Harlequin Temptation Romance

Three years into her marriage, she never felt loved. When she encountered a car accident in a torrential rain, her husband was celebrating another woman's birthday. When she came to a realization and decided to divorce, her husband disagreed. Only then did she discover that this loveless marriage had been his revenge against her. He had conspired with his ex-girlfriend to take revenge on her by trapping her in this marriage. When she and the ex-girlfriend were kidnapped together, he did not hesitate to choose to save his ex and abandon her. Her heart turned to ashes, and she turned away to jump into the sea. Later on, when she was gradually forgetting him day by day due to her health, he held her, crying and begging her over and over not to forget him. Eventually, when she became the music queen, and at the backstage of the award ceremony, he cornered her backstage, uttering a belated apology, "I'm sorry." She smiled politely, "I'm sorry, but who are you?"

'A self-centric Female Lead, lost-in-love Male Leads, and useless extras who will die. On top of it, this world will not be here for long because of that ancient threat. So, what should I do now?' What kind of world was a world of Female-Oriented Fantasy romance? One filled with tinted glass and roses? Life should have been easy here, right? Wrong! Layla had read this book before, and she knew what happened. "Those useless leads left this world in a shamble! I need to do something about it before it gets destroyed. If I am going to live here, I need to ensure this world stays alive long enough. Who has time for romance when the world will end soon?" Her goal was set, and her life was laid out. Layla was going to use whatever she could to secure her second life. Everyone was a useful piece from here on, and Layla used them well to achieve her end goal. This might be a world based on a fantasy romance, but she would ensure it would not repeat it's ending. ______ Note: It has a strong Female Protagonist as the MC. No romance, no harem, no yuri.

Deception at it's peak; a love filled with impurities, which stems from coincidence and circumstance. Beautiful and naive Louisa falls for sexy billionaire, Kingsley Wills, ignoring the precarious circumstance which forced her to approach him on the pretext of being Martha, Kingsley's childhood sweetheart whom he can only recognize with a unique handband. Their whirlwind romance ends in a tragedy but Louisa is already pregnant. Forced to keep the baby a secret, Louisa raises Liam alone, hiding the truth from Kingsley. Five years later, their paths cross again and Louisa must confront the lies and deception that binds them. Will Kingsley believe Louisa? Will their love triumph? or will the truth keep them apart forever?

