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]

Celia Miriam Valencia radiated warmth. She always had and probably always will. Loyal, kindhearted, and intelligent, the girl was Hogwarts's beloved Hufflepuff princess. Liked by all but friends with few due to her veela heritage, that is until she befriended a group of girls in scarlet striped ties at the end of her first year and was instantly dubbed an honorary Gryffindor. Despite her friendship with Lily, Marlene, Dorcas, and Mary, she hadn't had a proper conversation with the school's official gang of troublemakers who always seemed to be around her. It wasn't until after the winter holidays of her second year, after comforting a disheveled Potter, did she befriend them. Ever since then she has been the marauders' "emotional support puff". Now entering her sixth year something feels different. The dynamics of her friend group seemed to have shifted. While she had always been closest to James Potter something begins to draw her towards a certain scar-covered marauder. Maybe it's her caring nature matched with his tired eyes or maybe it's something completely different. Either way, she can't help but suddenly find herself looking for the boy from across the great hall. Little does she know he's found himself looking for her as well. Remus John Lupin had gotten quite used to the presence of the joyful veela that James befriended during their second year. She had been a nice addition to the group, always ready to give out a hug or an "I'm proud of you" when needed. Celia was like a comforting blanket that they all so desperately needed at times. So when he felt his breath hitch when seeing her enter the prefect compartment he was taken aback. He had been around her for the past three years so why did he suddenly feel a magnetic pull towards the Hufflepuff princess? Remus Lupin x Female OC All character rights go to jkr except my oc characters #1 in marlenemckinon 12/17/21 #1 in originalcharacter 1/5/22

Carina McGonagall is named after the constellation containing the second brightest star in the sky - and it just so happens one Sirius Black is named after the brightest. They've always had an interesting relationship throughout the years - pranks, mutual friends and competition to be better, to be smarter, to be brighter than the other. But as fifth year comes, and dark times seem to be on the horizons, all possible light will be needed to be able to fight whatever is approaching - and win. Highest Ranking - 7th in harrypotter