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The salt-laced wind that whipped through the open window of the Greyhound bus was a poor substitute for air conditioning. It did little to combat the oppressive humidity that had clung to Elara Hayes’ skin since she’d crossed the state line, a physical manifestation of the unease coiling in her stomach. She was a creature of the city, of concrete and steel, of the predictable grid of streets and the anonymous rush of the crowd. This world of sprawling green, of endless blue horizon, of a sun that seemed to beat down with a personal vendetta, was as alien to her as the surface of Mars. Seabrook. Even the name sounded like something out of a postcard, a place where troubles were as fleeting as the summer tan. But Elara knew better. Trouble had a way of finding you, of seeping into the cracks of even the most idyllic facades. It was the reason she was here, on this bus, hurtling towards a future she hadn’t chosen, a future dictated by the ghosts of a past she was only just beginning to understand. Her mother’s last letter, the paper worn soft with a hundred readings, was tucked into the inner pocket of her worn denim jacket. It was a letter of riddles and warnings, of a love that was as fierce as it was frightened. “Don’t trust the Vances,” it had said, the ink slightly blurred as if by a tear. “But find the lighthouse. The answer is in the light.” The Vances. The name was as synonymous with Seabrook as the tides. From the scraps of information Elara had managed to glean from late-night internet searches, they were the town’s royalty, a dynasty of lawyers and politicians who had shaped Seabrook in their own image. And, according to her mother, they were dangerous.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be known that this book wouldn't have made it this far without the support my dear writing buddy Rachel E. Canton who is a great writer of SINS OF THE SERAPHIM - https://www.webnovel.com/book/sins-of-the-seraphim_26438336605116805 and Derek J. Perna To Rachel & Derek, Thank you for everything! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When the last heir of Ardel lost everything, fate would bring her to her rightful protector. Anna Adhemar, the forgotten princess, found herself betrayed by the Regent. Hunted by the Bargesians and the ruthless slave traders, she desperately fled for her life. Rescued by a mysterious man, her newfound safety was short-lived as she succumbed to a potent aphrodisiac. Then, she awoke in the arms of the fearsome Knight Commander of Gerhard, stripped bare, in a foreign kingdom. Fear, confusion, and a sense of profound devastation enveloped her. But the man before her declared, "I am your husband. I married you last night." Then, with unwavering determination, he vowed, " You're my woman now. No one can hurt my woman." --- Kyren Raychard, the Crown Prince who had chosen to forsake the throne and become celibate, led the Knights of Gerhard to safeguard his kingdom’s border from slave trading activities. Outside his camp, he found Anna poisoned and delirious. The healer informed him of the only cure, of which he must race against time to give and honour her. For the first time, he felt an overwhelming instinct to protect and claim her as his own. Unaware of his deepening affection, he belatedly realised his feelings as he stood on the brink of losing her. Bound by a soul-binding spell, their fates intertwined…

To the world, Princess Ilaria of Caelwyn is a bride of duty. To her heart, she is a woman desperately chasing the love of the husband who will not look her way. All she ever wanted was for him to care; for him to turn his gaze toward her with the same fervor she carried in her heart. No matter how many times he pushed her away, no matter how cold the silence between them became, she never gave up. Not once did she allow herself to see him as someone unworthy of her love. To her, he was always worth it. And when love at last took root, when it bloomed against every storm that tried to tear them apart; when two hearts finally found each other and dared to beat as one… fate, as cruel and merciless as it is, reminded them that there were forces even love could never conquer. --EXCERPT-- Levan pressed his lips to her temple, his lips trembling as though the kiss itself might shatter him. One hand cradled her face with the kind of gentleness he had never shown anyone, while the other threaded weakly through her hair, trying futilely to soothe the sobs wracking his wife's body. His breath break unevenly, his eyes were shut tight, as if by closing them he could pretend this moment would never come. As if the world might let them stay this way forever. As if the reality of it all could be discarded just so that they could live however they wanted. He let his mouth fall against her cheek and linger there, tasting the salt of her tears as though they were his own. He did not move for a long while… because if this sorrow was the final piece of her he was allowed to carry, he wanted to etch it into his very soul. He wanted to remember the way she shook in his arms. He wanted to remember the sound of her muffled cries. He wanted to remember the warmth of her skin pressed so desperately against him. He wanted to remember her as his wife; his beloved. "Live, my love," he whispered, his voice raw and breaking, the words choking out of him like a prayer he could barely force past his throat. He buried his face against her hair so she would not see the tears spilling freely down his cheeks. "Even if it's far from me… live." --×-- >> Tags: [soft comfort • fluff • slow-paced *very* • angst • sweet • romance • slow burn • comedy • fantasy] >> Here if you like SLOW BURN angsty romance. >> Main conflict starts wayyy later. >> Word count per chapter: 1.5k ~ 2.3k

