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Southern Charm by anj6232
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Jessie White stands out from the crowd. As a Southern woman, she defies the typical expectations. While others her age are embarking on new careers, Jessie's upbringing on a ranch alongside four brothers equipped her with skills many would balk at. She's adept at horseback riding, calving, stall cleaning, and more. Fiercely independent, Jessie refuses to rely on any man, a resolve hardened after heartbreak at the hands of Max Lane, a rancher's son, two years prior. Jessie has resolved to take up bull riding, a skill that appears to be a family legacy. Her lifelong dream has been to ride a bull before an audience, but now, her ambition has shifted to rescuing the White Family Ranch after a substantial portion of their funds vanished and debts began accumulating. Max Lane's family is eager to buy the White Family Ranch, but Jessie refuses to let him take away the one thing that sustains her. Being a beauty bartender owner and a female bull rider makes things challenging. Everyone says she can't do it because she's a woman, but Jessie is determined to prove them all wrong. Initially skeptical, Trace Black doesn't recognize her potential until he witnesses her mount a bull for the first time. Although he may appear arrogant externally, that pales in comparison to his internal complexity. Trace and Jessie are initially oblivious to their chemistry, though it's evident to everyone around them. As Jessie gathers the courage to express her feelings to Trace, the things she dreads occur. However, it doesn't make matters worse; it alters everything profoundly. *WARNING* Book contains language, child loss, trauma, etc. Thank you for choosing my story! If you enjoyed it, please follow, comment, vote, add to your reading list, and share it with your friends. Check out my other stories! I appreciate you! :)
False Hope by Saharwood
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"I wanted you Lily Rose. You were all I ever wanted. You were the girl I loved." Wanted, loved. Past tense, in the past. No more. He didn't love her anymore. It had hurt her. He had hurt her. Just like she had hurt him by denying her love for him. "I'm sorry, Daniel," she whispered as he began to wrap his arms around her. It gave her no comfort. No peace. Suddenly she realized, that all the good things that she had gone through, all the happiness and sunshine was false. False hope because in the end no matter how hard she tried, the fate in store for her sister wouldn't be stopped by the hope that maybe tomorrow would be a better day. Deep down she loved him. Whether he still loved her or not she loved him. Looking up at him with sad eyes she said, "I could never hate you." He offered a smile that didn't reach his eyes, "Good," he offered, "because I don't think I can be your punching bag again." She smiled up at him before she wrapped her arms around him and they held each other for a long time. Lily Gilbert is small town girl from Idaho. She's bright, caring, and loyal to a fault. Life was pleasant for her, but things escalated quickly when her younger sister, Tami, was diagnosed with leukemia. From then on, nothing is the same anymore. Lily knows that Tami's one wish is to see the rodeo cowboy again from so many years ago. Lily also knows that Tami is desperately in love with him. What she doesn't know is that the cowboy her sister loves is the man that has been searching for Lily his whole life. Only one question remains. How can Lily choose one of them without breaking someone's heart?
Saving Grace by allie7
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"Dance with me." While I knew it wasn't a demand, it wasn't a question either. I hesitated and he noticed. "Come on Grace, give this gentleman the honor of a dance." "I don't see a gentleman anywhere." He chuckled, stepping closer and tucking his thumbs into his tight jean pockets. He looked like every woman's dream--dark jeans that hugged him sinfully, golden-tanned skin contrasted by his white-fitted shirt, a black, wide-brimmed cowboy hat, and a smile that could send any woman on her knees. Not to mention a voice that coated your skin like silk sheets. I hated how much I noticed. "You're right, but I would like the honor anyway... ma'am." ********************* Meet Grace--living the city life, reserved, eager to please, loyal to a fault. Feeling empty for reasons she's not yet sure of, she's adamant on chasing anything that makes her feel free. Meet Colt--living the country life, private, stubborn, outspoken. Feeling empty for reasons he's well aware of, he hides in his daily routine. Grace can't seem to figure out why she holds nothing back when it comes to Colt. He's absolutely infuriating. Colt can't seem to understand the affect Grace has on him, and why he cares what she does. She's entirely maddening. When the two get lost in the wilderness, it's up to Colt to get them back. Can they put their differences aside long enough to survive? Is it Colt who will save Grace, or is it she who will be his saving grace? Wattpaders have said: "Seriously if you get this published I will be the first to buy it!!!!" @LivingRed "Wow man!! I am speechless. I feel like I an watching an orchestra with you as the orchestrator. The characters tend to run wild...yet completely under your grip. You have earned yourself a fan! Beautiful!!" @DrNamanGoel "That was unnecessarily cute" @whitegirl9 Started: October 1st 2020 Completed: March 31st 2021 Word count: [50,000+] Top Ranking: #1:Timing #1: Horses #1: Country #1: Cowboy #47:Love #37:Romance
The Country Rose by allimyth
