Renard Bakery

In the heart of a bustling city, amidst the aroma of freshly baked bread and delicate pastries, Lily Thompson finds herself entangled in a web of desperation and moral conflict. Raised in her family's small-town bakery, Lily's life was once filled with the comforting rhythms of tradition and love. But when her father's death and her mother's illness threaten to crumble their legacy, Lily is forced to leave her dreams behind and seek stability in the city. At "Sweet Beginnings," a prestigious bakery known for its culinary excellence, Lily becomes an indispensable part of the team under the demanding eye of Mr. Bennett. Yet, the weight of her family's financial struggles and her mother's declining health never leaves her mind. One fateful evening, Lily stumbles upon an open safe in Mr. Bennett's office, revealing a tempting stash of cash—a potential lifeline for her family. Torn between her integrity and the desperate need to provide for her loved ones, Lily succumbs to temptation, taking small amounts to ease their burdens. Each act of theft brings temporary relief but also heightens the risk of discovery, threatening to unravel the life she has painstakingly built. Caught in a precarious balance between right and wrong, Lily's journey is one of internal turmoil and high stakes. As she navigates the duality of her existence—dedicated employee by day, reluctant thief by night.

Adelaide Wade, a 22 year old business owner. Having just inherited her late parents bakery and bookstore, The Bookish Bites, coupled with the news of her having a betrothed who she has to marry to save the cafe, felt like the weight of the world had been saddled onto her shoulders. Never had she felt so lost, both of her parents had been the only offsprings of their parents also. And now that they were dead, their only wish for her before their death was for her to meet her betrothed and get hitched. And now it was time to do so. Ezekiel Steel, a 32 year old CEO. Being described as the most successful bachelor, who has managed to infiltrate and plant the roots of his Steel Corporations, even into the world's harshest economy, and still amassing billions of profits. Considered to be ruthless, cold and even sociopathic, but mostly detached. His ruthless ways incites fear in the hearts of his rivals, now determined to marry the woman of his dreams through a betrothal.

Ella Foster is a self-proclaimed genius, coffee addict, and all-around bookworm. But when she wakes up inside her favorite 1800s historical romance novel, she's not the beautiful heroine or even the fabulous villainess. Nope. She's Eleanor Fletcher, a 17-year-old orphaned commoner with zero importance to the story-a complete throwaway character. No grand destiny. No powerful connections. Just poverty, a bakery job, and shoes so uncomfortable they might be a crime. Armed with her modern-day knowledge and fueled by a mix of sheer determination and sarcasm, Ella decides she's not going to be just another background extra. She's got a plan: open a shop, create mind-blowing inventions, and maybe even introduce indoor plumbing (these people have no idea what they're missing). Filled with humor, heart, and a dash of romance, I've Been Novelled! is a fun, clever twist on the isekai genre, where one girl's genius inventions-and a touch of 21st-century sass-might just change the course of a very different history. NB ( I don't post on weekends)

Eric Langley, an eighteen-year-old boy whose parents passed away three years ago, had no known relatives and was left to fend for himself. To support himself, he worked in a bakery, using his earnings to cover his daily needs and indulge in his favorite pastime—reading chapters of the novel "Humanity's Strongest Mage," which had recently gone on hiatus. Eric had a love-hate relationship with the novel. While he was captivated by its world, he despised the Protagonist, Alex Whiteheart. Alex had it all from the start: strength, fame, money, and of course, a harem. He never faced any real challenges, effortlessly overcoming every obstacle, which made the story lack something Eric craved....... Chaos. One evening, while taking a walk with his headphones on, Eric was lost in thought. The music drowned out the world around him, and he failed to notice a car losing control and speeding toward him. The last thing he heard was a screech before everything went dark. When Eric woke up, memories flooded his mind, and he quickly realized something was wrong. He wasn't in his own world anymore; he had somehow ended up in the