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I'll Reach For You (GirlXGirl) by Dreamondreamer96
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Skylar Mason lives the perfect life with her parents, but one day her father, a social worker, decides to bring home a girl who he has been struggling to find a home to. Skylar hates the idea of sharing the house with a girl she does not know except her name, Hunter Bennett. When Skylar meets Hunter, she realizes that Hunter is nothing like she expected, and it makes it hard for Skylar to hate her. Hunter is the shyest and the kindest person Skylar has ever met, but also a very complicated girl. Every day she struggles to get closer to Hunter because she keeps every secret locked in her wounded heart. There is just something about that girl that draws Skylar towards her, and she does not know what it is. The series: I'll Reach For You I'll Follow You I'll Always Promise You Sleeping Romance
Face Your Fears by HonorInTheRain
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Archer Morales's life is finally perfect. He's married to the girl of his dreams and finally has a job he enjoys. But when something completely unexpected happens, Archer discovers that his wife, Hadley, has been keeping secrets, and that his past isn't going to be staying in the past for much longer.
As I Am by HonorInTheRain
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Archer Morales has never believed his life was meant to be anything other than pure hell in which every minute feels like a struggle to keep breathing. That's why he's so keen on ending it. Not because he wants to, but only because he has no idea how to stop the dark, intrusive thoughts or the crippling depression that's always kept him in a chokehold. At this point, Archer has all but accepted that this is simply how he is - broken. He doesn't know if he even wants help or how to ask for it, and admitting he needs it when Archer's own mother has demons of her own to battle doesn't seem like an option. Things are hard enough keeping the family coffeehouse running and making sure Archer's little sister, Rosie, never learns the horrid truth about what happened to their father - or how much Archer feels responsible for it. Just as he's sure he's mapped out his next steps to permanently solve his problems, the last person in the world Archer expects to make him think twice enters the picture: Hadley Jamison. He doesn't know what to make of the popular girl who always seems to be smiling and is way too determined to become his friend. Archer is overly suspicious of Hadley and her intentions at first, but the walls he's spent so long building to keep himself safe start coming down much quicker than he would've thought. Despite all the change - and some of that change Archer can admit is good - there's still one thing he's certain of: nothing good lasts forever. At least, that's what he's always told himself. But now that the blinders are coming off and Archer realizes he's not as alone as he'd thought, he can't help but be terrified of what will happen if the very thing he never really thought existed - love - is snatched away from him. And possibly the hardest lesson Archer is about to learn is that while you can't run from your past, you can change your future - even if you always felt like you never deserved one.
See Me by TellaAlvarez
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(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 *****
I Was Never Yours by JessGirl93
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When Arianna marries billionaire Zach Price to save her family, she doesn't expect to fall in love with a man who'd always consider her a second choice. An unexpected turn of events brings the couple closer together, but can a marriage based on lies and deceit ever survive? ***** When Arianna's older sister, Olivia, decides to run away on the day of her wedding, Arianna is forced to take her place to save her family from ruin. But her new husband is angry, heartbroken, and seems to hate her guts. The cold, elusive billionaire Zach Price has never quite struck Arianna as the kind of man she'd want to spend her entire life with. She was more than content with her sweet, thoughtful boyfriend Noah, but when circumstances force them together, Zach and Arianna's hearts get entangled in a way she never saw coming. As the couple grows closer, they must battle the demons of their past and of the lives they left behind - especially when Olivia returns and decides she wants Zach all for herself. Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual abuse, and mentions abortion and miscarriage. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren Tachibana
Liam's Revenge by EvelynHail
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Four years after a bitter escape, Alex, now settled in Italy with her child and new romantic interest, Enzo, is forced to confront the ghosts of her past when her mafia ex, Liam, arrives in Rome. Torn between love and loyalty, Alex must choose between life with Enzo or fight for freedom with Liam. Season 2 of Emerald Eyes *** Desperate to escape the Irish mafia's hold, a pregnant Alexandra Martinaj fled the life she knew. Four years later, in a sun-drenched Italy, she has built a new reality with Enzo, a captivating Italian man who offered safety and a future far from violence. Their peaceful existence shatters when Liam, her mafia ex, resurfaces, his emerald eyes as captivating as ever. He throws a wrench into her carefully constructed life, claiming Enzo harbors a dark secret. As past and present collide on the cobbled streets of Rome, Alex finds herself entangled in a web of deceit. Now, with a brewing mafia war threatening to engulf them, Alex faces an agonizing choice. Can she cling to the life she's built with Enzo, even as doubt festers in her heart? Or should she trust Liam, the man who both protected and betrayed her, in a desperate gamble for freedom from the mafia's clutches? The weight of her past and the uncertainty of her future collide in a heart-wrenching decision that will change her and her daughter's life forever.
