in loving memory of pat carroll

"Missus, time to fulfil your duties!” Mu Yuchen demanded as he pulled Xi Xiaye closer with his arms intimately wrapped around her waist. — It was a meticulously planned feast for the powerful. Her fiancé had knelt down on one knee and proposed to her sister instead. Robbed of her right to her inheritance, she was prepared for the Xi family to throw her to the wolves. As she slipped away from her family that had turned their backs on her, she found him — Mu Yuchen, the low-profile and reserved noble that ruled City Z and led Glory World Corporation. “Mu Yuchen, let’s get married!” He looked up at her, then suddenly stood up. “Where are you going?” "Let’s go. Any later and the civil affairs bureau will be closed.”

Fu Nanli, the flight captain and sole heir to the Fu Consortium, lost his memory in an accident. He could not remember anything about his family, identity, or status. He only remembered Wen Qiao, who had risked his life to save her before the accident. "You are?" Wen Qiao said shamelessly, "I'm your wife." Young Master Fu was confused, but he only remembered one person. If she said yes, then so be it. The cold and noble Prince Charming had been snatched away by a wild girl from nowhere. All the socialites in Harbor City were enraged. All the socialites gathered 100 million yuan. They had to tear off the fake mask of a certain vixen, Wen Qiao. However, all they got, in the end, was the marriage of the century. The wife he got after losing his memory, when he regained his memory, would still be the person he loved the most in his life. If everything was guided by fate, then he would be grateful for such an encounter, that was what Fu Nanli believed. yuan to rip off the vixen Wen Qiao’s mask and expose her lies. Yet, there is nothing they can do to stop the 'wedding of the century' from taking place. Just like that, one hundred million yuan is gone in a flash! Uttering cries of anguish, the socialites simply can’t fathom why this is happening. "Everyone says Young Master Fu is shrewd and adept at scheming. Why did he fall for the deceitful little vixen?!” With an arrogant gaze, the man muses dotingly, “If I didn’t play along, how was I to abduct the little fox and take her home?”

She gave up her dream of shining on the ballerina stage —for him. She sacrificed her self-respect —for him. She forgot her true identity —for him. But even after all that, she couldn’t compare to the woman who held Ryan’s heart. Arwen Quinn, heiress of prestigious Quinn family, realized too late that no matter what she did, she would never win Ryan’s love. The future that awaited her was a life trapped in endless misery of a loveless marriage. So, decisively, she ends their relationship and walks away. What she didn’t expect was that in breaking free from Ryan, she had opened the door for Aiden to enter her life — a chance that he had been waiting for. Aiden Winslow, an enigmatic CEO isn’t just mysterious —he is determined, and won’t allow to take Arwen away from him again. ____ Excerpt: Aiden narrowed his eyes, “Are you sure about this?” “If I wasn’t sure, I wouldn’t have asked,” Arwen replied coolly. “Stop dawdling. If you’re unwilling, I’ll find someone else who can get the marriage certificates today.” His expression darkened as he pulled her close. “Once offered to me, it’s mine alone.” Unfazed, Arwen asked, “So, do you accept? If yes, we’ll get the certificates now.” “On one condition,” he said. “I don’t do contract marriages. The woman I marry will be the woman I share my bed with. If you agree, then we’ll—” “Not a problem. Let’s go,” Arwen said without letting him finish, pulling him into the Civil Marriage Bureau.

Can she melt the ice in Northendell... and his heart? Arielle is the forgotten princess of the Nieverdell, a country blessed with the warm sun all year round. She was sacrificed by her family to become the prisoner of the Northendell Kingdom because of the sins of her brother, the crown prince. In the kingdom covered by eternal ice, Arielle met King Ronan D. Blackthorn, a man full of mystery. King Ronan was cursed. On a full moon, he would lose his human side and turn into a werewolf. Weirdly enough, ever since Arielle stepped into his life, he could slowly control his animal instincts. But great power came with its own consequences. Arielle and Ronan were faced with a difficult choice: Lift his curse or lose Arielle forever.

