Adri Carballo

In the ‘90s era, Adrian Cowell was just a rich young man living it up in Los Angeles who had spent years in indulgence and often caused trouble. Unable to allow his behavior to continue, his parents changed their will before their passing and he was no longer able to live as extravagantly as he did before. However, Adrian's fate took a turn one night while trying to fix his bedside lamp which led to Zhang Haoxuan, a man from the future who had time-traveled after being intoxicated, to possess his body. Assuming his new identity as ‘Adrian’, he utilizes his absurd memory for films in his former life as Zhang Haoxuan, as well as Adrian’s wealth and connections, to replicate films that have been produced in the future — determined to dominate the Hollywood scene. Watch Adrian as he rises to be the king of Hollywood, a figure who will be envied by many!

El joven maestro de la familia Zhekova se acercó a Cindy Clarke con un teléfono viejo y dijo—Dejaste caer esto hace cinco años y yo lo recogí. ¿Todavía lo niegas? Hace cinco años, la tendieron una trampa y quedó embarazada. Cindy Clarke nunca imaginó que el padre de su hijo resultaría ser el Príncipe Azul que toda la nación amaba. ¿Tenía un padre débil, una madre intrigante y una hermana tramando hacerle daño? ¡Nada de eso importaba! Adrián Zhekova dijo—Lo que sea que quieran, te lo daré todo. Que se mueran de envidia. ¿Si sus oponentes calumniaban a Cindy Clarke? Adrián Zhekova dijo—Les cerraré la cuenta. ¿No te gusta? ¡Aguántate! Morgan Clarke dijo—Sollozo, sollozo... Arthur Woods dice que soy una hija ilegítima sin papá. Después de que la familia Woods se declarara en bancarrota, Adrián Zhekova se volteó hacia Cindy Clarke y preguntó—¿Cuándo nos vas a hacer oficiales? Cindy Clarke respondió—Desde que te conocí, es como tener un código de trucos. Todo me sale bien. Adrián Zhekova respondió—Así es, soy ese código de trucos.

Lila Collin’s has always lived her life by the books:Top grades, loyal friends and to top it off she had a ring on her finger from her to die for heartthrob, Caleb Wolfe, a steady hardworking handsome man she’s loved for years. Finally graduating college ,she decides to let loose for one night ,Celebrating her achievements with her friends while Caleb is tied up at work . However Everything changes when Lila comes across dashing,young CEO Adrian Ravencroft. Adrian is the man in every single lady’s radar, why not? He was dangerously handsome, a bad boy to the core whose mere presence in a room could make any woman forget her better judgement. With a reputation for trouble and a past shrouded in mystery ,Adrian is used to women chasing him. But Lila wasn’t every other lady and certainly did not have an eye out for Adrian. So how come she woke up the next day to find herself unclad in a hotel room with a mark on her neck she couldn’t explain. And for some reason, she can’t seem to stop thinking of the man she met,Adrian Ravencroft. “Lila, Lila... Lila," he said with a purr staring into her eyes with those dark, unending pupils. "You're such a stubborn girl. No matter, I'll let you off this time. With a warning," Adrian said, flashing Lila a dangerous smile with just the faintest sign of fangs escaping his lips. That deep baritone voice creeped into her mind in the unholiest of ways. Drawn into Adrian’s dark, seductive world, Lila is forced to navigate secrets she never imagined, dangers she never prepared for, and emotions she never wanted to feel. As Caleb grows distant and Adrian’s shadowy charm takes root, Lila must decide who she really is and who she is willing to become. But as her heart is pulled in two opposing directions, Lila will discover that some changes are irreversible. Her celebration becomes the beginning of a journey that could lead to eternal love—or eternal regret. Is Adrian Ravencroft her greatest adventure or her ultimate downfall? And when the darkness finally takes hold, will it claim her for good? One night, one choice, and one dangerous man will change everything.