A Goddess Unraveled by neverfakeit
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A lovestruck demigoddess, unaware of her royal status, makes a shocking discovery about her family, and impulsively follows Hades to the underworld to escape Zeus's wrath. ******* Lexi Maxwell has grown up surrounded by wealth and privilege, but also by rules. The rare moments of freedom that she enjoys come when she's out horseback riding, but even then there are strictures on where she can go-and with whom. When she arrives home for a weekend-long celebration, Lexi is surprised by the number of eligible bachelors who vie for her attention. She doesn't have a lot of experience with the opposite sex, but these loudmouth, arrogant boys fail to impress her. Enter the mysterious Luke Carrington. Lexi is instantly drawn to him, but despite his charm and intelligence, her parents and godfather warn her to stay away from him. Lexi, however, cannot be deterred. When she learns that her life has been one long lie, and the people claiming to be her family aren't who they say they are, Lexi turns to Luke for solace. It doesn't take long for him to earn her trust, and her heart, and suddenly Lexi is willing to follow him anywhere to keep him close. Even into the underworld. A Goddess Unraveled is now a published book! Not only is the retail version longer, it includes a surprise about Lexi's parentage! AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK AND EBOOK THROUGH penguinrandomhouse.com AND VARIOUS RETAIL OUTLETS THAT SELL BOOKS. COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This work is owned by the author. Please do not attempt to plagiarize or bad karma will befall you. IN OTHER WORDS: If you find this story on any online platform other than WATTPAD, I did not allow this. You may also be exposing yourself to malware. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe form, do it here on WATTPAD, or purchase the book at any retail outlet.
I Can't Eat Love by Avaleon
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Lenora did not have a wonderful life. After her engagement to Prince Ronan is broken, she loses everything... her reputation, her home, and her family. Starving on the streets, she dies angry and bitter at how her life unfolded... Only to wake up in her old bed, fifteen again, five years before she died. Now she must struggle to change her fate, and the fate of those around her. This time she won't trust in something as flimsy or changeable as love. No, this time she'll have the power and the money to protect herself. Lenora has already lost everything once. She's not going to lose again. No matter what the cost. (Cover submitted by @QueenHelmer)
Talon the Black (Dragonwall Series # 1) by addicted2dragons
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**Preview Only** When a wounded dragon falls from the sky, Claire Evans runs into a cornfield to rescue it. This isn't just any dragon, he's a shifter, one of six royal protectors, and helping him has consequences. Claire finds herself traipsing--or rather, flying--across the kingdom of Dragonwall. She must face Dragonwall's king. King Talon is not like those before him. Troubled and temperamental, he is scarred by more than the events that shaped him. Worst of all, he is mateless. With no queen and no heir, his subjects are demanding he abandon tradition and marry into nobility. There is a rising threat at his borders, whispers of a sorcerer. Soon, he will have greater problems than that of finding a wife. Modern meets medieval in this seven-book series filled with magical creatures and adventure. This epic fantasy is a slow burn romance that follows multiple POVs, woven together around Claire, a small town Indiana gal. If you've ever wondered what it might be like to get sucked into a fantastical world beyond our own, look no further! **Read Exclusively On Wattpad**
The Forgotten Witch by neverfakeit
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Damaged by a childhood accident, the goddess of nightmares faces her toughest challenge yet; to lure the god of the underworld away from his new queen. ***** The underworld can be a lonely place - even for a god. Melinoe knows this better than anyone. With a father who doesn't claim her and a childhood accident that left her changed, she has spent an eternity feeling neglected. Of course, a clever goddess always finds ways to entertain herself, and luring Hades into bed is her favorite pastime. But Hades has a new queen, and Melinoe feels like a discarded glove. So, what's a neglected witch to do but break up the perfect pair. And Melinoe knows just the incubus to do it. WATTYS 2018 LONGLISTER! This is a Lexi & Hades Novella. If you seek more background on these characters, refer to Morgan Rider's novel LEXI'S UNDOING and its sequels to learn where it all began. COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This work is owned by the author. If you attempt to plagiarize there's no telling what wicked trick might be played on you. IN OTHER WORDS: If you find this story on any online platform other than WATTPAD, the author did not allow this. You may also be exposing yourself to malware. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe form, do it here on WATTPAD. CONTENT WARNING: Some chapters include a bit of steam. Look for a heads-up. COVER ART for this story was done by FantasyBookCoversbyA on Etsy