Btth Xue Mei

"I love you." "But I don’t." Well this should be awkward. Good thing Ace got transmigrated to another world not long after! But wait— "Xiao Zhi, I can't love you. Go find someone else." Did he just wake up to a rejection? Coincidence? But not all hopes lost, maybe the gods above took pity on him because of this. [You have received the standard transmigration package: A system.] "Will it help me find love?" [Maybe hoes.] "Huh? Wha—?" [Go grab a hoe and start farming!] And so begins the beautiful story of Ace tackling anything the author will be throwing into the story. A story where even the author doesn’t quite know what’s going on? Sounds dangerous. "Mother says to marry the person who feeds you." – Liu Mei "Brother says never to accept food from strangers, including street stalls." – Shan Yifeng "Me? Uh... maybe just to live a long life? I'm raising two pigs." – Xiao Zhi (Ace) "Hey!" – Shan Yifeng & Liu Mei.

Reincarnated as a fox by mistake, Tang Li Xue got a system that could help her evolve and become a Deity as her compensation. In the vast Immortal World filled with powerful cultivators, demonic beasts, and mysterious spirits, how could Tang Li Xue survive as a fox? There was no other way, Tang Li Xue must continue to level up, learn, and evolve until she becomes an invincible Fox Deity that stands above all! Let's join Tang Li Xue on her journey to face all the dangers in the vast Immortal World and become stronger step by step!

Kaitou Iijima, a first year at Kibou Academy, discovers the existence of broken ki, a supernatural energy source that grants extraordinary powers and abilities, and the academy's mission to combat vengeful spirits known as Onryo. Despite his inexperience, Kaitou is determined to adapt to his newly found world, and become stronger.

``` Xue Xi é forçada a se apaixonar à primeira vista por esse homem perigoso em seu primeiro encontro. Com a morte sendo a única outra opção, ela toma a iniciativa: “Sou rica e sei lutar.” “Seja meu namorado e eu vou proteger você.” Desde então, a notícia de que a filha mais velha da família Xue e a estudante número um estava mantendo um gigolô lentamente se espalha. Ai de quem mexer com ela, que protege ferozmente as pessoas que considera suas, até aquele dia fatídico—protegendo o homem atrás de si dos supostos valentões, ela declara friamente: “Meu namorado é tímido, então venham em mim se tiverem algum problema.” Os valentões tremem de medo ao olhar para um certo grande chefe que está sendo protegido. Então o infame “Black Yama” na verdade tem esse tipo de hobby? ```

"Lin Yi, I'm pregnant..." "Oh my God, triplets?" Lin Yi was immersed in boundless shock. "Ding! The Good Father System is officially activated!" "Newbie reward: A 400 square meter luxury villa in the city!" "Be nicer to your wife and children, and you'll have more chances to trigger rewards, oh!" Lin Yi was ecstatic. "Xue Mei, let's get married!"

He was the cold and aloof King Mu of Hades who, as a rule, regarded women no more highly than dirt, yet he doted on her to the bone. At first, he was domineering and arrogant—“Even you belong to me!” Afterward, he gradually succumbed— “What’s mine is yours!” In the end, he obediently surrendered— “Ning Xiaofei, I am yours too!” [Ning Xiaofei, his little wife, whom he only wished to keep in the palm of his hand and pamper earnestly!]

[COMPLETO] “Senhorita Li Xue, você está grávida!” disse a doutora enquanto entregava o exame de gravidez que claramente tinha dado positivo. Li Xue não sabia como reagir à notícia. Ela estava toda preparada para fazer o teste de virgindade e provar ao mundo que todas as acusações eram falsas. Ela estava completamente certa de que sua virgindade estava intacta, então como a gravidez dela era possível? Essa é a história de uma mulher, Li Xue, que trabalhou árdua e incansavelmente para construir sua carreira como modelo de moda. Ela não vinha de uma família rica onde tudo era servido em bandejas de ouro, mas sim de uma família de classe média trabalhadora, onde é necessário esforçar-se muito para alcançar os sonhos. Seu sonho era se tornar a principal modelo de moda do mercado, mas ele foi estilhaçado quando ela se viu presa em um escândalo. Ninguém acreditou nela. Nem seus amigos nem seu namorado. Ela foi deixada completamente sozinha com a criança que crescia dentro dela. Então, ela deixou a cidade, com a vida que crescia em seu ventre. Com um pequeno demônio-anjo em crescimento que lhe dava forças para sobreviver neste mundo sem sentido, para se tornar algo que ela ainda não tinha certeza do que seria. ____ P.S. Este é um trabalho original, não uma tradução. E a capa me pertence. (Encomendada de: GiselArts). Junte-se à autora no servidor do discord: https://discord.gg/88C4VZD Ou conecte-se no Instagram: author_scarlet_shine