{MATURE} Two powerful men. One forbidden love. A choice that could ruin them all. .... Bethany thought she had it all—an engagement to the man she had loved for years and a wedding just around the corner. But her perfect world shatters when she found her fiancé, Mason on bed with another woman. Heartbroken and desperate for escape, she finds herself in the arms of a mysterious stranger after a reckless night at a bar. That stranger? Adrian—Mason’s uncle. A shocking twist binds Bethany's fate when she accidentally breaks a priceless family heirloom, forcing her to work as a live-in secretary under Mason. But Adrian isn’t willing to let their night be a mere mistake—he wants more, and he’s determined to make her his. As Adrian fights to win Bethany’s heart, Mason grows jealous, determined to reclaim what he lost by all means. Trapped in a dangerous game of passion, betrayal, and forbidden love, Bethany must make an impossible choice. Will she follow her heart and risk everything, or will she be forced back into the arms of a man who never truly loved her? In this whirlwind of desire and deceit, one thing is certain—someone is bound to lose.

A man who made a vow was the one I had only met a few times and he was my brother-in-law. - Fransisca Indah I swore to be loyal to her, the woman who was supposed to be my sister-in-law. - Adrian Aditama

In the year 2077, the first FIVR Game or Fully Immersive Virtual Reality Game, Pandemonium, has been created. Pandemonium which is the first ever fully immersive virtual reality game made in human history. In the universe of Pandemonium, Fantasy meets science. Where order is chaos and chaos is order. A universe of endless possibilities in which anyone can become the invincible hero fighting against the forces of darkness or a sage which dives into the abyss of magic and so much more. In Pandemonium, the inhabitants comes in all shapes and sizes. Adrian, our main character, who experienced an accident that caused him to be temporary limp used the game as a way for therapy but mainly to experience the new world of virtual reality. He will experience countless adventures and challenges and rise to be the most influential person in this new reality. Join our Protagonist on his new adventure to become the strongest. The cover is made thanks to all who supported my novel. Thank you!

Teresa is a timid human whose life has been a series of unfortunate events—until she meets Lucian Blackwood, a very rich and handsome man who awakens a deep, unexplainable connection within her. But Lucian, an alpha werewolf with a haunting past, is repelled by Teresa’s perceived weakness, blaming weakness for the tragedy that shaped his life. Unable to accept her as his mate, he rejects and humiliates her, leaving Teresa shattered. Just as she’s picking up the pieces, Adrian Daegon, an ancient vampire with his own dark allure, steps into her life, determined to win her heart. Now, Lucian is torn with regret, desperate to reclaim the woman he cast aside. But to do so, he must face a powerful vampire and confront his own fears—while somehow convincing Teresa to forgive his betrayal and reignite their lost bond. Can love and redemption overcome the scars of rejection, or has Lucian's cruel mistake cost him his mate forever? Torn between two powerful forces, Teresa must decide where her true destiny lies—in the fierce grip of the wolf who scorned her or the dark embrace of the vampire who vows to adore her.

Adrian Smith a once-promising young son of a respected billionaire suddenly turns into a drunkard and a playboy, he is involved in numerous cases of infidelity, and being a top bachelor many young women wanted to play with him for his money but when it came to marriage no one was willing to get married to a young man everyone termed useless. His family was frustrated due to all the efforts they had made raising him to become the heir of their business empire and his father ended up cutting him off the family's inheritance. Will Adrian afford to live without his family's money or will he change to a better man?

When a reckless one-night stand with a dangerously alluring stranger leaves Stella Morgan inexplicably pregnant, her world shatters. The father? Adrian Valtieri, a centuries-old vampire who insists such a thing is impossible. Yet Stella’s growing child is proof of the unthinkable, and it is tied to a prophecy that has haunted the supernatural world for centuries; a child who will tear the veil between life and death, reshaping the balance of existence itself. Now, as factions of vampires, witches, and werewolves hunt her, Stella must navigate betrayal, forbidden love, and a war that could destroy everything.

Evelyn Chase has never been the type to back down. Cold, calculating, and unapologetically ruthless, she’s earned her place at the helm of Chase Enterprises after her father’s brutal murder. But her ascension to power isn’t without its challenges. Enemies circle like vultures, secrets lurk in the shadows, and whispers of her father’s involvement in a dark underworld refuse to fade. In a world where trust is a luxury, Evelyn is determined to uncover the truth—no matter the cost. Enter Adrian Black, the charming and seemingly unassuming new assistant at Chase Enterprises. Beneath his polished exterior lies a dangerous secret: Adrian is the leader of the country’s most feared mafia syndicate. For years, he’s been fueled by a single purpose—to avenge his parents’ mysterious deaths, which he believes were orchestrated by Evelyn’s father. Posing as her secretary is the perfect way to uncover the truth and bring down the Chase empire from the inside. But Adrian quickly realizes that Evelyn is not the cold-hearted villain he expected. Behind her steely gaze is a woman carrying the weight of grief, betrayal, and an empire that teeters on the edge of collapse. As he chips away at her icy defenses, Adrian finds himself drawn to her strength, vulnerability, and the fierce determination that mirrors his own. In a world where love is dangerous, betrayal is inevitable, and loyalty can cost you everything, Evelyn and Adrian must decide if they’re willing to sacrifice their vendettas—and their hearts—for the chance to take down a common enemy. "Shadows Beneath the Crown" is a gripping tale of passion and peril, where love and revenge collide in a game of power, deceit, and redemption. Can two broken souls find solace in each other, or will the secrets they uncover destroy them both?

