Carly Atwood always remembered the man that used to live in the loft above the barn when she was a little girl. John was her childhood crush, he was the guy she wrote about in her diary, and when he left her in his army greens, he was the first man she ever cried for. Nine years later, Carly isn't the eleven year-old girl John left behind. She grew up and moved on with her life, taking over the Atwood Ranch following her father's death. John isn't the man he used to be either; physically and emotionally scarred following his last deployment in Afghanistan, John is returning to the only place he ever called home, back to the loft above the barn and to the pretty blonde girl that's been holding onto his dog tags for all these years. ----- Title inspired by the song of the same name by Tim McGraw.

They were inseparable. Until he left without a word. Now he's back, and the truth might destroy them. Josh was everything to Bonnie. Her best friend, her neighbor, her safe haven. Until one day, he vanished. Four years later, he's back and he's determined to win back her trust. But Josh isn't the same boy who left-he's guarded and hiding something big. When Bonnie uncovers a trail of hidden letters and buried family secrets, the truth threatens to unravel not just their relationship, but everything she thought she knew about him and herself. Falling for her best friend was never part of the plan. Can she risk her heart for a second chance on forever, or will the past destroy them for good? "Not to spoil the ending for you, BonBon, but everything is going to be okay." (Word Count - 55,000 - 60,000.)

🚨 DON'T READ THIS VERSION. This story has been rewritten into a separate book with a different title. The new and better version, IN WAVES, can be found on my profile. Please read that one instead! 🚨 __________________________________________ "What would you do if you weren't afraid?" His eyes gazed over my face like smooth green emeralds in the darkness, lingering on my ruby lips momentarily before looking back up again. It wasn't an easy question; maybe it was for some people, but not for me. Starting her junior year of high school, seventeen-year-old Lia thought her plan to date the wealthy football star was enough to break out of her comfort zone for the year, but things don't always go as planned. She had no idea what lay ahead of her when the adventurous, passionate and jaw-droppingly attractive Nate crashes into her life instead, showing her how to live and throwing her into a world of total chaos and heartbreaking romance. As Lia battles her conflicting feelings for the damaged soul she connects with, she discovers that love and emotions are never simple. There's always going to be something - or someone - standing in the way. [17+] ✘ Mature themes, strong language and sensitive topics ✘ Highest Rank #3 in comingofage (October 2019)

"I'm not the man for you, Josephine" The sound of my heart crushing is so loud, I could hear it. Ignoring the lump in my throat I say. "You should take a step back, you're standing too close." "Not quite." He says before taking another step towards me and crushing his lips on mine. His big hands on my waist gripping me strongly, pulling me closer to him. I let my hands run through his hair as the kiss gets deeper. Until the realization hits me. I'm kissing my boss. I'M KISSING MY BOSS. --- Josephine, a broken girl with a troubled past. Damon Kingston, a ruthless billionaire. Who always gets what he wants. When Jo takes up the position as Damon's Personal Assistance, all she wants is for things to stay professional, but fate has other plans. What happens when they cross paths into a game full of lust,love and secrets? This story was originally published on the Episode Interactive app as Read My Lips. © 2019 Regina All Rights Reserved