Twenty-one-year-old waitress, Hope, can only dream of living a better life. Keeping her little brother safe is her top priority no matter the cost to her own happiness. So when she meets Caleb, who seems too good to be true, her instinct is to resist - but what if he's the only one who can save her? ...
Lance Corporal Kenneth Pines was a United States Marine killed in action while serving his country. Taken from this world quickly, he left behind a younger sister and four fellow Marines he had served beside until the day he died in front of them. Just when he thought he had completed his last mission, he finds himsel...
Mateo Sanchez is a wounded warrior. He's 22 years old and on the mend from the injuries he received in a battle that took his fellow Marine's life. He's angry and unsettled, trying to get back to the man he used to be. Ashlyn West has always been a rescuer. She works at the hospital helping wounded vets get stronger...
Bailey is taking her yearly flight to her father's house in Florida for the summer. When her plane gets delayed, she's forced to spend a few hours at an airport in the middle of nowhere. As a teenager traveling alone, she knows it's best not to talk to strangers-but what if he's in uniform and really cute? Lucas is tr...
When an 18 year-old Marine replies to an email meant for an advice columnist, the girl on the other end can't help but be hooked on his every word. Wes Lee, a US Marine on leave, is the accidental recipient of an email intended for an advice columnist. Even though he knows he shouldn't, Wes can't stop himself from ans...
Liam Smith is in Texas for the funeral of a fallen comrade. He proudly serves his country and would do anything for a fellow Marine. What he doesn't expect is the beautiful blonde sister his friend left behind. She's classy and strong, but he can see right through her brave facade and into her wounded heart. Juliet P...
Madeline Stone knows where her future is heading-her family has that part all figured out. On her twenty-first birthday she is stealing a few moments back from her own life before relinquishing every part of herself to their plan. Jackson Rider is a southern boy who grew up with a football in hand. He has seen a lot...
Darcy and her father return back to their old stomping grounds of New York City. With her, Darcy brings habits of being reclusive. She is perfectly content spending most of her time within the walls of her father's café and sees nothing wrong with the way she lives her life. But then Christopher Radley makes a reappea...
Naomi Washington's life was perfect. Her parents only sent her to the best schools that would stretch her brain, and challenge her mental ability. She had strived all of her life to get to the point of success she had reached, and was more than content with how she did it. Only a few things bothered her but one thing...
"Wanna watch?" She rolled onto her back and smiled, drawing her lip between her teeth as her hand trailed down her front and dipped between her legs. I swallowed and snatched her wrist. "Mmm," she softly moaned. "Alright. You can do it for me." Leonie, a heart broken, emotionally damaged seventeen year old, meets...
"I'm not the man for you, Josephine" The sound of my heart crushing is so loud, I could hear it. Ignoring the lump in my throat I say. "You should take a step back, you're standing too close." "Not quite." He says before taking another step towards me and crushing his lips on mine. His big hands on my waist gripping m...
A story in which he spends his nights talking to a stranger. #47 in Short Story - 25.07.17 Cover by @guyswithguitars Copyright © 2017 @_illuminating All Rights Reserved
Lexi is finishing up high school and needs extra money for the trip of her dreams and what better job is there than babysitting? What happens when she shows up for her first day only to find out she's babysitting the bad boy's family?
Layla and Nolan are two young business moguls who can't stand each other due to their encounter at a night club. One loves the power, the other is humble. A proposed merger is placed before them. They don't realize that the proposed merger is between their businesses until their first meeting. Also, the father of Layl...
Tatianna Reid is a outgoing Caribbean gal who runs into her college crush, Jay, at one of the most popular clubs in the United States. He tells her how attractive she was back in college, but was too nervous to ask her out. They get to talking and start dating. But for Jay, the whole relationship is a bet. Tatianna di...
Janiyah Frazier is an affectionate, passionate and charming CEO from Houston, Texas. Janiyah is looking for love in all the wrong places. Then, she meets Graeme Harrison, a strong, smart man with a passion for acting. Janiyah takes an instant disliking to Graeme, due to the way his character is portrayed in movies...
BOOK 1 OF THE 'It's Just Business' SERIES Sam Anderson, CEO of Anderson's Corporation is a tough, straightforward, serious man who only speaks the language of business. Violet is a bubbly, clumsy and shy girl who lands a job at Anderson's Corporation. No matter how much Sam tries to avoid her, he can't help but get dr...
After ten years, Finn Martins returns to Brazil to destroy his enemy, though he didn't count on facing the only woman he's ever loved - his enemy's daughter, Nina Peres. ***** After ten years, Finn Martins is returning to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as a...
'I wanted to feel guilty for crying in my sister's fiancee's arms.' 'I wanted to feel guilty for finding comfort in his warm arms.' 'I wanted to, but...
{a Wattpad featured story} Flora is afraid being beautiful is her only talent. Some of the words she hates include economy class, second-hand clothes, and budget. She likes fashion, dating, not being on time and getting what she wants - until she meets Sean, who is like the clock striking midnight; he makes all her...
"I can really take care of myself, but thanks for stepping in and all that." I said in a meek voice as I looked up to see his bare chest was wet and glistening from the water that covered his body and dripped down to the top of his jeans that hung mouthwateringly low on his hips. I wanted nothing more than to reach ou...
[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...
When Rebecca moves back to her hometown for a friend's wedding, unfortunate circumstances put her near her ex-boyfriend, who left her completely broken. But her return seems to be more dangerous than she bargained for, and she searches for answers that were left unsaid. ...
Dove has been carrying a secret from her parents and feeling like they don't care anymore, she becomes isolated. Hawk notices things about Dove when everyone else doesn't. He decides to help her out when no one else does by befriending her. Will friendship turn to love? You will have to read and find out. (Spinoff...