In a world where power is determined by the eyes, the strongest are revered, while those without powers are left to fend for themselves. At the age of ten or eleven, most children awaken their abilities, but for Adrian Clarke, the world of magic and strength remains forever out of reach. Adrian is an introverted, highly intelligent high school student who has spent most of his life hiding behind books, avoiding the bullying he faces for being "powerless." While his mind excels, his lack of any tangible power makes him a target for his peers, and his friends, Lucas and Nova, are his only source of protection. Lucas, with his Light Eyes, and Nova, with her Dark Eyes, are both gifted with Unique Class abilities—powers that only one person per continent can possess. Together, they’ve always kept Adrian safe, but even their formidable powers can’t protect him from the whispers and sneers that follow him everywhere. Despite his position as an outcast, Adrian is not without strength. His analytical mind allows him to outwit bullies and navigate the complexities of high school life. But the nagging question remains: why does he have no power? Why has he been forsaken by the very system that praises the strong and the gifted? As Adrian struggles to find his place in a world that values power above all else, he learns that fate has a strange way of turning things around. When an unforeseen event awakens a mysterious force within him, Adrian’s life is turned upside down. What was once a world of helplessness and rejection suddenly becomes a world of possibilities—possibilities that may come at a steep price. Shard of Sight is a journey of self-discovery, friendship, and the exploration of power—both external and internal. As Adrian and his friends uncover secrets about their world, they must confront not only their own fears and limitations but also the dark truths that lie beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect society.

An ordinary young man reincarnates as Adrian, the eldest son of a once-prominent noble family now living out in boonies of the kingdom. Watch as Adrian embarks on a tantalizing journey, to support his graceful and caring mother and feisty older sister, as a man should, with his seduction system. What to expect: Overpowered MC Incest Harem with lots of Sex Level and class based power system for simplicity 6-7 Chapters per week ............................................................................................................................................ Discord: https://discord.gg/yHBz2SM8T5

“Youth is the hope of the future,” a resonant quote among Filipinos, attributed to national hero Jose Rizal. How accurate are these words for generations gone by? Senior High, the last stage for high school. It differs from other grade levels, which aim to prepare students like Adrian Cabanas for the future. With only two years remaining in high school, how will Adrian navigate challenges during his Senior High days? Teacher, classmate, or family–amidst looming problems, Adrian's only thing he can do is to review and improve for his future.

Kekuatan terkuat dalam pertempuran x pria di tahta tertinggi Ini adalah era di mana kecerdasan buatan menentukan arah kehidupan manusia. Musuh paling terkenal bagi Federasi, panglima tertinggi Komando Militer Navi, Adrian Yate, dan anggota dewan perwakilan termuda dari Dewan Tertinggi, Zhong Yan, dicocokkan oleh AI sebagai kandidat pernikahan yang paling optimal satu sama lain. Jika mereka menolak rekomendasi optimal AI, mereka harus membayar denda. Adrian: Buat apa aku membayar? Aku tidak punya uang, jadi enyahlah! Zhong Yan: Aku juga tidak punya uang. AI: Kalau denda tidak dibayar sesuai batas waktu, selamat atas penyatuan kalian.

The young master of the Thorne family, Adrian Thorne, one of the twelve great families on the floating cloud continent had it all, wealth, power and a beautiful fiancee........ until he didn't. When he returned home from his training in the mountains after receiving a strange necklace from his father, he was shocked to find his whole family massacred by the people of demonic faction. Ambushed and injured, he thinks that the end is near until a drop of blood causes the necklace to emit a dazzling light just as he passes out. Adrian wakes up to find his pursuers dead. Shocked and still in grief, he searches his home to find his younger brother and a servant girl still alive. Vowing to take revenge on those that destroyed their family, the group of three wander off into the night. With his new inheritance, will Adrian be able to have his revenge and be able to rebuild his family with just the three of them? And who helped the demonic faction ambush the Thorne family? Please show your support through votes and comments.

