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How far would you go to protect the ones you love? A successful architect with a promising career in London, Brian's world spins out of control when the man he always saw as a second father betrays him in the most unexpected way. Left without closure, a year has passed and Brian is now more determined than ever to undo the harm done to the ones he loves most, his family. Even if that means riding the thin line between justice, revenge, and obsession... Immersed in his resolve, finding love again was the last thing on his mind. Until fate steps in and a chance encounter changes everything. Meeting Olivia again so unexpectedly, at his best friend's wedding, stirs up memories he had long ago put away. She'd been his first love, his kindred spirit - and the woman who left him without saying so much as a goodbye. Which doesn't make him want her less. He knows it, the moment she locks her deep green eyes on his. Even knowing it might be too late to repair what's been once broken, Brian refuses to lose her again and sets out to find a way back to her heart. But it's been more than ten years since their story was left unfinished. Will they get one last chance to make things right? Or will Brian learn that sometimes justice comes at too high a price? *** NOTE TO READERS: A full-length, standalone contemporary romance, Where the Stars Fall was previously published on �������� as Falling Home. This edition has been fully revised with added and edited content.

What happens when you fall for someone you know you're not supposed to fall in love with? ''It's cool to have insecurities Jasmine, but controlling it is what matters the most! Do you think I don't get insecure also? I fucking do, but I always keep it to myself. Keep saying those words, keep doing those things Jasmine. That is what makes me love you more. But humans and promises tho, I knew I could never trust humans. Let it not look as though I am forcing the friendship. But whatever you thought of me Jasmine, leaving you is trash. I think I'm doing much talking now, Let's forget about US!'' Do you like complications? Because this is one hell of a complicated relationship! 16 years old Jasmine Wilson has everything a teen could wish for. Everything, but happiness. She has lived in pretence all her life, covering up the hollow within her with a facade of happiness. But after praying to God to send her someone would understand and treat her with importance, someone that would make her smile genuinely, She met Dave. Dave Smith. Someone who finally treated her like she mattered. Will her insecurities get in the way of her new found happiness? Will these two have a chance of being together despite all circumstances? Find out as you read!

Raven Grey and Collin Carter first fell in love at fifteen during a memorable summer camp, where they shared dreams and whispered secrets under the stars. But a tragic accident erased Collin's memories of their time together, leaving Raven heartbroken. Years later, their paths cross unexpectedly on a college campus. Raven's heart aches as Collin looks at her with no recognition, treating her like a stranger. To make matters worse, she discovers Collin is in a relationship with Amelia, the campus beauty who harbors animosity towards her. Despite the heartache, Raven holds onto hope. Destiny intervenes once more when they end up working for the same airline. Just as Raven thinks she has a chance to rekindle their past romance, Amelia reappears, determined to reclaim Collin. Torn between his past and present, Collin's apparent indifference leaves Raven with an agonizing choice: step aside gracefully or fight for a love that seems like a losing battle. Will her heart be able to hold on?

~"You don't- you don't need me." I stared in shock. This was the first shred of emotion he'd shown since he started avoiding me, and I had no idea how to respond. What was I supposed to say to something like that? So I let myself be honest, and I told him exactly how I felt. "But I do." I almost choked on my words. "I do need you. I can't talk to anybody else. I can't eat. I can't sleep. And I know you know what that's like."~ Liliana is now an orphan. Just 17 years old, she lost her parents in a boating accident and now she must live with her best friend, her best friend's parents and her best friend's brother, Joseph. She struggles through her grief as well as dealing with the mysterious but obnoxious Joseph, and it soon comes to light that he isn't the only one around her keeping secrets. Living under the same roof, tensions arise, and Liliana begins to discover that a perfect family may not be so perfect after all." If you like a good old slowburn, enemies (ish) to lovers, bonding over tragic backstories type beat then this story is for you, I promise :) #1 in #bestfriendsbrother (didn't note the exact date - some time in January 2021) #1 in #dealing with death (11/04/21) amazing cover by @sixty6ix !!

This story follows a 21yo cheerful college student Jennifer Scott. But beneath her bubbly and cheerful persona lies countless insecurities, anxiety and low self esteem. After her broken relationship with her cheating ex boyfriend Richard, Jennifer is afraid to give love a chance again. She vows to not let her heart be broken one more time. That was until Zephyr walked into her life and changed everything with a lie. Note: This is meant to be a short story which is why I've not stretched it more than what's required. Hope you have fun reading it. The beautiful cover is by @BlackwoodAzure Their Instagram is @wattpadian.covers Go check them out!

[COMPLETED] Elijah and Jess had been unbreakable since high school, so it comes as no surprise to anyone when the young couple decides to tie-the-knot. But when Jess's feisty and voluptuous best friend, Kylie, returns to the hometown for the wedding after five long years, the couples' relationship rapidly deteriorates. All it takes is one drunken night of vulnerability and passion between Kylie and Elijah to highlight the many problems in his relationship with Jess. The two begin a sordid affair at the expense of all those around them, and as all three of their lives begin to spiral out of control, it seems that it's not only Kylie and Elijah who are keeping secrets. Nobody will be left unscathed when the truth comes out... *NOTE: This is the completely unedited first draft* TW: Mild sexual content, strong language, infidelity, mental health, volatile characters and, childhood trauma.

