Love Is Sweeter Second Time Around

Cyrus was a man who was born into poverty and had to learn how to fend for himself on his own. His parents struggled to find a way to make ends meet, so he had to resort to petty theft and deception in order to keep himself alive. As time went on, he began to lose sight of who he truly was, which was protecting his family from the cruelty of the world. All he could think of was how to become wealthier and wealthier, no matter the cost. Through a combination of charm, manipulation, and ruthlessness, Cyrus clawed his way to success, only for it to be taken away from him after he was brutally crushed by the poor architectural designs of his apartment complex. It seemed death wasn't the end for him when he came face-to-face with a god who called himself Omnixis. They were able to make a deal that he has no recollection of, and he was reborn as Cyrus Moreno in the world of Elyria.

Liana has always been the outcast—a forgotten daughter living in the shadow of her perfect sister, scorned by her parents, and betrayed by her pack. Stripped of her position as Alpha heir and cast aside, her life takes a darker turn when she is forced into an unwanted bond with Kieran, a rogue cloaked in mystery and secrets. Kieran is not what he seems. Beneath his rugged exterior lies a powerful secret, one that could shatter everything Liana thought she knew about her world. Bound together by circumstances beyond their control, their initial hatred ignites into an undeniable, dangerous passion. As their fates intertwine, old wounds resurface, enemies plot in the shadows, and loyalty is tested. Liana must decide whether to trust Kieran or let her anger and betrayal consume her. But with everything at stake—her family, her pack, and her future—she must find the strength to rise, even if it means facing the darkest parts of herself. Can Liana reclaim her destiny, or will the weight of her past drag her under?

Daren Sajwan was the only child raised amidst the royal habits of his wealthy father. First, he stubbornly insisted on marrying a young girl of his own choice, and later, without any hesitation, he indulged in an affair with another woman. As a result, his marriage inevitably hit a rough patch. But when he, in turn, was deceived in the same way he had betrayed his wife, he lost his mind. So much so that this immoral, wayward, and unethical man ignored even his own premonitions—his déjà vu.

Amy, a typical New Yorker, has a life like a tightly - wound clock because of her busy job at the United Nations - precise yet exhausting. She is a person who is rational to the core. Superstitions about ghosts and gods, in her opinion, are like fairy tales for coaxing children, and sweet - talking is like cheap perfume, pungent and hypocritical. On that day, the heavy pressure of work made Amy feel breathless. She returned to her apartment where she lived alone, like a robot with its battery drained. Her only thought was to throw herself onto the bed and isolate herself from the whole world with the quilt. However, midnight, like a mysterious incantation, disrupted her plan. The old radio in the room cabinet made a strange beeping sound, and then a faint cry for help came: "Help... " Amy's heart suddenly tightened. Despite the mixture of fatigue and fear within her, her curiosity still made her ask the radio, "Who are you?" "I'm Tom. I'm being chased by a serial killer. I'm hiding in an abandoned warehouse. He'll find me soon... " The boy's voice was full of fear. Without the slightest hesitation, Amy immediately called the police. A rescue across time, of love and redemption, thus began.

An action-packed, expandable race that starts in Hollywood, ends in Spain, and later continues. Racing teams partner up and then race from state to state, country to country, and continent to continent, trying to get ahead of the other racers so they can win. If something terrible happens to a racing team, they might get disqualified from the race and then get replaced with another team, but they might be seen again and then get let back in the race.

This is a collection of short stories . Some will be translated. Some I will write myself. There will be some stories which will resemble some true incidents. There will be horror, thriller, slice of life, sci-fi, crime etc. I will include both male and female leads. Many of the stories will be from my country . I will include the name of the author at the end of each story if I find them. I'll try toput the link to their page if I can find it. If any author wants me to remove their work let me know.

There is a girl I love, beyond measure, her name whispered in my every prayer. I sacrificed everything for her, and now I depart, my final act dedicated to her. In a realm beyond this life, if our souls should meet once more I pray earnestly for one thing—may the Divine decree that we never again walk the same path. Then why? “Excuse me? If you're done, can I use the tap?” Why did our path across again? If our fate was predetermined, why had I been granted this second chance? Why!? Why was I transported back to the past!?

[WARNING: 18+ Content! Viewer Discretion Advised] Liam Phobus Ito. A human from a highly advanced civilization was reincarnated as the weakest hero in another world, but as useless as he was, that didn't stop him from becoming an inventor to use against the demon lord in his world, that is until he went adventuring with his companions and died by one of them. But once reincarnating again in another world he realized there was no magic to use or electricity and minerals to invent with! How will Liam cope with this new world, will it be kind to him or will it betray him once more?

"I hate you Clyde Lara" A love story starting with love, drama and romance but guided and overruled by the past,they can't be together. Clyde Lara is a successful business lady whom fell in love with Julia who had an hidden identity.Their love story was the definition of a perfect one but Julia's past entails them to stay away from each other. Love between them later turns into hatred and they both despise each other to the core leaving an unending grudge and pain in their hearts. Years Later, Julia later finds out the dark truth behind his painful past but by this time, Clyde had lost her memory and had relocated to another country. He kept on searching crazily for her day by day in order to complete his unfinished love story. Find out by downloading this lovely book.

