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Powerplay by theultimatebookies
Powerplay
theultimatebookies
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Passionate journalism student Kaviya Raj has only ever hated one thing in her life: hockey players-especially the kind who coast by on charm and a smile that gets them anything they want. So when Kaviya has a humiliating run-in with Damian de la Cruz-Maple Crest University's hockey captain and the town's Golden Boy-her hatred turns personal. He's arrogant, rich, and seems like his biggest problem is deciding how to style his hair in the morning. Or so she thinks. When Kaviya is assigned to write a make-or-break feature on Damian for her final project, she's less than thrilled. Kaviya can't stand him, and he infuriatingly wants nothing to do with the spotlight. That is, until they strike a deal that benefits them both. But as Kaviya digs deeper into his icy world, she realizes Golden Boy isn't who she thought he was, and the story she was meant to write might not be the one that matters anymore. Now, with her deadline looming and her future on the line, can Kaviya make the ultimate powerplay before it's too late?
The Mafia Bride by Gautami_Shankar
The Mafia Bride
Gautami_Shankar
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  • Parts 73
#1 in Wedding Planner (28th August 2020) #1 in We Need Diverse Books (24th August 2019) #1 in Indian Girl (23rd December 2018) Meghana Anand - popularly known as Meg, is a charming and pretty wedding planner. She's a perfectionist who always aims for the best and stubborn to not settle for less. Confident, bossy, extremely observant and short-tempered - Her traits make her the best in her business but they also make her awfully difficult to date. Leo Moretti is handsome in a brooding way. Commanding and quiet he runs his 'family business' with ease because he knows his gun is enough to take care of all his problems. He is ruthless and considers emotions as weaknesses. Secretive and paranoid the professional hazards of his family business are enough to scare any girl he brings home. When Leo approaches Meg to organize his sister's wedding, little did she know that she'd gotten herself entangled with a mafia family. Her instinct tells her that Leo is dangerous and she ought to stay away. But, something about Leo's arrogance annoys her and she can't help but clash with him. She hates his guts and he hates her bossy attitude. Their opposite personalities leads to constant bickering between the two and it is evident to everyone that they cannot stand each other. But, what happens when they discover that perhaps the tension between them isn't hatred at all? Could it be that she's fallen for the man she has sworn to hate? ⚠️ P.G 16 Regular updates
Playing Dirty by Neon_chocolates
Playing Dirty
Neon_chocolates
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Desperate for a fresh start, Sameera Bhatt leaves Mumbai for Manhattan, hoping to put away memories of the past. A chance encounter with a drunk, unconscious, but handsome stranger stirs something in her she'd never thought to feel again. Assuming a dream position as the new Head of the Projects and Development Department at Silvercorp, she is soon pitched in a constant battle of wills with Ryan Silverton, heir to the Silvercorp riches, disgraced former head of the department, general pain in the ass, and the object of her fantasies for the past year. What's worse, the man doesn't even remember her! For Ryan Silverton, getting rid of the pesky woman hellbent on lording it over him , while trying to fix the mess he'd caused and regain his position as head of department - a position now occupied by the aforementioned pesky woman - should be no problem. As long as he didn't give in to the inexplicable urge to kiss her senseless and have her scream his name in ecstasy, winning should be easy. Except, he gets more than he bargained for when the alluring Sameera Bhatt, proves to be no easy pushover. But despite heated arguments and disagreements, a different kind of heat sizzles between two headstrong characters, and sometimes, the heat is just too tempting to deny. Let the games begin, winner takes all. Highest ranking: #3 Romance, #6 Chicklit
Wonderwall ✔ by originalverbivore
Wonderwall ✔
originalverbivore
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  • Parts 7
Wonderwall: (n) Someone you find yourself thinking about all the time, someone you're infatuated with. * There had been five. In my life, there have been five girls I've fallen in love with. Five who have been my wonderwall. There was Melody, who sang her way into my heart. Kendra, the boldest girl of all. Summer, the brightest and girliest girl I'd ever met. Belle, who made me fall in love with so much more than just her spirit. And Dawn, who understood me like no one ever could. Five wonderwalls, each a different story. And this is how it happened. * * * [ This story is in no way related to the song. ] * Featured on WattPadShortStory * * Featured on WattPad's YA * * Featured on WattPad's UndiscoveredBooks * * First place in the Writers Awards * * First place in Glitter Awards * * First place in the Creativity Awards * * First place in Sunflower Awards * * First place in Honour Awards * * First place Coffee and Cake Awards * * First place Blue Rose Awards * * First place The Aeryn Awards * * Second place Piggyback Awards * * Second place Gemstone Awards * * Second place The Soul Awards * * * * "This really brings me back to being a kid." - TheDeadPlace "I binged this whole thing now I want to read it over and over ❤️" - josiecat987 "There are so many things you can do with classical romance but this book CHANGES EVERYTHING. When I saw the synopsis, I was thinking "aaand another romance, there's no way this is going through". Wrong again! The author is so skilled at developing a story that I'm beginning to call it natural-born talent. When cliche. Is taken. On another level." - Millie (feedback from Piggyback Awards) "This book will inspire many romance novelists." - Rachel (feedback from Piggyback Awards) "What a beautiful and heartwarming read! Your concept, your voice, your aesthetics, your execution; it was all breathtaking. I could have read this story many times over." - TheCreativityAwards Credit for the cover goes to @goldenways :)
The Starbucks Hotline by extrachipper
The Starbucks Hotline
extrachipper