Twenty-eight year old Delilah Sterling, has perfected the art of being a respectable realtor by day, and a professional gold digger by night. Delilah believes she has her double life under control. Her meticulously crafted life crumbles when she wakes up one morning with a wedding band on her finger, a marriage certificate on the table, and a sinfully gorgeous man claiming to be her husband. To make matters worse, he is broke and jobless, making her feel trapped in a surreal nightmare. Desperate for escape, Delilah demands a divorce, but the stranger—insisting he wants to stay married—thwarts every attempt. Frustration and confusion mount until Delilah hatches a new plan: she proposes they team up to con her next target, the elusive billionaire, Hunter Quinn. What Delilah doesn't realize is that her "broke husband" is actually Hunter Quinn himself. Billionaire CEO, Hunter Quinn, having discovered Delilah’s intentions to con him, had decided to outplay her at her own game. Hunter agrees to the partnership, and together they plunge into a high-stakes game of deceit. As they plot and scheme, the lines between pretense and reality blur. Their forced proximity ignites an unexpected chemistry, leading to moments of vulnerability and genuine connection neither anticipated. Caught in a whirlwind of deception, passion, and power plays, Delilah grapples with their growing feelings. As their con deepens, she must confront the ultimate question: Can she open her heart to love and trust again? ****Exerpt**** Delilah’s eyes darted to the marriage certificate again, the official seal glaring back at her. Her fingers itched to tear it apart, to make this nightmare disappear. But deep down, she knew that wouldn’t change anything. “I don’t remember,” she whispered, more to herself than to him. “I don’t remember any of it.” Blake nodded as if he had expected this reaction. “That is expected. You had a lot to drink last night.” he fished out a phone from the back pocket of his trousers, opened it. “Here, this is us celebrating, after we got married last night,” he said, showing her a picture. Delilah’s breath caught in her throat as she stared at the photo. It was indeed her. “How?” she whispered, her voice barely audible. “I don’t remember any of this.” “It was a wild night,” he said softly. Perhaps she had married Blake because he was wealthy. That would be the only logical reason for her to make such a blunder. There was hope, she thought, as she clung to the possibility of salvaging something from this disaster. Turning to him, she forced a smile, “Is this your house? Are we in your house?” She asked, looking around the bedroom. Blake shook his head, “No. This is a hotel,” he said, and she nodded. “I see. It looks like quite an expensive hotel,” she observed, “What do you do for a living?” she asked, trying to keep her voice steady as she searched his eyes for any hint of affluence. Blake hesitated, his confident demeanor faltering for the first time. He looked away, rubbing the back of his neck. “I’m... in between jobs,” he stuttered, avoiding her gaze. Delilah’s heart sank, disappointment crashing over her like a wave. “In between jobs?” she echoed, her voice tinged with disbelief. Blake seemed to sense her dismay. “I know it doesn’t sound great,” he said quickly, trying to reassure her. “But I’m working on a few things. I just need a little more time.” “You’re jobless,” she muttered to herself as reality sunk in. “How did you pay for this room? For the wedding bands?” She asked, and he winced. “I didn’t. You did,” he said, and she collapsed on the bed. (PS: Cover photo isn’t mine. Credit to the real owner)

No fundo mais escuro da alma humana, onde a luz da razão não ousa penetrar, reside o amor doentio. Uma paixão distorcida, alimentada por sombras e devorada por demônios. A luxúria sempre fez parte da sua vida, pelo menos uma parte dela, Núbia mantinha uma vida dupla onde a insanidade era a sua maior arma até conhecer Taú Nkosi, um homem que escondia por trás de sua imagem imponente um lado sombrio e misterioso, envolto em segredos do passado. A atração entre eles era palpável, mas o destino reservava desafios e revelações que colocariam à prova não apenas o amor que surgia entre eles, mas também suas próprias essências. Não aceito adaptação, plágio é crime. livro recomendado p

Sera and Samael are best friends who met under strange circumstances and have been through ups and downs together. A business opportunity brings the two closer than ever. Join them through this journey and learn the twist in this romance. The cover picture is not mine. I got it from Pinterest. All credit goes to the original artist.

"Ah, Sophia," Alexander said, his voice cool but with an edge that hadn’t been there earlier. "I see you’ve met my fiancée." The words hit Sophia like a punch to the gut. Fiancée? What the hell is going on?The woman stepped closer, her heels clicking softly on the marble floor. "So you’re the girl he’s chosen for his little… arrangement," she said, her voice filled with disdain. "How quaint." Sophia’s mind raced, her pulse pounding in her ears. This wasn’t part of the deal. None of this made sense. Why would Alexander be engaged to someone else when he’d just—Alexander’s eyes were unreadable, his face calm. "This is Amelia," he said, gesturing to the woman. "We were engaged long before you ever came into the picture." The room spun, and for a moment, Sophia felt like she might be sick. "Engaged?" she managed to choke out. "Then why… why me?" Sophia Hart had spent the last five years building her life from the ground up. After her father’s sudden death left her family drowning in debt, she had no choice but to work three jobs, sacrificing her dreams of becoming an architect to make sure her mother and younger brother could stay afloat. That’s why, when she walked into the offices of Maddox Global that morning, she was on edge. She wasn’t here for an interview, but for a deal. A deal that would change everything.

