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As I Am by HonorInTheRain
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Archer Morales has never believed his life was meant to be anything other than pure hell in which every minute feels like a struggle to keep breathing. That's why he's so keen on ending it. Not because he wants to, but only because he has no idea how to stop the dark, intrusive thoughts or the crippling depression that's always kept him in a chokehold. At this point, Archer has all but accepted that this is simply how he is - broken. He doesn't know if he even wants help or how to ask for it, and admitting he needs it when Archer's own mother has demons of her own to battle doesn't seem like an option. Things are hard enough keeping the family coffeehouse running and making sure Archer's little sister, Rosie, never learns the horrid truth about what happened to their father - or how much Archer feels responsible for it. Just as he's sure he's mapped out his next steps to permanently solve his problems, the last person in the world Archer expects to make him think twice enters the picture: Hadley Jamison. He doesn't know what to make of the popular girl who always seems to be smiling and is way too determined to become his friend. Archer is overly suspicious of Hadley and her intentions at first, but the walls he's spent so long building to keep himself safe start coming down much quicker than he would've thought. Despite all the change - and some of that change Archer can admit is good - there's still one thing he's certain of: nothing good lasts forever. At least, that's what he's always told himself. But now that the blinders are coming off and Archer realizes he's not as alone as he'd thought, he can't help but be terrified of what will happen if the very thing he never really thought existed - love - is snatched away from him. And possibly the hardest lesson Archer is about to learn is that while you can't run from your past, you can change your future - even if you always felt like you never deserved one.
Tiger (Brian&Leah, 2) by Alwyn_Knighton
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Leah Mitchell isn't the same shy, poor girl anymore. Now a college student, she is enjoying her life in the city and the freedom she longed for. She works hard and knows her worth. She has it all, but her heart aches for the only person from her past she is unable to forget. Brian O'Brien never thought about his future until the tragedy, and the all-consuming guilt that followed forced him to make the decision that might change his life. Brian is trying to figure out who he is. The only thing he has no doubts about is that he wants his first love to be a part of his future. Will he be able to win her over now that the shy kitten became a fierce tiger? Content warning: this story contains mentions of a threatened miscarriage that can be upsetting to some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
A Kiss Goodnight at the End of Forever by david_hull
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[IN PROGRESS] Martha and James are soulmates trapped together in a never-ending reincarnation loop. Not a bad way to spend eternity, but they wanted more. They wanted a child. Serafina is born and Martha and James are elated to love and raise her and share the new experiences we 'first-lifers' take for granted. But the universe has other plans and, at the age of five, Serafina informs them that she too has been condemned to relive her life, again and again, stuck in her very own loop. There ended Drifting Along the Infinite Spring, though questions most certainly remain. Who or what gave Serafina her immortality? Can Martha and James reconcile losing the daughter they thought they knew? And then there's the minor issue of saving the human race from its seemingly guaranteed annihilation... To reiterate, A Kiss Goodnight at the End of Forever is a sequel to Drifting Along the Infinite Spring and For Those Who Don't Believe in Love Songs before that. If you've read neither, this book will make little sense. It is not labeled mature, but there will be rare cases of language, adult situations, and violence. Thank you so much for reading! I hope you enjoy. cover by @JELyrica
Medusa  by TellaAlvarez
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Two years ago, Andra was the most popular girl in her high-school. She had it all- beauty, money, friends, and a boyfriend that was just as popular as she was. Now, she still has beauty. She still has money. But she has no friends. She has no boyfriend. And she's only known as Medusa. She turns the boys to stone. Maybe for revenge. Maybe because she wants them to hurt the way that she does. Until a group of new boys figure everything out. They refuse to turn to stone, and they refuse to let her be the monster that everyone misjudged.
Lost and Found by cammie_grace
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Three years after his mother's death, Noah Reed is lost once again. Unsure of where to go after running from his problems for so long, he ends up back home, wanting a place to finally settle down. He's ready to tie up loose ends and to try and correct mistakes made in the past. Blake Rhodes has lost herself. Starting university and shifting to adulthood has left her feeling like she has no idea what she's doing or how to take control of her life again. Three years have passed since her life with Noah Reed, yet she has felt like a part of her has been missing ever since he left. Once the duo meet again after spending so much time apart, they learn what it truly means to grow up and that if someone really loves you, they will always find their way back to you. (Sequel to Broken Promises and spin-off to Better Off) [COMPLETE]
The Time Capsule by greenwriter
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Stephanie Sy never expected that her curiosity towards her estranged grandma will lead her to a series of bizarre--most of them silly--misadventures. Prompted by the dead woman's diary and accompanied by the annoying but charming Erik, what can she find in this quirky journey of self-discovery and love? *** Bratty, city chic Stephanie Sy never expects she'll go through mishaps--and more--when she ventures to an unfamiliar place for her grandmother's wake and funeral where she discovers the woman's old diary and a supposed upcoming meeting with a man from her past. Never knowing her grandmother, Stephanie decides to visit the places Corazon went to and meet Antonio, the first man to break her grandmother's heart. What follows is a spontaneous adventure Stephanie sets for herself. Joining her is Erik, a man with the heart of a child and a few secrets of his own. Entangled in a series of unfortunate events, Steph will have her own journey of self-discovery and love. Status: Published Under Bliss Books DISCLAIMER: This story is written in English.
