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Queen Midknight: The Wolf's Bride
4.79
Due to an ancient curse, anyone that wears the crown of Aradale becomes a cursed wolf. To live the rest of their lives separated from the other half of themselves. To be both human and a wolf but separated forever. In a world where werewolves are almost extinct, King Alexander of Aradale, must find a way to unite his wolf side with his human side. And at the same time stop his Queen from escaping or killing him. Will this wolf king achieve the impossible or will he die trying? This is a story of love, lost, curse and betrayal but most of all it is a wolf story like never before. Excerpt from the book. "Do you think Sir Judd and Queen Eileen are alright?" Jamie asked him. "Judd won't let anything happen to his wife. Western men are protective of their brides, Monisha" Alexander reassured her. "I know that but are they alright? Did I destroy two lives today, Alexander? I can't believe I did that to Eileen. I can't believe I trapped her with a man that doesn't feel anything for her" Talking about the marriage binding that took place that morning made Jamie sad. "Or maybe, you did them a favor. Maybe he will wake up to realize his imposed bride was the best thing that could ever happen to him. Maybe he will be willing to spend the rest of his life convincing his bride the same. Maybe it was meant to be" Alexander spoke in whispers to her. His voice was smooth and hopeful. But Jamie couldn't shake the feeling that he might be talking about himself not Judd. She decided to answer him. "What if his wife wants to feel the same for Judd but she can't. Because admitting she felt anything other than hatred and resentment for the man that stole her first life from her, might be too hard for her to imagine. Maybe she wants to relax in his arms every night and allow herself to feel something and she wants to feel it but she can't. Not without betraying everything she stands for. Not without knowing that everyone she left behind to start a new forced life was okay. Maybe she wants to feel it too but...maybe not. She has no choice in the matter" Alexander knew Jamie was talking about herself too. He felt the little happiness that always seemed to originate from the abdomen and slowly to the rest of the body. She wanted to feel! Alexander kissed her hair. It was the best news he has heard all day. "What if everyone she left behind was okay? What if they gave their blessings to our union?" Alexander was done trying to pretend they weren't talking about themselves. Jamie sat upright and turned to look at him. Her eyes glittering with unshed tears. "Don't you get it! My father would never give you his blessing! You are the reason he lost two of his daughters and you are the reason I lost my kingdom, my sister and my inheritance. Even if I wanted to feel something, I couldn't. Because that would be too painful, Alexander. Hating you is just easier" Jamie felt the tears run down her cheeks. Alexander sat upright. Using the back of his palm, he wiped the tears from her face. Then he kissed her lips. "I understand, Jamie" He whispered to her. Credit for the cover goes to its rightful owner. P.s if you are the owner and wants me to take it down, contact me on discord -
Naruto : The Wind Calamity
4.75
The MC transmigrates into Narutoverse in the body of a civilian orphan. Luckily for him, the transmigration results in chakra being unlocked. Follow the story of the MC as he grows in power and stabilizes himself into the world of ninjas and trains to be the strongest. Warning : 1. The MC won't be op for a long time. All his power would be gained via hard work and training over years (so if u want an op mc right from the word go, this one ain't for you) 2. No harem (probably no romance either) 3. There will be a lot of killing (maybe gore too, not sure if I can do gore right though) 4. The story will start slow. Quite a few of initial chapters will be around training, orphanage and academy life, instead of directly becoming a Genin. 5. MC is a careful person, he won't put his life at risk unless there is no other choice. 6. I haven't read (nor will be reading) Baruto. So Baruto plotline won't be considered much in here. What to expect : 1. Smart and consistent MC 2. Lots of training 3. MC manipulating the plot to his advantage 4. A lot of original arcs. 5. Plot will mostly stay the same (at least till Shippuden), but I won't repeat any scenes/dialogues that took place in the manga (as I'm assuming you've already read it). Disclaimer : I don't own Naruto or its characters (except the original characters I create). The image used in the cover isn't mine and belongs to R. J PS : It's my first fanfic, I'm hoping it turns out good. All reviews and constructive criticisms are welcome. Grammar and English should be fine, but I'm not sure how good the dialogues and scenarios will be. Hopefully I'll improve as this fanfic progresses forward. -
Serial Killer in Cultivation World
