"I wanted to hate him. I wanted to walk away without a second thought. But how do you forget someone who still lingers in your every breath?" Kate thought she was finally free. Three years of a cold, loveless marriage to Dev-her arrogant, emotionally distant husband-had left her shattered. Now, with divorce on the horizon, she should be relieved. But when circumstances force them to live under the same roof again, she realizes something is different. Dev isn't the same man who once ignored her existence. He watches her now, his eyes filled with something she can't quite name. Regret? Possession? Something deeper? Dev always believed he never wanted this marriage. But as Kate pulls away, he's gripped by an unfamiliar panic. What if letting her go was his biggest mistake? What if, deep down, he never truly wanted her to leave? Dev - "I believed you'd stand by me, even when I couldn't be there for you. I was wrong-you deserve better. I'll grow, I'll change, but I refuse to lose you." Trapped between past wounds and an uncertain future, Kate and Dev are forced to confront the emotions they've buried for years. But is it too late for second chances? Or were their vows never meant to be broken? A gripping tale of love, heartbreak, and the undeniable pull of fate. Will they fight for each other... or walk away forever?

I've often thought about death, wondering what you see before it all goes dark. My brain takes me to my parents, did they feel pain, confusion, fear perhaps? In this moment there is nothing that I would change, meeting him, not knowing what I know now. I have the peace and calmness knowing there is magic in this world filling the void in my heart. Izzy York lives in a small town and thrives in it. She is a veterinarian caring for the towns large and small animals. Izzy hasn't given much thought about finding love, she hasn't given much thought into her future at all. In walks James with the feeling she knows him from somewhere before but cannot place where. Things become intense quickly, her feelings for him soar like a firework, but in the back of her mind something feels off. James has a secret and Izzy fears it ties in with her past. Izzy hasn't a clue what story is about to unfold... This will be part of a series My White Wolf --- Coming Soon

"you're no one to me", his words echoed in my ears but what was it all when he kissed me; merely an illusion? It felt so real and lively. "...and just so you know, you're not allowed to leave this job until or before 6 months", he flung the contract papers in the air. I had signed the papers, the terms and conditions clearly meant that I was supposed to work for his company and had no right to leave it until his consent. "Leave my cabin for now", he ordered as he turned behind. ********** Amanda Waters is your typical College student who happens to face a lot of financial difficulties and as a result, is made to earn a living. She's blunt, She's sensitive but she is also accompanied by two of her best friends in this story: Gina Sullivan and Francis Rutherfold. The enterprise which she works in is different, very different. In fact, the 'CEO' is not just another Happy go lucky male lead of the company. Aaron Reynolds- Rude, Arrogant, Harsh, and Stubborn. He's what they call an eccedentesiast. They say that a person who defines negative adjectives has a lot more inside them, the darkness in that person may overrule all the Positiveness. Well, with Aaron, it's hard to say. But...What if Amanda already had a face-off with 'The CEO' before working in his firm? What if she had already drawn a thick line of hate? What if egos of the same level collide? What then? True Love? More like an illusion! An illusion that poses a life threat. An illusion with the ability to make you believe in non-existent things such as; fairies, demons, fate, and even destiny! Ironic is it not? What we as humans happen to rely on.

'Strings' Series - Book 1 of 2! Complete! Sequel - Tied - is currently in progress and half-posted! A drunken one-night stand becomes a secret summer no-strings fling between a reformed party-girl, Emily, heir to a rich and well-known family, and Nathan, a less fortunate mysterious man with a dark past. However, it begins the same night her past love, Dean, comes back in her life and complicates her feelings and her new romance. Their arrangement quickly becomes a tangled web of strings, confusing everything. But will Nathan's jealously and secrets ruin everything before it really begins? Will Emily and Nathan admit their deeper feelings for each other before Dean gets in the way? Have they become too bonded before hidden secrets threaten everything that is about to crumble down? 'Strings' follows Emily's life over the course of the summer as she navigates her new and old relationships, tries to hide Nathan from those closest to her and the tabloids, and as she discovers secrets and lies that make her question everything she knows. It will be a jam-packed summer of fun, romance, and drama... Started: August 2020 Finished: March 2021 (Book 2 in progress!) Status: Completed but being edited Milestones: First 1,000 reads: Jan 31, 2021 First 5,000 reads: Mar 7, 2021 First 10,000 reads: Apr 18, 2021 First 20,000 reads: June 10, 2021 First 50,000 reads: February 1, 2024 :) #1 in #summerromance: Feb 8, 2021

