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Love Theory by Keri8794
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Nick doesn't believe that a marriage needs love to survive, and he's out to prove it by marrying a stranger. But after proposing to headstrong waitress Annabelle, his theory begins to fall apart... ***** Nick Brady has only ever seen marriage as an agreement for mutual economic and financial gain. Wanting to prove his point once and for all, he sets out to marry a total stranger. In walks Annabelle Skye, a down-on-her-luck waitress. All she's ever wanted was stability and comfort. So when Nick explains his theory and proposes, she accepts and moves in with him. After all, she's never believed in fairytale romance. Facing disapproval from their family and friends, Nick and Annabelle become determined to make his marriage without love theory work. But when Annabelle starts to break down Nick's walls, he realizes his theory might not be as foolproof as he thought... Content/Trigger Warning: this story contains mentions of an eating disorder, physical and sexual abuse, and other mature content that may be triggering to the reader. [[word count: 90,000 - 100,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Marie Bandy This is the first book in The Marrying You series. [Highest rank: #1 in new adult romance, #1 in womens fiction, #86 in romance and #4 in fiction]
The Alpha by beautifulxcalamity
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Eighteen year old Stephanie Robbert is out in the woods crying her heart out, she didn't expect to stumble to a village and meet her mate. Vance Welm wasn't the nicest person. He could rip your head off with no mercy. When he seen the young girl walking in his territory, he complete takes control. But will Stephanie Robbert, a human girl believe this fantasy? "You are mines." He growls at me and I look up at him with the dry tears on my face. "You are never to leave me, do you hear me?" ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Copyrightⓒ 2015
The Nerd Owes Me Cupcakes [Editing] by Civilized_Nerd
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❝When Cerise Brooke's annoying ten year old klondike bar crazed sister slips a note under her crush's cupcake, the world is not ready for what's to come.❞ Cerise Brookes is a nerd whose juggling her family, job, and little spec of social life she has left. When you have three sisters that are impossible to keep up with and a mother whose never around, you just want to get away. Get away from the cheek pinching cat lady next door, popular shedevil and the secret of being the mysterious writer of a romantic love letter to the King of Jerks himself a.k.a the she devil's boyfriend - Carter Woods. Carter Woods is Lincoln Vale's athletic heart throb who girls dream of having a relationship with. Too bad he's a force to be reckoned with. He's known for his playerism, handsome looks and persuasive personality. And Cerise is definitely NOT his type. But when Carter finds Cerise's love letter dedicated to him with his cupcake? The whole student body is in a frenzy and Serena Eagan isn't going to stop until she finds this girl and ruins her life. How long will Cerise be able to keep this secret? And will she ever realize that maybe all those letters were just a waste of time? WARNING -This book will have you shipping in all directions. If you're looking for a cliche book then fly away ✈
Silently Falling by Liz_Plum
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Highest ranking: #1 in Teen Fiction -- "Sunshine, what guy do you know has a weird fetish with sign language?" She's the aftermath of a high school party nightmare. Tragedy robbed her of her innocence and stole her voice before she had the chance to speak out. The court called her a liar, and the guilty was set free. Now memories plague her mind and trap her in solitude. She was forced to learn sign language, struggling to find a way to voice her silence. He's the definition of the boy she tried to stay away from. The epitome of harsh rumors and hopeless fantasies. The source of lies and blame. He's analyzed, misunderstood, and utterly mysterious. And he may be the one to find her voice. When they meet, she gets accustomed to his arrogance and he gets accustomed to her silence. An essay is what brings them together, but what happens when he starts asking too many questions? Will her past continue to drag her down, or will he save her? Fate has a funny way of bringing people together, but it doesn't always work how it's supposed to. *different summary inside* "Perfect amount of tragedy, humor, and romance!" -Sparkles530 "I feel like I learned a lot from your story, thank you." - 980Sarah "This book is beautifully written. Thank you for sharing it on Wattpad." -AKRathan "I just want to say that Silently Falling was one of the best books I've ever read. It's so beautiful and heartwarming and the way you described the progress of their relationship was beautiful." -Rafyrofy "Perfect ending." -TaylorxTaterxTot COVER: Ensurel
