"Listen Astrid María Johnson, if you really want to get rid of me so bad, go out on a date with me. Just one. And if you didn't like it, then you will never have to see my face again. But, this whole 'playing hard to get' is getting old." He smirked. "Wow" I rolled my eyes scoffing "great logic! Will that be all for today or-" "Nope I have one thing left to say" as he stepped closer to me, whilst I stood firmly. "Ok, enlighten me." I sarcastically remarked. But he stood there, looking down at me staring. "Holy crap you're beautiful." he breathed as he contemplated me. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ He is broken She is fragile He uses girls to feel better about himself She uses sarcasm and witty comments to not break down But both of them have one ting in common They are scared to fall in love ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You get the gist. The new sarcastic hot English girl with a troubled past makes a fool of the school's American sexy womaniser who only lets a few people into his life ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From England to Spain after her mother's suicide, Astrid knew her life will never be the same. Trying her best to not break down after the harassment she receives from both Step mother and Step brother and her father's ignorance, Astrid realises that she can't put up with any longer, especially after her best friend's suicide. After losing two people in her life, moving to North Carolina was the best decision ever, she feels safe within her group of friends and for once, but, she is keen to build a wall around her heart and fears for it to be feared down. But it doesn't take that long for the walls to break down, especially when it comes to Daniel. The number one guy you don't want to mess with. The guy that fears commitment. The guy that only lets a few people into his life after surviving a tragic past. The guy that takes no for an answer. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Inspired by SKAM. THIS IS MY VERSION OF THE SHOW. Just a warning before readin

Leah Valley, whose life started with secrets and lies, has an arch-nemesis. A childhood friend name Stephen Tylline. Because of him, she has never been able to beat him and take his number one spot as the school's top student. Refusing to accept the fact that he's better than her, she challenges him in bid to take the number one spot. But she always fail and remained in 2nd place. Everyday, they would argue and bicker like children. It went on until one day.. Things began to change the moment Stephen kissed her. The seed of love he planted a long time ago, it began to grow slowly in Leah's heart like a blossoming flower. But, that's not the only thing that's growing in Leah. © 2010 Riela Pollie Reviewed by Celebrity Dirty Laundry 10.25.10 :)

❝The higher you go, the harder you fall.❞ Elena Evans has always been the observer. No one notices her, but she sees everything. The Elite. Beautiful, spoiled, exclusive. The richest families in the world- they don't let just anyone in. When Elena is asked to make one of them fall in love with her, she figures it's just a stupid game. But the Elite have secrets- and Elena isn't the first one to play their game. [The Elite Series #1] [Wattys2014 Winner: Talk Of The Town Award]

DOES NOT DATE LAWYERS…NO EXCEPTIONS! From the moment the sexy stranger in the designer suit walked into her small-town café, Francesca Sacchetti felt the instant pull of undeniable attraction. Past heartbreak taught her that Gabe Palermo could never be the soul mate she was searching for. Then why did she just steal a kiss from the charismatic corporate attorney, initiating an affair that can only end in disaster? Gabe lost Francesca once, but the woman who got away isn't getting away again…even if he has to pursue the elusive Tuscan beauty halfway across the world! But Gabe will have to convince Francesca—and her opinionated Italian family—that the proposal in his back pocket is only the beginning. Because this bachelor has his heart set on a forever kind of love… And don't miss the next installment of THOSE ENGAGING GARRETTS by award-winning author Brenda Harlen! Garrett Furniture heiress Jordyn Garrett doesn't believe in happily-ever-after—no matter what her love-struck relatives tell her! Can sexy restaurateur Marco Palermo convince her that some people are destined to be together—and that forever is the right path for them? Look for THE BACHELOR TAKES A BRIDE, on sale September 2015, wherever Harlequin books and ebooks are sold.

Lauren is a beautiful blonde with blue eyes and a slim body. You would think she would have a perfect life, but you could never be more wrong. When Lauren was young, she had a terrible accident, causing her to lose the ability to walk. Ten years later, she is bullied by her peers (with the exception of her friends) because she is handicapped, and constantly comes home crying to her older brother who is the only family she has left. She is teetering at the climax of her depression when a kind-hearted boy steps into her life: Hunter. Will Hunter be the only person to pull her out of her depressing life? Or will he push her further down into the sad abyss?

Others carved her past, she was now deciding her future. But was she living? The memories that haunted her determine each decision she made until he came along. Everything changed. ★★★★★ A wealthy businessman with handsome looks but without a care in the world. Until he met her. He needed her, almost obsessively so. He realized that nothing before her mattered, even if she didn't realize it. ❤Cover Credit to the amazing @AutumnWinters CERTAIN CHAPTERS ARE MARKED PRIVATE DUE TO WATTPAD'S GUIDELINES. PLEASE FOLLOW BEFORE ADDING BOOK TO YOUR READING LIST IN ORDER TO READ THEM.

Self-proclaimed weirdo April Hale and the notorious troublemaker Ryder Black have been living side by side for more than ten years. Both never attempted to communicate with each other, but on the night Ryder Black is thrown out by his own father, he asks her a question that might change both of their lives: "March, will you let me stay in your room?" He even got her name wrong. - A coming of age story about loss, the wonders of falling in love, and ultimately, pretending to be normal. Get inside April's distorted and yet humorous perspective, and watch as her tale unfolds into a shocking finish. COVER BY @RIVIIX

Evangeline. An innocent, sweet maid with a tragic past. Seth. An arrogant, rude jerk with a troubled past. When Evangeline is 'forced' to be his maid and Seth is 'forced' to take her on, it can't be a good idea. When both of their protective walls finally crash and fall, will it destroy them both or can this Match made in hell work? --------------------------------------------- Spin off from Maid in Lace. You don't need to read it but it may make more sense and give you more of a backstory ------------------------------------------------ Awesome temp cover by: KrishnaRidhi

"You're like a firefly, you light up my darkness." A Uncharitable Entrepreneur, A optimistic young woman, And one unexpected surprise.

Maxine Moss arrived in Pacific City to start a brand new life complete with her first real job as a marketing assistant at Hedenby Holdings. Life was supposed to be simple until the unexpected happens. After a disastrous first meeting with her infuriatingly sexy boss, an unlikely friendship starts with the man she just can't quite figure out. The waters become turbulent and unpredictable as old flames and new sparks add fuel to an already slow-burning fire that Maxine fears might burn her if she lets herself get too close. As Maxine's world expands into unchartered territories for a small-town, big-dreams kind of girl, she finds herself caught in the spotlight and worse, in a love story with a man who was never looking for one. Will she run in the opposite direction or will she free-fall? *** Copyright © 2013 by Nina Tippett. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of Nina Tippett. This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously.