When household actress Josie Sinclair breaks off her third engagement-in a blazing tabloid scandal complete with thrown rings, flung drinks, and a scathing front-page headline-she does what any sensible woman would do: flee to the countryside. Unfortunately, that countryside belongs to her infamously decadent brother, Rupert Campbell-Black. The plan is simple: stay out of sight and avoid drama. Easier said than done, when her new next door neighbour is Declan O'Hara- The brooding Irish broadcaster. Declan thinks Josie's just another spoiled, self-absorbed, socialite brat ready to coast on scandal. And Josie? She thinks Declan is a judgemental workaholic, sanctimonious brute who couldn't tell a punchline from a punch. As Josie Sinclair is pulled deeper into the chaotic world of politics, media wars, and decadent country weekends, she finds herself tangled in rivalries old and new. But when secrets from the past begin to surface, and her carefully controlled persona starts to crack, Josie must decide what's real, what's performance-and whether her greatest role might just be the one she never meant to play.

in which Dave Mustaine falls in love with the destructible Silver valentine .

Hamburg, 1960. Willa and Elsie March are on the run, and they find safety at the Bambi Kino in the red light district of Hamburg with five cocky, sometimes maddening, usually drunk, and bloody talented boys--the Beatles. Willa has never met anyone quite like John Lennon. He's everything she didn't know she'd been missing. "I thought about John, about our interactions and our late-night chats. He was without a doubt intense, and most definitely moody. He made me feel so many things--confused, annoyed, relieved, comfortable, content, and bloody irritated--but not nervous." And there's more to Elsie's relationship with Paul McCartney than she's willing to admit. This is their story, full of trust, betrayal, secrets, love, lies, hope...and the Beatles. ** Achievements 2025 Grand Winner - Fanficiton Category (The Nano Watt Awards) ** •Part One: 1960 (Chp 0 - Chp 17) Started: March 5, 2023 Completed: June 27, 2023 •Part Two: 1961 (Chp 18 - Chp 36) Started: Sept 24, 2023 Completed: June 16, 2024 •Part Three: 1962 (Chp 37 - Chp 53) Started: Sept 29, 2024 Completed: March 23, 2025 ** Thank you so much to the amazing @strange_daisies for creating the cover! ** [Just Like] Starting Over is a work of fiction. While many characters of the story bear the names of actual people, they and their actions have been imagined by the author. Some events depicted in this story are based on reality, but there are also many that have been modified or created purely by the author. I (obviously) do not own The Beatles, but I do own my original characters. ** Warnings: This is a mature story and as such there is swearing, shagging, violence, angst, drug references and use, death, and explicit adult situations. ** Comments, feedback, and votes are always very much appreciated. I will reply to you as quickly as I can! Thank you so much for reading! x ** [Just Like] Starting Over © NikSzabo (2023)

As if being secretly in love with her best friend isn't hard enough, when that friend seems destined for fame and fortune, where does that leave Leila? Leila McKinnon and James Hetfield have been inseparable since they were kids. Best friends no matter what, helping each other through whatever life throws at them. For Leila though, feelings have deepened beyond friendship, but can she risk everything for the thing she wants most of all...James' heart? Will she keep getting so close to her dream, only to watch it slip away time and again? *Please do not copy without my permission. Real people in this book do not belong to me, but I do own all characters created specifically for this story.

Celia Pooley has always disliked her classmate, John Lennon. He's arrogant. Obnoxious. A loudmouth. A prankster beyond belief- and for five years, she's had to put up with every irritating part of him. When sixteen-year-old Celia and John find themselves forced into each other's company, they slowly become drawn to each other in a way that seems to confuse them both and slowly but surely, their affection for each other flourishes and their lives begin to change in a way neither of them expected. 'Growing Up Beside You' follows Celia and John's life through their rebellious and adventurous rock n roll teenage years, to the hardships of young adulthood where the decision to follow their head or heart takes its toll on love. What does fate have in store for John and Celia and will the two of them always have each other, or will something or someone stand in the way? A coming-of-age, romance story, following the journey of new friendships, sorrows, first loves and all the joys and complications that come with it. ** FYI: •This is a SLOW BURN story. •The other Beatle lads will eventually appear but it will be much later on in the timeline! ** Beatle focus: John Year: 1957 onwards Genre: Romance, Bildungsroman Warnings: Bad Language, violence, explicit adult situations, angst. There are a few conscious changes to real life events and places in the timeline of this story which have been changed for narrative purposes. *I DO NOT take credit for the artwork. Image is not my own.* *This is a work of fiction. As such, it should not be read as a factual account of events or biography. While many characters bear the names of actual people- they and their actions and works have been imagined by me, the author, and posted here for entertainment purposes only.* I hope you enjoy it! Feedback, votes and comments are much appreciated! Peace and Love xo