"You're atheist," I remind him. "You don't believe in god." "I believe in you," He murmurs, letting the cigarette hang from his lips. "I believe in whatever you believe." He says, letting the confession roll off his tongue as if it were that simple. As if god, the devil, heaven, hell-as if none of it really had meaning to him. "That's not how it works," I mutter as we walk down a few more alleyways-the city of Manhattan coated in a light blanket of snow. Henry Vitiello had never had anything to pray for, that is, until he met me-the only thing that had ever opened his mind up to the possibility of religion "Isn't it?" He argues, taking the cigarette by his middle and pointer finger before blowing the smoke out. "I'II dip my hands in holy water if it means I could touch you." "You'd probably burn." 𓆩♡𓆪 𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐘 𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎, the reaper. He's a prick. An asshole. A pretentious son of a bitch. He's not perfect. He's not even decent. But he's hers. She could be a bottle labeled poison but he was an alcoholic, and he had drunk her empty. Now he was hungover. 𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐄 𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒, the healer. She's known to be the perfect good girl, with perfect grades and a perfect life with a perfect family. They didn't know that behind the gated doors of their billion dollar estate, she was strapped down to a chair every night and picked apart just to be put back together in time for supper. 𓆩♡𓆪 star-crossed; adjective (of a person or a plan) thwarted by bad luck. 'star-crossed lovers' and that, they were. So they fucked under those very stars that tried so desperately to break them apart. 𓆩♡𓆪 ‼️DISCLAIMER ‼️ BOOK REFERENCES TO MARA DYER, SHATTER ME, MIND FUCK, ETC ARE ALL INTENTIONAL SO DONT BE RUDE. AS FOR TRIGGER WARN

Lady Eliza Turner has no interest in finding herself a wealthy husband, she has her books, her best friend Charlotte, and plenty of opinions on what society expects from her. When her curiosity gets the better of her, and she ends up in a compromising position with the desirable Duke Harrington she must use all her wits and charm to survive the scandal she has created. Jasper Harrington doesn't enjoy attending social occasions especially when opinionated women think that it is acceptable to criticise him, but there is something about Eliza that he can't quite bear to part with. Are this odd couple going to find a happy ever after together or apart?

**Only the bonus chapter is paid, the rest of the story is (and will stay) free!!** Libby Marks-Whelan is decidedly not a lady. Kicked out of nearly every finishing school in the country, she's shocked when her demure, straight-laced cousin Ella invites her to the royal court as attendant during her debutante season. What Ella fails to realize, however, is that Libby's brand of mischief is exactly the kind of distraction Prince Andrew is looking for during his inaugural season as an eligible bachelor. Cover designed by Adam Budny

The Northern Tundra and the Southern Vale have been divided for centuries. The tide turns when the south takes over the north. The southern king decides to choose a woman from the north to be one of his consorts as a display of unity. Sylisa Falien doesn't know if she's been blessed or cursed when she's chosen to be a consort for the king who's conquered her homeland. Now the only way to help her people is to become queen. All her attention should be on the king, but a handsome, brooding warrior keeps getting under her skin. Castiel Rolissar grew up believing that northerners are nothing more than barbarians. As a captain in the southern army, he has slain many. What happens when the beautiful, feisty new consort catches his eye? *Warning: This story contains action, violence, and scenes with adult themes. The photo used to make the cover does not belong to me.*

Lady Isabella Victoria Parr isn't looking for a husband, but His Majesty is looking for a wife. When news arrives that King Edward's first wife has died her father receives a letter from the palace. Isabella is to go to the palace for the competition. One woman will become the next queen of Asura, and the beloved wife of one of the most powerful men on the continent. But something more sinister is always happening beneath the surface. - Highest Rankings: #1 in historicalfiction #1 in action-romance #1 in kingsandqueens #1 in ladies #1 in kings #1 in queens #1 in monarchy #1 in periodpiece #1 in castle #1 in kingdoms #2 in arrangedmarriage #2 in crown #2 in historicalromance #2 lord #3 in competition #3 in lovestory #3 in royal #3 in royalty #6 in actionromance Spotify Playlist (The link can also be found in the conversations tab on my profile): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7wH7qKhVTJ0LJ7riptHooF?si=2qAuEw1AQUCNruSvinm21w&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1 [slowly editing and adding in some things while I work on other projects. There will be a rewrite in the coming years (maybe.)] THIS BOOK HAS ONLY BEEN PUBLISHED ON WATTPAD! IF YOU SEE IT SOMEWHERE ELSE IT IS NOT PUBLISHED BY ME. PLEASE REPORT AND PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

An arranged marriage, a destitute bride, and a groom who loves another woman. What on Earth could go wrong? ***** Ida Weaver never had anything to her name. She was born a lowly serf and the illegitimate daughter of the lord to boot, and though she quietly longs for something else, she does not complain. She knows her life could be much worse. But a desperate knight offers Ida a new life, with everything that she has ever wanted. The price? Marriage to his youngest son. Ida decides it's worth it- and after meeting her groom, realizes that he is in love with someone else. Classically, his father disapproves of the match. Jacob is Ida's only chance at happiness, but is she his? Ida wants to make things right, but how? Every rose has thorns...

In Julissa's sophomore year of high school, she met Seth. Seth was one of the more popular people in the school. They became friends when Julissa started helping Seth out with his math work. Everything was fine until Seth's friends thought it'd be funny to nag them about being a cute couple. Now, in their senior year of high school, they're enemies. See how these two hardheaded characters end up by the time graduation rolls around.

It was dark until he lit the match. I thought he was lighting the way, but little did I know he was leading me to my death. **** Luna Ludwig is one of the most average girls that you will ever meet. Tate Marks is one of the most dangerous guys that you will ever meet. They hate each other right away. They fight. They prank each other. They are just plain mean. When Luna's ex moves back into town... well let's just say all men are territorial, even over their enemy. Gangs, Lust. Betrayal, and Secrets lead to someone's untimely death.

Lenora did not have a wonderful life. After her engagement to Prince Ronan is broken, she loses everything... her reputation, her home, and her family. Starving on the streets, she dies angry and bitter at how her life unfolded... Only to wake up in her old bed, fifteen again, five years before she died. Now she must struggle to change her fate, and the fate of those around her. This time she won't trust in something as flimsy or changeable as love. No, this time she'll have the power and the money to protect herself. Lenora has already lost everything once. She's not going to lose again. No matter what the cost. (Cover submitted by @QueenHelmer)

18+ only adult content, graphic images/gifs. Read at your own risk. Rosaleen Edwards comes from a rich family, a very snobby rich family. She is suppose to marry Caleb Davis. The Davis family is one of the riches family in the small town of Rosewood. But she still is trying to decide if she loves him or another man. Read more to find out. -S