The Ogre And His Blossom

Sold by her father, Bella short for Arabella, was forced to live a life as a slave that would entertain the guests of the castle. The job of slaves were merely to be humiliated and to have as feast once they became a boring creature toward the guests. Arabella with her fierce attitude had only caused more trouble than good, although that helped her from being feasted by the vampires until her body dried up, the vampires also enjoy in harming her, toying with her, hoping to see that one day she would break. However she had caught the wrong attention by those crimson gaze, eventually being the toy of the one and only Mad Crown Prince of Versailles. Eventually this interest only cause her to be more tangled by the twisted and thorny battle for the Throne. Will eventually Bella concede and accept the Mad crown prince? Or will she finally succeed in running away from his grasp. Why her? *** excerpt*** Arabella felt her wrists stung as the shackle around her wrist jingled from the sudden pull. She then met with the icy red eyes that brood down upon her appearance, drinking into every inch of her figure as if he was studying her, even to how those breaths escaped her lips. "I thought we had bonded over the days we have spent together, Bella," he sang, his bright scarlet eyes betraying the singing tone he had used as it had grown so dark and filled with anger. "Yet you left so quickly as soon as I opened the castle gate." Bella gritted her teeth, her eyes glaring at him as she defiantly shook his hand off her face, "I can remind you if you have forgotten it, Your Majesty, I am kept here against my wish." Cassius' smile faded as he stared at her. The sudden pin-drop silence filled her nerves with tension as she found his smileless face the most terrifying sight. She had always known his fearsome side however, it felt scarier tonight. Bella tried to endure how loud her heart had raced against her chest, gathering her breaths together even though it remained shallow in his presence. "So cold," he muttered, his tone trying to tease her, but she could see the raw anger crossing his eyes. "You cannot run from me. Not after what we've done. Not after what you promised." Her heart faltered. She wasn't supposed to stay in this castle; she knew that the royal palace was filled with those vampire monsters who would kill for their desire, simply to have fun. She knew she should never give her heart to any of these monsters, and she had once believed she would never. But that was until Cassius came. She had made that promise because her heart had betrayed her, and she wished that she had never uttered that promise. Promises she had made to him on the call of love. Yet deep within her, a part of her still crave for him. "You're not the first one I have broken my promises with," she gritted her teeth and looked up at him, "I broke my promise the way you broke yours first, isn't it fair?" "Fair? Then was everything a lie, Arabella?" he murmured, his hands cupping her face, forcing her to meet his eyes. "You were mine the moment you entered my castle. And you will be mine until the very end." She gulped as his eyes shone underneath the moonlight, his gaze unforgiving over her, exposing his wild hunger. Her breath caught, her pulse quickening. "A human and a vampire should have never stayed together. They were all right." "I don't care," he spoke through his clenched jaw. "You're going to remain here by my side forever."

In the heart of Kyoto, where cherry blossoms bloom and tradition lingers in the air, Emily Carter, a fiery and determined wagashi chef, is chasing her dream of mastering the art of Japanese confectionery. But her world is upended when Kaito Nakamura, the cold and enigmatic heir to a powerful business empire, enters her life. Tasked with modernizing traditional tea houses for his family’s corporate expansion, Kaito critiques Emily’s creations as lacking passion, igniting a rivalry neither of them expected. As their paths cross in the intimate setting of Oba-chan Yumi’s tea house, Emily and Kaito clash over values, ambition, and the meaning of authenticity. Beneath their sharp exchanges, an undeniable connection begins to form, challenging their perceptions of themselves and each other. But secrets from Kaito’s family, the weight of his inheritance, and Emily’s struggle to balance her identity with tradition threaten to pull them apart. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Kyoto’s streets and tea houses, Blossoms of Fate is a story of love, destiny, and the courage to follow one’s heart.

When he was engrossed in the Wizard World, Roger unexpectedly transmigrated to a world that seemed familiar yet strange. In this place, the legendary monsters actually existed, disguising themselves among the populace and becoming a part of this world. Starting from a deserted island, Roger began his career as a Demon Hunter. Although he had an inborn golden touch after transmigrating, what made him somewhat helpless was that it wasn't him with the cheat, but rather just a dilapidated house ready to collapse... After a long time, when Roger ascended to the castle surrounded by mountain peaks, he couldn't help but let out a sincere exclamation: “From a cabin to a castle, the house is too big and hard to manage!” ………… This is the story of a Demonic Hunter living in the modern world.

