Unexpected
- Reads 337,508
- Votes 13,549
- Parts 25
Complete Fri, Jan 2, 20153h 58m
For recent law school grad Charlotte Maxwell, real life has never been so good. On a post-graduation vacation with her best friend, the last thing Charlie is thinking about is meeting anyone: all she's looking to do is eat, drink, and get some sun (although not necessarily in that order). After three stressful years of focusing on school, Charlie's long overdue for some relaxation and she intends on maximizing every moment of this trip...by doing absolutely nothing.
What she doesn't expect on her perfect vacation is to meet the perfect guy. Alex is smart, funny, and handsome. Despite their different backgrounds - Charlie is from a Midwestern middle class family while Alex is a wealthy Brit - their chemistry is undeniable. Charlie's not exactly the vacation fling kind of girl, but figures she can make an exception in Alex's case.
But is Alex really too good to be true? What if the only souvenir Charlie brings back from her vacation is a broken heart?
xoxo
Steph
All Rights Reserved
#230
holiday
Join the largest storytelling communityGet personalized story recommendations, save your favourites to your library, and comment and vote to grow your community.
You may also like
Falling For The Smiths
Catherine was about to say something, but the office door flew open. I let out a breath of relief. Grabbing Daphne's arm, I led us towards the opened door. I pushed her in, and was about to follow, when Mathew caught my eye. He was watching me, his grey eyes locked with my green ones, until I hastily broke the contact and disappeared into the office. ★★★ Tessa Parker is starting her junior year in high school, desperate to keep her head down and pass through the year unnoticed like she usually does. But not this time. On the first day back, she unintentionally brews up more tension between herself and her childhood enemy, Catherine Jameson. The cause of the tension? Aaron and Mathew. Aaron and Mathew Smith, Whitewater High's very own golden brothers. One being nothing like the other. Aaron, the outgoing, badass, popular player. The captain of the football team. The hottest boy in school. Dating the hottest girl in school. Mathew, the introverted, silent, mysterious poet. The lead singer of the most trending band in town. The heart-throb of the school. Still single, as he has no interest in any girl - till now, that is. On the first day back, Tessa is asked to tutor kids for her French class, and in return she'll get $50 for every session. Obviously, she accepts. But fate has its own plans. When she's stuck with mentoring two brothers that she hasn't talked to in years, will she be able to keep her defenses up? Or will she end up falling for the Smiths? --- *DESCRIPTION MAY CHANGE OVER THE COURSE OF THE BOOK* --- © All Rights Reserved, 2017Complete
Employed Epoch Of Alex Brook | Book 1| Humor-Romance (Completed)
"So, let me get this straight. You stomped all over his paperwork?" She started. "Not intentionally, but yes," I confirmed it. "Threw a drink in his face?" She added. "Expensive red wine." I described. "Rammed into his car with yours deliberately?" she counted on her third finger. "Um...I'm not proud of that one," I said cringing. "And called him offensive names?" She ended the list and I winced. "Twice." I specified. "And you're still alive?" She blinked, looking genuinely surprised. "Geez, don't be dramatic or anything..." I frowned at her hyperbolic statement. "Maybe he's keeping you around to get revenge." She suggested. Possible. I wouldn't put it past him. "I didn't know alright!" I exclaimed. "Let's hope that excuse is acceptable.." She was merely amused. "Working with my new boss is going to be a piece of work." ** Synopsis: When the CEO of Signature Heights: Jensen Black, and a stubborn employee: Alexandra Brook, clash, it's a battle of wits & a war of perseverance. They are both dead set on making each other's lives hell, but when the story progresses they just might learn that first impressions could be deceiving. As circumstances reveal their true selves and opinions change, things could get complicated especially when suddenly feelings get involved. Who would be the first to concede? Maybe it's not that simple to forgive your archnemesis and maybe it'll result in some hilarious consequences... ** Book 1 of a two-part series (completed).High Rankings: # Funny, # Humor, # Comedy, # Romance, #Billionaire Amazing book, I adore your writing style, and I really enjoyed these characters and story -Reader Fantastic story, believably flawed characters and deft humour makes for a very engaging read, I could barely put it down to feed my children -Reader **Complete
