"The moon's really beautiful, if you think about it," I blurted. "Yeah?" he asked, mild amusement and curiosity mingling in his voice. "Yeah," I confirmed. "It's just- there's something about the moon that's ethereal. I don't really know how to describe it, but it's a constant in life. You can't always see it, but you have to trust that it's out there somewhere. And when you can see it, it's all bright and shiny and overcomes the darkness." I paused, searching for the right words. "I don't know. I guess it's a reminder that there are good things out there, even if you can't see them... And it's cool to think that someone hundreds of miles away is staring at the exact same moon as you. It makes me feel not so alone in life." Turning my head, I saw him staring at me intently with a thoughtful look on his face. "Too deep for a Friday night?" I laughed nervously, feeling my face grow hot. And this was precisely why I didn't go to parties. He shook his head and seemed to snap out of his daze. "It was deep in a good way." *** SHE was quiet & left out. Part of a friend group because of convenience. Dealing with fighting parents at home. Looking for more in life. Always wanting to get away from Chicago & start over. Her parents' divorce gave her the perfect opportunity. Ending up in Haven Beach, she rekindled relationships with estranged relatives & got the teenage experience she had always dreamed of. Midnight drives. Bonfires at the beach. Adventures every day. Friends who actually cared. Because of Haven Beach, she found herself. HE was a focused athlete- Haven Beach's golden boy. The 4 F's were all that mattered: football, friends, family, & food. All that changed when a quiet brunette moved to town. Because of her arrival in Haven Beach, his world shifted on its axis. THIS is Charlotte & Eli's story. Started: 12/10/20 Finished: 2/16/21 WC: 107k #1 in contemporary romance 5/24 #1 in sports romance 7/16 #1 in friends to lovers 8/1 #1 in newgirl 8/8

[Highest Ranking - #5 in Teen Fiction] [Highest Ranking - #1 in Teen Pregnancy] PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS "The Best Mistake" "She almost couldn't read out the symbol on the test with her hands shaking. So, she stared at it, hoping that the second line was in her imagination and it would disappear any second. She squeezed her eyes shut and prayed. She wasn't religious but, when in times of need, she hoped a god would answer her cries. But when she opened her eyes again, that second line was still there, staring back at her. A second tear rolled down her face, but she didn't bother to wipe it." After a drunken night at a party over the summer, fifteen year old Bella Carpenter finds out she's pregnant. As a freshman in high school, Bella must grow up faster than she expected. To add to the drama, the father is her childhood best friend. ©2018 Copyrights *DISCLAIMER*: I wrote this story a long time ago. Since then, I've grown as a writer. This story did so well and I wanted to do it justice. I've started to completely rewrite the book. Once it's completed, I will post the first few chapters here on Wattpad and the rest will be on sell on Amazon. So if you're a new or returning reader, this will be your last chance to read this version of the story. "Mistakes to Repeat" is the sequel! (Completed April 18th, 2018.) (Revised October 28th, 2021.)

"What you said hurt, asshole. What did you think would happen?" I yell in his face. I'm so angry that I could most definitely shove his face into the brick wall. "How was I supposed to act after you kiss my brother?!" He shouts back. "Your an even bigger asshole than I thought you were," I grit my teeth. His eyes narrow as he takes two intimidating steps towards me, backing me up against the wall. "Want to say that again?" He looks straight into my eyes. "Yes, ass-" I start, but he places his lips on mine instead. Bella Duffy just returns from New York. She was living with her dad, until her dad transferred out of the country, she decided that she would spend the rest of her high school years with her mom and older brother Devon. Everything was supposed to turn out great, until she met the schools sports legend and playboy. Gavin Johnson, is the schools biggest player, he also plays almost every sport. Life's never been easy for Bella. What will she do when Gavin starts crushing on her? Her life is bound to get a little more complicated Friendships will break, fights will break out, lies will be strung, and the ultimate betrayal will occur. Read to find out! ***WARNING: sexual content, violence, language, and bad jokes.

"I remember his face, his eyes that begged for forgiveness, his body as it shook with anger and emotion. I remember how my world fell apart right before him and how he watched me completely disintegrate because of what he did. What he committed. The way he betrayed me. The heart he took from me and shattered. The trust I gave him that he threw away. He ruined it all, he ruined me. And now I'm forever broken, nothing can ever bring me back. Nothing." WARNING: sexual content, explicit content, language and violence.

COMPLETED! REMAKE IS UP! Beverly had it all. Up until she got pregnant. Now her boyfriend has left her, and all she has is her best friend and coffee boy.