``` —Señorita Li Xue, está embarazada —dijo la doctora mientras le entregaba el informe del embarazo que claramente había dado positivo. Li Xue no sabía cómo reaccionar ante la noticia. Ella había venido totalmente preparada para realizarse el examen de virginidad y demostrarle al mundo que todas sus acusaciones eran falsas. Estaba completamente segura de su virginidad intacta, entonces ¿cómo era posible su embarazo? Esta es la historia de una mujer, Li Xue, que ha trabajado arduamente para construir su carrera como modelo. No provenía de una familia rica donde todo se servía en un plato de oro, sino de una familia trabajadora de clase media, donde uno tiene que esforzarse mucho para alcanzar sus sueños. Su sueño era convertirse en la principal modelo de moda, pero se desvaneció cuando se encontró atrapada en un escándalo. Nadie le creyó. Ni sus amigos ni su novio. Se quedó completamente sola con el niño que crecía dentro de ella. Entonces, dejó la ciudad, con la vida creciente en su vientre. Con un pequeño demonio-ángel creciente que le daba fuerzas para sobrevivir en este mundo sin sentido, para convertirse en algo de lo que todavía no estaba segura. PD. Esta es una obra original, no una traducción. Y la portada me pertenece. (Encargada a: GiselArts). Únete al servidor de discord del autor: https://discord.gg/88C4VZD O conéctate en Instagram: author_scarlet_shine ```

[The pampering story has ended] For a hundred million, he bought her. "From today onward, you're mine, in body and soul." The man held her, declaring dominantly like an emperor. ... ... Lucas Walker: Xiaoye, you are the rib that God took out of me. Xiaoye: I spit, it is you who is the rib, your whole family is the rib. Baby A: Mommy, is a rib the same as a spare rib? Baby B: I like sweet and sour flavor.

Yu Holea was a genius ghost exorcist. Cursed for being a loner she embraced the path of exorcism. At the age of 26, she died. Opening her eyes she realized that she has transmigrated to a character who has the same name as her. Yu Holea was the newly found young miss of the Yu Family. Though everyone disliked her since for them Yu Mei is the true young miss. Everyone looks down on her even her biological brothers. Her Eldest Brother, "Don't even try to get close to me. I hate gold diggers like you. Yu Mei come I will bring you to shopping." Her Gentle Second Brother," The door to get out of here is on the left. Remember not to bully Yu Mei" Her Third Brother, "Uh, don't let me see your disgusting face. Let me see my cute Yu Mei's Face" However, Yu Holea ignored them. She was used to all of this. She focused on her career and earning money instead of love. She was penniless? Huh, she has a long queue of bigshots begging to give her money. Her business empire expands from City S to Capital. She was untalented? She can even summon thunders!! At a high-end party, one of the relatives of the Yu Family saw Yu Holea surrounded by the bigshot of different fields and was shocked to the core. Just as everyone was confused her three brothers arrived and started pampering her. "Lea'er do you want to eat strawberry cake? Call me Big Brother I will feed you the cake." "Lea them, here drink this juice, by the way, why don't you call me Second Brother?" "Little Sister don't listen to them I will protect you from everyone, you just have to call me Third brother." A certain Handsome, Ceo of a top 10 company, "Lea Baby, when are you going to say yes to my proposal?" Yu Holea: Why is everyone looking at her with a doting glance? Follow Yu Holea in her adventure filled with thriller, suspense, and pampering.