The Reluctant Roadtripper (A Romantic Comedy)
AMBY AWARDS TOP PICK 2024❤️ I can only see half of his face, reflected in the mirror at the front of the bus, and part of that is obscured by the peak of the black company-branded cap he's wearing. But I can see enough to glean that there's a strong jaw covered in scruff. A wide mouth that looks like it would be prone to smiling. He's wearing glasses with trendy light tortoiseshell frames, and I can't quite discern the colour of his eyes from my position . . . but some weird intuition is telling me that they'll be hazel, and I wonder when my brain is going to catch up. Because I *know* him, don't I? I'm almost certain of it. And he seems to know me, too. Or at least he thinks he does. The way he's glancing over at me lets me in on that. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mirren Shepherd has *many* pet peeves. Top of the list, though? Staycations . . . And surprises. So when her girls' trip abroad is cancelled at the last minute and she finds herself roped into a minibus tour of Northern Scotland instead, she isn't remotely happy. And when she finds out who their guide is . . . It's yet another reason for her to dislike surprises. Because Owen Sullivan wasn't so much the one who got away . . . He was the one who just didn't return. And, after she finally got over him, she never expected to see him again. Mirren would prefer to leave the past in the past, but Owen is determined to try to right his wrongs. Can she trust him? Can she trust *herself*? Maybe, just maybe, this surprise - and staycation - won't be as bad as Mirren thinks . . . ~~~~~~~~~~~~Complete
By The Beach | ✔ ORIGINAL
*Rated Mature for Language* Sunny skies, luxurious hotel rooms, and nice beaches. Welcome to Florida. College student Lily is in for the time of her life on summer vacation - but falling in love is supposed to be out of the picture. *** For Lily Maywatcher, life is about completing college and fulfilling her dreams. But when her cousin, Dinah, suggests going on a trip to Florida, Lily is in for a major turn. Sawyer Montgomery, a musician and Dinah's brother's friend, is a complete heartthrob. Lily and Sawyer begin spending time together, but is it meant to be? Or will it be a disaster? [[word count: 50,000 - 60,000 words]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Loved this book so much. Couldn't put it down while reading. Thanks for writing a great book to read." -Conversegirl1234 Ranked #1 in New Adult on Nov. 30th 2020 out of 23.7k. Copyright ©2020 Ashley ForesterComplete
Just a Deal
(Attention: definitely not the story I'm most proud of... wrote this in my free time, wasn't too into detail - at all. I actually don't recommend this book, but hey, I won't stop you from checking it out!) Meet Skye Kormenton, a fifteen year old girl without a bust or booty, skinny, and short. Surprisingly, her best friend, Charlotte Andrews is considered the most beautiful in their class. Skye's love life is hopeless (how relatable), she's got a crush on an Italian boy named Antonio Rossi, only the hottest guy ever. Thing is, Antonio's best friend, Hunter Ashton, has a crush on Charlotte. So, Skye and Hunter make a deal to pair each other with their crushes. Skye with Antonio, and Hunter with Charlotte. But sparks fly between Skye and Hunter during their plan's process, and their deal goes astray.Complete
ℂ𝕒𝕦𝕘𝕙𝕥 𝕚𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖 ℕ𝕖𝕠𝕟 𝔾𝕝𝕠𝕨 ➃
✬ 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔻𝕒𝕣𝕜 ＆ 𝕃𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥 𝕊𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕤 ✬ There is a crucial moment in one's life that determines the outcome of everything; well, as books and movies would have you believe. But Monica McCaslin didn't think she would ever be one of those people, would ever have one of those moments. Brought up in a small suburb, with everything she could ever ask for, there wasn't much left for her to want. Monica's ordinary life was to go as such- follow her high school sweetheart to college, graduate, get married, have two kids; the cookie cutter life. White picket fence included. What she did not expect was to meet a dark-haired stranger sitting all alone on a park bench, at that very same school she was to attend with said future husband. After a brief conversation, just a handful of words between them, Monica decides to go on a cross-country road trip with him; putting her faith and future in the hands of a stranger. Thinking she'd soon regret her decision and the life she left behind, she realizes she doesn't at all. Free of expectation and a future that she thought was set in stone, she begins to find the woman she was truly meant to be. State by state, with each border they cross, Monica liberates her true self. 𝔹𝕠𝕠𝕜 ➃ 𝕠𝕗 ➃ - ℂ𝕠𝕞𝕡𝕝𝕖𝕥𝕖 - ✬ ✫ ✬ ✫ ✬ ✫ ✬ ✫ ✬ ✫ ✬ ✫ ✬ ✫ ✬ ✫ ✬ ✫ ✬ This is a work of fiction. This all comes from inside of my mind. If there are any similarities to people, places, events, etc. they are purely coincidental. Also, this book has mature themes such as explicit language, sexual content, and violence. It is intended for MATURE audiences only. ©2021 | AndiBlackbird Started: 1-15-21 Completed: 5-9-21Complete
