No one told Mansi Mishra that being a grown-up is so freaky. At 27, she is tired being the punching bag of her work-life and love-life. Life hates Mansi and the feeling is mutual. And if this was not enough, Mansi is transferred to the head office of the Multinational Company she works for at Pune away from her hometown and comes face to face with the newly appointed CEO, Nikhil Parihar. In the year 2009, Micky is the queen bee of Seth AR Singhania Public school who's more prone to embarassing herself and making blunders than ruling the classroom hierarchy. Being the class topper, Micky has it all- from beauty to brains to brawn. The only thing that sticks out in her smooth life is her intense secret crush on the outcast nicknamed as Nicky who is the target of bullies and non-bullies alike. Micky has to protect Nicky from the world(at least that's what Micky feels) while keeping her feelings hidden. So this is the story of teenage foolishness and grown-up jadedness, of first love and lost chances, dreams and acceptance after failing to fulfil those dreams. ©️All Rights Reserved Reviewed by @sruti2006 @Book-worm-community

Bailey Smith, a straight-A student, doesn't have time for fun. Until she takes a summer internship at Bay Turf Resort, where she meets bad boy Jayden Lemmy. He's not the type of person so she can bring home to her father, so she knows she should stay away from him, but his beguiling grin and risky ways are too alluring. Despite his lack of formal education, Jayden Lemmy sees Bailey as someone who is ambitious, motivated, and dedicated, much as he was before the accident that changed his life forever. He pledges to stay away from her, but when a co-worker forces him into a bet he can't reject, he's forced to face his demons. It is not long before Bailey and Jayden are into each other. The flames they spark are wild and devouring, but as terrible secrets are revealed, can he prove himself worthy of the girl who can heal his broken heart, or will it all go out of control?

"If you think relationships are easy, well, think again!" A year after the elevator incident, Jane and David became a couple and moved in together. They thought their love would last, but they soon realized that the sky wouldn't always be bright. These are stories from her perspective. *** SECOND BOOK OF OUR STORY TRILOGY COPYRIGHT ©️

Fate intervened, and in a serendipitous encounter within the confines of an elevator, both of them were taken aback. It had been a decade since they first crossed paths, having spent six years without exchanging a single word. She carried the wounds of the past, desperately trying to erase them from her memory, while he continued to grapple with the burden of revealing his truth. "We're still friends, aren't we?" he queried. "Who even says that?" she replied, her voice tinged with a sigh. Destiny wove its intricate threads, bringing them together once more. Jane seized this moment, mustering the courage to share her untold story, unraveling the mysteries that plagued her. Meanwhile, Dave invited her into the recesses of his mind, revealing his side of the tale. Their narratives intertwined, creating a tapestry of emotions. What lay hidden within his story? And what secrets did her story hold? *** FIRST BOOK OF OUR STORY TRILOGY Copyright ©️

Two strangers. One room. And it doesn't end there. Rhys Hayes has been diagnosed with dyscalculia. He finds it easier to avoid talking than have to reveal his secret: why he can't tell the time, or why he doesn't remember directions, or why he just can't add up his goddamn money. This isn't what his personality should be described as, he has so much more, but who's gonna tell him? Verena Estelle just turned nineteen. Living in an orphanage her whole life has left her inexperienced. When she's finally ready to explore, to go to College, to just live, COVID-19 shows up and she's stuck in a Hotel room.... with a stranger. For a girl who's never had a home, why does living with him feel like one? For a guy who's been degrading himself forever, why do her words make him feel so positive? A story of how two strangers reveal their secrets and learn to accept themselves together, they're love-struck in quarantine but only to be pulled apart. Quarantine doesn't last forever and love doesn't either. Right? °•°•°•° If you're reading this, might as well check the first chapter out! A fast paced short story!

When Aponi is forced into a treatment facility for her eating disorder, falling in love is the last thing on her mind, until she meets Finn. ***** Aponi Hall had other plans for the final days of summer. She wanted to get her life together, earn a bit more money at the water park where she worked, and spend time with her boyfriend of four years. Those plans are shattered when Aponi's mom gives her an ultimatum: get help for her eating disorder or move out. Against all of her instincts, Aponi agrees to join the in-patient ranks at Horizons, a residential treatment center in Old Forge, New York. There, Aponi meets a group of women who will touch her life and forever change the direction of it. The most notable among them is Finn Sullivan, Aponi's new roommate. Finn, an unfiltered and unapologetic artist from Brooklyn, has some serious issues. At just 23 years old, Finn knows what it means to come from a broken home, deal with a hereditary heart condition, and endure a volatile relationship with food. One more problem gets added to the pile when Finn finds herself falling for Aponi (who Finn believes to be straight) while they navigate through recovery together. But both girls are changing in monumental ways. After Aponi experiences a romantic awakening and reciprocates feelings for Finn, it seems nothing should stand in the way of their love. Well, nothing except for Aponi's long-term boyfriend Tokala, who plans to marry her and preserve their indigenous heritage. And maybe Finn's vengeful, lovesick ex-girlfriend, who is also a patient at Horizons. As a series of external forces intervene on their budding relationship, Aponi and Finn soon find that recovery may be the easy part. Word Count: 240,000 Best Rankings: #1 in lesbianromance #1 in lgbtfiction #1 in indigenous #4 in lesbian #4 in girlxgirl #5 in tragicromance © 2018 Maria Crawford. All Rights Reserved.

I'm different, and I guess in a way we all are. We're all trying to find a place for ourselves in this too big of a world, someplace where we feel at home. But what if being different wasn't so bad after all? *** Nicholas Breen. He's got that quiet charm that pushes the blood straight to my cheeks, with his green eyes and freckles all over the place. He seems far, but so close at the same time... *** First place "The Spring Awards" [LGBTQ+] **** First place "Perdurable awards" [LGBTQ] ***** First place "The Seasonal Contest [Second Edition]" [Romance] ****** Second place "Ace Awards Supreme" [LGBTQ+] *See interview here*: https://www.wattpad.com/857440580-ace-award-supreme-interviews-second-place-in-lgbtq *******