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Alicia Rosalyn Von Heist is the youngest daughter of King Edward of Alvannia. She is an illegitimate child born from a maid in the castle her father has fancied. After her mother died when she was young her father took her home and ‘adopted’ her. Because of her low birth and illegitimacy she was neglected by her father the king and bullied by her stepmother the queen and her step-siblings. When she was 16 years old a war broke out with the neighboring country of Grandcrest. The war lasted for two long years and the two countries have made a truce at the end. The Grandcest empire demanded a princess to be married to the young king. It is said that the king of Grandcrest specifically asked for the hand of Alicia. Alicia was 18 years old when she was sent to Grandcrest as the fiancee of the young king who was said to be a cold blooded evil tyrant, King Regaleon of the Grandcrest empire. Note: Cover photo from Pinterest. Thanks to my content editor Val for making this. Picture is from the novel Return of the Female Knight4.8
After her cruel death, Xiaofei finds herself alive again inside the body of a beautiful young lady from the noble Lin family owning the same name as her. She was blessed with a peerless face, worthy of winning every men's heart and gaining women's envy in her previous life. But she foolishly fell in love with the prince, destined to die a painful death at the hands of her own beloved people. In this new life and body, evil schemes and scandals won't let her escape even after her rebirth hence, she starts to do the same and shall be evil and ruthless to those who went against her. Men and women needs to be bought. Golden Throne has to be passed over. Empire must be conquered and torched down. And hearts needs to be snatched. Xiaofei swears to overturn the world and slay her enemy. With a cruel era like this, one can only forcibly try to make a shell and protect oneself from harm. Xiaofei must guard her heart. However, who would have thought that a man full of viciousness and have an arrogance that could pierce the sky would suddenly barge into Xiaofei's life? And would shamelessly whisper next to her ear, "My wife's enemy is my enemy and my wife's wish is also my wish. However, I also have another wish that only my wife could grant for me." "That is to have my wife for breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner." Xiaofei: "......" .... Note: This novel is an ORIGINAL story by (Poisonlily) Disclaimer: The character(s) on the cover is NOT MINE and all credits will be given to the Owner/Artist. (I only edited the picture)4.8
[Warning: Mature Content.] "What do you want from me?" "Everything. Your soul, your body, your heart, but above all, I want you. Come to me, and you will be sheltered from every storm and hurricane that might come our way." - - - - - Like every pitiful protagonist, Xueyue's life was riddled with unfortunate events. An aloof birth mother? Check. A crazy father? Check. An older sister with a superior complex?Double-check! Through a twist of unfortunate events, Xueyue was sentenced to death by beating. And no, she did not reincarnate to a better life. Offered the opportunity to have a new identity, Xueyue eventually found herself colliding paths with a mischievous and fearsome, but devilishly handsome Commander who'd stop at nothing to acquire her heart. Will he succeed in doing so? Sly. Vicious. Ruthless. The very whisper of his name was enough for soldiers to abandon their weapon and armor in the battlefield. Yet, this merciless Commander found himself on wits-end with a sharp-tongued woman that turned his entire world into beautiful chaos. Many say love is a fleeting emotion, but to them, love is a constant devotion. - - - - - Note: This is an ORIGINAL story, and not a translation. This book is 500+ chapters because it is a combination of the entire volume (4-5 books) in one! All rights reserved. Amazing Editors: Swaning, Ketaki, filledelisle Author's IG: @xincerely_author Warning: There will be minor cursing in the story.4.9