Charlie Ever After
(Complete) Charlie's life is slowly spiraling out of control. Her mother is useless, her relationship with her boyfriend Gavin is a train wreck and the bruises she has to cover up are all becoming too much for her to bear. Tanner has it all. He has a good home life, three little sisters who adore him and a few really good friends- but when he witnesses something terrible at a party it draws him to someone he'd never expect. The two of them colliding catches them both off guard- but they're both ready to experience something new, and something real. They're both ready for their "happy ever after" **Trigger Warning** Sexual violence, domestic violence, abuse, drugs, alcohol abuse, addiction. This story is meant for a more mature audience. Read at your own risk. There will be graphic scenes as well as foul language etc. 6/9/2021: #1 in Awareness 4/27/2023: #3 in New Adult 5/4/2023: #4 in Slowburn 6/8/2023: #6 in Contemporary Romance 2/23/2024: #1 in Contemporary RomanceComplete
Coming Home
[Small Town / Second Chance] When Jen heads back to her hometown after ten years to celebrate her grandmother's 70th birthday, she knows she'll have to face Matt, once the love of her life. But what both of them don't expect is to have the feelings they had long buried inside to flourish back to life along with walls of resentment, and a sizzling attraction. ***** Jennifer Bloom has completely escaped her small-town past. She's a successful interior designer with great clients and everything she's ever wanted. But when she's called back home to help plan her grandmother's 70th birthday party, she's partnered up with Matthew Hunt - once the love of her life. He's lived in town his whole life, and he's handsome, strong, kind, and the only man who's ever made her heart race. Experiencing life with Matthew again reminds Jennifer of all the things she's missing, even though she's got everything she once wanted. At one point, all those years ago, they thought they'd be spending their lives together, but life threw them a curveball, forcing her to make the decision to leave and never look back. Now, they realize love was never an issue; their problem has always been everything that comes in-between. He'd never move to the city, and Jennifer can't leave the life she's built behind. Walls of resentment still block the way, even though their love for each other still burns strong in their hearts. Can true love bridge the distance between them? Is love ever enough to make a relationship work? Is it finally their second chance?Complete
Charlie's Web (A Romantic Comedy)
"We met earlier, kind of," he smiled at her. "I'm Jake." "H-hi!" How had she missed him before? He was delightful. Dark blond hair, slate grey eyes . . . and oh my goodness, that smile!!! To be fair, back in the bar, all of their faces had been merging together, but now she was a bit more with it, she could see this guy was pretty much perfection. What a shame she was getting married . . . No, wait, she wasn't. But he thought she was. And yet here he was, apparently interested. Time to see how this one played out . . . ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Charlotte Tyler has a theory - when it comes to girls, all guys want what they can't have. The fact her colleague Aaron flirted with her constantly while she was in a relationship and lost interest the second she was single has in no way disproved this theory. And so her best friend Thea comes up with a way to test this further - if Charlie stages her own hen night, will she manage to hook an unsuspecting guy? Despite being technically off-the-market? It seems like a crazy idea. But the plan, surprisingly, is a resounding success, and Charlie actually meets and starts to fall for someone as a result. But with an imaginary fiance and an upcoming fictional wedding to juggle, her lies are starting to spin out of control. Is this what she really wants?Complete
Because of Haven Beach
