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Time 1h 32m

CarissaAtrianty

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**LONGLIST OF 2020 EPIGRAM BOOKS FICTION PRIZE**
  
  21-year-old Gianna "Gigi" Woodsen is enrolled in a prestigious study abroad program in Berlin, Germany. Everything seems perfect but Gigi never feels quite fulfilled. She yearns for something more.
  
  One fateful night, a mysterious email leads her to crossing paths with Claude Dupont, a French photographer. When Claude invites Gigi on a spontaneous trip to Paris, she sees it as a chance to escape from her monotonous life. It's an offer she can't refuse.
  
  The two find themselves in unlikely situations that prompt them to pull unthinkable acts, one after another. The journey has been nothing but a thrill ride, except, danger looms at every corner. Claude is also keeping a secret of his own. But unveiling his true motivation to Gigi may put their bond to the test.
  
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Daughters of the King (Completed) by Purplejeans

{WATTYS 2020 WINNER} {FEATURED BOOK} Paris, 1663. 500 girls selected by King Louis XIV embark on a journey across the seas from their homeland. Each is given a dowry, and the expectation that they are to marry a French settler, in order to increase the population of New France. They are the historic Daughters of the King, or "les filles du roi." Eighteen-year-old Celeste Dubois is a free-spirited, educated and headstrong girl. She comes from a wealthy Parisian family that has squandered their money and is subsequently forced to journey to New France. However, Celeste doesn't plan on marrying a complete stranger. She hopes to use the dowry and the free voyage as a way to escape the poverty and social ranks of Paris. Matters are complicated when against her will, she falls in love. Romantic, kind and stunningly beautiful Lorraine Leblanc is a girl from a large family with children to spare. Unlike Celeste, she happily dreams of the day she will meet her future husband in New France. When she marries a mysterious widower with two young children of his own and still reeling after his broken heart, she realizes that married life isn't all she had hoped it would be, and begins to question her new husband's complicated past. - Wattpad Picks Blast to the Future Past list 2018 - The 50 Best Wattpad Stories of 2018/19 by Design Wizard - 2018 Youngblood Awards Winner (Romance) - 2018 True North Awards 2nd place for Historical Fiction and 2nd place Truly Canadian special category award - Featured by Wattpad Historical Fiction profile under Kings, Courtships and Empires, Young Adult Fiction profile under Love, Actually and Romance profile under Time will Tell *Please be aware that since this book covers the colonial period, it does contain sensitive themes of racism and violence that readers will find disturbing. There are resources at the back of the book that prompt further learning in the Historical Notes section.*

Dark Shadow (Book 1 in DARKNESS DUOLOGY) by SAMiAMiz

*COMPLETE* For Gigi Gomez meeting the person you are to spend the rest of your life with is supposed to be an instantaneous romance. Or at least that was what she was told. So when Gigi meets the 'love of her life' and finds out he's in love with someone else, it hits her. Hard. Running away is not an option. Gigi finds herself staying and taking whatever pain heads her way because a secret she and her family have been keeping for half of Gigi's life and the sudden appearance of a psychotic she-wolf makes Gigi realize there are more serious matters to dwell on than a broken heart. A danger is coming to her home and Gigi's secret is on the verge of exposure but that may be the only way to save herself... and everyone else. ***WARNING: MATURE CONTENT: LANGUAGE, SEXUAL SCENES, VIOLENCE***

Love, Dad | ✔️ by EvelynHail

|CROSSROADS x LEAP YEAR | Eighteen-year-old April Lewis flees her troubled home, desperate to escape her emotionally distant, controlling mom, and seek out her dad. Little does she know a chance encounter with her classmate will take her on a cross-country ride: a journey that will change April's life forever. A venture that will lead her down a path of self-discovery and unexpected love. *** When eighteen-year-old April Lewis' mom walks around like a zombie, evades all attempts to talk and controls her every move, April decides she's had enough. She leaves home one warm summer evening with nothing but a yellow backpack filled with her coveted dad's letters he's been sending her for the past months, and some bare necessities. She's determined to seek him out and go live with him down on the West Coast, where he has a temporary job. The last thing April expects is almost being hit by a car. The owner of the vehicle? Her classmate, Dave Rivera, a troubled boy whom she almost never talked to before, and who can't be more different than her. After making sure April is just a little banged-up, Dave strikes a deal with her: he'll help her get to the West Coast free of charge, as long as she doesn't report him to the cops. The two embark upon a road trip from NY to LA, navigating through stunning landscapes and meeting a colorful cast of characters. While sharing life stories and exchanging experiences, armed with the wisdom from her Dad's letters, April and Dave discover that they are a lot more alike than they originally thought. The journey slowly becomes more important than the destination, and their path takes an unexpected turn when a shocking secret comes to light. © 2024 EvelynHail Exclusively on Wattpad Based on prompt 4! Which is (I shan't leave ye hanging :P): "When life gives you balloons, you fly up into the sky."

