2018-2019 picks for me
11 stories
Brew Books by ellekirks
Brew Books
ellekirks
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  • Parts 59
Free to read! 19-year-old Jane, newly-single, moves to London to work for her friend, Kitty. But Kitty is hiding something about the café - and about Jane and Kitty's past. ***** If you looked at her Instagram, you'd think Jane had the perfect life. But a family tragedy and a big break up shatters that illusion, prompting Jane to drop out of university and move to London. She gets a room above a bookstore and a job as a barista, thanks to her childhood friend Kitty. Struggling with feelings of loneliness among the happy staff, Jane feels further ostracized when Kitty refuses to discuss Matt, who used to live in the bedroom Jane took over and who left under mysterious circumstances. As Jane struggles to find herself, and get the attention of the cute bartender, Harper, she discovers that the Brew Books café is brewing with dark secrets. [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]
A Rose and a Poem (Watty's Winner 2018) by rosaimee
A Rose and a Poem (Watty's Winner 2018)
rosaimee
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  • Parts 45
A new collection of poems.
Shadows So Bright by mahithakr
Shadows So Bright
mahithakr
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  • Parts 8
PREVIOUSLY TITLED 'BLOOD THRONE' { Wattys 2018 'The Originals' winner } Shadows trail Rhaessa wherever she goes. Whether that's her magic or past, she can't seem to escape them. Wrestled into a corner with only one way out, she embarks on a journey to uncover the truths of her vicious kingdom. Varyn walks a very fine line in the royal courts, finding herself at the mercy of the King's whims, where one wrong move can have terrible consequences. When a string of murders is committed inside the castle walls, the time is ticking for her to put a stop to it before chaos erupts. Two women are forced to uncover the blood, bones, and treachery that built their kingdom and line the throne. The stakes could be their lives or worse. Much, much worse. War? That doesn't quite cover it. TW: violence, implied SA, and mentions of suicide/depression. This story is heavy and has some dark themes. *** Disclaimer: although I made the cover myself, I do not claim to have made any of the beautiful art used on it. If it's yours please dm for credit or removal!***
Boot Camp by ginawriter
Boot Camp
ginawriter
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  • Parts 74
From Wattpad story to published book to a movie! Watch your favorite coming-of-age camp romance come to life on screen now! *** After running away from her problems for four years - her inability to run a mile ironically being one of them - Whitney Carmichael knows a fitness camp will kick start some change in her life. Little does she expect her high school archenemy will be there trying to make amends. Or that she'll ditch her wallflower status and find herself at the center of a web of toxic friendships and petty lies. And working out? It's not so bad when her new personal trainer, Axel Chandler, is pretty easy on the eyes...and she has everything to lose. [Wattys 2015 Talk of the Town winner]
My Fake Boyfriend by ToTheExtreme95
My Fake Boyfriend
ToTheExtreme95
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  • Parts 136
He was so close, his breath hit my lips. His eyes darted from my eyes to my lips. I stared intently, awaiting his next move. His lips fell near my ear. "Shut up and kiss me" He whispered roughly. A chill shot up my spine. I pulled back, staring at his eyes and leaned in.. ********** What happens when Alexis Dawson- "residential loser" of Redwood High, agrees to help Redwood High's player, Aaron Walker. How can she stop herself from falling for him? But it isn't all love and romance, Alexis has her own secret. Join them on the journey filled with jealousy, betrayal, trust, friendship and love. A little favour just got a whole lot more complicated.
Sarcasm 101 by _live_to_laugh_
Sarcasm 101
_live_to_laugh_
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  • Parts 43
A book of sarcastic comebacks and phrases that can be used in almost any situation. Enjoy :) A taste of what's in this book: Random Person" What are you doing here!?" Me: " I was too hot for heaven and too cool for h*ll so I'm stuck here." #12 in Random 09-04-17 Disclaimer: I did invent most of these comebacks but some are also from books or social media so don't sue me. All photo rights go to original owners. Beautiful cover by: @ghastlybeauty_ Please don't copy this book. Thanks❤
Hooked by indesignic
Hooked
indesignic
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  • Parts 40
Sophie Thwaite feels like a fish out of water-- literally. Moving to Chalance to escape the memories of a brutal relationship, she dives headfirst into the quiet, local college in the hopes to stay out of the spotlight and keep her unwanted identity a secret. But her plan is quickly thrown off track when she catches the eye of Adrian O'Connor. From the moment she sees him, she knows there's something different about him; he emits a power that makes those around him cower away, and to her horror and confusion, she inexplicably drawn to him. Trying to understand the connection between them, Sophie soon realizes that are more supernatural things in the world than just her kind, and not all of them are good. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, COPYRIGHTED NP 2013
Hey, Noah by alexiskeller1
Hey, Noah
alexiskeller1
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  • Parts 56
After the accident, Noah Archer built a wall around himself. But Riley Dawson is curious about him, and she's determined to meet the man behind his defenses. ***** Riley Dawson has always noticed Noah. He was the most popular guy on campus, until he lost his parents in a car accident. Now he's withdrawn and silent. Mustering up the courage to give her condolences, the two end up talking, and Riley grows determined to help Noah find himself again. Every time she coaxes a smile from him, she can feel the ice around his heart melting. But Riley knows that Noah's loss is still close to him. She's opening up her heart, but can Noah do the same? He's got so much to lose, but now, so does she. [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]
A Thousand Storms by yuenwrites
A Thousand Storms
yuenwrites
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  • Parts 56
When Everly Reed collides with the cynical and devilishly handsome Mason Valdez, she knows trouble is ahead, but she never could have guessed how much she would be drawn to the storm. ***** Nineteen-year-old Ever Reed likes when things make sense. Which is probably why she excels at math, enough to secure her a spot at an Ivy League school out of state. Sheltered by her mother and older brother Asher for most of her life, Ever hasn't experienced much of the world, but she knows New York will be an adventure. Enter Mason Valdez: cynical, arrogant, and undeniably attractive-exactly what Ever doesn't need. But as their paths keep crossing, Ever finds herself intrigued by Mason, and eager to know the boy behind the bitter mask. As secrets, scars, and painful pasts rise to the surface, Ever knows one thing for sure: they can only make it through if they face their storms together. [[word count: 150,000 - 200,000]] Cover designed by Frances Louise De Ramos Spinoff to The Hoodie Girl Book One of the A Thousand Storms series [[The Fiction Awards 2018 Best Overall Story and Best Romance Winner]] Content/trigger warning: This story mentions sexual assault and childhood abuse
The Quirky Tale of April Hale (Quirky Series #1) by demonicblackcat
The Quirky Tale of April Hale (Quirky Series #1)
demonicblackcat
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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