EDITING [WARNING: MAJOR cringe ahead! READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!] What happens when the Bad Boy says: I love you? What would you do? For nerd Maya Granger, she did the second thing that came to mind - the first thing being ogling his perfection - she punched him. However, instead of leaving her alone like she thought he would, the Bad Boy, otherwise known as Ryder O'Connel, continued to stick around, determined to show her just how sincere his words are. #21 in Romance 10/05/16 Copyright © 2015 by awkward_tumbleweed

"I'm in love with you." How many times would I have to think about this, how many times, before she could hear it, feel it, see it in my eyes? "I'm in love with you." How could I make her see without telling her, without scaring her off... without losing her. I couldn't lose her.

Never do what you're told, never boil your own head in vinegar and, most important of all, never ever marry a man-those have always been Lilly Linton's principles for a happy, carefree life. So, how the heck did she end up engaged to multinational industrial magnate Rikkard Ambrose? Right now she's too happy to care. But what happens when she discovers the dark secrets of her fiance's past? Can she still love him if she finds out the truth? The sixth volume of the award-winning "Storm and Silence" series.

"Hello?" "Um, hey?" "Wait, you don't sound like my Aunt Kathy." "Unless I was miraculously converted into a member of the opposite gender and somehow related to whoever is on the other side of this call, then yeah. I'm not your Aunt Kathy." "Oh, shiitake mushrooms." - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Short Story #1 (19/04/18) 2016 Fiction Awards Finalist © 2015 evethespy. All Rights Reserved.

"You grew up better than I imagined." The guy said to me and smirked. His eyes travelled the whole lenght of my body and rested on my chest, making me completely self-conscious and kind of pissed off. Sure, he was a potential helper but this wasn't a reason for him to look at me like I'm eatable. "Would you care look me in the eyes?" I asked in irritation and he seemed to be enjoying the situation. "Pleasantly." He answered in a flirtatious tone and I rolled my eyes. Then as he lifted his hand to his face and took his glasses off, my suspicions were confirmed. I immediately knew why he looked so familiar. It just took me a look in the eyes and I knew. Here in front of me was standing the greatest player Shelbyville has ever had. It was Brody Collins himself. -------- Thea Jones is a young published author and after a weird break up with her boyfriend, she decides to go back home. What she didn't expect was that coming home would be much more than just a free time out of the big city. Between old friends and past history, she realizes everyone can change, even Brody Collins, her brother's best friend and player of town. And together, they might just figure out love can come from anywhere at any time. But would that be enough to keep them together?

Isabella Hirchiman was finally back to USA, where she once called home. She had a new apartment and was ready to go on a job interview. But in her first night, she deserved to have fun with her long time best friend. What she didn't expect was that when the morning arrived, she would be lying on a bed with a hot good-looking stranger by her side. So she did the first thing that got into her mind: she left. But as fate seems to do crazy things in people's lives, Bella and the hot stranger will eventually cross each other's paths again and when they do, sparks most definetely will fly.

Jordan's life changed the moment she met Jesse Jacobsen. He was immature, cocky, and the most annoying boy she had ever met in her entire life. And he fell hopelessly in love with her at first sight. Four years later and nothing much has changed between them. Though academically bright, Jordan isn't exactly the smartest when it comes to love. Even though at times Jesse makes it clearly obvious how he feels about her, she just doesn't get it. Or... she's deeply in denial. After being sent away because of their bad behavior, Jordan finds out Jesse's biggest secret. As they grow closer, they find themselves getting deeper and deeper into something that seems impossible to get out of. She must keep her growing relationship with her enemy a secret from everyone close to her. Her life, and theirs, depends on it. (Watty Awards 2011 Winner)

~complete~ Charlotte is as sweet as a strawberry. She's the kind of person who will drop everything just to help you, just to put a smile on your face. She's as sweet as the sugar that constantly runs through her bloodstream, and as excitable as the rush that comes with it. And then there's Benjamin, who's as sour as a lemon. The last thing on this Godforsaken planet he wants to do is acquaint himself with her. While Charlotte is kind and caring, he's rude and vulgar, while she's friendly and innocent, he's crass and mean. So how in the hell is that going to turn out?

Because their story is too interesting to ever have an end. Follow Blake and Lexi through the years!

Reed Hadley would gladly spend her day holed up in her room with her dog, watching horror movies or surfing the internet on her trusty laptop. Too bad she is the daughter of one of the biggest matchmakers in the business. As soon as Reed started to develop into what scientist dubbed an adolescent, her mom has been sitting her up on dates, which seem to go wrong every time. Reed is done with these dates, and she realizes that the only way to get her mom off her back is to find a boyfriend. When Reed is partnered with bad boy Parker Hunt on a school project, they can't stand each other. However, Reed and Parker quickly realize they need each other; Reed needs Parker so that her mom will stop with the blind dates, and Parker needs Reed so his jealous ex-girlfriend will leave him alone. So, this odd pair strikes up a deal. For appearances' sake, they're an item. Behind closed doors, they may fight like children, but Reed and Parker have managed to fool the people they need to. However, can a fake relationship stay fake forever?