10 Reasons Not to Fall in Love by BadLuck
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Elizabeth Blackburn is the perfect young girl...for an action movie. Don't let her pointy spectacles and mismatched socks fool you. This scholarship student will strangle you to death if it means keeping her place at Star Lake Private High. It's a mystery as to why the popular Vincent Richardson ends up publicly confessing to her. It's an even greater mystery as to why he continues to chase her after she rejects him. But one thing's for sure: there's no way either of them are caving in first. 10 Reasons not to Fall in Love: a hilarious and entertaining adventure which proves that there really is no such thing as "rational" when it comes to romance.
Meeting Ellie by kylekay
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!!!!STORY MOVED TO AMAZON EBOOKS~ ONLY 4 CHAPTERS AVAILABLE!!!!Ellie Coleman comes from the poor side of town. When she becomes best friends with Knox Hendrix, quarterback at Ole Miss and the pride of Stanford her life changes. Used to being ignored by the town and her parents she finds herself opening up to Knox and his family. When Knox has to leave for school he asks her to go with him. Ellie refuses after a talk with his mother that destroys her illusion of her friends acceptance of her. She leaves to make it on her own, sick of her parents and her home town. Four years pass and she fights her way to get a job as an intern at ESPN television, while studying journalism at a local college. When Knox comes to the station for an interview he sees the girl who ran away with his heart. When she sees him she ignores the pain of his betrayal does her job. What happens when she discovers that the thing that kept them apart for four years was a lie? (slowly being edited) :) © All Rights Reserved. 2013. cover done by @KellyLM
That's Just The Beginning by istolethecookiez
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Fiona Harper is an angel in nearly everyone's eyes. But there is more to this good girl; she'd rather ditch class than stay up all night to finish a project. She'd rather be at a party than in her room studying, but her parent's would never approve of that. Unless, of course, they didn't know. When she's given the opportunity (with a super hot guy, may I add), will she take it? Adrian Easton is the most popular guy in school; the bad boy that girls swoon over and guys want to be friends with, but Fiona pays no mind to him- she thinks he's bad news. When he suddenly finds himself and his family moving into the house directly beside Fiona's; he finds an interest in his... unique new neighbor; an interest that'll lead them both to a few traumatic experiences, feisty arguments, perverted jokes, childish pranks, funny moments, and maybe even a romantic interest. But 'That's Just The Beginning.' THIS COVER WAS MADE BY A FAN.
Kidnap My Heart by TheFlamingPopsicle
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Emma van der Bilt is clever, snarky, and spoiled rotten. William Knight is cocky, impatient, and slightly dimwitted. So how exactly did Will manage to kidnap Emma and her best friend twice and live to talk about it? *** "What the hell-" I screeched. "Good morning, sunshine." I looked up in alarm and saw the smirking face of my kidnapper. His face would have made me a lot angrier had it not been terribly swollen, thanks to yours truly. "I'd say good morning, but judging by the boner on your face, I'd say you weren't having such a good morning." His self-satisfied smirk fell almost instantly, and his partner-in-crime laughed out loud from the driver's seat. "Actually," he said, "I'm having a pretty good morning. My luck's about to change. You wanna know why?" I didn't answer. "I'll tell you why. I've successfully kidnapped the daughter of one of the richest men in the country." "Don't start counting your lucky stars just yet. This isn't over yet," I snapped. "Isn't it?" he asked, raising the eyebrow above his good eye. His other one remained in a permanent squint, and it made it kind of hard to take him seriously. "I'm not the one who's naked and tied up in a stranger's back seat." I glanced down at myself and noticed for the first time that I was in my bra and panties. Honestly, I was kind of relieved. When he'd said "naked," I'd assumed he meant birthday-suit naked, not half-naked. *** Warning: Rated PG-13 for sexual content and language. Mostly language. I have a colorful vocabulary.