A person's perspective plays a vital role in developing one's personality. What happens when you realize the world you live in is the same as a Novel. Zero Elea gets a Skill called Parallel Memory which allowed him to get the memory of his alternative self of a different universe. He realizes that the world he lives in is similar to the novel he used to read in his alternative world. The world will face catastrophe in the future but there is no need to worry as there is a main character working hard to save the world. And what about me? I am but a mob character. ======== Discord Link: https://discord.gg/taRUJMkDrc

BOOK 1 COMPLETED Novel Official Trailer Link Below: https://bit.ly/3hLUKjd A MODERN-DAY HYBRID ALPHA-VAMPIRE STORY [SLOW PACE LOVE JOURNEY BETWEEN STUBBORN B-LIST ACTRESS HUMAN AND HYBRID ALPHA(WEREWOLF)- VAMPIRE ] ETHAN PARKER, a hybrid alpha-vampire, struggling to retain his human form to pursue the most beautiful, strong, and stubborn b-list actress KYLIE FINCH who he happened to meet ten years ago during the darkest day of his life. He promised to protect her, and he came at the right moment when Kylie was on the struggle, taking back what she deserves. Witnessing her mother's painful death and being driven out by her father from their home ten years ago, Kylie became an independent woman. She entered the entertainment world to provide for her needs, but she still landed as an unknown actress. She portrays a rebellious character in front of them to prove her worth and strength. Life becomes tough when even the man she loved for five years betrayed her for her step-sister; They accused her of being rude and unworthy. Kylie learned to fight against these bullies and realized that only when she's strong like a hedgehog, she can protect what she deserves. Fortunately, a mysterious man appeared in front of her offering a marriage for an alliance. The man told her he would provide for all her needs if she accepts his proposal, leaving no option; their deal went on. She became his wife, but he has a secret that is connected to Kylie's unforgettable past. A glimpse of her vague memory ten years ago gradually unfolds. Bound by fictitious marriage, she wonders if the mysterious man who became her husband was really her ally or enemy. Would she fall for someone who isn't entirely human? Would she accept him once she knew the truth? Discover the mystery, truth, lies, and deception inside this novel. Special Note: A strong Female Lead paired with a strong Male Lead happened to be a Hybrid Alpha-Vampire King. It is a fantasy romance that talks about the trials and tragedy between two different individuals who meet each other and become a great couple who wanted to defeat their enemies. Some twists inside this novel have been fueled by mystery, suspense, revenge, and deception. Cover Created by Weilan Novel status has been completed, however, gradually uploaded daily of two chapters and mass release two or three times a month every FRIDAY (WEBNOVEL MASS RELEASE) Wanna know more about the story follow me on Instagram: annashannellin

[Female Protagonist Synopsis]: * Mia Ginger experienced a trial marriage. Before the trial marriage-- Dad said: "Koa Jackson is a postdoctoral fellow, watch your words and deeds." Mom said: "Since you don't like him anyway, why not let your sister have him." Brother said: "Shameless, stealing big sister's beloved." Sister said: "Why didn't you come back a month later!" Mia Ginger didn't understand, she was already seventeen years late, late enough that the whole Ginger Family completely forgot her existence, late enough that the adopted sister occupied seventeen years of affection, late enough that the man she was betrothed to almost became someone else's groom, how much later should she be? Mia Ginger curved her lips: "Grandpa Jackson, I will strive to be worthy of Brother Jackson." She thought it was out of spite, unaware that upon meeting him again, she discovered he was the big brother lingering in her heart for nearly ten years. At two years old, she got lost, falling from a Rich Family's Daughter to a street beggar, picked up and raised by a masseuse for seventeen years, and upon returning home, she was determined to become the first socialite in upper-class society. * [Male Protagonist Synopsis] He is Koa Jackson, the third son of the Jackson Family, elegant and upright, with outstanding looks, the youngest neurosurgery professor in the domestic medical field, known by all. Simply because, at twenty-seven, he remains single. All young ladies want to marry into the Jackson Family, unaware the nobleman was betrothed since birth. In his entire life, he need only remain pure, waiting for one girl to grow up. Before the trial marriage, Koa Jackson had seen his future bride twice. The first time, he was eight, she was eight months. He stood by the bed watching her crawl with her little bottom, finding it amusing, he wrote his name on her sole and said with a smile: "Brother will stamp you." The second time, he was eighteen, she was ten. He stood by the road watching her sneakily stealing, feeling pity, he took her hand and gave her a hundred yuan, helplessly saying: "Not stealing is a good child." He's always remembered the first time, long forgotten the second. Unexpectedly, the little girl whose foot he tickled at home always regarded the second time as her life's salvation. * [He couldn't partake in her turbulent past, but wholeheartedly takes on her prosperous future; companionship is the most touching confession.]