Amelie Cavanaugh has faced many hardships in her life. She was orphaned at 8 years old, ran away with her brother from foster care at 14 years old, and constantly worked to achieve her goal of the university. Just when her life is going to plan, her life is turned upside down one blustery November day as her brother is injured during a football game. Billionaire Dr. Nathan Michaels is next in line to take over Michaels Investment Group as his grandfather, Carrington Michaels, is retiring. The problem, the board members think his playboy ways need to be in line for the CEO position. Solution: Carrington Michaels tells Nathan he has 6 weeks to get married, or he will lose the company. A chance sighting of the stunning brown-haired Amelie in the hospital cafe sends Nathan's world into a spin, but when he turns around after receiving his order, she is gone. Who is she? Where did she go? How can he make her his? Will it even matter when a dark family secret involving both families could threaten any chance of happiness?

The story begins in a prestigious high school where a new student, Liam Weston, enters and immediately catches the attention of every girl on campus. With his striking looks, a perfect combination of intelligence, charm, humility, and an air of mystery, Liam earns the nickname "Mr. Charming". He’s not only from an affluent family but also speaks with an eloquence that leaves everyone in awe. However, his interest lies elsewhere, in someone no one expects—Isabella Grey, a quiet and introverted girl in the junior class. Isabella is the only one who doesn’t find Liam charming and has no interest in being around the popular crowd. As Liam's attention towards Isabella grows, the rest of the school, especially the senior girls, begin to feel jealousy and hatred towards her. The bullying starts slowly, but as the days go on, it escalates—making Isabella's life miserable. The question remains: Why does Liam prefer her over all the other beautiful girls? And what will it cost both of them as their worlds collide? This is a story of obsession, love, betrayal, and courage, set against the backdrop of high school drama and jealousy.

Destiny does not ask for permission. Once it starts moving, it never stops. Gu Xingyu, a psychology student who believes in logic over fate, never imagined that a bronze pocket watch would drag her into the Yao Realm—a world where ancient elemental powers collide with strange, almost mechanical inventions. Chosen as the Seeker, Xingyu is bound to the Seal of Yao. Her mission is simple to state, but impossible to ignore: find the five bearers of the Yao Power before a devouring void erases the world itself. Her first encounter is with Lin Lie—a brilliant, cold, and notoriously rude inventor whose sharp intellect rivals his emotional distance. As more bearers emerge, Xingyu quickly realizes that power alone won’t hold this team together. In a realm ruled by secrets, trauma, and supernatural abilities, her greatest weapon isn’t magic—it’s her ability to read minds, unravel motives, and confront the truths people hide from themselves. Five elemental seals. Five dangerous, broken, and unforgettable men. One ticking watch that refuses to slow down. Will Xingyu master the Seal of Yao— or become just another soul it consumes? Inspired by a real handcrafted talisman.