A Goddess Unraveled by neverfakeit
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A lovestruck demigoddess, unaware of her royal status, makes a shocking discovery about her family, and impulsively follows Hades to the underworld to escape Zeus's wrath. ******* Lexi Maxwell has grown up surrounded by wealth and privilege, but also by rules. The rare moments of freedom that she enjoys come when she's out horseback riding, but even then there are strictures on where she can go-and with whom. When she arrives home for a weekend-long celebration, Lexi is surprised by the number of eligible bachelors who vie for her attention. She doesn't have a lot of experience with the opposite sex, but these loudmouth, arrogant boys fail to impress her. Enter the mysterious Luke Carrington. Lexi is instantly drawn to him, but despite his charm and intelligence, her parents and godfather warn her to stay away from him. Lexi, however, cannot be deterred. When she learns that her life has been one long lie, and the people claiming to be her family aren't who they say they are, Lexi turns to Luke for solace. It doesn't take long for him to earn her trust, and her heart, and suddenly Lexi is willing to follow him anywhere to keep him close. Even into the underworld. A Goddess Unraveled is now a published book! Not only is the retail version longer, it includes a surprise about Lexi's parentage! AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK AND EBOOK THROUGH penguinrandomhouse.com AND VARIOUS RETAIL OUTLETS THAT SELL BOOKS. COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This work is owned by the author. Please do not attempt to plagiarize or bad karma will befall you. IN OTHER WORDS: If you find this story on any online platform other than WATTPAD, I did not allow this. You may also be exposing yourself to malware. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe form, do it here on WATTPAD, or purchase the book at any retail outlet.
Lexi's Promise (Book 3 of A Goddess Unraveled) by neverfakeit
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The new queen of the underworld is put through her paces when a prophecy foretells a future in which she's responsible for the survival of the gods. ***** There are certain things we just cannot plan for, and Lexi discovers this when a strange phenomenon plagues the Titans of Mount Olympus. While the gods play it off, citing their immortality will save them, Lexi is determined to find the cause and reverse the damage. But that is not the only phenomenon she is managing, as she and Hades plan for something neither one expected to happen so soon. COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This work is owned by the author. Please do not attempt to plagiarize or the monsters of Tartarus will eat you. IN OTHER WORDS: If you find this story on any platform other than WATTPAD, I did not allow this. You may also be exposing yourself to malware. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe form, do it here on WATTPAD. CONTENT WARNING: Chapters with steamier scenes will be labeled as such. If you have already read books one and two, I expect you will be eagerly awaiting them. COVER ART for this story and the rest of the Lexi series was done by @arpeggio-
Lexi's  Fate (Book 2 of A Goddess Unraveled) by neverfakeit
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After falling in love with Hades and moving to the underworld, an ambitious, untried demigoddess makes a bid for the position of queen. ******* In the sequel to LEXI'S UNDOING, Lexi ditches her old life to live with her handsome god in his castle of the dead. Actually, the place is not so bad, and she forms a bond with some of the inhabitants who have suffered under the rule of their oppressors. Lexi's compassionate nature doesn't let their exploitation go unchecked, and egos fly when she challenges the gods to change their evil ways. Oh, and there's also the matter of Hades's mate to manage. CONTENT WARNING: This story may offend the sensibilities of those unfamiliar with the sexual exploits of the gods. I suggest you drop your inhibitions at the door and embrace your inner nymph. COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This work is owned by the author. Please do not attempt to plagiarize or Zeus will strike you down with a lightning bolt. IN OTHER WORDS: If you find this story on any platform other than WATTPAD, I did not allow this. You may also be exposing yourself to malware. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe form, do it here on WATTPAD. COVER ART for this story and the rest of the Lexi series was done by @arpeggio-