Odette is a psychiatrist who transmigrated to medieval times. To go back to modern times, she needed to help Arion, a king with multiple personalities, a condition caused by his mental trauma after he beheaded his own wife. Chaos, silliness, and craziness surrounded Odette when she was dealing with Rion's ever-changing split personalities - just like one extreme weather to another. Odette also had to face challenges from the conservative people who thought King Arion was cursed by Lady Rose, the beheaded queen, possessed by evil spirits, or being enchanted by witches. One by one, Odette found the source of Rion’s mental trauma and she was working hard to fix him in order for her to go home. But then, heaven played a joke on her. She got entangled in love triangle with Rion and one of his personalities. Who would she choose to be with and would she go back to the future? PS: This story will soon have the comic available *** EXCERPT: Have you ever loved someone so deeply? One day you thought the person betrayed you. You were so mad, your blood boiled and your heart burned until you lose your mind. You shouted at her, you hit her, and maybe you… killed her. After you did all those, you found out that your suspicion was wrong. She was innocent. You deeply regretted what you did. You wanted to apologize and make up for everything... but it's too late. She was already gone.

On the first day of college, Jiang Ling'er died from an accidental electrocution in her room. Unexpectedly, she actually transmigrated into a novel. She became the female supporting character whose life was on the line because she tried to steal the female lead's man. Jiang Ling'er checked her bank account and discovered that she had so much money! "This world is wonderful. I should live a good life. I can approach many handsome men, so why should I stick to just one?" She immediately said out loud. "Ling'er, I know you love Li Yan deeply too," Bai Xue said. "Don't make things up. Aren't there other men apart from Li Yan?" Jiang Ling'er asked. "Ling'er, aren't we best friends?" Bai Xue asked. "If this is what being best friends means, I'd rather be a man," Jiang Ling'er said. *** "Jiang Ling'er, what must I do for you to stop bothering me?" Li Yan asked. "Dude, please have some self-respect. Don't overthink things," Jiang Ling'er said. "Drop the act. I won't fall in love with you," Li Yan said. "Please look into a mirror. See what you look like right now. I'm not blind!" Jiang Ling'er retorted. "I think I like you," Li Yan said. "God! Please spare me. Don't torture my eyes with an ugly loser like him!" Jiang Ling'er exclaimed. "You like me too, don't you?" Li Yan asked. "Who gave you guts to say such things? Did God do it? Please look in the mirror!" Jiang Ling'er exclaimed. Jiang Ling'er was rich and pretty. Why did she have to fall for an arrogant idiot? This was her second chance at life. Naturally, she would live the way that pleased her the most!

[HIATUS] "I would crawl through Hell to find my way back to you. Thousands lifetimes, thousands reincarnations. I would do the same thing again and again. For you...my beloved." *** As the Princess of Beast Mainland, Ouyang Xueqing spent her whole life being sheltered and pampered. Being an impulsive thirteen-years-old little girl she was, when human male Mo Yujian caught her attention, the only thing she could do was to sneak out and disguised herself as a male to get close to him. Through a string of events, she succeeded in becoming his one and only disciple. Everything started only with a favor repayment. But when Ouyang Xueqing found herself grow fonder and fonder of Mo Yujian, what should she do? Go back or stay by his side? When the secret of demonic bloodline in her ancestral was exposed, would Mo Yujian still choose to stand by her side even if it meant to go against the whole human race? It was a forbidden love from the start. A human and a beast, the good and the evil. They knew that it was a taboo...yet they couldn't stop. Even if everything ended in tragedy, all they ever wanted was a chance to love each other again. Just like what had happened a long, long time ago... However this time, would the Gods finally give them a chance to be happy? Additional tags: Romance, dragon, gender bender, fluffy, forbidden love, action, adventure, powerful love interest, love triangle, tragedy, important side character(s), mildly gore, survival, war, slowburn, mature, past play an important part Volume 1 - The Beginning Volume 2 - Blossoming Love Volume 3 - The Awakening Volume 4 - Blood, Love and War Volume 5 - To be continued > Disclaimer: cover from Pinterest Find me on: Instagram: delanasiwarka Discord server: bit.ly/delanadiscord Discord: delanasiwarka#1490