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❝Hello, this is the Starb-❞ ❝HEEELP ME!! PLEASE! THERE'S A MURDERER IN MY HOUSE!❞ ❝OH SHIT, SHIT, SHIT!! WHAT DO I DO?! THIS IS STARBUCKS, NOT FREAKING 911. WAIT, HOLD ON. TRY TO KEEP YOURSELF ALIVE, I'LL CALL 911!! STAY CALM. IT'S GOING TO BE O- ❞ ❝Wait...did you just say Starbucks?❞ ❝Um...yeah?❞ ❝They have a hotline?❞ ---- fun conversations between two Potterheads over the Starbucks hotline. [highest rank: #6 in short story] [highest rank: #2 in short story 5/6/17]
The Truth About Love by trxnslate
The Truth About Love
trxnslate
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  • Parts 18
FEATURED ON WATTPAD FRESH READS 21/07 Asha has watched pretty much every rom-com to ever exist and read every romance novel to have ever set foot in the world of literature- in fact, she's even written some successful teen romance novels of her own on Wattpad, which practically makes her an expert. So, how hard could it be for someone who essentially has a Ph.D. in the 'studies of luurve' to make the stereotypical school player, Kai Watson, fall head over heels in love with her? And with the help of her best friend Mason, it should be a walk in the park. Except, it's not. Heck, it's more like a crawl in the Sahara desert. It doesn't take Asha long at all to realise that love couldn't be more different from what she had envisaged in her head and in just a few months she learns more about love, in all its forms than she could have ever imagined. [amazing cover by GrimTragedies]
Charlie and Dia by Aamenah456
Charlie and Dia
Aamenah456
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Introverted Charlie never expected to gain the attention of Dia, the chatterbox on the train, and he certainly wasn't expecting to fall in love. *** A few words can describe Charlie Jackson. He enjoys the simplicity of a coffee far more than the average person, and devotes too much time to his work - commuting included. But Charlie's life is far more complicated than meets the eye. Hindered by his stammer and the anxiety that occurs as a result, he has become accustomed to letting others use their voices for him. When Dia strolls into work one day, it seems that the universe has its own plans. Charlie instantly recognises her as the chatty woman from the train he takes five days a week. She's different in many ways, and it becomes clear that there's something between them. But the journey to love isn't so smooth sailing, especially when Dia's own battles come to light. Can Charlie fight his demons to support Dia in facing hers, or will his anxiety never allow him to become more than the stranger on the train? Romance Wattys Winner- 2020 1st place in the Firework Awards [New Adult] Featured in the Wattpad Summer Challege- 2020 Content and Trigger Warning- this book contains themes including the following; mental health, anxiety, suicide awareness, domestic violence.
Knowing Xavier Hunt ✓ by ScarlettBlackDaisy
Knowing Xavier Hunt ✓
ScarlettBlackDaisy
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|| Featured FREE story with exclusive paid chapters - previously a paid story || When Haley discovers the truth behind Xavier, whose silence holds a deeper meaning, she sets her mind on making his life better one small step at a time. ***** Haley Rosamond is happy with her simple life, content under the wing of her father. Well-protected, she has no idea of the darkness surrounding Xavier Hunt, with his all-black attire and infrequent presence in school-accompanied by his bruises and scars. That is, until Haley catches a glimpse of Xavier's reality and is made to question everything she knows about family and life in general. The truth, she realizes, couldn't be more different from everything she has heard. Supported by her father, Haley sets her mind on helping Xavier any way she can, and what begins with tutoring sessions, free food, and random acts of kindness blooms into friendship and something a little more. But when Haley's admission into her dream college and another tragedy in Xavier's life threaten to undo everything she has worked for, Haley needs to decide if she'll stick by Xavier or simply be another person in his life that disappears. [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]] Cover designed by Holly Thurston
The Duke's Forbidden Lover by CrossAndQuill
The Duke's Forbidden Lover
CrossAndQuill
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  • Parts 42
In the year 2018, lives Nalini, an ordinary Indian girl who is forced to marry a man twice her age, selected by her abusive grandfather. However, the night before her wedding, her attempt at saving a child from falling into a well backfires when she ends up plummeting instead. When she wakes up, she finds herself in the year 1840 and on the run from society. In the year 1840, lives the feared and heartless Alastair, Duke of Birmingham. In need of a new governess for his child, he offers Nalini a proposal she can't refuse when he meets the exotic and unusual woman by chance. Through a settlement that benefits both, she finds herself on a wild journey, one that involves finding out how to get back home, hiding the truth from the Duke of Birmingham and exposing the dark secret his stony eyes hold. *** Highest ranking: #148 in Romance!! #28 in Historical Fiction!! (Thanks to @MintJujube again for notifying me legit all the time!) Credits to @EvePetal for making a gorgeous cover! Please go check out her cover book because it's more than stunning!
Converting the Bad Boy ✔ by Aishabella13
Converting the Bad Boy ✔
Aishabella13
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Mariam is a devoted Muslim. She goes about her high school life in the remembrance of Allah (S.W.T) and never misses a prayer. She is considered a "good girl," being nice to everyone and treating them equally. But then there's Damian, the one guy that gets on her nerve. They are complete opposites. She believes in God, he believes in #YOLO. Mariam strives for top grades and Damian strives for top babes. Everything he does pisses Mariam off - as much as she tries to focus, he is there to make her life hell and sway her from the straight path. Mariam & Damian are at a constant war, battling over the existence of God and the meaning of life. When Damian's life starts to take a turn for the worst, Mariam steps in, showing him the light of hope. But dealing with a bad boy doesn't always go the way Mariam intended. And so she finds herself in a bet - a bet that could either be the end of her, or the start of Damian. Highest Rank: #1 in Spiritual 16/08/16, 23/08/16 & 05/09/16