THE WEIGHT OF A HEARTBEAT - RiseUp collaboration (short story)

THE WEIGHT OF A HEARTBEAT - RiseUp collaboration (short story)

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18-year-old Allix Nelson-eldest of four siblings and proverbial golden child-has finally hit rock bottom. After finding out her boyfriend cheated on her, she is utterly heartbroken, but with a full ride scholarship on the line Allix can't afford to blow this final exam. Heart heavy with grief, and the overwhelming burden of so much riding on her shoulders, she's overworked and overwhelmed with no one she feels she can safely open up to. That is until she hears about Kids Help Phone's RISE UP campaign, compelling her to do the unthinkable: reach out to a stranger for help. Allix finds comfort, support and solace in a text message exchange with a crisis responder named Kai, and even though it'll take more than one conversation to lighten the burden of heartbreak and life with all its responsibilities, it gives her a gentle push in the right direction.…

THE BLACK BETWEEN THE STARS formerly known as SWORDSWORN (Pre-order now!!)

THE BLACK BETWEEN THE STARS formerly known as SWORDSWORN (Pre-order now!!)

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18 year-old Sinadine de-Arashi was never meant to live. Descended from an ancient line of female warriors that fell from the stars, her birth heralded a harrowing omen that demanded her throat be slit soon as she drew her first breath. Saved only by her mother's sacrifice, Sina longs to restore honor to her mother's name and prove herself worthy of her clan. That she is not a harbinger of death and destruction. Regardless of what the stars foretold.But when news is received that the Emperor is dying, and an imperial escort is on its way to collect its tribute of Swordsworn to uphold a thousand year treaty of peace. Seizing the opportunity to free them of her curse, her aunt--and lead Matron of her clan--demands Sina offer herself or face exile.Torn between dreams of glory and the call of duty, Sina must decide: will she sacrifice herself and serve the empire that enslaved them, or bring it crashing to its knees? AND I DARKEN with WONDER WOMAN flare…

The 27 Murders of Marie Antoinette **Coming Winter 2020**

The 27 Murders of Marie Antoinette **Coming Winter 2020**

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THE FEMALE OF THE SPECIES meets TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE (Told in letters, journal entries, text messages, emails and police transcripts):17-year-old Ronin Izakaya never wanted to leave London. But when her recently widowed mom accepts a high profile corporate promotion in fast-paced New York City, Ronin is yanked from her quiet country bubble and thrust into sensory urban chaos.Overwhelmed by the transition, Ronin makes a harrowing discovery after unearthing 27 letters hidden away in the attic of their century old brownstone. Each one a graphic confession to a gruesome murder spanning over five decades. All signed by the same mysterious alias: Marie Antoinette.At first, horrified by what she's found, Ronin soon finds herself drawn into a dark rabbit hole penned on perfumed paper--a place that speaks to a secret part of her no one else seemed to know or understand. And as Marie's story draws to its sinister conclusion, Marie's past and Ronin's present collide with devastating consequences.…

Stiletto Sisterhood

Stiletto Sisterhood

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Stiletto Sisterhood is now published by W by Wattpad Books, available in paperback and E-book!As a Wattpad reader, you can also access the Wattpad Published Edition here upon purchase, or read the Wattpad Original Edition for free. *****When they first met, best friends Priya, Isobel, Caitlin, Eshe, and Shayne swore a vow: Chase dreams not drama. Now, years later . . . *****Priya Seth is determined to win the coveted one-year mentorship with her idol at New York's hottest law firm. Her rival? Last night's hookup, Hadrian Marek. Despite having a privileged upper hand, Hadrian is willing to form an alliance. Priya's only condition? No sex.Isobel Morgan is planning the perfect wedding, fighting to get the promotion she deserves, and caring for her dependent father. But when a video of her cheating fiancé goes viral, her world comes crashing down until she gets an offer that merges her passion for news and activism. The caveat? Long hours and travel away from her father.As these young women discover that achieving dreams is often erratic, and drama is as inevitable as adulting, the foundation of their friendship begins to crack, putting their sisterhood to the test[word count: 90,000-100,000 words]…

WOMEN OF THE WARD - brand story

WOMEN OF THE WARD - brand story

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Annie Whelan, widow turned smuggler - come read about this incredible woman who ran her own bootlegging operation in order to support herself and her son!…

BLOOD FOR INK - Brand story

BLOOD FOR INK - Brand story

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A branded story written in homage to Cecelia Jane Reynolds, a young woman who escaped enslavement and spent 20 years writing to her former owners begging for freedom for her mother.…

STILETTO SISTERHOOD - Book Two

STILETTO SISTERHOOD - Book Two

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SEX AND THE CITY meets TRAVELLING PANTSPRIYANKA, ISOBEL, CAITRIONA, ESHE & SHAYNE are five diverse 20-something best friends out to conquer their dreams. Follow their trials and triumphs as they face relationship dramas, job issues, and adjust to life in the adult world -- where nothing is easy and the real challenges begin as each member of the Sisterhood is ripped in a different direction - literally.…

Catching Flights & Feelings - SUNWING one-shot

Catching Flights & Feelings - SUNWING one-shot

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Six weeks after a devastating break-up, what would you do if the man of your dreams appeared and asked you to jump on a plane with him to escape the pandemic?…

The Book of SISTERS (shoutouts & more)

The Book of SISTERS (shoutouts & more)