"The moon's really beautiful, if you think about it," I blurted. "Yeah?" he asked, mild amusement and curiosity mingling in his voice. "Yeah," I confirmed. "It's just- there's something about the moon that's ethereal. I don't really know how to describe it, but it's a constant in life. You can't always see it, but you have to trust that it's out there somewhere. And when you can see it, it's all bright and shiny and overcomes the darkness." I paused, searching for the right words. "I don't know. I guess it's a reminder that there are good things out there, even if you can't see them... And it's cool to think that someone hundreds of miles away is staring at the exact same moon as you. It makes me feel not so alone in life." Turning my head, I saw him staring at me intently with a thoughtful look on his face. "Too deep for a Friday night?" I laughed nervously, feeling my face grow hot. And this was precisely why I didn't go to parties. He shook his head and seemed to snap out of his daze. "It was deep in a good way." *** SHE was quiet & left out. Part of a friend group because of convenience. Dealing with fighting parents at home. Looking for more in life. Always wanting to get away from Chicago & start over. Her parents' divorce gave her the perfect opportunity. Ending up in Haven Beach, she rekindled relationships with estranged relatives & got the teenage experience she had always dreamed of. Midnight drives. Bonfires at the beach. Adventures every day. Friends who actually cared. Because of Haven Beach, she found herself. HE was a focused athlete- Haven Beach's golden boy. The 4 F's were all that mattered: football, friends, family, & food. All that changed when a quiet brunette moved to town. Because of her arrival in Haven Beach, his world shifted on its axis. THIS is Charlotte & Eli's story. Started: 12/10/20 Finished: 2/16/21 WC: 107k #1 in contemporary romance 5/24 #1 in sports romance 7/16 #1 in friends to lovers 8/1 #1 in newgirl 8/8Complete
Step Brother
Hadley grew up without a father. So when she learns her mother's getting married, she doesn't mind. It's the summer before she starts college and her stepfather moves in, bringing his son with him. Hadley never knew he had a son and she can't stand the fact that she'll have to deal with someone else too. As she gets to know him, she can't help but dislike him. Maddox has always been on good terms with the girls. They give him what he wants, then walk away. He's perfectly happy with that. When he meets Hadley, he can't stand her. She's a snobby, spoiled brat. But when their parents leave for a while, alcohol makes them think the complete opposite about each other. One kiss will change everything. {The first 5 chapters are published on Wattpad as a preview. The story is 100% complete & published on another platform (more info in my bio). HOWEVER, I fully publish them on Wattpad at random times throughout the year to give you all a chance to read my stories here. If you follow me & add the story to your library, you will get a notification when I republish them here. Thank you all for your support!} All Rights Reserved. ©2020 by G.M. Garcia This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.Complete
The Players BestFriend
" I can't believe you cheated on me!" I yelled, causing more people to stare. "You should have seen it coming, Kylie! You know girls find me irresistible!" Austen smirked. Austen and Kylie were the perfect couple. At first, Kylie was reluctant to date Austen because he was known as the school's biggest playboy, but he finally convinced her. Six months later, she caught him in the janitors closet with her biggest nemesis, Britney. The next day, Kylie's dad received a huge job offer he couldn't refuse. She was forced to move to Miami, Florida but kind of liked the idea of starting over. Little did she know, just two months later, the company was going to be moved to Los Angeles, California, her home town. Kylie had already made new friends and was finally starting to enjoy life. On her first day back, she meets a jerk who she presumes is just another one of Austen's friends. As time goes on, does this guy prove to be the newest playboy or the biggest sweetheart?Complete
How to Stop Being a Hopeless Romantic