The humble village healer, with grand dreams, through hard work, led the fellow villagers to prosper together!

Cheng foe a man from earth has a terrible fate and dies. Luckily his soul migrates to the world of martial arts and cultivation. Where strength reigns supreme

“We live in the era of this world where technology runs rampant, tall building and cemented roads covered the areas the was once a lush of green grass and tall trees. But still, there are those “remnants” of the past that are still lurking beyond the darkness and corners of every lively cities, away from the reach of human beings.”

The centibillionaire Fu Yisheng never believed that someone could fall in love with another person without a reason, until he met Lu Qingqing at a friend's wedding, and he spared no expense to move out of his luxurious mansion to buy the small living space across from hers, creating all sorts of serendipitous encounters. The best-selling author Lu Qingqing suddenly discovered that her neighbor, Mr. Fu, always bumped into her unexpectedly. Lu Qingqing: Mr. Fu, who follows me like a shadow, what exactly do you want to do? Fu Yisheng: To pursue you. In one's lifetime, be it in poverty or wealth, one will always meet someone at the right time who makes you fall in love at first sight, be smitten at second, and willing to commit for a lifetime at third, just as he had met his Miss Lu. Thus, the longest journey Miss Lu had ever taken was Mr. Fu's pursuit of her.

"Lin ge, instead of being that woman surnamed Fang's husband, Why don't you be my wife instead? Hmm? Your husband here, can bang you until you are broken. Can that woman do that?" Shen Zichen first met Chu Ruilin when he was 8 years old. He looked at the stunning visage of that man and since then he couldn't stop stealing glances of him. Now at the age of 18, he wanted to scoop up this man, 11 years his senior into his palms. But that man was like the morning mist . No matter how hard he struggled, he couldn't grab onto anything. Older shou X Younger gong Age gap

After a lonely and unhappy life in the modern world, a man suddenly reincarnates in a fantasy world of magic, demons, and powerful empires. When he wakes up, he discovers that he's not ordinary creature, but a majestic dragon, crowned king of a ruined kingdom, isolated in the heart of forgotten mountains. With this new life, he receives an exceptional gift: an omniscient system, a unique "cheat" that knows all the secrets of this world and guides him in every decision. This system speaks directly into his mind, revealing hidden treasures and potential alliances. Thanks to it, the protagonist discovers the ways to accumulate power and develop his kingdom.

A tragic love story between two men who are destined to destroy the world. But it has a happy ending. https://discord.gg/cMqPN7WVbf ~#~#~#~#~#~ —Volume 1 [50] Amidst the war between the Silver Dragons and the Black Pythons, familiar faces and voices seemed to emerge from nowhere, as though fate itself were playing a cruel game, tugging relentlessly at Haruki’s mind—almost desperate to make him remember his past. But to Haruki, the most important thing was meeting and shamelessly flirting with the general, so he couldn’t care less. Besides, Lanling had told him not to remember, and who was he to disobey his future wife? ~#~#~#~#~#~ —Volume 2 [51-150] Haruki and his friends find themselves in a typical isekai setting! At least, that's what Haruki originally thought. But soon, he realized the waters in the palace ran deep, and his connection to whatever schemes were brewing here stretched all the way back to before he even came to... Earth? So, he's a local? Oh, and there’s that Lanling Cheng… Haruki: ...God, why is he so hot? ~#~#~#~#~#~ Bright, Straightforward, but easily teased gong (Haruki) x Calm, Mysterious and slightly black-bellied shou (Lanling) #PowerBottom #FatedLovers #GoldenRetrieverEnergy #GongFallsInLoveFirst #ShouFallsHarder #PastLifeLovers —2 chs/day [12PM GMT-6] or [2AM GMT+8] ~1-2k words each —failed to change the settings of privileged chapters T_T —10 chapters available for preview next month —we're getting an artist for the new cover!!! I am so happy! [M]—Mature Content —Book 1 of Qiyuan Series— "In Qiyuan, kissing is an act of mutual surrender."—Tsukiyu

enemys to lovers disciple and shizun a short story inspired by 2ha fandom (:

I'm not Grace Finley. I can't remember my actual name anymore. I'm afraid I might forget what my family looks like, I miss them. I need to go back to my life. I want to go back to my life. Forget my overnight Cinderella status, I'm a wife?! Who married me without my knowledge?! My husband, The Grand Prince, happens to be the richest, most feared and most admired man in all of Valoria. His harsh words don't match his kind gestures. And he has got quite a handsome face. Also, did I mention that he is popular despite being the husband of someone? I won't surprised if he happens to have a secret cult of followers/admirers. Anyway, He is a kind man, that's all you have to know. As of now, my only way back seems to be the god of this world. So I first asked him politely, I truly was polite, I'm not lying! But with no reply to my polite inquires, I proceeded to commit blasphemy on my first public outing, and threatened to commit genocide but to no avail. At least tell me the reason for bringing me here, You damn god! I spoke in a 'very flowery' language that was not meant for children and always cursed him to my heart's content but I wasn't struck by lightning. I seriously don't want this privilege okay? Finally, The story of the body I possessed... I don't know. The only onslaught I felt was the severe head and body aches after opening my eyes in this body. I didn't mind until I learned that I woke up from an incident that was an attempt to take my life but covered up as an accident. If only I could find the perpetrator, I would like to encourage them to make another attempt and cooperate as long as it is painless. No memories, People after my life, a family to look after and a kingdom to rule, I have never been this responsible in my entire life! Is this a punishment for living the privileged life of the youngest child in the family? I'm only nineteen for god sake! Let me live!

Betrayed and butchered by his treacherous best friend, Carlo's soul was consumed by an insatiable thirst for vengeance. Reincarnated into the body of Eduardo, a lowly servant, he vowed to dismantle the ruthless Mafia empire of Marcello Diabolo, the monster who orchestrated his brutal demise. But plans went awry upon meeting Marcello. "You're mine, Eduardo. Why don't you spread your legs for me" Eduardo's resolve wavered as Marcello's seductive pull intensified. "Run, and I'll catch you. You'll never escape my bed" Marcello warned. "I need you inside me, not once, not twice, do it until I break" Torn between revenge and desire, Eduardo's secret threatened to expose him. Would Marcello's obsession endure, or would Eduardo succumb to his enemy's passion? Will Eduardo's quest for vengeance consume him, or will Marcello's fiery passion reduce his resolve to ashes?"

She was born different. He was labeled evil and cold. But they weren’t the monsters the world believed them to be. Rose was feared from the moment she took her first breath—an outcast marked by her strange and unnatural aura. Hated, hunted, and shunned, she grew up in the shadows, carrying the weight of a destiny she didn’t understand. She was special, too special, the one ordained to bring chaos to Heaven, Earth, and Hell alike—the true god the worlds refused to accept. Lucifer was the lord of Hell, feared and despised by all, a being defined by darkness and cruelty. Yet, even he wasn’t immune to curiosity. The moment he saw Rose, something shifted—a fascination he couldn’t ignore. What began as mere intrigue turned into something far more dangerous: love. But love between the devil and a girl destined for destruction was never meant to be simple. Heaven’s forces, terrified of Rose’s power, would stop at nothing to destroy her, and Hell itself began to tremble under the weight of her growing strength. As the boundaries between worlds crumble and the lines between savior and destroyer blur, Rose and Lucifer must face a truth neither of them can escape. She was born different. He was labeled evil. Together, they are unstoppable.

In a world of opulence and treachery, Seo-yeon is torn between two powerful men: for example, the rather enigmatic Joon-woo and, the other hand, frisky and self-sufficing Hyun-soo. when secrets are revealed and people change their allegiances, Seo-yeon needs to play the game and understand who she should pursue and whose man she should steal. is she going to emerge unscathed with all these upheavals or will she sink in the pools of her conflicts?

Elanor, who was demanded to marry by her father, chose to perform artificial insemination to give her father a grandchild, bringing her back to Axton Benjamin Walton. A billionaire who once borrowed his womb to give birth to his child. Who would have thought her meeting this time made her unable to escape Axton? Axton the Billionaire wants Elanor back in his life, to be his wife and the mother of their child. But the two families reject each other because of the past relationship between Elanor and Axton's parents. Elanor also doesn't want to be in a relationship because she is afraid of being hurt again by Axton. What will Axton do to unite with Elanor? Axton must not only get Elanor to give him a second chance but also repair the relationship between the two families that will not be possible at all.