world of "Humanity's Strongest Mage." To his shock, he found himself in the body of Arin Vale, an insignificant character never mentioned in the novel—a true extra. Now, armed with the knowledge of future events and driven by a desire for chaos, Arin had one goal: to disrupt the smooth journey of Alex Whiteheart, the Protagonist. He was determined to introduce Chaos into the story, making it far more interesting than it ever was, and in the process, he'll also find out that there's more to his character than just being an Extra. Let the Chaos begin! [Please, read up to 30 chapters before deciding. I'm sure you'll love it. Thank you!!] [WEEKLY GOALS] 100 Power Stones: 1 Extra Chapter 200 Power Stones: 2 Extra Chapters 300 Power Stones: 3 Extra Chapters 20 Golden Tickets: 1 Extra Chapter 45 Golden Tickets: 3 Extra Chapters Massage Chair: 2 Extra Chapters Luxury Car: 3 Extra Chapters Magic Castle: 15 Extra Chapters! [Please support this novel with power stones and comments. It'll motivate me a lot, thank you!!] Check out my other novels: Reincarnated With A Revenge System Elemental Vampire Join The Discord Server: https://discord.gg/BVPqquWX

Kaito Hattori - pastry chef who owns a little bakery. Daichi Nakano - wealthy customer obsessed with baked goods. A tale about two men who come from different worlds but manage to complete each other...

Elena Valeria Is a beautiful, young and ambitious women who has worked hard to open up her dream bakery, but after some major changes in her life, she's on her own, figuring things out all by herself. Until she crosses paths with Zeon Varden, a cold, good looking, successful CEO whose secrets are darker than her own. the tension between them runs high, secrets lingers, and the pull between them grows impossible to ignore. But will they give in to what's brewing, or will their pasts tear them apart?

On the 10th anniversary of her guild's founding, Serys Larkwell stuns her friends and co-founders by announcing her retirement as vice captain. Known far and wide as an extraordinary healer, Serys now sets her sights on a new challenge: opening a bakery in the quaint town of Eldoria. As her guild grapples with the shock, Serys plunges into the world of flour, yeast, and confections. Will her skills and resilience as a healer translate into the delicate art of baking? Can she rise to the occasion, or will the siren call of adventure lure her back to the front lines of perilous quests? Join Serys on her day-to-day journey as a beginner baker. Watch her navigate the trials of perfecting pastries, forging bonds with the townsfolk, and discovering new forms of magic in the kitchen. As she crafts delectable treats, Serys faces the ultimate test: finding the joy and fulfillment in the simple, yet profound, art of baking.

The Belfast kingdom was a small kingdom amidst other kingdoms, made up of rare-blood elves, who were ever scorned for their almost human like appearance and their limited mana reserves. Yet, they all lived a positive life, not blaming or cursing the humans, or the other demi humans. This is what Renard Belfast, the only child of the Belfast royal family, loved about the kingdom. No matter what, they all kept their smiles, shaping him into a compassionate soul, with dreams of a brighter future. However, the bright mood and innocent smiles were all suddenly tainted by blood, flames, and heaps of corpses when greed fueled armies sent by the neighbouring kingdom attacked, fueled by the greed of land and riches. Unable to fight back, the elves were obliterated, reducing their kingdom into ruins. Renard finds himself stuck under the protective arms of his mother, who had been stabbed from the back, and all he could hear is the screams of his kingdom, leaving him alone and vulnerable, shattering his heart. As hope faded from his eyes, a scavenger called Kael, drawn by the potential spoils of war, discovers him, and takes him under his wing to a distant kingdom, where he can find refuge and safety. He soon gets acclimatized to his new surroundings, as his new found family embraces him, soothing his young heart. But as soon as he buries his trauma, Kael's family is brutally murdered, all in front of him and Kael, igniting a dormant darkness within him. In that moment of darkness and despair, he becomes the chosen host of a Dark Sovereign, who offers him strength and abilities man could never attain, but at what cost? He struggles with the duality of his nature: The everlasting kindness taught by his kingdom, which now seemed too valuable to grant to humans, and the formidable darkness growing in him, granted by the Dark Sovereign. As he learns to harness his new found power, he sets out on two quests; to seek revenge on those who destroyed his family and to reclaim his fallen kingdom, a path full of thorns, blood, smiles, laughs, cries and happiness. His choices will have a heavy impact on his destiny and the world around him. Will he become an Angel; a beacon of hope.... Or will he become a Devil, a beacon of destruction and revenge? ****

