Tetiana Ovchinnikova

All my life, I lived in a remote, forgotten village on the edge of the kingdom, but a twist of fate turns everything upside down. Now, in the capital, I’m studying magic under an insufferable master, unraveling the mystery of my birth, searching for my mother, and caught in a whirlwind of intrigue. And amidst all this chaos, love sneaks up on me, unbidden and relentless.

I never thought I was still living in the Middle Ages — until my dear daddy sold me off in marriage to some arrogant, disgusting beast just to save his failing business. Well… maybe not that disgusting. And maybe not a beast at all. And sure, he was arrogant — but that was in his youth, apparently, not now. Now I realize I don’t really know the man fate has thrown into my life. And more and more, I catch myself wanting to know him better. But the situation? Infuriating! And he better not think I’m falling for his charm. No way. Not in this lifetime!

It all started when I accidentally bumped into a stranger, running out of the office in despair after a fight with my best friend. We even exchanged phone numbers with him. I thought nothing of it — maybe a few texts, at most. But then things really started spinning out of control. And just when I thought I might be falling for him, I found out who his brother was… That’s when I wanted to block his number and disappear off the face of the earth. But it was too late. He’d already rooted himself deep inside my heart. Now all I can do is wait for his calls… and pray he returns to me safe and sound.

My life was carefree until a distant kingdom — the Forest Cat Realm — decided to hold a bride selection for their prince. Though I have no hope of winning, with my own heirs barely under control, I must participate. I must behave with dignity, make beneficial connections, and under no circumstances bring shame to the honor of my Eagle Lands in front of other realms. When I set off, I had no bright expectations. But my journey turned out nothing like I imagined. In a foreign land, I found friends — and a man who makes my heart beat faster. In fact, two men. Neither of whom has anything to do with the reason I was summoned. Now, it is no longer me who is being chosen — it is I who must choose the one with whom I’m ready to spend my life.

Burned out. Hollow. Done with it all. That’s me. Nothing sparks joy anymore, and the loneliness? It makes me want to howl at the moon. So when my best friend insists on a winter getaway to the serene Carpathian Mountains, I give in. A cozy cottage in the snow sounds like the perfect reset… until I end up in the clutches of the devil himself. And I’m not speaking metaphorically. He’s real—towering, broad-shouldered, with a beard like a stormcloud and a temper as fiery as hellfire. But beneath the growls and scowls, there’s something else. Something wild. Something… irresistible. Could this grumpy Carpathian creature be the key to healing my weary heart? Or will I become yet another lost soul in his dark forest?

Having barely escaped an abusive relationship, I fled to a remote village in the middle of nowhere. Falling in love again was the last thing on my mind — I was focused on work and preparing for university. But the landlord’s hot son burst into my quiet little world and turned all my plans upside down. Are we destined to be together? Or will our pasts refuse to let us go so easily?

At our university, we have our very own Thor. Viktor Hrynevych — incredibly charismatic, brilliant, and beautiful, with a thunderous voice like the god of thunder himself. Every girl in our department is in love with him. And, of course, I wasn’t spared either. Especially since I know him far better than the others — he’s my academic advisor, and lately, we've even been working side by side. It seems he feels something for me too — something deeper than just collegial affection. Sounds perfect, right? Just fall in love and live happily ever after... But just like the legendary Thor, my mighty professor is facing his own great trial — a battle with the serpent of illness. Will he emerge victorious from this fight? What will it cost him to win? And will he let me stand by his side&sid