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Less than Perfect

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Parts 62
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Seventeen-year-old Skye Montgomery lives a less-than-perfect lifestyle of lies, betrayal, and most of all, secrecy. Ever since Johnny Richmond-a man hardly cut out for the role of her step-father-stumbled into her life, Skye has been playing with fire in a dangerous game of How Long can You Keep a Secret? And to make matters worse, her boyfriend Bryan also has a few secrets up his sleeve-as dark and destructive as they may be-and it's only a matter of time before everything she's ever known is taken from her.

   Then she meets Jules, an infuriatingly handsome charmer with an uncanny knack for running into her. His angelic ways give her reason to smile again, while his mysterious past keeps her intrigued. And although she's certain she once loved Bryan, Jules makes her question the things she once thought were most important, altering her perspective on how things should be.

    But the question is, will she find the strength she needs to claw her way out of the black hole Johnny and Bryan have left her in? Or is she already too late?All Rights Reserved

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Grace by UnforgettableMovie

Over the past two years, twenty-one-year-old Tessa has been struggling to shove the pieces of her life back together. It's not an easy task, given that her mother is an alcoholic mess, her father is dead, the rest of her family is determined to pretend she, her mother, and her younger sister, Grace, don't exist, and feels like she's drowning in the responsibilities that come with adulthood without having her parents there to help her. But Tessa can deal. She has Grace, and that's all she needs to survive. When Grace starts dating Julia, a charming and pretty girl from her physics class, Tessa is overjoyed for her. She loves that Grace is happy, despite the pain life has inflicted. But then Julia breaks Grace's heart, and everything falls apart. Now, Grace is gone. She's locked away in St. Montgomery's, a mental hospital, and the doctors keep saying she's delusional; that her entire relationship with Julia was a lie. But Tessa knows better. And with each day that she sees Julia around campus, a boy on her arm as she laughs with her friends, she feels a surge of rage. This girl destroyed the last good thing she had in her life. She can't just sit back and watch her get away with it. Julia needs to pay. And she will. Those friends she loves? Gone. That boyfriend? Gone. That reputation? Gone. Tessa will take everything. And there will be nothing Julia can do to stop her.

The Lockwood Boys by Xx_Little_Lovely_xX

Lilith Finn a 18 year old girl from a small town in Colorado was coming home from school one day to find her rundown apartment complex surrounded by policemen. Walking up to them the police identify her as the daughter of a Jessica Finn her mother whom she lived with. They inform her of a horrible car accident which now left her an orphan... or so she thought. Child Services had called and informed Caleb Lockwood, Lilith's father who had only had a small idea of her existence. She was now moving from her small life in Colorado to a big city in California. Just off the coast of Malibu, Caleb's giant mansion sat. Pulling into the driveway, she could see a woman and 2 very attractive men waiting for them. Caleb had married into the Lockwood family a few years ago and took the name Lockwood. His wife and 2 stepsons lived with him. Her father was a very rich and powerful businessman, that's all he would tell her about his work. Lilith steps out of the car and into her new life with a new very wealthy family and she is met by the 2 very attractive men. Her new stepbrothers. Griffin and Westley. One glance at Westleys smirk and Griffins dark eyes she can already tell she's in for some trouble with The Lockwood Boys.

Veiled in Rivalry | The Dark Tale of Passion and Power| [18+] by ZNADIBA

The feeling of being watched by shadows sets my nerves on edge, but fear? Fear doesn't belong here not in me. I'm a Volkov and I was born without it. Whoever's lurking out there, thinking they can rattle me from the darkness, will soon learn exactly how dangerous a mistake that is. I don't flinch. I don't run. Let them think I'm a fragile little angel harmless and naive. They'll find out soon enough that the devil wears a Volkov name and I'm far from innocent. Whoever they are, whatever game they're playing, they've already lost. Still, the shadows feel different lately. Heavier. Closer. There's something more than the usual dangers creeping into my world and no matter how much I tell myself I'm imagining it, the sensation of being watched never fades. But I don't have time for ghosts or paranoia. I have a family legacy to protect and enemies waiting for me to stumble. They'll have to wait a long damn time. Because whether it's the shadows or some unseen threat, I'm not the prey. I never am.I never will be.

Roman by dantesdead

#1 in boyfriend (um what? Am I dreaming?) "Oh kid," he laughs and walks closer to me. He doesn't get close enough to stand between my legs, but his thighs still brush my shins. "Maybe you'll be able to pay better attention if you get used to this," he says, casting a small glance down to his exposed torso. I doubt it. Roman is Sadie's childhood crush. And the brother of her best friend, Naomi. For years she has hidden her feeling for him because you just aren't allowed to be in love with your best friend's brother. When they all come home for Thanksgiving break, Sadie and Naomi are transported back to their high school years of sleepovers, blanket forts, and exchanging secrets. But for Sadie, this means hiding her feelings for Naomi's brother just like she had for all of high school, but now that she's older and more mature, will her affections for him dissipate, or will she realize that there was no way she could ever hide her feelings from him or her best friend?