Awal dari persahabatan yang diakhiri dengan perjodohan yang dipersiapkan oleh orang tua mereka yang sebenarnya tanpa mereka sadari bahwa mereka sebenarnya saling mencintai tapi hanya karena ego masing-masing membuat mereka tidak percaya pada perasaan mereka masing-masing. Sampai akhirnya mereka dijodohkan oleh orang tua mereka padahal usia mereka masih terlalu dini...Rafika Jhonson gadis yang sangat cantik,imut,dan sedikit tomboy.Ia hidup bersama ayah dan kedua kakak lelakinya yang selalu memanjakan nya.Rafika telah kehilangan ibunya ketika ibunya melahirkan nya.Hal itu tidak membuat dia kehilangan kasih sayang seorang ibu karena ibu Rio juga sangat menyayangi nya.Karena ayah nya sering pergi keluar negeri untuk bekerja maka ia dan kedua kakak lelakinya akan tinggal dirumah keluarga Rio.Mama Rio hanya memiliki dua anak yang pertama kakak perempuan Rio yang bernama Ria Fernandez dan yang terakhir ialah Rio Fernandez.Keluarga Fernandez adalah keluarga terkaya di kota J.Begitu juga dengan keluarga Jhonson juga tak kalah saing dari keluarga Fernandez.Kedua keluarga itu sudah lama bersahabat sampai mereka juga ingin menjodohkan anak mereka.Rafika dibesarkan bersama Rio Fernandez dikeluarga Rio sehingga membuat ia dan Rio saling terikat sampai akhirnya ketika memasuki SMP ia ikut bersama ayah dan kedua kakak lelaki nya ke London karena perusahaan ayah nya mulai berkembang.Ia dan Rio berpisah selama 4 tahun dan Rafika harus kembali ke kota J karena perjodohan nya bersama Rio.Sedangkan ayah nya sudah lama kembali ke kota J dengan kakak kedua nya yang ingin berprofesi sebagai dokter dikota J.Ia dan kakak pertama nya masih menetap di London karena ia masih harus meneruskan sekolah yang akan berakhir nunggu pengambilan hasil nilai rapor dan kakak pertama nya sebagai pengganti penerus perusahaan ayah nya ia masih mengurus perusahaan yang berada di London. Kita lihat saja apa kah Rafika dan Rio akan saling jatuh cinta dan bagaimana perjalanan kisah cinta mereka????pasti pada kepo kan.... makannya pantau terus cerita nya yaaa...

Synopsis:In a war-torn land ravaged by the demonkin, a battle-hardened warrior named Valgrion stumbles upon an abandoned infant amidst the corpses of the fallen. Against all odds, he chooses to protect the child, carrying her through bloodstained battlefields and relentless storms, forging an unbreakable bond in the chaos of war. But when fate demands sacrifice, Valgrion gives his life so that his comrades—and the child—may live. Brought to the warrior’s homeland, the child is claimed as Valgrion’s son, a deception woven to preserve his legacy in a kingdom where only men inherit power. Trained in secret by her father’s loyal companions, she learns the ways of war, bearing the weight of a name that is not truly hers. But as a new demon horde rises and the truth behind her lineage threatens to unravel, she must decide—will she fight to uphold the lie, or carve her own path as the warrior her father believed she could become?

24-year-old Wáng Lěi navigates the challenges of being a young manhwa artist in a competitive industry. With dreams of publishing a hit series, he spends his days sketching characters and dreaming of romance. However, the reality of deadlines and expectations often leaves him drained and flustered. Amidst the chaos, Lěi's life takes an unexpected turn when he is partnered with Mei Lin (梅琳), a talented and energetic writer who has her own dreams of becoming a successful creator. Known for her wild ideas and unpredictable antics, Mei Lin often finds herself clashing with Lěi's more reserved and structured nature. Their working relationship is a constant back-and-forth of banter and awkward moments, making their collaboration both a source of frustration and unexpected chemistry.

Earth destroyed, Luna Chasey, seemingly the sole surviving human, embarks on a cosmic journey aided by the era's advanced AI, Ayla. Through powerful technology, hundreds of civilizations are united to create a mighty civilization federation, controlling billions of stars and waging war across dimensions... Every voyage is calculated across millennia, and every battle spans tens of thousands of years. This is an unimaginable journey into the cosmos, and an epic war for human civilization to ascend to the apex of the universe!

[Price: You have lost a life.] [Compensation: Rebirth.] ... A mysterious exchange grants her death in return for a new life—a life in a world brimming with miracles. In this realm, chaos and dreams weave together, where spirits whisper tales of ancient wonders. The echoes of a forgotten hero carve out his own miracles, while beasts, once wild, now walk upright, wielding tools in hand. The weary masses endure, longing for a miracle to reshape their broken world. But miracles come with a steep cost—one that may be too great to bear.

