[ONC 2023 SHORTLISTER] Prompt 63: A rivalry between two coworkers has unforeseen consequences. *** Down on her luck with a string of 12 unfateful heartbreaks following her, twenty-six-year-old Cate Miller, having accepted herself as a 21st Century spinster is satisfied being one of the best editors in a successful publishing startup, Pages Unbound. Her only problem in life? Her coworker Ryle Davis, owner of a gorgeous body and her rival for the managerial position that she has worked her ass off for three years. When an unfortunate incident during one of their fights leads to their boss being hospitalized, Cate and Ryle are placed in a difficult position - either prove in one month that they can move past their hatred and be friends or say bye to the promotion. In order to save her dreams from crushing, Cate accepts Ryle's offer for a new start between them. But soon she finds out that getting to know her rival closely might make her ultimate fear come true - one of her 13th heartbreak. [Previously titled 'Love Rivals']

{A Nigerian Themed Novel😘} "You can't leave cause I have feelings for you!" I scream without thinking. My eyes widen and I draw my hands over my mouth in disbelief. I just admitted to Nathan before admitting to myself that I have feelings for him. I begin to step away slowly. Tears forming in my eyes. I see a huge smile get plasters on his face. I suddenly recall what Victor did to me and for fear of further embarrassment, I make to leave. I feel his grip on my arm. "That's all I have been wanting to hear you say," he says making me face him. I look away. Ashamed is an understatement for what I am now. I begin to gulp hard as I try to avert my gaze from his. ********** A teenage girl just welcoming a new stage of life decides to face Senior School with a new perspective, and her head is held high. But little does she know that life is about to knock this naive teen into one crazy roller coaster of events. How would this 14-year-old handle senior school?. Especially when she thinks she's won but her love life is one huge mess. Can you juggle emotions and school? 🤔 Let's find out💖🙌 Theme Song; I Went Too Far by AURORA.

Karima just got out of a bad marriage. Her parents, still angry and ashamed, shut their doors on her-but her uncle took her in. She never looked back. All she wanted was peace and a fresh start, even if the world around her wouldn't let her forget her past. In her uncle's home, she finally felt safe... until he returned. Dahir-her ex-husband's close friend and the infamous son of the house. He loathes her. He's convinced she destroyed a happy marriage out of selfishness and greed. Unlike the rest of his family, he refuses to buy into her act or treat her like a victim. But time has a way of shifting everything. Tension grows, emotions rise, and what starts as hatred begins to blur into something much more complicated. Feelings will be tested. Lines will be crossed. And nothing will stay the same. -WinterBearz 03/09/22

"𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐈'𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐳𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐫." ︵‿︵‿୨♡୧‿︵‿︵ Maikel Marquez was one of the most reputable students in Cleveland College. Known for having an extremely outgoing personality but also being a straight up heartbreaker. Everything is going well but that all changes when his younger sister, Carmen, joins. Carmen is the definition of beauty and brains but also completely innocent and clueless. She doesn't drink, never goes out and has been sheltered her whole life by her family's wealth; meaning Carmen has never gotten a taste of the real world by herself. What happens when she falls into the hands of the wrong person? Damian Galanis. Playboy, heartbreaker and also Maikel's best friend. He is the opposite of Maikel in every way. Yet despite the pair being entirely different to each other, they get along like two peas in the pod. Maikel and Damian support whatever one another decided to do however there was always one thing that was off limits for Damian. Maikel's little sister, Carmen. Damian had never seen Carmen before but as soon as he sets his sight on the wholesome girl, he can't stop thinking about her. Damian has always been handed everything in his life and has never been told the word "no", due to his prosperous parents giving him everything he has ever wanted and more on a silver platter. The problem is, he wants the one thing he can't have. Will things go smoothly between the pair, or will lust and temptation get the best of them? 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐦𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝟏𝟖+

A sequel to BROKEN BRIDE. Madina thought she had been fixed forever and is living a happy life with her husband, Abubakar. But what happens when Abubakar decides to get a second wife, under his mother's pressure? How will she cope with the new changes in her home and life? Will she deal with a co-wife's hatred or a Mother-in-law's hatred? Will Abubakar always be on her side? Read to find out!

