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Before Sunrise [The Hours Before Series #1]

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"Sometimes, the sunrise isn't about beginning again, it's about facing what you've been running from."

When Loreniele Clementine Marquez defies her mother's plans and secretly enrolls at Aurora de San Felipe University in the province of her father, she thinks she's finally taking control of her life.
A fresh start. A new chapter. Freedom.

But the farther she runs from home, the closer she gets to uncovering the truth her family tried to bury, and the more tangled her path becomes with Ellian Dwight Benevades, a charming yet mysterious local who calls her Doc even before she earns the title.

Between unspoken secrets, unexpected friendships, and the slow burn of something she refuses to name, Loreniele learns that not every sunrise means peace, sometimes, it's the beginning of a storm.All Rights Reserved

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The Stranger in the Looking Glass by SarahSokol5

Cary has never considered herself anything special. She's just another desert-dweller trying to survive the harsh conditions of Red Valley. But when she's struck by a lightning storm believed to be sent by a Goddess, she finds herself forced to leave her home and embark on a perilous journey to the Golden City--a place spoken about only in legend. On the path, she's captured by a fanatical religious group that demands she unlock a magical power only she can truly understand. Her only hope of freedom lies in an alliance with Ran, a wealthy boy who seems like Cary's opposite in every conceivable way. Together, they must navigate a world of shifting alliances, unknown magic, and the looming question of who they truly are in the chaos of survival. As Cary's journey unfolds, she discovers that finding what really matters may be the greatest challenge of all.

In Another Life, Maybe by shennelty

"He wanted forever. She needed freedom." Aeliana Ramos was never given the luxury to be young. As the eldest daughter of OFW parents, she stepped into the roles of mother, father, and sister all at once-raising three siblings on her own, one of whom needed more than the world could offer. While her friends dreamed of college parties and love stories, Aeliana learned how to survive. And then came Callum Reyes. Gentle, grounded, and everything she never thought she could have. For eight years, he stayed. Loving her, waiting for her, quietly hoping she would choose a future with him. But some hearts are too tired to settle. And some dreams are too heavy to carry together. Years later, Aeliana receives a wedding invitation-from the man she let go. And as she walks back into the life she could've had, she's forced to confront the question she's buried deep inside: Was love ever enough... if she had to lose herself to keep it? A story of quiet heartbreak, personal growth, and the kind of love that doesn't end in forever-but will never be forgotten. Inspired by Taylor Swift's "Midnight Rain"

Thorns Beneath the Halo by SAYURI_WRITES

Aeris and Izen were never meant to be simple. Not when their touch burns, their glances linger, and their nights blur between rough truths and quiet tenderness. Nineteen and reckless, Aeris is all sharp smirks, soft lips, and unspoken aches-daring the world to keep up. Izen, silent and steady, is the one person who always does. They don't talk about what they are. They don't need to. From whispered confessions in the dark to stolen moments that leave them breathless, they just are-raw, real, and utterly tangled. Together with Hazel and Brielle, their found-family chaos plays out in between homemade cakes, over-watched dramas, and shared silence. But behind the laughter is heat, tension, and the kind of connection that doesn't fade when the lights go out. This isn't a love story that starts with a kiss. It starts with want. And it just doesn't stop.

When the ice melts by Jhoana-writes

Emory James has always known she doesn't fit the mold her family built for her. While her parents and older sister thrive in courtrooms, Emory's heart belongs to helping animals and finding her purpose in quiet acts of compassion. Her mother and sister have always been supportive, but her father still insists she's "too smart to waste her life on animals." Now, after years of hard work, she's finally graduating as a veterinary technician and is ready to prove that following her heart was worth it. On graduation day, she's running late while also juggling her cap, gown, and nerves as she races through the city's hockey arena where the ceremony is being held. She ends up crashing straight into Callum Bennett, the hockey star of the BrooksRidge Sparks. Callum Bennett has never had trouble getting attention on or off the ice. With a killer smile, easy charm, and enough confidence to fill an arena, he's the kind of guy everyone recognizes and few really know. The son of a retired hockey legend and a brilliant college professor, Callum's been under pressure since he could walk. After losing his older brother years ago, he learned that keeping things light was safer than letting anyone close. Hookups? Sure. Relationships? Never. Feelings just slow you down. A few weeks later, fate intervenes when Emory's clinic partners with Callum's team for a "Paws & Players" adoption event. One glance and neither can pretend their hallway collision was just a coincidence. Between camera flashes and undeniable chemistry, Emory and Callum find themselves breaking every rule they swore to keep. They both don't do relationships. But sometimes, the best kind of love is the one that wasn't in the game plan at all.

LOVE ABOVE LEVEL by Shaniahmaesanjuian

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The Sun Doesn't Always Shine by Ashley029511

Be patient, they said. Sometimes you have to go through the worst... to get to the best. Cleome wasn't looking to be noticed - especially not at her new school, where secrets don't stay buried for long. But a chance friendship, a not-so-accidental rivalry, and a popular boy with too many eyes on him threaten to pull Cleome into the center of a storm she's spent years trying to outrun. Ruthie doesn't like her. Ashton can't stop noticing her. And Cleome? She just wants to keep her past in the past. But when the rumors start again - this time with her name in every whisper - Cleome must decide whether to keep surviving in the shadows... or finally step into her own light. Because even when the sun doesn't shine... some girls still rise.

Guarded Hearts (wlw) by cbooks_30

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Blurred Lines by E_K_whispers

Selene Amara Velasquez is an arts student with fire in her soul and rhythm in her veins. Dante Alejandro Reyes is a cold, disciplined political science major na walang pinapalapit sa mundo niya. Pero nung nagtagpo ang mga landas nila, unti-unting nagbago ang lahat. Boundaries blurred, walls crumbled-and in between stolen glances and quiet gestures, a love neither of them expected began to grow.

Pursuing the Remnant (Scholar Series #1) by rupturedwords

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Till the Clock Stops by timmychris

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Love in the Halls of St. Adeline - Book 1 by Rojeen_Zara

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The Stranger in the Looking Glass

Cary has never considered herself anything special. She's just another desert-dweller trying to survive the harsh conditions of Red Valley. But when she's struck by a lightning storm believed to be sent by a Goddess, she finds herself forced to leave her home and embark on a perilous journey to the Golden City--a place spoken about only in legend. On the path, she's captured by a fanatical religious group that demands she unlock a magical power only she can truly understand. Her only hope of freedom lies in an alliance with Ran, a wealthy boy who seems like Cary's opposite in every conceivable way. Together, they must navigate a world of shifting alliances, unknown magic, and the looming question of who they truly are in the chaos of survival. As Cary's journey unfolds, she discovers that finding what really matters may be the greatest challenge of all.