{ deluxe hotel) Katherine woke up under the beautiful sunlight and her head hurt badly due to the large amount of alcohol she drank last night. She held her head tightly and grunt. Memories of last night flooded her head and she felt like hitting herself for what had happened last night. Bause her boyfriend cheated on her, she went to a bar and this was the result. A loud growl emerged beside her! It was the man she slept with. The sight of the man scared her and she quietly got out of bed, put on her clothes and quietly left without looking back....

Sage was a being destined for greatness. During his rebirth as a Phoenix in the immortal world, due to something going wrong, he was cast into the living world—an exile trapped between realms. In desperation to return, Sage seeks the help of an old librarian woman, Khaos, whom he knew not was a demon. Since due to his clawless power and might, the demons wanted a way to capture him and use his blood, the old woman set him on a path to the Demon realm instead. Something went wrong during Sage’s transmigration so he luckily landed into the Divine Realm. After this, he became the target of the Demons, who needed his blood for his legendary powers. With the four realms that existed in the immortal world turning against him, Sage is left with no choice but to make out for himself. “Falling in love with Meris, the demon princess was never wrong after all. So...”

"Raindrops fell over the two silhouettes remaining in the park. They leaned onto each other, providing a warm refuge that nullified the freezing water. The two girls allowed the tears of the sky to wash all their thoughts away, hands intertwined in the process. Love was the only console they had left." Adda has had an overall harsh and mediocre life, with controling parents and lack of meaningful friendships. However, pnce she meets Tania, her life starts changing uncontrolably, suffering a rollercoaster of emotions full of problems that will try to destroy her. Will she be able to find her way out of it? And what will become of their friendship?

Ｗｉｌｌ ｉｔ ａｌｗａｙｓ ｂｅ ｔｈｉｓ ｗａｙ? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When the skilled and seasoned Assassin Ashley meets the seasoned spy Liam she instantly falls in love with him, but at this point she's just a barista at a coffee shop. But soon later their boss calls them into the office and puts them both into a assassination mission together, Liam still oblivious to her feelings for him made fun of her before the mission starts. But he will soon learn how skilled she is at her job, but how long will it take him to actually catch on to her feelings or even return them? I guess we'll have to find out. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Warning: This story may go into depth on somethings, if anything to do with gore may trigger you in some way then don't read!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ None of the art used is mine the credits to the cover art: Alina Iakunina, on pinterest ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks for reading! Hope you enjoy and leave a comment! Thanks ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

(**DISCLAIMER**: I don't own any of the art scene in the thumbnail or claim that it is my own. It is simply images I found on Pinterest put together to create the thumbnail. All rights and creative liberties lie with the original creators.) Sosuke Haruma (Last Name, First Name), is your third year high school student. Attempting to survive classes and plan his future with his friends. Though his life hits its first hurdle in a while when a classmate calls him up to the roof for a confession. To make matters worse for the boy Haruma he meets a mystical being. Who claims that his mission is to change Haruma's life for the better and have him fall in love. Forcing him into a strange and twisted game of chance encounters and dates. Until he chooses a girl and falls head over heels for her. So how will Haruma, known as the Notorious Romance Killer for his brutal rejections. Go through his last year of high school and still live the life that he intended before this? Will he fall in love or is there no chance for any of these girls to change his mind?

Buisness Casual Romance is a dramatic romance novel centered around Ethan Blackwood, a brilliant yet emotionally distant CEO, and Soo-Jin, a driven and talented young woman working under him. Both are deeply committed to their careers, with Soo-Jin leading a crucial project at Blackwood Industries. Ethan, burdened by a rare illness and a troubled family history, keeps his distance from most people, guarding his vulnerabilities. His strict demeanor and cold personality make him seem unapproachable, but behind this mask, he is struggling with personal demons and physical limitations. Soo-Jin, on the other hand, is resourceful, independent, and determined to prove her worth, balancing her professional ambitions with her personal struggles. As they work closely together, Ethan and Soo-Jin develop a complicated relationship that begins to shift from professional to personal. Amid growing attraction, they both grapple with their own insecurities and fears. Soo-Jin’s former lover, Min-ho, reemerges with obsessive intentions, fueling tension and danger, while Ethan’s rivalry with Jason Kim, another CEO who is also interested in Soo-Jin, complicates matters further. As these conflicts escalate, both Ethan and Soo-Jin must confront their pasts and navigate their feelings for each other while under the weight of external pressures, personal health challenges, and emotional scars. In the end, Hearts Under Fire explores themes of love, obsession, trust, and vulnerability, as the characters battle not only external forces but their own inner turmoil.