*First in the Fire Whiskey series* 'What if I was making the wrong choice again, picking the bad guy over the steady and reliable one? Because as I lay there in Steve's arms thinking about Brad, this became a very real choice...and the choice slowly become a decision. No matter how I looked at the situation, I wasn't shaking these new feelings. I had chosen Brad without meaning to, and laying with Steve suddenly felt wrong. Very, very, wrong. Like I was cheating, but he was the one I was engaged to!' Paige accidentally discovers love the way it was meant to be with her fiance's ex-best friend as she pushes for them to reconcile the past, but the two seem destined to be star-crossed lovers as the unforeseen keeps Steve in her life. Brad is quiet, mysterious, always in control. His calming presence spreads through her soul like fire whiskey does in her body. Steve is steadfast, morally upright, dedicated, and simple. She is also haunted by her traumatic history with Jay, and struggles to move beyond the abuse he put her through, which is affecting her relationship with Brad. Paige wrestles with self-doubt, self-destruction, working through trauma, PTSD, grief, and loss. She is a beautiful and talented singer, with a charming and sweet personality, and encompasses a huge capacity for love in spite of how broken she has been. Content Warning: This book contains mature content and potential triggers including sex, domestic violence, miscarriage, suicide attempt, PTSD, depression, violence, and cheating. Published on Wattpad November 2021

🖤🖤🖤 A Dark Mafia Romance In the heart of Los Angeles' criminal underworld, where power is won through bloodshed and loyalty is everything, Lucas Sullivan is a man torn between duty and desire. As the heir to the powerful Sullivan crime family, he has spent his life upholding the legacy his father built, but deep down, he longs for something more-something beyond the violence, betrayals, and endless war. Natalia Vega is everything Lucas should avoid. Fierce, cunning, and dangerously beautiful, she's a rising star in a rival mafia crew, determined to carve out her own place in a world dominated by men. Her mission is clear: take down the Sullivan family and secure her position at the top. But when she crosses paths with Lucas, an undeniable spark ignites between them-one that neither of them can resist, even as it threatens to consume them both. Their love is forbidden, their loyalties are tested, and the deeper they fall for each other, the higher the stakes become. As their affair intensifies, so does the war between their families, forcing them to make an impossible choice: betray the people who made them or risk losing each other forever. In a world where trust is a luxury and love is a weakness, Lucas and Natalia must navigate the deadly game they've become entangled in. But in the shadows of crime and passion, can love truly survive, or will it be the very thing that destroys them? "Love in Shadows" is a gripping, high-stakes mafia romance filled with passion, betrayal, and the dark allure of forbidden love 🖤🖤🖤

Hannah Janderowski's life is complicated. Heading home for her brother's wedding begins a new chapter in her life when she meets a new friend of the family. Shane Bartholomew was nothing but nosy, pushy, and someone who managed to hug her tight enough, that all her shattered pieces melted back together. Just when things seem to be on track, everything goes haywire when she finds herself standing in the middle of the roadway and a car is heading right for her. Waking up to nothing familiar, Hannah goes to the one person who fixes everything. When she arrives at Shane's house, there is a for sale sign in the yard and no one has lived there in five years. Now, she must find out what is wrong with her. Thinking she's losing her mind, Hannah is at the police station when Shane comes to take her home. This time, he is baring a wedding ring on his left hand. And the last Hannah knew, he wasn't married. Since the accident, everything is out of place and she's more lost now than ever. What was familiar is no longer. And what is wrong is right. Can Hannah figure this out before it's too late? Or is there a whole part of her life that is long gone? ​