Theodora was the Queen of Polis, a city-state that lost the war against the most powerful empire in the continent. She is sure that they'll execute her immediately but, somehow, she survives the meeting with the Emperor, and she finds herself... Married? Tossed in a new world without connections and allies, she has to either accept her fate or lose the chance to help her people once again. She soon finds out that her new husband knows more about her than she does herself, and that his purposes are often far from what she expects. A fallen queen that doesn't know how to be anything else. A handsome Duke who's the cause of her ruin. And their efforts to find some happiness in a marriage that's been forced on them. WARNING: there are contents not suitable for a sensitive audience. The smut scenes are half-censored at the beginning, but the amount and details will increase after a few dozen chapters (according to the Queen's mood .-. ) *** From the story: «You did it on purpose! You wanted me to know that you had other women!» «No,» he denies, shaking his head. «I wanted you to think that. But I really am loyal to my Duchess. There isn't any other woman in my heart.» «And in your bed?» «Since I am the one coming to you, my bed is actually empty. There is no woman in it. At all times.» «You don't need a bed to have an illegal relationship.» «Duchess, are you suggesting something? Where do you want to...» *** Proofread by: Pascal_Hoareau I do not own the copyrights of the image used in the cover. If the original artist would like me to take it down, please contact me and let me know4.7
“Future will only set in stone when it becomes the present.” Wei Liuying is a concubine daughter in Prime Minister’s Residence. A lowly existence with barely anyone who cares for her. She had to rely on her wits and manipulate others to stay alive. When the main daughter suddenly changed overnight, the others were dragged to keep up with her pace. Wei Liuying was no exception, and she had to adapt to the sudden power structure’s shift inside the residence. The main daughter laughed and looked at her with contempt, “Trying to scheme at me who knows everything like the back of my hand? You’re nothing more than a villain who’ll die a miserable death.” When the only one who cared for her was harmed by her father and so-called family, Wei Liuying laughed to Heaven as tears trailed on her cheek. “If you truly wish for me to be the villain, fine. I’ll be one.” In the midst of the raging flames of succession’s war and rebellions, Wei Liuying had to stand up for herself and fight for her survival. ... Story set in fictional world with similar culture to Ancient China. Join the discord to chat with the author and other readers: https://discord.gg/pBy2wGB If you like my writing, I would really appreciate it if you can support me through either one of these: Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/sorahana2 ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/sorahana Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sorahana4.9
[Mature content] The King gets what he wants, always. “He's very rough." A mistress whispers to the woman standing beside her. “He’s inhuman, breeds a new kink everyday. I was so close to being chosen last week." Another mumbles. “Never make eye contact with him, he hates it.” The middle aged lady whispers in my ear, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear. -x- The embodiment of Ruthless, Vain, Perverted : King Min Yun Ki. Attracted to what he deems pious and pure when his hands are dripping in the blood of his own. The reigns shift when a mere commoner rises to the ranks of The Queen Consort as his supposedly faithful better half. Can she infiltrate the man who sees her nothing more than just a slice of steak- medium rare? *The art is from Pinterest, editing is done by me.4.6
Lei Xing, a recent law school graduate took the vacation of her life, splurging her hard-earned money on a luxurious cruise to celebrate and relax before jump-starting her career. Unfortunately for her, due to a seemingly random stroke of bad luck and series of unfortunate events, she ended up plunging down to a miserable deep-sea death...or so she thought. To her astonishment, she opened her eyes once again to find herself in an ancient setting, in the body of the eldest daughter of a high court official. ...Okay, at least I'm rich...I can still live happily and freely, it's a golden second opportunity at life and I will live it well!...maybe go traveling, start a business or something…It could be worse... To Lei Xing’s horror, her host was slated to enter the palace to participate in a competition for the selection of Imperial wives. ...I am definitely not interested in any Royal BS or harem fights. Please keep your scheming lives to yourselves and leave me the hell out of it, NOT INTERESTED!!!...So can I not go to the concubine selection, please? T_T)...No? Nevermind