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A young widow must choose between her past and her future when she returns to her hometown and is charmed by a sexy firefighter. ❤️ Ruby Sinclair-Matthews never intended on moving back to the rolling wheat fields of Lakeside, Georgia. But when an unexpected tragedy forces her to leave Atlanta, she doesn't have much choice. She needs to get her act together - if not for herself then for her two-year-old daughter Mya. What she doesn't expect is for sexy firefighter, Justin Lark, to ignite feelings she never thought she'd have again. Now all he has to do is prove he belongs in her life - and in her heart. AND THEN CAME YOU is part of the world I created in STRAWBERRY WINE, but can be read as a standalone. Content warnings: This story is a New Adult romance and will include sexual situations, the mention of grief and unexpected death, and mental health issues. And Then Came You (available only on W A T T P A D) Copyright © 2022-present, Darly Jamison. All Rights Reserved. This story is a work of fiction. Unless otherwise indicated, all names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents in this story are either the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Cover created on Canva Pro (I highly recommend splurging on a subscription!) with an image created in part by svetikd on iStockPhoto. Notice: This document is not authorized for upload or use with artificial intelligence systems or platforms. Any attempt to upload, analyze, or process this content using AI technology is strictly prohibited.

Monica Lowe hasn't celebrated New Year's Eve since that day-the day her parents were declared dead after a tragic accident that happened just days before the holiday. However, fate has a different plan for Monica this year. She is forced to celebrate the New Year-and experiences an unforgettable New Year's kiss from someone she never expected.

Valkyrie Hunter has a bloody past that must never be uncovered as she seeks revenge. Alec Raven is a devil playboy, he's had everything he ever wanted since he was a kid, the heir to the wealthiest family in Singapore. He's ruthless and doesn't care about a woman's feelings, but then he needs an heir and he's asking the most beautiful girl he's ever seen. Valkyrie makes a deal with the rich heir to get pregnant and have his baby. She needs his influence to have her revenge and he needs a baby momma with no strings attached. But Valkyrie can never have a baby, and Alec proves not to be as numb as he thought he was towards women. Sparks start to fly... While seeking revenge, dig two graves.... one for yourself....

Jess Wilder is sick and tired of the phone calls she's been getting recently. Phone calls from people she doesn't even know. Teenage boys specifically, and they're all asking for Sarah. Last time she checked, her parents named her Jessica. It's her senior year of high school. All she's worried about is her position on the volleyball team and her college applications. Nothing can stop her, not even the weird butterflies she gets when she's around a certain soccer player named Ace Davis. But with her parents on the verge of divorce, commitment really just scares Jess. Now if she could just stop these stupid phone calls... Ring ring. "Hello?" "Um, hey Sarah?"

A Rich Heiress of the Biggest Italian Casino, Aurora Moretti has lived all her 22 years of life avoiding danger as the enemies of her father Leonardo Moretti attempts to bring him down. Lorenzo Russo, Son to the Head of the biggest Mafia in Italy 'Le Ombre'. Due to a betrayal in their Mafia gang, his father and all the members were killed and some went missing. He decided to disguise himself as a bodyguard and infiltrate the house of his father's killer. When her life is put on the line on her 22nd birthday, her Father decides to hire a bodyguard for her. Her first impression of this bodyguard was "Damn what a hot potato" and then it went to "Tch he's so cold, who's he frowning with all the time so annoying" and back to "I really wanna have him in my bed" While Aurora is feeling conflicted with her feelings towards her bodyguard, Lorenzo is even more conflicted towards his own self. Should he ignore his attraction for her and carry on with his plans to kill her father or should he give up on his revenge to be with her?

