A girl (Emma Swan age 22) getting away from the life of living on the street with her loser boyfriend. A man (Killian Jones age 23) getting away from his family, their control on his life, and their money. They run into each other and they end up becoming friends after bonding other their different, but yet messed up lives. Where will this journey take them? Find out in... What Is Love.

Fear for her unborn child, a bruised and broken Emma Swan is determined to escape an abusive marriage. After she drives a long way from home to a small town in Maine, she doesn't think her life could get more complicated... that is until she ends up falling for her OBGYN, a blue-eyed British man who's shielded his heart from love long ago. But he may be just what she needs to begin her healing process and start a new life for her child. If only nothing gets in the way. Rated M for a mild violence, language and eventual smut *TRIGGER WARNING* Mentions of physical and verbal abuse towards a pregnant woman. This is something that's been in my head for and wasn't sure if I should write it, but finally did anyway. And just to be clear, Killian is very professional and not some pervert using his position to get into Emma's pants. Killian helps Emma and comforts her while she tries to deal with her emotional scars. There won't be sex in the stirrups - this is not that kind of fic. ~~~ Reviews from AO3 & Fanfiction "Wow, I'm in love with this story already. I cannot wait to read more. Wonderful job." "Looking forward to the new story! I like the premise and the start so far. I definitely get how Emma is afraid to trust anyone. And yeah I would feel the same way if I saw a Doctor looking like Killian come take care of me! Haha. Great job! Looking forward to more!" "I'm really enjoying your story, it's original and there aren't many alternative Captain Swan stories out there - so this was really refreshing to find." "Love this story so far! I look for updates daily!" "So goood! I could read this for chapters, I wish there was more! Hope you update again soon!" "I'm obsessed with this story already! So good! Can't wait for next chapter!" "I love this fic, I can't wait until you post the next chapter! I am really excited to see the type of relationships that you will build between Emma and everyone else."

For both Emma and Killian it was the same routine every day of their lives. The difference was that Emma lived on land and Killian on sea. Both destined to live the lives they did not sign up for. That was until they met and it changed their lives forever. This is a story of magic, adventure, love and fighting for what the heart truly wants.

A captainswan AU and parody of the story of Hades and Persephone. Emma (Persephone) is the daughter of Mary Margaret (Demeter) and David (Zeus). David is the God of the sky and ruler of Olympus. His brother Killian (Hades) has his eye on Emma, and won't let her slip away from him.

Emma Swan is a busy woman. She owns a successful hotel in Hollywood. She is alone, but that's how it always was. She's never needed anyone and no one has ever needed her. That was how it always was until a new person came to work for her. Killian Jones is trying to start his life. His father is a drunk and is abusive, and he needed to get away. Now that he was finally done with college, he couldn't go back home. He stumbles across a famous hotel in Hollywood, California, that is looking to hire. What could possibly go wrong?

He's a serial killer. An animal looking for its prey. He's killed many people in different locations. He always knows where to go and how to avoid being caught. He doesn't have a "type." He kills whoever, whenever. But when he gets ahold of one girl, he knows that there is something different about her. She's got fire She's got an attitude She's a challenge Everything he loves in women, nothing in a victim. He can't let her go, but he can't bring himself to finish the job. Is it because he sees the look in her eyes that he has seen in the mirror for the past 20 years?

Looking for roommate, must be non-smoker. That was what the ad online and in the newspaper said. Meet Killian Jones. A player who jumps around from woman to woman. but when his old roommate moves out to live with his girlfriend, Killian finds himself in desperate need of another. His pick? Emma Swan

We all know those fairytales about an evil stepmom, but what happens when I write one about an evil stepdad? Emma Swan (17) was adopted by Ingrid Swan when she was 16 years old. Shortly after Ingrid met a man named Albert Morrison. Emma and Ingrid are now moving in with Albert in his house in Storybrooke, Maine. Emma goes to a new high school, where she meets a lot of friends, including a dark-haired, blue-eyed boy. Everything is going fine and Emma is finally happy. But what happens when her stepdad gets abusive?

Killian Jones has the power to move and alter things with his mind. With the help of his friends, he's working to save Springtide City. Everyday he meets new people. But, it's hard to live a normal life when there is always crime to deal with. But, a new girl in town might change all of that. And not in a way that he expects.

The curse never happened, magically Henry does exist ( it will be explained in the story)I hope you will enjoy this book!