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When you have shared you life with someone for 45 years, how do you cope with their death? Do you wallow in pity, blame the universe, ask your daughters for help or ditch them to visit Hawaii alone at 75? Or all of these? When the only person you have truly ever loved dumps you, what do you do? Of course, you just take the Hawaii vacation for two and turn it into a solo trip! A little too late self-discovery trip by an old lady turns into a lesson in letting go when she meets a young man who reminds her of her late partner and makes her wish to have a son like that. Crippled by personal losses, they teach each other that life may be worth living after all. Join them, you may learn something about yourself along the way. ***SELECTED FOR THE "LongList" OF THE General Fiction CATEGORY OF @YourStoryIndia COMPETITION*** ***General Fiction- #111***

All stories, good or bad, begin at the right time and place. The night Rosalie Wood's boyfriend of one year proposed to her during an Elvis Presley concert in 1956, she went from thinking she knew everything, to knowing nothing. Faced with Wendell's infidelity, she soon finds herself consumed by the anxious, unknown road ahead. But a path is paved as Elvis joins her journey at the height of his infamous criticism. Beneath the dazzling spotlight, he battles the pressure of public scrutiny, unflattering nicknames, rules to follow or break, and the growing disconnection between the man and the image. As Rosalie becomes a steady presence in Elvis' life, helping him navigate his struggles and love life, she's forced to confront her own. Their growing bond, rooted in trust and friendship, lets them discover solace where they thought there was none. This is the start of a book series about personal growth, staying true to yourself, and the many challenges we stumble upon throughout human life, no matter who we are. Dear Reader: Girl of Mine is rooted in its time, delving into both the life and challenges of the 1950s. Along the way, it speaks of sensitive themes such as se*ual assault, violence, substance abuse, mental health, and racism. While these themes are heavy, they are included with the purpose to reflect, to educate, spread awareness and improve one's mental health.

Aren't one sided crushes fun? NOT! 18 year old Melody Jenkins has spent the last 3 years of high school crushing on one guy, Jake Kensington, who sees her as no more than a sister from another mister and best friend. Not wanting to risk their friendship, Melody has kept her crush a secret and her emotions in check whenever she's around him... which is daily since they live on the same property. It's her senior year and she has made it through the past three years of high school with little social psychological trauma. That's excellent considering she goes to a school in Los Angeles where the majority of the bored students graduating will have executive paying jobs the moment they walk across stage. If all goes well, she will graduate as the valedictorian with multiple offers from colleges on the East Coast, far away from California. But when the health teacher announces a "special" project that requires students to be paired and live under the same roof for one week, Melody's world gets completely turned upside down. She is forced to spend time with someone totally opposite of her and frankly, she can't stand... or so she thought. One night of catching a glimpse of the softer side of Kyle Warner, the school's most popular and arrogant quarterback, has her heart pounding and her stomach doing flip-flops. But when Melody shows an ounce of affection toward Kyle, Jake discovers feelings of his own as he tries to protect his best friend from the guy he knows Kyle can be. As the project comes to an end, Melody goes to homecoming... will it be a night to remember, forget or both? Be advised, this contemporary Teen / Young Adult Romance story has some strong language and strong sexual connotation.

Three best friends An amazing trip That's all it takes for life to be wonderful again. Except there's one question. ....... Three friends. Lily Young. Behind that smiling face you can see a disappointment. A sad past and a broken heart. Meeting the love of your life who just so happens to be the reason behind the trashed up heart in a different place altogether, not even in her wildest of wildest dreams. Will she be able to love again? Zara Ryder. That strong and perfect individual you see wasn't always that. Behind that hard core exterior lies a soft and loving being. That being has been left broken too many times. That soft and loving person has been through many scars, scars hidden from that exterior. Will she able to love again? Christian Rodgers. Rich and handsome. Half the world at his feet. Gets what he wants at the click of his two fingers. Perfect, don't you think? Let me tell you, it's not. Stepping into the roller coaster, his love lets him down at the first juncture. Will he able to love again? And that one question. ............. My first ever book on Wattpad!! Fingers crossed. #81 in teen fiction (2/12/2016) #88 in teen fiction (1/12/2016) #90 in teen fiction (21/11/2016) #93 in teen fiction (4/12/2016) #95 in teen fiction (19/11/2016) #97 in teen fiction (17/11/2016)

Intense. Passionate. Freeing. But just a one off. Can you imagine waking up disoriented, in a strange place, and in bed with a total stranger? One night stands can turn your world temporarily upside down... if you let them. Desiree was a nursing student who had always been more concerned with her career than a man. But maybe the right man just hadn't come into her life... John was an up and coming rockstar, visiting New York City for a couple of performances. His focus was the success of his band, not having a relationship. He was young and determined to succeed. How could he know what he really wanted in a woman? When the two meet, they fall instantly in lust, but there's more there between them. Something that will keep them connected through tests and trials. But will that connection be enough? Only time will tell...

