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Porcelain Skin (NOW ON AMAZON KU) by kario12
Porcelain Skin (NOW ON AMAZON KU)
kario12
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"When I tell you that he hates me, you'll probably assume it's because he's a jerk...but you'd be wrong. He's not a jerk. I am." --- Several years ago tragedy struck Emma's home, leaving her broken... like a cup with cracks spiraling and slithering around the edges. Slowly, bitterness crept in like tar, hardening between each fracture to resemble a deceitful wholeness. She became a monster, and targeted her venom on the sweetest person she could find: Trinity Nixon. Too bad the boy Emma longed for was Trinity's brother. Now, as Emma fights to win the heart of the boy who despises her, she's forced to hide her demons. She paints her fragile cup in pinks, yellows, and oranges - all the colors of the sun. She paints on a smile, and an unusual sense of humor, so that the world will view her as bright and cheerful, when in reality she's breaking. But she's completely unprepared for the acidic truth that melts away the tar, demolishing her shell, and awakening the Emma White buried deep inside. --- Book 1 in The Dismantled Pride series *Story was previously titled "Faking It"
OXYGEN by shayla-c
OXYGEN
shayla-c
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When June, a flesh-and-blood illustration of depression, ultimately decides to quit breathing, she settles on drowning herself in a lake. However, with an extraordinary twist of fate, she is resurrected by a boy named Forrest. Captivating, kind, and honest, he offers her the things she's been deprived of the most. As time comes and goes, June begins to understand that she - after long years of doubt - is worthy of life. She begins to see that sometimes, what seems to be the end may be just the beginning.
The 12th Kiss by Enterintomymind
The 12th Kiss
Enterintomymind
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"Cinderella had till midnight, I have twelve kisses to win back my prince's heart," John wants Metilda to end their marriage.He believes that he has fallen in love with another woman. Metilda agrees but she has one condition. John must kiss her every afternoon in-front of their son for twelve days. On the 12th kiss, something unexpected happens. highest rating so far #1
A Thousand Words | ✓ by treblehearts
A Thousand Words | ✓
treblehearts
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Reece Bremer goes through life with a scowl and cold personality. Jessica Andrews goes through life with a glowing smile and positive outlook. Reece looks at life with dull, judgmental eyes that make him hate the world and the people living in it. Jessica, well... She looks at life through a camera. Literally. They're polar opposites, and that's what sparks Reece's immediate hate for Jessica the moment they meet. All he sees is a girl with the best life, put in the category of those who get everything handed to them on a silver platter. But who says Jessica's life is like that? Just like a photograph, there's more to the story than what you see. Stumbling across one of Jessica's hidden portfolio might reveal that her happiness isn't all that true. Behind that smile and each picture she takes, holds a thousand words of a very big secret - one that Reece is determined to find out. And who knows? It just might change everything between them. cover by dysanic || 2015 watty's winner for talk of the town ||
Saving Camila by StarCrossedThoughts
Saving Camila
StarCrossedThoughts
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"Go on," she says, "leave like everyone else always does. I don't need you, James." I pull Camila into a tight hug. "I'm not giving up on you," I whisper into her ear. "Bad choice," Camila mumbles. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ James just wants to help, Camila doesn't think she needs any. Camila just wants to be alone, James thinks she needs a friend - or possibly more. This socialite boy and this loner girl are definitely not on the same page, but could their lives be about to start a new chapter? "Saving Camila" is a heartwarming romance of ups and downs, for anyone who's ever needed just a little help, but was too afraid to ask. [Special thanks to @JayVictor for the summary]
Sweet as a Strawberry by im_fluent_in_sarcasm
Sweet as a Strawberry
im_fluent_in_sarcasm
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~complete~ Charlotte is as sweet as a strawberry. She's the kind of person who will drop everything just to help you, just to put a smile on your face. She's as sweet as the sugar that constantly runs through her bloodstream, and as excitable as the rush that comes with it. And then there's Benjamin, who's as sour as a lemon. The last thing on this Godforsaken planet he wants to do is acquaint himself with her. While Charlotte is kind and caring, he's rude and vulgar, while she's friendly and innocent, he's crass and mean. So how in the hell is that going to turn out?