``` [Attention : contenu fortement mature r18+/adulte] Il est son salut. Elle, sa perte. Pourtant, il refuse de la laisser partir... Mineah, la plus jeune Princesse d'Ebodia, fut maudite dès sa naissance pour rester innocente et apporter le malheur autour d'elle. Cette prophétie plane sur elle comme un nuage sombre, grandissant chaque année sans se réaliser. Elle existe dans des rumeurs étouffées comme une figure pitoyable - fragile, docile, indésirable. Sous ce masque se cache une renarde forte et fière digne d'être reine. Et cette future reine a jeté son dévolu sur la brisure de sa malédiction, même si cela signifie tromper le vampire le plus rusé jamais né. Nikolai, bien que reclus et énigmatique, est vénéré par le Royaume de Valcrez comme un souverain sage et puissant. À l'insu de ses fidèles sujets, son image de perfection est une toile de mensonges qui, si elle était révélée, pourrait faire s'effondrer leur royaume et tout ce qui leur est cher. Quand ces deux-là voient leurs chemins se croiser dans une alliance matrimoniale, le jeu de la Séduction de la Couronne commence. Mais qui est le chasseur et qui est la proie ? ******** Extrait : « Pourquoi te déshabilles-tu devant moi ? » demanda-t-elle avec un froncement de sourcils, ne faisant peu pour cacher son irritation dans sa voix. Son objectif était de capturer seulement son cœur, pas tout son corps ! « Ne suis-je pas autorisé à prendre un bain avec ma femme ? » répliqua-t-il d'un ton froid. « J'ai spécialement demandé une grande baignoire pour être sûr que nous deux y rentrions ensemble. » Elle soupira, sans détourner son regard de lui tandis qu'elle reprenait son calme. Le voyant sourire en coin, elle se força à se mettre à l'aise tandis qu'il parlait. « C'est mieux ainsi. Tu l'as dit toi-même, personne ne t'a forcée à m'épouser. Au contraire, tu t'es proposée et t'es portée volontaire de toi-même, alors je m'attends à ce que tu sois assez confiante pour partager un bain avec ton mari », déclara confiant Nikolai. « Après tout, nous ferons bien plus que cela sous peu. » Sans gêne... Se retenant de lever les yeux au ciel, elle parvint à lui adresser un sourire en disant, « Ne me blâme pas si tu meurs alors. » **** Note : Volume 1 : Histoire Principale Status - Terminé (Chapitres 1 à 403) Volume 2 : Histoire Annexes Status - Terminé (Chapitres 404 à 472) Volume 3 : Histoire Annexes Status - **** PS : Couverture de livre commandée possédée par l'auteur ! Ne pas l'utiliser ! ```

Réincarné pour découvrir deux beautés reposant sur ses genoux, Jake découvrit qu'il était un Baron Démon sans lignée. Exilé de l'Enfer vers le monde des humains, Jake fut laissé avec un petit donjon et ses deux serviteurs, avec presque aucun monstre sous ses ordres. Juste au moment où il pensait que les choses n'étaient pas bonnes pour lui, il entendit soudainement une voix féminine dans sa tête. [Ding! Bienvenue hôte dans Le Système du Péché.] [Veuillez faire tourner la Roulette du Pécheur pour déverrouiller votre premier Sin.] « C'est... » Alors que Jake touchait instinctivement le disque sombre apparu devant ses yeux, le disque se mit à tourner et s'arrêta cinq secondes plus tard. Il entendit à nouveau la voix du système. [Ding! Félicitations, vous avez déverrouillé le Péché de Luxure.] — — — Tags supplémentaires : Mc mauvais - Mc intelligent - Mc effronté - Mc fourbe - Pornographie - Pas de Yuri - Pas de NTR - Mais contient du Netori - Loli légal - Succube - Elfe - Ange - Vampire - Filles chat - Filles dragon - Filles renard - Filles monstre - Esclaves - Milf - Princesse - Belle - YANDERE - Seinen - Mature - R18 - 18 - Histoires de sexe - Bestialité - Hentai - NSFW - Grossesse - Inceste - Jeux de domination - Contrôle des émotions - Manipulation de lignée - Corruption des personnages vertueux - Péchés - Gore - Transmigration - Mana - Diable - Démon - Nécromancien - Mort - Donjon - Évolution — ー ー Avertissement : Veuillez lire ceci avec prudence. En tant qu'auteur, je vous recommande de NE PAS montrer ceci à vos enfants. Si vous avez le cœur sensible, n'ouvrez pas ce livre.

