*PREVIEW ONLY* *COMING TO KINDLE, AMAZON, AND PAPERBACK FEBRUARY 14 - VALENTINES DAY* PRE ORDER HERE: US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJFKTCGK UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GJFKTCGK CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0GJFKTCGK AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0GJFKTCGK cor·ner·stone /ˈkôrnərˌstōn/ noun an important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based. Wendy has loved her husband, Atlas, since she was twelve years old. He was her first kiss. Her first love. Her forever. Together, they built what everyone else called a perfect life. They married young, raised two beautiful boys, and were still deeply in love. Until Atlas pulled away. Wendy does everything she can to save their marriage, carrying the weight of the house, the kids, and all the invisible labor no one ever sees. But when Atlas doesn't show up to their final resort, marriage counseling, Wendy makes a choice that breaks her heart. She stops waiting for him. As Wendy rebuilds her life and rediscovers the woman she was before she became a wife and mother, Atlas begins to unravel. Watching his sons look at him like a stranger, and the woman he's loved his entire life slip through his fingers, forces him to confront the truth he's been running from. But to heal their fractured marriage, Atlas will have to face the real reason he pulled away. And what does it have to do with his brother's late wife, Carrie? A deeply emotional, marriage-in-trouble second chance romance about the damage silence can do, mental health, forgiveness, and finding your way back to the person who has always been home.

This is a FREE STORY with one paid bonus chapter! An exclusive boarding school on the coast of Maine. The unexplained death of a female student. A sister determined to find the truth...even if it kills her. * * * * * When Mia Greenley's older sister, Ava, dies under mysterious circumstances, she's determined to uncover the truth no matter how many rules she has to break. But when she enrolls at her elite New England boarding school, possible suspects reveal themselves at every turn, messing with her head and agitating her deep-rooted trust issues. With the help of Xander, an attractive yet aloof art student, Mia exposes secrets that may have played a role in Ava's death. Someone knows more than they're letting on, and if Mia can't put the pieces together, she could end up like her sister...dead. Sweet Deadly Lies is a FREE story with one paid bonus chapter. Learn how to earn free coins here: https://www.wattpad.com/earncoins/ ✨2022 WATTY AWARD WINNER FOR MYSTERY/THRILLER✨ TRIGGER WARNING: Sweet Deadly Lies is a young adult mystery/thriller that may contain triggers for sensitive readers. There will be mentions of mental health issues, murder, suicide, mild drug use, and underage drinking. Reader discretion is advised. Sweet Deadly Lies (available only on Wattpad) Copyright © 2022, Darly Jamison All Rights Reserved This story is a work of fiction. Unless otherwise indicated, all names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents in this story are either the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Cover photo by Jasmin Chew on pexels.com, and edited on Canva Pro. Notice: This document is not authorized for upload or use with artificial intelligence systems or platforms. Any attempt to upload, analyze, or process this content using AI technology is strictly prohibited.

Completed • First Draft - not edited. || "You gonna sit there all night?" Luka glances at me, smirking. I glare back. "I was enjoying the last few seconds of peace before having to spend an evening pretending to like you." "That's funny," he says, unbuckling his seatbelt. "Why?" I snap. "Because I was thinking the same thing." || The rules? Easy enough. 1. Pretend to be the perfect couple. 2. Keep it professional. 3. And whatever you do, don't. catch. feelings. Simple, right? Sofia Calloway never planned on going viral for throwing a drink in Luka Mikhaylov's face. But one video, one pissed-off hockey star, and one furious university later... she's suddenly stuck in a fake relationship with the guy she can't stand. He needs to clean up his image before the NHL draft. She needs the free tuition that comes with the deal. All they have to do is smile for the cameras, hold hands at the games, and act like they don't want to strangle each other. Then come the late-night arguments that last too long. The stolen glances that feel too dangerous. The moment where "pretend" starts looking way too real. Because when you break the rules, someone's bound to lose. And this time, it might be both of them.

