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How to Live Without You

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Eighteen-year-old Vanessa Brown never had to imagine life without best friend and partner in crime Nick Devanshi...until she had no other choice. A lifetime of friendship, and plans to go to college together, all gone in the blink of an eye, forcing her to take a step back to re-evaluate her own life, figure out how to fill the Nick-shaped void left behind, and make decisions about her own future. The only problem? She's not sure she wants to know what a future without Nick looks like.

But when a list of adventures created by her and Nick surfaces in her bedroom, she finds herself out of her very safe bubble, and joining Nick's favorite indie band on their cross-country tour, crossing off more adventures with each show they play. Suddenly, with the new friends she's made and the memories made along the way, the future doesn't look too scary...until the number of adventures begins to dwindle, and the adventure of a lifetime turns sour. 

Thrust back into the world alone, Vanessa must decide if the strength she found and the pieces she discovered about herself during her weeks with the band will fit in the life she has to return to, and if they don't, whether they'll survive in a world she's only beginning to learn about. She knows the person she wants to become, but does she have the courage to see it through?All Rights Reserved

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Long overdue by natasharich2023

"Do others also have a crush they obsess over for four years, even when he completely ignores them? Probably not... at least not if they're sane." Natalie is thrilled to finally leave high school behind and start a new chapter in her life. She promises herself she won't be the same dumb teenager, obsessing over boys-specifically, one tall basketball player who never even spared her a glance. What began as an intense crush had slowly twisted into self-doubt and resentment over the years, as each ignored glance chipped away at her confidence. Now, she vows to cherish herself more, to be confident, and to never change for anyone else's approval. But what happens when the same guy she grew to hate, after four years of trying and failing to get his attention, ends up at the same university and, for the first time, calls her name? All rights reserved © Natasha Rich All Rights Reserved

Ready For More by TawniaBailey

Being a young girl with everything ready to go in life is what we all want. And it was what Clair wanted, college, a boyfriend and plans for her future. But life has a way of screwing us and it wanted to screw her. Because of one traumatic night, a night that took her pride, friends, happiness and worth. And she was left with depression, loneliness and no one to call a friend. And ya know what? She didn't want them. Because when you get thrown through the fire, you burn. And that was exactly what she was doing. But when a family emergency flops in her lap she realizes she needs to be there for them and it puts her in a gear she wasn't expecting. She reconnects with a man she didn't realize was there for her. And finds a path to the place she wants to be the only question is will she accept it and rise above the flames? 🔹trigger warning this book has traumatic scenes with violence/sexual conduct

Please Believe Me by Beautyinbooksblog

Madison Rosales is not your typical 22- year-old. While everyone her age is out graduating college? She's only getting started. While everyone is out partying? She's out working. While everyone is out dating? She's out taking care of her family. After her father left them, she had no other choice than to become the second parent. Being responsible is the only thing she knows and her family comes before anyone else. Including herself. Until her best friend, Vanessa, suggests she focus on herself for once. To go out and party, meet a man, and fall in love. Except Madison is jaded. Another painful scar she has thanks to her father. Growing up surrounded by toxic relationships has her believing that there is no good man. That is, until one trip to New York has her coming face to face with Maxon Blake. Will he be the one to change her mind? To change the course of her life? Or will he get tired and leave like everyone usually does? **** Maxon Blake is a 24-year-old hotshot Wide Receiver for the New England Patriots who has his own issues with women. After being cheated on, Maxon believes there are no good women in the world. Sleeping around is something he's done for the past three years. That is, until his eyes land on Madison. The moment he sees her, he's a goner. No other woman has grabbed his attention in so long that it scares him. There is just something about Madison that draws him to her that he can't seem to pinpoint. So Maxon sets out on a mission to get closer to Madison and explore their chemistry. Except Madison doesn't seem to care. About him. About anything. Or anyone. But Maxon is relentless. He didn't get to where he was by giving up easily, so he decides to be patient. Give her time and she'll come around. Only, Madison will be staying with him for a week. Will that be enough time to convince her that there is something between them? Will she even believe him? Or will she leave? Forgetting about him like everyone else.

back & better | ✓ by sydneyrgriffin

Annalise Starke knew her mother was going to die. She had gone through that ambiguous loss, mourning someone who was still warm. Though nothing could've prepared her for when the time actually came, or how to deal with becoming 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘮 𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘥. 𓇼 Now, she deals with the pain in silence as she becomes the "new girl" once again as she fulfills her mothers terminal, dying wish for her to return to the states and live with her father and twin brother. Though, she must admit, this title is much better than being 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘮 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥. Adjusting to life in the states is hard, and things are rocky as Annalise tries desperately, grasping at straws, to wrangle the foundations of her life: her sleep schedule, mental health, and social life. Because as much as she wants it to stop, life moves on, time passes, and her with it. Throughout all of the emotional turmoil, with and her childhood best friend, Sylvie Sorren, at her side, her sense of normalcy returns; Suddenly, she can think about the latest Victoria Secret Fashion Show, book release, movies, parties, and even..boys. As she starts up senior year at her old school, she's in for a wild ride as she tries to navigate the halls of a place that's no longer familiar--because, one minute she's fine and healing, and the next...she's taking deep breaths in the janitor's closet and wishing death upon her mother's killer an ocean away. Because while yes, people are made up of their experiences, of the things they love and hate, our pasts don't define us. This is her story. Annalise's. So buckle up, because you're in for a wild ride; this isn't a story you've heard before. 𓇼 rankings: #20 in senior year on 6-16-21 #8 in brothersbestfriend on 6-20-21 #13 in heartfelt on 6-26-21 #1 in junior year on 9-24-21 formerly called "I'm back"

Can't Imagine a Better Life... by JustAnotherSky

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Friendzoned by CapricornOdyssey

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Violet Sunshine by andersonwrites

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