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"I spent years hating the man who broke my heart. Then I discovered he never did." For years, she believed she knew exactly how their story ended. She was wrong. Armed with thirty-eight unsent letters and a heart still haunted by a love she thought she lost, she finds herself forced to revisit the past she spent years trying to bury. The deeper she digs, the more she realizes memories can lie, people can leave for reasons they never explain, and love isn't always destroyed by the things we think. As old secrets surface and forgotten truths emerge, one question remains: What happens when the person you've spent years trying to forget turns out to be the one person who never forgot you?

angelina phelps. raegan heights. the bane of eachothers existence. angelina hes just a ray of sunshine, isnt he? raegan. shes an absolute angel, of course. she hates him. he hates her. but when she fucks up and it works in his favour, will he work with her? will their lives become the love letter theyve always wanted to be?

Ara was... normal. Her life was basic- cringey right? Private school until her freshman year at public school, when her world began to change. Dance was her passion- doesn't mean she was a prodigy. Biology her favorite subject, honors student with anxiety, you know. Just a normal girl living in suburban Pennsylvania. Until one summer left her starved. A few years later dance, might actually become a dream come true... and boy is that man a dream too.

Fiona never knew her life had so many twists and turns until the arrival of her best friend's boyfriend. Find out the thrilling love hate story between friends and how powerful friendship can be.

Colleen's greatest satisfaction was marrying the high school crush she had always longed for, even though he didn't love her back. She believed she could win him over with her love. However, a year after marriage, she stumbled upon a shocking discovery: she was actually a character in a novel, and her husband was the male lead of the book. The person he truly loved was another girl from their high school days. For the sake of this girl, the male lead was willing to divorce Colleen at any cost. In the end, due to her affectation, she met a tragic fate. Upon realizing her future, Colleen resolved to save herself.

In the chaotic rhythm of the ER, some hearts beat to save lives... and others beat to find a home." Dr. Arya Lin knows what it's like to be a terrified child left behind in the dark. Having aged out of the foster care system alongside her fierce best friend, Mia, Arya has dedicated every waking hour of her life to being the protector she never had as a pediatrician in a chaotic midnight emergency room. She doesn't have time for love, let alone the suffocating expectations of a world she doesn't belong to. Julian Vance is a brilliant, ruthless IT billionaire who built his tech empire from the ground up at nineteen with nothing but his own grit and the unshakeable loyalty of his best friend, Jimin. Closed off and deeply scarred by his mother's childhood abandonment and a toxic step-family, Julian has sworn off marriage permanently. He doesn't believe in love. He only believes in protecting his five-year-old nephew, Klaus, the son of his late stepsister. Julian vowed Klaus would never feel unwanted-even if it meant Julian had to face the world entirely alone. But when a midnight medical emergency crashes Julian and a critically ill Klaus through Arya's hospital doors, two guarded worlds collide. To stay close to the brilliant doctor who saved his nephew, Julian proposes an innovative medical app partnership between his tech firm and her clinic. But as little Klaus begins to weave them into a makeshift family, deep-seated secrets begin to unravel. With Jimin and Mia clashing fiercely on the sidelines while hiding secrets of their own, Julian and Arya are forced to face their deepest traumas. Can a cold billionaire who never wanted a family and an orphan searching for her past code a new future together? Or will the strings of their past pull them apart? An emotional, slow-burn, grumpy-meets-sunshine, found-family contemporary romance packed with banter, drama, and deep healing.

When Chloe Moore returns home from university, she's full of dreams of becoming a renowned fashion designer. But her world is shattered when she learns of the deal her father struck to save their family from financial ruin-her hand in marriage to the arrogant and emotionally unavailable Chris Kings. Chris, a wealthy bachelor with no interest in love or commitment, vows to keep his new wife at arm's length. To him, Chloe is just another pawn in his father's scheme to secure a perfect heir. But as they navigate their reluctant union, their lives become entangled in a web of love, betrayal, and long-buried secrets. With Chloe determined to make the best of her situation and build her own empire, and Chris grappling with emotions he never thought he could feel, the two find themselves drawn to one another in ways they never expected. But when an envious friend sets out to destroy Chloe's reputation and sabotage their fragile bond, will their love survive the ultimate test? Or will the ghosts of their pasts tear them apart for good? Her Bride Price is a heart-pounding tale of sacrifice, resilience, and an unyielding love that defies all odds.