Traversing a parallel world and transforming into a girl, Lucy Anderson initially desired a leisurely life at home, indulging in food and drink. However, she never anticipated being summoned by her mother to participate in a romance show. Of course, it's all in jest; falling in love seems impossible, especially in her current situation. Yet, despite her protests, her mother insisted on her involvement, treating her like a child. Just as Lucy found herself in this predicament, a peculiar passive heart system activated. Suddenly, she became the center of attention for male guests, creating humorous scenarios for the show. The first male guest exclaimed, "I bought this coconut for Lucy Anderson." The second male guest eagerly asked, "Lucy, would you join me for dinner tomorrow?" Not only the male guests but also the female guests couldn't resist Lucy's charm. The second female guest gushed, "Oh, Lucy, I adore you! How are you such a great cook?" The fourth female guest remarked, "She's so kind and gentle; I wish she'd marry me." Dumbfounded by all the attention, Lucy turned to her best friend for help, asking, "What should I do? It seems like everyone is confessing to me." (Don't get married! Don't get married! Don't get married!!!)

In a bustling and complex metropolis, Li Yangchen thought she would lead a quiet life, but everything changed the moment she met Mo Yiyan. His deep, piercing gaze held an intensity that made her feel like prey, a sensation she had never experienced before. She didn’t believe in the absurdity of love at first sight, so she tried to protect herself by pol Mo Yiyan was a natural charmer, exuding an enigmatic aura that seemed to hold the power to captivate everyone around him. He had no intention of giving up on the girl who intrigued him so deeply; instead, he meticulously plotted to draw her into his carefully constructed game. As time went on, he b In a world teeming with desire and competition, their fates became intertwined. Li Yangchen found herself struggling against the intensity of Mo Yiyan’s pursuit, caught between her yearning to get closer and her fear of being consumed. She realized that she was ensnared in a complex emotional game, facing an unpredictable future. Was it the flame of love or merely a power play? The relationship between t As the story unfolds, L In this suspenseful romance, the encounter between Li Yangchen and Mo Yiyan is destined to ignite a heart-wrenching emotional storm. Every choice they make will alter their destinies, leading to either a blissful conclusion or endless regret. Let us follow Li Yangchen on her emotional journey as she navigates this intoxicating yet perilous love labyrinth, witnessing her struggle to decide between temptation and truth. The vibrant city serves as a backdrop to their tumultuous relationship, where every glance and subtle gesture carries hidden meanings. Li Yangchen is drawn into a world of luxury and intrigue, where the line between affection and manipulation blurs. Mo Yiyan’s relentless charm and calculated strategies keep her on edge, challenging her to reconsider everything she thought she knew about love and trust. As she delves deeper into this labyrinthine connection, Li Yangchen uncovers layers of Mo Yiyan’s persona that reveal both vulnerability and strength. She grapples with her own identity, questioning whether her feelings for him stem from genuine attraction or the thrill of the chase. The stakes rise as outside forces threaten to unravel their fragile bond, fo In this dance of desire and deception, both characters are pushed to their limits. Can Li Yangchen break free from the constraints of her past to embrace a future filled with uncertainty? Will Mo Yiyan find redemption and the courage to confront his own de As they navigate the challenges and temptations that life throws their way, the question lingers: Is their connection strong enough to withstand the pressures of their world? Will they emerge from the chaos with their hearts intact, or will they be left to pick up the pieces of a love that could have been? Join Li Yangchen and Mo Yiyan on this exhilarating ride through love’s complexities, where every twist and turn holds the potential for both heartache and joy.

