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Sunbeams and Thunderstorms (now published so sample only) by SandraCorton
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Her name was Summer Sunshine Rae, but the world called her Sunny Rae. Wherever she went, the sun would always shine with not even a cloud, let alone rain in sight. When she turned eighteen, she left home with only a note informing her parents. Tired of the constant stares at her for her unusual talent, she went to the only place where nobody would find her, the desert. For seven years, she stayed hidden, working at the local takeaway shop. She found a place that welcomed and accepted her. It came the day when the dwellers of the desert needed rain, and they called on tough and dangerous Declan 'Thunder' McCloud. With Declan unable to release his thunderstorms, he searches for an answer. He finds the woman named Summer Rae, which only solves one of his problems. The girl of sunshine and bright had met Declan many times since her sixteenth birthday. To find each other again was only the first step on a journey of discovery for them both. Can tough, hard Declan ever find a soft spot for such a ray of sunshine as Summer?
UYAI ✔️ by OnolexTim
OnolexTim
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Uyai(Beauty) had always been ashamed of her gangly figure, she was too tall for her age with no curves whatsoever and in a village where curvy was considered beautiful and skinny ugly, she has to face the brunt of being the only lady in her village with no meat on her bones, something her sister Affiong was richly blessed with. Because of her sister's beauty, Uyai plays matchmaker to help two young men both seemingly in love with her sister. One plays a fast game and succeeds in making Affiong fall for him and the aftermath causes Uyai to play elder sister. Uyai escort her sister who had been ordered to leave home to the city of Calabar where her new life begins as chains of events occurs. It's here she discovers the true meaning of her name.
His Undesirable Wife by meeramiller007
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**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]
Paladin by SallySlater
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Sam is the most promising swordsman among this year’s crop of Paladin trainees...and knows it. Brash, cocky, and unbeatable with a sword (well, almost), Sam is the kingdom of Thule’s best hope against the violence wrought by demons. The only problem is that Sam is really Lady Samantha, daughter of the seventeenth Duke of Haywood, and if her father has his way, she’ll be marrying a Paladin, not becoming one. But Sam has never held much interest in playing damsel-in-distress, and so she rescues herself from a lifetime of boredom and matrimonial drudgery. Pity that Tristan Lyons, the Paladin assigned to train her, is none other than the hero of her childhood. He hasn’t recognized her as Lady Samantha--yet-- but if he does, he’ll take away her sword and send her packing. Sam is not the only trainee hiding secrets: Braeden is a half-demon with a dark past that might be unforgivable. Sam, Braeden and Tristan set out for the western coast, charged with rooting out an infestation of demons that has made the West unlivable. As they travel, they uncover a deep-seated corruption of power that threatens to derail everything they stand for. Rebellion stirs, led by a rival faction of warriors who tempt Sam to join them with an irresistible offer. A war between men is coming, and Sam must pick a side. Will saving the kingdom cost her life -- or just her heart? Reminiscent of Mulan, but with a medieval fantasy twist, Paladin is a tale of adventure, action, and romance.
THORN | a paranormal romance by LEPalphreyman
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Fairy Godfather Jack must deliver a sleeping curse to college student Rose. But he thinks he's falling in love with his target. Rose has forgotten who she once was. But she recognizes the mysterious new guy on campus. From a dream, or another lifetime, maybe. As magic awakens and passions ignite, it becomes clear that the fates of both are entwined. And if they can't find a way to break the mysterious curse cast on Rose centuries ago, both their lives will be forfeit. Because they've angered the original Fairy Godmother. And she does not like to be crossed. . . --- A PARANORMAL ROMANCE made of STAR-CROSSED LOVERS and FAIRYTALE MAGIC from the Watty award winning author of CUPID'S MATCH, INK, and THAWING WINTER. -- [sample only - available exclusively on Radish Fiction]
Never Ever Gonna Happen (Complete) by LeeleeKez
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Jeanie's been dumped; Seven times in seven years. In an attempt to redeem herself and get back at the male specie for their cruelty, Jeanie and best friend Stacy make a pact swearing to break as many hearts as is possible in the next seven years. Fast forward five years and Jeanie is still single and stuck with two jobs she hates; pizza delivery and house sitting. What happens when Jeanie is called upon to watch over the home of Bernard, a rising fashion designer, but somehow manages to get drunk and convince a reporter that she's engaged to Bernard; a news that is now making headlines everywhere? * Bernard, a struggling fashion designer must fight to prove his worth to the rest of the world. Unfortunately, the only way to do that is to hire his insubordinate house sitter to act as his fiancee long enough to get his designs displayed in Paris Fashion Week. But as the weeks leading to Fashion Week progresses, he is shocked to find that not only has Jeanie managed to work her way into his life, she has succeeded in working her way into his heart as well.