Adrian Hudel has always been the invisible son in the Hu family, overshadowed by his elder brother Wryn, who was groomed to inherit the family business. Adrian’s only solace lies in his passion for painting, a dream he clings to amidst the cold indifference of his father, Wuner Hudel. But when Wryn abandons the family overnight, fleeing from an arranged marriage to the richest man in the country, Ethan Levistis, Adrian’s life takes a devastating turn. --- The cover is mine. The cover is of MC-Adrian Hudel. Free to collect. BL Story.

Naomi Reid, a rookie journalist, infiltrates the powerful Moretti family to expose their dark secrets. As she gets closer to Adrian Moretti, the enigmatic heir, she battles her growing feelings for him and her ambition to win Reporter of the Year. Torn between loyalty to the truth and her love for Adrian, Naomi must decide if uncovering the truth is worth sacrificing everything, including their fragile bond. This story will receive new chapters every week so stay connected!!

Benjamin Taklaw, a Filipino high school student who dreams of being a bus driver like his father, got killed by Truck-kun. He thought his life would be over, and his soul would be in the afterlife. But, he was given another chance to live his again, this time, as a bus driver in…a fantasy world? He literally woke up on a bus in another world as a young bus driver. Grasping on that opportunity, he, as a 16-year-old boy and bus driver named Russell May, is now living his new life in a new strange world, filled with monsters and magic. Along the way, he took in a snow village girl named Azalea, a low-ranked adventurer named Adrian Paulton, who was betrayed by his hero party in a dungeon, and a pair of twin dragon girls, Rai and Ria. They are now his new party and family. Together, they traveled the world through routes, picking up passengers of different races and socioeconomic backgrounds and dropping them off at their destinations of different kinds. Also, he discovered that he wasn’t alone in being reincarnated in that world: he was part of a class of creatures known as Renad. That group has different backgrounds of their previous lives, different ways they died, and best of all, different abilities, skills, and even equipment. And also, the fantasy world will have evil entities and an organization named the Square Order of the Squirrel, whose primary goal is to free the demon king, Malarka, from the seal that sealed him 1,000 years before.

When Sophie discovers her late father's legacy has been stolen by Adrian Blackwell, a billionaire she never knew about, her world comes crashing down. Sophie was determined to unveil the truth and was able to change her identity to be able to enter Adrian’s cleverly eloquent life. In contrast, Adrian remains unaware of the core reason why Sophie came to him, but he feels a major connection zeroed in Sophie’s captivating beauty and unapologetic aura. Sophie’s frustration and anger for Adrian begin to question everything. Is Adrian more than just a villain and a sociopath? Or does that mean finding out how her father lost everything will raise things between her and Adrian?

In a world governed by dynamics of Alphas, Betas, and Omegas, 25-year-old Kian Vale, a fiercely independent Omega, has always lived by one rule: never depend on anyone but himself. Tired of the relentless cycles of his heat, Kian has mastered the art of enduring it alone. Working as a marketing strategist at a prestigious firm, he thrives on logic, discipline, and control. But when his carefully constructed world shatters during an unexpected heat at the office, everything changes. Enter Adrian Blackwell, his cold, dominant Alpha superior who seems to exude power with every step. When Kian’s heat spirals out of control, Adrian intervenes, igniting a relationship that is as consuming as it is destructive. With a toxic blend of passion, possessiveness, and manipulation, their connection tests the limits of desire and control. As Kian wrestles with his growing dependency on Adrian and the darker sides of their dynamic, he must ask himself: Is he willing to lose himself entirely for love, or can he reclaim his independence without losing the bond they share?

After an untimely death in his previous life, Adrian awakens to a startling new reality: he now resides deep within a strange and unfamiliar room. Disoriented and haunted by a barrage of questions, he scrambles to understand the chain of events that led him to this nightmarish existence. Yet, as the minutes stretch on, Adrian soon becomes aware of a darker, more sinister shift within himself. A harrowing transformation unfolds—one that manifests in a gnawing, insatiable hunger. It is a hunger for blood, a craving so intense it threatens to consume him entirely, leaving his will powerless against its pull.

