Counterattack Falling In Love With A Rival

In a world where stories are written in blood and roses have venomous thorns, Jack Thorne—a reclusive thirty-year-old who once found solace only in books—awakens as Riven, the ill-fated butler of Evangeline Vossaire, a lethally captivating villainess destined to die betrayed and forgotten. But Jack remembers her story—every plot twist, every enemy, every tragic end—and he’s determined to rewrite it. Armed with modern knowledge and a heart scarred by loneliness, Jack navigates a gilded world of masquerades, poisoned politics, and whispered threats. Yet the more he unravels Evangeline’s secrets—her buried vulnerability, her razor-sharp wit, the ghosts of her past—the harder it becomes to see her as the monster the novel painted. Torn between survival and the dangerous pull of empathy, Jack must outwit enemies who know his truth: that he’s an outsider with the power to change fate. But in a realm where trust is a knife and love is a weakness, can a man who hid from life become the one thing a villainess was never meant to have—a reason to hope? The Thorned Rose of House Vossaire is a sweeping tale of redemption, forbidden chemistry, and the fragile beauty of second chances. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton’s dark allure, The Cruel Prince’s intricate schemes, and the quiet power of The House in the Cerulean Sea. Here, love doesn’t soften edges—it sharpens them.

When Livia Conti's mafia boss father is assassinated, her world explodes into a maelstrom of treachery and vengeance. Protected by the enigmatic ex-CIA agent Ethan, she navigates a dangerous web of rival families and forbidden passions. A romance with Leo, leader of the Marino family, complicates her quest for justice, but the truth is a deadly weapon. As the mysterious Unifier manipulates events from the shadows, Livia must confront betrayal, uncover devastating secrets, and choose between love, loyalty, and the ruthless pursuit of power.

[Delicate Wife VS Tough Guy, Spoiling Wife + Double Virtue + Raising Kids Daily Life] The foodie livestreamer Shen Mingzhu transmigrated into the role of a wicked stepmother from a bygone era's novel, becoming a contrasting figure to the village's Shen Baolan. Shen Baolan was kind and virtuous, treating her stepson as her own, while the original character was harsh and mean, either beating or scolding the stepson. Shen Baolan enjoyed her twilight years thanks to her promising stepson, whereas the original character was burned alive by her twisted and sinister stepson. In order to change the tragic outcome, Shen Mingzhu rolled up her sleeves, prepared to sort things out properly. —— Shen Baolan had a dream. The man she was about to marry would die half a year later, leaving her a widow with nothing, bound to lead a life of misery. Meanwhile, Shen Mingzhu, for having married the right man, became an enviable rich lady. Both from the same village, both becoming stepmothers to someone, why should Shen Mingzhu live a better life than her? She would marry the man Shen Mingzhu was married to, and live Shen Mingzhu's good life! —— Five years passed. Shen Mingzhu had become a college student, Shen Mingzhu's man didn't die but instead became a big boss, and Shen Mingzhu's stepson turned into a child prodigy. Shen Baolan, who pined for her husband to succeed, was still bitterly waiting for the day her man would rise to greatness.

Hot. So hot and thirsty. Isabella felt suffocated, like a fish dying of thirst in the desert. She tried to move but found herself pinned down. A rough, heavy hand gripped her waist and tugged at her nightgown. Her heart skipped a beat. Panic surged through her as her eyes flew open. A pair of deep crimson eyes, cold and filled with killing intent, locked onto hers. Ethan. The owner of those terrifying eyes was Ethan. "Ah!" Isabella screamed. In the next moment, she was yanked off the bed and thrown roughly onto the floor. "You bastard!" she spat out, her voice trembling with rage. A cold, cutting voice crashed down on her. "Finally awake?" Isabella Wilson was in a coma for Three months and woke up to find out that she was married to her archenemy. She became a discarded wife of the wealthy family, and everyone was waiting to see her joke. However, they didn't expect her to flourish, her love life to be sweet and cute little bun to be added to the mix. Even her ex-husband who has been cold to her began to pursue her and beat up scumbags for her.

