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Paragon by AliciaMarino
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Iris Tremaine's world is crumbling slowly around her. With a lawsuit pending in the background, the departure of her most loyal and trusted friend, and the detrimental decision that must come to pass soon regarding her entire future with the man she's suddenly taken into her heart- she must try to find a safe ground. But one must wonder: has she already past the point of no return? Is there no safe place left? Sequel to ICON. Make sure you read that one first or I'm afraid you will be miserably lost. Thank you in advance for reading!
Icon by AliciaMarino
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Iris Tremaine is an icon. A fashion icon. At twenty-six years old, she's at the top of the fashion industry, having created a multi-national corporation, designing for both runway and retail. She's one of the richest, most-admired women in the world and yet there's something astronomical missing from her life. Somehow, the glamour and lights aren't what they used to be. When a tormented, mysterious man comes into her life, she begins to believe he may be what she's been waiting for. He may offer the spark she's been missing... But what she doesn't know is that this man has a past- a past that will rock her world straight off its axis. Thank you very much for taking the time to explore my work. xx
Against All Odds by AliciaMarino
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Mia Tyler has received the opportunity of a lifetime: to sing for thousands at The Royal Opera House. For a working girl from Queens, London has always been the goal she never thought she'd achieve. However, her purpose in England soon changes when a man enters her life, an important man... a man she should stay away from. A man she can't resist. A man who changes everything. Suddenly, she's faced with choices, many of them. One being- what is more important... love? Or integrity?
Vacant Heart by AliciaMarino
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The human heart is an abyss. Through tunnels, and chambers, the organ beats and the world, in each persons life, continues to churn. With that heart, life is a reality. But, every so often, exceptions have to be made. Every so often a heart breaks, truly breaks, and all the pieces of life and reality become a haze. That heart is beating, but only sustaining. There is only one cure, one remedy- one antidote. That is love. ... There is nothing like the search for the perfect story. For Josephine Taylor, head journalist in a bustling Seattle magazine, where jobs are fought, not won, Aidan Hughes is that story...the story that will combine both truth and intrigue. Plagued by tragedy, the handsome photographer has secluded himself to a remote town, denying anyone who seeks to exploit him. For Josephine, Aidan Hughes is a jackpot of mystery, the perfect subject to propel her career into it's highest form. Like all the others, he intends to send her away. But, when a storm blows in, trapping them in his family estate, concessions will be made... Deep, dark secrets will be revealed... And unwilling hearts will be touched.
Above All Else by AliciaMarino
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Mia and Henry are back in England. Back to Buckingham Palace. Back to the world that's been destined to pull them apart from the beginning. The stakes are higher now. There's more to lose. They must work together now more than ever to fight for what they want... the freedom to love without reservation. Sequel to AGAINST ALL ODDS. Read that first! 16+ mature themes
WAVE by AliciaMarino
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After surviving a tsunami together, art collector Genevieve and CEO Tristan face endless hurdles back home in the shape of vengeful exes and dark family secrets. ***** On the night before her entire life is changed, Genevieve Harding finds herself walking along Thailand's shoreline with a handsome stranger she only knows from magazine covers and newspaper headlines. Billionaire businessman Tristan Maddox is handsome and charming and it's not long before sparks fly. When tragedy strikes the next morning, their instant connection is tested in a way they never could have predicted. With their attraction pulling them together while a devastating tsunami knocks their lives into chaos, the two find themselves bound together by their shared experience. But upon returning home, life quickly becomes just as difficult as survival was. It's not long before secrets from the past and heartbreaking lies throw them back into rocky waters, threatening to tear them apart all over again. *Wattpad HQ's Editor's Pick - 2022* Content warning: This story contains mature sexual content and graphic scenes depicting a natural disaster and PTSD that comes from it. Also contains themes of blackmail and murder.
200 Harley Street:  Her Perfect Stranger by HarlequinSYTYCW
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Can you fall for a man you've never met? Head nurse Helen has a secret. Every day for the past six months, she's been falling ever so slightly in love with a stranger. She knows that he catches the 7:02 train to London with her. She knows he has gorgeous green eyes. And she knows it's not an accident that their eyes meet so often across the crowded train aisle. She just doesn't know his name… But one morning, Helen's world collides with her perfect stranger and her life is turned upside-down. Aiden Danaher is even more irresistible once they start talking, and as for when they start kissing…Helen simply doesn't want to stop! But surely you can't fall in love with someone you've only just met?
Unholy Matrimony by xxinlove
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Tobias and Talia are complete opposites, yet thrown together in an arranged marriage. Can they navigate married life in the wake of a terrible tragedy? ***** After being pressured into an arranged marriage to merge their families' companies, Talia and Tobias are stuck living together as husband and wife. Although they are both unhappy, neither tries to make the best of it. Tobias is too busy, and Talia is too distraught by the tragic death of her former fianceé, Jason. But as time goes by and they spend more time together, an undeniable attraction develops between the two. Despite this, Tobias can't seem to see past his jealousy of Jason and accept Talia - and Talia, plagued by guilt, is unwilling to let Jason go. Are the two heading for better - or are they headed for far worse? [[word count: 50,000-100,000 words]]
Lost | ✓ by xwriteratheartxo
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[COMPLETED] At the age of 4, Amanda and Tyler instantly become friends, however it came to an end before grade 5 began. After a tragic car accident that involved Tyler, Amanda is forced to leave her beloved town, Creaks Hill, and her best friend who she doesn't know is still alive after the accident. Now, she's back for her senior year of high school. Answers will be revealed, especially to the one question Amanda has held in her mind for 7 years. Is he really dead, or alive? warning: i wrote this many, MANY years ago and is in desperate need of editing -- enter at your own risk. [Highest Rank: #63 in Short Story and #43 in Teen Fiction]