then, failure is always an option...I’m not exactly versed in the ancient arts anyway. Therefore, failure is the only possible outcome. Bring it on! Hahahaha… While Lei Xing was making her plans on how to skip town, fate was also very busy working out its own plans for her, hard at work behind the scenes mapping out its own course for her life...Beyond the bounds of her comprehension and her ensuing anger at the holes being poked into her blueprints. "...Little chicken, as long as I'm alive you won't die." "Nonsense, if anyone is going to cause my death, it would be you!!" *** "Do you really feel nothing after all this time?" He asked as he looked at her with searching eyes, trying to see into her soul... "...Who...would..." she mumbled under her breath... *** "That stupid old man, I'm going to end him when I find him...You better hide well!!" ☯☯☯☯☯☯☯☯☯☯☯☯☯☯☯☯☯☯☯☯☯ Author's Note~~ Thank you for stopping by and I hope you enjoy the read as you go along! Please VOTE and COMMENT as you read along and I will be sure to respond~~ Thank you again and HAPPY READING! ~~And if you have the wonderful urge to ever buy me a coffee. Here are the gateways and some love ʕづ•ᴥ•ʔづ♡♡♡ ko-fi.com/miraisaesang patreon.com/MiraiSaesang ~Connect with me on Discord: https://discord.gg/Mbwxn5P Thank you so much!! (✿^з^)☆ ~~Cover Image Credit goes to the original uploaders on Weibo!~~4.7
Her Lineage was cursed and a mission was given throughout the generations. Feng Hui Lan was the chosen candidate, heaven’s pick, but heaven’s pick that was against all odds. It shouldn’t have been her, but it how come, it was her. She was heaven’s pick that was sent into the body of a powerless empress with the exact same name and very similar face like hers. There she became ‘Empress Hui Lan’ who had been driven into a fiery pit of fire by her beloved emperor which had caused her unjust death. Before all of this, modern-day Hui Lan was an Eastern Historian Professor in England, but she would have never thought that she would be sent travelling back in time, even worse, into an unrecorded time period. Since young, she had been gifted a special gift to be able to talk to animals. There would always be small voices in her head, however, when she grew up, the voices slowly faded away. Until she came to the past where these voices reappeared once more. In the unfamiliar world, Hui Lan must strive among the plots and schemes aimed at her. Along the way, she has two majestic assistants to guide her, Yue and Hun that had come from an even more ancient time period. No longer the well-behaved empress like before, Empress Hui Lan seeks to find justice in this messy palace and end the mission forced in her hands. Beneath the surface, an underground power seeks to pull her down like how they had driven the Empress Hui Lin the pit of fire. However, if her enemies kept secretly hidden in the dark, then she would build an entire empire of hers to bring them down. The subtle change in his consort’s temperament had not escaped his incisive eyes. Emperor Shen Yang Long was well known for his iciness among his subjects, the surrounding kingdoms and his wives that were all arranged for different purposes. However, only one marriage that he was more than ever willing to marry was his favourite concubine, Concubine Li, Li Mei Fang. Nevertheless, after that night, he faces this indifference side of his consort who he had always been ignoring; it became like a thorn to his heart. Struggling with these new emotions in his heart, he finds out his true feelings in the end, but will it be too late? It was a fight of power within the palace walls, but moreover, the old roots that were also seeking to destroy the entire kingdom and the other kingdoms. Hui Lan was the next one in the next mission that was not supposed to happen, but would she be the last?” ... Upload Schedule: Currently doing a daily challenge, so I'll be uploading everyday. The time will be either 12 pm or 10 pm (GMT+7). ... Join me on discord: https://discord.gg/aT5FqUC ... Hope you enjoy this novel!4.7
