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abuse court secrets self-discovery truth

"Dear Corinne,  I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. And God help me- it HURTS!  Love, Leigh"  After confiding her story in the only person she truly trusts- but who didn't know she was such a role model- Leigh Anderson finds herself broken. She has to repeat the story of her abuse and eating disorders to her family and the court- the whole world may as well have her heart on a silver platter. Torn between people who care too much and people who blame her for her problems, Leigh finds herself searching for a refuge. But everywhere she turns, she finds something that makes her want to scream. So she searches for the only things that are "missing" from her life: peace... and a mother.All Rights Reserved

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SILENT HEARTS by Clifoconda_HemHem

"I've been silent for so long and it cost me you... My love, my only love...But not anymore... My heart could no longer remain silent for what it feels for you, Lyra!" Alex leaned in, his lips brushing against mine, holding my body close to his. And the whole time, I was drowning in his ocean blue eyes, those eyes that were always filled with love and determination whenever it meets my boring gray ones. At this moment, I could no longer recognize the shy and quiet Alex Di Luca I've always known. "So either be mine or let me be yours." *** Lyra Valera is a passionate and hardworking 20 year old single mother. Her world revolves around her 4 year old son. She was once the girl who seemed to have it all, but everything and everyone she held dear in her heart disappeared in a snap after the boy she thought loved her broke her into pieces. Alex Di Luca is a talented 20 year old art student who has ASD. In a world where no one seems to understand him, he turns into his world of art. He was a shy and quiet boy who became even more reclusive after a terrible past that was caused by a person he thought he could trust. Alex and Lyra are always meant to meet, but because of unfortunate circumstances the two of them became too broken to open up their hearts leaving it silent and separating them apart. But what happens when years later those same unfortunate circumstances opens up and forces them to meet once again? Will the two of them manage to get out of the silence and learn how to open their hearts to one another? Or will they forever remain broken and trapped in the silent prison they created? READ TO FIND OUT! (This is the spinoff to my book MIRACLE, but can also be a standalone read)

Runners by rbooks01

They balance each-other out. One the calm, the other the storm. Except when they don't. Except when she loses it and makes the place burn...literally. Who knew a burnt building would lead to three lost brothers across the country and a big ass house...after being on the run for almost a year. The twins are in for a crazy ride, but they're in it together. Always. Pinky promise. Will it be enough? TW: abuse, SA, r*pe, and mature language/scenes. (I suck at descriptions, but it would mean a lot if you gave my book a try! <3 ) *Unedited* 🌻 Started ~ 24/09/21 ~ 🌻 🌻 Finished ~ 25/01/22~ 🌻

Truth In Words ✓[Secrets Book 3] by LiveLifeInTheRain

Sequel To Secrets In Silence, Book Three. It's hard to hide secrets when your life is about to be put on trial and Addie had nowhere else to hide. Addie's moment of strength caused her to make the courageous decision to finally fight back and press charges against the five people who have made her life a living nightmare. She's trying to live a normal life before the trial; making friends, going to college and figuring her life out while she goes over the detail until the trial starts and everything comes out. When the trial starts she feels more alone than she ever has in her life as she's forced to sit there exposed as she tells the jury and judge the unthinkable things they did to her. Will Addie be strong enough to make it through? Liam hates seeing her face every day since she got back, he feels hurt and betrayed by the girl he can't stop loving. He realizes too late that he's becoming a man he doesn't want to be. His stubbornness is causing him to mess up his relationships with the people who matter most in his life and it doesn't take long before he finds himself alone and forced to take a long look at himself. As the trial comes closer Addie shuts down more and more but he doesn't know why because he doesn't know anything about what's going on with her. He knows nothing about the trial, the charges, what happened or how she's really doing. Will Liam realize his mistake before it's too late and will Addie even forgive him? Addie is no longer silent and ready to talk, but will everyone be willing to hear the truth in her words? ChickLit -16 Romance -70

The Billionaire's Ex by Nelisagold

When They Kennedy is accused of dating the billionaire for his money, she finds other means to take care of her sick mother. And that includes working as a waitress at a club, raising suspicions and rumours that happens to cost her her relationship with Ashton Ryder. They claim to move in but a sinister situation brings Ashton back to his home town when he finds out that his sister was found half alive on the streets. He need to get Justice for her condition, even if it means taking everything from the culprit and making his life a living hell. Unknown to him that he's going to see her again after so many months and no matter how had he tries to tell himself that he hated her, he couldn't stay away. No, not from her. The important thing is that he now holds a better position to ruin her, he becomes her boss and wants to make her stay in the company, hell.

Chasing the puck by marie200013

Sarah, an ambitious sports reporter, is no stranger to navigating the fast-paced, male-dominated industry. But when her career forces her into the orbit of Tyler Ford, a rising hockey star with a guarded heart, the lines between personal and professional begin to blur. As Sarah digs deeper into Tyler's life, she discovers hidden vulnerabilities beneath his confident exterior. Torn between her career ambitions and the undeniable pull toward Tyler, Sarah must confront her own emotional turmoil while dealing with the media's scrutiny. With secrets threatening their futures and their growing connection complicating their lives, Sarah and Tyler must decide how far they're willing to go to protect their careers-and each other.