From the moment a life-giving planet begins its rotation, it becomes a silent witness to the ebb and flow of countless civilizations. Empires rise from the dust only to crumble back into it. Species emerge, thrive, and vanish into the annals of forgotten time. Through relentless storms, volcanic cataclysms, and the shifting of continents, the world continues its tireless cycle, indifferent to the fleeting lives upon its surface. Nothing in its grand design remains eternal. Change is the only constant, as the very essence of existence is shaped by upheaval. In this crucible of adversity, where nature’s wrath tests the resilience of life, only those who evolve—who embrace the necessity of transformation—can stand at the precipice of survival. To endure is to adapt. To adapt is to conquer. And only through this relentless evolution can one grasp at the elusive thread of perfect victory.

Lilith Hollow, female, age twenty-three, unmarried. Diagnosis and assessment indicate a favorable shift in condition, with stable emotional state; discharge criteria met. Discharged today.

Anyi, the [Sword Hero], was slain by the Demon Lord during the Holy War. Yet, he opened his eyes to find himself reincarnated at the moment of his birth. At eighteen, the "[Hero System Launch]" echoed, and thousands of heroes emerged. They fought fiercely to become the strongest among humans, boasting greatly enhanced attributes and skills that defied the laws of physics. Despite their impressive potential, they had to start from scratch, mastering their weapons and gathering intelligence on monsters.

Yu Holea era uma exorcista de fantasmas genial. Amaldiçoada por ser uma solitária, ela abraçou o caminho do exorcismo. Aos 26 anos, ela morreu. Ao abrir os olhos, ela percebeu que havia transmigrado para uma personagem que tinha o mesmo nome que ela. Yu Holea era a jovem senhorita recém-descoberta da Família Yu. Embora todos a desgostassem, já que para eles Yu Mei é a verdadeira jovem senhorita. Todos a menosprezavam, incluindo seus irmãos biológicos. Seu Irmão Mais Velho, "Nem tente se aproximar de mim. Odeio caça-fortunas como você. Yu Mei, venha, vou te levar para fazer compras." Seu Gentil Segundo Irmão, "A porta para sair daqui é à esquerda. Lembre-se de não intimidar Yu Mei" Seu Terceiro Irmão, "Ah, não me deixe ver sua cara nojenta. Deixa eu ver o rosto fofo da minha Yu Mei" No entanto, Yu Holea os ignorou. Ela já estava acostumada com tudo isso. Ela focou em sua carreira e em ganhar dinheiro em vez de amor. Ela estava sem um tostão? Huh, tinha uma longa fila de magnatas implorando para dar-lhe dinheiro. Seu império empresarial se expandia da Cidade S à Capital. Ela não tinha talento? Ela até podia invocar trovões!! Em uma festa de alto nível, um dos parentes da Família Yu viu Yu Holea cercada pelos grandes nomes de diferentes campos e ficou chocado até o âmago. Justamente quando todos estavam confusos, seus três irmãos chegaram e começaram a mimá-la. "Lea'er, você quer comer bolo de morango? Me chame de Irmão Mais Velho que eu te dou o bolo." "Lea, toma, beba este suco, aliás, por que você não me chama de Segundo Irmão?" "Irmãzinha, não os escute eu vou te proteger de todos, você só precisa me chamar de Terceiro irmão." Um Certo CEO Bonitão de uma das top 10 empresas, "Lea Baby, quando você vai dizer sim à minha proposta?" Yu Holea: Por que todos estão olhando para ela com um olhar tão ternurento? Siga Yu Holea em sua aventura cheia de suspense, emoções e carinho.

As I sit down to describe my book, "The General's Promise", a surge of excitement and anticipation has overcome me. This story has been brewing in my mind for quite some time, and I'm eager to share it with readers. Within this historical romance, I introduce the readers to General Xiao Hong, a brilliant and fearless warrior respected and admired by his peers. After one vicious battle, though, Xiao Hong fakes a crippling injury for cover from his enemies and protection of his life. As Xiao Hong navigates through the intricacies of court life, he is summoned by the Emperor to marry Mei Xing, a daughter of a humble duke, sweet and kind as anyone would want in a wife. I have to confess, I have fallen in love with the character of Mei Xing while writing her; for indeed, she stands out to be the true innocent, her heart fully made of love and compassion. The more Xiao Hong is with Mei Xing, the heavier his heart weighs down, being enchanted by her beauty and charm. He must also keep his real identity concealed from those who would destroy him. Will he find a balance for his duty as a warrior with this new love, or will his secrets tear them apart? I hope my readers will accompany me on the journey of learning about the convolutions of honor, loyalty, and love that existed in ancient China. "The General's Promise" is an appealing historical romance that I have shared with great pride to audiences worldwide.