I can't help falling for you. you've unraveled me in ways I never thought possible... -------------- Imagine you go to work like every other day, but you never expected to confront an agent of death, an event that will change your life forever. Natasha was having a regular day at work until life threw a curveball—she meet and confronts Drogen, a grim reaper, in the garage, talk about tough luck. And just when things couldn’t get any worse… bam! a car crash. Dead? Yeah. But not for long. Drogen broke every grim reaper rule and brought her back to life, convinced she was the key to ending his curse. Now they’re bound by a blood pact, and things start getting weird. Natasha experiences flashes of a forgotten past—a past that’s somehow tied to Drogen. A meeting that started with fear and death soon transforms into a sweet, passionate love experience that neither of them could resist and she finds herself helplessly falling in love with this mysterious being. But here's the thing, these two were never supposed to meet again. Excerpt: Drogen's expression softened as he stared down at her lips, a rare glimpse of raw desire shining in his eyes. "You know," he began, his voice dropping to a whisper, "I've been desperately wanting to do this since you hugged me." Before she could protest, his lips claimed hers, soft but insistent, catching her completely off guard. Her breath hitched as his tongue teased hers, coaxing a response. She froze for a moment, her heart racing wildly, but as his warmth enveloped her, she gave in, kissing him back. Her hesitation melted away as his touch deepened, slow and gentle, yet ignited sparks through her whole being. His hands found her waist, pulling her closer until there was no space left between them. She gasped softly when she felt his bulge pressed hard against her, her cheeks heating in response. He didn't seem to care—if anything, it turned him on even more. His grip tightened as though he couldn't get enough of her, his kisses growing bolder, more demanding, yet still carrying an undeniable tenderness. Her fingers gripped his shirt for balance, holding on as the intensity of his touch left her breathless. He kissed her like he was savoring her, like every second mattered, and it sent a thrill through her. Every brush of his lips, every press of his body against hers, made her forget where she was. All she could feel was him. Finally, he pulled back, their foreheads resting together as they tried to catch their breath. His voice was low and rough, full of longing. "You're driving me crazy, Nat." Her lips were still tingling from his kisses as she met his gaze, her own voice trembling but steady. "Then don't stop." His dark eyes blazed with desire, and a faint smile touched his lips. "You don't know what you're asking for," he murmured, his hand slipping lower, his touch firm yet careful, as if she might disappear if he wasn't careful. "Maybe I do," she whispered, a small smile playing on her lips despite the way her heart pounded in her chest. Something in his expression softened, but the hunger in his eyes remained. She had undone him completely, and for once, he didn't want to fight it. Whatever this was, he wasn't letting go, and neither was she. For fans of forbidden love, a rebellious heroine, steamy romance, dark fantasy, a tragic past life and happy endings, this book is for you TRIGGER WARNING: This book contains R18 scenes, detailed descriptions of violence, cruelty, murder and death.

Will their past hold them prisoner, will the sins drown the sinner, will their heat melt the ice? The main characters in Falling In Love With A Phoenix meet at a moment they least expected, initially they met one another with fleeting gazes, but could that change? Aeshi (애시) her name means poetic love, but has her heart grown too callus and cold to show it? and Aerin (애린) his name means beloved jade, will the façade he forged from pressure break?

Liu has been having strange nightmares about a person he has never seen or heard before. Suddenly, his school introduces a new transfer, Meng Qingshan, who feels oddly familiar to Liu. Meng is a delinquent. He skips school, fights classmates, and somehow gets spectacular grades. He always gets in trouble for talking back to typical rich kids who bully others and often has to transfer schools. He arrives at Redcrest High and meets Sua and Tian and realizes that not all people are fake. Feng had always loved his younger brother, Cheng, until he turned five, when Cheng died of a mysterious disease. He lives his life with no purpose until he meets Meng, someone he has earned for his entire life or maybe even longer, and he will not give up on Meng. This is the sequel to Substitute Rivals!

“Why didn’t you tell me?” “Tell you what, Richard? What would you have done?” “I don’t know. Apologized sooner? Bought you a burger to make up for it?” Her eyes lit up with fire, “You think what you did to me… you think a burger can make up for it?” her eyes twinkled like she was fighting tears. Did I hurt her that badly? I was just a foolish teenager. “Nita, I am sorry. I was young, I was stupid. I wish I could take it all back and tell you how I feel instead of being a constant jerk to gain your attention.” “How did you feel that would justify what you did to me?” I paused for a minute, finding the words. “I had a huge crush on you at the time. And I didn’t know how to express myself. I was full of myself, I was the school’s ladies' man and the one girl I had eyes for didn’t even care if I existed,”  “And that justified what you did to me? Richard, you broke me. I can forgive you for ‘accidentally’ spilling your ice cream on me, or throwing my due assignment in the toilet, or the gum in my hair, or the glue in my chair but tell me how can I forgive you for what you did that night? Tell me!” “What night? Nita, what are you talking about?” “Remember when you asked me if I knew who sexually assaulted me?” I nodded, but what does that have to do with anything?  The more we spoke, the more confused I became. “You did and I cannot believe that you would stand there and pretend like it didn’t happen!” Nita has spent years trying to forget the torment she endured at the hands of Richard. When her family’s financial ruin forces her into an arranged marriage, she is horrified to find out the groom himself was her bully. Richard, a charming and successful businessman meets the first woman to be repulsed by him. Intrigued, he proposes a deal of a one year marriage of convenience. Navigating life as a couple, old wounds reopen, buried memories surface. As Richard learns more about his wife, he finds that he has enemies that followed him from his past to continuously cloud his wife’s judgement. Will Nita believe the truth and bury old wounds or will the pain of the past prove too strong to heal?