❄The Flower Girl❄ (Completed) by FairySalvatore
❄The Flower Girl❄ (Completed)
FairySalvatore
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"Because every flower has a meaning." She said. "I don't believe it" "But they do, each and every flower in this shop tells us something."; She insisted not ready to give up. "Then tell me and I might believe." ************************************* Aster Walsh is a broken girl. After her groom left her before the wedding day and she was left jobless a week later, her friend helps her get a part-time job in a small flower shop. Life is painfully simple for Aster until one day he walks in, in the shop and in her life. Kyler Holt is an uptight owner of an event management company who is in desperate need of a flower arranger for his upcoming event. As he takes the matter, in his own hands and walks the street in order to find a nice flower shop in the neighborhood, he comes across the girl who can be his flower girl. 30 days, 30 meetings, 30 flowers. As they learn the meaning behind each shade and each flower, they learn how important they are to each other.
Finally by teenagechristiangirl
Finally
teenagechristiangirl
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❝ғaιтн in God includes ғaιтн in his тιмιng❞ Jamie Hughes has recently graduated college and has moved with her best friend and her family to Smithsville, South Carolina. She spends her days working at The Nook, a local coffee shop, and preparing to become a pediatric nurse. An old relationship left her terribly heartbroken, so she's moved on and decided to stop dating altogether. But everything changes when she meets Mark, the 25 year shy youth pastor at her church. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Mark has his own unique troubled past, and believes in his heart that he's meant to be alone. His heart has been hardened by a major blow in his life, and he's struggled for more than three years to overcome it. What emotional and spiritual struggles await them? Will they learn to not only have faith in God, but also faith in his plan and his timing?
Love Me Alpha by SoulMated
Love Me Alpha
SoulMated
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Holly is a young werewolf who has been singled out her whole life, but when her pack finally pushes her too far causing the thin thread she had been hanging onto to break she thinks death will be her salvation. It’s a shame her plans are interrupted when she meets the alpha of vicious pack though, but is she to broken to feel love, a feeling she no longer believes in?
Military's Girl (editing)(1-7 edited) by KenZ_Dizzy95
Military's Girl (editing)(1-7 edited)
KenZ_Dizzy95
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I pushed away from the dinner table and stood up really fast, then bolted for the door. I couldn't just stay here and listen to him tell me he was leaving, I just couldn't deal with it. Tears start running down my face just as I reach the edge of the grass and sidewalk about to enter the street, but arms wrapped around my waist and I collapsed into them."Baby girl, I'm so sorry." He sounded as heartbroken as I am "I really am, I wanted to tell you first. Before I had to tell very one like that, I don't want you crying like this. It breaks my heart." "I still remember the time I lost you in the woods." "You had no idea how scared I was because I lost you. I thought I lost you for good, that I wouldn't be able to find you, ever." I leaned my head into his chest."Every time I called your name I got more scared that I wouldn't find you, but then I did. I found you. You were huddled up crying against a tree trunk, you didn't even know it was me till I called your name.'' "The way you looked at me after that, made me want to never see you cry again. So I promised myself I would do everything in my power to keep you from crying, and I did a good job. Until now, that is. Not only did I not keep you from crying, but I'm the reason." he says, his voice barely above a whisper. His eyes shining with tears. "You also promised never to leave me." I whisper as I'm finally able to talk, my lips quivering. "I know..." "You promised!" I shout, he holds me tighter. "I know... I know, and I'm sorry. I never meant to break that promise either." ~ Tyler and Dakota have been best friends since either can remember, even with a 2 year gap in their age. But what happens when Ty leaves and joins the military, and leaves Kota behind? Something he promised he would never do? Will it wreck their friendship for good, will they be able to repair it? When Ty comes back, Kota is in a terrible situation. Will Ty be able to protect her? © 2013 Kenzie Elaine (Wattys13)