Gourmet In Tang Dynasty

“You'll ruin me, Dawn,” I whispered, my words thick with pain as my forehead connected with hers. I caught her full breasts and hardened rosy pink buds under the silvery glow of the moonlighting that soaked the surface of the pool in its celestial touch. “Would that be such a bad thing?” her question came out with a heavy, sensuous effect, completely tipping me over the edge. •••• With a bruised, low self-esteem, and subjected to immense torture at the hands of her step-family, Dawn Griffin could have sworn that there was absolutely nothing life wanted to throw at her that she wasn't ready for but how wrong she was because the essence of her being shattered when her mate dumped her for her stepsister. As though that wasn't enough, they were so eager to get rid of her, tossing her into an arranged marriage she didn't want, and confiscating her freedom. It was a decision that led her to the arms of a strange man at the bar she ended up with to drown out her problems in drinks. Dawn's matrimony, however, came with a twist and brought her right back into the web of the first man she ever got intimate with, the dangerous Alpha and the devil himself, Alpha Rhys Hallowvern. Rhys Hallowvern was that one Alpha that everyone was so terrified of because of his beastly nature and his aversion for commitment led to him getting a wife he didn't want. But two people who despised each other confined to the same space, how long would it take before facades start shedding, revealing their true intentions? Will the sinister forces lurking in the shadows sit back and hand them their happy ending on a platter of gold?

Xavier Stafford claims to love Aurora Bowman to the moon and back, but he's escaped from marrying her 99 times. To delay their marriage, he even orchestrates a car accident to cause her to miscarry. As if Aurora isn't already devastated after losing her baby, she overhears Xavier and his friend's conversation. "I only dated her for seven years to get revenge for Violet. If Aurora thought any of this was serious, she'd be in for a rude awakening!" Aurora's heart goes cold at those words. A rude awakening, indeed. Thankfully, there's still hope for her to walk away and save herself. After regaining her composure and gathering her thoughts, Aurora agrees to another marriage proposal. While Xavier carries out his 100th attempt to escape marriage, Aurora proudly gets married to another groom in Elmstead.

‎ ‎Legacy of Greed and Love ‎Two generations, one family legacy, and a web of love, betrayal, and ambition. ‎In the past, three friends—Jessica Hale, Suzan Lester, and Katey Cordova—share bonds tested by jealousy and family rivalries. When Jessica falls in love with the wealthy Ryan Leonard, Katie’s envy ignites a chain of deceit that shatters lives. Threats, forged documents, and deadly schemes result in the deaths of Jessica’s parents, Mr and Mrs Cardova and Ryan, leaving Jessica and her children to inherit not only wealth but also the shadows of the past. ‎In the present, Alexa Leonard, heiress to the Gresham Building fortune, and Jason Anderson, son of Suzan Lester, are forced into marriage—Alexa to protect herself from relentless threats, and Jason to fulfill his late mother’s dying wish. Their union brings together two young heirs entangled in lingering vendettas, family secrets, and schemes from the bloodline of Katie Cordova. ‎Meanwhile, Sydney Stones, Katie’s daughter, obsessed with Jason, hatches a plan to destroy Alexa and seize her inheritance, enlisting Anna Strickland to betray her friends. Alexa, with the unwavering support of her elder brothers, Her husband and loyal friends Barbara Smith and Jace, Jason's twin brother, must navigate deception, survive threats, and secure her family’s legacy. ‎As past and present collide, loyalties are tested, secrets are revealed, and the stakes grow higher. In the end, justice prevails for the villains, while Alexa, Jason, their siblings and her Best friend, Barbara fight for love, friendship, and a peaceful future—proving that while history may haunt, courage and resilience can triumph. ‎ ‎

Rumah tangga kami baik-baik saja, kami memiliki satu anak perempuan yang sangat cantik dan lucu usianya empat tahun. Suatu hari Mas Angga suamiku, pergi dinas ke Bandung selama enam bulan. Selama itu juga hubungan kami masih terjaga dengan baik, sampai aku mendengar kabar Mas Angga menikah dengan tetangga tempatnya tinggal. Rupanya mereka...

Bagaimana jika kamu yang sudah menikah dihadapkan dengan godaan untuk mendua? Memilih untuk menghianati pasangankah? Atau.. Akan memilih untuk setia. *** Almira memang menikah dengan Sandi Himawan karena dijodohkan oleh kedua orang tua mereka. Meski belum bisa saling mencintai, setidaknya Almira merasa Sandi berusaha mempertahankan hubungan ini. Namun, kehadiran mantan kekasih Sandi mengubah segalanya. Pertemuan yang amat sangat tidak terduga antara keduanya membuat Almira merasa Sandi terjebak dalam sebuah dilema. Bahkan, Sandi pernah tak pulang ke rumah. Lantas, bagaimana kisah keduanya? Apakah kedatangan mantan ini akan membuat suaminya tak pulang selamanya pada Almira? Temukan jawabannya di ceritaku ini!

I thought my biggest mistake was dating Lucas Moretti. I was wrong. My real mistake? Falling for his father—Adrian Moretti, the ruthless Mafia King. When Lucas broke my heart, I swore I was done with the Moretti family. But fate had other plans. A dangerous twist of events forces me into Adrian’s world—a world of power, secrets, and undeniable temptation. He’s everything I should run from: cold, lethal, and twice my age. But when he looks at me, I forget every warning. Loving him is a risk. Staying away is impossible. But fate had other plans, I found out I was pregnant after my first night with him.

