does the apothecary diaries have romance

Joni Holloway is a well-known philanthropist and female entrepreneur in Hastax. When she was on the brink of death, her daughter-in-law, Miranda Murray, appeared. It was then that Joni realized she had been cheated by Miranda. Her son, Karl, was put in prison, and the Holloway family was in ruins. All of this was schemed by Miranda, who wanted to take over the Holloway family. Realizing all of this, Joni felt deeply regretful. Joni swore that if there were a next life, she would protect her good daughter-in-law, Janette. When Joni woke up again, she found herself back three years ago.

Betrayed by Zayn Lewis, Yelena Gunn lost everything—her family, her future, and her life in childbirth. But fate grants her a second chance. Reborn with newfound clarity, she sees Zayn for who he truly is and, with Jasper Steele by her side, vows revenge. With calculated strikes at work and home, she brings down Zayn, delivering the final blow at his grand birthday banquet. As he loses everything, Yelena finds a new beginning. This time, she chooses love and happiness, accepting Jasper's proposal and stepping into a future where she is no longer a victim—but a victor.

For three years, Cecilia Nixon had been in a loveless marriage with Nat Gold, untouched by him, and her mother-in-law insisted she leave empty-handed. In a sudden act of defiance, Cecilia managed to force Nat to sleep with her and then vanished, pregnant. Six years later, upon her return to her homeland, the first person she bumped into was Nat. As they engaged in a chase, her rage got the better of her, and she confronted him, demanding a proper distance between them.

After the tragic death of her parents, Yvonne Scott was raised with love and care by the Gordon family. But just before their wedding, Edward Gordon casually suggests they live an open relationship. Heartbroken, she stumbles into a pool, only to be rescued by her fiancé's best friend, Calvin Foster.Having secretly loved Yvonne since childhood, Calvin's feelings flood back when they meet again. With charm and subtle manipulation, he teases, tempts, and plays hot and cold, fighting fiercely for her love. As she slowly succumbs to his persistence, Yvonne finds herself on the path to true happiness.

Sylvia Hansen was raised in isolation on a mountain, training in martial arts and unaware of modern society's customs. When her master sends her down to marry, claiming it will boost her powers, she believes "sleeping together" simply means resting beside her husband. It's only after meeting the male lead and facing a series of hilarious misunderstandings that she discovers "sleeping together" can actually result in a baby!

Annie Clark arrives at Joel Ford's house intending to make his parents dislike her, but instead, she wins them over. At a banquet, Judy Lowe exposes Annie as Joel's hired companion, but Joel's mother refuses to believe it. Later, Joel reluctantly admits the truth, and his father decides to play matchmaker and keep it a secret. When Judy's accusations lead to Annie being kicked out, Joel's mother secretly helps bring them closer together. With his parents' support, Joel finally realizes his feelings and pursues Annie.

On her birthday, Jeanne Leonard got hit with a double heartbreak: her boyfriend of four years, Tristan Frey, secretly tied the knot with his first love, Loretta Steele. To make things worse, Jeanne was in a car crash right after Tristan walked out on her. Hovering between life and death, she made a trade — her ability to love, in exchange for a second chance at life. Now back in the world, but unable to fall in love again, Jeanne is done chasing the past. She agrees to an arranged marriage with Nelson Sanford — not for love, but to take control of her future and rewrite her story on her own terms.

Six years ago, Alyssa Moss lost her voice in a car accident and was led to believe that her husband, Caleb Wood, had cheated on her with Mandy Shaw. Crushed and betrayed, she faked her death and disappeared. Now, she returns as Anna, a renowned architect, with her son, Connor Wood. But when she unexpectedly crosses paths with Caleb and Mandy, she must hide Connor's true identity. When Connor is kidnapped, Alyssa and Caleb join forces to rescue him—only to discover that every lie and heartbreak between them had been orchestrated by Mandy all along.

While selling boxed lunches at a construction site, college student May Bale unexpectedly crosses paths with Joe Cole, the powerful chairman of Cole Corp—and ends up spending a night with him. When she faints during a school sports meet and learns she's pregnant, her stepmother tries to force an abortion. But Joe steps in and brings her home. Welcomed by the warmth of the Cole family, May finds the strength to stand up to those who hurt her, rebuild her life, and grow a career of her own. In the end, she discovers both love and happiness by Joe's side.

