"Canvas of Love: A Masterpiece Unveiled" follows the captivating journey of Sarah and Daniel, two talented artists who start as rivals but ultimately fall deeply in love. The story unfolds in 17 chapters, tracing their passionate relationship from its contentious beginnings to a mature and enduring love.
The city bustled with life as a warm breeze carried the scent of street food and the distant hum of traffic. Sarah stood in the heart of it all, her eyes fixed on the historic building that had been converted into a trendy art gallery. She couldn't believe her luck; her artwork had been selected for the prestigious exhibition opening tonight. It was the culmination of years of hard work, and she was ready to bask in the glory.
Just as she stepped forward to enter, a tall man with unruly chestnut hair barreled out of the gallery's glass doors, nearly knocking her over. He didn't even offer an apology, just shot her a scowl and muttered something about "clueless tourists."
Sarah's cheeks flushed with indignation, and she muttered an exasperated comment under her breath. But as she walked into the gallery, the stranger's insult weighed on her mind.
Inside, the art world glittered with patrons in their designer attire. Sarah moved through the crowd, taking in the vivid paintings and sculptures that adorned the walls. Her excitement and anticipation swelled with every step.
Near one particularly captivating painting, she paused to chat with a fellow artist, Lisa. They exchanged compliments and discussed their works, oblivious to the crowd around them.
That's when Sarah saw him again. The man who had almost knocked her over was now standing a few feet away, criticizing a painting with a haughty expression on his face. He had a refined air about him, his suit tailored to perfection.
Sarah couldn't help herself; she narrowed her eyes at him, not even trying to hide her annoyance. It was clear he had little appreciation for art, and she couldn't fathom why he was here.
Their eyes locked, and a spark of mutual disdain ignited between them. It was as if the room had disappeared, leaving just the two of them in a silent standoff amidst the celebration of creativity.
Lisa noticed Sarah's distraction and followed her gaze. "Oh, that's Daniel Reed," she whispered, her eyes wide. "He's a famous art critic. He's known for being brutally honest and utterly dismissive of most artists."
Sarah's stomach twisted. She had heard of Daniel Reed before, and not in a good way. He had a reputation for tearing artists apart in his reviews.
As if sensing her scrutiny, Daniel turned his gaze fully on her, and a smirk curled on his lips. He raised an eyebrow, challenging her to say something. Sarah felt anger bubbling up inside her, but she forced herself to look away.
She couldn't let his arrogance ruin her night. This was her moment to shine, her chance to prove herself in the art world.
But as the evening went on, Sarah couldn't shake the feeling of being watched by those piercing blue eyes. Daniel Reed was the last person she wanted to encounter at her first major exhibition, and she had a sinking suspicion that their paths were destined to cross again.
Once upon a time, there were two kingdoms once at peace. The kingdom of Salem and the kingdom of Mombana... Until the day, the king of Mombana passed away and a new monarch took over, Prince Cone. Prince Cone, has always been hungry for more power and more and more. After his coronation, he attacked Salem. The attack was so unexpected, Salem never prepared for it. They were caught off guard. The king and Queen was killed, the prince was taken into slavery. The people of Salem that survived the war was enslaved, their land taken from them. Their women were made sex slaves. They lost everything, including their land. Evil befall the land of Salem in form of Prince Cone, and the prince of Salem in his slavery was filled with so much rage. The prince of Salem, Prince Lucien swore revenge. 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳 Ten years later, thirty-years old Lucien and his people raided a coup and escaped slavery. They went into hiding and recuperated. They trained day and night under the leadership of the fearless and cold Lucien who was driven with everything in him to get back their land, and take Mombana land too. It took them five years before they ambushed and attacked Mombana. They killed Prince Cone and reclaimed everything. As they screamed out their victory, Lucien's eyes found and pinned the proud princess of Mombana. Princess Danika. The daughter of Prince Cone. As Lucien stared at her with the coldest eyes anyone can ever possess, he felt victory for the first time. He walked to the princess with the slave collar he'd won for ten years rattling in his hand as he walked. He reached close to her and with a swift movement, he collared her neck. Then, he tilted her chin up, staring into the bluest eyes and the most beautiful face ever created, he gave her a cold smile. "You are my acquisition. My slave. My sex slave. My property. I will pay you in spades, everything you and your father ever did to me and my people." He stated curtly. Pure hatred, coldness and victory was the only emotion on his face. .
"Please trust me, I didn't do anything." "I don't believe you. I am rejecting you as my Queen and giving you the punishment of death." Alina was living outside her pack for five years. Her parents didn't try to contact her and always ignored her. Her best friend convinced her to go back to their pack and she agreed. But she had never imagined what was waiting there for her. She never thought she would meet her mate and had to face betrayal from everywhere. She had to pay for the crime which she never committed. Aaron Robertson is the king of Lycans. He is a very dominant and powerful King who not only rules Lycans but also rules other ranks of werewolves. Everyone is afraid of Lycans and he is the king of them. But who knew that he would get a mate who was just a simple Omega with no powers and strengths? He called her weak all the time but little did he know that his weak Omega would give him the biggest betrayal of his life for which he had to give her the sentence of death.
After hiding her true identity throughout her three-year marriage to Colton, Allison had committed wholeheartedly, only to find herself neglected and pushed toward divorce. Disheartened, she set out to rediscover her true self-a talented perfumer, the mastermind of a famous intelligence agency, and the heir to a secret hacker network. Realizing his mistakes, Colton expressed his regret. "I know I messed up. Please, give me another chance." Yet, Kellan, a once-disabled tycoon, stood up from his wheelchair, took Allison's hand, and scoffed dismissively, "You think she'll take you back? Dream on."
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
Sawyer, the world's top arms dealer, stunned everyone by falling for Maren—the worthless girl no one respected. People scoffed. Why chase a useless pretty face? But when powerful elites began gathering around her, jaws dropped. "She's not even married to him yet—already cashing in on his power?" they assumed. Curious eyes dug into Maren's past... only to find she was a scientific genius, a world-renowned medical expert, and heiress to a mafia empire. Later, Sawyer posted online. "My wife treats me like the enemy. Any advice?"
Janice, the long-forgotten legitimate heiress, made her way back to her family, pouring her heart into winning their hearts. Yet, she had to relinquish her very identity, her academic credentials, and her creative works to her foster sister. In return for her sacrifices, she found no warmth, only deeper neglect. Resolute, Janice vowed to cut off all emotional bonds. Transformed, she now stood as a master of martial arts, adept in eight languages, an esteemed medical expert, and a celebrated designer. With newfound resolve, she declared, "From this day forward, no one in this family shall cross me."