lord and his pack move into the rainy town and try to make big changes. The werewolf lord is building new homes and businesses. He became one of Stormyard's council members to improve the town's quality of life. As he and his pack make themselves home, he sets his sights on Rue. He likes Rue, and she likes him back. As the two are vibing, bad things are happening in the peaceful, rainy town. Girls are being murdered and everyone is scared. Who is killing these girls and why?
Ava grew up by herself after she lost both of her parents in a tragic car crash when she was still an infant. It was her aunt, Olivia who took over the right as her guardian but Olivia despised Ava for taking away her youth. So Ava didn't receive enough parental love and emotional support which caused her to have emotional numbness issues. One night, Ava fatefully bumped into Gabs who was a brilliant profiler but also a socially awkward person. Gabs often blurted out random and strange questions whenever he was nervous. When he was around Ava, exceptionally, his nervousness worsened which lead to him act weirdly and shamelessly in front of Ava. Gabs's randomness and shamelessness pissed off Ava but they became closer afterwards. However life played joke on them. Gabs went missing suddenly one day and after one year they met up again but Gabs had forgotten about Ava. At the same time, Ava became the primary suspect of her aunt's murder. Gabs came into her rescue and helped Ava clearing out the accusation. But this case didn't just end there. One thing after one thing happened to both of them. The forgotten memories resurfaced and mended their broken relationship. Ava and Gabs might not be the most perfect couple but they confided to each other's weaknesses and overcame the impossible together.
Verse 1 If you are a hot Streamer who wakes up and is already in another world, what about a different identity? Shock, really shocking, right? Athena Vera is that lucky character. This three-headed girl is officially entering a fucking novel she just finished reading. The person she was originally was completely different from the Litter Gil she entered. A carefree person who keeps cursing and swearing lives in the status of Lady Miss Gil's family, life is really funny. Witnessing her body being put into the crematorium, the carefree thirty-year-old girl suddenly became afraid. It is the fear of having to die again that makes Athina Vera have a strong motivation against the talented and perfect heroine. After all, what can Athina Vera do to make it good or not, everyone, please read the story together! Verse 2: Athina Vera: "Male, don't come near me." Male lead: "Hmph, I'll just stay with you to see how Miss Litter Gil here chases me away." Athina Vera: "Jiangdog..." Lead actor: "..." Coupe: Beautiful red lady x Young master has many skills.
HyeJin, an aspiring comic artist, is determined to make her comics animated in the successful animation company. When her project was approved, she was over the moon. Everything was set to go her way until she met the perfectionist, bossy, but frankly handsome CEO. Was turning her comic into an animation more trouble than its worth? Will she prevail against all odds or surrender at the face of her Ice-Cold CEO. [DISCLAIMER! The illustration used on the cover doesn't belong to me. It belongs to the rightful owners! Cr: Mr:Love Queen's Choice] [Chapter 1 and 2 has a little plot revision if you have read it]
In the Giordano family, it is tradition for women to be in arranged marriages going back centuries. Frank Giordano had already had to put marriage for his other twin daughter Olive; it was a successful match. They had daughters and were happily married. Now he had to focus on his youngest daughter Olivia. This marriage was arranged to bond families together in business. He didn’t want to involve his brother in Sicily in his new business. He was trying to break away from the family. So, he had a solution to bond his family with Di Vaio. He decided to pair his daughter with Mariano Di Vaio. This is how their story begins. Oliva's life has drastically changed by marrying a man she didn't know. Arranged marriage has always been a family tradition. The only difference was that my husband hated me before even giving me a chance to get to know him. To think I had to start my marriage life without him. Mariano married me and then got on a plane and left with his mistress. That was the moment I became the forgotten wife. I'd like you to please follow the journey to learn how I survive being the forgotten wife.
Meet Kira. Strong, independent and an empowered woman. She may not have been born with a silver spoon but with her wit, skills and hard work, she is able to play the game of life well. She has a big heart but doesn't really understand romantic relationships. She is loyal and protective when it comes to people she considers dear to her. Her close-knit relationships are not easy to break into. Meet Aki. Born into a rich family. A decisive person with great acumen when it comes to business. His EQ is not as good amidst being raised in a loving and supportive family. He is domineering, bossy and someone not to be trifled with. He is a man of his word and cherishes those he allow to enter his personal bubble. What happens when two people having difficulty when it comes to intimate relationships meet and click? Will they be able to remain just friends? Or will they muster enough courage to be honest, vulnerable and listen to their hearts? Can they go beyond friendship? Be a part of a world where two headstrong people go through the rollercoaster of doubts and emotions as they learn more about themselves and each other. A story of friendship, love and courage in the game of life! Book cover design and story are both original works by myself.
One night, Hyena came across the drunk guy—Dale, who risked his life just to beg for help. It became the night she could not forget about. Through, her best-friend, she got reconnected with him, and being with him made her heart flutter like nothing before. However, Dale already have a girlfriend. No matter how much she fancy the guy, Hyena could not afford to ruin Dale’s relationship with his girlfriend, for she fixed it herself. One day, Hyena’s childhood playmate came to her city and settled as her neighbour. He’s bubbly, fun to be with, and gorgeous. She found herself falling for his charms. It was then, that Dale started to show his attraction towards, Hyena. Hyena’s stuck between two gents who showered her with different ways of love, and no matter how much she avoids it she has to chose between them. Will she choose the paradise yet dreadful kind of love or will she choose the dreadful yet paradise kind of love? Will she make the right choice? What will happen if she won’t choose the other?
