Life for Callie had never been an easy one but it was something she had gotten used to. For this emotionally lonely girl, it entailed balancing school with work, taking care of her mentally ill dad and dealing with a pointless high school drama that she had been webbed in. But when her dad got arrested for something he didn't do, Callie took it upon herself to appeal to the person who put him there. What she didn't expect was to get tangled up with the quiet, emerald-eyed Larkin Hammell and opening up her fragile heart to a boy with more baggage than she ever had. Larkin Hammell had enough scars on his face and his heart, likewise, to last a lifetime. He had become a shadow of his former self and all he wanted was to be left alone to wallow in his pain and grief. Hiding away from the world and wearing the guilt of his past on his sleeves were all part of Larkin's plans. Then everything changed when fate swept her into his life unexpectedly. Is love ever enough to fix the fragments of a broken heart or is it all you need to pick up the remaining pieces before it gets completely shattered? *** 👑1st place - Monarchy Awards (Teen Fiction Category) 👑1st place - The Innovation Awards (Romance Category) 👑1st place - The Ulven Awards (Romance Category) 👑 Winner of "Best Fantasy" Category - Nigerian Readers Choice Awards 👑3rd place - The Noble Awards (Teen Fiction Category) Readers' Reviews - "Is this really chapter 1? It's so eye catching, makes me wanna read more. I love that you started with a thrilling chapter. First book for me to notice that.." @rallydeli - "I love your book so much, it really sends a message as if you're connecting with me." @ujunwa123stephanie - "I love the way you narrate. Has that strong imagery. Just makes me feel like I'm watching a movie." @Daviferous Highest Rankings #1 in #beautyandthebeast #1 in #primary #10 in #test Book one of the Classic Retelling Collection (A Modern beauty and the beast retelling Franchise)

Rankings ✔ #6 breathtaking #6 Yoruba #2 projectnaija #6 igbo Jordan was sitting on the large chair in front of the dresser with a dark demeanor. His eyes burned like hot ambers in the flame of fury. Shredded pieces of glass were lying on the floor from the foot of the chair to a reasonable distance. Jordan?" I called him with a confused expression. I tried to get a glimpse of his emotion but I couldn't. His fists were clenched . "April you claim you love me " he said through gritted teeth. My heart sank. His words pierced my heart like a burning coal. I didn't claim to love him, I definitely do and I have confessed it to him umpteenth times. I will still do it. "Yes, I do" I answered with confidence, my throat felt dry and I swallowed hard. "Walk up to me on bare feet" his voice was cold and devoid of any remorse. I stared at him beyond shocked and I starred at the pieces of glass waiting to pierce my feet. I sighed deeply. If walking on this shredded pieces of glass will prove my love for Jordan, I'll definitely do it. I removed my slippers and............. ********** ~°~ *********** April beacroft, eighteen year old teenage girl, strong and fearless had a fulfilled life with her brother (Adrian) and father ( Darren Beacroft) but her life changes after wards. She has to marry Jordan Scott to save her family. Jordan Scott one of the most powerful man in Lagos, wealthy but broken in his own dark world. He proposes to marry April Beacroft but still doesn't understand why he choose to because he doesn't have a heart to love. Will April be able to discover his dark secrets? Would he ever reciprocate her love? Find out! in this mind blowing series✨✔ ...................................................... Love is a feeling you have when you are with the right person Most times it hurts deeply

Marriage is a beautiful thing, but when it comes to the rigourous activity of searching and finding, one would realise there is more to it that meets the eye. Nnanyelugo sat dazed in the armchair in her mother's room as she had just referred to the girl he wanted to marry as an osu- outcaste. "Such practices don't exist anymore, Mother", he blasted helplessly at his mother. "Onye si? Who told you?", his mother queried. " Jee juo ese". Go and ask questions she answered defiantly. The osu caste system is an ancient practice in Igbo land that discourages social interaction and marriage with a group of persons called osu which means outcaste. Osus are dedicated to Alusi-deities of Igboland and they are usually considered as inferior beings and separated from the Nwadiala or Amadi which are known as real born. The ferocity of his mother's voice scared me him witless.The thought brought a painful grimace to his face. His father was his lost hope. There was no way he was going to regard another human being as inferior. A human activist like his father, Eze Festus will not condone such evil. He felt his father's obi become rather stuffy as his speech took the very direction that had him cringing in fear. His throat suddenly became dry and he was hyperventilating. His voice rugged and gagged. "Where is she from?", Eze Festus asked, peering at his son w ith the daggers. It was difficult for Nnanyelugo to speak audibly. "Ihe-mbosi ", Mmiliaku answered almost immediately. Tapping her feet on the well tiled obi. "You cannot marry her", Eze Festus said with a note of finality. Hiss pupils dilated in fear. He cast pleading glance at his parents.There ought to be a hope somewhebre. It ought to be a nightmare but it wasn't. He pleaded. He felt the tear escape his eyes. He had cried but they had remained as obstinate as ever. That was a part of his parents that were all to novel to him. The pain in his heart numbed him. There and then, a part of him died.

"What is your name? " he enquired with a staid expression. Obi's eyes roamed around still trying to ascertain the safety of their current surrounding. Her lips were still quivering out of shock and her breathing distorted. "Obiukwu" She finally let out still battling with unsteady breathing. He adjusted the cuff of his pristine white shirt and helped her up. "For a girl with a boy's name you certainly do not think like one. Usually when a female dog comes after you, you don't run towards her young puppies, you run far away from them". She adjusted her pleated skirts which had been torn while she ran frantically from the enraged beast. This boy's words were rather insulting but she swallowed any form of insult that would have ensued especially from his reminder of the stereotype that had been carved out from her name . A simple act of gratitude, for he had been her savior. Was he not a dunce for thinking that way?. She knew a lot of moronic boys and her cousin Chukwudi was the ideal example. The dog had run at the sound of his command. She walked away from him slowly hoping to see Sandra somewhere close. "Hey! You owe me a thank you and something else". She ignored him and kept walking.She hated dogs and arrogant rich boys! "My name is Obiefune!" Obiukwu stopped for a brief moment and yelled back at him "thank you! ". Obiukwu, a young selfless girl is forced to choose between love and duty when life hurls misfortunes at her. Does she end up with her first love Obiefune even when the odds are against them? Find out by clicking on that read button😊 Remember to vote, comment and share ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ All rights reserved © 2019 @nwagbaramichellenwaonu (Michelle 18Uzoma). Top Rankings #32 Wattpadromance 28/07/2019 #36 Tales 12/08/2019 #start:May/02/ 2019 #Stop:August /09/2019