[This story is free as of February 10, 2021] "Move over A Walk to Remember, and make way for one of the most heartwarming stories this side of Wattpad. It's so cute, I could cry (again)." - Grace @ HQ After tragedy strikes, Nolan loses all faith and never expects to love, let alone smile again until Nora-perky and persistent-walks into his life. ***** 15-year-old Nolan Haynes has everything. A loving family, a promising future as a filmmaker, and a pretty cool group of friends. That is until tragedy strikes and he's forced to move towns. Nolan vows never to let anyone in ever again-they always leave. But on a summer day two years later, when the super upbeat, Nora walks to his lunch table-Nolan has to try a bit harder to keep a smile off his face. Little does he know that Nora is fighting a battle of her own, one that no one could even imagine. And as the two get closer, they not only find solace in each other but in God. When Nolan is faced with a situation in which he has to break Nora's trust to protect her, can their budding relationship still stand and will God show up in all of this? [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]] Content and/or Trigger Warning: This story contains scenes of verbal and physical abuse that may be triggering for some readers. NOTICE: Before the Morning is currently undergoing revisions! A sensitivity reader (someone who goes through your manuscript and assesses representations in your work) identified a number of issues surrounding the Filipino representation in BTM. I'm rewriting with the goal of creating a more authentic and respectful story. I'm sorry for the pain I caused by failing to include accurate Filipino culture and in having written from Nora's point of view.

Something's wrong... That's what always nags at Gabriela whenever she sees Kevin Saldivar, the cousin of her crush, Francis Saldivar. Kevin is the ultimate St. Therese royalty: star athlete, charismatic leader, and devastatingly handsome. But while the rest of the school swoons, Gabriela knows a fraudster is hiding behind the golden boy's mask. Now a high school senior, Gabriela plans to make Francis notice her. But to get close to the kind-hearted and brilliant boy she's pined for since sixth grade, Gabriela needs to deal with Kevin, the very person she'd rather avoid! ------ *REVISED EDITION* Originally published in 2009 under crimson3/gossipgirl03 Start Date: July 13, 2024 End Date: November 6, 2024

𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐒, renowned CEO and entrepreneur. Ruthlessness was all she knew after her first love disappeared without a trace. Worst of it all was she was carrying his child, who turned out to be more of a blessing than a curse. Celeste worked her way around the single mother life and built an empire at the feet of her daughter. As time passed over, she never anticipated the return of her lover, the father of her daughter. Does he deserve a second chance? Will Celeste ever forgive him for leaving? 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐗𝐄𝐑

While Emery Rose is the definition of sunshine that captivates the attention of her peers, Grayson Lockhart lives in the shadow, keeping his distance from everyone one. Especially her. They were once friends, best friends, but now he couldn't seemed to stand the sight of Emery, leading her to believe that he hated her for her newfound popularity. Little does she know that Grayson is hiding a secret that weighed heavily on his heart. Despite Grayson's intentions to remain distant, destiny has its own plan for them. Fate intervenes, unexpectedly reuniting them, giving them a chance to rekindle their friendship. And Emery starts to suspect that there is more to Grayson's withdrawal than she initially assumed...

Maddie and Cameron believe they've found the perfect timing. Between a dream study abroad program for Maddie and Cameron gaining exceptional reviews as the star quarterback for Los Angeles's professional football team, things finally seem to be turning in the right direction. But if Cameron and Maddie have learned anything, it's that life can't sail too smoothly for long. Between an ex seeking revenge, a nanny with bad intentions, and a paparazzi doing anything for a story, Maddie and Cameron try desperately to cling to the one thing that will hopefully weather them through the storm: their love. Season 4 of My Brother's Best Friend

The Hummingbirds have been on the hunt for a new lead singer for almost a year now after Callum has left for his soloist career. They've listened to countless auditions, all done by ego-centered guys who were only in it for the fame and the attention. The three bandmates are exhausted, as is their crew. The desperation led to the only possible solution: accepting girls for the auditions. The drummer Robin and the bass guitarist Arden agree with Brianne, their producer, that this is the only way to better their chances of finding someone with talent. However, Hawkins, lead guitarist and backing vocalist, is not having it. According to him, a girl would start fights - if not wars - among the jealous and obsessed fangirls. Unfortunately for him, being in a band equals to being in a democracy, and that means that girls will be auditioning, regardless of Hawkins objection. As expected, most girls that audition are just fans that want a chance to see their idols. That is, until Aderyn comes in. An ex-singer on Broadway, Addie gives everyone hope for more success in the music industry. The band needs her talent, and she needs their money. Two hummingbirds with one stone, right? But what happens when success is provided not by her talent, but by her chemistry with the one member that did not want her in the first place? Everyone knows what to do when fans ask for something: give them what they want. And right now, they want to see tension and romance on stage. Even if fake.