When an enigmatic billionaire offers his reserved secretary a one-year marriage contract in exchange for thirty million dollars, she finds herself thrust into a world of wealth, power, and danger. Vincent Blackwood is known for his cold demeanor and ruthless business acumen, but behind his tailored suits and stoic exterior lies a man with secrets he will do anything to protect. For her, the deal is unthinkable. For him, it's non-negotiable. As the line between business and intimacy begins to blur, she discovers that Vincent's offer isn't just about money-it's about control, trust, and survival in a world filled with dark agendas. She quickly learns that rejecting him isn't an option he's willing to accept, and being his "wife" may mean surrendering more than just her freedom. Will she find a way to outsmart the man who always gets what he wants, or will she fall into the dangerous web of his obsession? In A Year of Control, passion collides with power in a thrilling game of dominance, where the stakes are high, and the players are anything but predictable. Perfect for fans of intense, slow-burn romance with a twist of suspense, this novel will leave you questioning who truly holds the reins in a relationship built on compromise-and secrets.

A Love That Never Happened Some heartbreaks happen without relationships. Adenike never expected a familiar face from her maritime academy days to become one of the most important people in her life. What began as casual conversations slowly grew into a friendship she treasured-a friendship built on late-night talks, emotional support, laughter, and a connection that felt impossible to replace. David became her safe place. Her therapist. Her adviser. The person who always seemed to know when something was wrong. Somewhere along the way, she fell in love. But love without clarity can be a painful thing. Unable to ignore her feelings, Adenike confesses her heart and is met with uncertainty instead of an answer. Determined to protect herself, she chooses distance and walks away from the one person she never wanted to lose. Ten months later, she is healing. Not because she stopped caring, but because she finally learned that sometimes love is not about being chosen by someone else-it's about choosing yourself. A Love That Never Happened is an emotional Nigerian romance about friendship, unrequited love, attachment, heartbreak, healing, and finding the courage to love again after almost-love changes you forever.

Two months ago, Simi lost the love of her life, Chima, and her world became a hollow echo of laughter and warmth. Now, fate demands she marry Duke-Chima's enigmatic, shadowed brother. Where Chima was light, Duke is shadow; where Chima was warmth, Duke is fire. In his presence, Simi's heart races, her body betrays her, and every glance, every touch becomes a game of restraint and desire. Duke hides a beast behind his calm, powerful exterior-a man who will test her patience, her courage, and her deepest desires. Between business dinners, whispered seductions, and stolen moments, Simi must navigate tension, temptation, and the promise of passion she never expected. But in this dangerous game, one misstep could consume them both.

he is the fire... she is the poison.. he is the c.e.o.... she is the French interpreter... he is cold..... she is frozen.... he is arrogant... she is naive... he is a public figure.. she is a shadow waiting to die... he is smart and calculative.. she is nerdy and clumsy.... he faked his niceness to the people... she faked her identity to the people... he hates her and people.. she hates him and people.. he is broken.. she is shattered to pieces... he is her worst nightmares... she is his doom..... he is Xavier black.. she is Olivia moon...

Ninety days. One movie house. And a "No-men" rule that's about to be shattered by the guy next door. Cassandra Meraki is one double-shift away from a total breakdown. Between a nursing career that's sucking her dry and a friend group that's shallow, she's done. And don't even get her started on her cheating ex-boyfriend, who doesn't understand the word blocked. So she does what any sane, delusional book lover would do: she rents the iconic Montana ridge-house from her favorite movie, Caught in Déjà Vu. The goal: 90 days of silence to finally finish her own book. The reality: Having a suitcase full of things she's doesn't need and the crushing realization that she has no idea how to survive the wilderness. But fear not... Her neighbor, Adonis, is everything a rom-com lead should be-grumpy, mysterious and infuriatingly attractive- except he's real. In the movies, the girl always gets her happy ending. But in the middle of Montana with a persistent ex on her trail and a neighbor who hates her guts, Cass is about to find out that real life doesn't follow a script.

