It's Just Business
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Last published Tue, Jul 22, 2014
Grace Jacobs is a 17 year old girl living in a unbelievably screwed up society. She's finally comes of the age where it's time for her to be married off, just like all the other women in the community.
But Gracie isn't as naive as the others. She knows what she wants and this isn't it.
He parents don't care, they'd rather punish their miserable daughter for wanting her own freedoms than dealing with the breaking the rules.
Once Gracie meets Justin, she instantly knows everything is going down hill from there and she'll do anything to get away from the arrangement.
Will Gracie give up and be brainwashed like everyone else or will she be punished for wanting something different for her life?
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It Wasn't Love ✔️
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Consume my broken heart
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Loving Him Was Red
Charlotte doesn't care for rules, for expectations, or for anyone's opinion. She's sharp, unapologetic, and fully in control of her life. Justin? He's from a world that couldn't be more different. He keeps his distance, deliberately staying far away from someone like Charlotte-too unpredictable, too intense. But fate doesn't care about their differences. Something keeps pulling them together, no matter how hard Justin tries to ignore it. Neither of them is willing to back down, yet neither is truly ready for what the other represents. What happens when two people so completely at odds are forced to collide? Neither will reveal their hand, and the answer isn't clear. But this is a game with no rules-just a fight for survival, and the only certainty is that neither of them will be the same when it's over.
The shy girl you once knew
Cheyenne's mother died leaving her with her abusive father, and douche brother. Her life is a living hell, but once her father goes into jail things start to clear up... or so she thought. He best friend Justin is always there for her until the new girl Kai comes along and he gives most of his attention to her. Cheyenne was basically your normal everyday goth/emo/scene/suicidal type of girl until she gets a great offer, will she take it? What will happen to her? Justin has known Cheyenne since diapers, but once the new girl kai comes to town he feels as if he's spent his whole life focusing on one girl when he needs to be open. The thing is he's gay, but refuses to believe it so acts as if he's in love with Cheyenne to make himself feel better. He later realized he couldn't hurt her and decided to play with kai. What happens? Alvin your basic gang leader has been watching Cheyenne since her fighting days. He knows everything about her and everything that goes on with her. He wants her in his gang. He needs her. Will she accept?
His Unwanted Bride ~Editing~
*~* 18+ TW abuse, swearing and adult content in this story. if you do not like it, don't read. *~* When Tabitha's eighteenth birthday came around she thought she was finally free from her abusive stepfather. She planned to pack up her things and run away with her young step sister Clarissa to build a better life for them. She thought with her leaving his home that she would finally be free from it all. However, before she can leave, her stepfather demands that she marry a man she'd never met to settle his debts, otherwise they'd be taking his six year old daughter. Afraid for your stepsister, you comply and are thrust into a curious and frightening new world. Will she find happiness in her new role, or will she be stuck in a loveless marriage? Please note: this is the first draft of this story and once all chapters have been released I will go back and edit the book. Thank you for all of your support, and please don't forget to comment and vote.Complete
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❝ I should've listened to my heart. No matter how hard I've tried to push you away, everything leads back to you. My thoughts, the way my heart flutters rapidly and the emotions I feel when you're around. Everything. What I'm trying to say is...I choose you. ❞ ***** Sophie Wilkins is the shy, nerdy girl that no one really notices in the back of the class. She only talks to one person at Oakleaf High, her best and only friend, Bree Laurel. On one of the last nights of summer break, Sophie is forced to go to a high school party by Bree. She thinks this is just another one of many awful high school parties that's hosted by one of the football jocks at her school, but this party doesn't turn out to be "another typical high school party." While at the party, she catches the eyes of Andrew Dalton, the high school quarterback and most notorious player. Andrew, who's never lost, is dared to make Sophie fall in love with him, but there's one problem. Sophie has promised herself that she will never date any of the guys at Oakleaf High because they all have arrogant personalities that she just can't handle. Although she's successfully managed to keep a low profile her entire high school life, she suddenly starts to find herself constantly being brought into situations with Andrew. Will Sophie be able to keep the promise she made to herself? Or will she fall for the player's charms? Will Andrew be able to win the heart of Sophie Wilkins without giving Sophie his? What will happen when Sophie learns it all started with a dare? Started 6/4/18 Completed 9/28/18 #72 in coming of age #9 in undiscoveredgems #2 in dare #4 in teenComplete
His To Break
A girl stolen from her world. A man shaped by blood and vengeance. A marriage bound in shadows. Celia thought the worst thing was losing her freedom. But the longer she stays in the Vitale mansion, the more she realizes- what terrifies her most isn't Dante's power. It's the way he looks at her like she's his only salvation. And the more she resists..... the more her heart betrays her. Sometimes, the most dangerous thing isn't being trapped.... It's starting to want the one holding the key.
"One year. That's all it'll take. In this marriage, I'll make your life a living hell. You'll hate every second of it, and by the end, you'll regret even knowing my name." "My life's already a mess, Charlotte. Not sure what more you can do to top it. But go on, give it your best shot. Just try not to fall in love with me while you're at it, yeah?" "And now, you may kiss the bride." the officiant declared, sealing the deal. __________________________________________ June Hayes is just another corporate worker-long hours at the office, late-night drinks with friends, and stumbling through her twenties with a mix of chaos and charm. But beneath her confident exterior lies a secret she's fought to keep hidden-a mountain of debt and a past she'd do anything to forget. When her carefully guarded world crumbles, June is faced with an impossible choice: agree to a marriage contract with Charlotte Rutherford, a cold, calculating heiress she's never met, or risk losing everything. The terms are clear-stay married for one year, or until her crushing loans are paid off. ---- Charlotte Rutherford, the CEO of a powerful magazine empire, had her life meticulously planned, right down to her upcoming marriage to Sophie Harper. But her father's ultimatum shattered those plans, forcing her into an arranged marriage with a woman she knows nothing about. As her world unravels, Charlotte must now face a future she never chose. What started as a simple transaction soon becomes something far more complicated. With power, pride, and unanticipated emotions at play, the line between obligation and something deeper begins to blur. The forced marriage they both dreaded might just change them in ways they never imagined. One contract. One year. One question: what if one year isn't enough?
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