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Sins Of The Heart by pixwrites111
Sins Of The Heart
pixwrites111
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At 16, Willa Myers had thought that Dominic West was the love of her life, her childhood friend, her love. She gave him her heart, her body and her soul. But after a night of confessing her love, he leaves and is never to be seen again. At 18, grown and angered, Willa Myers is met with the same hazel eyes she once loved, met with the same question she's been asking herself for two years. This time, would he choose her over his drugs? Willa Myers was Dominic Wests light, sun, and life. But could he fight his addiction for her once and for all? Could he win back the heart of the girl he had never stopped loving? When deaths take a toll on them, will they make it out alive? Or would the inevitable soon consume them? Started: { 27 January 2025 } Finished: { 11 April 2025 }
Skates & Scars|18+| by An0nym0u5au7h0r
Skates & Scars|18+|
An0nym0u5au7h0r
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"The first time I saw you, my heart whispered 'that's the one.'" - Anonymous «•» BOOK TWO IN THE SERAPHIC SOULS SERIES, BUT CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE • KADE RUTHERFORD- By day, he's playing his first season with the Chicago Blackhawks. By night, he dominates underground boxing rings. Living his long awaited dream, he has it all-except for the one girl who won't give him the time of day. • ISLA HAIN - A prodigy. A self-made billionaire. A woman who thinks she has all the answers. But when it comes to love, sex, and the raw intensity of human connection, she's utterly clueless. Kade is more than willing to teach her-but will she let him? Two worlds collide in a game of passion, power, and surrender. She's used to winning. He refuses to lose. But when the heart is on the line, will they both come out victorious? PSA: THIS IS ONLY A FIRST DRAFT! THIS IS NOT A CLICHE HOCKEY BOOK! •|EXCERPT|• ISLA'S P.O.V "Kade," I said. No response. I stepped directly into his path. "Kade." He blinked at me, his expression slow and unfocused. "You're pretty," he mumbled. I narrowed my eyes. "And you are drunk." He grinned, his balance tilting slightly. "You noticed." I sighed. "Where do you live?" His face scrunched in thought, like I had just asked him to solve world hunger. "Uh. Somewhere... that way." He pointed in two different directions. Useless. "Alright," I muttered, "I am taking you home." He blinked. "You know where I live?" "No," I said, already regretting my decision, "but I do know where I live." •|RANKINGS|• #1 in souls #2 in ending #2 in smart mouth #306 in genius #93 in hockey #19 in story •|HIGHEST RANKINGS|• #19 in story #1 in souls #2 in ending #2 in smart mouth WARNING: This book does contain MATURE CONTENT intended for those that are 18+.
Maybe by IronyDreams
Maybe
IronyDreams
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An internal voice whispered, "Call him." But I chose not to. I dismissed it once more, saying, "He never liked me anyway." Yet the dilemma lingered. "But maybe he does. The way he looks at you... it's different." Out of nowhere, he glanced my way. My heartbeat quickened, sending shivers down my spine. I averted my gaze, pretending to look around. "Has he noticed me? No, wait-oh my god." --- After switching high schools, Nina discovered a new way of life. She fell in love, made wonderful friends, and everything seemed perfect. But Ethan-a popular boy who never focused on anyone but her-was the object of her hatred. He was always there, always keeping her safe. He used to annoy her endlessly. She hated him deeply. Until she didn't. For a while, she was content with her high school experience. That is, until something mysterious turned her world upside down. Forced to move to a new city, Nina had to cut ties with everyone she once knew. Eight years later, fate brings her face-to-face with him again. "Ethan..." He's the key to everything-the truths she never knew. When she was lost in the dark, he always held the light. But now, things are different. She despises him. He's colder than ever. Or perhaps she fears him. Fears that he'll leave her again. Will their lives ever return to normal after everything they've endured? "Maybe?" "Maybe yes. Maybe no?" --- Started: 8 November 2021 Ended: 19 December 2022 Rewritten: December 2024 --- ### Rankings Goals So Far: #1 Adolescente #1 given up #1 blinddates #1 pretend #10 twistedromance #50 high school romance --- ### Notice: This is my first published story, and it contains numerous grammatical errors and bad editing. If you're interested in the storyline, please don't judge me too harshly based on this book. Better stories are on the way-I'm still learning and improving every day. Enjoy! ✨