The Smith family welcomed a pair of twins, and an expert claimed one a lucky star and the other a curse. He predicted that the lucky twin would become the top scholar in eighteen years. Their grandmother, valuing boys over girls, was certain that the elder brother, Joel Smith, was the fortunate one and tried to kill his sister. A kind maid, Ivy Lake, saved Zoe Smith, who was then raised as a servant in her own home. Years later, both siblings make three wishes, and soon, the Smith family becomes the richest in Halton. Their faith in Joel deepens, and Zoe suffers even harsher treatment—until the scholar's plaque arrives. To everyone's shock, the so-called cursed girl, Zoe Smith, is actually the real top scholar!

Felicia was betrayed by her longtime boyfriend and, in her sorrow, she drunkenly entered the room of CEO Ryan. She woke up the next day, regretting the night and mistaking Ryan for a college student. Ryan, however, proposed marriage. After a quick wedding, Felicia took on family responsibilities, urging Ryan to study diligently. Ryan found this amusing until the day Felicia realized her husband was the CEO.

At 15, Evan Jose met the love of his life. Having been diagnosed with a rare illness since childhood and given no more than 30 years to live, Evan tasted a candy from Tina Skyler, and that very candy drove away his misery. Over the years, Evan kept supporting Tina, watching his little moon grow into an exceptional dancer. When he had only 7 months left to live, he made a selfish decision. He married her, aiming to love her silently, as he had done for the past 14 years. But he forgot that the look of love can't be hidden. His feelings grew stronger. He reveled in her cute yet awkward attempts to please him, was captivated by her unintentional touches, and couldn't bear the thought of any other man near Tina. With his life slipping away and his love impossible to let go, a countdown of love began.

Millie Jefferson, a young woman about to get married, is sold by her boyfriend to a local organization in Tasville. In this place filled with violence and bloodshed, Millie seduces Reece Taylor, known as the Prince, to escape. However, as they spend time together, she falls in love with him, only to discover she's caught in an even bigger whirlpool of danger.

She dreamed of becoming a pilot but unexpectedly had a child with him, leading her to give up her aspirations and choose to be a devoted wife and mother. Seven years into their marriage, she discovered that he had someone else and witnessed him pledging eternal love to another woman. Heartbroken, she met her end in a plane crash. However, she unexpectedly found herself reborn, back before the disaster, and vowed to change her fate…

Sierra was originally the true daughter of the Jenkins family, but she was framed by Nicole and expelled from the Jenkins family. After her rebirth, she relied on her memories to dig for treasures and obtain funds to invest in projects that competed with the Jenkins family. At the investment conference, she fearlessly faced Nicole's slanders and the Jenkins family's suppression, successfully turning the tables. Later, she exposed Nicole's malicious deeds, causing her to suffer the consequences of her own actions. Ultimately, Sierra let go of her past and joined hands with her friends to embark on a new life.

The discomfort in his heart only grew more intense when he saw someone being embraced inside the private room. Finding an excuse, he left the room and forcefully pulled the woman at the end of the corridor into his arms to fiercely kiss her. At this point, the only thing that occupied his mind was how to make her his.

Five years ago, Nina Wade was betrayed by her own family, leading to an unexpected pregnancy with Joe Holt. She raised their son, Ben, in secret. But now, five years later, her world is shattered when Ben is diagnosed with leukemia. Desperate to save him, Nina plans to sell the precious jade that Joe left to her back then. Meanwhile, the Holts begin a city-wide search for Ben. In the midst of this chaos, Nina finds herself working as Joe's secretary at Holt Corp. As they spend more time together, their relationship begins to heat up in ways neither of them expected.

Jana had an ugly birthmark on her face, causing her biological parents to reject her. In a stroke of luck, she saved Willard from being drugged, and miraculously, her birthmark disappeared. Grateful, Willard offered her a lavish gift worth billions, intending to marry her...