I stood with my back to her, shielding her, and my murderous eyes stared down at the poor excuse of a man, promising unimaginable pain if he dared to move or even flinch. The enormity of control it took me to suppress the impulse to eradicate the piece of scum, who dared to even think about laying a hand on a woman, was inconceivable. My whole body was trembling with rage. The guy was intimidated by the fury in my eyes and stumbled back to his intoxicated friends who were too dazed to understand the situation. I was disappointed and relieved at the same time that the chaos didn't end in a fist fight. When I turned around to console her, she was gone. And as I looked around, I saw her back just leaving the bar through the entrance. I hurried out to follow her. She walked ahead of me aimlessly and disoriented like a wounded animal that had just escaped the claws of death. My heart ached for her. I found a kindred soul in her. She evidently had been wounded in the past. Just like me. But in an even worse way than I had been hurt, and it angered me, that someone had dared to harm her. *** Eden Marie Simmons is still recovering after escaping an abusive relationship when she meets Keane, the broody and enigmatic neighbor who is shrouded in mystery. Both are still being haunted by their past and are not ready for a new commitment, but when fate repeatedly puts them in each other's paths, they can't deny their attraction for each other. Life challenges them both with secrets, lies, and broken trusts, and confronts them with their pasts. They both must learn to be brave enough to love again. *** Story is previously called "Paradise Lies"

Deadly assassins Allegra and Ace have been trying in vain to kill each other for years. With a mutual enemy threatening their mafias, they find themselves in an unexpected alliance, and soon discover killing each other isn't the only temptation they need to resist... ****** Allegra Grey is poised to be the next great American mafia leader, and she's more than living up to the name. A skilled assassin, there's only one target who's ever gotten away from her-suave, sinfully handsome Ace De Luca, heir to the Italian mafia and the Greys' biggest rival. When both mafias are faced with a dangerous threat, they're forced to work together to protect their families, and unexpected sparks fly. Allegra definitely isn't one to sleep with the enemy, especially an arrogant womanizer like Ace. But there's an undeniable electricity between them and Allegra's not sure it's all hatred. Ace may be bad news, but Allegra's never been afraid of a little danger. As the fire they're playing with grows to a scorching blaze, one thing is clear: trying to kill each other may have been difficult, but resisting this intense chemistry will be impossible. [[Word count: 100,000 - 150,000]] Cover designed by Regina Dionela Content/trigger warning: Contains mature themes, violence and gore

"Your problem is that your heart is too big, it leaves you vulnerable and makes you weak." He spoke in such certainty that it brought tears to my eyes, because it was the truth. I was vulnerable and delicate, I was weak and let my guard down too much. "You put your heart on your sleeve. You are oblivious to evil and peoples capabilities because you cannot imagine a person like that, you are blinded by your good nature." "What about yours?" I asked hesitantly, trying to keep the shake out of my voice. He looked at me with confusion for a second so I continued, "What about your heart?" I questioned. He looked at me with his dark eyes, his stare like stone. "I haven't got one." ******* Angela and Adriano are like fire and ice, they are complete opposites. But what happens when Angela gets thrown into Adriano's dangerous lifestyle? Can Adriano protect her from the evils he faces every day? Or does it become too much for the innocent Angela to cope with? *Warning: There maybe be strong language in some of the chapters.* #26 in Romance 10/04 #4 in Romance 19/06 #2 in Romance 28/07 #1 in Romance 03/09

Tobias and Talia are complete opposites, yet thrown together in an arranged marriage. Can they navigate married life in the wake of a terrible tragedy? ***** After being pressured into an arranged marriage to merge their families' companies, Talia and Tobias are stuck living together as husband and wife. Although they are both unhappy, neither tries to make the best of it. Tobias is too busy, and Talia is too distraught by the tragic death of her former fianceé, Jason. But as time goes by and they spend more time together, an undeniable attraction develops between the two. Despite this, Tobias can't seem to see past his jealousy of Jason and accept Talia - and Talia, plagued by guilt, is unwilling to let Jason go. Are the two heading for better - or are they headed for far worse? [[word count: 50,000-100,000 words]]