Ludwig had a common childhood, besides the fact that he had built unusual amounts of resentments towards his family. They had treated him with much hate, especially in his later years, so much that his resentment exploded and he had decided to do something absolutely unforgiveable. With this as a start, he studied and came closer to those that felt the same as he did, he repeated it and trained in this until it became a professional hobby, making him proud of himself to a part. He truly enjoyed his hobby while his life bore fruits, as he married and got children, learning from his mistakes of his parents, the child grew up in a loving home. As he arrived at the last moments of his life, still not caught or even suspected, he saw the past years in a way that gave him many happy thoughts. His soul left his body, and he lost all feelings towards the world. At that moment, something surprising happened, which shook his whole soul. -
My boyfriend can control the darkness
4.82
[Completed] This is a tormented lovestory between a fairy and a vampire. —Love is overrated. Do you really believe that love can conquer all? Even the darkness? Well, in this book it didn't because fate can be cruel when dealing with kindhearted people. Seth's the crown prince of Asgard who has been locked up from the world for more than twenty years. He's also a vampire and the current ruler of the dark throne. All rulers of the dark throne possess a limitless entity called "the darkness." Melody enters a harmless relationship with him unaware of the beast that he's nurturing inside. Their love chapters edges out very quickly, the real challenges commence after they start dating as she realizes that he's a bloodsucking destroyer. Seth is scared of his darkness because it's unpredictable and has a mind of it's own. He's killed or critically injured so many people because of it, and he's afraid Melody will leave him once she discovers just how much of a monster he really is. Mates in this universe are considered the ultimate lovers, It brought Seth and Melody together in almost a week. Melody, on the other hand, is a passion fairy, abandoned by her family and still recovering from her previous toxic relationship. With all these shortcomings, we wonder if Melody will be able to help Seth control his darkness or would he just go off like a ticking time bomb one day, destroying the planet as we know it. Despite marrying Kika and getting her pregnant will Luke still be able to get over Melody? And if he doesn't, will his obsession with her lead to his doom? Stay tuned to find out. This is my first book here, hehe. Official genre: Paranormal urban romance ***** This book has three volumes 1. Salty strawberries (mostly all the icky and mushy stuff is in here) 2. The storm (focuses more on magic as everything snowballs) 3. Control is a virtue (There's madness, there's bloodshed and then finally there's control) ***** The book is part of a series #Book one: Love is jade green not red {Josie and Killian's lovestory} •It hasn't started yet, might not only be printed in hard copies #Book two: My boyfriend can control the darkness {Melody and Seth's lovestory} •COMPLETED✓ #Book three: Like blood from a frozen heart {Kika and Luke's lovestory} •Ongoing, weekly updates commences next week ***** MBCCD book themes: Steamy romance✓ Vampires✓ Obsessive second male lead syndrome✓ Slice of life✓ Bad ass girls✓ Comedy✓ Werewolf✓ Regular updates✓ An author who messes with your waterworks✓ Check out the MBCCD photo album in auxillary chapters (you'll see pictures of how your favourite characters and places look like in real life) Discord username: funkiller#0717 [You can ask for an invite to the funkiller fanclub] Email: Funkillerwrites@gmail.com (for cover art donations) Patreon coming soon... Book cover is not mine. (Pls dm on Instagram if you want it removed) -
The Mafia's Midnight Pleasure
4.86
Scarlett: I will kill you so we don't have to get married! A few days later, they unintentionally have a hot-steamy night together. Scarlett: Nah, forget about killing. Let’s get married and become sex partners! Dante: Do you want to marry me because you want to use my body? Scarlett: No, Darling. Not your body, but your big dic— Dante: Shut up! • • • Scarlett Lombardi, the boss of the most ruthless mafia in Eastern Weisant, the Lombardi Familia. People also knew her as a mad woman who enjoyed torturing her enemies and destroyed those who wanted to get in her way. Her life had always been filled with blood and cruelty, so Scarlett never thought that she could lead a normal life and get married. However, suddenly the former consigliere of her deceased father said that her father had arranged a marriage for her with a son of an enemy organization, Dante Moretti. Dante Moretti, the boss and the only son of the Moretti Familia. He is known as a cold-hearted man who rarely expresses himself—a clean freak who doesn't want to touch dirty blood. Dante always kills his enemies quickly and neatly, unlike Scarlett, who likes to see blood splattered on the floor. The two people were utterly opposite and tried to stab each other every time they met. However, they are forced to have a marriage if they don't want their position as the boss to be revoked. However, both of them didn't expect that someday they’ll be trapped in a hot night filled with lust, making them think that it seemed like getting married was not bad. What will their marriage be like if the mad woman and cold-hearted man get married? Will their relationship continue to be based on mere lust, or will love grow in their hearts? -
