Ling Ling Cafe

“I’m sorry, I just wanted to.....”he cut me off again, “just shut up and get out, “ he said through his gritted teeth to show he was angry. Tears were already in the corner of my eyes threatening to fall. I held them in. My mind is always in chaos whenever someone raises their voice at me. It kind of scares me. I actually don’t know why. “Daddy” I heard Vincent call his father which made both of us look at him but his dad was glaring at him asking him to shut up and the father immediately looked back at me telling me to get out, his voice cold as he stared at me dead in the eyes. I looked back at the kids, holding my tears back perfectly. “Bye Vincent, bye Xavier,” I choked out and walked away as fast as I could. My way home was a blur as I viewed the world with eyes filled with tears. I should have known that was the last time I would see them. But fate wasn’t done with me yet. Can love soften a man hardened by power? Can Marina survive in his world of secrets and shadows? Read this novel to experience a story of heartbreak, healing, and an unexpected love that neither of them saw coming.

Keith Aldebrando has everything he needs. Since his grandfather left him the position of leader of the mafia group Aldebrando, he is determined not to let himself fall in love with anyone. Until one day, an arrogant woman appeared in front of him and caught his eyes. Rosemarie Clark, the CEO of the fashion retail company—Clark Co.—appeared at his cafe and proposed to him right away. He hesitates at first until he knows Marie is one of James Hermann's grandchildren—the owner of an export-import company, Hermann Co.  He decided to accept her proposal while hiding his identity as a mafia leader from his wife. Slowly, he falls for Marie and hesitates whether he should go with his original plan or choose to enjoy his new life as a househusband with Marie.

Lily, a reserved girl finds herself bound by a contract to marry Thomas Weston, a ruthless heir of a billionaire empire. Her father, overwhelmed by a $400 million debt to a Geoffery Weston, a powerful billionaire, and Thomas’s father, enters a desperate agreement to use his daughter as collateral. Upon his death, she is thrust into an engagement with cold and merciless Thomas. She takes up a mission to save him while performing the contract which is the reason Geoffery Weston wants her to marry irredeemable Thomas. Complicating matters, Simon Weston, Thomas's half-brother, returns home after eight years away. He is her former love and carries his own vendetta against his father and stepmother. As he reenters their lives just in time for the engagement, old feelings resurface, and his desire for revenge complicates the situation. Thomas is determined to fulfill the contract and exert his will over her. He finds himself in a fierce battle not just with his half-brother, but with his own heart though cruel mother opposes the union. Lily is torn between her obligation to her father's debt and her rekindled love for Simon.

“Tell me, Isabella...do you ever think about that night?" Damien’s voice was a sinful whisper as his fingers trailed down my neck, igniting a fire that defied every warning in my head. Isabella Barnes never expected to see Damien Voss again after their scorching one-night stand, a night that ended in heartbreak and a secret she’s never shared. But on what was supposed to be a relaxing christmas vacation, she’s kidnapped by the same dangerously seductive billionaire who left her behind. He mistakes her for the daughter of his greatest rival—and he’s willing to use her to settle the score. But as their game of power and passion intensifies, so does the undeniable pull between them. Now Isabella must decide: will she escape the man who ruined her life, or surrender to the desire she’s tried so hard to forget?

In a world of privilege and secrets, Chloe Sutton finds herself caught in a web of deception and heartbreak. Raised as a servant in the home of the wealthy Willis family, she forms a deep bond with the twin sons, Nathaniel and Sebastian. However, when a tragic accident occurs, Chloe's life takes a drastic turn.  Years later having been discarded and humiliated by Nathaniel while pregnant, she finds herself reunited with Sebastian, the black sheep of the family who holds an impossible proposal for her; marriage. As she goes through the rollercoaster of love, betrayal, and unexpected twists, new truths and secrets unravel and she finds questions about those she thought she knew best.  Will she find love in her fake marriage with Sebastian? Will she weather the storms that threaten to engulf her?