When a case of mistaken identity leads to an innocent girl being kidnapped by a gangster, will one man bent on revenge push them together or destroy them? ***** Hayden King and Violet Smith couldn't be more different. While he was a feared gangster, she was a simple college student, a delicate flower whose petals had been crushed by a stranger a long time ago. But what they didn't realize is that they had more in common than they initially thought. Their lives were interlinked in a complicated way because of some sick twist of fate. So how will the big revelation affect their life? Will he able to save Violet from the demon of her dreams? Let's find out. [[word count: 60,000-70,000 words]]

She thought she lost herself in love, but in fact she was found. Copyright © 2016 by moonpilots. All rights reserved. {featured on the official wattpad romance page}

~~Next thing I know, I'm pushed against the wall. Cade's arms surround me and his eyes look fierce, I glance to the sides to see if anyone is around but the hall is empty. "Now you listen here, Doll." He says, I crumple into the wall, "I don't have to be here, I don't have to spend this time with you. So I wouldn't push it. Got it?" He tilts his head and raises his eyebrows. "Got it." I squeak. He huffs and pushes away from the wall, snatching one of the keycards out of my hold and walking through the door.~~ Hospitals. We all hate them. Tamitha, aka Tammy, is a teenage girl going through a teenage life. When she wants to go to the biggest party of the year, her Mum and her decide to make an agreement. Tammy will work at the hospital for three months, if she does this she can go to the greatest party of the year. Even though she dreaded the job, she knew it would be easy, wandering around a hospital, helping out nurses and doctors, etc. But she didn't expect Cade Roberts. With the looks to melt any girl in a twenty-metre radius, she can sense the dangerous aura he brings. But why is she so attracted to him? Filled with action, fast cars, relationships, and revenge. Tammy might have just got herself mixed up in a whole lot of trouble. Badboy trouble. What happens when he starts to pay Tammy more interest? So could these next three months be a bigger challenge than Tammy expected? Because she didn't expect elevator 13... **Warning: Coarse language and extreme themes**

Valerie O'Conner has a pretty good idea of how her summer will go, and it revolves around three very simple activities: sunbathing, working at the local ice-cream parlour, and daydreaming about a world where Logan Mathews doesn't get his way. What she isn't exactly prepared for is a British tourist with a habit of pushing her out of her comfort zone. It doesn't take long for Alastair Sullivan to decide that his entertainment in sleepy Sandy Cove will be helping the town cynic find love. When Valerie's life is turned upside down by a series of promises, she's forced to battle with what she really believes in. A Young Adult story of personal growth, conflicting feelings and a whole lot of romance. Highest Rank: #37 in teen fiction.

{A Wattpad Featured Story} ❝There are two types of secrets: the kind you want to keep in, and the kind you don't dare to let out.❞ -Ally Carter •°•°•° When fourteen year old Mallory disappeared, no one knew where she went and why. Now, three years later, old Melly is back. Andrew, an elusive young man, is on his own secret mission. Little does anyone know that his façade hides something dark and sinister. Two Strangers. Two Secrets. One Story. Amidst a town full of vengeance-driven lunatics, influential malefactors, and secrets which the two are desperately concealing, next few months would make them relive their worst fears. Will they be able to save themselves and their loved ones before its too late? Charged with adrenaline and lots of teenage hormones, commence on a detour with two strangers on an odyssey of discovery - down the path ridden with friendship, loss, betrayal, vengeance and love that would never be... •°•°• Book Trailer Inside. Highest Ranking #3 in 'What's Hot'. #1 in MurderMystery •°•°• Reviews: "You are the queen of plot twists, woman. I can read this book day and night. So addictive!" -everybodylovesme_ "Your plotline is amazing. This book is intriguing and beautiful." -libitinaa "The way you create suspense and tension makes this so interesting." -asmileyprincess "You keep me on the edge of my seat." -fluffyunicorn_1410 "Suspense marks each chapter. Great work!" -pinkzzbizzle "You leave me hanging woman!" -HappilyQuirky "It gets better chapter by chapter." -slm-95 •°•°• Winner of: • Fiction Awards 2017 (Best Teen Fiction Plot) • Teen Writers' Award 2016 • Best Plot Award at Summer Workshop 2016 • Winter Wonderland Award (Fiction) • Fame Campaign (June edition) •°•°• Copyright © 2016-2020 by Ridhima Sharma. All Rights Reserved.

There's a girl name Lois Sea. She lives in North Carolina. She loves to surf. The beach is near her house. She has the world's bestest friend. But a new lifeguard comes and things keep changing this summer. And that's just the new beginning. There's going to be....betrayal, tragedy, romance and more