When Yohan suggests they spend the next seven days together so he can avoid seeing other potential arranged matches that he would be force to otherwise, it's a race against time for Jenny and Yohan to rekindle their childhood bond. From the moment Jenny heard Yohan's name, a wave of nostalgia and excitement washed over her. He wasn't just any arranged match; he was her childhood sweetheart, the boy who had shared countless laughter-filled days and whispered secrets under the starry sky. But as they sat across from each other in the quaint café chosen by their parents, Jenny's heart sank. The bright-eyed boy who had promised to be her best friend forever was gone, replaced by a stranger with an distant smile. Has ten years in the U.S. erased the memories of their shared past from Yohan's mind or there is a bigger secret that he is hiding?

dahlia is a young girl... but she is also an orphan. What will happen when she's kidnapped? who will save her? Go read my other story raven! Same story, different prospective

Arya and Aryan became pen friends thanks to the parcel delivery guy who got confused between their names. Their respective birthday cakes were delivered to each other. Did they just stay as friends or Aryan turned out to be Arya's dream boyfriend? Arya is epitome of beauty with brains who believed in living her life on her own terms. Her beautiful grey eyes, long brown hair, milky white skin, awe-inspiring voice and a perfectly toned figure makes her one of the most likeable girls in her University. Aryan is a complete package too. He is talented, hard working and family oriented. Furthermore, he is 6'2'' tall, breathtakingly handsome with dark black hair, brown eyes, well proportioned and a fair complexion. His beautiful smile on his perfectly crafted Greek god like face can make any girl fall for him instantly. Even though, we may think that they are poles apart in nature, they do have many things in common. They are Army alias die-hard fans of the world famous boy band BTS. They love to play guitar, are hopelessly romantic and can go to any extent for their loved ones. What happens when these pen friends meet in person and fall for each other? These two come from the generation of modern India, wherein they don't give up their love but convince their families in a unique way for their better and happy future together. Do they succeed in this attempt or not? Let's find out in this journey of Aryan and Arya from being pen friends to happily ever after. All the images used in the story belong to their rightful owner. Highest Rankings #1 - lovergoals #1, 2 - indianlovestory #1, #5, #7, #8, #9, #10 - bestfriendsforever #1, #9, #10 - ipurpleyou #1 - oppositeattract #1, #2 - penfriends #16 - penpal #27 - contemporaryromance #29 - oppositesattract #29 - btsfamily #30 - collegelove

Once in a lifetime, a worldview-changing, fate-altering encounter happens. In one lifetime, two individuals blessed with such an encounter ended up in a tragic separation. In another, a fateful encounter brings the two to meet once again. In this lifetime, Chandra and Aditya are two high school boys living different lives and chasing different dreams. Only one of them remembers their past life, yet his heart still beats so strongly for the other. Can they restore what they once had after a lifetime has passed, even if they no longer bear a resemblance to their past selves? [An entry for ONC 2024 - 80. "Meet me next life" and 33. 'A broken heart beats with all its pieces. And it still wants the same person']

Zuma has always had a crush on Skye's cousin, Coral. But will he have the courage to tell Coral how he feels? If Coral finds out that Zuma has a crush on her, she'll have to decide either to choose Zuma or stay in her home in Puplantis. 🛑 THIS STORY IS ONLY SUPPOSED TO BE ON WATTPAD, NO SITE IS ALLOWED TO USE IT AS I (ChaseYourDreamsWSkye) HAVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ON IT. ANY SITE USING IT WILL BE REPORTED. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE. (2/13/24)

"Can you please do me a favor?" Robert asked back. "Sure, what?" she replied immediately. "It's hard to concentrate on the road with your whiny voice in my ear so please shut up. Our marriage is nothing more than transactional, no need for unnecessary conversations" he shunned her... Her eyes began to sting with tears and she had to blink repeatedly to push it back. She looked out the window at the fast passing buildings, cars, people and trees, and she felt stupid to hope that a contract marriage could be the same as a normal marriage born from love. *** The captivating Maddison Crest never imagined her life would collide with that of the wild Robert Salvatore, a fascinating rebel raised in opulent riches. She sets off on a turbulent adventure through a web of family secrets, contract marriages, and jealousy. Her existence is upended by a cunning step-sister, an enigmatic benefactor, and a troubled heart. Unexpectedly, love blooms when Maddison reveals Robert's frail nature behind his defiant exterior. But everything they've worked so hard to create could be destroyed when her secret background comes to light. Will their love triumph above everything, or will the billionaire's troubled past destroy them? Immerse yourself in this magnificent story about passion, atonement, and the enduring power of family. ROMANCE READS 2024 - HONORABLE MENTION