[BEING PUBLISHED BY FRAYED PAGES X WATTPAD BOOKS IN 2026] [WATTYS 2018 WINNER - THE HEARTBREAKERS] They say "the cure for anything is salt water - sweat, tears, or the sea..." Natalie doesn't believe it. In fact, Natalie doesn't believe in much. Not until Brooklyn gives her something to believe in. [extended summary inside] [#1 in chicklit, new adult, realistic fiction, recovery, & addiction] Copyright 2018-2025 | Taylor Romagnoli [moonraess]

This is the sequel of Discovering Myself (https://www.wattpad.com/story/237094996-discovering-myself-18%2B). This work is intended for an 18+ audience.

**Cover by @AndiApplexoxo** He was nothing like other men that she'd met in her life. He was different. She knew he was. But he was forbidden. She was beautiful. He saw her and it was all over. Love at first sight. No other woman made him feel the way she did. But she was forbidden. A rivalry that runs ages deep keeps them apart..... Or does it? She wants him and he wants her. No problem right? It doesn't have to be like Romeo and Juliet, right? Instead of two families standing in the way, there's just one. Just one man standing in the way of their happiness. His name? You know his name. Il Diavolo. Vincenzo Bianchi. Her father. Both men are Kings. Both are ruthless and unforgiving. But one will have to bow down if there is peace. One will have to bow down if there is to be a Happily Ever After...... The question is.... Which one will break first? Which one will be the first to bow? Will either get the chance to bow or will someone or something get in the way? Only one way to find out...... ~~~~~~~~~~~~ This story contains mature content. Read at your own risk. You've been warned.

☑️Completed☑️ ✨Book 1/3✨ "'I'm not scared of you.' I relaxed my fearful face and looked at him sternly. I felt his warm breath against my ear. 'You should be.'" When Bethan Jones and her family suddenly uproot and move out of their beloved New York to a tiny, remote town called Leiper Falls, Bethan feels like her life is over. She vows to get through her senior year and head right back to New York once she graduates. Just as Bethan starts to lose all hope she acquires a new group of really great friends and finds herself dating the most popular senior boy Archie Lane. Her new life seems so perfect yet she can't help but acknowledge her curiosity for the town misfit, Cal, a strange and curious character, who comes from a family that is isolated and cast out from the rest of the town. He is the man who sparks fear into the residents of Leiper Falls with rumours and stories of his past. As her life slowly starts to take an unexpected dark turn, she finds herself running in the direction of everything she thought she feared that changes her life dramatically... This story is fictional and no characters, places or events are of any intentional truth and any similarities are coincidental. No characters or content from this story can be copied or used for any other writing! Warning: This fictional story contains references of physical, emotional and psychological abuse. This is a MATURE story so please be aware of this before reading! It contains sex, drugs, violence and strong language as well as other triggers.

Erin Thomas is 23, and expecting. She lives with her boyfriend,Dean, and cannot wait to bring her baby into this world and live happily ever after. Dean has no desires to be a father. When Erin tells him she's pregnant, he begs her to have an abortion, but she refuses. He gives her an ultimatum, the baby or him. Enzo "Assassin" Costa is a 30 year old boxer. He has never lost. He's dedicated his life to boxing, never having time for anything else. He spends all his time training and ends up overhearing some guys in the locker room talking about selling off his girlfriend. Enzo becomes enraged and decides to intervene. But is he too late?

(Warning: Rated R) "As Christopher quietly dressed, he stared at Ravens half naked, sleeping body, He knew what he did was wrong, but he couldn't stand the thought of another man having her. Ever. He gently leaned down and kissed her soft bare shoulder. She didn't stir. As he stood back up, he nervously bounced his leg anticipating if he should join her again, but unfortunately; duty calls." Twenty year old Raven Stephens never asked to be thrown into the life of the American brand of the Russian Mob. When Genadi Volkov rescued her and her older brother Kyle while in her late teens from the streets, the family accepted them as one of their own. After the unfortunate passing of Genadis wife, Raven takes her place in the family buisness as his assistant. Meet Christopher Volkov, heir to the Volkov throne and an uncontrollable, handsome, psychopath. With him getting everything that he wants, why should he care? Especially when he gets away with murder. Will shy Raven be able to keep him in check, or will she be destroyed with his recklessness? Thank you Foreverisland for the awesome cover art!

Warning: Rated R, Mature Audience Only! "He hovered over her mouth as he spoke, "Do not feel ashamed." She gasped as a tear eased out of her eye as he caressed her, "I can't resist having you." He kissed her again as unbuttoned his own shirt and gently laid on top of her, "You were made for me.. You make me feel less of a monster." " Bianca Marcose was always over looked, her evil older sister Rose made sure of that. She was always the good daughter, never spoke back, never caused trouble. Secretly she dreamed of a simple life, but when their ill mob boss father Avin needs to secure his daughters safety, everyone is shocked when he chose James Endrizzi to marry Rose and to take his place. James Endrizzi, womanizer, psychopath, handsome, fearless, heartthrob. Sounds dreamy? Not to Bianca "prude" Marcose. When James first arrives to Avins house, he is actually excited to meet Bianca, until he realizes that her sister is next in line for marriage. Since Bianca is off limits, he does what any normal man that acts like a teenager does, bullies her. He makes her life a living Hell since she is off limits. What will happen when her nature breaks his hard exterior? Thank you im_so_fab for the awesome cover art!

12 chapters available • the rest are available on Patreon "No Amberg gets left behind." Jude and Sadie were born from the remains of their mother's broken past. So, when she dies, they are forced to move in with their estranged uncle who has his own dark secrets. Trying to find away to distract himself, Jude tries to focus on finishing high school but then he meets Cara Jenkins, a curly hair girl with a heart of joy. He soon finds himself falling for her but happiness doesn't last forever for the Ambergs when their grandmother makes a visit and turns their lives upside down. MILESTONES 06/07/20 - 100 views 06/16/20 - 500 views 06/23/20 - 1k views 07/20/20 - 5k views 02/08/21 - 10k views 03/11/22 - 15k views 10/15/23 - 20k views © All Rights reserved by storiesbyandy