After Kendra Johnson lived her life under great difficulties she finally died and thought that was it. But the fate made bet with her. She awakened in the body of a weak child that was close to dying. Should she take a chance and live this life with full breath? Even tho the body was weak, but the mind of the person that already lived a full life. ''I will make my wishes come true.'' ''I will travel the world and explore the continents.'' ''I can understand all the languages? Great with me I don't need a damn translator.'' ''I need money so let's dive to the depths of the ocean and look for 1000 years old pearls.'' There is this man who can't let go. There is the other who thinks he is important. There are many birds and bees. ''But what I want is just travel around and one day find a quiet spot and enjoy my life.'' ---------------------------------------------- This IS original. NOT a translation. I planned to give you chapters that are long but ended up short. Why? Because it is paid by word count and the long chapters became too expensive. .Should I change it? let me know :) Took the picture from a free download from www.pixabay.com For music, I often hear --- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjzHeG1KWoonmf9d5KBvSiw4.6
At 24 years old, Yang Yujia is an unemployed art major, living off heavy debt and instant noodles, both of her irresponsible parents refusing to support her. During a high-school reunion, Yujia gets drunk, does stupid things, and when she wakes up again, Yujia is no longer in the correct world, time-period, or body. Unfortunately, as a transmigrator, Yujia does not seem to have much luck either— instead of transmigrating with a set of stunning martial arts skills, knowledge that would aid her in troubling situations, or a position of royalty that would make her life much easier, Yujia is the fourth (illegitimate) daughter of a small merchant. And what skills does she have to help her survive this world? A pretty face, witty mouth, and useless artistic talent? Good enough. ... UPDATES: 4x per week WORDS PER CHAPTER: 700-2.5k Let's chat on discord! https://discord.gg/UrqESYT Donate to my Ko-Fi here! https://ko-fi.com/yaoyueyi Find more PUAY on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/yuecubed/ A big thank you to my editor-- @Daoist048253114.5
The night after her parents death, she's forced and threatened by the Queen at the age of ten to get engaged to the prince whose father is the murderer of all her relatives. Seven years later, she is brought back to the palace to be married to the prince who is now the Emperor. -----------+ Never would innocent Nana have ever imagine her life to become so complicated. Being threatened into a marriage she so despite. She hates him with all her heart and she wish him nothing but death but of course none of her wishes can ever come through, she isn't given a choice. To save her only remaining sibling life and to bring justice to her late parents, she agrees to marry the man she despise so much and one would think it would be easy ..given the fact that the whole kingdom knows that the Emperor is in love with the Outcast ..but no. As Nana entered the palace she receives the worst kind of hatred and wickedness from her husband's mother, brother and sister. The scary part is they want her dead. (PLEASE NOTE (There are no Wolves in this book. Only a few ghosts, Lol. Do take note, this story is rated PG 17+ and there might be scenes that would be uncomfortable for some people but rest assured that I will write a warning on each chapter which contains overly mature contents ..You can choose to read that chapter or skip it to the next one.) The book cover is from Pinterest.4.5
#COMPLETED# ***All chapters marked- (edited) have been edited by Larkspur and Aoi_Tenshi Late At Night- "Cancel your engagement with my stepsister and marry me" Senja said brazenly. Xiao Tianyou looked at the little girl in front of him with amusement, "But, why should I marry you?" Senja tilted her head to one side and smirked coquettishly, "Because I am smart and beautiful. Moreover, I know how to find Gong Xu" "Why do you think I care about this Gong Xu guy?" He asked with a cold voice. "Of course, you care! He was the one who killed your wife." Xiao Tianyou glared at her with menacing eyes. His thin lips shut tight before he spoke in a low and hoarse voice. "Are you threatening me?!" "I wouldn't dare!" She feigned fear and continued, "Let’s call this ‘relationship with benefit’." *** She was a cunning and haughty professional thief from modern era. Together with her three brothers, she stole whatever ‘requested’. However, Senja was sent back to ancient time by an elderly woman to find someone named Yun. Only by finding him could she come back to her era. Once she arrived there, people from the kingdom’s army claiming that she was a daughter of a formidable clan of spies who had been kidnapped for a year. *How could that be??