The Birth of a Ghost Overlord
Just when Liu Xiaodan thought that his strange, mundane life was at its peak after meeting the ghost child he named Guangru, the child ended up being a gateway to the past that he had never wished to unlock... and a future he could only brace for. Through his blood came a mystery that had soon given birth to an existence that everyone wanted to subdue yet no one would like to meet. Liu Xiaodan was destined to stand at the top of the food chain, but would he use his powers for good? Or would he rather lock himself away from the light forever? After all, his kind... was the strongest in the dark. This is the monster that he chose to become. [COMPLETED BY JUNE 30, 2021] This story is a work of fiction. Similarities to people, living or dead, are coincidental. No, the child is NOT the object of affection. -
Emissary of Darkness For The New Era
4.07
A hope not to be more precise, a justice that fate bestowed upon Sakamoto to give a judgment to all those who had insulted him. An offer to gain power based on hatred in his body, he received from a mysterious woman in a cloak. Without much thought Sakamoto accepted the offer, why continue to live in a rotten world. Thanks to that, he was able to wreak havoc in his heart, and killed everyone in the class, even the teacher he had hated so far. After doing that, according to the contract or agreement that has been agreed upon Sakamoto must give up his soul and life. Without much resistance or words Sakamoto gave up his life. -
Falling For The CEO
4.82
He wants her. He needs her. Freya Jacob is a strong and confident woman, and the top lawyer at their firm. She never loses a case in her life being a lawyer. Luke Walters is a CEO that has the whole package; Looks, body, money, personality, and he gets whatever he wants. When he first saw Freya after a town event that he just attended, he knew that he wants the lawyer to be his. But not everything will have a good happy ending without someone trying to destroy it. Somewhere, somehow... a loose serial killer under the name, Dr. Clown sees Freya for the first time in Community town and that made him want her as well. With this fact, Luke and Freya must find a way to be together and defeat Dr. Clown. Can their relationship work? Will they defeat Dr. Clown? Or will Dr. Clown get what he wants? Read along and join Freya on her journey to defeat her stalker who turns out to be a serial killer. His muscular arms looked inviting straining against his shirt. She bit her lip and looked at his handsome face. She noticed he has shifted his attention to her, and he was staring at her intensely. His perfect lips curved into a smile as his eyes held something in them, she wasn't sure what. "Like what you see?" He asked her making her blush again and she turned her head away from him. "I know I do." Disclaimer: The picture in the cover is not mine. -
Long Live the Mad Wife!
4.55
Six years ago, Feng Chuge, who was 10 years old, became a disgrace to the entire Feng Family because she was incapable of cultivating. She was then expelled from the family. When the number one killer of the 21st century possessed her body, the world was in turmoil. Calling me trash? Saying that I don't have any spiritual force? Then I'll let you see who's the genius who changed her fate! She was indifferent to everything in the world, but she would lower her guard against him. She saved a young man and even gave him a nice name, but this guy, who looked like a child, used an adult tone to tell her that he was not a child. She gave him a warm and safe home, and he used his methods to help her achieve her goals. Until one day, when he stood in front of her with his true appearance, she realized that this young man was far more deadly than she had imagined! -
Demons in the Mirror
4.94
{On Hiatus} Everyone had the exact replica of themselves in the mirror. It was just the shadow of yourself, a shape of a person imitating your every move. What if I tell you, the mirror was just a barrier for another world- for another copy of you? Another copy you would be terrified to see. A demon version of you. Every people in this world had a counterpart. Everyone had a demon of their own, living freely of their will in the world inside their mirror. The exact replica, yet different stories they were living. Different conflicts, different choices, and different endings. The Vergessene family always had been the strongest of both worlds. The family of the strongest criminals in the human world and the family of the strongest anarchists in the demon world. Different yet the same. Both of the worlds weren’t supposed to be