على الرغم من عدم اهتمامها ، تم جر مادلين هاريس إلى حفلة تنكرية هوثورن السنوية مع أختها الكبرى للعثور على أزواج أثرياء. تبذل مادلين قصارى جهدها لقضاء الأمسية دون أن يلاحظها أحد ، لكن شخصًا غريبًا يرتدي قناعًا فضيًا يعيد منديلها المفقود قبل أن يطلب الرقص معها. بعد أن أمضت بقية المساء هربًا من اقترابه الشغوف والعدواني ، عادت إلى المنزل فقط لتصل إلى منزلها في اليوم التالي خطاب خطوبة من الملك. ادخل إلى صاحب السمو الملكي كالهون هوثرون ، الطاغية النرجسي المهووس بذاته على أرض ديفون بأكملها ، الغريب ذو القناع الفضية ، الرجل الذي لم يقبل بالرفض أبدًا لأنه لم يضطر أبدًا إلى ذلك. بعد إجبارها على الموافقة على الاتحاد مع أكثر الرجال أنانية وشرًا التي قابلتها على الإطلاق ، هل ستجد مادلين طريقة للهروب من براثنه والزواج من خياط أحلامها قبل أن تعيش الحياة البسيطة التي طالما رغبت فيها؟ أم يجب أن تقبل أن تكون زوجة وملكة لرجل يعامل الناس كأشياء؟ - "سريرك بارد" تحدثت صوت في الغرفة جعل عيناها تتسعان خوفًا. استدارت بعصبية ، وهي تبتلع بهدوء لترى ظلًا على سريرها كما لو كان شخصًا ما مستلقيًا هناك. الرجل الذي كان مستلقيًا جلس خارجًا من الظل حيث كان ينتظرها. "ما الذي تفعله هنا؟" سألت عندما تلمس قدميه الأرض

Office enemies fight for the same promotion, while resisting their growing chemistry. LAYLA masks her insecurities behind perfectionism. The goofy girl who loved flowers and cooking for her parents is now a workaholic and out of touch with herself. All she's able to focus on is to get promoted so that she has a chance to feel confident and earn her dad's long-awaited approval. LUCAS hides a heavy burden with charm and nonchalance. The boy who used to be nurturing and open now pretends to joke around without a care. What he doesn't share is that he might want that promotion to fulfill his own voids just like her. One thing leads to another, and the two find themselves in unprofessional settings where their masks slowly come off, showing how similar they are, and just how much they might need each other. "Loved this story. It had everything that makes a story amazing. Fuming hot chemistry. Believable flawed characters that changed and matured through chapters. " - loriblu2000 "This was just the kind of story I've been looking for. So cute and also realistic. I adored the characters and their banters sooo much." - draama__queen "I absolutely adore Layla and Lucas and and they are characterized so beautifully that it's almost impossible for them not to become instant favorites." - Wisal13 "I LOVE Layla's strong character, the strong female lead because it's literally so rare, especially on Wattpad, and I loved that the male lead, not once tried to show how MANLY he is and exert his power because of his insecurities, like in most books." - maddylewis998 "This book made me laugh , cry and did some other things too hehe.. This is one of the best rom-com books I've ever read I have to re-read again.. Lots of love" - jamsniee "Sooo I started reading this at 1am and finished at 10:30 am... and it was so fking worth it! " - cassie2736

Brie Sheridan has had her heart broken way too many times. Rhett Price is usually the culprit, but, this time, he might be the solution. ***** Brooke 'Brie' Sheridan wouldn't necessarily call herself a hopeless romantic; after all, love is everywhere if you choose to look for it, and there's nothing wrong with wanting to see the beauty and the good in the world. However, her rose-colored lenses are shattered when her boyfriend dumps her right at the start of her final year of college, ruining all her plans for her senior project, and here lie Brie's hopes, dreams, and pieces of her broken heart. Enter Rhett Price--known commitment-phobe, the bane of Brie's existence, and the reason behind many of her late-night crying sessions during the harshest days of high school. Down on his luck and struggling with improving his reputation, he turns to Brie in a time of need--he'll help her out with her project, and she'll help him look better and more responsible in the eyes of his family. Old feelings resurface, and it quickly becomes obvious there are certain things you don't always get over. Your first love might as well be one of them. ***** BENNINGTON UNIVERSITY SERIES #1 [[4X WATTPAD FEATURED STORY]] © 2023 caterina george // all rights reserved