Tranquil Falls by HarmonysLoveHP

Gatlin Arlington has been keeping a dark secret about his best friend Taylor. It weighs heavy on him, even after Taylor took his own life. The Arlington family took Taylor in after his parents were killed in a boating accident, but as Taylor settled into the Arlington family and began to face his grief, he began to find outlets to relieve that grief. Now, Gatlin is left behind and has to learn to live with the trauma he has survived while carrying the secret no one alive knows. And as people keep pressuring Gatlin to get back on the straight and narrow, he begins to feel like his world is spiraling out of control. Plagued by suicidal thoughts and depression, Gatlin has to fight if he wants to live. But sometimes...the darkness is too thick to cut through. **Trigger warning: alcohol, drugs, sex, suicide, abuse, and rape.

However Long the Night by Amyclg

He predicts death. She lives on the brink. Can he save her before it's too late? With one look, Will Brody knows how long you have left to live. Unfortunately, Will's ability to predict the future is limited. He can tell when someone's time is up but doesn't know how to save them. At best, Will's gift is strange. At worst, it's a curse. And when he foresees a friend's death? Will decides his sight is too painful, and vows to avoid anyone else whose shelf-life causes him concern. Until he meets Skye Harrison. As their lives entangle, Will struggles to decide whether his growing connection to Skye is worth the risk of losing her. When her violent past resurfaces, can Will harness his sight to save Skye before it's too late? However Long the Night is a speculative thriller with a dark soul and a romantic heart. ***HIGHEST RANKINGS #1 speculative #1 clairvoyant #1 youngadultthriller COVER thanks to the talented @nosedeep :) Trigger warnings: themes of violence, domestic abuse (not graphic), alcohol, some coarse language.

Sex, Teenage Lies and Painful Crushes UNDER EDITING UPDATES COMING by Auburn_Ivy

UNDER EDITING TO BE PUBLISHED UPDATES COMING (2019) 16 year old Nancy has one thing on her mind, Aiden, the boy shes loved since she was 14 and now her hearts just brocken as her sister claims him just like that! But Nancy doesn't let everything go that easily oh no! She's got a few tricks up her sleve and whats the first thing she does? Make the bastard jealous!! But this time, Nancys landed herself in deeper trouble, things happen when you're in love and life changes when you're heart splits in two for two complete different people. How do you handle one crush when he's dating your sister? So how on earth are you supposed to handle two?! Let along faking, lying and sex is part of them all?! UNDER EDITING TO BE PUBLISHED UPDATES COMING (2019)

Whispers in Secret by NeeksNeika

*** A Steamy Romance *** Ella Montgomery is a fiercely determined law student at Oxford University, juggling her ambitious studies while harboring an undeniable secret crush on Lucien Storm, her father's charismatic best friend. From the moment she first laid eyes on him, Lucien's magnetic presence ignited feelings within her that she desperately tries to suppress. She understands that her future hinges on her education, not on the fantasies of being swept away in his arms. Unbeknownst to Ella, Lucien is equally captivated by her. As the head of a powerful mafia family and a trusted friend of her father, he finds himself torn between his growing desire for the spirited young woman and the weight of his responsibilities. The forbidden nature of their feelings creates a tension neither can ignore, even as they try to maintain a semblance of normalcy. Lucien often finds himself lost in fantasies, imagining the feel of Ella's warm body against his, her nails tracing the intricate tattoos that tell his story, and the way her mouth would taste against him. Each thought is both intoxicating and torturous, as he grapples with the consequences of pursuing a romance that could shatter the bonds of friendship and loyalty. As they both navigate their intense emotions, they face the daunting question: Can love flourish in the shadows of secrecy and loyalty, or will their desires lead to heartbreak and chaos? Their journey will test the limits of their hearts, challenging everything they thought they knew about love, power, and the sacrifices they're willing to make for a chance at happiness. In a world where danger lurks at every corner, Ella and Lucien must decide if they are brave enough to confront their feelings, or if the pain of unrequited love will ultimately consume them both.

Vehemently Yours, by sheromania1012

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Fast Times // Girl Meets World by DisasterInk

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Grace

Over the past two years, twenty-one-year-old Tessa has been struggling to shove the pieces of her life back together. It's not an easy task, given that her mother is an alcoholic mess, her father is dead, the rest of her family is determined to pretend she, her mother, and her younger sister, Grace, don't exist, and feels like she's drowning in the responsibilities that come with adulthood without having her parents there to help her. But Tessa can deal. She has Grace, and that's all she needs to survive. When Grace starts dating Julia, a charming and pretty girl from her physics class, Tessa is overjoyed for her. She loves that Grace is happy, despite the pain life has inflicted. But then Julia breaks Grace's heart, and everything falls apart. Now, Grace is gone. She's locked away in St. Montgomery's, a mental hospital, and the doctors keep saying she's delusional; that her entire relationship with Julia was a lie. But Tessa knows better. And with each day that she sees Julia around campus, a boy on her arm as she laughs with her friends, she feels a surge of rage. This girl destroyed the last good thing she had in her life. She can't just sit back and watch her get away with it. Julia needs to pay. And she will. Those friends she loves? Gone. That boyfriend? Gone. That reputation? Gone. Tessa will take everything. And there will be nothing Julia can do to stop her.