* She was sure that she hadn't occupied someone else’s body, so how could she have become a brilliant divine girl with virtuous conduct and noble demeanor, who had also saved the country? *Hmm...* Resolve this by feigning amnesia then... hee-hee... So, she can fake a memory loss, but can she keep up to HER reputation?! Especially since their personalities are poles apart! Then there’s the overprotective grandfather of hers who has forbidden her from stepping out of the manor lest she be kidnapped again! Grr..………How can she start looking for this Yun guy if she can't go outside? There’s just one way! Marry the military commander a.k.a, the Second Prince, Xiao Tianyou. Argh!!!…….. he is the fiancé of her vicious stepsister!! *A.W.E.S.O.M.E. Everything is going against me!* ........................................................................................ ##Meet me on instragram : jikan_yo_tomare Disclaimer : cover picture is from pinterest.com Check out my other stories: **THE STORY OF DUSK **The Love of a Lycan4.5
"An empress is employed! While the Imperial noble consort is the true love, ah!" What's so bad being a subordinate? As long as you do your work properly, you'll be paid and still have time to play. Responsibilities? we have our boss for that! if things go wrong they'll hold the sky for you. Don't want to? Ayaya, point your fingers to them and people will hold them responsible for you. If there's something, just say you don't know while redirecting the problem to them. When bad things come, you hold their thighs. Be a good underling and boss will shield you from the rain! Such simple logic! "Luckily the emperor is a good and powerful boss!" Wei Yi Yi happily plans how to make him take all responsibility to her ploys. ----- Tags #femalelead #slowprogression #slowromance #sliceoflife #flawedcharacters #GLpairing #BLpairing #ShounenAI #ShoujoAI ^because I like people guessing multiple shippable chara (evil laugh)4.3
SYNOPSIS 1: Due to the victory that he yielded to the country Crown Prince Kalki turns arrogant or he is that since birth? None can even have a word with him except one person. The Emperor! Emperor Philips! Alas! He is in death bed now! Due to the grave injuries caused by the war, he couldn't hold the country's responsibilities anymore. During his times in death bed he remembers something which he forgot for a long period of time. For about 15 years, one thing that he regretted in his whole life. After all he named his own son after the death of his only best friend's influence. The friend who saved his life once fortunately. But The Emperor didn't get any chance to help him. He recalls his friend had an adorable daughter. Emperor Philips calls his most trusted Servant Victor. He asks to write his last will come Edict. The Crown Prince without any another words travels towards the country that his father mentioned. Hindustan! The Country of Spiritual Powers! He always wondered why his father-A devotee of Jesus Christ would name his son of a Hindu God-to-be-incarnated?!. Moreover. . Who wanted a common girl with A Curse and from a different country as Crown Prince's wife!? However.... Who would have thought? The abandoned newly 'wedded' wife would qualify herself The Country's Respectable Empress!? A Cursed Empress actually. -------- SYNOPSIS 2: Witness the Battle between The Three Headstrong People who forbid to give up until they attain their desired destiny! They would make their fates to lie under their feet just to change the predefined destiny! Not to mention their hardships and heartbreaks through the journey! Will they succumb to the fate? Would the heartbreaks twist their desired destiny? Get ready to enlighten yourself....What actually Love is... (According to Hateera??) --- The cover of the book is just taken from bing and edited. My works: 1. The Devil CEO and Fairy Teacher - Completed (Editing under progress) 2. The Commoner Consort : The Country's Respected Empress - ongoing. 3. Dear Me - Poetry (Only in wattpad as it was for some contest). 4. Withering Heart: Bracing My Broken Pieces (New) 5. The Queen of Swords : Transmigration of a legend (New) --- You can find me on Instagram @hateera_the_darkwhite Twitter @Hateera_Writer Facebook @Hateera4.8