Not So Perfect (West Coast Campus Book 4) by BeccaRuth_
Not So Perfect (West Coast Campus Book 4)
BeccaRuth_
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  • Parts 14
tw's: cancer and chemo, loss of loved one due to car accident, loss of parent due to suicide, loss of parent due to cancer, descriptions of bad health care experiences, surgeries Tatum Williams has been through it all. She lost her Dad when she was just a kid before meeting her childhood sweetheart who tragically passed away years later, leaving her to deal with her cancer diagnosis by herself. Now, just over four years later, she's healthy and happy-ish, getting her first teaching job right out of school. But everything crumbles around her when she's diagnosed with cancer again, even more aggressive than the last. Mike Nolan is having trouble getting back out onto the ice. After dealing with a head injury that took him out for over a month, Mike can barely tie his skates up without panicking. Worried he'll never be able to play again, Mike reaches out to Tatum, retired World Champion figure skater for help to get back out there. Learning she's dealing with her recent diagnosis, Mike offers to come support her during chemo while she helps him get his confidence back. Not wanting to do this alone for the second time, Tatum agrees. With this new arrangement, both of them battle many fears, unknowingly healing each other's scars. But when feelings get involve, will Tatum be able to let go of her past and will Mike finally start believing that love does in fact actually exist?
His Heart's Desire by loualou19
His Heart's Desire
loualou19
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Nicholas Adams has lived a life of abuse from his alcoholic father and sex addict mother. So growing up was tough. He makes sure everyone fears him. He refuses to get close to anyone. But, new girl Alice might be the one to change his plans. Alice navigates through the ups and downs of high school trying to hide her feelings for the cold and closed off Nicholas. Little does she know, Nick harbors the same feelings. As soon as Nicks eyes land on the fragile Alice, his heart desires her. But with so much baggage on both sides, could they really make it out of high school hand in hand? ~~ "I love the things you hate about yourself. And we're going to do this your way. If you're not ready I'm not either." My hands drop to my side at what he says and my eyes fill with tears. "Alice we don't have to..." His hand cups my cheek and I place mine over his. "I love you," I whisper and his forehead falls against mine. ~~ Highest rankings: #1 in badboy #1 in teenfiction #1 in possessive #1 in protective #1 in goodgirl #1 in insecure #4 in love #5 in romance WARNING: swearing, mature scenes, references and actions of abuse Posted: 5/17/20
Loving Your Imperfections by MariV4231
Loving Your Imperfections
MariV4231
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Order of Series- book 1- Loathing Logan Book 2- Still In Love With You Book 3- Loving Your Imperfections Book 4- The Best Friend's Deal (Coming Soon) Bonus book- ( prequel to Loathing Logan) The Contract "I am no fool, Mia. I am no fool. One day, you'll say yes to me, and when that happens, I will make it worth your while. I'll show you how good you are at loving someone else, that, being me, of course, and spend my days loving you as well. You say you're not perfect... So what? Who gives a shit. You're not perfect. No one is. But I swear to you, that if you give me a chance... Just one chance, I will make it worthwhile." I say as I pull her closer. I can hear her heart beating fast. Her eyes darken, and she bites her bottom lip. She shyly closes her eyes tilting her head away. God- she drives me crazy. I kissed her neck, and her hands grip my shirt, letting me know she liked it. Before I know it, I'm lifting her, making her wrap her legs around me as I kiss her neck, sucking gently and making her gasp. ~~~~~~~ They say friends shouldn't date. It always ends badly, but there are times when the attraction is far too strong. Nate Spencer has been in love with Mia Miller for the longest, and she has inevitably loved him. Now that Nate's free from any relationship, Mia chooses to follow her heart and give him a chance. But will he stick around to face all her shadows? Or will it be too much for him to bear?
