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Everyone has a past, for some their past isn't so forgiving. Who they are now is a reflection of who hurt them then. The way they carry themselves, the way they feel and the way they treat others is who they are now because it wasn't enough to protect them from who they were then.

Sienna Moore is in her second year of college. Having had a terrible introduction to college in her first year, she now has a lot of making up to do. She plans to get through the next few years with a heap of studying, Library visits and a lot of coffee. 

The one thing that has been completely banned from Sienna's agenda is boyfriends...no relationships equals no distractions.  

The only fault in her perfect plan is Cole, she didn't plan for him, not one bit nor could she have ever imagined what would follow from meeting him.All Rights Reserved

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What The Heart Needs - The Heart #3 (Sample of Book) by ReganUre

Everything in Reece Stuart's life is going well. She is going to college and she has met a guy that makes her believe in love again. Her boyfriend's best friend, Aiden Moore, is not someone she knows well. They are more acquaintances than friends. But when shocking news erupts her world, they will be pulled together in ways they aren't prepared for. He will become her life line. And she will learn who she wants isn't necessarily who she needs. * Please note this is only a five chapter sample. The complete book can be read on my Patreon account - www.patreon.com/reganure.

"Behind Closed Doors" by ariesss1794

Kayla's life seems perfect on the outside-she's a 23-year-old college student with big dreams, a tight circle of friends, and two protective older brothers. She's always been independent, handling her own business and staying focused on her goals. But when she meets Devin, a smooth-talking guy who seems to have it all together, everything starts to change. At first, Devin is everything Kayla could want-charming, attentive, and always making her feel special. But as their relationship deepens, his true colors begin to show. Devin's charm turns to control, and his love turns into something darker. Trapped in an abusive relationship that no one knows about, Kayla finds herself isolated, scared, and unsure of how to escape. With her best friend Lena starting to notice the changes in her, and her brothers Isaiah and Jordan growing suspicious, Kayla struggles to keep her secret while searching for a way out. But leaving Devin isn't as simple as it seems. The deeper she falls into his manipulation, the harder it becomes to break free. In this short, gripping urban drama, Kayla's strength is tested as she fights to reclaim her life and rediscover her voice. Set against the backdrop of city life, "Behind Closed Doors" is a powerful story about love, control, and survival, written in raw, unfiltered Ebonics that captures the realities of living in the streets. Will Kayla find the courage to escape, or will Devin's hold on her drag her down for good?

Out of Time by LaurenFemM

Not only has Paige survived her first semester of college, she's thrived. With a new group of friends, top grades, and an interminable confidence, she deserves a night to let loose. Eugene has also continued to succeed academically, as always, but is still on the outside looking in, yearning for that stereotypically perfect college experience. All he needs is one perfectly planned coincidental encounter to break into Max's friend group and finally live the life he's dreamed of. Cooper is loving college. He's popular, the center of attention, and most importantly, he's no longer living at home. But as winter break looms ever nearer, he's desperate for one more night where he can hold onto his newfound freedom and control. At the final party before winter break, they each get what they've been longing for. That's also when everything falls apart. Chapters are published every Sunday morning (with the occasional extra chapter during the week). ***Content warning: Rated mature due to scenes displaying abuse***

Fall Here by TaraMicki

Sienna was not your typical popular kid. She thought a new adventure awaited her after graduation. She wouldn't know how right she was. After couple tragic events , her life is shattered. Can she overcome the barriers she placed to find herself, love and live in happiness?

