kid·nap ˈkidˌnap/Submit verb take (someone) away illegally by force, typically to obtain a ransom. Stock·holm syn·drome noun feelings of trust or affection felt in certain cases of kidnapping or hostage-taking by a victim toward a captor. Rose was a normal girl with a normal life. That was until four unknown men forced themselves into her life and wrecked everything.

Dylan Tate, a San Francisco native, was perfectly fine with living a carefree lifestyle free from any major responsibilities. One particular day life smacks her upside the head with a greater responsibility than she could have ever bargained for. Will she fail at becoming a grown up or can she rise to the occasion? Layne Bishop, on the other hand, was quite familiar and comfortable with responsibility. She was also already a grown up, something she had to achieve sooner than would usually be necessary. Layne yearned for commitment, love and family -- none of which she had in NYC. Could a trip across the country deliver better fortune? ***Note: I hope you'll give it a chance, but you may not want to read this if intimacy between those belonging to the same gender is not your cup of tea :-) If you do choose to read on, if you'd be so kind please share your thoughts with me. I'll give ya a cookie. Okay, three cookies! ADDED: September 29, 2012: Hey all, I'm glad that the reads for this book have picked up, but could ya'll please tell me what you think about it? I won't know if you like it unless you tell me and/or vote. Even if you just post one or two words, it would be much appreciated. Thank you :)

[COMPLETED] Not your ordinary kidnapped story. 1st 5sos Kiddnapped story.

For years Maddy has been abused and controlled by her terrible boyfriend, Mark. Until one day Maddy's world is changed.

❝Every time I ran, I ran to you. I meant it every time I said I loved you.❞

In which Luke is in love with his best friend Victoria, who has a not-so-great boyfriend. Trying to navigate relationships, friendships and Luke's band rapidly rising to fame, will the pair remain friends, or become something more?

❝You chased me for a long time, so I figured it was time for me to chase you.❞ copyright © paradisin || 2014

"cause you know I love the players, and you love the game" cover by @/selfconfessed :)

In which two people who hate each other go on a road trip with their friends.

Sneaking glances in the hallway shouldn't have been difficult but every time she saw him, she felt as if her world was crumbling at her feet.