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It Had To Be You

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Time 3h 17m

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Ellie Washington thought that life was pretty normal; graduating from college and deciding to pursue a writing career in Australia was everything she could have ever dreamed of. While she realizes that she cannot write full-time without a job to get her started, Ellie picks up a full-time position as an assistant to Lucas Gabriel, a recent college grad who runs his father's company in Melbourne. Ellie realizes that Lucas' privilege and partying is enough of a handful, until Lucas' father prompts him to step up if he wants to keep his position, which makes Lucas realize that he can't step up to the plate without Ellie's guidance and mature nature. There is also the never-ending feud between Lucas and his former classmate, Alex Michaels, who threatens to turn Ellie's life into a complete nightmare after taking an interest in her to get back at Lucas.

Can Ellie and Lucas put their hatred for each other aside to help each other break-free from their past?All Rights Reserved

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Incision of the Heart ✓ by PerfectlyPortable

In the ruthless and competitive atmosphere of Harvard's premed program, two fierce academic rivals are unexpectedly thrust together at Johns Hopkins Hospital. *** Emily Carter, a determined and ambitious premed student, has meticulously constructed walls around her heart, built from years of personal disappointment and the relentless pursuit of perfection. In stark contrast, Liam Grant, a brilliant but overconfident competitor, conceals his insecurities behind a facade of charm and the heavy weight of familial expectations. As they are compelled to collaborate in the high-stakes environment of the hospital, the tension between them begins to shift. However, as their relationship intensifies, doubts begin to creep in, threatening to unravel the fragile tapestry they've woven together. They are faced with a critical decision: will they take the leap of faith to embrace love, risk everything they have worked for, or will they retreat into the safety of their separate worlds? The stakes have never been higher, and the path ahead is fraught with uncertainty.

Tell Me How It Ends by little_duquetter

I kissed him. I slept next to him. I thought maybe, for once, this would go somewhere. Instead, he blocked me. Sage wasn't supposed to fall for Alex. He was a distraction. A hookup. A maybe-I'll-regret-this-but-who-cares kind of night. But somewhere between cheap beer and his stupid smile, she started to feel safe with him. Seen. Like maybe she wasn't too much. Then he disappeared. No explanation. No goodbye. Just silence where he used to be. Now Sage is trying to move forward-drinking too much, overthinking everything, and rewriting the story in her head just to make it hurt less. Meanwhile, Alex is unraveling. And every chapter takes us further back through the mess he made. Told in dual timelines-Sage moving forward, Alex spiraling in reverse- Tell Me How It Ends is a story about almosts, unspoken apologies, and the kind of love that leaves you wondering if you were ever enough TRIGGER WARNING: Drugs, depression, Borderline Personality Disorder POV, Bi-Polar Disorder POV, sex, and language

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Forbidden Kiss | Spicy Romantic Thriller ✅ by anneperaltanovels

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All The Things We Lost ✔ by originalverbivore

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Out of the Blue by KVMoore

Ellie Newcombe, the sensible daughter of a humble hotelier, is forced to acknowledge emotions she's kept buried for years when the man who represents the pain of her past saunters back into her life and challenges all her plans. *** Ellie thought she was happy with where her life was headed. She was going to graduate university, take over the family business, and make her father proud. When Ellie's best friend introduces her to the drummer of Eastern University's top band, she realises the guy she's been ogling in the campus café for the past two years is someone she already knows. By no fault of his own, Justin Hart represents the pain Ellie has kept buried for years. She shouldn't want him; she couldn't want him! Not when spending time with him meant betraying her father. But will Justin, with those gorgeous blue eyes and that all-knowing smirk, be the piece of the puzzle she didn't know she was missing? Or will he be the force that brings her whole world crumbling down?

$The Promotion {Editing} by _xxAMxx$

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Walker Scobell and Jasmine Jones have been rivals since the moment they stepped into the spotlight. Both rising stars in Hollywood, their love-hate dynamic has fueled years of internet gossip, on-set tension, and viral red-carpet moments. But when Walker finds himself in a PR disaster that threatens his career, he turns to the one person he swore he'd never ask for help-Jasmine. Jasmine has every reason to say no. Walker is arrogant, infuriating, and the last person she wants to spend time with. But when her own public image takes a hit, she realizes that a mutually beneficial arrangement might not be the worst idea. The plan is simple: pretend to be a couple, fool the media, and clean up their reputations. But the more time they spend faking it-grinning through interviews, holding hands for the cameras, and staging "candid" moments-the more the lines between acting and reality blur. Suddenly, every lingering glance and stolen touch feels a little too real. Jasmine is convinced Walker is playing a role. Walker isn't sure when pretending turned into something more. And with the world watching their every move, they'll have to figure out if their love story is just another performance-or the real thing. ⚠️Underage drinking⚠️ ⚠️Making out⚠️ ⚠️Suggestive dialogue⚠️

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Testing The Waters by JaylynnWadsworth

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Incision of the Heart ✓

In the ruthless and competitive atmosphere of Harvard's premed program, two fierce academic rivals are unexpectedly thrust together at Johns Hopkins Hospital. *** Emily Carter, a determined and ambitious premed student, has meticulously constructed walls around her heart, built from years of personal disappointment and the relentless pursuit of perfection. In stark contrast, Liam Grant, a brilliant but overconfident competitor, conceals his insecurities behind a facade of charm and the heavy weight of familial expectations. As they are compelled to collaborate in the high-stakes environment of the hospital, the tension between them begins to shift. However, as their relationship intensifies, doubts begin to creep in, threatening to unravel the fragile tapestry they've woven together. They are faced with a critical decision: will they take the leap of faith to embrace love, risk everything they have worked for, or will they retreat into the safety of their separate worlds? The stakes have never been higher, and the path ahead is fraught with uncertainty.