aware of one another. Both worlds weren’t supposed to cross with each other. But the demon version of the Vergessene family lost their youngest one. He died at an early age, too young to leave the world; he never made it past seventeen. Until they found out their youngest one had the exact replica of himself and snatched the human version of him away. __________ Take notes that this is a slow-burn novel, so it's going to be slow :D Also, this novel is really dark. This is a found family with forced adoption. You can clearly see from the synopsis that the family is really messed up. Trigger warnings for manipulations (A LOT of them), blood, body horror, graphic fighting, unhealthy relationships, panic attacks, anxiety, PTSD, depression, dehumanization, suicide, and swearing. Anyway, enjoy your stay in this book! -
Marked Bullet
Kim's company is a huge real estate empire, with wealth and power there's nothing they can't do. Dong-hae is the second eldest son of the Kim family and he was the one who sat in the highest chair in that empire. But everything changed until a major scandal was exposed involving him and forcing him to resign as vice president. Kim Eun-ji is the youngest daughter of the Kim family and she is in charge of taking over the family businesses in Dong-hae's place. Kim Dong-hae wants revenge, humiliated and completely disowned, he just wants to completely exterminate Eun-ji and everyone else who got in his way and for that he hires Jeon Hye-jin an assassin for hire who kills for money and is willing to all to finish a job. Now Eun-ji has a bullet marked with her name and a countdown begins. Protagonists: Kim Eun-ji (Eunji), Jeon Hye-jin (Hyejin) __________________ Support me and give me a gift! https://www.wishtender.com/moonsside __________________ I don't own the rights to the cover image, it's an image taken from the internet and I couldn't find the author to offer the due credits. -
Blades & Roses
4.97
Blood. Blood was dripping from my forehead. Panting, I tried to catch my breath. For a minute, I was tempted to look back and see if the Japanese Yakuza was chasing after me. I muttered a curse, trudging through the quiet street, making sure to hide in the shadows, avoiding all streetlights. Stupid Japanese Mafia Boss and his claim to rule the mafia world. But I will never let him. Not after killing my entire family. Thinking about them, a brief flashback of my father screaming for me to flee before a bullet passed through his head, instantly ending his life, appeared in my line of vision. I clenched my hands into fists, sadness and fury burning inside me. I will make sure that the Japanese Mafia will pay for what they did. I will avenge my father. My family. From this day forward, they have declared war. And war they shall have. *** Cover Image from Google -
The Alpha's Mismatch (When Fate Defies Power)
"A weak, broken omega as my mate? The moon goddess must be kidding me!" "I would rather kill him than accept him as my mate." Those were Chloe's angry words immediately she found out who her mate was. Chloe was not only the female Alpha but the most powerful Alpha that the werewolves' community ever had. She was feared and revered, brutal and fierce. She was also known as the ruthless leader who would kill for fun and at will. Not even the councils could call her to order. She was out of control and lived ruthlessly. However, there is a backstory that not many people knows about, except her best friend, Liam. On the other hand, Aiden was a weak and fragile werewolf who was considered an abomination. That was because he was a product of rape and his mother died immediately after giving birth to him. His grandfather maltreated him, claiming he caused the death of his only daughter. The maltreatment from toddler made him not to get his wolf on time and he was bullied and considered weak. That damaged him and he lived his life in fear and isolation. However, during Chloe's brutal attack on Aiden's pack, the two discovered they were fated mates. How would Chloe deal with that package of unpleasant surprise? -
The Tale of Revenge [BL]
Hello! My name is Aman Vasuki. I belong to the Royal Family of Vasuki Clan which is the Clan of Shapeshifting Serpents. Currently, I am working as a caretaker of a human boy named Mei Wei. Why? Because I am going to kill his father…. Aman's life was like a dream. He belonged to the Royal Family of a Clan of Shapeshifting Serpents. He had a loving family, supportive friends and riches of the world. All in all, he lived a dream like life. But one day this dream got shattered… On the night of blood moon, when he was stripped off his powers, four humans ruined him. They took what was most precious to him…. But, now he is back to get his revenge on the very people that snatched his world from him. But why does Mei Wang's son always give him a look which is filled with love? And why does his heart suddenly start feeling calm when he is close to Mei Wei? Excerpt: The cold wind was blowing with a swoosh sound. The area was dead silent despite four people being there and a fifth