Avery Mitchell never strays from the familiarity of her dad or her two best friends. She hides behind warm smiles and carefree laughs that never reach her eyes, keeping everyone else a safe distance away. And living with the fear of losing her father, she decides she doesn't want to risk having to lose anybody else. But when a brooding Aiden Keller transfers to her high school, his blank expressions and judging green eyes see right through Avery's castle-high walls. His past haunts him, but his experiences just may be what Avery needed all along.

W A T T P A D F E A T U R E D -Discontinued- She's a mystery that he wants to solve, but how long before he realizes that she's a mystery she can't even solve herself. ❁❁❁ Former ballet dancer Abigail Hastings has experienced love in the form of friendship with her childhood best friend, Nate Belleview. But when a traumatizing event leaves Abby's mental state bloodied and bruised, the one person she always relied on gets up and leaves without a trace. It's been a year since Nate left, and Abby's still recovering from the broken pieces. If she focuses on school and her friendships, maybe she'll be able to stitch herself back together by the end of the year. When school quarterback and renowned player Jackson Henderson comes crashing into her life, Abby's senior year of recovery is compromised in ways she was not prepared for. But maybe, she isn't the only one with secrets. Behind his charming exterior and jock persona, Jackson hides things of his own that might be too much for Abby to handle. Will Jackson be the one to help guide Abby through her demons or will he nonchalantly enter her heart to destroy everything she's ever known about love? Copyright © 2017 Highest Rank #1 Wattys 2018 Shortlist Unity Awards Runner-up in Romance

He is the eldest son of a Russian mobster and she is the only daughter of a Yakuza boss. He is cunning, ruthless, a born fighter. She likes her knives, but loves her cello even more. Leonidas and Hana are brought together in marriage to solve the perennial clashes between their families. In their opinion, it's a horrible idea. Marrying the enemy is the last thing he has in mind, and being separated from her boyfriend is the last thing she has in mind. But life is full of unexpected surprises, and this marriage will be one rough ride. Mentions: The Best Teen Fiction Book Review - Wattpad Ambassadors Read of the Month (Oct 2021) - Wattpad Multicultural ~ Picture belongs to original owner. Cover is made by Joie Y. Published 1 February 2014. Completed 14 July 2016. Re-published 8 June 2020. Copyright © 2020. joiehasnolimits/Joie Y. All rights reserved.

❝Okay, so hear me out... Are hugs really just handshakes for the boobs? ... Nah, that didn't make any sense. Or did it?❞ ▬▬▬▬▬ Riley was a ticking human, always thinking things. And trying to navigate the "grown up" world with a rare disorder didn't seem so bad, especially since she got to find out what connections were all about. All rights reserved © Lola

When the bold, cocky bad boy Brian O'Brien returns to his hometown, he discovers that some things changed in his absence. Brian has a new neighbor-a shy, smart girl Leah, who seems to hate his guts since the moment she sees him from her bedroom window. Intrigued by the girl who is unlike anyone he's ever met, he calls her Kitten and tries to discover who she really is. Her claws only come out with him, but how many layers are there to the good girl with a perfect boyfriend and a strict mother? Small towns make it hard to avoid a person. As Brian and Leah spend more time together, a series of events set something much bigger in motion-something that will forever change them both. Brian loves the wind in his hair and the rumble of his bike's engine. Leah is sheltered in her little world. What would happen if he showed her that there is more to life than what she has seen? What if she starts to realize how much she's been missing? Content warning: this story contains mentions of depression and suicide that can be upsetting to some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

At the age of twenty, Liam Dupont has too much on his plate. After the death of his parents, he becomes the guardian of his little brother and moves to Paris, determined to start over. His days follow the same pattern - work, gym, home... Until he meets Sky. Sky Sullivan is hiding lots of secrets behind the cheerful facade of a nineteen-year-old girl. After transferring to a university in the capital of France and renting an apartment she can't afford to pay for, Sky finds herself in desperate need of a roommate. Liam closed himself off to feelings. Sky has issues of her own. When Liam moves in with Sky, the friendship they form morphs into something much stronger and deeper. Surrendering to the undeniable chemistry between them has never seemed so easy. Giving their love a chance has never been so hard. Content warning: this story contains on-page depiction of sexual assault, violence and mention of DV that can be disturbing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised

The Cunningham's and the Montgomery's have since long been feuding with one another. Dating decades back, the two families separate advertising companies in New York City have been competing to win over the most clients and become the most acclaimed advertising company in the state. Because of this feud, it is widely known: The Cunningham's and the Montgomery's do NOT get along. Juliet Ava Cunningham, who goes by Ava due to her hatred for Romeo & Juliet because of the constant comparison her entire life, is off to college at Syracuse University for her Freshman year. When her mother, Michelle, forces Ava to join Alpha Chi, the sorority she was in when she used to be a student, Ava is less than thrilled. When Ava meets the charming and stunning Theo Montogmery III on the rooftop of the sorority house, she wants to ignore his existence for the sake of their family's feud. But upon meeting the mysterious and reserved Ava Cunningham, Theo has different plans. He doesn't give a shit about the feud between their families. He is persistent and knows what he wants and being in the big fraternity at the school, Lamda Xi, as well as the same major as Ava, Theo won't let her escape so easily. But can Ava get past their family's feud? Can she go against her family's wishes even in the pursuit to someday take over the family business? Will she be able to let her guards down when it comes to the turbulent Theo Montgomery? Or are the two families meant to feud forever? ❥❥❥ Chock-full of family drama, secrets, and a fight for romance, this modern spin on Shakespeare's classic Romeo & Juliet sets out to excite, entice, and, of course, explore a new kind of love.

❝You're a weapon and weapons don't weep.❞ -unknown Lucinda confided into dancing whenever her dysfunctional family turned her back on her. It kept her sane. But what she didn't know that would turn her life around was a boy who would chase her to the ends of the earth.

❝The more you care, the more you have to lose.❞ What happens when the person you love holds a gun to your head? You tell them to pull the trigger.