[ If You Love Culture Then You Are At The Right Place. ] [ Try giving a read to the first 15 chapters, only then decide whether to read further!!!] ---- Asher, got the shock of his life when, under mysterious circumstances, he got a second chance. As he ended up in the body of an 18-year-old, named Asher Blake, who was from the Same World which he was acquainted with. However, even if the world he was in was the same as before, this was a Cultivation World, where the strong ruled over the weak. Armed with his natural talents and a powerful cheat, Asher dived into a journey that was packed with Temptation, Seduction, and Mystery. Along the way, he found himself being accompanied by a bunch of Women, each with Unique Kinks and Powers of their own. As Asher continued his journey to explore this Crazy World, he succumbed to his Desires and had to face tough Moral Choices. Amidst all these challenges, Asher learns that in order for him to survive in this world, he didn’t simply require his strength, but something more than that! *** - NO Yuri - NO Netorare. - There will be MILFs, so you can expect Netori Cover Art is Created by AI. https://discord.gg/t9QBJM5maG Support the novel with GIFTS, Golden Tickets, Power Stones, Comments, and Reviews for more frequent updates. Even the tiniest bit of help does more for me than you can imagine.

Luo Tian, the sole heir to the powerful Luo empire, is a man of many talents. He excels in business, combat, and scheming, possessing exceptional intelligence, decisiveness, ruthlessness, and cunning. However, his insatiable lust for women threatens to consume him. He maintains a harem of a hundred beauties, claiming them as his own through manipulation, power, or abuse. His desire for more women seems boundless, and he yearns to indulge in the flesh of the beautiful women of the immortal world. Upon transmigrating into this new realm of cultivation, Luo Tian discovers that humans possess extraordinary capabilities. Sword immortals can part seas, and fairies gracefully soar through the skies. Luo Tian's desires burn even more fervently, and he sets his sights on achieving immortality and constructing his own limitless harem. His journey begins at the esteemed Profound Sword Palace, where he encounters the alluring Sect Mistress female elders, and disciples. every one of them possesses unparalleled beauty and strength. As Luo Tian rises in power and influence, he faces numerous challenges and adversaries. He must navigate treacherous alliances and betrayals, fight powerful enemies. Along the way, he meets a cast of captivating characters, including Empresses, fox spirits, and seductive enchantresses.

Life is funny, You thought you had escaped somewhere so far nobody would find you, But actually, you never escaped at all.

The story of a woman who tries to change her life but is controlled by a family member and forced to marry a man she hates The return of the couple's ex -lover disrupted the lives of Arisa and her husband Can their bond be dissolved with love and peace

“What do you mean I have to take responsibility by marrying you? I would rather get arrested over marrying you!” With a firm voice, she declared, glaring at the man standing in front of her. The man smiled, inching closer to her, “I am the victim here. That was my first kiss, I was saving it for my future wife. Since you took it, it's only right for you to marry me.” He calmly answered, with a smirk. “Crazy bastard…” *** Azalea's life took an unexpected turn when she kissed a stranger at the bar thinking it was going to be a one-time thing. But to her surprise, just a few days after her father calls her stating her marriage was fixed and the groom was none other than the man she kissed. Contact info: wabi.sabi_1803

Silas Mendez, a 28-year-old with a passion for reading romance novels, never expected his life to become one. After leaving a low-star review on a popular romance novel website, he wakes up the next morning in the very story he criticized—but not as the dashing hero or even the brooding villain. Instead, Silas finds himself in the body of a young, nameless character who has no impact on the plot at all—an Extra. Sharing a strangely similar name with his new body, Silas quickly realizes this world is bound by rules he can’t control—except for a mysterious system that tracks his skills, relationships, and overall influence on the story. As an Extra, he was supposed to remain in the background, but with his newfound abilities, Silas might just change the course of the romance plot he once dismissed. Thrown into a world of romantic entanglements, drama, and unexpected alliances, Silas must decide: will he stay hidden in the shadows, or will he rise beyond his role as an Extra to rewrite the story’s ending?