pair of eyes looking at them. Aman's upper human body was glistening with a little sweat, Meanwhile his lower body was turned into a fiery red snake's. The golden pattern on it shining under the moonlight. In this snake tail, he was holding a trembling human. He was trembling with fear of death. Aman brought him closer and looked at him closely. He turned back, his long red hair blowing with the wind, suddenly he laughed out loud but this laugh was not heartily but bone chilling, "I am so happy to see the fear of death in your eyes, SAGE SAETANG!" He laughed again, "I think this look of fear suits all three of you. You know, when I killed your friend Melvin he was even crying and even begging me to spare him. Unfortunately, death is inevitable. Is it not?" Aman asked Sage, as he brought him closer and rubbed his hair with his hand like a child. He was smiling but his eyes were filled with killing intent. The rub resulted in Sage's scalp becoming numb, he furiously nodded, "of course his pathetic twin brother did not fare any better. I did not get the feeling of originality, you know." Aman pouted, showing his dissatisfaction, "wailing and gaping like a fish out of water. He even offered me that he would give all of his properties to me? But what use could I have of that. This look of fear provides me with much satisfaction than any riches in the world." "And now, now the same look is in your eyes. I bet you can see death standing somewhere. But why are you not pleading? At least cry a little," Aman told Sage whose mouth was still sealed. Cold flashes in his eyes and he started tightening the coiling of his tail around Sage's body, "forget it. Do as you please. After all it's your own death. But don't blame me if Mei Wang cries louder and surpasses you when I kill him." He showed a smile that made Sage's stomach flip, "I can't wait anymore to kill-" "AMAN!!" The shout was loud enough but Aman could even feel the emotions hidden in it, shock, betrayal, disbelief and extreme hurt. His whole demeanour fell on the ground, he also changed back into a complete human. Sage also fell on the hard ground with him. Aman looked up and there he was. Standing in front of him was Mei Wei…. **** How would Mei Wei react? And will their relationship survive this? What did those four people do to destroy Aman's life? Why does he want to take revenge? Is it possible for 4 mere humans to ruin a supernatural being? Or someone entirely unexpected is the mastermind behind? Join me to witness Aman's Tale of Revenge and find out all the answers to all of your questions.... Warning:- This story contains mature scenes; explicit violence, death, rape, male pregnancy and torture. If you are not comfortable or you are underage please stay away. **Although in every mature themed chapter there is a warning and a minor friendly summary available. *the cover photo credit goes to @unlomio on twitter. Thanks @ImagineTishaD for helping me.* -
Help, The National Husband Is In Love With An Assassin
Aurora Sage, known in the underworld by the code name Aura, is a legend and a five-star assassin who never misses her target. Cold, calculating, and mysterious, she's feared by all in the underworld. Her motto is simple: finish the job, get paid, and disappear. Logan Mason, is the national heartthrob, a top model and actor, with the face that melts the heart and a reputation for being untouchable. Arrogant yet irresistibly charming, Logan has the world at his feet and is used to being adored by everyone until he crosses paths with the wrong woman, the younger sister of a notorious mafia lord. Her bruised ego leads to Ethan's abduction, and the celebrity finds himself in an unexpected situation. When Aura is hired to eliminate the mafia lord, she doesn't expect to find the nation's golden boy, chained and battered in a basement. Against her better judgment, she rescues him because a girl in her she knows his fan. But the mission takes a sharp turn when Logan gets interested in her and gets entangled in her world. Aura tried her best to shake him off but it only made him more obsessed and clingy. But the shadows Aura works in are darker than what Logan can imagine. The enemies she made won't let her go unscathed and to protect the clingy Logan who won't leave her alone, she must confront her past and risk her future because falling for Logan might just be her deadliest mission yet. -
King of the Rats
A rat, that is what I am. Well, to be exact I'm a man rat. an abomination of untold proportions, a deviant to the beauty of mother nature. Born to inhabit the dirtiest of sewers and the deepest of holes. To hide away beneath the dirt only leaving to hunt down some of the weaker prey. That is the race I was born into. The weakest of the weak, a fetid and miserable group whose hatred for one another is only beaten by our immense dislike for Goblins. Those scummy little green trash. But me, I am an outlier to this, an anomaly of sorts. For I was not born a brainless buffoon who can only feel hatred and hunger. I was born intelligent. -
Do I Have To Be The Villain?