When Mei-Xing wakes up in a hospital, she believes she has miraculously survived the attack that claimed her life. However, her relief turns to horror when she discovers she’s in the body of her estranged relative, Li Na—a woman she’s never met. Now trapped in a life that’s not her own, Mei-Xing must navigate the chaos of Li Na’s existence. Li Na’s life is a tangled mess. Nobody likes her and she has no family or reputation. Moreover, all around have kept some secrets realted to her. The powerful CEO Lu Jianjun, wants to keep her within his manor's walls has a contract: He would give her the title of Mrs. Lu and she would not set out. As Mei-Xing tries to piece together the mystery of her own murder, she’s forced to confront the challenges and responsibilities of Li Na’s troubled relationships. Torn between uncovering the truth about who killed her and managing the fallout of Li Na's broken life, Mei-Xing must decide whether she can make amends for her mistakes or if the path to her own answers will destroy the fragile world she now inhabits. As the clock ticks, her new identity might be the only way to save both their futures—or doom them both.

Li Xue, a slave in the Chen family manor, lived an ordinary and quiet life, with Li Yanyu, a sister like figure, while also having a teeny tiny crush on Chen Yi, the cold second young master of Chen family. However, her life took a major turn, when suddenly, Li Yanyu left the Chen family. As soon as she left, Li Xue was assigned to go with Chen Yi to the azure cloud sect! Seemingly to find his brother-Chen YuXuan. However, she found that the seemingly 'cold young master' showed some very....not-normal behavior. Chen Yi: Do you feel nauseous? Let me hold you. Li Xue: Vomits. Chen Yi: "......" Li Xue: (Thinks) KYAAA! WHY DID I DO THAT!? Who would have known, her life would take such a big turn slowly, unfolding the past behind her.

Hong Mei, a fox from Qing Qu, didn't realise that her arrival into the human realm would lead her to meet her fated one, but she also wanted to be an immortal who ascends to the immortal realm. Which one will she choose? Love is complete, whereas eternity is lonely.

Amidst the mystical Sleeping Giant Mountain, young Xue San embarks on an extraordinary journey to defy his humble roots in Silverberry Village. Driven by dreams of immortality, he takes a perilous gamble to steal an egg from the fabled King of the Skies, setting off a chain of events that unveils the perilous world of cultivators. His fateful encounter with enigmatic immortals leaves him with a cryptic alchemy compendium, a fragile hope, and a destiny tethered to secrets beyond his comprehension. Thrust into the revered yet merciless Soaring Sword Sect, Xue San discovers a realm where power rules and ambition devours the weak. With his meager talent branded as worthless, Xue San tries his best to survive. As dark forces and rival factions close in, Xue San must contend with treachery, unearth ancient legacies, and confront a primal rage that stirs within him—a force that may be his salvation or undoing. Will Xue San rise above the shadows to claim his place among the immortals, or will he succumb to the unforgiving trials of the cultivation world? Prepare for a journey of courage, betrayal, and an unyielding pursuit of greatness. I will post 3 chapters a week here

Reborn into her 100th and final life, Ji Li Mei is trapped in hard mode within a cultivation system. But this time, she's unlocked the goddess route. Can she survive in a world of cut throat cultivators teeming with enemies old and new to reach ascension to godhood? Or will she meet another bloody end?

