Years Of Rice And Salt

From Bully to Lover He spent years tormenting her. She spent years trying to forget him. But fate has a twisted sense of humor... and a dangerously possessive heart. Violet "Vee" Rivers grew up in the shadows—quiet, smart, and the constant target of one boy’s cruelty. Xavier "Zay" Knight was her worst nightmare: cold smirks, cruel words, and the kind of intense gaze that left her burning with humiliation... and something else she could never admit. For years, she believed he hated her. For years, she hated him right back. Now in college and far from the small town that raised her, Vee is finally free. New city, new campus, new beginning. But her fresh start shatters on day one—when she sees him. Older, sharper, hotter. And still watching her like he owns her. Zay never forgot her. Never wanted anyone else. And he sure as hell didn’t let her go. When he sees another man getting too close, Zay snaps—and makes his first move. What starts as obsession turns into a dangerous game of seduction, secrets, and surrender. Vee is no longer the scared girl from the past—but Zay isn’t the same boy either. He’s darker now. And he doesn’t just want her. He wants every piece of her—mind, body, and soul. She may hate him… but she won’t be able to stop herself from loving him. Even if it destroys them both.

On the day of our tenth wedding anniversary, my wife, Cara Dempsey, jumped from ten thousand feet in the air after hearing that her first love's plane had crashed. It was only then that I finally understood the only man she ever truly loved all these years was Luthen Waltz. When we were both sent back in time to relive our teenage years, she wasted no time making a grand, public confession to Luthen, completely cutting ties with me. I just stood there, watching the two of them kiss like they couldn’t bear to be apart, and in that moment, my heart felt nothing. From that day on, we were over, and we lived our separate lives. Ten years later, we crossed paths again at a five-star hotel in Harbor City. She, who had become a celebrity adored by the world, was wearing a gown, laughing in Luthen’s arms. When she saw me wandering through the hotel, searching for someone, she thought I had come looking for her. “George, stop wasting your time! Even in ten years, I will never choose you!” I didn’t respond. Instead, I looked toward the little girl running toward me, calling me Dad, and gave her the warmest smile. Cara’s expression froze. Tears welled in her eyes as she choked out, “You lied to me, didn’t you? You said you hated kids and that you’d only ever love me.”

In a single night,her world went down in ashes. Nyla Romano, the only surviving daughter of a powerful Mafia family, witnessed the brutal end of her family. Years later, she returns under a false name, entering an arranged marriage with Luca Vanti, heir to the rival family she believed were responsible for her family's death. But when she discovers Luca is the man from her one night stand years ago and the father of her child, her mission of revenge becomes uncertain. As feelings grow,buried secrets surface, Nyla must face the ultimate betrayal... one that started inside her own bloodline.

Kristine likes the campus nerd for years and with a love spell, she made him fall in love-- actually, she made the campus bad boy fall for her. Uh-oh.

He is a ruthless assassin and a general president! She is a wealthy, beautiful lady. Three years ago, she fled from marriage, ran to a five-star hotel looking for a man to break down himself, and was arrested and pregnant on her second wedding day, chased out of the door by her husband's family. Three years ago, he at the hotel didn't know why he was being used as a puppet; when she later rewarded him with a diamond and a quarter ring, she said that it was her marriage ring the following month. He looked up at the diamond ring, He swear! Me must find this woman!

Single at thirty-five, Sylvia Dimaculangan is been passionately working for several years as a Executive secretary of the Ledesma Company. And the newly appointed CEO, dashing and mischievous, Troye Matthew Ledesma. Now that she has to work with the current heir who is five years younger than her, Sylvia faces chaos. She just then realized, she's not getting younger anymore. She wanted to live her life to the fullest and lastly to find someone to be with until the rest of her life. So she decided to quit her toxic job. Will Troye be able to continue his life as CEO without his so called old maid secretary?

Twenty-two years old, Aurora Torres suddenly disappeared when she learned that her father made an agreement that was against her will. She had a simple life away from her parents, but after two years of being separated from them, she was forced to return because her father needed her help. Upon her return, she openly accepted the wedding arrangement of a stranger named, Damien Harrison. Even before their marriage, they both agreed to make a rule— their marriage was only up to a piece of the paper. Will Aurora and Damien's business marriage last for a lifetime? Or will they end up never falling in love with each other?

Tesla is assured that after three years of trying to win the heart of Alpha Henry, the cold-hearted Alpha, she finally won, taking away the memories of his ex-mate.However, on their wedding day, he never shows up. He is rather in the arms of his eyes who had returned to take her rightful position while Tesla, after all the years of her hard work, was no longer wanted.Broken, she is consoled with the moon goddess's act of giving her children from her loveless marriage. Children that she vowed to protect from the cruel beast of an Alpha that wanted to attempt to kill her just for his so-called happiness.

The King of the West, Lord of the Shadow Sect, and God of War—Howard Lincoln! Five years ago, Howard's adoptive father and his entire family were killed. Narrowly escaping from death, Harold was saved by Tania Jenkins. After that, he was taken away by a mysterious man and entered the military camp by chance. Five years later, a text message brought the God of War from the blood-soaked battlefield to the mundane world, and only then did Howard realize he had a daughter. Since then, the skillful warrior turned into a doting father, protecting his family, fighting other influential families, battling fiercely, and paying back both the good and the harm.

Trust was never in her vocabulary. Four years in a relationship, she never trust her significant other. It's been known and told. But, when he cheated on her and betrayed by him, it still hurts. Getting cheated and betrayed multiple times, she stays with him for four years but that was until she caught him red-headed. No more chances are given to him, no matter how much he begged. Leaving him was the best option for herself and him to reflect on himself. But, her life took a turn into a nightmare. She got into a coma for two years and discovering that she is temporarily disable. She felt helpless and to add that, she's stubborn. She doesn't want anyone's help, because then she will feel useless. But Isaiah, her ex-boyfriend is determined to help her. No matter what she will do to him in the end. He wanted to redeem himself to her and wanted to be a better man. Those time they spent together slowly broke the thick wall between them. But it was just that. Will that be a start for them? He hope so. Because, their love story isn't going to stop midway. Secrets and surprises is boiling, ready for her.