Ancient Romance/Palace Intrigue
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Of Forever, and the Lies Beneath
When Sylvia Levin sacrifices her right arm to save Henry Nash, she clings to his vow of love as her only solace. But hope shatters into bitter fragments when Henry reappears three days later, not with a ring, but with another woman, Gloria Reed, on his arm. Scorned and devastated, Sylvia cuts all ties, accepting the cold hand of imperial decree. Yet, fate is a cruel mistress.
Where Love Once Lingered
What Hannah Steele thinks is a special bond between her and Ronald Shaw, the crown prince she grew up with, turns into something else the moment Ronald meets Noelle Steele. Left with nothing but disappointment, Hannah marries Ronald's uncle, Zachary Shaw, instead, and Ronald only realizes his mistake after the truth is revealed—but it is already too late for amendments.
Goodbye Mr. Sampson
As her world descends into silence and her marriage crumbles, Lilian Carter faces a race against time to uncover deadly secrets and reclaim her identity before her past, and those who betrayed her, destroy her future.
Thistles and Thorns: Her Rise to the Top
Rose Yale, the daughter of a commander’s concubine, endures bullying at home and tragically loses her elder sister, who tried to shield her. To protect herself and the people she loves, Rose gets herself into the palace and rises against the noble consorts led by the Reeds. With her cunning, she eventually wins the emperor’s heart and defeats the other consorts, ultimately triumphing over the Reeds.
Her World Opened for One Name
Being framed, Young General Jim was sent to the imperial prison. There, he had a one-night stand with Nancy. At the same time, Nancy's food inspired Jim and helped him clear his name. 8 years later, to cure her son's disease, Nancy went to the Northwest with her children to find Jim. After everything, Jim realized that Nancy was the girl from back then and had borne two kids for him...
The Driver in the Crosshairs
Tired of the life of violence, Frank becomes an ordinary taxi driver, hoping to live out his days in peace. However, when he accidentally rescues two girls from kidnappers, he's hired as the driver for one of them, Wendy. What seemed like a simple job quickly turns dangerous—Frank discovers that Wendy is the prime target of multiple powerful forces...
Rise of the Accidental Killer
Modern-day gamer Leo Kane dies suddenly after an all-night gaming session and wakes up in another world as Grecan's most feared assassin, Cipher. Upon awakening, he's hired by Imperial Guard officer Hugo Spence to kill a woman named Lady Brooks. Intending to take the money and slack off, Leo's plan collapses when he's captured by his target, Poppy Brooks, who discovers his assassination mission. After Leo bravely drives off a group of bandits, Poppy's view of him changes. When she later learns that Leo once saved her life, their relationship begins to thaw, sparking a bond neither expected in a world built on blades and secrets...
Class Is In Session, My Rogue Prince
Paisley, the prime minister's daughter, possessed extraordinary strength. The emperor ordered her to disguise herself as a commoner and marry Chase, the prince raised among the people, to guide him back on the right path and secure the throne. During their marriage, Paisley used her strength to discipline her wayward husband. From constant clashes, their relationship slowly blossomed into love. Together, they eventually seized the throne and ruled the realm side by side.
No Fuss, No Compromise
I was a modern surgeon, who time-traveled to another era as a princess overnight. The prince scorned me, and one of his concubines kept messing with me. Honestly, I had no interest in prince, and I was quite content with my current situation. But with my professional background, I could scare off anyone who dared to cause me trouble.
Modern Man, Ancient Throne
Kody, a modern man, used his truck and chainsaw to carve a path to the throne for the exiled princess Ruby. Upon his triumphant return, he found his daughter abused, his brother wrongfully dead, and Ruby intimately entertaining a powerful minister. Heartbroken, he cut off all modern supplies and vanished with his daughter. Unbeknownst to him, Ruby's neglect, her distance, and her tolerance of the minister were a desperate ruse to protect him in a court of enemies.
Too Late, Your Highness
As war loomed, Aaliyah volunteered for a political marriage for peace. Though she and Crown Prince Josiah had been inseparable companions since childhood, she now resolved to leave him behind. Josiah's choice to marry Kinsley, despite the rumors about her, left Aaliyah bitterly disappointed. The emperor conferred upon her the title of princess and set her departure for seven days later. Yet Josiah, who still believed she would never leave, knew nothing of it.
The Prince And His Destined Love
Prince Cory, a formidable contender in the fight for the throne, was destined to live no longer than thirty years unless he had sex with a special woman. After ten years of searching, he had found no one. While being pursued, he collided with Sheri, a bride on her way to her wedding, and was thrilled to discover that she was the woman he had been desperately seeking. He forcibly took her away with him.