Juga dikenal sebagai BAB, seri novel cinta danmei/anak laki-laki Cina terbaru dari penulis novel laris The Husky and His White Cat Shizun! Sebuah kisah modern dengan sentuhan fiksi ilmiah: seorang pemuda elit dengan sisi gelap mengembangkan hubungan yang dalam dan agresif dengan mantan dokternya. Kaya dan tampan, namun mentalnya tidak stabil - He Yu kembali ke rumah dari luar negeri dengan satu tujuan: memenangkan hati Xie Xue, gadis impiannya. Namun, selama kepergiannya, dia telah merawat lebih dari sekadar perasaan bertepuk sebelah tangan. Dia harus menghadapi dendamnya yang sudah lama dipendam terhadap saudara laki-laki Xie Xue yang terlalu protektif, Xie Qingcheng, yang tidak menganggap He Yu mampu mencintai. Namun sejarah tidak mudah ditulis ulang. Sebagai mantan dokter He Yu, Xie Qingcheng adalah satu-satunya orang di dunia yang benar-benar memahami penyakit mental He Yu yang tidak stabil. Ketika keduanya terlibat dalam sebuah insiden ledakan yang mengungkap rahasia gelap, kecurigaan Xie Qingcheng tentang He Yu terkonfirmasi. Sekarang, He Yu harus menghadapi iblisnya sendiri... termasuk obsesi gelapnya terhadap Xie Qingcheng. Fantasi urban dari Tiongkok yang dibangun berdasarkan hasrat antara dua pria (danmei) ini merupakan seri novel terbaru dari penulis novel laris The Husky and His White Cat Shizun. Edisi bahasa Inggris Seven Seas akan menyertakan sampul dan ilustrasi interior yang eksklusif dan baru.

Yu Mei,a stunning beautiful and kind hearted girl,lived a life of luxury as the Heiress of the Yu family,one of the richest family in Guangzhou. However, due to schemings of her venomous adopted sister and scumbag boyfriend,her father lost his life in a car accident,her mother became a vegetable overnight and for Yu Mei herself, acid was poured on her and left inhalingapoisonousgas,paving way for Xiao Wei and Su Fei,Xiao Wei's mother to take over the family business. But fate gave Yu Mei another chance to change her fate and seek revenge on her adopted sister, Su Fei and her scumbag boyfriend

Su Mei was about to marry the love of her life. She thought everything was going perfectly and nothing could go wrong. Beaten and raped she meets a tragic end by the hands of her sister and the man she had once loved. Fortunately destiny had other plans for her and she was Reborn back to her 16 year old self before anything bad happened to her or her loved ones. Su Mei vows to never fall in love again and take revenge on those who dared to harm her. To her this second chance means it’s time for pay back and no one is getting in her way. “ let go of me you bastard!” “ bastard? Who is a bastard.... I am your man. Am I not allowed to kiss you?” “ whose man are you! You’re not mine so go find another girl to bother! “Hmph! “ but I’m afraid I’ve already fallen in love with you and there’s no way I could bare to leave you now. Whether you like it or not you are mine now.”

Shen Wei, seorang pemuda berbakat yang memiliki kekuatan spiritual luar biasa, dianggap sebagai ancaman dan dibuang oleh sekte tempatnya berasal. Namun, kehancuran itu justru menjadi awal perjalanan luar biasa dalam hidupnya. Dengan tekad baja, Shen Wei mengasingkan diri dan menjalani kultivasi selama 500 tahun, menembus batasan dunia fana hingga mencapai puncak kekuatan sebagai seorang dewa. Setelah bangkit sebagai dewa, Shen Wei memulai perjalanan baru di dunia spiritual yang luas. Dalam perjalanannya, ia bertemu dengan Mei Er, seorang kultivator berbakat dengan kekuatan spiritual unik yang penuh misteri. Terpesona oleh Shen Wei, Mei Er menjadi pendamping setianya, dan bersama-sama mereka menjelajahi rahasia dunia spiritual, menghadapi makhluk kuno, serta melawan ancaman yang dapat mengguncang keseimbangan alam semesta. Sebagai salah satu dewa terkuat, Shen Wei tidak melupakan masa lalunya. Ia mendidik murid-murid berbakat dan membantu mereka menghadapi jalan kultivasi yang penuh rintangan. Namun, menjadi seorang dewa bukanlah akhir dari segalanya. Tantangan baru terus bermunculan, dan rahasia tentang dirinya sebagai reinkarnasi seorang dewa kuno mulai terungkap. Dalam perjalanan ini, Shen Wei harus memilih: apakah ia akan tetap menjadi pelindung dunia spiritual atau menantang takdirnya sendiri sebagai "Eternal Cultivator."

When she agrees to help her friend out in a blind date, she never imagined it would lead her to the one man she'd hoped never to encounter again—her child's father. Her first instinct? Run. But life has other plans, and she finds herself inescapably drawn back into his orbit as his company's legal advisor. Just as she's poised to resign, escaping the tangled web of personal and professional ties, she's cornered in his office by the man who is as relentless in business as he is in pursuit of her heart. In a game of cat and mouse, she is faced with a choice: succumb to the undeniable chemistry that still sizzles between them or risk it all to maintain the distance she's fought so hard to keep.