Last Mile David Baldacci

Even after two lifetimes, Rose still could not melt the ice-cold heart of Jay Ares. Heartbroken, she decides to live under the guise of an idiot, tricking him and running away with their two children. This infuriates Sir Ares to no end, and everyone around them is certain that this will prove to be Rose’s ultimate demise. However, upon the next day, the great Sir Ares is seen getting down on one knee in the middle of the street, coaxing the little brat, “Please be good and come home with me!” “I will, but only if you agree to my terms!”“Speak your mind!”“You are not allowed to bully me, lie to me, and especially not show your displeased face at me. You must always regard me as the most beautiful person, and you must smile whenever I cross your mind…”“Fine!”Onlookers are floored at sight of this! Is this the myth of how there is a counter to all things? Sir Ares seems to be at his wit’s end, this little fox of his own creation has outwitted him. Since he cannot discipline her, he will spoil her to the end of her own discredit instead!

There are rumors that the Fifth Young Mistress of the well-known Hua family is ugly and has a stuttering problem. Her parents do not dote on her, and she must go through an arranged marriage with an infamous playboy. On the fateful day of her wedding, the groom leaves her at the altar, yet she manages to turn the tables on him by finding a replacement groom at the very last minute. Everyone gradually becomes aware that she is in fact a captivating beauty capable of eloquent speech and that she possesses great intellect. She is no longer living in seclusion, and her brilliance will soon be revealed. However, she will also have to deal with the huge problem of her pesky newfound husband.

Six years ago, his last words laced with resentment were, “Qin Muchu, it’s over between us!” Six years later, when they were reunited, he had embraced her. “It’s time to pay back what you owe, with added interest!” “But I’m already married!” It was true. She had been married for almost six months now! Although… She knew nothing about her husband. Not his name, not even his last name. All she knew was that whenever someone spoke of the man, they held him in high regard.Until one day, said man fell out of the sky, appearing before her, and saving her just in time. She stared in shock and disbelief at the bad boy standing right in front of her. “Try saying ‘Hubby’,” he said with a straight face. She raged. “I want a divorce!”

You’re mine, little puppy,” Kylan growled against my neck. “Soon enough, you’ll be begging for me. And when you do—I’ll use you as I see fit, and then I’ll reject you.” When Violet Hastings begins her freshman year at Starlight Shifters Academy, she only wants two things—honor her mother’s legacy by becoming a skilled healer for her pack and get through the academy without anyone calling her a freak for her strange eye condition. Things take a dramatic turn when she discovers that Kylan, the arrogant heir to the Lycan throne who has made her life miserable from the moment they met, is her mate. Kylan, known for his cold personality and cruel ways, is far from thrilled. He refuses to accept Violet as his mate, yet he doesn’t want to reject her either. Instead, he sees her as his puppy, and is determined to make her life even more of a living hell. As if dealing with Kylan’s torment isn’t enough, Violet begins to uncover secrets about her past that change everything she thought she knew. Where does she truly come from? What is the secret behind her eyes? And has her whole life been a lie?

Ye Qingyi was a scholar from the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In her previous life, she was blinded to the extent that she ditched the most perfect man on the face of the earth. Instead, she chose to get entangled with an asshole for her whole life. She was killed in a fire in a wine cellar, and unexpectedly, Lu Xiao was the last person she saw. In this life, Ye Qingyi was determined to turn over a new leaf, stay away from toxic relationships, and spend the rest of her life with Lu Xiao happily.

one are rumors that the Fifth Young Mistress of the well-known Hua family is ugly and has a stuttering problem. Her parents do not dote on her, and she must go through an arranged marriage with an infamous playboy. On the fateful day of her wedding, the groom leaves her at the altar, yet she manages to turn the tables on him by finding a replacement groom at the very last minute. Everyone gradually becomes aware that she is in fact a captivating beauty capable of eloquent speech and that she possesses great intellect. She is no longer living in seclusion, and her brilliance will soon be revealed. However, she will also have to deal with the huge problem of her pesky newfound husband.

one are rumors that the Fifth Young Mistress of the well-known Hua family is ugly and has a stuttering problem. Her parents do not dote on her, and she must go through an arranged marriage with an infamous playboy. On the fateful day of her wedding, the groom leaves her at the altar, yet she manages to turn the tables on him by finding a replacement groom at the very last minute. Everyone gradually becomes aware that she is in fact a captivating beauty capable of eloquent speech and that she possesses great intellect. She is no longer living in seclusion, and her brilliance will soon be revealed. However, she will also have to deal with the huge problem of her pesky newfound husband.

Six years ago, his last words laced with resentment were, “Qin Muchu, it’s over between us!” Six years later, when they were reunited, he had embraced her. “It’s time to pay back what you owe, with added interest!” “But I’m already married!” It was true. She had been married for almost six months now! Although… She knew nothing about her husband. Not his name, not even his last name. All she knew was that whenever someone spoke of the man, they held him in high regard.Until one day, said man fell out of the sky, appearing before her, and saving her just in time. She stared in shock and disbelief at the bad boy standing right in front of her. “Try saying ‘Hubby’,” he said with a straight face. She raged. “I want a divorce!”

Six years ago, his last words laced with resentment were, “Qin Muchu, it’s over between us!” Six years later, when they were reunited, he had embraced her. “It’s time to pay back what you owe, with added interest!” “But I’m already married!” It was true. She had been married for almost six months now! Although… She knew nothing about her husband. Not his name, not even his last name. All she knew was that whenever someone spoke of the man, they held him in high regard.Until one day, said man fell out of the sky, appearing before her, and saving her just in time. She stared in shock and disbelief at the bad boy standing right in front of her. “Try saying ‘Hubby’,” he said with a straight face. She raged. “I want a divorce!”

“Honey, what do you think is my greatest asset?” “You have too much energy in you.”Scarlet Jones had thought her flash-marriage husband was just an average joe. Who would have thought that he turned out to be a man at the helm of wealth, power, and influence? He put on a distinguished and cold front but behind closed doors, he would go the extra mile to harass her under the excuse that he wanted to spoil and bond with her! Her husband also said that because she could not keep up with him, he was going to "drill her"! Scarlet Jones was shocked. “...” This man must be a devil.