Usia pernikahanku dengan mas Gibran sudah memasuki usia dua tahun. Namun, aku belum juga dikaruniai seorang anak dan itu membuat mamah mertua yang memang dari awal tidak menyukaiku makin membenci karena tidak bisa memberinya seorang cucu. Berbagai cara sudah mamah mertua lakukan agar aku bercerai dengan suamiku atau paling tidak suamiku mau menikah lagi dengan pilihannya sendiri, tapi jelas saja aku tidak ingin itu terjadi, jadi dengan caraku sendiri semua rencana mamah mertuaku itu gagal. Namun, pada suatu pagi aku tidak sengaja mendengar samar suara tangisan bayi, karena penasaran aku mengikuti sumber suara itu. Selagi langkahku mendekati suara tangisan bayi itu, aku mengingat-ngingat tidak ada rumah tetangga yang mempunyai seorang bayi. Lalu suara tangisan bayi siapa itu? Saat membuka pintu, betapa terkejutnya aku karena menemukan seorang bayi dalam kardus lengkap dengan tali pusarnya yang masih menggantung. Bayi siapa ini? ***

Duarr.... Duarr.... Duarr.... Terdengar suara pukulan jarak jauh Gentar Bumi, membuat seribu Pasukan Kerajaan Tatar Pasundan hancur berkeping-keping, ada juga yang terlempar beberapa ratus meter dan langsung tidak bergerak lagi. Pukulan Gentar Bumi juga mampu mengguncangkan bumi seperti sedang dilanda gempa, sehingga membuat banyak bangunan dan istana pada roboh, yang berdekatan dengan arena pertempuran langsung hancur rata dengan tanah. Pukulan yang sangat dahsyat itu datang dari seorang pemuda yang dikepung oleh seribu prajurit Kerajaan, dituduh sebagai pemberontak, padahal dirinya hanya membalaskan dendam kedua orangtua dan saudara-saudaranya, yang dibantai oleh kelompok perampok atas suruhan dari Penguasa Kota. Pemuda itu bernama Aji Saka, dia setelah sepuluh tahun belajar ilmu beladiri, dari mulai usia sepuluh tahun ketika dia dibuang ke jurang, dengan keadaan disekujur tubuhnya penuh luka. Hanya dirinya yang selamat dari pembantaian itu, dan sekarang Aji Saka membalaskan dendam keluarganya, dan menghancurkan Kerajaan Tatar Pasundan.

“I think it's about time you devour me.” I heard him say and I blinked. What was he talking about? A frown creased my face. His confidence and graceful poise seem to unnerve me. He had something about him I couldn't figure out, yet. “Wh-a-t did you say?” I stuttered, forcing myself to tear my eyes away from his face. He chuckled, then leaned closer to my ears. “I asked when you were going to devour me.” I flinched. What was he playing at? Was he flirting with me so openly? I willed myself to ignore his statement. I had a bigger task at hand to let myself be bothered by a pretty man. I cleared my throat and his eyes were now focused on me. “I have no time for your gimmicks. Excuse me.” I was leaving when I felt his hands draw me back. “You leave only when I ask you to.” He growled and I instantly felt my knees weaken. His voice carries with it some kind of authority. I felt my wolf curl inside of me. I have so many questions racing in my head. Who was this handsome stranger with so much nerves? ***** When Ava's mother fell ill, Ava vowed to go to the ends of the earth to save her. Ava got more shattered after finding her boyfriend in bed with her best friend. With her boyfriend's betrayal fresh in her mind, Ava moved on with a promise to lock her heart from any man. But the moon goddess has another plan for her. Dylan Gibson, the Savage Alpha had set his eyes on her. She had something he wanted. Something no one else could give him. Will Ava find love or she's just a means to an end?

Aira Hanindya seorang wanita sebatang kara, yang tinggal di sebuah desa terpencil. Aira mempunyai impian menjadi seorang baker yang sukses, dia ingin menunjukan pada semua orang yang merendahkan dirinya selama ini, bahwa seorang yang hidup sebatang kara dengan keterbatasan ekonomi bisa merubah nasib hidupnya menjadi lebih baik. Pada akhirnya Aira pindah di sebuah kota besar, dan mengadu nasibnya, berharap mimpi nya bisa menjadi kenyataan. Di tengah perjalanan kehidupannya mengadu nasib, Aira bertemu dengan seorang pria yang bernama Abyan Ethan kaviza. Byan adalah seorang pengusaha sukses yang hidupnya terbilang hampir sempurna, banyak wanita yang mengejar dan mendambakan dirinya, akan tetapi Byan tidak pernah merasa ada wanita yang benar benar tulus padanya. Byan bertemu dengan Aira karna sebuah insiden yang tidak di sengaja. Semenjak itu Byan dan Aira menjadi teman baik, dan seiring berjalannya waktu, tumbuh cinta di antara keduanya. "Aira , ayo kita berpacaran." Ucap Byan penuh keyakinan. "Tapi kita sangat jauh berbeda Byan, kamu terlalu sempurna untuk wanita seperti saya." Jawab Aira. "Saya mencintai kamu apa adanya, izinkan saya menjaga kamu Aira, hanya kamu wanita yang membuat hati saya tidak karuan." Setelah mereka berpacaran, ibu dari Byan tidak setuju anaknya mempunyai hubungan dengan wanita yang menurutnya tidak jelas latar belakang keluarganya, sehingga berbagai cara dilakukan untuk memisahkan mereka berdua. Byan menikahkan Aira tanpa persetujuan ibunya, karena ayahnya yang mendesak Byan agar terus melangkah ke jenjang pernikahan tanpa memikirkan ibunya.