[COMPLETED] "THE PRINCE IS NOT DEAD!" Her words, in front of the court, sealed her fate... Leaving Holstein is impossible, now! From the first moment Magnus von Wuttenfal met Alexa, he knew she was a liar and a problem. Who’s that girl and why his cold heart pumps so fast for her? Since Alexa laid eyes on the exasperating First Prince of Holstein, she knew she should keep a distance. Not only he’s sharp-tongued, entitled, and incredibly handsome, but he’s about to marry her new friend Cordelia! Does the First Prince Magnus, think of her as a mere toy... or an actual threat? Or something else? The fact she was born with a peculiar gift, and raised as someone else, shall not come to light. Her sad past full of betrayal and pain cannot be unveiled to anyone. Never! Torn between Prince Alexander and Prince Magnus, living and dead, her past and her future, will she love and be loved in return? Or will she once again be used and discarded? ------------------------ "Why... did you do that?" "Well, that was when I regretted acting like a bad son and a vile man, and before God. I had to take responsibility, didn't I?" 'But what nonsense is that ?! It's not like you really put your… thing… into my… thingy….' "Oh! OHHHH! You want to use me so you don't marry your bride! You set everything up! From sending me to the maze to… up to…" "Having you in my arms, tasting your mouth as I did this peach?! Is that what you're stuttering on, Lady Saskia? This will be repeated ad infinitum when we get married. That and more." COMPLETED NOVEL! ------------------------ WARNING: HEAVY SUPERNATURAL ELEMENTS, GORE, DISTURBING THEMES, SLOW BURN ROMANCE, RICH-IN-STORY NOVEL! I hope you like this story. If you wish, please support this tale by voting, rating, and commenting. Your feedback on typos or bad grammar is welcomed and appreciated. --- Also, check MizA’s original novel: Never Date a Man in Pink5.0
"I probably should tell you this first and foremost, Gianita, that I do not intend to produce heirs by this marriage. The Prince will still be my heir, even though you're the Empress. "Then why keep me, Sire, if I am of no use to you? It's obvious that you do not intend to add any more members to the royal family besides yourself and the Prince, so why marry me?" - Gianita, a Princess from the Eastern Kingdom is sent to marry the widowed Emperor of Angletonia, a vast and prosperous empire spread in the western hemisphere. Surprisingly, the Emperor is more interested in spending time with his young son than making their marriage work. She can find nothing about his previous marriage, only that the wife died shortly after the Prince was born. With his past clouded with riddles, will she be able to unravel the mystery that is him? Set in the 1930s in an Alternate Universe.4.9
She is a Lady, but she spews profanities like they were made for her. She is what you would call....A F**king Lady. ....••••••.... Zylith Sanders was a mundane teenager until one-day she was sucked into a wash basin and somehow ridiculously ended up in a feudal world without her beloved games and movies. To make matters worse, she was sold off by slave traders to the horrid Noble house of Ronales as a petty maid. But that was not the end of her worries, Dear Zylith, the feminist had a long struggle ahead of her when she meets the mighty King of this feudal kingdom and becomes his pretend consort. With a king that likes to poke deadly humor at her, and a bamby girl who wanted nothing to do with the ancients. How will the poor teenage feminist cope with only her sarcastic mouth to rely on! Just dive in and read on to find out Zylith Sander's romantic plight.4.8
"You were once the muse of my masterpiece, but now, you have become everyone's. What must I do to keep you for myself a bit longer? Should I just paint more of you? But a portrait could never capture your true beauty. What I've always been longing for is the one you have within - everything that makes you my one and only Lillian Daffodil, the muse of my dreams." I've never heard such heartfelt words before. At that very moment, as I stand before this man - a breath-takingly gorgeous sculpture of perfection in and out, I find myself feeling like I have turned back to those days when I'm just but a mere countryside girl. In his eyes, perhaps, I'll always be that girl - That girl who's so unladylike and stubborn, had her heartbroken at her worst, and repelled people due to how peculiar she was. Even then, he accepted that girl despite everything. "I love you, Lily..." And has actually even fallen in love with the old me who used to have nothing. --- Synopsis --- Love and dreams don't just fall from the sky - there are tears to be shed and things to be made right. At the age of sixteen, Lillian Daffodil still