Sam Shepherd is 68 days into his last tour in Afghanistan. Like many fellow soldiers, he is just trying to stay alive with each unpredictable day. Estranged from his family, he chooses to cease all contact with them or anyone back home for that matter. After nearly losing his life in an IED blast, Sam is surprised to find a letter waiting for him on his bunk when he returns to base. Though they have never met and are an ocean away from each other Sam begins to fall in love with Dulcie through the pages of her letters. As Sam and Dulce fight to survive in two separate worlds, their communication is suddenly lost. Leaving them to wonder if they will ever hear from each other again, or if it's just another loss to suffer.

An unfortunate accident has sent Grace Reeves spiraling out of control. Having lost her voice, as well as her closest friends, she returns home to recuperate. But as time passes, Grace's family grows concerned with the severity of her depression. They seek outside help, having no idea how complicated things are about to become. Payton Arlington is invited to New Hope to spend Christmas with his family and friends, though the reprieve from his NFL schedule is short-lived. Once he witnesses Grace's condition for himself, he vows to get her the care she needs. But assisting Grace comes at great cost to Payton, who is inextricably tied to the silent woman. Having loved her throughout his youth, the stakes are even higher in adulthood. And when the secrets they share are revealed, there's no turning back. *Comeback Route is the third book in the New Hope series. As there are dual timelines, it is recommended that the first two novels be read prior to beginning this story. It is sexually explicit, and tackles mature themes, including but not limited to mental health. If you have triggers, or are interested in the content warnings, please send me a private message.*

TW Abuse, Rape, Kidnapping. Not even going to write my normal blurb here. It's a slow build, on how one extremely abused woman overcame all of her fears and found love some where she least expected. She falls hard and fast. It's terrifying. Suspenseful. Beautiful. If you're read the other two Abbott Ranch stories, you're going to fall just as hard for this couple as you did the last two.

<< Highest Rank: #1 >> * * * When her ex-boyfriend broke things off after finding out she's pregnant, what's a girl to do? She get scared, packed her things and left. But what happened when suddenly a strikingly handsome and imperious CEO found her and wants to have a taste of her body for a night? She surrender her body only to leave him wanting more. * * *

Zac Goldreich is my first.. literally first in everything. First boyfriend, first love, first kiss, and other first. Including the first guy who broke my heart with a single text message. I swear to God I would never forgive him. He is dead to me. But 10 years later he came back to my life and tried everything he could to win me back. I don't think my poor heart could resist him.... Allison Wheeler is my everything, the love of my life, the only woman I've ever loved and still love. 10 years ago I was a helpless teenager. But now I'm different. It's time for us to revisit what we have back then. And I always play to win. This time I decided to win her love back. Because she is the only woman in my heart, even when I broke up with her 10 years ago with a single text message. She is my ever after.. Words {[150.000-200.000]} First chapter published on January 31st, 2021

Enemies To Lovers Romance. BOOK ONE. In Edward Larsson's world, control meant everything. After his father passed down the family business into his more than capable hands two years ago, he stopped at nothing to get what he wanted. Power, greed and success was his mantra, and nothing would stop him from living it. Until Delilah... Like Edward, Delilah was fighting tooth and nail to make something of her father's business. But for very different reasons. Delilah's father was sick and to afford the healthcare he needed, she had to pull the dying company from the ground to its old ways. So when a chance of a lifetime was thrown her way, she couldn't believe her luck. One she could not afford to ruin. The only problem? Edward wanted in too, and he didn't care who he hurt in the process. PLEASE NOTE: Chapters 40 onwards are paywalled as part of the Exclusive Chapters program Warning: Love in the Dark contains swearing, sexual situations and adult themes. 17+ recommended. Copyright 2017-byHTEllis. All rights reserved.

I had been second best all my life. But this time, when it comes to her, I'm not willing to accept defeat. I'll do whatever it takes to get her to choose me. *** Having a best friend that was wildly popular, and one of the best hockey players in the United American Hockey League, was both a curse and a blessing. On the plus side, I got to play hockey with my best friend, and there was never a shortage of beautiful girls. At least there wasn't until Nash decided to man up and tell his childhood friend that he'd always loved her. The bad part was that I usually ended up being second best. In my late teens and early twenties I hadn't cared that I wasn't picked in the first round of the draft, or that sponsors chose Nash ahead of me, or even if I ended up with a girl who didn't really want me for me. I made a nice living playing hockey. I had a few good friends and a nice place to live in the middle of Manhattan. Despite not being the best, I'd made most of my dreams come true and it was a far stretch from the lonely kid I'd been growing up in the rural Midwest. I was happy. I was content. Until her.... It's not like I didn't want what Nash had. I did. I do. Who doesn't want a happily ever after? It's just that I've never taken the risk and allowed a woman to see past my defenses before, to see the real me, with my baggage and all my insecurities... until now. As scary as that is in itself, what makes it complicated is that my new roommate, Jackson - who I offered my spare bedroom to a while back when he needed a place to stay - and Bryce - one of my friends and teammates- also seem to have an interest in her... the woman who has me questioning all my decisions. The thing is... I'm pretty sure I'm not willing to be a second choice this time around...

This would be number 3 in the One Last Shot series but this is Addison and Houston's daughter Braelynn. Everyone just wanted to use her to get to her Dad or Brother, nobody wanted her for the beautiful human she was. She finally finds someone that just wants her and fights it every step of the way. It's when she finally gives in and allows herself to feel, things fall into place for Braelynn. Join me on this short story following Braelynn through college and a boy she falls hard for. Thank you so much Idontwantanacc0unt1 for this amazing idea!! I'm excited for everyone to start reading and enjoying this new set of characters, and yes Brent's will be next! Rated M for a couple XX scenes and some language!

Well we all remember Houston and Addison. This is all about their best friends Anthony and Brielle, their love story. The ins and outs of modern day technology bringing people together and ultimately finding love. Brielle's parents are overly controlling and think since she is the only child of two big time laywers, that they can do whatever they want when it comes to interfering with her life. The firecracker that she is doesn't like this at all and finds it in herself to fight back after years of not being able to. Anthony born and raised in Tennessee with his sister and parents that have been divorced for quite some time, and don't get along, doesn't believe love actually exists. That is until he finds her. All it takes is one crazy night after winning the Stanley Cup to throw both of their lives into a loop. Will this tear them apart or bring them together?

[COMPLETED] At the age of 4, Amanda and Tyler instantly become friends, however it came to an end before grade 5 began. After a tragic car accident that involved Tyler, Amanda is forced to leave her beloved town, Creaks Hill, and her best friend who she doesn't know is still alive after the accident. Now, she's back for her senior year of high school. Answers will be revealed, especially to the one question Amanda has held in her mind for 7 years. Is he really dead, or alive? warning: i wrote this many, MANY years ago and is in desperate need of editing -- enter at your own risk. [Highest Rank: #63 in Short Story and #43 in Teen Fiction]