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Parts 18
Time 2h 9m

cindimayweather

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"I can't be with someone who hates me Ethan!" He turned into a blurred vision as the unwanted tears filled my eyes. I could feel the frustration radiating from his tense body as I edged away from his touch.  

"You know I don't hate you!" I could hear the anger building in his voice, his already tense demeanour becoming even more rigid. 

"But your family does! I can't be with someone who comes from a family that can't accept who I am. I just can't!" 
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Moving to Austin, Texas due to her dad's promotion, LA native Davina has to start over. Davina is trying to steer clear of trouble. But trouble is hard to avoid when she gets involved with Ethan Samuels, her elusive yet popular classmate who is a part of the notoriously influential Samuels family.

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What we yearn for (unedited) by ohheyjudesummers

the one time Brielle tries to commit to a man for the long haul, he both cheats on her, rips open a terribly deep emotional wound and leaves her alone in an irreversible situation that she must navigate through. By herself. all whilst swearing off male companionship; after all that is what got her in this mess in the first place. so for the life her she cant figure out why her boss's irresponsible nephew, Milan, keeps sliding himself in her life at every corner. Hes a talented photographer and artist that's built an impressive career for himself. But in his personal life He's fickle, and terribly carefree. Still.. she'd be lying if she said she didn't enjoy his occasional company. (This is just an unedited, unfinished preview of What we yearn for.)

Love Has No Labels (BWWM) ✔ by freethenoise

*COMPLETED!* Cover by @sandsmark Currently being EDITED. 1st Place Winner of The Chaos Awards 3: Romance 4/26/2018 "Can't you give me a break, Austin?" Angie snapped, as the graffiti covered trains roared by. "What do you see in me, anyway? I'm like any other black girl on the street!" "You really want to know what I see in you, Angela?" Austin spoke up. "I see a woman, a beautiful, smart, caring woman, with a fine sense of humor and with a good soul. That's what set you apart from all other women, not just black women that I have crossed paths with in my lifetime," he said. Tears threatened to form in Angie's eyes at his words. "I also see a woman who's been hurt so many times, that she's afraid to be close to the source," Austin continued. "Well, I'll have you know, Austin, that I am a grown woman, I'm not afraid of anything," Angie retorted with bravado. "Oh? So then why do you keep pushing me away?" Austin asked coldly. "Why can't you let me love you?" ****************************************************************************************** Set in New York City in the early 1980s, college graduate Angie Carver meets young, handsome plumbing trainee Austin Phillips on the bus. Sparks fly, and eventually they fall in love. Austin is head over heels in love with Angie. While Angie loves him too, it's hard for her to reciprocate that love, the reasons being that Austin is a little younger than she is, and most importantly, their skin color, as Austin is white and Angie is black, causing strong disapproval from her overbearing mother, a jealous ex lurking around, and an ignorant "best friend" who doesn't understand. Will Austin and Angie rise above or will their love crumble before it begins?

Lead to You by victorianshawtty

"Dear Diary Now there is nothing but uncertainty around my future. I got married, to Ethan Carter.The merger that let us to this pinnacle came at a cost. Both Ethan and I do not know each other, at all. Both of us have married into something unknown , it's like spending your life with a stranger. Mom used to say how lucky she was to find true love in Dad and he was equally grateful to have her in his life. Will I ever get a chance at finding true love? S." Skylar Evans had lost her mother years ago and still hadn't recovered from the past. She had pushed herself to bring out the best in her but what happens if she gets thrown into an arranged marriage with a man she's never met? Ethan Carter never wanted to inherit his business yet he was forced into it by his father. The arranged marriage with someone he barely knew bound him even tighter to it. Will he ever come to terms with this? Will both of them find love in this marriage? Will they ever overcome their past to see through the future? What hurdles do they have to pass to find the path that will lead them to each other? Highest Rankings: #1-Marriage #9-Romance #1-Short story #2-billionaire #2-arranged marriage #3-love story