has no idea of who she wants to be. Her unladylike mien, peculiar sense of creativity and hoydenish behavior would always keep her from seeing her true charm and ability. Lost and with no destination in mind, underestimated for being a commoner, persecuted by envious peers, and unfortunate in matters of love - a girl could only take so much but even then, she just continued to move forward in hope to find what her heart was seeking all the time. "A Pioneer...?" Little did she know that a significant discovery could change her life forever - Lillian Daffodil soon becomes known as the "Lady of Many Trades" and the first ever fashion model of the empire. Yet just when she firmly decided to focus on her ventures after a series of heartbreaks, the most sought-after bachelors in the city also begin to make romantic advances towards her - Enter the son of a Count who keeps encouraging her to find her passion, a playboy with a sketchy sideline job, a designer who strives to revolutionize the fashion industry, and a travelling peddler with a big secret to reveal. When romance and ambitions come together, a fashion fairytale starts to unfold. --- - Poor-to-Rich Female Lead - Magic and Prophecies - Reverse Harem but not off-the-bat - Strong Female Lead Breaking Stereotypes - Family and Royalty Drama (Cover Photo not mine: Credits to the original artist)4.3
“I tried to kill your Father.” “I know.” “I will kill your Father.” “I know.” “Then why did you marry me.” “I love you.” “The Emperor loves you.” “I love you more.” Is it really so easy to get revenge with the help of love? *** She had a happy family which is the envy of everyone in the country. But unknown to everyone, her heart harbored the fire of revenge. She is an elegant lady with a noble household but in secret she would sharpen her swords. He is the Prince that every lady desired. But he loved her at the first sight. He was always the most favored among all the other Princes but when she tried to kill his Father, The Emperor, he helped her without any limits. Why does she want revenge? Is his love for her the only reason he is helping her? To know more, continue reading, “Revenge With The Help of Love.”4.9
Annie had never thought of what they were undertaking In the light. Despite all her Romantic fantasies, she had never really believed she would find a husband at any of the season's entertainments. She had already found her champion and, ridiculously romantic or not, she knew she would never want any other.....! A TWIST OF FATE... Major Ian Sinclair never expected to be named anyone's guardian. And especially not of the young woman whose father was responsible for ending Ian's career and very nearly his life. But war made men do strange things, and now Anne Darlington was his responsibility. A very attractive responsibility. ~------------------~ Fate thrust Annie Darlington into the strong arms of Ian Sinclair, a tortured nobleman. But his secret connection to her father threatened her unspoken dream that Ian would someday return her LOVE... ___________ Synopsis: "If she's your Stormy opposite, tenderness will bring her to your bed. —Hunk Jarek Stepnov on woman-hunting. Nestled between Jarek's black satin sheets was a beautiful stranger, but she was way too sexy to be Goldilocks. The mystery woman revealed herself as Leigh Van Dolph, a tigress seeking a stake in his family's territory! Jarek knew just how to thwart her—bring the sleeping beauty to his bed again... This time for the ultimate loving. But the lady exec turned the tables on Mr Temptation, for their intimacy summoned a primitive, powerful need for a woman all his own... ________ "What are you doing in my bed?" Panic flattened Leigh to the mattress. "You sleep here?" "Sometimes," the man's deep voice rumbled. Dressed only in her bra and panties, Leigh hitched the black satin sheet over her bare shoulder. "You really should have taken everything off," he whispered. "To better enjoy the sheets. They're the finest quality." "I'm here on business. I didn't mean to fall asleep. I was locked in here and thought I'd take advantage of the..." "You are in my bed. We have slept together." Leigh swallowed tightly. "You sound as if... You know, we've been intimate... And that isn't true." He shifted slightly and something she didn't understand slammed against her, taking her breath away. The massive bed seemed to slant, nudging her toward him on an erotic wave of satin sheets. Discord: JoannaAngel05#6579 Server: https://discord.gg/sPJ3yyj