29-year-old ZJ, a resilient androgynous Malaysian, tragically lost her family in a car crash when she was 18. Growing up in Oldham, she took up waitressing under precarious conditions and pursued a part-time college degree, despite a job that offered no promising prospects. While ZJ often found camaraderie among the lads, her closest companion and confidant was Abs, whom she harbored deep feelings for. Meanwhile, 26-year-old Nick, a true-born Mancunian, was secretly the heir to a criminal empire in Rusholme. He held a grudge against Abs for an unsettled debt, unbeknownst to anyone, including ZJ. One fateful evening, Nick and his gang unexpectedly confronted and attacked Abs, altering the course of events for ZJ. Driven by friendship and unwavering love, she resolved to seek revenge on Nick for what he had done to Abs. However, ZJ's impulsive decision marked her as Nick's next prime target. As the conflict intensified, the personal animosity between ZJ and Nick escalated, eclipsing Abs' significance in Nick's eyes. Realizing the perilous consequences of her misguided love, ZJ must summon all her strength and courage to halt this heartless and relentless adversary from driving her "back to Borneo." Manchester raised ZJ, only to end up destroying her future. ⚜️ Was this battle worth fighting for? Or will it be just a hopeless pursuit to win Abs heart? ⚜️ Will Abs return the favour and save ZJ from Nick's hostility? ⚜️ As fighting is not always the best answer to end all war, will the two opponents settle for a truce? Chapter designs by @thatonewasianqueen @zmswift & @blackburnings _________________________________________ Warning: Mature/adult contents are included in this book, unsuitable for young/minor readers. Readers' discretion advised. There are also some minor/small significant religious elements in this book which may not distort reading pleasure of some viewers.

"Dance with me." While I knew it wasn't a demand, it wasn't a question either. I hesitated and he noticed. "Come on Grace, give this gentleman the honor of a dance." "I don't see a gentleman anywhere." He chuckled, stepping closer and tucking his thumbs into his tight jean pockets. He looked like every woman's dream--dark jeans that hugged him sinfully, golden-tanned skin contrasted by his white-fitted shirt, a black, wide-brimmed cowboy hat, and a smile that could send any woman on her knees. Not to mention a voice that coated your skin like silk sheets. I hated how much I noticed. "You're right, but I would like the honor anyway... ma'am." ********************* Meet Grace--living the city life, reserved, eager to please, loyal to a fault. Feeling empty for reasons she's not yet sure of, she's adamant on chasing anything that makes her feel free. Meet Colt--living the country life, private, stubborn, outspoken. Feeling empty for reasons he's well aware of, he hides in his daily routine. Grace can't seem to figure out why she holds nothing back when it comes to Colt. He's absolutely infuriating. Colt can't seem to understand the affect Grace has on him, and why he cares what she does. She's entirely maddening. When the two get lost in the wilderness, it's up to Colt to get them back. Can they put their differences aside long enough to survive? Is it Colt who will save Grace, or is it she who will be his saving grace? Wattpaders have said: "Seriously if you get this published I will be the first to buy it!!!!" @LivingRed "Wow man!! I am speechless. I feel like I an watching an orchestra with you as the orchestrator. The characters tend to run wild...yet completely under your grip. You have earned yourself a fan! Beautiful!!" @DrNamanGoel "That was unnecessarily cute" @whitegirl9 Started: October 1st 2020 Completed: March 31st 2021 Word count: [50,000+] Top Ranking: #1:Timing #1: Horses #1: Country #1: Cowboy #47:Love #37:Romance

(Complete) After Seren is assaulted by someone in her friend group, she begins to fall deeper into the depths of her depression. No one seems to notice, except for the former bad boy and his friends. "Seriously, this is probably the best book I've read on Wattpad." -@dowries "I thought you were bluffing in the description but dang, you got me. Ima say- this truly is one of the best books on Wattpad." -@jamzeverywhere "Easily the best book I have ever read and I'm not exaggerating." - @purelyaureila "Simultaneously shattered me and put me back together, one of the best things I've ever read. Didn't think I could love two characters so deeply." -@imswriting "If I was ever to reread a book- it would be this one." -@thethotpocket "This is my favourite book! I would pay literal money just to continue to experience these characters!" - @sapphhhireee Spin Offs: Notice Me, and Trust Me *****

Her father never wanted her. Her mother couldn't save her. After her mom gave her up, Arabella moved from one foster home to the next, never staying long enough to get to know any of the families. Working to find her way back home, Arabella finds herself in the clutches of a narcissistic man who refuses to let her go, stealing from an infamous CEO that uses her for his own gain, and in bed with a beautiful bartender that wants her to find herself. With a past that keeps finding its way back, Arabella slowly begins to realize that life isn't always darkness and that she has a choice, a choice that will cost her one way or another. Is giving up her soul worth the freedom she seeks, or will she sacrifice a life to keep the shattered pieces from reaching the light?