In a realm teetering on the edge of annihilation, where ancient guardians slumber and the echoes of a forgotten age resonate, Kael Renard and Lira Faelith must navigate a world steeped in darkness and fractured by war. Caldera, once a land of harmony, now stands divided, its people at the mercy of the tyrannical Warlord and his Black Suns—a shadowy force bent on consuming all light. When Kael discovers the shard of a powerful artifact tied to the mythical Vault of Aegis, he and Lira embark on a perilous journey to restore the Heart of the Vault, the last beacon of hope for their dying world. Together with an unlikely band of allies—a fierce huntress, a steadfast warrior, and a mage burdened by his own secrets—they face relentless enemies, treacherous landscapes, and the unyielding weight of destiny. As the shard’s power grows, so does Kael's connection to the ancient forces that once protected Caldera. But power comes with a cost, and shadows lurk not only in the enemy’s ranks but also within Kael himself. With each battle, the line between light and shadow blurs, forcing him to confront questions of loyalty, sacrifice, and the true nature of heroism. Shadows Over Caldera is a sweeping tale of courage and resilience, where bonds are tested, and the fate of a divided world hangs by a thread. Will Kael and his companions succeed in rekindling the light of the Vault, or will they fall, consumed by the very darkness they seek to destroy? A story of high stakes, breathtaking battles, and the enduring power of hope, this epic fantasy promises to immerse readers in a world where light and shadow collide in an unforgettable struggle for survival.

Dana Patson’s life takes a dramatic turn when a customer suffers an allergic reaction at her bakery. Corey, a loyal regular, saves the day with his quick thinking and EMT skills. Dana is grateful for his courage but she's suddenly drawn to him in ways she can’t explain. Their connection deepens, but as Corey’s dark past comes to light, Dana’s simple life begins to get complicated. Unbeknownst to Dana, a man obsessed with her has been watching from the sidelines. When Corey becomes part of her life, the man’s jealousy boils over. He sets fire to Dana’s bakery, destroying the one thing she has dedicated her life to build. He feigns concern and steps in to “help” Dana rebuild, even as he works to drive a wedge between her and Corey. The truth about Corey’s past, and his family, soon surfaces. Dana learns that Corey’s father is responsible for the car accident that killed her parents years ago. Dana starts to question everything she thought she knew about Corey. Meanwhile, the man pulling the strings uses Corey’s parents to manipulate and threaten Dana. As the man’s obsession turns into violence, Dana and Corey must fight to protect their love and their lives. But can they overcome the sins of the past and the threats of the present, or will the truth tear them apart forever?

Emma Carter has always dreamed of turning her family’s quaint bakery into the town’s most beloved spot, but when the bakery is destroyed in a mysterious fire, her dreams crumble overnight. To make matters worse, the person leading the town’s rebuilding efforts is none other than her high school nemesis, Logan Hayes—the new fire chief, and the last person she wants to ask for help. Logan has no love for Emma either. To him, she’s still the spoiled perfectionist who used to mock him for his rough edges. But when suspicions arise that the fire was no accident, Logan and Emma are forced to work together to uncover the truth. As tempers flare and old grudges resurface, so does an undeniable attraction neither of them can deny. But with secrets from the past threatening to destroy their fragile truce, can they let go of their hate long enough to find love?

