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If That's All There Is

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Time 1h 27m

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When Audra Wilkes returns to her childhood home after ten years, she doesn't expect to wake up next to Jamie 'Jay' Halston. 

Five years younger than her and her little brother's best friend, well ex-best friend now. 

Fresh out of a messy relationship where she's dumped her fiance all before her thirtieth birthday. She's sworn off relationships altogether, vowing to focus on her emerging art career and mending her relationships with her family.

All she has to do, is avoid Jamie Halston and that spark between them.

Jay Halston has been pining after Audra since he was a teen, but things are complicated now they're older. Both carrying the weight of things that aren't theirs, they don't realise how much they mirror each other. 

They will reflect and force themselves to heal.All Rights Reserved

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We Fell In Love In October by caramelstreet

[ an autumn slowburn romance ] Asterin and Jayce have met before. Yet, they are strangers to each other except for the familiarity of each other's broken hearts. When Jayce is suspended from work until he produces a diagnostic report stating that he is mentally fit to work again, he finds himself at Asterin's doorstep, the so-called best therapist in town, only to flee her office in rage and determination. But annoyingly, they keep stumbling upon each other. Maybe - just maybe - their meetings are significant enough to assume there is a possible answer to the question 'why'. Join them as they discover, heal, grow and embrace their scars. Together. [70,000-80,000 words] - WINNER OF THE ROMANCE READS CONTEST HELD BY @Romance - WATTPAD INDIA AWARDS SHORTLIST 2021

Life's Next Chapter by Nycnewsgirl

❝to be young and in love in new york city❞ Feister has been through a lot in her lifetime. She went through many challenges at a young age, though if you ask her, the biggest was when she ended up falling in love with the last person she ever expected to. A boy by the name of Mush Meyers, her life long best friend. Through many ups and downs she can always count on her band of brothers, even when she says she doesn't need their help. Now in the next step in life, Feister faces her greatest challenge yet. Change. Something she's always hated. But who knows, maybe some changes can be good. (Book 7) (Modern AU) Started: 6.9.23 Ended: 9.1.23

Fated to Break | ✓ by nnotwellknownn

She has a boyfriend. She's beautiful and I can't take my eyes off her. But she has a boyfriend. And her boyfriend is one of my "friends" ~~~~ I have a boyfriend. And I love him. Even if he is moody and distant and hates physical touch. Even if he acts different around his "boys". <<<>>> Olivia Brennan is a writer, stuck in a relationship without love because she's convinced herself that her boyfriend Lucas is "good deep down" How will she react when she gets aquatinted with silent giant Rowan Vitali? Who just so happens to be her secret admirer and is a huge softy. Will she choose the potential epic love with Rowan or the comfort of familiarity with Lucas? !! NOT A LOVE TRIANGLE !! {THIS STORY DOES NOT INVOLVE CHEATING OF ANY KIND}

Between the Lines of Love by justxgigi

Scarlet Thorne is ready to start her college journey with excitement and anticipation, especially since she'll be living with her older brother, Jeremy, and his best friend, Kaden Matthews. Little does she know, her freshman year will be anything but ordinary. Scarlet and Kaden were inseparable as children, but those days are long gone. Now, Kaden is distant, cold, and seemingly intent on making Scarlet's life difficult. Confused and hurt by his sudden change, Scarlet tries to navigate her new life while dealing with Kaden's mixed signals and icy demeanor. But beneath Kaden's tough exterior lies a secret. He's been harboring feelings for Scarlet for years, feelings he's tried to bury out of loyalty to Jeremy. Torn between his heart and his friendship, Kaden decides it's best to push Scarlet away, even if it means making her hate him. However, his protective instincts often betray his true emotions, leaving Scarlet puzzled and intrigued. As they spend more time under the same roof, their past connection resurfaces, leading to moments of vulnerability and shared secrets. Their journey is fraught with misunderstandings, jealousy, and heartache, but also moments of tenderness and growing trust. With each confrontation and revelation, the tension between them becomes more palpable, setting the stage for an epic slow-burn romance. Will Kaden find the courage to confront his feelings and face Jeremy? Can Scarlet see beyond Kaden's tough facade and rediscover the boy she once adored? And will their love be strong enough to overcome the obstacles in their path? Between the Lines of Love is a captivating tale of friendship, heartache, and the complex dance of love and loyalty. Join Scarlet, Kaden, and Jeremy as they navigate the turbulent waters of college life, and discover that sometimes, the hardest battles are fought within the heart.

Wild Hearts (AU!Dean Winchester x Reader) by winchester-girl67

Coming of age is hard enough without meeting the right guy at the wrong time. Yet, that's exactly what happens for the reader when she finally starts to settle into her new town. Then she meets a party crasher at a bonfire with a few more scars than her own emotional ones. ___________________________________ Warnings: UNDERAGE, age gap (reader is 16, Dean is almost 21), underage kiss with Dean, underage drinking, physical abuse by a parent (John), John is an asshole in this one, mentions of death, alcoholism, minor violence, injuries/blood/scars, angst, arguing, gaslighting, pining/jealousy, mature themes, language, slow burn, hurt/comfort, non-linear timeline, long distance relationship, infertility, couples' therapy, adoption, background pairings (Sam/Ruby & Sam/Jess - not at the same time, Benny/Cas, Bobby/Jody), kissing/cuddling, fluff A/N: Inspired by: If I Fix You by Abigail Johnson and Wild Hearts by Keith Urban. Also written for bingos on Tumblr. There is no posting schedule, expect extremely slow updates. I have writer's block and it's making even editing hard.

The Summer I Met You by MissJina

Starlien actress Lennox Taylor has it all; fame, fortune, and the most amazing fans in the world. Without warning her dream comes crashing down. Unsure of what to do with her life, Lennox heads across the country to live with her dads to escape her drama-filled life, her fake ex-boyfriend, and her overbearing manager; her mom. Seventeen year old Max Weston has had his share of hardships, and now with his father leaving the list of things just keeps piling up. When Max heads to New York for his annual summer trip, he wasn't expecting to bump into the famous Lennox Taylor nor was he expecting her to lash out at him. A second chance brings them together. For Lennox, liking Max was the easy party, but showing him she wasn't the girl he first met, was difficult. Max being open-minded accepted her, and the two grow closer than either imagined, relying on each other for comfort. When Lennox's Hollywood drama resurfaces, the two are torn apart by the whirlwind. Lennox knows she has to make things right, but she's not sure it will be enough to win Max's heart back.

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We Fell In Love In October

[ an autumn slowburn romance ] Asterin and Jayce have met before. Yet, they are strangers to each other except for the familiarity of each other's broken hearts. When Jayce is suspended from work until he produces a diagnostic report stating that he is mentally fit to work again, he finds himself at Asterin's doorstep, the so-called best therapist in town, only to flee her office in rage and determination. But annoyingly, they keep stumbling upon each other. Maybe - just maybe - their meetings are significant enough to assume there is a possible answer to the question 'why'. Join them as they discover, heal, grow and embrace their scars. Together. [70,000-80,000 words] - WINNER OF THE ROMANCE READS CONTEST HELD BY @Romance - WATTPAD INDIA AWARDS SHORTLIST 2021