I Can't Take It Anymore by Kalia_ktb

Coming from a family that was already broken when born, Kailyn Monroe has to face the aftermath of her secrets and past battles. Born and raised in a small town called Virginia you're prone to watch and listen, but has anyone ever took time to watch and listen to what happened to Kaiyln many years ago. Kailyn who's sixteen experienced hurt within herself and everyone else as she navigates her life. As she takes on moving to no other than Atlanta, Georgia, and goes through different phases. Her family planned to move for a new start as a way to forget but aren't everyone's scars permanent? Will she have a chance to forget or will her past catch up to her and make her want to end it all? Book one to series Completed...

Echo of a Bird's Cry by michellewatson21

Secrets, lies, betrayal, and obsession. Tragedy is only the beginning. Eden Willmore has spent the last five years shunning her wealthy family and running from her troubled past. She learns the terrible news concerning her youngest sister. Her sister, Emily, is being harassed by a disturbed stalker. Eden invites Emily into her protective bubble to reconnect. But a horrible event brings Eden's dysfunctional family back into her life and into the small town of Ravenwood. Eden isn't the girl she used to be. She wants to come to terms with her traumatic childhood and confront those who have betrayed her, but things only worsen. After surviving a devastating massacre, things with her family slowly begin to improve. Broken bonds are mending when an old foe moves to Ravenwood. Eden thinks her enemy is out to cause havoc. She's threatened by her secret past that has the ability to destroy the happy home Eden has dreamt about. Eden must fight for the safety of her loved ones as the world around her begins to crumble. But certain things aren't adding up. Maybe the danger is merely imaginary or a side effect of paranoia. Maybe Eden's old enemy isn't an enemy at all but only a distraction from the real problems she now faces. Eden must convince those around her that the danger they're in is just as real as her fears. (This story is complete.)

A Mother's Struggle (editing) by tee_letsow

Pain, secrets, mistrust, and deception are huge themes in this book as we look at the life of a single mother of two who is trying to get her life together but is struggling. Her last relationship dumped her in a pit of poverty and pain so she vowed to not let herself trust and love again. But even she can't completely evade love as a handsome, rich suitor literally stumbles upon her and offers her the life her ex stole from her, the life she rightfully deserves. She doubt that she will be able to balance motherhood and a relationship. Will she confront the tragic past that broke her and learn to trust him? Will the suitor heal Mmampho or open her wounds further? Let's see how Mmampho navigates the love for her children and the love for the new man. ******************************************* written and completed: 2019 editing: 2024

Replaced by aimlesssorrows

[BOOK 1] [NOT EDITED] ❝if you were to describe me in one word, what would it be?❞ she had the perfect life, with ideal parents, loving family however that came to an end when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. at the pure age of nine, she started dealing with abuse. her father became an alcoholic and drug addict. she was bullied in school by multiple people but she never talked back. you can say she was under this illusion that she deserved everything she was getting because of her father. until one day. he never had the perfect life. his father is a complete piece of shit that he had to tolerate till this day. he spoke back and wouldn't take his shit anymore. the only reason he was still talking to his father was because of his mother and little sister. many traumatic things happened to him, which was the start of his anger issues. he didn't know if he could be tamed. he speaks rudely to her and she doesn't respond. ❝mine.❞

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.

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SILENT HEARTS

"I've been silent for so long and it cost me you... My love, my only love...But not anymore... My heart could no longer remain silent for what it feels for you, Lyra!" Alex leaned in, his lips brushing against mine, holding my body close to his. And the whole time, I was drowning in his ocean blue eyes, those eyes that were always filled with love and determination whenever it meets my boring gray ones. At this moment, I could no longer recognize the shy and quiet Alex Di Luca I've always known. "So either be mine or let me be yours." *** Lyra Valera is a passionate and hardworking 20 year old single mother. Her world revolves around her 4 year old son. She was once the girl who seemed to have it all, but everything and everyone she held dear in her heart disappeared in a snap after the boy she thought loved her broke her into pieces. Alex Di Luca is a talented 20 year old art student who has ASD. In a world where no one seems to understand him, he turns into his world of art. He was a shy and quiet boy who became even more reclusive after a terrible past that was caused by a person he thought he could trust. Alex and Lyra are always meant to meet, but because of unfortunate circumstances the two of them became too broken to open up their hearts leaving it silent and separating them apart. But what happens when years later those same unfortunate circumstances opens up and forces them to meet once again? Will the two of them manage to get out of the silence and learn how to open their hearts to one another? Or will they forever remain broken and trapped in the silent prison they created? READ TO FIND OUT! (This is the spinoff to my book MIRACLE, but can also be a standalone read)