Don't Go Into The Woods by Angelsarefromheaven

Rebellious 17 year old Savannah King believes she has her life all figured out. After finishing high school, leave home and her mom, who she calls by her name - CoCo. She believes thoroughly that the only person she ever needed was her beloved father who tragically passed when she was still too young and far from ready to let him go. Ever since than she always felt alone, becoming accustomed to not needing anyone in her life for very long periods of time or not at all. As far as she cares, the more alone she is, the better. That is till the fateful night she accidentally gets caught sneaking into the home of her stepfather, semi intoxicated after a night of partying. Savannah is forced to attend an old boarding school in another town as her mother's way of trying to save her destructive daughter. Savannah's life as she knows it will never be the same again after her encounter with a young man called Dimitri who she cannot seem to stay away from no matter how hard she tries. The feeling seems to be mutual as he is there at almost every corner. It doesn't take long for Savannah to fall crazily in love with Dimitri whilst at the same time becoming aware of the urban legends of the woods surrounding the school and town she has been sent to. The fact that the woods are off limits and not allowed to be entered, only intrigues Savannah's interest even more. But little does she know, Dimitri knows more then what he is letting on. Are the woods merely woods? Or is there more to it then meets the eye? What does Dimitri know which he is refusing to tell Savannah? Why is she constantly being warned to stay away from the woods? Can urban legends be true? Will their love survive the truth? All questions are answered in this different take on love, friendship and the journey to discovering the truth, yourself and what is worth living and fighting for.

Fated To Love You by flwrsdaisy

For 23 years old woman, Gia Florence went through lots of breaks up and she never been in a relationship for more than six months. All because she ends up being cheated or any other reason. She always thinking of a fairytale where the princess meets her prince charming and they live happily ever after but didn't find the right guy to be her prince charming yet until one day, she encounters Lucas Santiago who also her father's business client. She had this feeling that he is different from any of her ex and wants to get to know him. She tries various ways to get his attention but it's hard than her thought. So, she gains all her courage and tries again and again. ***** I waited for a few rings before he picks it up. "Hey Lucas, it's me, Gia," I said. "Yes, I know it's you, Miss Florence. What do you want?" He asks. "You save my number?" I ask to ignore his question. "Even if I didn't save your number, I'd probably already memorize your number because this is not the first time you call me. So, what do you want from me, Miss Florence? I am busy right now," "Come on, it's weekend. Stop working on the weekend, will you? Take a rest and enjoy the weekend." "If you don't have anything important to say, then bye." "Wait! Don't hang up yet." "Yes?" He asks and I know he annoyed right now. "Can you accompany me for dinner tonight?" I ask hoping he will agree. "No." With that, he hangs up. I look at the screen and sigh. ***** Wants to know what happens? Give it a shot! It will be a roller coaster love story but also it is worth it to read it.

An Orphic Love by nala_ontheweekends_

**DISCLAIMER: This probably won't be up for more than a month lol. I don't write on here anymore, I just want ideas for this :) ** THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 31, 4:00 AM Mercedes isn't in the mood for pretty much anything besides her comfort murder mystery books movies and spending time with her best friends. Especially not after her boyfriend cheats on her. More importantly, since her brother just got falsely accused of murder. Saying that she has a lot on her plate is an understatement. She has a five-course meal, that's getting harder and harder to swallow. Dario is just trying to keep himself together for as long as possible. Remembering to breathe and to put on a smile for his siblings takes up enough mind space, not to mention the fact that he's in his senior year and he has absolutely no clue what he's supposed to do with his life after high school. But then, on a roller coaster of a field trip, Mercedes and Dario find themselves at the same gas station, on the same Thursday, at 4 AM. Somehow, against all odds, they bond almost immediately. Soon, they find themselves on an adventure of a lifetime, still barely managing to get by. They don't know much about the future. But they can hope that they will be included in each other's. TW: toxic relationshop, ED, mentions of suicide and depression

Beware of Bad Boy by tashiboo12345

THE BAD BOY Before I met Gianna, I'd thought I was living life to the fullest, wild and carefree. Now that I had her in my life I understood what it really meant to feel alive. THE GIRL Until I met Caleb, I wasn't sure beauty existed on my inside. With him in my life, I not only saw that beauty to my core, but also in my world around me. Gianna has everything going for her, beauty, popularity and the jock boyfriend to match. Too bad it all makes her miserable. Living her life based on other peoples' expectations isn't making her happy. She has only one escape and she guards that secret life fiercely. Caleb has everything he wants, the freedom to do as he likes and plenty of opportunities to do it. With a revolving door of girls in and out of his life, he has no interest in getting tied down. Kicked out of another school, his mom sends him to live with his dad. Gianna hates her new stepbrother on sight. Caleb thinks she's a hollow beauty. Then he finds out her secret and uses it to get to know the real her. Changing who he is forever.