He was about to join the beta test on the newest VR games, Second World. But an anomaly threw him into a world with familiar rules, a rule he usually only experienced in a game. Now he must use his past gaming experience in this new world. It was no longer a game, it was survival! A strive to reach the highest level possible. Equipped with dual-class of melee and magic user, Jack was set on the path to become the strongest character in this brave new world.

Gu Chu Yin was the country's richest woman, powerful, brilliant, and untouchable. Until she was murdered. When she opened her eyes again, she was in the body of a fat, ridiculed girl… fifteen years in the past. Everyone sneered at her. Useless. Ugly. A failure with no future. Too bad they had no idea who they were dealing with. The girl they mocked for bad grades? The dean of a top medical school scoffed, "Are you talking about Miss Gu Chu Yin, who won first place in science and technology?" The so-called "worthless" perfume maker? The CEO of a luxury fragrance brand smirked, "I heard someone say our chairman is useless?" The skincare products they were fighting over? A cosmetics giant laughed, "Our chairman developed them herself." And when someone dared to insult her, a cold voice cut through the crowd, heir to the most powerful family in the city. "Who said anything about my wife?" The crowd froze. Then, realization hit them like a truck. "Boss, we were wrong..."

Layla Nightshade, a rising star in the acting world, is determined to become one of the greatest actresses. Her journey is fueled by her admiration for Zaya Swanson, a top model with a mysterious, icy heart. Two years after their first encounter, fate brings them together again when Zaya is forced to take on a lead role in a movie alongside Layla. As they navigate the challenges of the film set, Layla’s warmth begins to melt Zaya’s defenses. However, Zaya’s reluctance to engage in romantic scenes and her disdain for acting create tension. Layla is determined to uncover the reasons behind Zaya’s cold demeanor and help her rediscover the joy in life and love.

Amid loss, she clings to hope for a fresh start, regret and longing in her voice. Tragedy stole her family, pain remains. Determined, she yearns to rewrite time, mend the past, and reunite with her husband.

Han Yue Ling, a peerless beauty with a great personality, but she carries a lot of secrets. She loved a man for 10 years, but on the day of her wedding, fate decided to play a cruel joke on her and take the man away. Three years later, she decides to move away. She stumbles upon Lu Tian, the ruthless and cold CEO of Lu Corps. Thinking it was just an accident, she stumbles upon him again and again. Before she knew it, the man is already living with her! Is this an unexpected second chance at love? Will she be able to love again? ------------------ [Note to readers: Please be courteous towards other readers. If you don't like this novel, feel free to move on to the next one. Thank you, author.]

A Twentieth Century Werewolf Romance Story. You had only been asleep for some days and to me felt like years. It felt like forever waiting for you to just open your eyes and look at me. Now that you have finally awoken, I can't still be with you. I want you to know that while you were asleep, all I thought about was you. I rode down memory lane.~ Jack. A politician's son and a loving human girl meets in a world ruled by a secret Werewolfhood. The wreckless rich boy meets a human girl but does their story end with her being human? Jack promises to be loving this time. In Love In This Time ~ *** The book starts with a girl going into the woods for a reason unknown.., while her supposed husband stayed in a pub drinking. In the morning he goes to see Lyya, the girl in the hospital. His father's Beta, Charles, informs Jack, the Alpha's son, that his father wants to meet with him. There, at his father's office he's informed that he is getting married to Clarissa Barrington; a daughter of another Alpha and also his ex-girlfriend.

With great power... COMES GREAT BI-... ehrm great responsiblity... 'this is a take on a dream i had a long time ago when i was struggeling with some stuff, but since then ive been fascinated by the idea.' roughly spoken its abt a kid getting great powers, but the only one who got them in a world of monsters, atleast for now... oh btw ive never written before and i do this for fun haha

First love doesn't always end with a happy ending. For the happiness of the woman he loves, he wilingly let her go to another man. Since then, his heart is closed and love is only a game of feelings for him. Why should he waste his time by falling in love with someone else? Their first meeting started with a blind date where she stood him up. Fate decided to mess with their lives and they met again when she applied for a job at his company. There is no doubt that they feel something for each other, but would she be able to open his heart for love this time? After all, it is not easy to compete with the woman he has loved in his heart for 10 years. Excerpt: She stared into his eyes. "No matter how much you loved her in the past, from now on, there will only be me in your world. The unique me who will make you happy and make you forget the past. Wei Zhengsheng, I know you like me, and I hope you'll be satisfied with my existence." •••••• This is a continuation/sequel to My Little Sweet Wife, involving two secondary characters in there. Can be read as a stand-alone book, but for a better understanding, please read Book 1. • • • • English is not my first language, so please expect some grammatical errors in this book. Cover picture is not mine. Credits to the owner. • • • • Cherryiako's other books: » My Little Sweet Wife [Completed] » Sweet Beauty [Completed]