“I don’t care what story you wrote or you’re trying to write, Han Ji-eun. You’re in my world now, and I don’t share.” Han Ji-eun thought writing Flowers and Dragons was her greatest achievement—until she died and woke up as its most hated character, Lady Evelina. Faced with death for her “sins” of attracting Prince Adrian. Ji-eun plans to rewrite her destiny by steering Prince Adrian back to his rightful heroine. "Are you stupid!? Go back to your fiancee, Your Highness." But her clever schemes attract the attention of someone she didn't expect at all. Prince Kael, the quiet, brooding cursed prince who has no business meddling in her plans. Kael is everything Adrian isn’t: dangerous, unpredictable, and impossibly alluring. Worse, he seems to know secrets about Evelina that even Ji-eun doesn’t. "My precious Ji-eun, you're finally here." As the lines between fiction and reality blur, Ji-eun has to find her way through a court filled with deadly secrets, a romance she never intended, and a prince who refuses to let her go to back to her real world. "What the f**k! I just want to go home and kill that cheating bast**rd first!"

Lee Seo-jun was an average college student until one day an accident took his life away, ripping him away from the life he knew and loved. He suddenly found himself waking up in the body of Adrian Mallorne, the third son of a minor antagonist side character in a novel he read once before. As Adrien, he finds himself with a caring but distant mother, two older brothers who find new ways to make his life a living hell, an abusive father, and a charismatic prince with a secret. Armed with modern-day knowledge, he navigates his new life at Tris Academy where he learns all about this new and magical world he finds himself in. Watching as the novel's plot unfolds, he finds that there is more to this world than the novel ever mentioned, especially when it comes to the charismatic prince that has taken it upon himself to follow Adrien around. What secrets does this prince hide? Why does Adrien feel such a strong attraction to him? And when will those rotten brothers of his leave him alone?

"¿Por qué? Solo porque esto no era parte del trato." Adrián, un chico común que murió debido a un desafortunado accidente fuera de su control, fue reencarnado en otro mundo gracias a una Diosa. El problema fue su desbordante lujuria enfureció a la Diosa, llevándola a convertirlo en mujer. Pero aún sin rendirse y decidido a cumplir su sueño, ahora en un mundo diferente, Adrián proclama con determinación: "¿Sabes qué? No importa, ya verás, Diosa, haré un harem incluso si soy una mujer." Decidido a enfrentar lo que sea que traiga este nuevo mundo, reafirma su resolución. Sin embargo, justo antes de que pueda enfrentar lo que le deparaba el mundo , una voz lo detiene: "¡Detente! No hagas esa elección." El encuentro inesperado abre la posibilidad a volver a ser un hombre y cumplir verdaderamente sus sueños

Adrian lived a charmed life, his extraordinary fortune shielding him and his sister, Evelyn, from hardship. Evelyn, however, carried the opposite fate—plagued by misfortune and self-loathing. Their fragile balance shattered when Adrian encountered a mysterious being who claimed to know the truth behind their fates. Adrian’s luck began to fade, and Evelyn was abducted by the enigmatic figure. Desperate to save her, Adrian embarked on a perilous journey through a shadowy realm where luck no longer favored him. Stripped of his fortune, he had to rely on courage, intellect, and the kindness of strangers. Along the way, Adrian uncovered a dark truth: his fortune had come at Evelyn’s expense, manipulated by the being to create imbalance. Determined to make things right, Adrian confronted the entity, risking everything to save his sister and free them both.

"'I don't care, Sarah. I despise you. I despise the whole of you." Xavier's growl sent shivers down her spine. His piercing blue eyes locked onto hers, seeing right through her. Tears welled up as he sneered, "I'm Xavier Adrian. Your feelings mean nothing." Sarah's heart shattered as his words pierced through her innocent heart. "Then who am I to you?" she trembled. Xavier's whisper sent fear coursing through her veins and he slowly let out his usual sinful smirk "I'm the Devil and you're my prey." "When darkness reigns, survival is luxury." Sarah Parker, a 19-year-old aspiring journalist, once dreamed of uncovering truth and making a name for herself. But when tragedy struck, her world shattered, leaving her with emotional scars. Now, she's forced into the dark world of the Sin-Nation Empire, where Xavier Adrian reigns. Xavier Adrian, the CEO of Nexus Tech by day and the leader of Sin-Nation-Empire at night, hides a tortured soul behind his piercing blue eyes. The son of Andrew Adrian, his blood comes with power and violence, and Xavier knows that the shades of a father’s sins are something one cannot run away from. When the two broken souls meet, Sarah is confronted with a side of her own darkness as twisted as nightmare and Xavier faces a bigger nightmare . In a world where loyalty is luxury and survival is a constant battle, can Sarah and Xavier find a way to overcome their demons, or will they become each other's destruction?