In her past life, he ruined her. In this one, he won’t let her go. In her past life, Princess Katerina was promised to Prince Maximilian, the man she loved… until he betrayed her and destroyed her name beyond repair. When duty demanded it, she married King Dorian to save her people. It was a marriage born of sacrifice, not desire. But Maximilian never let her go. Even after ascending the throne of a rival kingdom, he pursued her relentlessly... not as a lover, but as a hunter. An enemy king. A shadow that followed her across borders and battlefields. A war she could never escape. Because of him, she lost everything. Her name. Her achievements. And the most unforgivable loss of all... her children. She died without ever understanding why he destroyed her… or why he never stopped. Reincarnated into the modern world as Catherine Preston, she wants only one thing: a quiet life. She has wealth, a powerful family that adores her, and a brilliant mind meant for research, not war. This time, she believes merit will protect her. This time, she believes the world is fairer. She is wrong. Traitors circle her once more—stealing her work, erasing her name, cornering her with smiles and contracts. And just as she stands on the edge of ruin… he appears again. Not as her enemy. Not as a king. But as her savior. “Marry me,” Maximilian Whitmore says calmly. “I’ll give you everything you dream of.” Catherine refuses. She will not trust the man who destroyed her once already. But fate has other plans. A curse. A bond. A shackle she cannot break. The only way to ease the curse… is intimacy with the man she despised. Bound once more to the enemy king of her past life, Catherine must face a terrifying question: Does Maximilian truly not remember what he did… or is he hiding the truth behind those unreadable eyes? And when King Dorian returns in this life, offering her peace and safety… Two men. Two pasts. One woman who remembers everything. In a world where names mean power and love is a battlefield, was Maximilian her greatest enemy… or the truth she was never meant to uncover? A reincarnation romance of obsession, betrayal, fate-bound love, and painful second chances. #A heart-throbbing reincarnation romance filled with obsession, power, betrayal, and fate-bound love. #Enemies to lovers. Soul shackles. Overbearing kings. Painful second chances. #Slowburn romance. Update will be once a day and there will be bonus chapters if we reach milestones. Hope you'll join me in this journey.

It is a story about a young girl who dreams of finding a place where she belongs. Her world is inhibited by fascinating beasts that have grown in the land for Millennium, and they can soar in the air like it was nothing. The dragons are her friends, and they have been around for millennia, creating Nations. There are two types of nations: one that watches over these magnificent beasts, and one that doesn't. The story highlights the dangers of evil lurking in the world, and the protagonist must decide whether to follow the right path or face the consequences of her actions. The story serves as a reminder of the importance of balancing good and evil in our world.

After Sang Luo accidentally falls ten thousand years into the future, pure humans have long gone extinct, and genetically evolved Beastmen dominate the world. They are fierce and skilled in combat, possessing nearly perfect, strong physiques and extraordinary fighting capabilities. The only drawback is the scarcity of females. Male Beastmen enter a mating period upon reaching adulthood. Without a female to soothe them, they will go into a frenzied madness. When the only pure human girl, who possesses SSS-level guidance abilities, arrives in the future Beast World, the entire continent goes wild. Upon learning that she has a naturally fertile constitution and can bear top-tier, pure-blooded offspring for the heirless King Beasts, the powerful figures from all sides scramble to curry favor with her, fighting desperately to win the beauty's affection and have children with her... [Sweet Doting + Conquest + Childbearing + Female Protagonist Growth] PS: The author is terrible at writing summaries, please read the main story.

Lin Wan regrets her inability to judge people and how she was deceived by a friend, eventually discarded by a worthless man, leading to her ruin and disgrace. She was forced to leave behind a vibrant and courageous person, ending up living a miserable life and facing a bleak old age. Reborn into another life, Lin Wan is determined not to repeat past mistakes. She is set on extinguishing her vain desires and living a truly remarkable life. She has many ambitions. But the most crucial one is: to win back the man who truly loves her once again. She plans to earn money, find him, marry him, and live a happy life together!

Cultivation destroyed, eyes poisoned blind and robbed of her status in the household? Luo Qingtong narrows her eyes and sneers, “Bring it on! Let me teach you a lesson!” A 24th Century Supreme Vision Master transmigrates to become the incapacitated genius daughter of the Marquis Household in a lower-class country. With a pair of powerful blood-red eyes armed with the ability to appraise treasures, see through things, heal, poison and break through defenses... She is invincible! A spirit and martial arts cultivator, an expert in weapons and medicine, a master in controlling beasts and deploying formations... She is the embodiment of the ultimate supremacy and unrivaled arrogance! Never does she expect to get involved with a person who is even more wicked than her. From then on, it becomes a game of I-run-you-catch. When you kill someone, I’ll hand you the knife. Together, let’s wreak havoc in the world!