Eldora by BeautyHeartBouquet

All Rights Reserved!!! BoyxGirl, Completed. Ethan Baltimore has all you could ever want in life: he's handsome, has a good paying job, and a good reputation to get whatever he wants. However, there is only one last thing missing that he can't seem to shake, he doesn't feel that he has met the love of his life yet. Given the opportunity at something new, Ethan comes to realize that sometimes new things can be for the better, rather than the worse. Falling in love and ready to risk it all for his new lover, Ethan comes to see that when mystery lurks in the darkness, nothing good comes from it. *I do not own any pictures or videos uploaded to this story*

The Grey Area(BWWM) *Completed/Editing* by Indigowildchild

Savannah Cox was the type of female who when it comes to love she isn't that quite friendly in the department.Savannah had a rough childhood and was determined to succeed in life despite her hardships. She decided to move from New Orleans, LA to the small, quaint town of Westford, MA for more benefits.What she found there within three months of her move, is something that she wasn't quite expecting. Ethan McDounough wasn't like the other guys in his town. He actually wanted to have a relationship with a woman, but hasn't found the right one. Ever since his horrific childhood, he has become very insecure about himself and that is one of the reasons for his lack of love. He owns a local bar and grill called " Life Source". One evening at his bar, a woman walks in and its the start of something new. How would these two help each other? What challenges will they face along the way? Will they actually find the love they've been looking for? Read on to see their journey of love...

Chaebol Topaz: Bastard Son (Book 2) by iliannabinoche

(EDITING) This is a Curvy Blasian Community Romance: #AMBW #BLASIAN #BWAM #DISCLOSURE #CelebrateBlackStories #EyesLipsFierce A Chaebol heir with a black baby mama! What? Kdrama anyone? What happens when the wrong man is hypnotized by that thickness? Well, a baby of course. This is the continuation of the book "Chaebol: Topaz". Topaz meets Jae-Hyun, who happens to be the older brother of the guy she really likes, Jin-Jae. Jin-Jae is blocked by his older brother, who of course wants the Nubian Goddess Topaz for himself. Now that Jin-Jae is out of the picture, Jae-Hyun must figure out a way to capture the heart of Topaz. The Choi Family will not sit back quietly when they find out about this mess. Take a ride with me as we explore what happens when a Chaebol steps even further out of line in his pursuit of the affections of the woman who is already carrying his child... Topaz. *AMAZON PUBLISHED BOOKS ARE EDITED TO REFLECT CHANGES NOT AVAILABLE ON WATTPAD*

Scarlet Red ✔ by Happyharriet

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Hate Thy Neighbor (Completed) by ChantalAndrea01

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And If I say No! by GallowayIsWrite

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MY UFC FIGHTER by arabella_tomlinson

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Love Has No Labels (BWWM) ✔ cover

Lead to You cover

The Grey Area(BWWM) *Completed/Editing* cover

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Scarlet Red ✔ cover

Hate Thy Neighbor (Completed) cover

And If I say No! cover

The Broken Benefactor cover

The American (BWWM) cover

MY UFC FIGHTER cover

A Thin Line between Love and Hate cover

It's Always Been You cover

Step Into The Bad Side cover

My Black Inheritance cover

War of Love {Sequel to Family War} cover

A Normal Life | COMPLETED cover

IGNITED (+18) cover

True Black Love (COMPLETED - AMAZON PUBLISHED) cover

What we yearn for (unedited)

the one time Brielle tries to commit to a man for the long haul, he both cheats on her, rips open a terribly deep emotional wound and leaves her alone in an irreversible situation that she must navigate through. By herself. all whilst swearing off male companionship; after all that is what got her in this mess in the first place. so for the life her she cant figure out why her boss's irresponsible nephew, Milan, keeps sliding himself in her life at every corner. Hes a talented photographer and artist that's built an impressive career for himself. But in his personal life He's fickle, and terribly carefree. Still.. she'd be lying if she said she didn't enjoy his occasional company. (This is just an unedited, unfinished preview of What we yearn for.)