Cecilia is done. For years, she had an unrequited crush on her brother's best friend, Marcello. Now, she is finally ready to give up the hopeless romantic mindset and move on. This summer will be different! No toxic parents, insecurities or protective brother can stop her. Going out to party, drinking, breaking away from trauma, this summer will change everything... But of course, the moment she decides to turn her back towards her romantic feelings, golden boy, Marcello comes back to town, from college, for the summer break. Suddenly, her nonchalantness towards him, rubs him the wrong way. He is confused and doesn't understand his own feelings, towards a girl he only ever saw in a protective way. However, Cecilia is not giving in so easily, she is done waiting! Will she be able to leave him in her past? Especially now, that it has been decided that Cecilia will spend her summer on Sicily together with her best friend, her brother and Marcello at his grandparents house. One thing is for sure this summer will be unforgettable... This book mixes the typical romcom-coming-of-age vibes, with trauma, angst and toxic parents while still being a feel-good story. P.S. this does contain mature themes like abuse etc. but it will NOT be the main focus. This won't be a sad story. Best ratings: Nr. 1 on #angstwithhappyending (10.06.25) Nr.1 on #brothersbestfriend (19.11.25)
Bliss
Two weeks. Two weeks of sun, sand and stress-free fun. At least that's the package Lizzie was sold. Little does she know, the package was a dream. A sweetly wrapped lie fed to her by those she trusts the most. There will be sand, sure. And sun, lots of it. But stress-free? Well, with Isaac in tow, that's pretty much impossible. Convinced he's still bad news, Lizzie is determined to enjoy every single second of her vacation without him. Just because he's next door doesn't mean they'll cross paths...right? Featured on: Teen Fiction | Head over Heels New Adult | It's all because of the Hormones Stories Undiscovered | Plain Janes? Not These Ladies... (January 2022)Complete
Kiss with a fist (completed)
"What's your name?" He tries again. Should I tell him so he can shut up? Or will he just keep talking. "Fine. Don't tell me. But personally I think we are going to be great friends. Maybe I should tell you a bit about myself so you can trust me. Stranger danger and all that. That's why you're not talking to me right?" I don't respond. "So here it goes. My name is Alexander Daniel Woods. I have amazing black hair and piercing green eyes as told to me by various ladies. My major is in marketing. My blood type is O positive, my social security number is 45-" "Oh my god, do you ever shut up?" I finally break. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Sometimes when you least expect it, you find the one person you never knew you needed. Even if they annoy you at first. When senior college student Amelia gets paired with Alex for an English assignment, she thinks she'll never survive class with his overly cocky attitude. Little do they know, both will be leaning on each other when their respective pasts come back to haunt them. ______________________________________ Notes: Completed *Highest rank : #8 in Chicklit *Featured on on Chicklits "What's hot" list *Cover made by @Silver-masked-devilComplete
MY CHRISTMAS ROMANCE
Everyone knows those Christmas romances where they pretend to be a couple for the holidays and end up falling in love before Christmas Eve, right? Well, at least every hopeless romantic does. Penelope knows these movies by heart, watching them every cold December night as she hopelessly waits for Aden, her irresistible colleague, to get the hint and see her as more than a friend. But this year, she won't wait for Santa to bring her the perfect romance. She is determined to take matters into her own hands and get the love story she's been waiting for too long. She has the perfect plan for it: she will ask Aden to be her fake boyfriend for the holidays. If it works in the movies, why wouldn't it work in real life, especially when they have already so much in common? She has everything planned to make him fall in love before Christmas day, well, everything except a little detail... a pair of green eyes and a devious smirk that have driven her up the wall her whole childhood: Theone, her brother's best friend. He's back for the holidays, and she knows the moment he passes the door that it means nothing but trouble. What she doesn't suspect, though, is that he could mess her perfect Christmas romance the only way she would have never thought of... Join Penelope in her journey to find love, where there are gonna be all these classic Christmas romances must-haves: romantic ice-skating, cookies made with love, mistletoe kisses, adorable little kids, snow... yet maybe not as you imagine. Featured in Wattpad Chicklit's Four Seasons Reading List Featured in Wattpad Stories Undiscovered's Plain Janes? Not these ladies... Reading ListComplete
Second Chance | EDITING