When Ana confronts her new neighbour after being kept up all night by his sex noises, she's mortified to discover he's none other than Freddie-the police officer who arrested her abusive ex-boyfriend last month. The pair interact only when necessary and do so with light-hearted insults and harmless pranks. But when a baby shows up on his doorstep with a note claiming to be his, Freddie suddenly needs his neighbour for more than just a casual flirt. They think their relationship is platonic, but when their attraction is no longer avoidable, they come up with one rule. Don't kiss. Everything else is up for grabs and if Ana can stick to that one rule, her heart will remain unbroken. She has no desire to fall in love and Freddie simply doesn't have time. They think it's the perfect agreement but when feelings intensify, it becomes clear their plan is failing. Secrets are unveiled. Hearts get broken. Love gets complicated.

A preacher's daughter and a lonely biker make a secret arrangement that might break their little town into chaos. CELIA is fierce and independent, wishing to escape her judgmental town. Behind her striking and cold appearance, hides a vulnerable girl who feels betrayed and alone. She lives according to her own rules and counts the days until she saves enough to run and never return. GIO is new to her town and needs a babysitter for his daughter. Behind his rugged and intimidating appearance, hides a protective man who's looking for a fresh start. He's got strong principles and will take every selfless risk to ensure that those close to him are taken care of. She's looking for an escape, he's trying to settle down. She's got temper, he needs to stay calm. Two outcasts need each other to reach their goals, but what happens when feelings get in the way? "This is by far my favorite book. And this will forever have a special place in my heart." -CydneeBrockett "This story was something else. It made me cry, it made me laugh, and it made me happy. It was amazing watching the character development and the beautiful plot being put into this." - alibbg "This story put me through the ringer. And the ending was perfect. I love everything about it." - YelenaLugin "Absolutely loved this book with my entire being. I'm happy that neither character was perfect and they showed how relationships are different." - Bihhyhutriedit

He set fire to the world around him But never let a flame touch her. He was Ruthless, He was a sinner, He was a monster, He was evil, He was a heartless mafia leader feared by all. Until his world changed he seen something, something that made his heart beat, Did Carlo the devil finally fall for an angel? did he finally become soft for someone besides his mother and sister? He protected her in the shadows for a long time, will he be able to stay away from her?

"Why would you do that?" "So that I can have my Rosie with me, forever." Jackson Black and Rose Harper were high school sweethearts who were inseparable, until Jackson decided to join the military. Now, after 8 years of serving the country, he comes back to Fairfield. The place where he grew up and the place where his entire childhood was spent, with his Rosie.

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"It is your choice," he said, stepping so close to me that our lips were almost touching. "Either do what I say - or get another job." My heart stood still as I gazed up into his deep, dark, dangerous eyes... In a world where women's only role in life is to sit at home and look pretty, Lilly is determined to fight for her freedom. There's only one problem: a powerful man blocking her way.

'You know, Ivy,' his voice was low, making sure only I could hear him. 'If you find yourself being unhappy,' Harry reached for the inside of his jacket before slipping a card toward me. 'You know where to find me.' At the age of twenty-nine, Ivy Mitchells appears to be living a perfect life in California. She owns a beautiful home, runs a successful marketing company, and is married to her handsome high-school sweetheart, Jace Davis. Yet, beneath the surface, Jace's deception has robbed Ivy of her happiness after saying 'I do'. Amidst her struggles to repair what's broken in her relationship, Ivy crosses paths with the distinguished Harry Styles at a fundraiser. Not only is he extremely handsome but he's also trapped in an unhappy marriage. From that moment on, Ivy finds herself drawn to him in ways she never imagined. His presence exhilarates her to the core, and she can't keep him off her mind. Neither can Harry forget about her. Before Ivy knows it, they are faced with choices that could shatter their carefully constructed worlds. Can they see each other again? Can they promise no one gets hurt? Can they risk everything they've built? Can Harry and Ivy cheat by the rules? © All Rights Reserved - @butterflytattoo Ranking achievements: #1 - adultfiction #1 - harrystyles #2 - Styles