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Beneath City Lights

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Parts 9
Time 1h 33m

Reads 34
Votes 8
Parts 9
Time 1h 33m

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-friendship characterdevelopment chicklit contemporary drama emotionaljourney familyties fashion fiction friendship heartbreak heir london lovestory romance romance-friendship selfdiscovery sliceoflife

In the heart of New York City, where the glamour of high society collides with the gritty underbelly of ambition, Avenoir Castrillon is a rising star in the fashion world. At 25, her life appears picture-perfect, yet behind the scenes lies a tapestry of past relationships and unresolved emotions that haunt her every step. When she crosses paths with Valerian Sinclair, the enigmatic heir of a powerful family, sparks ignite amid their contrasting worlds. 

Valerian, burdened by expectations and the shadow of his family's legacy, is drawn to Avenoir's fierce independence and undeniable charm. As their connection deepens, they navigate the illusions crafted by their pasts and the demands of a society that thrives on appearances. 

Together, they must confront their fears, challenge their perceptions of love and success, and discover whether they can forge a future together-or if the ghosts of their pasts will tear them apart. In the City of Illusions is a captivating tale of love, ambition, and the search for authenticity in a world filled with façades.All Rights Reserved

-friendship characterdevelopment chicklit contemporary drama emotionaljourney familyties fashion fiction friendship heartbreak heir london lovestory romance romance-friendship selfdiscovery sliceoflife

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Ink & Lust: Wattpad Version by AmethystAmber87

After a tragedy, Amila Johnson abandons her life in New York and retreats back to her birthplace of Houston. She tries to start anew but she can't get far with the skills of being an almost classically trained ballerina. Deciding to take up her friend's offer to pick up a few shifts at a coffee shop, she becomes reacquainted with a person from her past. He wants to help her but values his privacy and she doesn't like handouts. So, they formulate a contractual agreement. An agreement that's pleasurable for them both but will feelings get in the way of this act of ink and lust or will things stay professional. Luxury and sex; what's more to want?

Back For You ✔︎ by braedencoxauthor

❝ Maybe I was meant to come back for you. ❞ We're all used to hearing the typical stories of two people falling in love - they get through life together and wind up with a happy ending. There are endless books, movies, and even real life stories about those love stories. But what about the ones that don't last? What about the stories about two people finding each other and falling head over heels, but they weren't meant to be? Because not everyone who falls in love end up together. Reality isn't always so good, and fair, to everyone. Not every ending is a clichè fairytale ending. Not everyone is that lucky. Ariel Winter and Aiden Maddon are one of the unlucky ones. • • • 「 A UNIVERSITY ROMANCE 」「 COMPLETE 」 DISCLAIMER: This is the first book I wrote after five years of not writing, so it's not my best work. I've grown and learned since then so this story has lots of flaws. If you are looking for better writing, check out my newer books!

Scar Red by Neon_insanity

Carina's life is affected greatly if not negatively by her facial flaws, as nobody wants much to do with her. Yet, they say don't judge a book by its cover. In a world where physical appearances are highly revered she finds herself struggling to keep up with these preferences which gets worse when she decides to take a job in the city, the melting pot of cultures-much to her father's chagrin. A few new people in her life, a wicked twist of envy and deceit and that's all it takes for her world to start crumbling all around her. Can she weather the storms that threatens to drown her therein and will her faith be rekindled along the line or will she lose it entirely?

His Crooked Ways by WordsByStranger

Emma Carter was a woman with a plan - a plan to weave her way up the ladder of success in the fashion world, to create a life that was as seamless as her perfectly curated wardrobe. Get a Bachelor's degree in fashion designing, work for a fashion firm for a year or two, and start her own brand some day. At that time that seemed like dream, as if trying to grasp smoke with your fingers. But guess what, it did happen. She had achieved everything she wanted, she navigated through every obstacle as though it was part of her plan. It seemed as if the universe was on her side, that fate had decided to bestow upon her every wish. Everything seemingly perfect until it all falls apart Enters the scene Alexander 'Zander' Knight, also known as "The Dark King" among Wall Street insiders, it's as if a joker has been thrown into the deck, changing the game, - a man who seemed to have everything he could ever want, yet there was a hunger in his eyes that spoke of something more. Their paths crossed again, two people find themselves caught up in this game with no rules and everything at stake. When their paths cross once again, the unfinished game is reignited, and they are drawn to each other with a fiery desire that cannot be denied. Emma soon found herself swept up in a whirlwind of passion and desire, drawn to him like a moth to a flame. But what did he want from Emma? Only he knew the answer to that question. And he was willing to do whatever it takes to get it. But as the game played out, and the lines between right and wrong began to blur, making you wonder who is manipulating whom, and who will come out on top in this game of love.

Even In Pieces [bxb] by the_typewriter_ink

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Crimson Trails by Shreya_VA

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Love Comes Unexpected ✔ by prettyfangz

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Bound by Vengeance by sleepytinker__

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