#Married #Office Romance Jerica Evans, a devoted wife and clerk at City Hall, feels her world slowly unraveling as the cracks in her once-loving marriage deepen. Her husband, Jared, a high-powered lawyer with a fierce courtroom reputation known as "The Siberian Beast," has grown distant, and his cold demeanor leaves Jerica questioning everything. Once the pillar of her life, Jared now feels like a stranger, more lighthouse than man—steady but unreachable, leaving Jerica adrift in loneliness and suspicion. When she catches him leaving work early with a mysterious woman in a red dress, her world shatters. As she balances her growing suspicion with the suspicious arrival of Harold Braddock, Jerica's former flame, the lines between loyalty, betrayal, and her own desires blur. Her once steady life spirals as her husband’s frosty demeanor and her own emotional wounds collide. As the emotional distance between her and Jared widens, Jerica must decide whether to fight for a love that seems to have slipped away—or walk away from the man who once completed her. What will she decide? What is Jared's secret? Was their marriage truly over? Has she truly stopped loving him? This is a heartstring-pulling journey of love, pride, and the devastating cost of hidden truths and unspoken desires, where one woman must decide if she’ll fight for the man she married or leave him behind to save herself. Please support the book by voting. Leave reviews and tell me what you feel in the comments.

Eiji Takae is a 16 year old boy has full confidence he can protect the people he loves, fully takes the role of his father.

Serena is a sunny girl who grew up in an orphanage. She got dumped by her first boyfriend on her birthday. She meets Jaehyun who was also going through something similar.She’s an artist and he’s a CEO. She agreed to his marriage proposal with the mindset of - If not for love then for money.But she had a secret she didn’t want Jaehyun to know about her.

"Why did you do that? Why the hell did you do that? Didn't I tell you to stop bothering me? I don't like you and how many times do I have to shout it in front of you just to make you understand that I don't like you? I don't love you and that's the last thing I will ever do!" They say words cut deeper and harder than knives. A knife can be pulled out but words are embedded into our soul. It leaves unseen and long-lasting scars. But guess what? She knew it, yet she wanted to take a sip of her sorrows and drink from her trapped bleeding heart. ~~~~~~~~°~~~~~~~~°~~~~~~~~°~~~~~~~~ It all started 8 years ago when she met him and fell in love with him. The problem was that he already has a girlfriend and he doesn't like her. But a stubborn and spoiled brat Samantha Soriano couldn't accept it. So she made a decision and planned everything to make Luke Marcuz Williams her man. But fate didn't seem to cooperate with her stupid plan as it failed her, in which she ended up trapped with him in an arranged marriage. A marriage wherein everyone's eyes were perfect, full of love and respect, but in reality, it seemed like hell. He made her life a living hell. They didn't know that behind those smiles painted on her lips, tears flowed silently... and behind those laughs she was sharing, pain and sorrow were hidden carefully. Until she learned to let go and learned the truth that he will never start loving her, no matter what she does. But... What if everything suddenly changed after four years? What if he started showing the care and love he should have done 4 years ago, will she be willing to forget everything that happened and leave them behind? And if she realizes she has never really forgotten him, will she be willing to give him a chance this time or will she be ready to be with the man who once caused her pain?

The story intertwines historical romance with a modern-day quest, as Sophia and Liam uncover the truth about Eleanor’s fate and face their own challenges, learning that love—whether past or present—requires courage, trust, and sacrifice.

Hikaru, an average salary-man and the epitome of a model Japanese husband, lives a monotonous life of work and responsibility. One evening, while dozing on the train ride home, fate takes a twisted turn. An accident shatters his mundane existence, and he wakes up to find himself in a completely different world… now in the body of a young man. Claiming an unusual skill called Internet Web Surfing, Hikaru discovers he can order anything from Earth, be it tools, food, or weapons, and have it delivered to this new world. Armed with this overpowered ability, he decides it's time for a fresh start. No more playing the obedient, goody-two-shoes husband. This is his second chance, and he’s going to seize it unapologetically. Unshackled from the rules and expectations of his previous life, Hikaru embarks on a hedonistic journey of pleasure and power. Not even strict doctrines, awkward surprises, or ancient taboos will stop him from indulging in his desires and conquering everything—and everyone—he sets his sights on. **** Amateur writer so please ignore my grammar. It's kind of like wish fulfillment, so MC will not be facing tense situation and betrays and stuff. There will be NTR but MC will be the one doing the did always. No questionable things, all normal 18+ kinks. I am a big believer in enjoyment on both sides, so the erotic scenes will never be one sided.

Lysander Argent, seorang petinju muda berbakat, meninggal dalam pertandingan terakhirnya dan bereinkarnasi sebagai Lyran Argent di dunia fantasi bernama Daratan Misteri. Dalam tubuh baru ini, ia harus beradaptasi dengan kehidupan bangsawan, menghadapi diskriminasi karena sihirnya yang dianggap lemah, dan membuktikan dirinya di Akademi Astra Veritas. Dengan memadukan seni bela diri modern dan sihir, Lyran diam-diam melatih diri di tempat rahasia, Hutan Astral, hingga menguasai kekuatan baru. Di tengah intrik keluarga, konflik perang, dan rahasia besar dunia, Lyran bertekad melampaui semua tantangan dan menjadi legenda yang tak tergoyahkan.