In the tranquil town of Ooty, nestled among tea plantations and rolling mist, lives Alfred Raj, a humble baker whose pastries bring joy to the community, and Anjali Ananthalakshmi, a brilliant physics teacher who inspires young minds with her wisdom and grace. To their neighbors, they are the perfect couple-kind, hardworking, and devoted to their two children. Yet, beneath their quiet lives, an air of mystery lingers, as if the past whispers secrets that even they cannot fully escape. When an unexpected police investigation begins to ripple through the region, focusing on a string of unsolved crimes from decades ago, Alfred and Anjali find themselves drawn into the storm-not as suspects, but as bystanders who always seem to be in the right place at the wrong time. Their unwavering resolve and unyielding integrity begin to unnerve those who seek to manipulate the truth. Alfred's calm demeanor and meticulous attention to detail-skills honed over years in his bakery-become a source of quiet strength. Meanwhile, Anjali's sharp intellect and unshakable composure, cultivated through her passion for physics, help her untangle the web of deceit closing in around them. Together, they face the mounting pressure with a grace that belies their ordinary lives, their love for their family the anchor in the storm. As powerful forces close in, dangerous side villains emerge, threatening the peace of their small town. Alfred and Anjali's apparent innocence makes them an enigma to investigators and a growing threat to those who would harm them. With each passing day, it becomes clear that there is more to this couple than meets the eye-not in their identities, but in their unbreakable will to protect their family and their community. In a world where justice often falters and the unkind rise to power, can two ordinary souls withstand the darkness? Or will their unyielding spirit expose truths too dangerous to reveal?

Jessie just wanted a hot makeout session with a stranger for her fortieth birthday. A one and done, that's all he was only this stranger wouldn't go away. Between her night job at the bar and her day job at the bakery, she hardly had time to raise her teenage kids and lord knows she had nothing special to offer a man, especially this man. Her ex-husband had made sure you knew that all too well before he left her with tons of bills and too little money. Min Jun spent the best years of his life as a Korean pop star. Now he just wanted to hang out with friends and sleep in his own bed every night. His dreams were made up of all those normal things most people took for granted like love, marriage, and a family. Anonymity sounded like heaven, at least until he met Jessie. Now he redefined heaven as her lips on his. Too bad his bandmates disapproved of his choice. R-18 Want to stay updated with CaseysPen? Follow CaseysPen1 on Instagram or CaseysPen#8300 on Discord.

Jason Reed, a 21-year-old felt lost in life as he couldn’t seem to hold down a job or find purpose in life. After being fired from his ninth job in three months; this time for ruining a bakery batch by mixing salt instead of sugar, he returned to his crumbling trailer home, the only thing his parents left behind before mysteriously disappearing years ago. Exhausted and frustrated, Jason skipped dinner and collapsed into bed, only to be pulled into a terrifying nightmare. In the dream, Jason found himself in a strange forest where the sky mirrored the ground, with upside-down trees stretching endlessly above. The forest seemed alive, constantly shifting and changing its shape and colors with weird sounds echoing all around, making him anxious to escape. As Jason finally reached a clearing, he discovered that he was at the edge of a cliff overlooking a battlefield littered with the bodies of monstrous creatures. Turning back in fear, he found himself facing the entrance of a massive cave that wasn’t there moments before. Now trapped between the cliff and the ominous cave, Jason has nowhere to run. A chilling tension fills the air as in the next moment a massive red dragon emerges from the cave. It had bright red, with odd rectangular scales and glowing yellow eyes that gave it a strange, digital appearance, like the final boss of an old arcade game. The dragon growled, releasing thick and massive amounts of smoke from its nostrils as it locked its gaze on Jason. Jason froze, hoping the dragon would leave him alone, but his slightest movement triggered the dragon to attack. Chomp! In a single horrifying moment, the dragon devoured Jason whole, jolting him awake in a cold sweat. Shaken, Jason tried to dismiss the nightmare and get on with his day. But his morning was about to take a bizarre turn when he found a small, red metal case on his bathroom sink. It had an intricate design around its border with a blank center that made it look like the design was incomplete. Inside, he found a deck of some type of cards. However, the moment Jason touched the deck, it glowed with a soft red light followed by a piercing ringing filling his ears. He clutched his head in pain, unable to make it stop. When the ringing finally subsided, Jason slowly picked himself back up only to look up at the mirror and freeze. Staring back at him was the same dragon from his nightmare, its terrifying eyes locking onto his once again. Jason’s life was about to change forever as he uncovered the truth about a dangerous experiment, the chaos it threatened to unleash on the world, and his own role in stopping it. Jason's life was about to change forever as he discovered the truth about a dangerous experiment, the chaos it was about to bring to his world, and his role in stopping something that should never have been created.