'Do I Have To be The Villain?' Lei, now Zhao Laohu, couldn't help but ask himself that question on numerous occasions. Cultivation and the pursuit of Martial Arts are the only ways of getting stronger in the World he was Reincarnated in. After taking over the Young Master's body, a new life begins, completely different from the previous one. Fortunately for him, the System given to him by the Goddess allows him to grow stronger and purchase powerful techniques by expending Villain Points gained by performing evil acts. Unfortunately for him, the System shackles his growth when it comes to the traditional ways of Cultivation and training. 'Enemies are coming for me because of what this Zhao Laohu did in the past. I need to grow stronger to survive but... To do this, I must rely on the System and commit evil... Which will, in turn, give birth to more enemies aiming for my neck.' Indeed, a conundrum. And that's without even counting the Hero destined to end the Villain's life. 'Tsk. Once again, I can't help but ask myself...' Do I Have To Be The Villain? Watch a master manipulator, actor, and liar do everything in his power and use everything he can as tools, whether foes or allies, for the sake of his goal. -
Rosie's Spiele
Romantik-Karneval 1. Preis. HÜTE DICH VOR DEM ZORN EINER GEDULDIGEN FRAU. Rosalind Lux starb, nachdem sie von dem Verrat ihres Mannes und ihrer Schwester erfahren hatte. Und gerade als sie glaubte, endlich Frieden gefunden zu haben, wachte sie vierzig Jahre vor ihrem Tod wieder auf. Mit intakten Erinnerungen an ihr früheres Leben schwor Rosalind Rache. Ihre Pläne führten sie schnell in die Arme eines Herzogs, dessen verführerischer Blick Geheimnisse barg, die nicht nur ihre Pläne, sondern auch ihr Herz und ihren Körper bedrohten. .... HÜTE DICH VOR DER LIEBE EINES VERFLUCHTEN MANNES. Lucas Benjamen Rothley, der von der Göttin für seine Gier bestraft wurde, hat den Norden bewacht, solange er denken kann. Seit Hunderten von Jahren hat keine Frau mehr sein Herz berührt. Das war, bis die furchterregende Rosalind Lux in sein Leben trat. Schon bald wird ihm klar, dass Rosalind nicht die Jungfrau ist, die sie jeden glauben lassen will. Sie verbirgt ein so dunkles Geheimnis, dass es entweder seinen Fluch beenden oder sein Leben aus der Bahn werfen könnte. Stichworte: Rache, starke weibliche Hauptrolle, keine Vergewaltigung oder Missbrauch, langsame Liebesgeschichte. -
Mafia & Princess
Venus Bellingham is a rookie police officer from a renowned family of extremely talented police officers. But she lacks even the basic skills needed to do the job: she can't shoot a gun without missing her target; she can barely hold her own in a fight; and she always ends up landing herself in trouble. As a result, Venus' father scorns her for being a disgrace to the family. To win her father's approval, she takes on a life threatening case by herself, without telling her superiors. She goes undercover to investigate the most dangerous mafia gang, The Inferno, while pretending to work for them. But the stakes are high: risk being found out by the The Inferno, and their leader, Danté, will kill her. If she is found out for going undercover against orders, she could lose her badge, which is the only way she has to make her father proud. She makes unexpected friends along the way, including the funny and soft hearted gentleman from The Inferno, Nick, who makes it clear from the first moment he met her that he genuinely cares about her - maybe more than she realizes. Or, the stoic and mysterious Damian, also part of The Inferno, who has his frozen heart melted by Venus, bringing out the warm, soft version of himself that he hides well. And then there is the handsome and intriguing leader, Danté, who even threatens to kill her the first night that they meet. Though he infuriates (and often scares) Venus, she finds herself drawn to him, for he was more than the monster she initially thought him to be. He would burn the world for the one he loved, and those that try to take her from him. As she uncovers the secrets of the mafia and a dark truth hidden within the police, Venus will face danger and broken trust, making her question who the real bad guys were; and where her loyalties should lie. She learns from the mafia how to become a stonger person and what it means to be seen for the person she is instead of the person she needs to be. She might be stronger than she knows... As Venus unravels the mysteries of both worlds, will the newfound strength she gains be enough to face the challenges that lie ahead? And will an enemy turn out to be the one to kindle romance in her tattered heart?