Mystery writer, Kara Keaton, moved to small town Stonebridge to start her life over after her husband's death. Between writing, renovating the hundred-year-old home she purchased, and trying to figure out how to keep the plants in her greenhouse alive, she stays busy. But not so busy that she doesn't enjoy her daily visits to the Plumber's Pub where the cheer of the town rings long and loud. And it certainly isn't a hardship to watch the stoic and sexy Ben Roberts behind the bar. The steadiest of the siblings, Ben's love and pride in being part of his family's pub is palpable. He's a straight-shooter--when it's important--with a strong stature and golden eyes that show darker hints of what runs deep within him. And from the day he meets the mysterious Kara, he's a man who knows what he wants. He just hasn't found a way into her world. Yet. With a spring storm barreling through the quaint New England town, Kara begins to let down her guard, and starts to understand that her heart truly is ready to love again. SPECIAL NOTE TO READERS: Each book in the One Night Collection is a standalone novella, featuring new characters with a story all their own, that takes place over the course of one night. The exception to this is One Summer Night which features a fun roundup of all the main characters in the collection as they come together for a fabulous Fourth of July celebration. One Night Collection ONE AUTUMN NIGHT ONE WINTER NIGHT ONE SPRING NIGHT ONE SUMMER NIGHT ***ALL RIGHTS RESERVED***

Book 6 in the It just Happened Series. (Can be a stand alone but to better understand it read Never Say Never.) Love is supposed to be grand. No one prepares you for the heartache and pain. Not in the manner that they should. I had it all! The perfect husband. Johnny, he was everything a woman could dream of. Until I lost him, then my whole world shattered once again. Then there is River Fox the one person who will just not leave. He made a promise to Johnny, one he will not let go of. When all I need is for him to do exactly that. He infuriates me to no end! I just can't get him out of my mind, and it kills me! Loss... Pain... Raising a child on my own, it's all too much. "Katrina." He never calls me by my name. It's always princess, stubborn, a pain in his ass. "Look at me." I can't because when you call my name it does things to me, I know it shouldn't! Desire... Longing... Hoping for something I shouldn't... Wanting to be loved again... "Please, just stop!" Do. Not. Cry. I have shed way too many tears. I can't take the guilt anymore. "Just go. Please!" The first tears fall as the door slams shut. I'm betraying Johnny, by wanting his close friend. Even though I try to fight, I can't resist him. I hate it! I hate him. Mostly, I hate myself for the desire I have for the one man I shouldn't. How did everything get so out of my control? Disclaimer: I do not own any rights to pictures or songs in the story unless said otherwise. They just portray how I see my characters and the songs inspire certain aspects of the story. Copyright ©️ 2024 All rights reserved. This book or any portion of this book may not be used or be reproduced in any matter whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher. Except for brief quotations in book reviews.

Annie Rosen is completely in love with a boy in her senior class named Elvis Presley. She wants him to know about her feelings and figured that the best way to do so would be to write him a letter. Well, she's very shy and is too scared to talk to him in person, so what other option does she have? She tosses it into his locker, and after he reads it, she knows he knows of her feelings... only he doesn't know it was her who wrote the letter. When they become partners for a school project, she debates on whether she should tell him or not... especially when they become friends and someone else takes credit for writing the letter. Elvis could feel betrayed. What will Annie do?

What if the boy you crushed on your whole life wrote a song about you, and the song blew up to become your biggest hope and your worst reminder? Kat Ballard is fifteen when her nineteen year old best friend Trace Gallant tells her the news: his band, Soundcrush, just got signed. He's moving to Hollywood. Kat charms her talented boy-next-door into one kiss, to remember him by. Trace can't resist his best girl's lips, but knowing she is too young for more, vows to keep it innocent. The night doesn't turn out like he planned. When Soundcrush's first hit song breaks , the whole world knows his feelings for "Little Sister"are anything but pure. When Kat and Trace reconnect after her high school graduation, their chemistry explodes, but Trace is still fighting it...this time for mysterious reasons that have nothing to do with her age. Trace is steamy one minute, then shady the next. Kat can't decide...does she want a safe life at college with her new boyfriend, or should she fight for a crazy love-on-the-run with her rockstar? The Soundcrush Series: It's not just a love story. It's a band story.

Romance trope: best friends to lovers. "You're supposed to be my best friend, but all I can think about is kissing you again." TEDDY: I somehow got stuck in the unfortunate "one of the guys" category. It was on accident, naturally falling into this role since my childhood best friend was a boy. The crush on my best friend was also an accident. He's always seen me as one of the guys. That is, until the one drunken night he didn't. The one that nearly ruined everything a decade ago. JENSEN: It was much easier when I didn't notice how hot my best friend is. It would be even better if the rest of the jackoffs in our small town would stop noticing too. I can still remember all the details from our night together years ago. The night we never talk about, yet it's still so fresh in my mind. But will a secret scar from a past relationship ruin everything? [This is BOOK ONE of the WITH YOU series, a small town romance series set in Minnesota about the lives of the dysfunctional, blended Anderson family - with an interwoven mystery built into the background that spans the entirety of the series.] **Title formerly The Rest of Forever**