Zhang Guoqing and his pregnant wife Zhou Jiao, orphans from the 21st century, were working hard to build a better future when they unexpectedly inherited a vast fortune. But on their way to the hospital for the birth of their child, a deliberate car accident sent them hurtling back in time. Awakening in the bodies of a young couple in a rural village during the 1950s, they find themselves facing a life of hardship and uncertainty. Yet, they carry with them secrets from the future—Zhang Guoqing possesses a mysterious advantage, while Zhou Jiao has a hidden space with endless possibilities. Together, they navigate the challenges of their new life, determined to protect their family and create a warm, prosperous future in this era of scarcity.

The first time they meet, he arrests her under suspicions that she's involved in a murder case. He's so handsome that she, as the head of an entertainment company, is determined to recruit him into her company, train him to be a star, and make him her cash cow! But he is neither short of money nor fame and refuses her. So she decides—to make him her boyfriend first. "I'm 5'4" tall. Do you think I need to tiptoe to kiss you?" She smiles brightly, ogling at him. The man gives her a deadpan glance. "Are you daydreaming?" She licks her lips and smiles. "Yes, I'm dreaming about having sex with you." "......!!!" A few months later, Song Yi finally loses her patience and asks, "Do you like me or not? I've been chasing you for so long!" Tang Si smiles and whispers to her, "Miss Song, this can only prove that you're not attractive enough." Annoyed, Song Yi is about to retort only to hear his husky and sultry voice. "Let me teach you—how to attract a man." Her mind goes blank! At first, she imagines Tang Si to be a mature and reliable man, but it turns out that he's actually lazy, naughty, and damn good at seducing women! … "What would you do if you hadn't chosen to be a policeman?" "Be a star." The man cracks a smile. "Become CEO Song's… sugar baby." Everyone is shocked. "How dare this woman poach someone from our police force?"

The last Taotie in the world, Qin Yun— Due to getting drunk and flirting with the Pixiu Pei Yan at a banquet in the Heavenly Court, she was sent to the Lower Realm by the Jade Emperor as punishment for disrupting the feast. She turned from a noble little Taotie in Heaven into a cannon fodder female supporting character in the Mortal World... During a reality show, while other artists were seriously completing tasks, Qin Yun ate her way through the entire program, turning herself into a program anomaly. When filming a drama, she ate all the props from the crew, was chased by the director to compensate, and when she opened her small mouth, claiming that our drama will be a hit, and it indeed became a massive success. She became known in the circle as having a 'Golden Mouth, Saying Jade'. Every day her assistant reminded her to eat less, that gaining weight wouldn't look good on camera. Qin Yun turned around and started a live broadcast, activating eatcasting mode, and was even invited to participate in food programs? The most infuriating thing was, while other celebrities starved themselves to dream of eating meat to lose weight, Qin Yun never gained weight no matter how much she ate! She munched her way from being an obscure black-listed artist to the top tier. One day, the head of the Tang Family happened to see her eating broadcast video, recognizing her as his biological daughter. After verification, the entire Tang Family came to acknowledge her, wishing they could compensate her for all the twenty years of neglect. Later, Qin Yun was photographed staying overnight at Pei Yan's house, suspected of making their relationship public. The entire Tang Family appeared to refute the rumors: "All rumors!" While everyone was shocked by Qin Yun's identity, a diligent fan also discovered from a live broadcast that in the glass behind Qin Yun, there was a person sitting not far away working, eventually verified to be the movie emperor Pei Yan. Pei Yan: @Qin Yun Let me introduce, this is my wife. Qin Yun: @Pei Yan This is my caretaker.

Shocking! The rough husband is the hidden master in the time-travel novel. She is the sacrificial victim for the male lead's pursuit of true love, the pitiful person who transforms grief and indignation into motivation, the obsessive person who constantly wants to slap the male lead's face with money, the lemon essence contrasting the female lead’s gentleness and generosity. Xu Qinghuan: Emma, is this talking about me? Xu Qinghuan transmigrated into a book, into a time-travel novel written by her best friend, where her father died early, her mother remarried, and she was raised in her second uncle's home since childhood. Her cousin and fiancé are entangled? "Break off the engagement, whoever wants the central air conditioner can take it!" Her biological mother manipulates her with work? Isn't it just going to the countryside? The Great Northeast's black land is fertile, where every year you can lie on the heated kang and eat for half the year. Which corporate slave wouldn’t love it? Most importantly, there is a big shot she wants to cling to. Jiang Xingye is someone that even the male lead admires, the future global richest man, the hidden master in the book. After going to the countryside, Xu Qinghuan goes straight to Jiang Xingye. Her original plan was to be a little follower for the big shot and never thought of developing an inappropriate relationship with him. When the man gruffly raises his eyebrows and coaxingly tells her to hold on a little longer, she only wants to ask: What about being wealthy and detached? What about having a strong career ambition and no time for romance? What about being a 007 workaholic who doesn’t even return home?