But just when she thinks she’s found happiness, the shadows of betrayal follow her. She falls for Tom, a man who seems to offer the love and stability she craves—only to discover he’s been sleeping with her own cousin, Lisa, and they’ve been stealing from her bakery. The familiar sting of heartbreak and deceit consumes her once more. Is fate playing a cruel game with her, or is this the price she must pay for her past mistakes? Determined to leave the pain behind, Eunice takes a bold step, fleeing to Turkey to start anew. There, she becomes a nurse, building a life centered solely around her growth and strength. But when she least expects it, a mysterious and charming surgeon notices her, offering her the kind of love she had long given up on. But does she truly deserve it? And is it too late to rewrite the story of her life, or will the dark forces of karma tear her world apart once again? Karma’s Embrace is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the unforgiving power of karma. With shocking twists, heartbreaking betrayals, and a heroine who refuses to give up, this is a story you won’t be able to put down. Will Eunice finally find peace, or will the past continue to haunt her, no matter how far she runs?

After a painful breakup, Emily Wilson escapes to Ocean Cove, Maine, to revive her grandmother's beloved bakery, Sweet Delights. Determined to start anew, Emily faces the challenges of small-town life, rediscovering her passion for baking and love. When Emily meets Max Harris, a charming and successful businessman, she's hesitant to open her heart. As they work together to restore the bakery, Emily's defenses crumble, and she finds herself falling for Max's kindness and warmth. As Emily confronts her past and learns to trust again, she must decide whether to stay in Ocean Cove or return to her old life. Will Emily and Max's blossoming love flourish, or will fears and doubts tear them apart? Love in Bloom is a heartwarming romance about second chances, self-discovery, and the power of love to transform lives.

An Old Baker Dies of Old Age, After death The Baker Unwittingly Creates The Mother Goddess Of Another World. 12 thousand years after his death he reincarnates as a seemingly normal Golden panther cub. His True Identity Is A New Powerful Magical Beast. His Master Loves A Bakery but has no idea her Beloved Pet Is Also Her Romantic Interest. When will she Discover? Will He Be Able To Live A Normal Life?

ˋ°•↣In Mijas, Spain, Carlos Martinez and Viola Lopez were childhood rivals, always at each other's throats-whether it was over grades, sports, or just who could outdo the other. Their competitive fire was unmatched, but after graduation, their paths diverged. Carlos sped off to chase his dream of becoming an F1 driver, while Viola whisked her way to England, perfecting her baking skills. Seven years later, Carlos returns, his name now synonymous with speed and victory. Viola, on the other hand, has built a successful bakery where she channels all her competitive energy into creating irresistible confections. When these two fiery souls reunite, old rivalries flare up with a new intensity-only now, the stakes include their hearts. Between heated arguments and unexpected moments of tenderness, they find themselves in a race neither anticipated: a race to see who can outmaneuver the other in love. Will Carlos's fast-paced lifestyle sweep Viola off her feet, or will she prove that the sweetest victories are the ones that take time to rise? In this battle of wills, the finish line is closer than they think, and love might just be the ultimate prize.

