She's the world's most famous face. He's the only man who can see right through her. Supermodel Emerald St. Clair has it all: fame, fortune, and a jet-setting life most would kill for. With her three sisters now happily married thanks to their meddling grandfather, Emerald is the last one standing-and she's determined to keep it that way. She makes a deal with the devil: one final photoshoot for St. Clair Diamonds in the exotic sands of Saqr, and her grandfather will finally stop breathing down her neck about marriage. But when a series of disasters leaves her stranded in the desert, her only hope is the one man she can't stand. Khalil Al-Farsi is powerful, arrogant, and Emerald's oldest rival. Now, she's at his mercy, and in the heat of the desert, the line between hate and desire is starting to disappear.

I feel him turn his head and Josh's voice is soft as he whispers, "it's okay to not be okay and it's okay to have help. It's okay to be comforted and it's okay to crave comfort. We are imperfect human beings, Katherine. You don't have to be okay all the time." _____ Katherine Wellington is a very successful, very independent, self made business woman with a past that puts a roadblock in front of anything but work. Joshua Elwood is a very outspoken, opinionated realtor who is not afraid to press every single button Katherine has. Together, you would think they would never work. But they will. They will because Katherine can't deny her feelings forever. She's going to have to give in at some point, and by giving in, she could shove Joshua away, or she could keep him all to herself. This is the second book of the Independent series, and you should read the first one "Miss Independent" before you invest time in this one, otherwise you won't understand anything. WARNING: THIS STORY INCLUDES THE VERY ATTRACTIVE JOSHUA ELWOOD WHO REMINDS ME AND EVERYONE WITH OVARIES OF A SOFT GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPY THAT IS SLEEPING ON YOUR CHEST SO PLEASE BEWARE THAT YOUR OVARIES WILL EXPLODE WHILE READING THIS STORY! AN: please don't steal this story. I'm working/have worked really hard to create this and develop the characters and story line. This is solely made up out of my mind and nobody else's (except for partly Chloe, ilysm)

Katherine Wellington is a rebellious girl. She doesn't care what anyone says or what's right. When her boyfriend of five years cheats on her, Katherine realizes she's tired of being a horrible person. With a broken heart and a complicated relationship with her family, she moves to New York City, swearing to be independent and not let a man derail her life again. What's she's not expecting is to come out with a best-selling magazine that will change her life. But will this magazine stop her from finding love? Warning: This series has strong language, hilarious gay best friends, sexual innuendos, feelings that will make your heart clench, and characters that you will want to buy on eBay.

This is the fourth book of the Independent series, part two of book three, and you should read the first one "Miss Independent," the second one, "Ms. Independent," and the third one "Mrs. Independent," before you invest time in this one, otherwise you won't understand anything. WARNING: THIS STORY INCLUDES THE VERY ATTRACTIVE JOSHUA ELWOOD WHO REMINDS ME AND EVERYONE WITH OVARIES OF A SOFT GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPY THAT IS SLEEPING ON YOUR CHEST SO PLEASE BEWARE THAT YOUR OVARIES WILL EXPLODE WHILE READING THIS STORY! AN: please don't steal this story. I'm working/have worked really hard to create this and develop the characters and story line. This is solely made up out of my mind and nobody else's (except for partly Chloe, ilysm)

Winter Locke, still reeling from the break-up of her ten-year relationship with her high school sweetheart two months before their wedding, is dreading the holidays. Her best friend, Chad Turner is determined to remind Winter that she shouldn't let anyone steal her joy this Christmas even if that means he steals her heart in the process.

"Babygirl we're the outcasts. You know that. I know that let's except it." Jeremiah whispers in my ear and wraps his arms around my waist pulling me into his chest. ----------------------❣✨❣✨❣----------------------- Senior year of college. Jonaya is only focus on books and her future. Jeremiah is only focused on his girl, Peyton, and getting drafted. Being the minority of the schools they both got it hard. Maybe their hardships can bring them closer. Closer than anyone could've thought. Outcasts✨❣ is a black love story. This is not meant to discriminate against anyone. Any inappropriate comments will be deleted and you will be blocked. Enjoy