In the realm of Fyre Land, Princess Ignis grapples with a legacy overshadowed by her lack of elemental power, a vital attribute in her magical kingdom. Her father, King Pyrrhus, a formidable ruler fueled by flames, has long belittled her for this deficiency, subjecting her to mistreatment and neglect. Despite her hardships, Ignis harbors a fierce determination to alter her destiny. Her salvation appears in the form of Adrian, the enigmatic ruler of Aqua Land, where water reigns supreme. Ignis learns of Adrian's unparalleled power and envisions a path to reclaim her sovereignty. She confronts Adrian, presenting her proposal with a mixture of determination and vulnerability. She seeks not only his hand in marriage but also his alliance, aiming to wield his elemental prowess to ascend the throne of Fyre Land as its rightful queen. As Ignis and Adrian navigate the complexities of politics and power, they forge an unexpected bond, transcending their initial motives. Both must confront betrayals, intrigue, and the specter of war as they strive to unite their realms and defy the constraints of fate. Can Ignis reconcile her desire for power with her longing for love, or will she sacrifice one for the other? Who will emerge victorious and at what cost? "The Queen of Fyre" is a captivating tale of courage, ambition, and the enduring quest for self-determination. Against a backdrop of elemental magic and political intrigue, Princess Ignis and King Adrian navigate a perilous journey towards love and empowerment, igniting flames of change that will forever alter the fate of their kingdoms.

When art conservator Sienna Grey arrives at Blackwood Estate, she expects to restore an old painting—not uncover dark secrets hidden beneath its surface. The mansion is as mysterious as its owner, Adrian Blackwood, a brooding billionaire with a past he refuses to talk about. As Sienna works on the painting, she discovers strange Latin words and a hidden locket, both tied to a tragedy Adrian won’t explain. Though drawn to him, she can’t ignore his warnings to stay out of his family’s affairs. Then his charming yet manipulative half-brother, Marcus, arrives, telling Sienna things that make her question everything she thought she knew about Adrian. With temptation, betrayal, and danger closing in, Sienna must decide who to trust before the truth destroys them all. But some secrets refuse to stay buried… and love may not be enough to save them.

Isabella Monroe thought she had hit rock bottom. Orphaned at a young age, betrayed by her own blood, and treated as nothing more than a pawn, she had learned to survive in silence. But when she crosses paths with Adrian Blackwell—a ruthless billionaire known for his unpredictable darkness—her life is thrown into a world even she couldn’t have imagined. Trapped within the gilded walls of his mansion, Isabella struggles to navigate Adrian’s dangerous moods and volatile demands. She clings to secrets of her own, haunted by the memories of her parents' mysterious death, which she suspects wasn’t an accident. When Adrian’s obsession with control tightens around her, Isabella’s past begins to unravel, revealing connections that threaten not only her life but everything Adrian has built. Why is Adrian so drawn to her? What deadly secrets lie within her family? And what will Adrian do when he learns the truth? As shadows of betrayal, revenge, and desire collide, Isabella and Adrian are thrust into a battle neither expected—and from which neither may escape. In a twisted game of survival, loyalty, and hidden truths, Isabella must decide: will she remain a pawn, or become something far more dangerous?

DING! WELCOME TO YOUR SECOND CHANCE: ONE YEAR TO WIN HIS HEART! — Eleanor was just a servant girl until the day she died saving a beggar from an assassin. But instead of meeting her end, she wakes up in a new life with a strange deal: become a duke’s daughter and make Crown Prince Adrian fall in love with her within a year—or lose everything. The twist? Adrian is the beggar she saved, only now he’s cold, bitter, and trusts no one. Winning his heart is harder than she ever imagined, especially with scheming nobles, deadly plots, and her awkward quest attempts causing chaos at every turn. But as her feelings for Adrian grow real, Eleanor realizes this isn’t just about a deal anymore—it’s about risking everything for love. Can she melt the prince’s icy walls before time runs out?