[P.s: Don't purchase the last tier, thanks a lot.] "The recipe of my heart is; Your dash of love, a sprinkle of your joy and your beautiful smile." ~Ivan. _______ What happens when Lydia, a young bakery employee, finds herself caught in a web of romance and secrets? As she navigates her growing feelings for Ivan, the CEO with a dark secret, and her tumultuous past resurfaces with the return of her ex-boyfriend, Charles, chaos ensues. Amidst the twists and turns of love and mystery, Lydia, along with her boss Mr. Fred and her childhood friends who's surprisingly co-workers, shares their passion for baking through recipes and tips, competition and all. ________ Also note: Some parts of this book contains Baking and cooking Recipes which are guaranteed, however not all chapters. Thank You for your time and support. it

**Blurb:** Sophie Lawson is a small-town baker with big dreams but no time for love. When her bakery is chosen to cater for an upscale event in New York City, her life takes an unexpected turn. Enter Alex Carlisle, a charming, high-powered businessman who seems to have everything but love. As their paths cross in the whirlwind of the city’s elite, Sophie must decide whether she can trust someone from such a different world. And Alex must confront his own past to win her heart.

Excerpt: His lips left her neck only long enough to say, “If the invisible scars he left don't disappear now, I'll keep trying again and again until they do. Soon your body will know only me.” Her eyes were still swollen from her previous tears, but they began to water again for a far different reason than before. She tried to pull away and hide her face from him. “Promise me,” she uttered. “Promise me I'll never be in the same room as him ever again.” His fist clenched and he had to control his anger. Quieter than before he whispered, “I promise.” * Synopsis: A tumultuous childhood made Sophia fight that much harder for peace in her adulthood. Yet it would take only one meeting to shatter the average life she led as a successful bakery owner in the center of New Vista. She found him on a pile of garbage in an alley, bleeding from a head wound. After taking him to the hospital, he woke up not knowing who he was. The hospital referred to him as “John Doe”. While navigating her fresh breakup, the mystery man became her source of distraction and comfort. He has a far more tender and doting side than she ever expected. Is he only like this with her? The longer he stayed by her side, the more change she noticed within herself. There’s an undeniable pull between the two of them. Call it instincts or attraction, it felt like something she couldn’t ignore. The more time they spend together, the stronger the pull becomes. When she finds out who he is, any shred of safety she had before seems to disappear as a target is put on her head. Mafia. Pheromones. Mate. Terms unfamiliar to her become the forefront of her problems. How are they supposed to explore their feelings when the world is intent on tearing them apart? [[Explicit content warning for future chapters]] [[My entry for the Cupid's Quill writing competition! If you enjoy my story, please consider adding it to your library, giving power stones, and commenting! Thank you]]

In the heart of the city, Mia Reynolds struggles as a single mother with a bakery on the verge of closure and a daughter battling leukemia. When her daughter forms an unexpected bond with the enigmatic owner of a new coffee shop, Mia finds herself inexplicably drawn to him. But little does she know, Aaron Marquez is not just a coffee shop owner—he's a powerful mafia boss seeking refuge from his enemies. As their worlds collide, Mia's feelings for Aaron lead her down a dangerous path of secrets and deception, where the stakes are higher than she ever imagined.

Aliana is a brave woman who started her bakery business from scratch. she met and got married to John, who is a civil engineer who never told her about his background. Now Aliana and her 3 years old daughter are on the run from whom she had no idea.......... Mrs Cody is a self-made woman whose only philosophy is conquer and possess all. she has a son, John, who never liked her way of achievement. he could do anything to dissociate himself from his mother. For this, John studied civil engineering and lived far from his mum. He met and got married to Aliana they had a happy and beautiful home, and he had secrets he never wished for her to know. Four years later, John died in a building site. Andy Peter is a private investigator who is known as the best, can find anything, and everything. He has a knack for revealing things no matter how well hidden. he was hired to track down Aliana. Andy never gets involved with his clients, no matter how bad the situation seems. he hates to get blood on his hands. will he hand Aliana over to Mrs. Cody or will he go against his own word.............

