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Persuasion (1818) by JaneAusten
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More than eight years before the novel opens, Anne Elliot, then a lovely, thoughtful, warm-hearted 19 year old, accepted a proposal of marriage from the handsome young naval officer Frederick Wentworth. He was clever, confident, and ambitious, but poor and with no particular family connections to recommend him. Sir Walter, Anne's fatuous, snobbish father and her equally self-involved older sister Elizabeth were dissatisfied with her choice, maintaining that he was no match for an Elliot of Kellynch Hall, the family estate. Her older friend and mentor, Lady Russell, acting in place of Anne's late mother, persuaded her to break the engagement. Now 27 and still unmarried, Anne re-encounters her former love when his sister and brother-in-law, the Crofts, take out a lease on Kellynch. Wentworth is now a captain and wealthy from maritime victories in the Napoleonic wars. However, he has not forgiven Anne for rejecting him. While publicly declaring that he is ready to marry any suitable young woman who catches his fancy, he privately resolves that he is ready to become attached to any appealing young woman except for Anne Elliot.
Love affair of a life time *EDITED* by WhisperAwish
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Anna Barnes tried out for a new job in the publishing business and was lucky to get the job. The only problem was the CEO of Colburn Publishings. Tall, handsome and seriously attracted to her. But after an office Christmas party and plenty of drinks, Anna's life is turned into a stomach churning roller coaster as her perfectly planned out life unfolds right in front of her eyes all from the work of one man. One very, powerful man with a past that will come back to haunt both of them. WARNING: Does contain dirty scenes but nothing graphic. *COMPLETED*
A Very Happy Christmas by EliseNoble
EliseNoble
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Some Christmas presents unwrap themselves... When a colleague gets her S's mixed up, care worker Marissa Taylor gets a bigger Yuletide gift than she ever imagined. Stripper, Santa, they're practically the same thing, right? At least none of the residents had a heart attack. Marissa isn't the impulsive type, but when Liam Carlisle offers her a private show, she decides to treat herself to a little festive fun. Can the Christmas magic last? Or will Marissa stop believing in Santa for good?
Love You Forever (2013 Wattys Finalist) by KatherineArlene
KatherineArlene
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A young man struggles to carry on, scarred and broken by everything that's happened to him since he was kidnapped and held prisoner. What happened to the beautiful, mysterious girl who haunts his dreams? Will the love they shared be strong enough to bring them together again? Find out in Love You Forever! Love You Forever was a finalist in the Most Popular Mystery/Thriller category of the 2013 Wattys and is book 2 in the Stolen Hearts Trilogy. Book 1 - Stolen Hearts (Watty's 2012 Finalist) Book 3 - The Most Precious of All (A Christmas Short Story) *It is highly recommended but not necessary to read Stolen Hearts first.*
Stolen Hearts (2012 Wattys Finalist) by KatherineArlene
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A young man wakes up to find he's been kidnapped and being held a prisoner. He's told he won't be harmed and he'll be returned home soon, but can he believe them? Now he has to figure out how to survive while he shares his prison with one of the kidnappers, a mysterious girl who watches over him. Stolen Hearts was a Best Adult Perspective finalist in the 2012 Wattys and is book 1 in the Stolen Hearts Trilogy. Book 2 - Love You Forever (Wattys 2013 Finalist) Book 3 - The Most Precious of All (A Christmas Story) Check out the trailer in the introduction! WARNING! This is a mature story that is intended for adult readers only. It covers mature themes in a realistic way and includes strong language throughout. There is violence, sex and implied sexual violence. Please don't read this if you are under the age of 18, or find such things disturbing! Thank you
Kissing Is the Easy Part by rainbowbrook
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It started on Wattpad but now is EVERYWHERE with an upcoming film adaptation by Wattpad WEBTOON studios coming to Tubi. Stay tuned for film release updates! In the meantime, read the original story that inspired the film. KISSING IS THE EASY PART is published by Wattpad Books. Please order from the link in my profile. *** Being beautiful might as well be Flora Morgan's only talent. Some of the words she hates include economy class, second-hand clothes, and budget. She likes fashion, dating, not being on time and getting what she wants - until she meets Sean, who is like the clock striking midnight; he erases all her magic power. He is as mature and sophisticated as the dark roasted coffee he drinks, while she is like a lollipop: colorful, dazzling on the outside but empty calories and artificial sweeteners on the inside. The attraction is instant, but getting a kiss is only the first step. To keep their fire burning, they must accept each other's differences and decide if what they're building is strong enough to survive trials, jealousy, expectations, and the fear of becoming someone they no longer recognize.
The Donafrio Donor (18+ Only) [COMPLETED] by KanyeInterruptedMe
KanyeInterruptedMe
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[Edited] "You had to be extremely low on cash to wank into a cup for it," Dani sneered, feeling like a vindictive bully in a playground. But Carlo deserved it. She felt the first sharp stab of fear that went through her heart when Carlo looked at her with thunder in his eyes. "What are you going to do now? Kill me?" she continued. Fingering the 9mm in her back pocket, she remembered that she'd never even shot the damn thing, despite her brothers' pleas to teach her. Carlo's shadow blanketed her. "Kill you?" His brow furrowed. "Do you really think that lowly of me, cara? I'm wounded." "Then what the hell do you want?" His face flashed with a look she barely recognised - pure arousal. Even when he reached out and pulled her to him, she could feel it. "I realised that the mother of my child is more of a spitfire than I thought." His lips brushed her earlobe. "Call me a pyromaniac." *cover by @bullethood*
Chasing Sofia by MCRomances
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It's not easy being the only girl in the Durant household. It's tough when everybody views you as the baby of the family, despite having a twin brother who is only two minutes older than you. But most difficult of all is harboring a secret crush on your twin's best friend for three years. Sofia Durant is having the worst last weeks of high school she could have ever imagined, especially after failing two classes and having to take summer classes in order to graduate. So when Adrian Carter, the star of the college soccer team in Madrid unexpectedly asks her out on a date, she thinks her bad streak has come to an end. But things take a turn for the worse and after an unspeakable night she wishes she could forget, flees to London to live with her older brother Leo. Eight months pass before she finally has the courage to come back home and resume her life, only to find that things are a whole lot different now and she's not the only one who has changed.
The Escort (18+ Only) [COMPLETED] by KanyeInterruptedMe
KanyeInterruptedMe
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[Edited Version] “You ever think about letting your hair loose?” Ashton asked, his breath kissing Amor’s neck as they waltzed. “My hair’s fine,” Amor snapped in annoyance. Ashton chuckled. “That’s not what I meant.” His hands slowly hiked up the hem of her dress and her breath caught. “What are you doing?” She uneasily glanced around at the dancing couples. “Giving a new meaning to dirty dancing,” he replied quietly. And he entered her. [Cover by @zarawhite]
Want You Back by WritingGals
WritingGals
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A couple is called "high school sweethearts" for a reason, right? That's only how long a relationship lasts, up until high school. That's how it was for Charlotte Carson. She decided to move to the Big Apple for college and pursue her dream of becoming a famous wedding planner. Well, she's working on her fame at least. Now almost seven years has passed and a medical emergency forces Charlotte to move back home to the west coast. While living once again in the town she grew up in, she meets old friends and an old flame: Ethan Welden. Will they be able to rekindle their old relationship even with obstacles thrown in their way or did the fire already long burn out? [Highest Rankings: #137 in Teen Fiction; #664 in Romance]