Gentle yet fierce male lead × Rational and aloof female author (？) ＃The variety games you want, all here＃ Mu Qiu was pulled into a variety show adapted from her own novel, and from then on, she led a blissful life surrounded by handsome men. Gentle and gentlemanly Crown Prince, sunny and adorably naive rising star, long-legged model with a contrasting personality, fresh and tea-like female artist, humorous and quirky comedians, and guest stars every episode; life couldn’t be more wonderful. Pool party, costume party, high-altitude game party, team building party, love party... There’s so much material that the formerly innocent author gradually turns perverse, with her sports car skills greatly enhanced. After joining the variety show. Question: What is your greatest gain from participating in this variety show? Mu Qiu: Letting the gentle man, who was only a male second lead in my writing, become my number one male lead. For pulling down someone from a pedestal with your own hands, you must always be responsible for him. Let him be trapped in the depths of love and desire, unable to leave.

[Love After Marriage] Proud and Pretends to be Sweet Heiress VS Sexy and Arrogant Retired Racer Natalie Vaughn took a liking to the blind date arranged by her family at first sight. She doesn’t like the smell of smoke, but she likes the scent on Zane Thorne after he's smoked. She’s not obsessed with hands, but she likes the sexy protruding veins on Zane Thorne’s hand. She’s utterly captivated by Zane Thorne’s lazy, casual yet explosively sexy demeanor when he smokes and drinks. To her, Zane Thorne always has an inexplicable attraction. Natalie Vaughn said to her best friend: “He looks fucking handsome when he smokes.” “If given the chance, I must touch his hand properly.” The veins protruding on Zane Thorne’s hand flow with blood that’s enchanted for her. So she uses her captivating peach blossom eyes, sometimes pretending to be obedient in front of Zane Thorne, sometimes as proud as a thorned wild rose. She’s good at using those slightly watery eyes to look pitiful, staring straight at the man to express her interest, yet never stating it outright. Step by step, leading him into the trap. Zane Thorne thinks this little girl is of a proud nature, not weak, never making a sound even if in pain. He can always tell when she's pretending to be sweet, and he always acts like he doesn’t understand with his straightforward male nature. But Natalie Vaughn’s eyes are truly captivating, occasionally leading him willingly into her trap. In the end, he is truly ensnared by her, unable to break free. Later, Zane Thorne said, "As long as you look at me, I just want to embrace you tightly." Natalie Vaughn thinks, getting a man like Zane Thorne captivated isn’t wasted effort with her pretending and coaxing.

Laura Quincy is pregnant. The other party: appearance unknown; age unclear; identity a mystery. After ten months of pregnancy, on the day the child was born, the mysterious child's father took the child away, separating mother and son from then on. … A few years later. Laura Quincy accidentally picks up a child from Mars on the street, but the next day, a dangerous and domineering man, accompanied by a group of fierce-looking men in black, barges into her house. "Miss Quincy, we suspect you're involved in the kidnapping case of Young Master Hawthorne. Please come with us to assist in our investigation." Damn! The young master of the Hawthorne Family? This little friend from Mars is actually the son of the famous abstinent male god of Dravenfall, Jason Hawthorne? But why does he look so much like her between the eyebrows?! Fragment 1: Laura Quincy struggles: "President, this is the office!" Jason Hawthorne remains indifferent: "What's wrong with the office? As a secretary, is anyone daring enough to gossip if you stay in my office a moment longer?" Laura Quincy is embarrassed and annoyed: "Then let me down!" Jason Hawthorne smiles wickedly: "Be good, just on the table." Laura Quincy: "..." [Sweet Romance, you're welcome to dive in~ Mwah~]

During their honeymoon period, Tessa Caldwell wanted to flirt with her husband everyday. Afterwards, Tessa Caldwell wanted to escape whenever she saw her husband.