The Aid by funkystyles

❝In sickness and in health, to love and to cherish...❞ Evie Stanton dreamed of playing the bass for a living before a fateful winter night hurled her into adulthood at the age of eighteen. Three years later, the former wild child hasn't let her past define her and does her best with what she's learned from it - be there for others as much as possible. Harry Moran had it all - a beautiful girlfriend, good looks, popularity. What no one could see behind his charm and sense of humor was a middle child who kept all of his problems to himself, even after receiving a heartbreaking diagnosis, so as not to be a burden to anyone around him. And then, the two meet. Art meets sports, heavy metal meets alternative rock, but more than anything, stubborn meets stubborn. Big-city girl with a savior complex meets small-town boy who simply refuses to be taken care of. Unstoppable force from Manhattan meets immovable object that has come to get on her nerves all the way from Colorado, and what better way to deal with it than to make her life all about saving his? // TW: serious illness, strong language, alcohol, mentions of substance abuse, mentions of physical abuse

Until She Was Gone by Elentiya2007

She had never meant anything to him Until she meant everything to him *** Sylvia Hale is ready to start a new life. Finally, she is in Merlac University, away from all the trauma she's experienced. She decides it's time to stop being miserable and actually live her youth. She decided it was time to have fun. And that decision makes everything go right down a big dark pit. Because unknowingly, to her and everyone else, her heart has already been given. *** Brady Ashford learnt the existence of Sylvia Hale when he reached college. And she was the most beautiful girl he had ever encountered. He didn't know how he could've missed her back then. But it was his mistake. Because that didn't matter anymore. Nothing did. It didn't matter that she was the only girl that made him feel this way. It didn't matter that he could only open up to her. It didn't matter he was in love with her. Because she was gone before he could know it. And what hurt most was that his own twin brother had taken her. ( bad boy x mouse fanfic )

Worse for Love- Book #3 in the WF Series by anyawritezzz

Love. A word that never made sense to Ivy Blanchard. Yes, she helps all of her friends with every relationship because she wants to see them happy, but she never really believed in the exaggerated picture of what "love" is. Trusting someone completely by opening up to them has never really amused her, and maybe that's because of what she went through as a little girl. When one day, she gets drunk and calls Kai Hale; one of her cousin's friends, to come and get her, it escalates into a fake relationship that neither of them expected. To convince her friend that she doesn't need help finding love, she decides to create a fake relationship with Kai. Although, the lie only begins to lead into other things that neither one of them realized or were prepared for. Kai is the exact opposite of Ivy. Smiling is second nature to him, and love is definitely something he's always believed in, he just doesn't have enough time for it with his complicated schedule. When Ivy and him begin getting close though, he realizes there definitely is something happening, but convincing Ivy that it's okay to let someone in is harder than he thought it would be. Will he actually get over the wall she's built since she could remember?

A Perfect Circle by solacing

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𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐉. 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐡 wasn't actually born in Tennessee. He grew up forty miles south of the border, in a Mississippi river-town. He lived with his mother in a one-bedroom house that flooded every time the river swelled. I lived two doors down, kind of like I do now. ⋆.˚⭒.˚ ⋆⭒˚｡⋆ 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐭 begins her junior year at University the same way she did the year before, rooming with her best friend, Frankie and dating the star baseball player. But this year, there are new students living down the hall; one of which, Violet recognizes as her childhood friend, Tenny. His presence reminds her of a life she tried to forget. Through trials and triumphs, Violet recalls her past: the good and the bad, and she realizes some things were never meant to stay buried. 𝐓𝐖: 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬 [𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬] ⚠️

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What The Heart Needs - The Heart #3 (Sample of Book) cover

"Behind Closed Doors" cover

Out of Time cover

Fall Here cover

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Worse for Love- Book #3 in the WF Series cover

A Perfect Circle cover

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What The Heart Needs - The Heart #3 (Sample of Book)

Everything in Reece Stuart's life is going well. She is going to college and she has met a guy that makes her believe in love again. Her boyfriend's best friend, Aiden Moore, is not someone she knows well. They are more acquaintances than friends. But when shocking news erupts her world, they will be pulled together in ways they aren't prepared for. He will become her life line. And she will learn who she wants isn't necessarily who she needs. * Please note this is only a five chapter sample. The complete book can be read on my Patreon account - www.patreon.com/reganure.