Nick doesn't believe that a marriage needs love to survive, and he's out to prove it by marrying a stranger. But after proposing to headstrong waitress Annabelle, his theory begins to fall apart... ***** Nick Brady has only ever seen marriage as an agreement for mutual economic and financial gain. Wanting to prove his point once and for all, he sets out to marry a total stranger. In walks Annabelle Skye, a down-on-her-luck waitress. All she's ever wanted was stability and comfort. So when Nick explains his theory and proposes, she accepts and moves in with him. After all, she's never believed in fairytale romance. Facing disapproval from their family and friends, Nick and Annabelle become determined to make his marriage without love theory work. But when Annabelle starts to break down Nick's walls, he realizes his theory might not be as foolproof as he thought... Content/Trigger Warning: this story contains mentions of an eating disorder, physical and sexual abuse, and other mature content that may be triggering to the reader. [[word count: 90,000 - 100,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Marie Bandy This is the first book in The Marrying You series. [Highest rank: #1 in new adult romance, #1 in womens fiction, #86 in romance and #4 in fiction]

BOUGHT BY WATTPAD WEBTOON STUDIOS FOR PUBLISHING/MOVIE DEALS!!! Winner of the Wattys 2020 Award in Horror/English "This book really hooks you with its intriguing premise. A super fun horror story rooted in Filipino Folklore, with a science thriller twist - think Jurassic Park meets It Follows." -----What the Wattys2020 Team said about Haunteds, Wattys2020 Winner in Horror category Plot: In 1974, the mysterious cult's mass kidnapping and ritualistic killing led to the summoning of the Shade-a paranormal entity of living shadow. Ever since then, starting in October in Bastillio-a city in the Philippines steeped in history and superstition-the Shade would be seen haunting twelve teenagers at night throughout the month, often resulting in their deaths. But the discovery of U.V. lights as a deterrent from the Shade led the government to establish a system to contain the Shade's threat. Fast forward to 2025, twenty years after the system had successfully prevented any more deaths, the media and global firestorm surrounding the phenomenon died down. So when sixteen-year-old Vergil Torres was identified as one of the twelve and was immediately brought to Biringan-the government shelter where haunteds like him would stay for the month-he was more excited than scared for his life. But the gruesome and inexplicable death of one of them during their stay in the supposedly safe house renews the horror of the Shade. Reluctant at first, Vergil, together with his friends and Major Coleman, decided to get to the bottom of the mystery, if they are to survive through the month.

[COMPLETED] W A R N I N G: • EXPLICIT SCENES AND STRONG LANGUAGE • MENTION OF DEATH AND SELF HARM • DON'T GO IN IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING CLICHE • DON'T GO IN IF YOU ARE NOT READY TO CRY Olivia Avery Simpson didn't expect her cousin's wedding day to turn her life upside down. -"From now every day on, I'll have to know that I am ought to act as someone's wife who I don't love. Never will. Because the only man in my heart is you."- When Avery's cousin, Julie, elopes on her wedding day, her family forces her to get married instead of Julie. To say she didn't want a relationship would be an understatement. Her heart still belonged to her best friend, Marcus. After losing Marcus in an accident, three years ago, she didn't expect to get married, ever. That is until she finds herself walking down the aisle. Dylan John Walker is the definition of perfect. His life isn't the same, though. All he wants is to get married- for three months- and be done when the duration is over. But after getting married to the sad mysterious girl, he finds himself questioning his feelings all over again. -I wrap my arm around her shoulder and kissing the top of her head, I whisper, "I love you." She snuggles closer to my body and mumbles something that makes me go still, "I love you too, Dylan."- Word count: [[100,000 - 150,000]] #1 in newadult #2 in fiction #3 in Billionaire #3 in love story #3 in completed #4 in mature #2 in adult #45 in Romance #13 in love #7 in mystery-thriller #3 in chicklit #2 in wedding #6 in bestfriends #1- sexy #14- completed #1- sudden