War is over. Or is it? Valeria's plans for recognition and compensation from the emperor go out of the window when he realizes that the knight he sent to the north to fight the monsters died and the one left behind to finish his job was his daughter. In a world where power and politics are a deadly battle, Valeria does what she knows best; grabs her sword. In a twisted turn of events, instead of being paid as promised, she's getting married. But what happens when the husband-to-be is none other than the temporarily dethroned crown prince? The deal is simple. They will get married and remain as husband and wife for three years. It's a contract marriage that benefits both sides. One factor they didn't take into consideration; feeling. What will happen when the expiration date gets near? Will they have achieved their own personal goals? What about the unwanted feelings? And what of external forces that threaten them both?

Minnie is 17 years old; she has grown up in privilege, but she is insecure, a perfectionist, and struggles with an eating disorder. During the summer in Everlast, she meets Leo, an 18-year-old bad boy with a secret that could land him in serious trouble. Opposites in personality, Minnie and Leo are immediately drawn to each other and soon fall in love, experiencing emotions they've never felt before-blazing passion and heartbreaking pain. Can Minnie accept that she's in love with a boy who drives her crazy? Eight years later, by chance, they cross paths again in New York, Minnie's hometown, where she is about to get married. Will they be able to resist the attraction that still pulls them together after all these years? Sharp dialogue, steamy scenes, romance, and a touch of action will keep you hooked.

Supernatural fan fiction 1990 It was one of those never ending summers. I was crazy in love with a gorgeous boy, but I was too shy to tell him. It didn't matter at first, just being near him was enough for me until we finally got together and then I thought I'd died and gone to heaven. All those long hot days with his brother Sammy and my best friend Tallulah in the park and the warm sticky nights in bars and at drive thru's dreaming about him had finally paid off. I loved him and he loved me. The world was right and I was happy. But then he left. He left me, he left us, and my world fell apart. I lost myself in college life until I had to go and fuck it all up. I fell in love with his brother. Present Day - 1998 The events of that first summer would bring us to this terrible finale, and they would haunt me for the rest of my life, in more ways than one.

"You really know how to make a girl feel special," I said, surprised at how easily the words slipped from my lips. Xander's expression shifted; his eyes sparkled with an intensity that made my breath hitch. "Not just any girl, Lia," he said, a hint of seriousness threading through his playful tone. "Only you." * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dahlia Lauren, an aspiring floral designer with a passion for creating stunning arrangements, radiates warmth and spontaneity. Her charming spirit attracts everyone around her, but beneath her cheerful exterior lies a longing for deeper connections and a fear of vulnerability that haunts her. When she stumbles upon one of Xander's gardens during a floral competition preparation, she is captivated by its beauty and the mystery behind its creator. Xander Fernandez, a talented but reclusive landscape architect, spends his days designing breathtaking gardens that mirror his dreams but hide the turmoil of his past. Known for his meticulous nature and intense focus, he has built walls around his heart, leaving little room for connection. When their paths cross, the sparks fly. But little does Dahlia know, Xander's world is about to be shaken to its core as he realizes that she's the girl who changed him in a way no one else ever could - the one who's been hiding in plain sight all along. Highest ranking :- 🥇1st Place for Best Romance Scene # 1 florist # 1 boyxgirlrelationship # 4 shefallsfirst # 9 hefallsharder

[A WATTPAD FEATURED STORY AND ON THE WATTY'S 2018 LONGLIST] "As if I'm dreaming, his lips touch mine. It's awkward, with my head turned to the side and his beside mine, but when his hand comes up to hold my jaw, it becomes all too easy to kiss him back." Cover: @MuriLexa Copyright © 2019 by Sooaura