In the gripping novel, Sarah's world shatters when her CEO husband serves her divorce papers on their first anniversary, accusing her of an unforgivable betrayal. Determined to start anew and relying on her own strength, Sarah embarks on a journey of resilience and empowerment, opening a thriving bakery cafe with her mother and loyal friends by her side. As her life blossoms, she encounters Daniel, a respectful police officer who ignites a spark of hope in her heart.

"What about us, Janelle?" Gideon asked, kneeling in a pool of blood. "We never existed!" Janelle replied "I gave you everything..." Gideon said "After taking everything away from me? I don't think you were expecting me to gloat over a piece of cake, after you destroyed my entire bakery!" Janelle replied tearing "I loved you, Janelle" "Your love was torturous, Gideon" "Says the woman who rejected a sacred bond because of rumors. Janelle, walk through that door, and we'll be strangers" "So be it!" **** Gideon followed the sweetest aroma that tickled his senses, until he found the owner of the sweet aroma. Janelle Johnson. Reserved. Calm. Happy. These were the words he would use to describe Janelle Johnson before she lost everything. Based on rumors, she rejected a bond she's longed for, her entire life. Evil. Wicked. Bold. These were what Janelle thought Gideon Sparks was until she had a close look at him. Fighting his own battles silently, Gideon watched Janelle slowly lead her people out of the hardship they landed and lended a helping hand. Rejecting his help was one thing her ego wanted, but her people came first. Accepting his conditions, meant she was exchanging her freedom for that of her people.

Perri West, a girl growing up in Camden Maine thinks things are going pretty good in life. She is a senior in high school. Her and her best friend Mallory work together at 'For the Love of Sweets' bakery and plan on heading off to college together. Yes, her mom is overbearing, however aren't all moms? When a new family moves into town slowly Perri starts questioning things around her. Why doesn't her mom want her tutoring, Colton? And when she meets Colton's older brother Eric, why does it feel like she's known him before? And why all the interest in her locket? What does it all mean? When she comes face to face with the truth will Perri confront her mom? Or pretend she never found out the truth.

Elara, an ordinary woman, suddenly fell from a bridge and died just like that. Thinking she was dead, Elara actually found herself reincarnated into a fantasy world brimming with supernatural powers like magic, divine power, and many other unique forces, such as elemental powers. Believing that her second life would return to being an ordinary person without any unfamiliar abilities in this world, Elara decided to live peacefully with her mother in a remote village. She aspired to build a renowned bakery while there. However, out of the blue, after her mother's mysterious death, a Pope, one of the three renowned Pontiffs who led the Church of the Four Elementals in the world, approached her in the wake of the heartbreaking incident. "Congratulations, Your Majesty, you have become the youngest Queen Titaia in history." "... What kind of nonsense is that, Your Holiness?" As if these startling facts weren't enough, a few days later, three handsome young men dressed in lavish attire suddenly appeared in front of her house. The trio also revealed something equally astonishing as the Pope's earlier words. "You're actually the younger sibling of one of us." Elara could only close her eyes, feeling completely clueless about the continuous stream of mysterious and unusual circumstances she was experiencing. "... Mother, what has truly happened to me?"

Waking up, Enzo found himself in an unfamiliar environment With noone else to rely on Enzo tries his best to survive, working at an bakery to meet ends meet only to find himself in a situation where an unknown demon tries to attack him out of nowhere, involving him in a world where he has to fight demons that escaped from the gates of hell, and learning how to utilize the world energy and use it to attack againts demons. come and join him on his journey to survive this chaotic world full of surprises and mysteries