a story how a young woman fell in love with a man through a forced marriage ••• Violet Rosé McQuoid, a 23 year old who dreamt to become a doctor to chase after her mother's dreams and as well as her dreams. Violet was a child out of wedlock so her father didn't treat her that much of a princess. Her father Luke McQuoid was one of the richest man in the world, and had gotten his maid, Rosé , pregnant almost 24 years ago. As he found out about the child he starts to torture the maid as she passed away in a painful matter when Violet was at the age of 3.. Violet has 2 half sisters younger than her and a step mother who didn't quite fancy her.. ••• Ryder Joseph Williams, a 39 year old billionaire who was still single and craved for the feeling of having a romantic loved one. Ryder has always been one who wanted to impress his father, though sadly he could not bring a daughter-in-law for his father.. With 7 other siblings, either in a serious relationship or married had made him stress out about his love life as he had no time for finding love.. and with that he goes on a search to find himself a beautiful wife and an amazing daughter-in-law for his father to satisfy his father's-self.. ••• "So basically I'm like the real life Cinderella." I chuckled. "Yeah, and I'm your Prince Charming." He says as he smirks and winks at me. I guess this won't be too bad after all... WARNINGS mentions of abuse, violent language and dirty scenes, cringey, poorly written. bare with me, and thanks for reading !!

After running away with her baby sister from her abusive father, Juliana bumps into the last person she would expect to help her. He was rough, dangerous and extremely powerful. He tempted Juliana in ways no one has ever done before but with someone adamant on keeping them apart, will their love prevail? WARNING: Sexual content ***** He walked up to me and sat on the bed next to me. He jaw tightened, I could tell he was getting angry. "Stop being so controlling and leave me alone, I'm not having this conv-" I began but stopped as he smashed his lips against mine and moved his hand to cup the area between my thighs. "Stop fùcking playing with me" He said as he started rubbing me through the outside of my shorts. COMPLETED: MARCH 2020 - JUNE 2020 ***** HIGHEST RANKINGS: #1 love #1 romance #1 mature #1 mafia #1 drama #1 bad boy #1 billionaire Cover made by @mbaliey83

"Ladies and Gentlemen, thanks for coming to the party we have collected a good amount for the charity. I also would like to say that this party is not just celebrating my daughter's birthday but also her engagement announcement as well." I hear my mom say. Emma Thompson, 26, an aspiring surgeon, kind yet firm. A little insecure but believes in the quote beauty is in the eyes of beholder. Now let's meet, James Carter, 28, CEO of Global Trading and Co. One of the richest CEO's under 30 .Control-freak, proud and level-headed. Literally they both have same feelings regarding one issue: Love their family with whole heart. What will happen when they are told by their families they have to get arranged marriage. Basically they are polar opposites, but is it really true that opposites attract. Will Emma and James be an exception or not? Check it out to know what happened.

Tade laughed freely, unaware of the fact that that was the first time he had done so in a long time. "Okay so," he decided to take his chance, "what do you think about dating a guy on a wheelchair?" Amenze's brown eyes stared back at him through the screen in confusion. "Well, no offence to any handicap, but I don't plan on falling for one." His face fell as his gaze shifted subtly to the wheelchair hidden away from the view of the webcam and back to his laptop screen. "Of course not." He forced a laugh. "Why should you?" ... Tade Bello was on his way to be the youngest and most successful man in Nigeria, that was until a dreadful accident left him ninety percent broke and stuck on a wheelchair. He spends his days wallowing in alcohol and wasting away whatever is left from his previous wealth until his best friend and wing woman decides to nurse him back to the land of the living. But living includes love, and as he struggles to get back to the top, Tade finds himself falling for Amenze King, the young woman he meets on a dating site who knows nothing about him and his previous life. But secrets can be deadly, and they don't stay hidden for long. How long can Tade keep Amenze from meeting him and would he ever get to know who put him on that wheelchair? ... Two people, connected by loneliness and WiFi; love was never easy, especially when there's internet involved. ... Highest Rank Achieved (in tags): #1 in #Nigeria

Kate Miller, a beautiful innocent girl with even more beautiful heart. Yet despised by her own parents. A dancer by profession.She has an older brother who is the only kind man with her. She has got a best friend too, Avery. Ethan Robinson, hottest single CEO of Robinson Enterprise. Doesn't do relationship shit, only night stands. Has a loving family consisting of mother, father, elder brother who is married and a bunch of close friends. Kate's greedy parents put a condition while doing a contract with Ethan! He should marry Kate. What happens when these two polar opposites are put in a loveless marriage? Will they survive? Or will they fall apart? Read the book to find more. :::::::::::::::::::::::::: Hey beautiful people. Go check out my new book. I hope you will like it. Show some love!!❤️❤️ Yours lovingly, Anushka. Best rankings:- #3 in dancer out of 1.49k stories (04/01/21) #2 in Ethan out of 1.54k stories (26/03/21) #15 in Romance out of 1.83k stories (28/03/21) #13 in love out of 1.73k stories (20/04/21)