NOCEUR ౨ৎ H.S by anqelhs

⭒THIS CONTAINS MATURE & EXPLICIT CONTENT⋆ REWRITING!! pls read warnings before reading. In of the summer of 2024, Maxine Isabella Devlin, a misunderstood girl with dreams of making her voice heard, seeks on a thrilling journey with her best friends, Narcissa, Xaviar, and Polly soon to be called her bandmates. Their fun takes an unexpected turn when they cross paths with Noceur, a notorious alternative rock band, at the onset of their American Sleepless tour. While being around the group wanting fun, new beginnings, and the freedom to be wild, the four soon finds themselves entangled in the band's tumultuous world. Sex, money, drugs, and a web of highly organized crime-this band is tangled in a world far more dangerous that no super fans could ever make rumors of. Harry Styles, the enigmatic and ruthless lead singer of Noceur, sets his sights on Maxine as he knows she's the curious bright hearted one. He quickly recognizes the raw talent in her songs, sensing she could soon rise to stardom. But Harry's intentions are far from pure and not even a little bit of kindness. He stuck with making decisions on what to do with her, contemplating whether to manipulate her into the perilous glitz of dark Hollywood or to keep her from the path she seems destined to walk alone unaware. It's all about catching those childhood dreams so that many eyes could turn to the one who achieved them well. As tensions rise and secrets unfold, Maxine's journey becomes a high-stakes game of ambition, danger, and heart-pounding choices. For herself, for him, for who, for what? STARTED originally: August 22nd, 2021 ENDED originally: December 24th, 2022 RESTARTED: Dec 17th 2024

In the Shadow of Paris by Elan254

Genre: Contemporary Romance Setting: Paris, FranceMain Characters:Sophia Bennett: A successful but overworked architect from New York. Recently single after a long-term relationship ends, she travels to Paris for a solo vacation, hoping to rediscover herself.Julien Moreau: A talented but struggling artist who left a corporate job to pursue his dream of painting. He's charming, with a complicated past and a strained relationship with his wealthy family.Plot Summary: Sophia arrives in Paris with a plan: relax, explore, and forget about work and her recent breakup. She's determined not to let anything distract her from her self-imposed healing journey. But on her first day, she gets lost in the winding streets and ends up at a small art gallery, where she meets Julien.Julien is everything she didn't expect: carefree, living for the moment, and deeply passionate about his art. The two hit it off, and what starts as a casual friendship quickly turns into something more. As they navigate their growing feelings, they each have to confront their fears: for Sophia, it's the fear of losing control and getting hurt again; for Julien, it's the fear of failing and not living up to the expectations of those around him.Amidst the romantic backdrop of Paris, they must decide if what they have is just a fleeting holiday romance or the start of something lasting.

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Daughters of the King (Completed)

{WATTYS 2020 WINNER} {FEATURED BOOK} Paris, 1663. 500 girls selected by King Louis XIV embark on a journey across the seas from their homeland. Each is given a dowry, and the expectation that they are to marry a French settler, in order to increase the population of New France. They are the historic Daughters of the King, or "les filles du roi." Eighteen-year-old Celeste Dubois is a free-spirited, educated and headstrong girl. She comes from a wealthy Parisian family that has squandered their money and is subsequently forced to journey to New France. However, Celeste doesn't plan on marrying a complete stranger. She hopes to use the dowry and the free voyage as a way to escape the poverty and social ranks of Paris. Matters are complicated when against her will, she falls in love. Romantic, kind and stunningly beautiful Lorraine Leblanc is a girl from a large family with children to spare. Unlike Celeste, she happily dreams of the day she will meet her future husband in New France. When she marries a mysterious widower with two young children of his own and still reeling after his broken heart, she realizes that married life isn't all she had hoped it would be, and begins to question her new husband's complicated past. - Wattpad Picks Blast to the Future Past list 2018 - The 50 Best Wattpad Stories of 2018/19 by Design Wizard - 2018 Youngblood Awards Winner (Romance) - 2018 True North Awards 2nd place for Historical Fiction and 2nd place Truly Canadian special category award - Featured by Wattpad Historical Fiction profile under Kings, Courtships and Empires, Young Adult Fiction profile under Love, Actually and Romance profile under Time will Tell Please be aware that since this book covers the colonial period, it does contain sensitive themes of racism and violence that readers will find disturbing. There are resources at the back of the book that prompt further learning in the Historical Notes section.