He stepped closer to me, grabbing my arm roughly. "I warned you, Hana." His voice was cold. "Now, you're in my world. There's no way out for you." # Hanna Harper is a fearless journalist determined to uncover the truth at all costs. When her latest assignment targets David Alexander Thomas, an enigmatic billionaire surrounded by whispers of corruption and evil, Hanna expects to find a monster. But David is more than he seems - a man caught in a web of secrets spun by the very people who should love him. Drawn into David's shadowy world, Hanna finds herself torn between her duty to uncover the truth and the man who has become her obsession. David hides a tortured past, a family legacy of deceit and control that has shaped him into the ruthless man he is today. As their relationship deepens, Hanna discovers the vulnerable man behind the darkness. However, as David's family turns their backs on him, the cost of his redemption mounts. Together, Hanna and David must confront a past that refuses to be buried, risking everything for love and freedom. In a story of betrayal, redemption, and an undeniable bond, Hanna must decide if David is worth saving-or if he will destroy them both?

I stepped inside the office and sat before the doctor. But my thoughts suddenly drifted. "Mr. Blackwood?" The doctor’s voice pulled me back to the present. "How is she?" The doctor sighed, flipping through Natalie’s chart before meeting my gaze. "She suffered a severe head trauma. We managed to stabilize her, but…" He hesitated. My stomach twisted. "But what?" "She has retrograde amnesia. Right now, her memory is… fragmented. From what we’ve assessed, she doesn’t recall the last five years." Ethan froze. "How do you mean, five years?" "She believes it’s still 2018. In her mind, she’s still your wife." The words punched the air from my lungs. Still my wife. "This kind of memory loss can be temporary or permanent—we can’t say for sure. She may recover bits of it over time, or it may come back all at once." The doctor’s gaze softened. "It’s important, Mr. Blackwood, that no one tries to force her to remember anything. Pushing her could make things worse, even more dangerous." I swallowed hard, my pulse roaring in my ears. Five years of pain, five years of regrets—wiped away. "Can I see her?"I pleaded. The doctor hesitated before nodding. "Go easy on her....And Mr. Blackwood?" "Stay strong." ^^ Five years ago, Natalie Elise Blackwood walked away from her husband, Ethan Blackwood. After discovering his betrayal, she left without a trace. But when a tragic accident erases her memories, she wakes up believing she’s still Ethan’s devoted wife, unaware of the past that tore them apart. Seizing the opportunity to fix his mistakes, Ethan is determined to keep her by his side, even if it means hiding the painful truth. But when the memories return, will Natalie stay...or will history repeat itself?

I came here on a scholarship. No parents. No safety net. Just brains, bruises, and a shot at a better life. Now they want me on the hockey team? I’ve never even touched a stick. And if I say no—I lose everything. The only thing colder than the rink is how they look at me. The rich girls with their designer skates and perfect smiles. The coach who’d rather pretend I don’t exist. And him—Jaxon Reid, the team’s golden boy, who skates like sin and speaks with his eyes more than his mouth. He thinks I’m a joke. They all do. But I’ve fought for every inch of my life, and I’m not about to back down now. Not when college is the only thing standing between me and going back to nothing. So I’ll lace up. I’ll fall, I’ll bruise, I’ll bleed if I have to. And maybe—just maybe—I’ll learn how to play their game better than they do. Because survival isn’t about being the best. It’s about refusing to lose.

After spending five years in a marriage her parents disapproved of and her only right as a member of the Miller family taken away, Rosetta's life just started going downhill. She was always in the shadows since birth and she thought her only means of happiness was marrying the man whom she thought loved her, even though her parents refused the idea but her life wasn't any better. Her husband threw her into prison after being framed by his mistress for her miscarriage and being in prison toughened her up. Now she was back for revenge and no one would stop her.

Amelie Cavanaugh has faced many hardships in her life. She was orphaned at 8 years old, ran away with her brother from foster care at 14 years old, and constantly worked to achieve her goal of the university. Just when her life is going to plan, life is turned upside down one blustery November day as her brother is injured during a football game. Billionaire Dr. Nathan Michaels is next in line to take over Michaels Investment Group as his grandfather, Carrington Michaels, is retiring. The problem is that the board members think his playboy ways need to be in line for the CEO position. Solution: Carrington Michaels tells Nathan he has 6 weeks to get married, or he will lose the company. A chance sighting of the stunning brown-haired Amelie in the hospital cafe sends Nathan's world into a spin, but when he turns around after receiving his order, she is gone. Who is she? Where did she go? How can he make her his? Will it even matter when a dark family secret involving both families could threaten any chance of happiness?