~Updates Daily~ (usually near 8PM ET / 1AM GMT) Other Tags: #GL #Slice of Life #Comedy #TheStrongActingWeak #ChildhoodSweethearts (It counts!) Single love interest Yuri! No lengthy misunderstandings over this fact~ --- After failing to ascend to the heights of Divinity despite all her preparations, an ancient cultivator finds herself not embracing the emptiness of the void - but the interior warmth of a womb. Her memories intact despite her spirit being a merest fraction of her height - and her trusted Astralism unchanged - she carefully starts over from an infant. How to navigate her family: [really easy with only two parents and an estate full of servants!] How to portray herself: [everyone likes 'sweet' kids and trusts (underestimates) 'weak' girls!] How 'quickly' to reveal the power she gathers: [this region is a 'backwater', let's just take it slow~] How her marriage was arranged before birth: [my parents adore me so at an appropriate time I'll just have it cance- oh?] Dealing with an 'amusing' deceit: ['he' looks worried still, but 'he' doesn't have to worry from me!] Confronting the 'boy' in private: [whatever their iffy plan is, I just obtained a husband-wife~] Even in a new life, | Elua er Goltbred | can't and doesn't *want* to change who she really is. A scheming cultivator. A possessive lover. Neither of those things had been a real hindrance to the Peak of Demi-God. Balancing the two in this life - without driving away the young 'boy' she decided would be hers - centers as much around helping | Qatrand er Yecine | find herself... as it is hoping to ease the fiance into how messed up the 'younger' girl honestly is. It's a good thing that the reborn cultivator can improvise with her ridiculous control of an Illusion Astralism - because plans fail and unexpected things happen when you're not *really* a genius. Like her Physique in this life allowing the lightest 'grip' to crack stone... | Qat | (the nickname picked almost instantly!) despite being a little stunted by her family environment early on, finds her future wife to be 'cute' on their first meeting. ... she really shouldn't have let on. It made her | El | kind of vain. Oh, and muscles. | Elua | : I just like looking at them, okay!? Is it so weird? People can have hobbies... - - - > Types of Cultivation // Spiritual (Soul), Physical (Body), Essence (Qi) > Aspect Trinity // Astralism, Physique, Element 'Ranks' Initial - Early, Mid, Late Lower Realms // Enchanter, Primalist, Breacher Upper Realms // Defier, Demi-god, Divinity - Echelons (First -> Seventh[Peak]) - - - Cover Art: AI Text Prompt Generation + title (etc.) added with an image editor. I also tend to do other 'fixes' in post! Potential trigger warnings: > A FL that may seem (to some) like they are being groomed due to 'true age' difference. > A MC that gets a little 'thirsty' a little 'young' but tries to 'keep her own pants on' until the proper age. > A toxic family environment willing to force an unloved child into the role of a crossdresser. A child that grew more than okay with it. > 'Pretty Good Dad' intentionally 'picked on' by his 'sweet daughter' for being a relatively 'minor obstacle'. Seriously, you were warned, average fathers with teenagers. Do not engage your trauma.

“I can feel it lightly.” She said. Her voice was soft and blunt like the sound of a goddess, he hated the undeniable effect that it had on him. “Feel what?” He grunted. His Curt tone did not make her falter, instead she continued. “Your pain.” She answered. “No one can feel my pain!” He snarled fiercely at her. “I can.” She insisted. “It’s Dark, Intense and Cold. it’s Suffering.” He had to admit inwardly that her words were close to accurate. She lifted her hands to him. “Let me give you a moment of peace….” ********************************** Locked away from the world, Selene, the cursed daughter of the Dark King, knows only shadows and despair. Then, fate intervenes. Drawn by an irresistible force, Alpha Zephyr, a warrior scarred by a brutal attack orchestrated by Selene's father, discovers her in a river that borders their territory. He uncovers a truth that threatens to shatter both their worlds: Selene is his fated mate, a forbidden love that could ignite an ancient war. Can Zephyr overcome his hatred and embrace the forbidden, or will the weight of the past consume him and tear their worlds apart? As Selene discovers more to herself than she ever imagined, her world once bitter and empty becomes filled with growth and a chance at Love. Will she warm up to her chances of growth or will she remain soulless and Ice Cold?

Are you tired of reading about super powerful MC? Well how about Super powerful parents of the MC? Let me take you on a journey to learn more about the MC’s parents and how they deal with having such a bizarre powerful child. Their excitement, their sadness, their anger, and their joy. You’ll experience it with them, and did I mention some sweet sexy moments will be shown?