Somehow, I ended up in Jae Hwa's - the gorgeous school beauty and heir of Hwa Entertainment - bed? - "Take it off for me." The woman leaning on the door-frame was none other than the heir of Hwa Entertainment. "Huh? What are you talking about?" I asked in confusion. Jae Hwa's eyes traveled down my body, filled with lust. "Your clothes."
{ MATURE CONTENT} Zaisha is a teenage girl who is turning 18 soon with no worries of life enjoying and hanging out with friends who doesn't know what's goanna happen next........... her father is a famous businessman and her mother was the daughter of the king. She fell in love with the businessman and gave birth to a child....... not so so long she died of an illness leaving 3 kid and his husband alone. although she has 2 elder brothers but only she has to handle the family business with her father................ While handling the business she has to meet the mafia boss and the CEO........... what she diddn't know that what was gonna happent next.............
"He's mine!" A woman bangs the walls, silent as she etches his name on the plaster. She looks at her work with satisfaction, then throws it in the trash bin, muttering something about “bitchin’ paint.” "Why!?" she slumps down onto the ground. "This is not healthy, ma'am, you~." "Shut the fuck up!" She grabs a bottle of wine and throws it at the man, almost smashing his head open. The man sighs and walks towards her. "You can't continue on like this." She stares at him blankly, before punching his jaw out. The man groans and staggers. "That was uncalled for," he says between clenched teeth. He looks like he wants to say something else but doesn't. She laughs maniacally. "If I want to get drunk, I'll get drunk! Don't tell me what to do!" He walks towards her and hugs her tightly, trying to make eye contact with her through the tears running down her face. "Stop it," she mumbles. "I'm sorry," he whispers. "It's just hard seeing you like this." She punches him again, but this time he catches her fist in his hand. "Don't touch me!" "I admit it, I'm a simp." he chuckles. "Then stop pretending to be nice to me," she spits. "Please don't fight with me over stupid things that don't matter anymore, because I really care about you. You're my everything. I've lost everything already because of you." "I maybe a simp, but I'm your simp."
Rebecca Westmore is a happily married accountant with a loving husband. But she soon finds herself neck deep in debauchery of biblical proportions. And unbeknownst to her, her husband has a few skeletons in the closet too. What will happen when the couple’s secrets are laid out for all to see?
Dayton Stark's world crashed around him when he found out his fiance was just using him. He left and never looked back. It also made him shy away from strong emotions such as love unless he absolutely knew who the person was. Izzy Peters is your run of the mill waitress who has goals in life but doesn't know how to reach them. She met Dayton ten years ago, but she isn't sure if he remembers her. Working with his sister-in-law Tophyr puts her in direct line with Dayton. When his past rears its ugly head, he leans on her for support. What happens when that support turns to something more? Book 2 of the Stark Family
When Lucy Furr, a trans woman who graduated from an online college, started to work as a music producer at a music label with a reputation for giving people from the LGBTQ+ community a chance at becoming household names she found out that her calling really was her dream. However, everything wasn't easy for Lucy when there was a giant temptation in the form of her boss, Ms. Jayda Sparks. Jayda had hired Lucy for one job but she quickly grew fond of Lucy’s work ethic and how she took charge of each project she was assigned to brought her company more recognition throughout their part of the country. What no one expected was that Jayda had a darker side of her hidden away from everyone, including her closest friends. There is no denying that Jayda had her sights set on Lucy when she came to work in person and saw that her traits displayed before were amplified with a newfound confidence. The only issue Jayda is experiencing is trying to keep her past locked away as they haunt her in everything she did and then showing up without any warning. Can Jayda get control of everything before the things she desperately wants fall away from her grasp or will everything she worked so hard for burn in the fires from her past mistakes? Will Lucy survive working for Jayda as her past comes for her as well since they're involved with each other or will her every accomplishment she worked for recently come crashing down as her feelings for Jayda prove to be a difficult one?
"I'm the Queen. And I will do anything I want. So you better tell her to behave because I will punish her. Regard if she's your Mistress. 'No one is above the law, MY KING. "You could have told her politely, not embarrass her. Do you have to disgrace her publicly? And now you're using your so-called law for a personal grudge. "You disgust me. Listen to me well because I won't repeat myself, You will never be my Wife, And this marriage is because of that stupid Prophecy. Your cold and bossy attitude makes me ignore you more. I'll never love nor touch you. I hate you. "But I Love You." And I will do anything to protect you from anyone dangerous towards you, even if l have to use my last breath. In time you will know I am the only Wife and Queen you need. Excerpt: "You look beautiful tonight "My Queen." She shyly lowers her head and asks Do I Yes, my Queen. That dress looks ravishing on you and brings out all your curves in the right places. "But I still prefer the naked you." 'Oh really. So do want to take it off? "Haha" Not yet my Love, the night is still young." "Come sit with me, my Queen. She walks towards him while extending her hand. After a few minutes of staring into each other's eyes, then she looks away. I have a question, your Majesty Hmm, what is it? What If I failed to complete my test then? What will you do? 'She smiled with an unknown smile And said, "Do you Dare to fail My King "YOU DARE"