This is a story of my imagination. A strong female lead with a dependable male lead. I did write about this in my old account but I changed some parts for better readings.

Welcome to A Chance with Love In a world where werewolf packs navigate complex social hierarchies and ancient traditions, Cain, a powerful werewolf destined to be Alpha, finds his ascension blocked by a single, agonizing condition: he must find his fated mate. Years, months, and blue moons pass, and Cain's frustration mounts, turning into a bitter resentment towards the elusive woman he's never met. Then, a new arrival challenges his authority and disrupts the pack's delicate balance. This individual, strong and enigmatic, sparks a conflict that ignites a fierce rivalry. Cain, hardened by years of waiting, sees this newcomer as a disruptive force, and the newcomer mirrors his animosity. A shocking revelation shatters Cain's perception of reality: this daunting werewolf is his fated mate. Despite his prior rejection of the mate bond, Cain finds himself relentlessly drawn to the newcomer, pursuing a connection he once swore he didn't want. This discovery plunges him into emotional turmoil. They clash with a fiery intensity, unaware that a powerful mate bond begins to tug at their souls, a force they both instinctively resist. As this connection intensifies, their resistance weakens, revealing glimpses of the deep bond that fate has woven between them. However, external pressures and internal conflicts threaten to tear them apart. Cain's delayed ascension, the expectations of his pack, and the newcomer's own hidden burdens create a turbulent path to their destined union. Will they be able to take a chance with love, or will the turbulent forces of separation keep them apart forever?

**Title: [Falling in Silence] Kim Ha Eun’s life has always been about survival. Growing up in a small, rundown apartment with an alcoholic stepfather and a mother too passive to protect her, Ha Eun has learned to keep her head down, work hard, and avoid distractions. With a dream of escaping her harsh reality, she focuses all her energy on securing a scholarship, working multiple part-time jobs just to make ends meet. The world around her may be chaotic, but Ha Eun has one goal: to build a better future for herself, far away from the pain of her past. But when she unexpectedly crosses paths with Choi Ji Ho, the popular and carefree golden boy of her high school, everything she’s worked so hard to keep under control begins to unravel. Ji Ho’s effortless charm and reputation as a heartbreaker are the last things Ha Eun needs, yet his presence stirs something inside her that she can’t ignore. Meanwhile, at her part-time job, Ha Eun’s world collides with Kang Jun Woo, a mysterious and kind-hearted college student who sees beyond her cold, guarded exterior. Jun Woo’s quiet understanding and warmth stand in stark contrast to Ji Ho’s flashy charisma, and it’s not long before Ha Eun is pulled between two very different worlds—each offering a future she never imagined. As Ha Eun navigates her tangled emotions, hidden secrets, and her struggle to break free from her painful past, she faces an impossible choice. Can she trust these two very different boys, and more importantly, can she trust herself enough to open up and embrace the possibility of love? ---

Evangeline, 42, never imagined love would find her again, especially with John Robert, a vibrant 32-year-old man who makes her feel young and alive. But their blossoming romance faces the harsh judgment of society and their own insecurities about their ten-year age gap. Can they overcome the challenges and prove that love isn't bound by age, or will their differences drive them apart?

Five years of secrets and lies. One night that changed everything. For Jane, a young mother, the past is a minefield of memories she'd rather forget. But when she's hired as a maid for the wealthy Smith family, she's forced to confront the man who's haunted her dreams for years - Christopher Smith. Christopher, the arrogant and cold heir to the Smith empire, has always gotten what he wants. But when he lays eyes on Jane, his carefully constructed facade crumbles. He's consumed by a passion he can't control, and a love that threatens to destroy everything he thought he knew about himself. As they navigate the treacherous world of the elite, Jane and Christopher must confront the secrets of their past and the lies that have bound them together. But as their desire for each other grows, they realize that their love may be the only thing that can set them free. A tale of all-consuming passion, redemption, and the unbreakable bonds of love, this gripping saga will leave you breathless and yearning for more.

