**WATTYS 2018 SHORTLIST** (COMPLETED) The early 17th century England- a time when women were treated as mere commodities for their families and burdened with unreasonable expectations of beauty and mannerisms. In such a world, Lord Bradford raises his daughter, a girl of Indian descent named Saya, with all the love and care. He wishes only to see her settled with an eligible husband; one who would be able to see past the society's prejudice and love her for the kind woman that she is. Lord Zachary Hayworth, a courageous Knight and a man of high social standing, is displeased with the prospect of marriage with Lady Saya Bradford. She has nothing of what he had desired in a wife. Her swarthy complexion and plump body, is highly unbecoming of a Noble woman. The fact that she wasn't even a Noble by birth irked him to no end. But he is stuck with her by the decree of the King. When Saya finds herself married to the wonderful Lord Hayworth, she feels optimistic about the future ahead- a future that she intends to share with him. However, Lord Hayworth wastes no time in making his displeasure known. Her world is left asunder when the reality of her situation- as his undesirable wife, sinks in... *UNEDITED* [The sequel 'His Redemption, Her Legacy' has been completed]

She didn't know that her father was cruel enough to sell her out to the most fearful man in all of England. Let all alone force her to marry the man who could kill anyone without a blink of an eye or a single regret because his heart was ice-cold since (at a young age) the woman he loved broke his heart for another man's money. Many years later, Valentino was the richest and not to mention the most dangerous man in England. If the rumours don't scare you enough, his torso and arms covered in tattoos would tell you. Or maybe the two guns he carries around wherever he goes no matter the circumstances. And if 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 doesn't convince you, how about the fact that he married a woman for the sake of his company, and then got her pregnant (which by the way he was never there for her while she was pregnant until the day his child was born). The birth of his child was an awakening to life. The day his baby was born he felt love and warmth in his once stone heart. He realized - while holding his child - that he must protect it at all cost. Even if that means defeating all his enemies one by one. But in doing so, he needs to keep his wife closest to him, so she doesn't get hurt. After all, she is the mother of the thing he loves the most. ⚑ mature content ⚑ strong language

Raelynn is smart and beautiful, but she hides behind her huge frames, ponytail, baggy clothes and high school status of being a nerd, because she hates being the center of attention. Bryce is handsome, rich and popular. He has a notorious reputation of being a player. What happens when they set their eyes on each other? Sparks fly and people get burned. All it took was one night of passion for Raelynn to walk away with the secret she carries. How will Bryce react, when he realize that he not only got Raelynn pregnant, but is actually a father who missed the first five years of his kid's life? They say that those who never make mistakes lose a great many chances to learn something. Will they have learned anything and forgive each other? Will this secret make them? OR break them beyond repair? They met for a reason! Either to be a blessing or a lesson! I think I'll let you decide. © COPYRIGHT 2014 All Rights Reserved.

Ryan- Quiet, Serious, a tad awkward, but considerate and caring. Landen- Charismatic, handsome, a player at heart, but funny and sweet. River- Damaged, weak, fearful, careful, but smart and determined. At seventeen, the most tragic of situations landed River Ruth Winters, arranged to be married. She wasn't sad about it. Actually, it was the silver lining in the worst of circumstances. It just so happened, that she was getting engaged to the man she was dreaming about. So what happened? After spending six years away at an all-girls college, she comes back home to find out that Ryan, her supposed-to-be finance, is engaged to another woman. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ All rights reserved.

Highest Ranking on hotlist: #1 #Wattpad Exclusive Story #New paid exclusive chapters available Her confusion multiplied, looking at the unrefined fury in his eyes, the seriousness and finality in his features. "I seriously am clueless here, Alex. What is it that I've done?" she asked. "Tell me." "This." he threw some photos her way. Shaken by Alex's behavior, Kate snapped her face back as some of the photos slapped across her cheek. They crawled down in the air to slowly settle around her feet. He looked away from her like she had burned him. And Kate couldn't help but feel her insides tremor. Instincts screamed at her that a storm had indeed entered her life with the intent to harm the love that she and Alex shared. Bending down slowly, she reached out with trembling hands; she picked up one of the photos from the floor and froze. In the photo, Neil, her best friend, and she was making out. Kate remembered this moment, but it was nothing like this. Lifting her eyes from the photo where she had apparently locked lips with Neil, Kate looked back up into Alex's eyes and got scared out of her wits. The eyes where used to be only love and affection for her. There, those emotions were now replaced with endless hatred only. ~Nothing lasts forever; people change, and so change their lives.~ Kate thought she had one forever with Alex, but that forever came to an end too soon. When she was about to tell him the news of her pregnancy, what she expected was his elation and love, never had she thought that she would be punished instead. Thrown to the street literally, she lost everything she held dear. ~Memories never fade, and pain can never be forgotten.~ And then, one day, Alex enters her life again, this time aiming to break more than her heart. He believed she was his unfaithful wife, only to see the truth when the destruction was complete. Prequel: In the Rain (ongoing) Sequel: And Then it Rained (ongoing)

What happens when Rebecca, wife and mother of two kids finds out that her husband of six years is involved in an extramarital affair? Rebecca does everything to make her kids Lizzy and Drew, and her husband, Andrew happy as a classic housewife. Nevertheless her husband is involved in another relationship because he wants more excitement in his life. Will she be able to forgive, and keep her wedding vows 'till death do us part'? Or will she leave the man she loves for good? **Extract** Putting on a big smile on my face, sighing that I finally found Andrew and I still had time for my surprise. I just hoped he wasn't angry with me for coming here in this state. I looked up ready to speak, when I felt my whole body go rigid and my throat constricted seeing the sight before me. There I saw my husband's naked back covered in a quilt from the waist down, thrusting hard into a female beneath him, looking exactly like Claire Carter, his 'Personal assistant'. I felt the blood drain from my body and my stomach hit the ground. I blinked several times, praying that this was just a bad dream. Just a mere nightmare. ******************* Join me on an intriguing journey to see what happens. Contains certain mature content. @copyright Inc. This story is not permitted to be copied or altered by anyone but the author. The characters in this book belongs solely to the author, @Santana Blake. Any resemblance to any character, living, dead or fictional, is purely coincidental. The plot and the story are entirely my own and may not be reproduced anywhere without my permission. If this is not followed, legal action will be taken. Picture on book cover, credit goes to rightful owner.

One summer of fun changed everything for her. Hannah thought she found the one person who could make her laugh through her tears. He proved her wrong though. He was like all the other arrogant men, thinking he was god's gift to women. So she wouldn't tell him her secret. Whatever the cost she'd stay away from him because he wasn't right for her or their child.

❝Its hard to live with the fact that you're in love with someone who will never love you back.❞ ©caesium- Highest ranking #22 Short Story

Annabelle could not be happier she was married to the love of her life and she had everything she wanted or would ever need. As she stood in the window looking down at the city she felt her world crumble as he asked for a divorce. she could not understand where it was coming. Xavier knew that Annabelle was for him and there would be no one else but hearing the news he received he knew that it was time for him to let her go. Was this the right move? Did he make a mistake and is there anyway back from this.