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In 27 Days (Watty Award Winner 2012) by HonorInTheRain
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Hadley Jamison doesn't know what to think when she hears that her classmate, Archer Morales, committed suicide. She didn't exactly know him, but that doesn't stop her from feeling like there was something she could have done to help him. So to Hadley's surprise, on the very night of Archer's funeral, she has a run in with Death himself and is offered the chance to go back in time to stop Archer from ending his life. The catch? She only has twenty-seven days to do it. And if Hadley doesn't succeed? Well, she doesn't want to think about that.
The Lady Who Sinned by greenwriter
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Banished for five years, Lady Belinda Carrington returns to Willowfair, claiming to know things one would find impossible to believe. With her tainted reputation, can Belinda make Town Guard McKenzie Haverston help her in her pursuit of the truth? *** After her banishment five years ago, Belinda Carrington returns with secrets and tales too impossible to believe. But something in her lies makes McKenzie Haverston desperate for the truth... When Belinda shows up in McKenzie's home asking for protection in return for important information on a case he's working on, he rejects her. But when he learns where she had been banished after her great scandal five years ago, he finds himself striking a deal with the woman-he protects her, she gives him answers. The question now is: how true is her tale? She was once considered the fairest of them all, but one scandal later, she has become the most reviled. And she is also being hunted. If Belinda wants to stay alive, she has to start trusting McKenzie Haverston, a task she finds to be surprisingly easy to do. However, as the truth of the past begins to resurface, and the secrets of her scandal is revealed, Belinda is confronted by her own demons, causing her to doubt her own reality. Trigger warnings: abuse, violence, mental trauma, sexual assault, mental health illness
Never Ever Gonna Happen (Complete) by LeeleeKez
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Jeanie's been dumped; Seven times in seven years. In an attempt to redeem herself and get back at the male specie for their cruelty, Jeanie and best friend Stacy make a pact swearing to break as many hearts as is possible in the next seven years. Fast forward five years and Jeanie is still single and stuck with two jobs she hates; pizza delivery and house sitting. What happens when Jeanie is called upon to watch over the home of Bernard, a rising fashion designer, but somehow manages to get drunk and convince a reporter that she's engaged to Bernard; a news that is now making headlines everywhere? * Bernard, a struggling fashion designer must fight to prove his worth to the rest of the world. Unfortunately, the only way to do that is to hire his insubordinate house sitter to act as his fiancee long enough to get his designs displayed in Paris Fashion Week. But as the weeks leading to Fashion Week progresses, he is shocked to find that not only has Jeanie managed to work her way into his life, she has succeeded in working her way into his heart as well.
Cimmerian Sunrise by IsisMcEllen
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"There has been an accident." With those five words Breanne Crabtree's world is dashed to pieces. Before she even has a chance at a life of true happiness, her world is forever changed. The opportunity to break free from the constricting mold that has been her life since childhood is snatched from her grasp. This sudden loss pushes her past her limits. With a broken heart, she finally releases years of dormant anger. The house of cards falls and she is presented with an unfair ultimatum. Will she stay and bow to the demands of an emotionless existence, perceived perfection, and societal propriety? Or will she make the decision to stand alone? Breanne must transform from a frightened yet determined girl, and into a self-confident, strong, and capable woman. In the process of finding herself, Breanne stumbles across a secret that endangers her very life. It will take all of the courage she possesses to survive. © 2014 All Rights Reserved
The Reluctant Romantics by ninyatippett
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He was her first love and 'never'... She will be his last and 'forever'. *** Tessa Maxfield has always been the smart one because she couldn't be the pretty one or the cool one. And she's fine with that. The upside of being smart is not making stupid decisions like she did as a kid, falling in love with her older brother's best friend. She outgrew that and could still outsmart it now. Jake Hastings has always been a playboy because he could be so why not? But his best friend's rash wedding and fairytale marriage has left him wondering if he could have more. The downside to his notorious reputation is that when he unexpectedly finds the girl he can't live without, she won't believe him. He burned that bridge a long time ago and she's not letting him build a new one now. Can two people who want so much of what they're afraid of find their way through first loves and second chances to finally find each other? *** This is a spin-off from The Mischievous Mrs. Maxfield. It can be read standalone but I would highly recommend reading the original book first before this one for a lot more context and extra scenes. *** Copyright © 2016 by Nina Tippett. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of Nina Tippett. This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously.
Alpha Landon | ✔️ (Published) by Midika
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*BOOK ONE* (Can he read as standalone) (Completed) Sequel: Alpha Kaden "You can't love him, you need someone who you're more compatible with," he insisted. His arms moved suddenly, his palms slamming against the wall beside my head, his arms locked into place. "You wouldn't know," I gritted out in frustration. Landon sighed, leaning in further till his soft lips pressed against my neck lightly, briefly, making me gasp. "Trust me, I know exactly who you suit," he whispered. "Remember the night at your house after dinner?" He asked, his lips leaving soft kisses up to my ear. I shuddered, nodding. He smiled gently against my skin. "I did want to kiss you." (Mature content involved, although there are warnings) ** *Book One in the Alpha series*
To Save a Heart by auntkambam
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Princess Saphrine lived with a tyrant for a father and a sadistic brother. These men controlled her life in every way possible and destroyed her sense of trust. After a battle kills both her father and her brother princess Saphrine is finally free or so she thinks. This book is for my wonderful readers who requested a sequel to my book To Save a Kingdom. Book #8
To Save a Kingdom by auntkambam
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Eve accepts an arranged marriage to try and save her kingdom. When things change she still has to be the one to save her people but in an entirely different way. Will she have the courage to accept her fate and stand up to help make a difference? This is Eve's story. Book #7
The Wallflower's Revenge  by sweetblunch
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Russian heiress Tatiana Rostova thought that her 'happily ever after' would be with her beloved fiance. However, the people she cared about most betrayed her and left her dying. Saved by a handsome Italian duke, a plan of revenge blooms. ******* Tatiana Rostova took upon herself to seek revenge on the two people she loved the most after their betrayal left her half-dead, even if it meant she had to sell herself to the devil-especially since the devil is in the form of the handsome six-foot-two, silver-eyed Italian duke named Lucca Cavelli. This wallflower vowed to take everything that is rightfully hers. But in the process of her revenge, will she be willing to risk her heart again? Cover designed by Ren Tachibana
The Orsini Bride by sweetblunch
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Italian playboy billionaire Marco Orsini has a dilemma. With the ultimatum to either marry or get disinherited, he must now find himself a wife before his grandfather's birthday--and he entrusts his fate on one woman to find him the perfect bride. ********** Twenty-nine-year-old Francesa Marcolini never expected that the day will come when the handsome yet hateful playboy billionaire Marco Orisini would barge into her office and announce that he needs a wife. Despite being a teacher of etiquette and personality development, Francesa had no intention of becoming the matchmaker for this arrogant Italian no matter how determined he is for her help. But to Francesca's horror, she finds herself on that very job! Cover design by Holly Thurston