Five years of secrets and lies. One night that changed everything. For Jane, a young mother, the past is a minefield of memories she'd rather forget. But when she's hired as a maid for the wealthy Smith family, she's forced to confront the man who's haunted her dreams for years - Christopher Smith. Christopher, the arrogant and cold heir to the Smith empire, has always gotten what he wants. But when he lays eyes on Jane, his carefully constructed facade crumbles. He's consumed by a passion he can't control, and a love that threatens to destroy everything he thought he knew about himself. As they navigate the treacherous world of the elite, Jane and Christopher must confront the secrets of their past and the lies that have bound them together. But as their desire for each other grows, they realize that their love may be the only thing that can set them free. A tale of all-consuming passion, redemption, and the unbreakable bonds of love, this gripping saga will leave you breathless and yearning for more.

When her business and the gallery she inherited from her mother burn to the ground, Nicolette Voss is determined to rebuild—and get revenge on her father. She turned to her father’s rival, Julius Allens, for an alliance, only to find that his son, Alaric, is now the new CEO. Alaric is willing to help, but on one condition—she must be his wife for a year. They called him Ruthless Alaric after an infamous incident 6 years ago. Alaric is back in town, and so are the crumbs of his past. But he is determined to change everything with a wife. He has his hidden agenda. She needs her revenge. But will this marriage between storm and steel survive the heat? Or will deep secrets beyond their control destroy them both?

Have you ever crushed someone as in to fall in love with the person who is far from you buh ur eyes are on him alone join me in the journey of Jane and his crush Joshua

well i guess this is it ... wait why wont this world let me die ? is this some kind of joke ?

The novel centers around two protagonists, Anne and Ella. Ella is on a journey to embark the mysteries of Anne Jade's life who mended the tarted threads of Ella while descovering her own dream and helping a soul of starlight fulfill her last graceful wish, like a painter of dreams.

Liam, a college student from a conservative background, reconnects with his childhood best friend, Llyad. While their friendship appears simple on the surface, Liam struggles to keep a painful secret hidden. Years of repression and societal expectations have taught him to bury his feelings, yet being near Llyad again stirs up a love he’s tried hard to deny. Every shared moment brings Liam closer to the life he wants but believes he can never have. Caught between his heart and his fear of rejection, Liam faces misunderstandings, loneliness, and the weight of unspoken expectations. He tries to be the friend Llyad needs, hiding the depth of his love and the truth of his identity, knowing the risk it would bring if he dared to be open. Yet, as he wrestles with unrequited love and hidden pain, Liam must decide whether to continue sacrificing his happiness or to find acceptance in his own truth, even if it means letting go. This is a story about the quiet struggles of self-discovery, the weight of societal norms, and the courage to face one’s own heart, no matter the cost.

*For entertainment only* Just another introverted teenage girl who faces unwanted yet surprising and sometimes enjoying adventures so hang in and know her. Since I want to tell someone about my life .

When a widowed single mother unexpectedly encounters a man with a hidden secret, she must overcome her inner fears and loneliness, bravely pursuing a new love, or she will be forever entangled with the shadows of the past. Meanwhile, her child is secretly bearing the trauma of losing a father, desperately longing for a complete family.

Fated Rival of the Moon In a world where strength defines fate, Azrael Kaelthorne, the bastard son of the Kaelthorne family, was destined to be nothing more than a stepping stone for the empire's future ruler, Elaris Velmira. Doomed to die at her hands in nine months, he was merely a forgotten pawn in his family's grand scheme for power. But fate had other plans. Reincarnated with memories of his past life, Azrael awakens to the Abyssal Crown System, a mysterious force that seeks to make him the Abyssal Crown Eclipse Tyrant . Breaking free from the curse that once sealed his potential, he embarks on a ruthless path of survival, power, and defiance. As he rises through the ranks, wielding the legendary Necrilith, he faces demons, ancient forces, and the very fate that once doomed him. But the system has its own agenda Will he defy his fate and stand at the peak of power? Or will the chains of destiny bind him once more? One thing is certain-Azrael Kaelthorne will not kneel to fate

In the competitive world of academia, Ryan and Maya are rivals turned reluctant partners, their office rivalry simmering beneath a surface of professional politeness. When a tangled mix of personal grudges and unexpected attraction throws them together, they find themselves locked in a game where the stakes are not just their careers but their hearts. As they navigate their intense chemistry and unresolved feelings, the line between professional and personal blurs, making it hard to distinguish where the rivalry ends and love begins.

Secrets, lies, and pasts will circulate around the two infamous rivals and well-known members after being housed together in a penthouse suite in the dormitory building of Winterson University.