~ Featured 2× on @StoriesUndiscovered's Reading List Tales Of The Heart. ~ Featured on @WattpadEmpowered's Reading List Monthly Spotlight. ~ Winner in the Amby Awards Chicklit category! Jackson thrived in high school, known for his charm and popularity. However, he never succeeded in winning over his crush, Lily. Now, in his adult life, he feels trapped in mediocrity, clinging to the memories of the past, especially the times he spent thinking about Lily. Everything shifts when Lily unexpectedly starts working at his bookstore. The dreams he held onto for the last decade come crashing down as he confronts just how much they've both changed. Estimated Word Count: 65,000+ ☃☃☃ #1 in humor (22/06/23) #2 familyandfriends (27/07/23) #4 wattpadnovel [[Do not copy my work!]] Second Chance by Florence Human (FlossyFlorenceWrites) Copyright © 2021 All Rights ReservedComplete
Me+You Do the Math✔️
//Ranked #35 Chicklit// Arabella Stone's life was full of disappointment after disappointment. She slowly built up her walls, never letting anything harm her. She became reliant on the only thing she ever had to look forward to, soccer. But when he life completely fell apart leaving her with a broken leg and no hope, she turned back to her friends. More importantly, the new boy, who wanted nothing more than to get to know her better. This is a teen romance story well in the PG-13 category in content, but maybe R-rated in the language used. This is a somewhat new story and I will be updating every week or more. ♡ Me + You.. can be classified under both Teen Fiction and Chicklit and since they are similar I chose Teen fiction but am keeping the rank from Chicklit ♡ Cover by: @tifftheawesomeComplete
A Breath of Change
((COMPLETE)) Undergoing editing & rewrites. COVER DESIGNED ON CANVAS An 19 year old girl from a small town decides it time to flee the nest and move across the globe to London, England. In search for a new beginning and the hope that someday she can return home with a new story to tell. One that she doesn't have to feel ashamed off. While learning to live in a new culture to what she did back home, Katerina will face many challenges and will have to make some challenging decisions. In the end will she return back home forever or will she stick it out and decide to live in England permanently. The answer will not come lightly. A work romance will be on the cards if Katerina chooses to give it a shot...but will this romance end in disaster or will it be her happily ever after? It's like my great aunt Nelly always said 'all the great things come at a price' We can only wonder what the price for Katerina will be? Love....Loss or Disaster....or just maybe the toll for her bliss has already been paid. A/N The genre of this book is fiction. Please note that some of the locations, shops and sports teams used are based on real life locations but the story is completely my own, any similarity's are purely coincidental. This is the first story of a series so please read and enjoy...I will be working on the #TimeToChangeSeries constantly. Please check out the second instalment #ForeverChanged, this will be updated weekly. Please feel free to like, vote and 100% comment on my story as I'd like to hear from you and get to know you all. Thanks, C xxx #No1 in toughluck 2.08.19Complete
Falling For The Smiths
Catherine was about to say something, but the office door flew open. I let out a breath of relief. Grabbing Daphne's arm, I led us towards the opened door. I pushed her in, and was about to follow, when Mathew caught my eye. He was watching me, his grey eyes locked with my green ones, until I hastily broke the contact and disappeared into the office. ★★★ Tessa Parker is starting her junior year in high school, desperate to keep her head down and pass through the year unnoticed like she usually does. But not this time. On the first day back, she unintentionally brews up more tension between herself and her childhood enemy, Catherine Jameson. The cause of the tension? Aaron and Mathew. Aaron and Mathew Smith, Whitewater High's very own golden brothers. One being nothing like the other. Aaron, the outgoing, badass, popular player. The captain of the football team. The hottest boy in school. Dating the hottest girl in school. Mathew, the introverted, silent, mysterious poet. The lead singer of the most trending band in town. The heart-throb of the school. Still single, as he has no interest in any girl - till now, that is. On the first day back, Tessa is asked to tutor kids for her French class, and in return she'll get $50 for every session. Obviously, she accepts. But fate has its own plans. When she's stuck with mentoring two brothers that she hasn't talked to in years, will she be able to keep her defenses up? Or will she end up falling for the Smiths? --- *DESCRIPTION MAY CHANGE OVER THE COURSE OF THE BOOK* --- © All Rights Reserved, 2017
More detailsContent Guidelines