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THE BAOBAB AND THE ROSE

Isabella Hartmann had everything a woman could want — a successful career, a wealthy family, and a man her father had carefully chosen for her. The only problem was that none of it was hers. Running from a life that suffocated her and an engagement she never agreed to, Bella boards a plane to Tanzania on a photography assignment — telling herself it is just work. Just temporary. Just three weeks in the wild before she figures out what comes next. She doesn't expect Jabari Mwamba. Strong, silent, and deeply rooted in the red African earth he was born from, Jabari has spent his whole life building something real — a safari company, a family legacy, a heart guarded so carefully that few people have ever come close enough to touch it. He has been betrayed before. He has loved and lost before. He has learned to be patient, to be careful, to want nothing that could leave. But the Serengeti has its own plans. Thrown together across vast golden plains and ancient Baobab trees, Jabari and Bella find themselves pulled toward something neither of them planned and neither of them can outrun. Between stolen moments under burning skies and honest conversations by firelight, two people from opposite worlds begin to build something extraordinary. But love is never simple when it crosses worlds. Jabari's family will not accept a foreign woman easily. Bella's powerful father will not let go without a fight. An ex-lover returns with unfinished business. And somewhere between Munich and the Serengeti, Bella must make the most important choice of her life — the safe world she was given, or the real one she finally found. Some loves are comfortable. Some loves are safe. This one will cost them everything. And be worth every penny. Genre: Romance | Drama | Intercultural Love Story Setting: Tanzania, Africa Themes: Forbidden Love | Family Conflict | Finding Yourself | Cultural Differences
joeruchaga · 4.8k Views

New World, New Life: I Became A Bigshot In The Ancient World

Excerpt Aristia could not help but stare at the platinum blonde a few steps in front of her. She seemed to sparkle with a glow that drew people in around her. Something that only happened to the main character of a novel. [Is that stupid book sure I'm the female lead?] She thought, her jaws almost going slack. At this point, she was sure she was deluding herself— or the book was deluding her. She didn't know why, but she already disliked the girl. [This is definitely not jealousy.] She rubbed her brows, watching how the innocent, naive looking girl exuding female lead aura was being flocked around already by others despite her low status. "F*ck, I'm really in deep shit!" — Aristia Andrews had just returned home from work and prepared to go to sleep, when she was given a novel. Nothing strange about that though, huh? But just after she had completed the novel, she woke up to find herself tossed into a whole new world. Taken from her world and the life she deemed perfect, and tossed into a not-so-ideal world. She becomes Aristia Amberale, the beloved five year old daughter of the only Grand Duke and Imperial Prince of the kingdom, said to be loved by all in the kingdom. Now part of royalty, she has to get accustomed to living in a backward world of Kings and Queens, Dukes, Marquises, Earls, Viscounts and Barons. Just the titles and hierarchy were enough to make her smart head spin. With beautiful and loving parents and relatives, a hopelessly adorable younger brother who just might be a sis-con, loyal-to-the-death servants, and a smart brain, join Aristia as she enjoys eating and making delicious cuisines, forms unique friendships, and creates successful businesses. However, she finds all is not as she thought it was; there just might be something bigger than she expected that the book did not reveal— something that could turn her well balanced world upside down. First of all, she discovers that her character is actually hated and not loved. Then, she finds out she's not really the female lead. Now... she has a lot of mysteries surrounding her to unfold, secrets to uncover, and a sad fate to avoid. But... "Hey, why are you looking at me with those eyes? The female lead is over there." "You, stop following me around, will you? You're supposed to hate me!" "Stay back, all of you! What's wrong with you?!" But most importantly... why are these obviously important characters not leaving her alone? And why was the cold, unloving soon-to-be Emperor husband of that powerful Empire paying attention to her instead of the female lead? It wasn't supposed to be like this...
Gray_Queen19 · 147.5k Views

She Is From The Countryside

A 19-year-old young lady came to the Jiang family, a prominent family in Sea City. Rumors had it that she rescued the Jiang family's madame many years ago in the countryside. After she enrolled at Sea City University, the madame took her to the Jiang family's residence before school started, claiming to familiarize the lady with Sea City's environment. It was said that that the young lady was an orphan who grew up in the countryside. However, she carried herself in a manner that befitted a rich young lady from a prestigious family, more so than the real rich young ladies. It was said that the young lady had not seen the world and was not presentable. However, she maintained her composure in front of the bigshots from all walks of life. She maintained a proper smile that made people look askance. It was said that the young lady was brought home by Old Madame Jiang to be Young Master Jiang's wife. It was said that the young lady came from too humble a background and was not fit to marry into the Jiang family. It was said that the young lady fell in love with the young master of the Jiang family at first sight, but the young master of the Jiang family did not care about her at all. … First meeting. She sat by the lotus pond in the Jiang family mansion as she read a book. Even though she was in a simple outfit of a white T-shirt matched with black pants, he saw the charm of a beautiful lady. She exuded the aura of a young lady. First meeting. Her book fell. He called after her. She turned around after hearing him. At that moment, she suddenly understood what "a man as beautiful as jade" meant. He was a bright gentleman who was as gentle and beautiful as jade; she was an elegant young lady, reserved and upright. If someone asked her what her greatest gain in coming to Sea City was, she would answer without hesitation, "Meeting him." If someone asked him what his greatest gain in staying in Sea City was, he would answer without hesitation, "Meeting her."
Li Xuan · 2.7m Views

