*sequel of Mercy* After the tragic 'break-up' that has taken place between Athena and Vincenzo, she went to college to busy herself and distract her from the heartache he caused. It's now a year and a half later, and Athena has returned home for the holidays. She has matured in many ways and promised herself never to be naïve again, to never let someone in her heart that easily. She swore to never succumb to anyone - especially if that someone is named Vincenzo. But as soon as she lays her eyes back on Vincenzo, all that she has promised herself flies out of her mind. She starts doubting all her promises because she knows that she won't be able to resist his charms. And deep down she wonders if she really has moved on from him.

In which an eighteen-year-old succumbs to an older man . . . "I can't resist him, even though I tried. Call me weak, pathetic, my ears are deaf except if it's his voice they're listening to. Because no matter what, just one touch and I'm at his mercy."

One woman's guide to falling in love, getting fit and surviving the end of the world. Karla is busy running her own business, half-heartedly trying to lose her belly fat, and avoiding thinking about her single-status - she does not have time for civilisation to fall apart rn. But when the world as she knows it crumbles like a triple-choc cookie, Karla will have to embark on the trip of a lifetime to find safety. Traversing the vastness of the Australian east coast, Karla and her companions - a misfit band of workmates and one reasonably attractive stranger - will find adventure, love and a new dress size. Rom-com meets disaster movie meets extreme-makeover, this story is for anyone who needs the motivation of a planetary disaster to change their world.

Noah Riley didn't mean to drown, or did he? But waking up in another boy's hoodie entices him not only to live a little longer but also to solve the mystery. *** Nineteen-year-old Noah Riley wakes up disoriented, soaked to the bone, and alone on the shores of Rockaway Beach, Brooklyn, NY. After a night of wallowing in self-loathing, a Jägermeister, and drunken, dumb choices, he has no clue who pulled him out of the water except for a Polaroid and this unfamiliar black hoodie he is now wearing. Searching for answers as his life unravels and past secrets ravage his sanity, he finds a love that challenges his self-identity and drives him to find meaning in his life. Now, at the turn of the tide, he'd better learn how to make friends with his worst fear: living. Think of second chances, new beginnings, and gay romance. Content warning: This story contains mature sexual content and themes of mental health, suicide, and drug abuse. ✨|Featured| @StoriesUndiscovered, @Romance, @WattpadMulticultural-LGBTQ+, @LY, @WattpadSpiritual, @AbleWorld, @adventure, @talkthepoc, and @NA Editors' Pick feature 2020 - 2021

It's been five years since the sudden disappearance of Cora Cadigan's mother. Five years since the case was closed before it even began. In the final summer before the end of high school, Cora knows it's her last opportunity to find the answers she so desperately needs. Only her luck has never quite worked out. Until golden-boy, Rhys Laderman, that is. Rhys has the type of connections Cora needs in order to learn the truth. Unfortunately for her, she's despised his rich kid facade and cocky attitude from the moment he was born. Only, if she wants the answers, Rhys holds the key. A dangerous key that could set off a chain reaction. Will Cora move past old town rivalries and the dangerous spark she feels with Rhys to solve the mystery that has haunted her for five years? It's her final summer to find the answers. A summer to remember. Cover designed by Ria Amelia

Prince Nicholas of Bellerive and Julia, the royal secretary's daughter, were inseparable at sixteen. One night shattered their friendship and left them both in ruins. Fourteen years later, Julia must convince Nicholas to return home for his brother's coronation, all while keeping a terrible secret. Bellerive Royals Series: Olympic Crown Scarred Crown Heavy Crown Fallen Crown Photographer: Wander Aguilar Model: Lucas Loyola Cover Design: Najla Qamber Designs

First comes love. Then comes marriage. Then comes a- Unfortunately, life is not a checklist, and there's no white picket fences and baby carriages. After a failed long and stable relationship, Arryn Rivera tries her hand at online dating and gets more than she bargained for. Following a handful of bad dates, Arryn decides its time to take her ticking biological clock into her own hands. Rhys Wakefield isn't interested in dating. He's been used, lied to, and even shot by a jealous boyfriend. But when a case of mistaken identity prompts Rhys into picking up the fast-talking Elia in a country bar, his ideas on love and dating go out the window. Rhys tries to find the girl he can't get out of his head, but finds someone else entirely. Any mature scenes will be marked.

“Wait.” She lays her hand on his chest. “Where will you be? This is crazy….all the things that have happened tonight, that man being killed…I don’t even know how or why he was killed. We were obviously being followed by that car, you were forced to bring me here. We’ve got to talk about all of this. I’m scared and I’m going out of my mind worrying. I don’t know where my friend is. I’ve been taken away from my home, my step-dad? Please can you talk to me? Just for a little while. I know you’re tired, but I need to talk about this." Santo sighs and removes her hand from his chest but he doesn’t let it go. He’s dealt with dictators, warlords, drug dealers and crime bosses. He makes deals with ruthless business men and he’s rescued people all over the world but he can’t seem to rescue his heart from her. He’s falling fast and he doesn’t know how to stop it. He worries if he gets in too deep he won’t be able to keep her safe now that he knows more about what’s going on at La Croix’s. She doesn’t realize how close she is to it and he doesn’t know if she will believe him if he tells her, but he can’t take that chance anyway. “Alright, let me shower and change and I’ll meet you downstairs.” He lets her hand go. “Thank you. I’ll meet you there.” She steps to the side moving out of his way.

Rylie's breath catches in her throat. Moving closer on the bed she wants to touch, she wants to caress the smattering of fine hair across his chest. As the covers slip further down her eyes are stuck on his well-defined abs. Really...she was hugged up against all of this last night and she was passed out? She's frustrated with herself if she hadn't got drunk at that place she would have no reason to be here so affected by him. Now that she's seen him like this how can she erase the images from her mind? Her fingers dance upon his skin she takes the opportunity to touch every muscle she's afforded under the guise of waking him. She calls his name several times her hands are pulling on his powerful arms. He stirs again finally opening his eyes seeing her. Lifting his head to look at her sleepily he grabs another pillow throwing it over his head attempting to block the sight and sound of her out. "Chace, wake up. I need some aspirin for my head, I don't know where they are?" She shoves him still complaining. "On the table." He irritably mumbles the pillow still covering his head. "Where?" She says with a frown leaning down trying to hear what he says. He removes the pillow from over his head turning over to face her. "Either get off my bed or take off my shirt and crawl in, I'm not in a mood to compromise." He says with a desirous look. She scrambles quickly off the bed not sure what to make of his comment and already feeling her own attraction. "You know the gentlemanly thing to do would have been for you to take me home." She fumes at him angered that he removed her dress and she doesn't know what else he did. He takes another pillow propping it behind his head looking at her standing near the bed, "I'm no gentlemen. The lady-like thing you should have done is not get drunk or even be in a place like that." "A place like that, whoa.....you were there to Chace Braxton, Mr. CEO." She remarks.

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