Afterglow - Book 1 Can be read as a standalone "In a world where appearances often deceive and hearts remain shrouded in mystery, meet four remarkable souls on a journey unlike any other. 𓇼🐚☾☼🦪 Sia Singhaniya, a beacon of goodness with a heart as soft as the morning dew, daydreams and clings to the belief in fairytales, despite the hardships that have tested her resolve. Aavyansh Singh Raichand, the epitome of perfection, handsome, smart, and impossibly rich yet harboring an enigmatic, cold exterior that conceals the darkness of his past. The only ray of light in his world? Sia and his family. ⋆⭒˚｡⋆ Shraddha Sharma, a dreamer with a fire in her eyes, toils relentlessly to shape her own destiny, dismissing fairytales as mere fantasies. Shaurya Singh Oberoi, the life of the party, oozing charm and charisma, concealing the wounds of a heart in need of healing. 𓇼🐚☾☼🦪 As their worlds collide, Shaurya and Shraddha find a unique connection based on trust and belief. In a bustling metropolis, Sia and Aavyansh navigate the complexities of family and self-worth. Four resilient souls, each wearing a mask to face the world, their smiles a façade concealing profound scars. Can they find solace and love in each other's arms amidst life's trials? Will they script their own happily ever after, or are they destined to sabotage their shot at happiness? Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey with Sia, Aavyansh, Shraddha, and Shaurya - a tale of love, laughter, and the relentless pursuit of a better tomorrow. Will they emerge from the shadows and embrace the chance for a brighter future, or will their pasts forever define them?"

*This book is terrible, read at your own risk.* Womanizing playboy Sebastian Hayes was in a bind, his grandfather was requiring him to get married before he got to take over the family construction company. The only problem was, he wasn't ready to settle down. So, he did what any sane person in his situation would do. He offered his PA a million dollars to marry him for one year. When the year is up, Sebastian realizes he is completely in love with her. So, what happens when the contract ends? Amazing cover by QueenOfHearts416 :) *No part of this book has been edited* Please comment your thoughts, reading them makes my day!

Evie: Rowan Alastair Volkov had been my biggest nightmare and rival since I met him. He was like a shadow I couldn't shrug off. Perhaps my own. With his arrogance, his snide remarks, his grumpy frown, and his sadistic smirk, he proved to be the one thing standing in my way to a happy life and a happy ending. Regardless of our history and families, we were strangers. That was until the one link separating us shattered. What I never imagined was Rowan asking me for help. Asking me to be his wife. On paper only. Worse? I never imagined falling for him. We signed ourselves away to certain terms & truths, but now, everything was different. Because I fell in love with him beyond those terms. Rowan: Evie Rose Spencer has been the epitome of an annoying thorn in my side that I can't pull out. I've done everything to escape her. With her sarcastic wit, her confident facade, her brighter-than-the-sun smile, and her sparkly ocean blue eyes, I'd come to hate her more than anybody I'd ever met. But, we had an understanding. Be strangers. Then my whole life began to fall apart all thanks to one inheritance will. I was meant to take the seat beside my older brother and run the Volkov empire. In order for me to take what I inherited, I had to be married and make it last a whole year. If I failed, everything I wanted would be taken from me. The best shot I had at finding a new wife was marrying a stranger. But fate tied me down to Evelyn. We signed ourselves away to certain terms & truths, but if she breaks them, she'll have no one to blame but herself. Breaking her heart was inevitable with this marriage license. No matter those terms. . . . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INSPIRED BY - MARRIAGE FOR ONE, THE FINE PRINT, AND TERMS & CONDITIONS <3

"It was a mistake..." She said about to walk out but I caught her waist in my arms "Indeed a very bad mistake" I said devilish smile and concured her lips with mine,I felt her hand pound on my chest but later stopped and smiled when she started to respond *** It was a mistake...indeed it was a very bad mistake... Sleeping with the wrong twin