She is breaking free from a bad relationship. He is determined to build a life in country-town Australia. Can they both find what they are looking for? Bec Williams moves in with her sister after leaving her controlling entrepreneur-boyfriend. She knows it won't be for long - just until she gets her career in photography on track. She doesn't want to give up her dreams for anything, or anyone, including the handsome High School English Teacher, Mr Anderson. Ryan Anderson thinks he has his life in order after a divorce. When he intervenes between Bec and her ex, things begin to heat up for Ryan, and he is forced to confront his romantic urges and his goals in life. As Bec's ambitions become clearer and Ryan questions his painful past, the two must decide whether or not to take a chance on their future together. But, will Bec's manipulative ex let her go unpunished for leaving him? Start reading 'Taking Chances' to discover the beautiful world of Brooksdale today! Hi! JD Rosewood here. This is my first sweet-romance and I'm really excited to be on Wattpad! I'd love to get your thoughts on the story. I really wanted to write a story where the main characters take charge of their lives. But, I didn't want to simply flip the age-old stereotype of boy rescues girl/girl rescues boy. I wanted a heroine and hero that pull themselves out of trouble and are not dependent on each other for salvation. I'd love to hear your thoughts on whether I achieved that or not! Sincerely, JD

[ONC 2024 Shortlister] When turning back isn't an option, what does it take to delve into the unknown? After a troubled upbringing in the foster care system, Gemma Haywood is used to switching homes. Her latest destination is Milnhome, the rural town where her runaway brother Jacob has resurfaced after five years of silence. With its distant location, picturesque countryside setting, and the chance to reconnect with her only living family, Milnhome carries all the hallmarks of a fresh start. Yet the move isn't the new beginning that Gemma hopes for. Jacob is nowhere to be seen when she arrives, and it doesn't take long for Gemma's search to turn up her brother's dead body. The news sends shockwaves through the quiet community, exposing deep tensions between the town's residents and the private security company Jacob worked for. And when Gemma digs into her brother's life looking for answers, she uncovers signs of a worrying conspiracy that threatens Milnhome's whole future. With every step, Gemma descends further into danger. What made Jacob reach out to her after so many years apart? Why did he keep her a secret from the locals? And as new friends and old mysteries spring up around the town in equal measure, can Gemma find herself a home between these hills? *** Written for #ONC2024. 13. "Every family has that one member of whom no one speaks, and that's you." 27. "Sometimes love is what drives you to take your next breath. Other times, it's revenge."

When Vanessa Adler took on the position of being Aaron Huxley's assistant two years ago she didn't realize how forever her life would change when things started to spark between her and her boss, when her daily smiles finally start doing something to the grumpy man...she feels her heart flip at the thought that her wanting to make people happy was worth it in the end, Because he was worth it in the end. Lines start to blur between the two, and she soon realizes the grump she's become so used to seeing has a very big heart, and he realizes the ray of sunshine he's so drawn to isn't as happy as she makes herself. Secrets are shared, hearts are shattered, but love will concur all. ☽☀︎︎☽☀︎︎☽☀︎︎☽☀︎︎☽☀︎︎☽ 'One second I'm too stunned to speak by his kindness The next second I cup his cheeks and kiss him I'm kissing Aaron I'm kissing my boss Shit I'm gonna get fired The minute I pull apart realizing it is so wrong for a boss and assistant to kiss, he pulls his lips back to mine to deepen the kiss' ☽☀︎︎☽☀︎︎☽☀︎︎☽☀︎︎☽☀︎︎☽ "I love you my moon" I whispered looking up at him "I love you my sunshine" he gives me a warm smile "Forever?" I whisper "And always" he nods ( Cover & banners are by _navyblueee_) thanks, A MILLION to her!! ❤️‍🔥pretty fast-paced in the beginning- but remember they have known each other for 2 years and there's build-up not shown from 2 years ago, etc❤️‍🔥 There will be his Pov (just a tiny bit later in the book) # 1 in amor # 1 in Aaron # 1 in diary # 1 in journal