Wanting Emery (HIATUS) by nnotwellknownn
Wanting Emery (HIATUS)
nnotwellknownn
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  • Parts 17
THIS STORY IS ON HIATUS !!MATURE THEMES!! <Nick> High school was hard. My best friend was suffering and so was I. In a different way. Taking care of my siblings and trying to live a normal teenage life was making me break. Then I met her. She's like the sun. A spitfire, burning hot, even when she's right in front of me the moment I try to touch she's so far out of reach she might as well be on the other side of the planet. Which she is. She ran from me. I haven't seen or spoke to her in three years. She's never left my mind in all that time. And now she's back. And her timing couldn't be any worse. <Emery> I thought it would save me. My parents control over me squeezed so tight around my throat it hurt to continue pretending to be a carefree teenager. Spending my freshman year of college in Venice with my cousin was supposed to be my salvation. Only leaving Black Valley meant leaving him. I thought that's what I wanted. He was insufferable, cocky, a flirt, and not to be trusted. I know what it's like to be played by a man, a man like him. Then it got dangerous. My heart started to waver, delude me into thinking he meant what he said. So I ran away. But now I'm back and It's been three years since I've seen him. It looks like I can't avoid him anymore. I don't think I want to. Yet now, it looks like I'm the one being avoided. **The plot line takes place three years after Needing Adelaide (not including the epilogue) with the exceptions of some flashbacks**
Please Don't Go by Demigoddess8
Please Don't Go
Demigoddess8
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Five years after her sister abandoned her, Sadie Breen has pretty much settled in with her aunt and uncle. Or as settled as she can be with a pair of strangers who claim to be her family. After she transfers to her new high school - the very same one her sister graduated from five years ago - she runs into a familiar face. Her childhood friend and crush, Leo Cameron. Let's just say things aren't going so well for him at home either. Ever since his older brother ran off with 'some low-class nothing', his father has been determined to make him the 'perfect' son he was deprived of, doing his best to control everything Leo does, despite the fact that the younger Cameron boy is much less open to his 'suggestions'. The two clash with each other from the moment they're reunited, but together, they'll realize things about the past that they'd never understood before, and maybe even carve out a new and brighter future for themselves. That is, if they can overcome the forces conspiring to keep them apart. Note: This is the sequel to Piper and Justin's story, The Broken Girl and The Golden Boy.
Beneath Your Smile by Jileysforever
Beneath Your Smile
Jileysforever
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Riley and James have always been best friends, to the point where they can hardly even remember declaring themselves to be so. They've been totally inseparable ever since their first years at school, and in their minds, they don't visualise anything changing between them for the next several years to come. They tell each other everything, have similar interests, understand each other and can be total idiots around one another. But that's before something changes between them during the time they're each facing troubles. Something they would have least expected would happen so soon. Updates every Monday. The characters in this book belong to the tv show 'The Next Step', therefore I do not own any of them. No copyright intended.
The Billionaire's Maid in Disguise by sweetdreamer33
The Billionaire's Maid in Disguise
sweetdreamer33
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To take over her injured aunt's job temporarily- Pia Rosi, a newly graduated historian, offered to work as a maid to the highly powerful Greek billionaire, Kristov Stavrakos. But Mr. Stavrakos has a very strict qualification on his maids - must be middle-aged. So, Pia has no choice but to put on a disguise. How long can she keep up with the disguise, when her employer's ruthless behavior made it impossible for her to stay more docile? - She finds it hard to keep her mouth shut and her patience is hanging on a very thin-thread already. Just a little bit more... she's ready to explode and give him a taste of his own medicine. *** Another Feel-Good story, full of romance and comedy, that will make you laugh aloud, cry a little bit, feel butterflies in your stomach and blush all throughout the story. Join Kristov and Pia in their journey of finding true love.