"No, no, you can't do this to me!" Mechelle looked at the man who suddenly appeared in his room with horror, instinctively stepping back. Overnight, Mechelle's small pack was scattered by the rogue, and unwillingly, Mechelle became the second wife of the pack elder. Before she could mourn the double death of her parents, she was forcibly claimed by the mysterious man. The next day, the sex video placed on the bed plunged Mechelle into hell. The nightmare wasn't over yet. Mechelle found herself unexpectedly pregnant and, holding the pregnancy report, she went to confront him, only to receive his contemptuous mockery: "Are you really sure the child in your belly is mine?" A loveless encounter, tinged with even hatred— who hurt whom in the end? He thought he was in control, but little did he know he had long lost his heart. And Mechelle, with a shattered heart, threw herself into the sea before him. Years later, when they meet again, countless men admire Mechelle. At an elegant dinner prepared lovingly by her lover, he is but a guest. Mechelle gracefully walks before him, smiling lightly, "Mr. Duncan, it's been years, I hope you've been well!" He wickedly curls his lips, "Darling, I've sent a gift to your fiancé. I'm sure he'll like it."

(Complete!) When you want to change the world, the last thing you need is to be highlighted on Romances of Wolf Islands TV Lineup! In a world where werewolves and humans must coexist, nothing is easy for anyone ending up on the Wolf Islands. The sanctuary for half wolves, that only know half of what's going on in the world. Grayson and William are werewolf hunters, the best of their kind, that get a touch of their own medicine when their own DNA betrays them. Devin is a full werewolf pirate that lives in an underwater safety area, until he messes up on the Wolf Islands and accidentally ruins a young woman's life. To fix it, he'll have to do something he's never done before: Deal with love on a reality TV den show. Lily and Jill went from a standard life hiding among humans to a royal treatment they weren't prepared for. On Wolf Islands, nothing is easy, least of all faking romance on live TV! How can they help save their world, and keep their secrets, when their actions are being displayed for the whole Wolf Islands on TV? This novel covers action, that TV celebrity life, and romance. Some comedy, some drama, and some interesting adventures in between.

I possessed the villain of a romance fantasy story. My engagement with the heroine had been called off and I became the EXP mob character who fell to his own ruin. But for some reason, the female lead won’t let me go. ______________________________________

"This is a dream. Since it is a dream, let me at least savour it a little more''. "If you are done checking me out, can I open my eyes now? Is hard pretending to be asleep when you keep touching me like that, Miss Lee''. Ad-Din said and opened his eyes. Maria Portia Lee graduated at the top of her class in the University at the age of 22 years and landed her first job as a teacher at a prestigious senior high school in their town. On her first day, she found herself falling for a final year student boy. Been a novice at love, coupled with family problems she decides to ignore the feelings that only grew stronger by the day. An unfortunate accident leaves Maria Portia Lee running to another city and her teaching license revoked. After 8 years, Maria didn't expect that the first person she would meet after returning to Cosmos town will be the same boy she used to love and there was just one problem, he wasn't a boy anymore but a man, a man that still made her heart to feel a lot of emotions and the worse part was, he was now her boss. Their roles have been exchanged totally. Ad-Din finally found the woman he had waited for, for 8 years and wasn't about to let anyone get in his way of making her his woman. Will their love story continue from where they left off? Will they be able to find happiness this time around? Purple Romance II Paige Payin is juggling between her school and work as a Queen in part-time working with good star ratings but the time she has left is used to fantasizes about her crush but all that changes when she meets bad boy Jordan Attoh and soon their bickering turns into something more but will their new found feelings stand the test of time when the culprit of all Paige's predicament turns out to be Jordan's own Father's selfishness? This book contains series of different love stories that stand the test of time. PS: Book cover does not belong to me. All credits go to the original owner. Please add this lovely book to your library and support me with power stones. catch me on discord, let's chat: @Purplebride #4135. Hi everyone, I've decided to join this year's 2024 WSA with a new book titled; "I am Sabrina (Cursed By Love). Kindly check it out and thank you.