In the saddest moments of her life, she finds solace in chatting with Zhou Xuanren, the infamous villain of a certain novel, through an AI character app. She confides her frustrations and loneliness to him, unknowingly falling for the brilliance of his words and the dark allure of his intelligence. But one day, without warning, she is transported into the very world she thought was only a fantasy. Now, standing in the ruthless cultivation realm where Zhou Xuanren reigns, becoming Ai Rui Jia, she discovers that the man she’s come to love is not just a character in a text—he is a living villain, a mastermind, and a force of destruction. Trapped in his dangerous world as a mere mortal, Ai Rui Jia must confront the man she loves while navigating a realm consumed by power struggles and ambition. Will she find a way to return to her world, or will she be lost to the shadows of his ambition for immortality?

Emily is a bold and beautiful woman who is thrust into the chaotic world of public scrutiny when her relationship with playboy artist Ryan becomes the talk of the town. After a scandalous revelation of her past, Emily flees to Florida, where fate leads her to Nicholas Blanco, a grieving billionaire who unknowingly becomes her father and unwavering support. While Emily rebuilds her life, Ryan is lost without her, only to find himself in a toxic relationship with a manipulative model. Years later, a business collaboration forces Emily and Ryan to face their unresolved feelings, but old wounds and jealousies threaten their second chance at love. As Emily and Ryan navigate the dangers of their past, Emily must confront the heartbreaking loss of her father and the perilous schemes of Ryan’s jealous baby mama. Will Emily take Ryan back? will she overcome the danger that lurks around her love with Ryan?

*** weekly update on Wednesday *** They hurt you, they do it intentionally just to make sure you won't be better than them.  They pull you down so you can't go up.  They drown you so you don't have breath to cry. Fame has blinded them for so long, now they can't see what you used to mean to them. So they stab you and use your blood as the red carpet. And you know it, But you can't escape this torturous life. You know why? Because you still love them. What a waste of feelings, now you can't love anyone else, even yourself.

Senior student Victoria Winner is the campus queen and the heiress of her father’s empire, her name and beauty give her the strength to feel she owns the world. She is the hottest girl on campus, yet she doesn't want to date because, for her, no one is above her, and she is too beautiful to date just with anyone. And too proud of herself that no boys have ever kissed her. Girls envy her while she can toy the boys with her fingers. Until one day, a new guy on campus ruined her reputation by kissing her. Oliver Prize is the handsome and hot Alpha of the Valiant Pack, the most feared pack in the entire werewolf community. He was devastated when the elders asked him to watch over his mate from the Sterling Pack since he doesn’t believe in falling in love, and having a mate; for him, it was only a waste of time and energy. Oliver was forced to pretend as a high school senior student transferee at Zenith Academy, and his bad-boy yet mysterious aura made the girls fall for him except with one girl, Victoria. Excerpt: “How dare you steal my first kiss from me?" Victoria hissed as she looked daggers at Oliver. "And why do you ever feel so stressed about it when I can feel you enjoyed that kiss so much? It was just a kiss, Victoria. Besides, you don't even know how to kiss." Oliver replied with a smirk that made her angrier. "If you want, I can give you a kissing tutorial for free." He said and left her without taking a second glance, and that is why Victoria hated him with all her heart. He was the only guy on campus who got the courage to mess with the school queen by kissing her. He hated everything about her especially her guts, but he couldn't deny himself that the kiss he shared with Victoria was the best kiss he ever had. During Victoria's eighteenth birthday, she discovered what she truly is, a secret she can't even tell her best friend. And she realized the world she knew was all lies. Victoria couldn't accept what she was, and she found refuge in the arms of her mortal enemy, Oliver Prize. Victoria realized her archnemesis was her only salvation to survive in the new world full of mysteries and wickedness where she thought she would never belong. Can Victoria protect her heart from falling in love with the boy she hated the most? Is the Alpha going to deny or accept to himself that love exist and it is real when he realizes Victoria Winner, the mate he wanted to reject, captured his heart? (Warning: Contain mature content on the later part of the story.)

After his abusive stepmother burns his novels, writer Zhen Wo takes his own life—only to wake in a world where women don’t exist. Claimed by the powerful warrior Wei Xiaotian of the Meilan Sect, he must navigate a new life as Yu Hengtian. But is their bond true love—or a dangerous fate?