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Once upon a time, Rose Laurence told herself that happiness was only a smile away. Her ruby red grin has kept her heart safe until a devastating phone call tears that mask away. Now she feels cheated, never having the chance to know her father. But for the first time in twenty-one years, Rose is ready to step out of her daydreams and face the past her mother ran away from. Her welcome into a new town is less than pleasant, particularly from her father's widow, but that won't stop this dreamer. The road to self-discovery may be filled with many thorns, but Rose is determined to stay for the summer, especially when a certain gorgeous country boy awakens her every desire. Austen Phillips was raised to be a perfect gentleman. Or at least he tries to be. Hardworking, honest, and fiercely loyal, Austen keeps his promises, at least to the one man who was there for him when he needed it most. But when a gorgeous newcomer arrives in town, Austen falls hard and fast. Her sweet trusting nature mixed with wild passion has him sizzling hotter than the summer sun, and Austen begins to realize that there are some promises he might not want to keep. However, there is more than Austen's integrity at stake when lies and betrayals shake the sleepy town awake, and Rose is forced to face the truth of her father's past. ---This is Book 2 of the Ever After Series. The plot completely stands alone, however, it does give away a few spoilers for Book 1, Tame the Beast---
Pushed Together BK2 by stephaniegr728
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Book Two of the Military Series UNEDITED COMPLETED Kasey 'Kase' Jennings Her parents are loaded by running a famous company, but when they neglect their only daughter she goes through a lot that they don't know about. From being bullied in high school everyday to being a dare devil with her Uncle. When her and her uncle get in a terrible accident and she looses him, her parents separate themselves even further. What happens when they arrange a husband for her? Jacob Willings Like Kasey her parents have a well know business and tons of money, but high school was breeze for him. He choose Military over running a company. What happens when the girl he had a secret crush in high school is the one his parents want him to marry. RATED Mature on for LANGUAGE and MATURE SCENES Book One: Knight in Shinning Camo? COMPLETED Book Two: Pushed Together COMPLETED Book Three: Last Chance ON HOLD Book Four: Temptation and Surrender ON HOLD Book Five:Battle for Independence ON HOLD Book Six: Moving Forward ON HOLD
My Father's Keeper by AuthorMarieStJohn
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Olivia Dempsey is in control. Her life in NYC is polished and in order - she's all but forgotten her skip-out father. That is until his bodyguard abducts her, claiming to be saving her life. Suddenly on the run, Olivia is not in control of anything. As she struggles to understand the world she has been thrust into, Olivia wonders who is more of a threat - her father, the shadow figures chasing him, or the Agent keeping them alive?
Where The Wave Took Us (Completed) by goldeneyesings
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Lost. She has lost everything. From her parents marriage, to her dead boyfriend. Surfing is a huge part of her life, a way to forget all her problems. 19 year old Cassandra goes out to the waves of the beach one day and suddenly a big wave comes up. Her daring self takes it, but she wakes up in an unfamiliar island... which also happens to have a lost boy... will she be able to love again? Or keep living with the thought of betrayal of her ex boyfriend? ~ Lost boy, he's been lost for nearly a year. Weird how no one has found him yet. Also someone who has lost their loved one to death. He still lives with the guilt saying it's his fault that she's gone. Will he be able to love ever again? Or will he never move on?
Better Off by ChristyWatson
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Josephine wanted nothing more than to be accepted for who she was, just a simple small-town girl that didn't mind hard labor or getting dirty. She was one of the boys, and while she didn't mind that, it kinda put a damper on her meeting a forever kind of guy. All she wanted was to love and be loved- and needed.
The Mystery Fighter by A_Elin
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After she tragically loses her mother, Cassie turns to street fighting-but she soon learns that the biggest fights happen outside the ring. ***** Seventeen-year-old Cassandra Haynes has never been one to follow the rules. Constantly on the brink of expulsion at school, she doesn't care what anyone thinks about her. But when tragedy strikes and she is left alone to care for her little sister, Cassie needs to find a way to survive and quick. Without telling a single soul, she moves to the next city over and turns to the only thing she knows--the illegal sport of street fighting. As her fights get grittier and more dangerous, Cassie finds out that there are even more people out for her blood. She'll do anything to protect her little sister and some people are about to learn the hard way. Content and/or Trigger Warning: attempted suicide in Chapter 2. [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]] Link to the sequel - https://www.wattpad.com/story/29778845-the-mystery-fighter-ii Cover designed by Ren T
▪The King's Rose▪ by crazywe919
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Claudia Rose Williams, a 22 year old Kindergarten teacher with a life as sweet as simple and no regrets around. Kenneth Sebastian King, a 24 year old leader of the Dark Emperor Gang, also known to be as a "Cold Hearted Emperor". Fate is what tangles their life through love. But Is the King really cold hearted? Or it's just what it appears to be? Will Claudia be able to see the Real King? Moreover, Will love ever get it's way between these two? ................................................................................................................. "She is beautiful" "Indeed she is" "She is smart" "That she is" "She is so kind hearted" "The kindest one I've met" "She is even so strong" "The strongest one" "What?" "What!??" "How do you know my kindergarten teacher?!!!!"