SLOW BURN Love is a searing trail she's afraid to follow. ..... Evelina Wilson was sure of everything she wanted in life, and finding love didn't make the list. She has been scorched and scarred too much, she had shut her heart against it and and any form of its fantasies — atleast so she thought till she met him, Pete Hudson, her 'dare kiss'. All it took was one dare to kiss the lips of a stranger at the bachelorette party she had been forced to attend, to be exposed to a world of unending temptations. She wants to stay away from him, but he has her in a snare. How far can she fight off her temptations, before she gives in to the fantasies she's scared of? What would it take for her to heal and how long will he wait? EXCERPT ******** Alexandra and Christopher. Christopher caught the glint of excitement and expectations in her eyes. "I still think you're a very foolish girl to want this..want me." He told her, and Alexa daringly tipped her chin at him. "Why? Because you think you're going to hurt me?" "No, silly girl, because I will do more than hurt you. I'm not a good man for you, and you deserve better. Far better than me. And while I'd hate to have someone touch your lips again," he grazed his thumb against her soft lips. "it's a truth that has to be told." Unaware of herself, Alexa inched closer to him as if spirited by something unknown. Her face lifted to his till he felt her minty breath on his chin and her fingers brushing against it. "I do not doubt there's better out there for me, Christopher—" She muttered, and his brows twitched before narrowing to a knot. "Yes, there a few men out there who'd care about me and my feelings more than you'd ever be capable of. Of course, they're smarter, more handsome —" "Thread with caution, Alexa," He darkly drawled, and Alexa held back the smile about to spread across her face. She continued. "Yes, there is a line of perfect men out there, maybe a short one, because I doubt such precious jewels would be abundant. They have to be rare." "Alexandra!" "But despite this possibility of good men being out there, I still want you, Christopher. Yes, you'll burn me, but I've had my battle scars already. If this will be my end, then I pick you to be the fire that ruins me because I'll have it no other way." "Alexandra," He husked, breathing out her name as her dainty hands cupped his face and pulled him down till he touched her lips with his one more time. "And just so you know, you're not safe from me because I'll hurt you too, as that is all I've ever known, Christopher. I'll take from you till there's nothing left of you take." She said, trying her best to use the very words he had said to her over that kitchen island a few days ago. While her voice lacked the vigor he had possessed when he said those words to her, she meant every word of it. They both wanted each other, so they would take whatever they could from the other. She inched closer, and Christopher let her do as she pleased with him. She teased him with her not-so-naive lips, and he groaned. He gripped his hand around hers when she broke the kiss and tried to pull away. He tried controlling his strength as he roughly pulled her back, slamming her slender body against his. "I'm going to brand you mine. All mine, Alexandra. And I want you to remember it was you who wanted this. You." He told her as if wanting to drill the words into her skull, so she would never forget. "Alexandra?" He called when she stared silently at him. Nodding, she agreed. "I won't forget." A steady romance with a lot of sweetness. NOTE: I WRITE SLOW BURN.

En Xerathia, un reino donde la magia y la ciencia convergen bajo dos lunas, Zephyr, un príncipe noble, y Valentina, una exploradora de la Tierra, se encuentran por destino. Mientras enfrentan antiguos secretos y peligros inesperados, su conexión crece, transformando su amor en un lazo capaz de cambiar el rumbo de la galaxia.