"Always go with the choice that scares you the most, because that is the one that is going to require the most of you." -Caroline Myss He scowled and put a finger up to my lips. "Mallie," he whispered, "listen to me. You and only you are the girl that matters to me the most in this world, ok? There's no one else I want to be with, no one else that makes me feel the way you do. You are my world, and I'm going to fight for you until the end. Don't ever forget that." _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Have you ever had to make a choice? A choice that decides, not only your future, but the future of those around you? Mallie never thought she'd have to choose. She never thought she'd have to choose to see the one person she cared about suffer before her eyes everyday and not be able to do anything about it. People shouldn't have to make those kinds of choices, but she did. And the strange thing was... she didn't regret a minute of it. [PG-13] © 2013 by Katy-C All Rights Reserved Disclaimer: I was 13 when I wrote this so it has major plot holes and discrepancies :/

Madison Rosales is not your typical 22- year-old. While everyone her age is out graduating college? She's only getting started. While everyone is out partying? She's out working. While everyone is out dating? She's out taking care of her family. After her father left them, she had no other choice than to become the second parent. Being responsible is the only thing she knows and her family comes before anyone else. Including herself. Until her best friend, Vanessa, suggests she focus on herself for once. To go out and party, meet a man, and fall in love. Except Madison is jaded. Another painful scar she has thanks to her father. Growing up surrounded by toxic relationships has her believing that there is no good man. That is, until one trip to New York has her coming face to face with Maxon Blake. Will he be the one to change her mind? To change the course of her life? Or will he get tired and leave like everyone usually does? **** Maxon Blake is a 24-year-old hotshot Wide Receiver for the New England Patriots who has his own issues with women. After being cheated on, Maxon believes there are no good women in the world. Sleeping around is something he's done for the past three years. That is, until his eyes land on Madison. The moment he sees her, he's a goner. No other woman has grabbed his attention in so long that it scares him. There is just something about Madison that draws him to her that he can't seem to pinpoint. So Maxon sets out on a mission to get closer to Madison and explore their chemistry. Except Madison doesn't seem to care. About him. About anything. Or anyone. But Maxon is relentless. He didn't get to where he was by giving up easily, so he decides to be patient. Give her time and she'll come around. Only, Madison will be staying with him for a week. Will that be enough time to convince her that there is something between them? Will she even believe him? Or will she leave? Forgetting about him like everyone else.

-------------------- I gasp for air, twisting in his hold. My heart beats in my chest, between my legs. Urging to get off. But Henry pulls away from me, carefully studying my face. "You look so pretty, all worked up because of me." I feel heat flushing through me, making my hips twitch again. -------------------- For My Own Good Olivia Kent has always been good at running - from her broken home, suffocating memories, and emotions too raw to face. She keeps everyone at a careful distance, hiding the full extent of her pain - even from her best friend Carla. But when Olivia catches golden boy Charlie Bell in a vulnerable moment, it pulls her into an unfamiliar circle of friends who begin to break through her defenses. Then there's Henry, with his piercing grey eyes that see far more than Olivia wants to reveal. She feels immediately and undeniably drawn to him, but opening her heart only makes her realize how tightly she's trapped by the past she's been running from. As her world unravels, Olivia is faced with a difficult decision: stay trapped by fear and guilt, or risk everything for a chance at something better. Sometimes, love isn't enough to save you. Sometimes, it's up to you to find the strength to save yourself. For your own good.

WARNING: MENTION OF MURDER, SEX, MATURE LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE, CRIME, CHEATING, TALK OF SELF HARM, UNDERAGE DRINKING AND DRUG ABUSE. TROPES: FRIENDS TO LOVERS, PREGNANCY. RECOMMENDED 13+ -------------------------- This story takes place in the year 2007, In the small town of Saranac Lake, New York. Troy Harvin is a 17 year old boy from the quiet, nice part of town, a humorous, passionate, kind delinquent with a good heart. An alcoholic mother, a little brother who he's spent most of his childhood helping take care of, a father who abandoned him at 12 and hasn't seen him since. He never felt like he fit in with anybody, until he met her. Lyric Sterling, a recovering drug addict, authentic, caring, intelligent but reckless, an 18 year old loner from the wrong side of the tracks. A mother with a 6 year old daughter who is biologically her sister that she was forced to raise her because of her mother. Her mom is a dangerous woman, a gang leader, who Lyric has spent most of her teenage years trying to avoid. She ran away from the town she grew up in when she was 15, trying to escape scientists who wanted to use what they thought was a special spark inside of her to perform tests that would transform her into what they believed could be used as a governmental weapon. Lyric and Troy instantly find a familiarity in each other that comforted them..they quickly fall into friendship which then quickly develops into what you might call love. He fell head over heels for her without any control, now he has to deal with the consequences of falling in love with his absolute best friend with a boyfriend, and not being able to have her. Little did Lyric know that the man that became her best friend who taught her how to trust again would also be the one to coax her heart back open.