NOTE: Despite the title being French this book is written in English. THIS IS A SLOW BURN AS WELL I do not own any of the images in the book (seen on Instagram and will be tagged) Cover photo: @strangerstoloverss (Instagram) Raison D'être: a reason or purpose for existing "Her voice was what piqued my senses, her touch left me tingling, and the mystery behind her broken state was what interested me most. I couldn't help but want to see her smile. Her eyes light up. Her laugh, would it sound as melodic as the rest of her aura? Shaking my head at such thoughts, I am quick to remind myself that I can't be distracted. But, I would be lying if I were to say this woman hadn't consumed my thoughts the entire ride home." Following an incident that occurred at her orphanage, 17-year-old Anastasia runs away and begins to build a new life for herself. Until the night of her 21st birthday, her whole world is taken from her. After months of trying to cope with her loss, she decides to end her life. Insert Lorenzo, an Italian mafia boss who intervenes. Her whole life changes and for them both it is just their beginning... TRIGGER WARNING: Suicidal thoughts and sexual assault occur in this story. If you are sensitive to such topics please note that this counts as your warning Ranking (initially starting): #319 Sexual Assault (8/1/2021) #112 Mob (8/9/2021) #164 Sexual Assault (8/9/2021) #602 Italian (8/9/2021) #947 friends to lovers (8/9/2021)

[ALSO KNOWN AS "MATCH MADE IN HELL" ON WEBTOON ORIGINALS] He's. . . hot, popular, and proud. She's. . . plain, eccentric, and persistent. There's nothing common between them except that they hate each other. Not good, right? But why is he determined to find her while she is determined to escape him? Twists get turns, fates have entangled. Life has even become harder than before. And their once-upon-a-modern-time story starts with a dance. -- Book cover illustration by raindrops_ [Old version] STARTED: Nov. 2012 FINISHED: Nov. 2013 [New edition] STARTED: Jun 2018 FINISHED: Jun 2019

The weddings finally happening, and the Kalanski and Kazer family is buzzing. All except two. Caleb has been living his life in Chicago as a three time Super Bowl champ and MVP. He had it all. Gorgeous penthouse overlooking the lake and the city he'd fallen in love with eight years ago. His life is seemingly perfect. He hasn't been home since he was drafted half way through his junior year of college...he's dreading going back. But how could he miss his best friends wedding? Especially after Ace named him his best man. Bailey-Belle is currently the youngest trauma surgeon, being a third year resident, to win two of the most prestigious medical awards in the nation. She's been living in California for the passed eight years. Ignoring her emotions and living with her twin, She's tried her best not to think of home when she's almost forgotten the place and the people she left behind. But how could she miss her big brothers wedding? Especially after Brett names her his best (wo)man alongside Gabe. Despite their initial reluctance, both return home. Seeing most of their friends and each other for the first time in years, five for Caleb, eight for Bailey, It's overwhelming. Both have to come to terms with feelings they've ignored since they left. Feelings towards the accident, feelings towards the place they've seemingly come to hate, and feelings towards each other. Their story was left open ended, they are nothing but awkward. One has had a dark few years, the other is engaged but are they really happy? Both have empty, broken hearts. Day by day though, they start to heal in the town they fell in love and fell apart. They pick up the pieces of each other as they come to terms with the past. Even returning to something they consider a new-old normal. Will that love between them ever return? Did it ever leave in the first place? SEQUEL TO 'NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS' READ THAT ONE FIRST OR YOU WILL DEFINITELY BE LOST!!

Kara Hawthorne refuses to fall in love until the brooding Cameron crashes into her life. He burns for her like no other. But the past doesn't forget and the biggest sacrifice of his life awaits. ***** Spitfire Kara Hawthorne is a hardworking twenty-one-year-old college student with a smart mouth who wants nothing more than to save her family's auto shop. But her life is thrown into a whirlwind as her intense attraction for the dangerous Cameron Saint Laurent becomes all too consuming. Cameron has revealed his painful memories to Kara, but she knows there is more he refuses to tell her. Cameron's past is clouded in mystery and is darker than even he knows. Will Cameron conquer his demons and claim Kara's heart, or will he let the darkness of his past destroy him and lose his chance at love forever? Book 2 in the In Love Series [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren Tachibana

Aubrey Wilson has the heart of an angel. As the type of person to always trust in others, she's admirable to peers. A total darling, but with a sadness that encases her heart. Anyone could shrink down in fright at the receiving end of Luke Taylor's infamous glare. Tall, muscular, dark-haired, and handsome, he's no stranger on or off the field. Not a kind stranger either. A total brooding asshole, but with a sadness that encases his heart. --- "You didn't have to hit him or anything," I lie my head on his broad, strong shoulder. "He shouldn't have touched you like that," he tucks a curl behind my ear. ~Strong Language~ ~Mild Violence~

Original Wattpad Trilogy of 'Hidalgo brothers' that inspired the Netflix movies! Final movie out this February 23, 2024. Through My Window is now published as a Wattpad Book! As a Wattpad reader, you can access the the Original Edition for free and the Books Edition upon purchase. Raquel Álvarez has only one goal - to become a psychologist. Well, that and to get Ares Hildago to notice her. Even though he lives next door, Raquel has never spoken to Ares. Yet, she can't help thinking there's more to him...and she can't help imagining what it'd feel like to kiss him. ***** For as long as Raquel can remember, she has been obsessed with Ares - known to everyone as the rich, hot, popular playboy. After a chance encounter reveals her crush is anything but unrequited, their steamy attraction grows into something much more. Raquel is all in with Ares. But Ares can't, or won't, commit, as his struggle with personal and family responsibilities leaves little room for falling in love. What burns bright burns fast, but for Ares and Raquel, can it last?