The passionate story of Tessa and Hardin continues as family secrets, deep betrayals, and career opportunities threaten to tear them apart.

He never knew life could be this way, but truly if he did, he wouldn't have cared. He cared about nothing, not even himself until her. Before her, he was empty/ Before her he knew nothing of joy or completion, and this is his journey to his life After her.

Note: This version of the story is a draft. The complete book has been published in ebook and paperback and available for purchase :) Tessa O'Connell is a girl with an unbreakable spirit and a strength that will get her through anything. Her goal for her first year as a college graduate is to be fearless and make the best of all the opportunities that come her way. That includes adjusting to her life in New York all alone and a brand new job, all whilst missing her boyfriend as he gets through law school. But with Cole's unwavering love on her side, she's ready to conquer the world and build a life together with the man she's going to marry, even if sometimes she's got to do it all by herself. The insecurities and fears that plagued their relationship have now evolved into a love so strong, it can weather anything-even a long distance relationship. After five wonderful years together, there's nothing that's going to get in the way of their happily ever or is there? On their own for the first time in a long time, Cole and Tessa struggle to make sense of their changed reality which threatens to pull the two away from each other. The one thing they know is that they're meant to be and they'll do whatever it takes to stay together, despite the curveballs thrown their way. With old friends and new, one crazy Nana, stepbrothers and former best friends making a comeback, Cole and Tessa are ready to make the transition into their real life as a couple and this is the story of how two people fight the odds to create their forever. Warning: This story comes with a delectable Cole Stone as you've never seen him before. Suited up, a lawyer in the making, still a little reckless at heart and rough around the edges, he's the bad boy you fell in love with but ageing like the finest wine and all the more in love with his Shortcake.

Madison and Ryder are meant for each other. Madison and Ryder hate each other. Madison and Ryder both have secrets But when Madison's world begins to crumble can these two, who have destined to be together from the moment they first met deny the truth any longer? -A story of unrequited love Cover by @corvums

She fell a little in love that night, not realising a single kiss would change her life. *** If one word were to describe seventeen year old Ella Nichols, it would be responsible. Between juggling school, extracurriculars, her job and a mother who is more child than parent, Ella has her plate full. But when her best friend suggests one night of letting go Ella can't help but wonder if the other side has more to offer. She wasn't expecting to meet him. She can't explain the instant attraction between them. She certainly didn't plan on kissing him back. By the time Ella realises that the stranger who broke down her walls in a single night is none other than the rising Hollywood superstar Kyler Blackwell, it's too late. Reputations must be salvaged and secrets be kept and so Ella enters Kyler's world. They need each other but both are forbidden to be anything more than just pretend. But with the chemistry that once exploded between them,can Ella and Kyler deny the connection that's been there from the moment they met? Cover by @dysanic

*SEQUEL to The Bad Boy's Girl' and cannot be read as a stand-alone. Tessa O'Connell is a girl as in love as possible. Her goal for her freshman year of college is live wholly and love deeply, a task made easy by the spectacular man whose name reminds her of ice-cream and who supplies her endlessly with Kit- Kats. But with the couple in college, it becomes apparent that her boyfriend has the ability to charm the pants off of everything with a pulse. When status quo, clingy college girls, old insecurities and her slightly neurotic tendencies cause Tessa to question whether she can actually make the relationship work, it's up to Cole to show her that he's never letting go. Bu even for Cole Grayson Stone it's not easy to convince his Shortcake of never ending devotion as time apart, communication problems and a quirky new group of friends start to unravel the delicate thread that binds the two together. Can the boy who once protected her from the world protect Tessa from herself? Warning: Despite great efforts Cole Stone has still not been located on eBay, if you happen to come across him please let the Shortcakes know!

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