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The Unexpected Partner by Dianejameswriter
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When her father gets attacked by bandits due to a gambling debt, Claire Conley realizes that she's in a deep hole. With her father bed ridden for months, and with no relatives to support her, she needs to work to survive and pay off his debt. But in late 1800's Montana, nobody on the Western plains is looking to hire a lady. Faced between life and death, Claire gets the great idea to find a job, but disguised as a man. If no one was going to hire her-they were going to hire him. What happens when she gets a job at the town's saloon? Will she be able to stand Shane Jackson, the obnoxious, yet handsome saloon owner? Will she be able to protect her father from the bandits who hurt him? Or will her plan not turn out as expected? Word Count: ~75,000
Etched by strawberrywearsskirt
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1st place Romance: Constellation awards. 1st place Romance: The award Contest 2019 Reviewed by: Majestic Awards She has ruptured the wall he's built around his heart. She stepped in and deformed his cold aura. He restricted his disarming self but little did he know that this petite creature had resistance to his demeanour; the cold facade. He never expressed, she forced him to. He never felt, she got him to feel. He never cared, she made him care. He was all broken, she fixed him then... ...but what when the roles are swapped. What when she's broken, what when she doesn't care, what when she isn't able to feel or express? Would he be able to help her get her old self back? How will the two battle against the odds and make it through or will they just ignore the sparks? *** Jenna was joyous, bubbly, lively, secretive, nerd and all in all a happy go lucky person. She found pleasure in making people smile and helping them to enjoy the goodness in life. She wasn't perfect but her imperfections sparked her persona. To the world she lived an ecstatic life but little did they know... Gabriel was rude, cold, heartless, a freaking BILLIONAIRE. He had a reputation, one which people were petrified at the thought of. He cared less. Anger was his solemn characteristic and happiness was far from vision. Nothing mattered to him other than his companies and his work. He mastered the art of reigning emotions to the point where smiling turned rare until... Both are polar opposites but fate and past has planned something else..
Haunted By My Future by HatiCang
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In a life filled with fear and sadness, a girl decided to break free. Her once tedious life changed drastically, especially with the mysterious dominance showing man who she met shortly after. His actions and appearance were clearly different from everyone else, just as the happenings from her past, which appeared to steer her future. A future, she pictured to become something completely different... "Sometimes, I feel like that little duck right there" I trailed off, looking over to the lonely duck in the pond. "Swimming through the life all alone... in a life full of happenings. Having no controll to stop anything or helping myself to get over it. In a pond full of unanswered questions..." Silence. "If you're the one that's swimming through it..., I'm the one who drowned a long time ago" _________ Follow Holly to her new chapter of life and FIND OUT about her ups and down on her road, by reading Haunted by my Future!
Arrogant Billionaire: Love vs Hate by shreya_de
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"You're playing a dangerous game, nerd. I could ruin you without breaking a sweat. You wouldn't want to find out what happens when you cross me." he warned. "So bring it on. I don't give a damn about your threats," I shot back, my voice firm. ------------------- Meet Mark Winston a heartthrob at the famous Williams Brown College. A cold-hearted and arrogant person. Sole heir to a powerful billionaire. Everyone bows down to his orders. Nobody dares to mess with him. Meet Andy Davis a new girl transferred to Williams Brown on scholarship. A kind and selfless person, but at the same time a sarcastic and bold girl who can't stand any bullying. A strong girl with guts who never backdowns when it comes to protect her family and friends. What makes fearless Andy confront the worshipped devil? How will he act when she finally dares to take a stand against him? #Warning: Use of curse words.
Chasing Mia by HavenStiel
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Completed; Not Edited *** After following in her deceased fathers footsteps and joining the United States Military, Mia Renee is about to transfer duty stations. She'll have 30 days to do whatever, and when her Uncle offers for her to stay with him, she jumps at the opportunity. Thought for her, it's much more then just a friendly visit with him. She'll finally be coming face to face with the man who was once her childhood best friend for the first time in years... Following in his own fathers footsteps, Killian Cross has changed his ways since taking over the family business. In his past, there was too much heart break, and he's been doing what ever he can to get over it. Women, money, drinking, and parties, anything to help him forget. But all of his hard work falls through the cracks when his childhood best friend suddenly comes barging back into his life... Mia and Killian grew up together, but ended up traveling down different paths. Now once again, they are living in the same world. The difference is that both are hiding dark secrets, and being around each other risks exposure for the both of them. Will their bond be their undoing, or will it be the saving grace neither of them knew they needed?