The Red Guard: Vampire Hunters of Vatican City by traci_edmunds
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Chloe is bitten by a vampire while on vacation in Rome, but is saved by The Red Guard who halt the soul-destroying virus in her body. Chloe quickly becomes a part of the elite group of Vampire Hunters who follow the will of the Pope. She is horrified when she learns that there is an agreement between vampires and the Catholic Church. Vampires can kill the poor with reckless disregard with the blessing of the Pope. Not only that, the Church encourages population growth within its cities around the world for vampire consumption in order to protect its own upper ranks and those who support the church financially. As Chloe watches boatloads of refugees hit the shores of Italy, she discovers that she cannot live with the rules set before her and she soon learns that she is not alone. With a little help from some like-minded Red Guards, she sets out to make a difference in the world. 1st place in The Pastel Awards 2019 1st place in The Golden Awards 2019 1st place in The Story Crafters Awards 1st place in The Talent Awards 1st place in The Shiners Awards 1st place in the Ohana Awards 1st place in the Zodiac Awards 1st place in the Necro Awards 1st place in the Choco Awards 1st place in The Phantom Awards 1st place in The Chaos Awards 3 2nd place in The Wicked Awards 2nd place in The Night Time Awards 2nd place in The Rose Awards NaNoWriMo2017 Winner Ranked #212 in Vampire (Feb 1/18) Cover credit @kimuma Kindly reviewed by @majesticawards - please go check them out!
Let's Go For A Pint (Vampire/Humor) by Queen_Raiden
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Wattys 2017 winner in The Originals category!!!! This is NOT a romance between the main character and some hunky guy. These are the adventures of vampire Lena as she lives her life from day to day alongside her human flatmate Carmen. Together they encounter human rights activists (not what you think), overly attached exes, vampire geeks, quarrelsome shapeshifters, some really chill people, and a boy band. Let's Go For A Pint is a satire/genre parody revolving around tropes associated with vampire fiction (mostly tv and film portrayals but written works may be alluded) Season 1 is up. While marked as complete, expect ongoing editing and bonus content to appear. Cover made in Canva
Flowers in the Attic by VCAndrewsAuthor
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At the top of the stairs there are four secrets hidden. Blond, beautiful, innocent, and struggling to stay alive… They were a perfect family, golden and carefree—until a heartbreaking tragedy shattered their happiness. Now, for the sake of an inheritance that will ensure their future, the children must be hidden away out of sight, as if they never existed. Kept on the top floor of their grandmother’s vast mansion, their loving mother assures them it will be just for a little while. But as brutal days swell into agonizing months and years, Cathy, Chris, and twins Cory and Carrie realize their survival is at the mercy of their cruel and superstitious grandmother…and this cramped and helpless world may be the only one they ever know. Flowers in the Attic is V.C. Andrews's first and most famous novel. It became a runaway bestseller upon its publication in 1979 and was the first book in the Dollanganger Family series, followed by Petals on the Wind, If There Be Thorns, Seeds of Yesterday, and Garden of Shadows. Nearly 35 years after publication, Lifetime TV aired a movie version of it in January 2014, which became one of the station's highest-rate programs, boasting more than 6 million viewers. Petals on the Wind, based on the book of the same name, will air on Lifetime TV on May 26, 2014. This excerpt of the opening chapters of the book will show you what millions of readers have already discovered--that the world of V.C. Andrews is an entrancing, fascinating place. Enjoy!
Bad Boys Trapped Her by Sinchana_
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||Highest rank: #77 in Teen Fiction.|| "Just shut up and look!" He looked deep into my eyes. He pressed his forehead against mine and our lips were just a few centimeters apart. How could you possibly think of romance in such a situation? I was trapped between the wall and him. "So, here you are," Vince smirked. "It's sad to kill the couple together!" Vince's gun gleamed in the dim light. The building was silent and eerie. The Bad Boy by my side and The Villian in the front. I wanted to move but my legs were dead. My adrenal gland was dead. It all happened so fast to even realize the bullet pierced through my abdomen. The last thing I saw was his smirk. ____________________________________ Susan Hartfield is this typical girl who gets straight A's and the type of child any parent would want. With her geek glasses and her simplicity, people termed her as the "nerd". Then there's this bad boy gang. They are known for their inseparable friendship, looks, the way they use girls and bullying. Susan's been bullied by them for the last few years. But in high school, things change. For some reason, they become close to Susan. There's much more than just being bullied. Everyone has a story behind their actions. Everyone has their own problems. There's much more beyond their bad boy facade and Susan's good girl facade. Sounds Cliché, right? But no, it's much more than cliché sappy love stories. What happens when they finally see the true colors of each other? Why is the bad boy gang befriending the girl they bullied? What about their teen life? What if they fall in the wrong path? _______________________________________