Twenty year old, Amber "Beats" Ross is a drummer. She's the best at what she does, but along the way her parents guide her to get out of the clouds and think 'realistically' for her future. She attends a community college, trying to figure out what she can and want to do. Her brother, Noah Ross is a guitar player and senior in high school. Amber's parents support Noah's choice to be music driven. Sibling tension arises. He has one chance to win "The Battle" the annual talent show competition but they need a new bass. Amber runs into Cameron -- quite literally. Will they become friends? Will that distract and not win the competition? Enjoy reading Heartbeat! 💓 | Second Draft | On my Inkitt account: BornToWrite47. ❝Second story from @KaylaKeifer - 'Meet-Cute: A Wattpad Anthology'❞

Eloise has mastered the art of survival-prayer in the morning, coffee at noon, and an unshakable emptiness at night. She tells herself she's fine. She's moved on. The past is buried. Then the letter arrives. One envelope, one familiar handwriting, and suddenly, the walls she built begin to crack. The voice of a past she swore to forget pulls her under, stirring wounds that never truly healed. The panic is suffocating. The questions are relentless. But just when the weight of it threatens to break her, Caleb steps in-a steady presence, a man wrapped in faith and quiet strength. He doesn't try to fix her. He simply stays. As Eloise rediscovers joy, purpose, and a love unlike any she has known, she faces a choice: will she keep running from the past that nearly destroyed her, or finally step into the future God has been calling her to all along? A deeply personal story of faith, healing, and second chances, My Mood Lately is a journey through the storm-toward the light on the other side.

After a humiliating breakup on the UK's hit reality dating show "The Love Equation", American Lucy Hill is heartbroken and now famous for her Naïveté. Even after returning home to Chicago, she can't escape the phones constantly pointed in her direction or the limitations she now faces at her job. Everyone treats her differently - that is until she meets Adam, an adjunct professor that up until recently has been teaching English Abroad. He has no idea who Lucy is, and she's looking to keep it that way.

"Quiet No More" is a story about walking away from the life others planned for you... and running straight into the unexpected. Maeve Sinclair has spent her entire life being perfect. After years of burying herself in books and expectations, she finally snaps. With nothing but her savings and a one-way ticket, she leaves her small hometown and controlling parents behind to start over in New York City. She's expecting quiet. Independence. Freedom. She's not expecting to share an apartment with three insanely attractive guys who just happen to be members of New York's new rising underground bands. Theo, the thoughtful lyricist with eyes that see too much. Evan, the chaotic vocalist who leaves a mess wherever he goes. Zane, the dark, quiet drummer with drumming skills no one can beat. They party too loud, come home too later, and bring in more girls than Maeve has met in her entire life. Her world turns upside down. And just as she starts to fall apart and lose her mind, she meets Aria Blake, and reality check she never knew she needed. But living in close quarters with three emotionally unavailable musicians. Boundaries blur. Lines cross. And somewhere between music, midnight heart to hearts and stolen glances, Maeve realises she's not just starting a new life... She's stepping into the kind of chaos that could finally set her free.

Maya Carter and Kyle Jackman have rented an oceanfront home in Hollywood, Florida far away from the busy streets in downtown Miami. The ink on their annual lease is barely dry when they realize they both must face an upheaval struggle to rid themselves of a turbulent past. Haunted by failed romances, Maya struggles to keep a unified relationship with Kyle, even if the ghost of his deceased first sweetheart and wife Sandy seems destined to doom all chances of their new alliance. It is impossible for Maya to believe that she is being taunted by the memory of Sandy Jackman, and she sets forth to rid Kyle of his guilt ridden devotion to a dead woman who can no longer show him love. After months of bickering, they soon must face that living together has deemed more stressful than either can stand and to survive they must unearth what they both have forsaken for too long.

Ten years. One letter. One chance to fix what was broken. When Max disappeared from Lila's life without a word, her heart broke-and time couldn't heal the ache. Now he's back, standing at her door, and asking for a second chance. But can they overcome the past and trust each other again... before it's too late? Some hearts, no matter how far apart, always find their way home.

UNDERGOING MAJOR EDITING - I wrote this when I was 15 and there are so many spelling mistakes and missed parts so please just bear with LOL The man that I thought I hated. Was now holding my waist and I was sat before him in a quite compromising position. "You know Lando can't give you what I can." He says quietly but loud enough for me to hear. Butterflies, for the third time tonight, awaken in my belly. But this time it was a more intense and intimate feeling. He kisses my ear lobe a couple times before slowly leaning away from me. A smirk plastered over his face, but still looking serious at the same time. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sadie Brando from England is an up and coming formula 1 driver, starting her first year with Mercedes. On the track she's strong as they come, passionate towards driving since she can remember. But what happens when two womaniser - racing drivers make the effort of getting to know Sadie off the track. Will she have to divide her passion to them too?