In the year 2000, dungeons with swarming monsters emerged out of nowhere. While those atrocities devoured the planet, humanity had no countermeasures. At the most desperate times, The Mysterious Tower rose from its slumber. “Welcome, challenger! Do you wish to commence your trial?” After graduating from APA - Awakener preparation academy, young and non-ambitious Lita sets foot inside The Tower. “I hope to receive a great main skill… I wish to have healing abilities since healers receive lots of money and prestige without risking their lives. Actually, any useful utility type skill would do….” Her dreams got utterly crushed. “Where am I? I thought they tossed me into the frozen river. Is this the underworld? Are you perhaps an angel?” bewildered, the man raised his brows. “It was a fun ride; my disciples will carry on the rest. Still, it’s quite regretful.”

Childhood Rivals to Lovers!! Or more like Childhood enemies to lovers!! The two families; Reid and Martson has been ruling ReiMar Enterprises for generations. The rule says: being greatest shareholders, president is chosen from Martson family whereas Vice president is chosen from Reid family. Mira being born into the family of Reid, believed to bring the greatest misfortune to Reid family. Her mother died by climbing the building right in front of her daughter. She was just 8 year old that time. "Mom, why are you covered in blood?" she asked as tears streamed down her cheeks. The woman looked at her daughter, smiled sadly, crasessed her daughter cheeks. "Live a good life away from Reid and Martson. You-- have to stay away from th--." She said, before falling dead. Due to trauma, her memories were blurry she didn't remember her mother's death. Everyone said her mother died in car accident. She stayed in the Reid family, she was told to that her mother last wish was to get vice president position. What a ridicule! She was just a chess piece for Reid family. She thought they loved her, but she was wrong. They were thirsty of her blood just like a vampire thirsts blood. They pushed her, they almost killed her. In this game of inheritance, the only way to select the vice president between her and her step brother would be to win the favor of all board members and determine the fate of the heir's future. It was almost impossible to win the favor of the board of directors. To gain the favor of those bunch of old directors. Because not everyone liked her, but for Mira there is nothing that she can't achieve. To win against her foe, she had to join hands with the one she hates the most, Zion Martson, her childhood Rival. Rule1: Don't fall in love with Zion! Rule2: Must fulfill her mother's will! Zion Marston, an epitome of beauty, arrogance, charisma. He was known to be a completely arrogant, self centered, egoistical, cold-face person. He was known to be a ruthless, merciless business man in the business world. Being entangled in the thread of fate, he was forced into an unwanted marriage by his grandfather. No one dared to go against his grandfather's wish, left with no choice he agreed. Childhood enemies who can't stand each other's presence are bound in a marriage of inconvenience. What will happen when their denied feelings for each other bloom into 'love'. ...... Please Read my book, add in library, vote with powerstones and Golden tickets!!

Since the beginning of time what really stayed eternal?Fortune,Fame,Love,Trust. When Plum blossoms Fall,do traitors feel remorse? When Plum blossoms Fall,will you believe me or believe them? When Plum blossoms Fall,will they bloom again.

The almighty Realm Lord who ruled over millions of galaxies and realms was bored out of his mind after doing the same thing for eons, he seeks adventure with his misfit family of dragons, nature spirits, and world eaters. Follow his thriller journey of discovering new places and meeting old lost companions and solving the mysteries of the world.

Elizabeth didn’t choose this life—a loveless marriage to the cold, infuriatingly gorgeous Alexander Blackwood. From the moment she met him, he made his feelings clear: “Don’t expect anything from me—no affection, no love.” But how can she ignore the sparks that flare every time he looks at her, or the way her heart races when his icy mask slips? Trapped in a marriage of convenience, Elizabeth tries to keep her distance, but their connection refuses to be ignored. One fateful night, the tension between them finally snaps. “I am your wife!” she cries, her voice trembling with frustration and desire. “And I have needs. Needs my husband should fulfill.” Alexander’s storm-gray eyes darken as he takes in her words—and her. She steps closer, her bare skin glowing in the dim light, daring him to push her away. But he doesn’t. He can’t. The restraint he’s clung to shatters as she closes the space between them, her breath brushing against his. Suddenly, his hands are on her, his lips claiming hers with a hunger that can’t be denied. The fire that has simmered between them for months erupts, consuming them both in a moment that promises to change everything. The Cold CEO AND HIS BRIDE is a steamy, slow-burn romance where icy exteriors melt under the heat of undeniable passion. Can Elizabeth and Alexander find love in their tangled web of desire, or will their fears keep them apart forever?