Unspoken Love: Thousands unspoken words

Unspoken Love — Thousands Unspoken words Some loves are never confessed… they live in silence, in memories, in the spaces between two people who were never truly strangers. Once, in the quiet neighborhood of Shanghai, Song Jia and Ye Xiao were just children—carefree, inseparable, and unknowingly in love. In each other, they found a home the world could never give them. Until one day… she left. Seventeen years later, fate brings them back together. But they are no longer those children. Ye Xiao, now 30, has returned to China as the cold and formidable heir of the Ye Group. Behind his composed exterior lies a man shaped by loss, betrayal, and a relentless obsession—uncovering the truth behind his brother’s suspicious death. Song Jia, now 27, is a woman built from broken pieces. Behind her calm and distant exterior lies a heart scarred by a love that shattered her. Haunted by fear, betrayal, and memories she cannot escape, she no longer believes in love… especially not her own. To the world, she is composed and untouchable. To the world, she is nothing more than a refined socialite and heiress of Song family. In secret, she is “L”—the hidden designer and a brilliant mind behind a global fashion empire. Their reunion was never meant to be complicated. But it is. Because the closer they get, the more their past and present begin to collide. Song Jia is searching for the truth behind her mother’s death—unaware that her own family is built on lies, hidden identities, and dangerous secrets. Ye Xiao is chasing answers about his brother’s accident—only to find that her world and his are deeply connected in ways neither of them expected. And then… there’s the past she cannot forget. —Standing between them… Lu Lucas— the man who broke her heart to protect her. The man who left without giving her the truth. The man who still lingers in the shadows of her life. But Ye Xiao is different. He no longer the boy who watches from afar. He refuses to be just another memory. This time, he stays. He steps forward. Not to walk away. Not to lose her again. But to heal her… even if it means stepping into her darkness. He doesn’t force his way into her life. He doesn’t ask for her love. He simply stays. Quietly. Patiently. Unwavering. As if loving her… was never a choice. But when the past resurfaces and truths threaten to destroy everything, one question remains— If what they felt before was never love… then what is this now? And will they finally have the courage to name it? Or will it remain— an unspoken love. Or will their story remain what it has always been— an unspoken love… lost between what was, what is, and what could have been.
RO_ · 2k Views

Your Sweet Presence

She was first daughter born in the family in 200 years, she was however forbidden to leave her Mansion, and considered a fortune lady, she was taught several skills by several Masters of their field, Bai Dongmei, the most considerate girl possessed 'Aura' giving her spiritual powers about which was partially unaware. He was abandoned by his career oriented mother and was raised by his grandfather who doted on him. He was known as a rich spoiled brat, after his grandfather's death revealed his true identity as a founder of company in London. Later, he returns to his homeland for his business. Qian Jin, Mafia King of Emirates had a secret alliance with Bai Qi, the richest man and father of Dongmei, he is one of those with 'Aura' and the only one who knows Qian Jin also possess 'Aura' which gives him martial arts powers. They are soulmates and were supposed to cultivate together, but Qian Jin trained himself alone which endangered Dongmei's life. Bai Qi, forces Qian Jin to marry his daughter in any case and don't let her die. So what if they were soulmate? they did not love each other or did they not know what love is? **************************************************************** Read Your Sweet Presence to know what it is like to be with your soulmate whom you don't love. What is this Aura? why must they cultivate their powers? Will Qian Jin and Bai Dongmei who are like sun and moon actually live a happy life? or will they end their relationship after achieving the greater good and completing their cultivation? **************************************************************** Support me with your love for the characters and bestow this author some power stones and gifts. Comment your thoughts and let me feel your sweet presence. If you have any idea about my novel, feel free to tell me. The chapters are not edited, if you find any typos, do point them out in paragraph comments. This is my first contracted book and I really need your encouragement for creating the novel, so please leave a review and the book to your library. Thank you, your YSP author, PEARL_WANG discord- PEARL_WANG#8916
PEARL_WANG · 150.4k Views