~ The Love Story

Book 2 of Her Skin

PER•SIS•TENT : continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition Continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period _______________________________________________ They always say "getting it is easy, it's keeping it that's hard too do" You were persistent in the chase Now... Can you keep that same energy?

32 year old Rylie Harris, owner of a highly successful real-estate company, realizes her work is too much. She then pursues search for and Assistant to help with the work load. 22 year old Leo Knight Is fresh out of college and looking for a job. But he can't deny his attraction to his beautiful boss. Will Rylie be able to ignore the age difference and follow her heart?

A boy and a girl in a library, forever longing for each other. They only communicate with body language, words will be spoken but not heard. Achievements #238 in Short Story 11/12/16 #193 in Short Story 11/28/16 #163 in Short Story 1/9/17 #37 in Short Story 1/30/17 #32 in Short Story 02/06/17 #21 in Short Story 02/12/17

Two stubborn people, different lives a terrible situation that brings them together and changes their lives forever. Maya is an 18 year old girl trying to live a normal life in a war torn country. She catches the eye of an Army man (Knox) who's on his last tour of duty. When sexual sparks start to fly between them, some unsavoury characters notice and they put Maya's life in danger. Knox is forced to choose in an instant to stand for duty or a girl he's beginning to like, thereby starting his own war. Knox is relieved of his duties and leaves a heartbroken Maya with a present that constantly reminds her of her real first love. She doesn't know where Knox is, except he is an American soldier. Life takes an awful turn that sees Maya and her family in a Refugee Camp in Kenya. Conditions in a refugee camp are terrible and not at all what she expected. The camp doesn't seem to offer any protection except to harbour some criminals. In the meantime, Knox returns to America and he leaves the army. He returns to help run his family's multi-billion dollar businesses. He has no clue what happened to Maya or where she is. Maya has no clue where Knox is or that he has the means to get her out of her current situation. She works hard, she's determined and she survives all that life is throwing her way. She grows as an independent, confident woman with something to prove. Her luck turns around when her family is accepted as refugees to America. Will she look for Knox? How will they meet? Would he remember her? Read and enjoy the journey Maya is carving for herself and her family to freedom and happiness. Maya's journey to happiness starts here. © 2016 black_white2001. All rights reserved. **************************************** Please read, comment and vote. I'll try and update every week and will answer all questions. xxx

In the vibrant world of art and passion, Oliver's creative spirit is on the brink of surrender. Just when the colors of his dreams begin to fade, a mysterious woman sweeps into his life like a gust of inspiration, wielding the power to transform not only his art but the very essence of who he is. In this captivating tale of love, self-discovery, and the magical dance between chaos and creation, Oliver's journey unfolds against the backdrop of a canvas filled with unforeseen twists and turns.

Jessica Brown is a twenty-five year old surgical technician, newly heartbroken and dragged out to get out of her feelings. In the mist she meets Major League Baseball player, Mateo Santos. The two find themselves in a situation they never imagined being in after a night out changes their connection to each other like the never imagined. But it doesn't just change their lives but those around them, forever. Some bonds will be broken, some bonds will be built. How strong is your bond?

Butterfly gets her heartbroken but finds romance again, with Isaiah who lives on the wrong side of the tracks. --- Twenty-three years old, Butterfly Jones has everything going for herself. She has a good job and a loving fiance. She couldn't ask for anything more. She has the perfect life in her opinion. When she gets betrayed in the worst way, she feels lost and confused. Will she be able to pick up the pieces? She just might, when the handsome Isaiah Williams comes into her life. Twenty-five years old, Isaiah Williams hasn't always had a perfect life. Having to raise his younger sister, when he was in school and having to drop out to take care of her only made matters worse. He's had to struggle while living paycheck to paycheck. Isaiah's determined to get his life on track, and he may just get the needed push when Butterfly invades his life. When Butterfly and Isaiah meet, sparks fly almost instantly. After Butterfly's recent incident, she's become wary of men altogether. When Isaiah comes and turns her world around, she's not so sure she can keep her walls built up like she's planned. When outside forces come between the two of them, they will have to prove that their love is stronger than ever. --- This story has adult content in it. It deals with adult themes. There are sex scenes and cursing. I would advise it to be read by 18+ readers.