Never in a million years did I think I would cross paths with him again. Michael Woods. The boy who broke my heart. The boy who picked hockey over me. The boy who left me behind. After giving three years of my life to him, it was all over after his college graduation. He went his way and I went mine. But I never imagined landing a job at his agency when I moved to Boston four years later, let alone as his assistant. A job that's meant for me to service him, do as he asks, and give him all smiles. So, I play the part. I play the nice, kind, sweet assistant in public and ignore him like my life depends on it in private. The thought of getting close to him again terrifies me because I know. I know that once I let him again, I'll never be able to let him out. And if I do, it'll be at the cost of my heart, and this time he'll leave it broken beyond repair. I used to think he was forever mine. But hockey changed everything. What would he do now if he had to make that choice? Me? Or hockey? Or both? . . . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of death by accident and depression

Vince Hunter. The rich, famous, and world-known hockey player and my asshole of a boss. People see his charming smiles and game moves on the ice. I see his tantrums and irresponsibility. What I never imagined happening between us was a drunken one-night stand. And even worse? Getting fired because of it. But now, six miserable months later, he's back to ruin my life and he's at it again except this time he needs me to play the picture-perfect girlfriend. As it turns out, our scandal left his reputation more damaged than mine and if he can't redeem it, he can kiss his spot on the team goodbye. The worst part of it all? I'm stuck with him, bound by contract, until... forever? . . . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of parental abuse

[COMPLETE] "You know for someone who's a virgin you sure do talk about sex a lot." He says. "You should see the type of books I read. As for the virgin part, I'm sure you can rearrange that right?" "Be careful what you wish for." He whispers soon after. ~ 18 year old Kailani; kai, has always had the perfect life. The perfect parents, the perfect brother, the perfect social life. One tragic event this past January changes everything. Packing up and leaving her home, brother, and bad memories becomes easier once she meets Rebecca Grey. Kai begins to think that she'll be able to repairs the wounds but one tall mysterious roommate will make that difficult. Will the 20 year old Roman Grey; twin brother of Rebecca and roommate of Kai let his unknown hatred towards her get in the way of falling for her and her unfiltered personality? they say you can't break whats already broken. will kai and roman be the ones to prove that theory wrong? published 4•5•21 completed: 6•1•21 labeled mature due to cussing, sensitive topics, and 'other reasons' PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS'Just You'

Reign Miller doesn't believe in love, she thinks all romcoms are cringe and so are high school relationships, even she doesn't know why. Her goal during senior year is to work her ass off so she can make it to a good college, a place where students don't always make out in the hallways or drink from the same milkshake cup. * Football is the only thing Luke Richardson enjoys, he's a rich kid with a pretty face from a rich neighborhood, and everyone thinks his life is going great but that's because he's good at keeping things inside, except for his hate towards Reign, the girl with a smart mouth and only popular for hanging out with popular kids. Himself included.

"Is this how you welcome your new boss? By showing up late? The nerve you have to disrespect me in front of the whole office, Mrs. Arora. If I didn't respect your previous boss, I would have thought he pitied people like you to hand over any position in this firm." "I'm sorry, Mr. Ahmed. I-" "The only apology I would need from you is to apologize for your existence, Mrs. Arora. Now go to my office before you humiliate the name of this firm any further." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Story between the Iravati's past catching up to her... Iravati Arora: Hard-working, sweet, peaceful, loving and always looking out for others happiness before her own. Currently 24 and is working as a criminologist. After leaving Aryaan she has become very sensitive always on the lookout if his men are after her. Aryaan Ahmed: Resilient, determined, arrogant, smart and absolutely no one can come in between him when he makes up his mind for something. His short temper increased after Iravati ran away from him and no matter how many girls he has been with none of them are like her. He is the new COO of the biggest crime firm in North America. But not everyone knows that he is also the heir of the Al Khaznian Mafia. A few years after their marriage, Iravati gets into a tragic incident which causes her to run away from Aryaan and try moving on. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #1 in meetagain 22/3/24 #2 in brokentrust 23/3/24 #2 in runawaywife 25/3/24 Guys its my first time writing a book so please do leave comments :)

Sparks fly when a high-spirited young woman runs away from her wedding to a vicious mafia boss and lands in the arms of a heartbroken billionaire, who offers her his protection and a place to stay at his penthouse. [FULL SUMMARY INSIDE]