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For all the Sisters in search of a SisterhoodThis is a collection of interviews of some of your fave Wattpad writers, as well as YOU - our adoring readers - in an effort to bring us all closer. For those who've ever wished for their own Sisterhood, I hope we all find it here.…

Healing Haven - Book 2 in Haven Series [Complete]

Healing Haven - Book 2 in Haven Series [Complete]

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Book Two - Haven Series ALYSSA SLOANE, after facing down breast cancer, the death of her mother and being dumped by her fiancé, is at the end of her emotional tether. The silver lining to the dark cloud hovering over her lately is she's on the cusp of being reunited with her twin after six long years apart. Now Alyssa has to pick up all the pieces of her broken life and find out who she is and what she's really made of. ETHAN DAVIES is a figure of authority, respect, and after the shocking events of the summer, a hero cop to the islanders on Haven. He follows the rules, even if that means never stepping a toe out of line. Ever. As his soon to be sister-in-law, Alyssa is the last person he should be thinking about getting into bed. She's fire; wild, spontaneous and exciting as hell. Where his life has always been about following the rules, with her he wants to break them all. Even though he knows she's hiding something. Something major. Getting too close to Alyssa could get him burned. Both have scars that go deep. And some wounds never heal.…

S H A D E S

S H A D E S

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Fifty Shades as it was meant to be ... Tristan Shade is accustomed to always getting his way. A man with the world at his fingertips, there isn't anything he can't have. Or anyone he can't conquer.On the cusp of finalizing his divorce, he's free to do as he pleases. And he has his eyes set on a prize toocaptivating to ignore. Her reluctance only adds to the intrigue. Tristan Shade always gets his woman.Laura Pierce is no man's doormat. And she isn't accustomed to accepting failure. She's a woman who's fought and clawed to ascend the ranks in a field dominated by men. Making her a force to be reckoned with.But in the corporate world of Executives and Investors, money drives the bottom line and unfortunately she just doesn't have enough of it.A proposed merger with Shade Enterprises could solve all of her problems. All she has to do is...submit. Can Laura separate business from pleasure?Does she even want to?**Image and all rights/credit belongs to artist Oleksiy Maksymenko**…

The Sweetest Victory - Intertwined Series

The Sweetest Victory - Intertwined Series

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*** This was my first contemporary romance novel I wrote back in 2013. *** Victory Clarke, a hopeful rising star in Toronto's culinary scene, is no stranger to hard times, but with the launch of her first restaurant on the horizon, her future's finally looking bright.After a chance meeting with the chief architect she's only interacted with through emails, succumbing to the temptation of Gage-no matter how undeniable their chemistry-could be disastrous. Victory's priorities extend only to focus on her best friend's upcoming wedding, ensuring Soleil is a formidable success, and not much else.Though she isn't adverse the notion of being lovers, simple attraction gives way to explosive passion, still wounded from a brutal relationship that ended in bitter betrayal, Victory's heart bears too many scars for her to let go and move on.Ryder "Gage" Donovan, born into a prestigious Hollywood family, chose architecture over acting. Handsome and passionate, he's determined to wear the sultry Victory down.When their sizzling fling veers unexpectedly towards something deeper, Gage gets an offer from a billionaire in Abu Dhabi with an opportunity of a lifetime. A dream come true that would require him to relocate for the better part of one, if not two years.Realizing that the pursuit of his dreams could mean the end of his relationship before it's even started, as Victory's past unexpectedly returns, threatening to destroy everything she's achieved, Gage intends to fight for the woman he loves.No matter the cost.Can Victory find the courage to do the same?…

Cupid's Countdown - One Shot (Valentine's Day Anthology)

Cupid's Countdown - One Shot (Valentine's Day Anthology)

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BLURB: As a celebrated adult film star made infamous for breathing life into the literary hero's of popular romance fiction, Marco Luna is the embodiment of female fantasies come to life. His business is passion, sex and desire. But love? Love is the last thing Marco thinks he deserves. Or will ever possess. All he wants is a woman who can see him. The man beneath the many facades he portrays. And to be deemed worthy.Vinessa Hillis has flown halfway around the world to attend a coveted Valentine's Day event hosted by the crème de la crème of the adult industry with one goal in mind: be open to possibilities. Two years following the death of her husband, her first and only love, she's ready to move on. This solo trip is about new beginnings, and seizing back her sexuality. Marco Luna, is the man responsible for rekindling that flame. She's a fan of his work. A great admirer of his body. And as a kindred spirit, she sees the broken man beneath the glamour and gloss. This is a story about two people from very different worlds, who come together in the most unlikely of circumstances, and explores that inexplicable connection few of us find and rarely experience.…

Out of Focus #SYTYCW15 Top10 Finalist! [COMPLETED]

Out of Focus #SYTYCW15 Top10 Finalist! [COMPLETED]

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***A WATTPAD FEATURED NOVEL Dec 1st, 2015***EVA TURNER's a single-mom in witness protection hoping to start over and establish lifelong roots on Haven Island. But things get complicated when her small-scale photography business goes viral.MARSHALL DAVIES is a world-weary investigative journalist (suffering PTSD) with his eye on a coveted promotion that will get him out of the field (and line of fire). He's exposed terrorists and slippery politicians; a single-mother should be child's play.While passion blooms, and her past closes in, Eva has to somehow elude the spotlight (and charismatic Marshall) or risk losing not only her new life/identity, but custody of her girls.OUT OF FOCUS was a Top 10 finalist in Harlequin's So You Think You Can Write contest for 2015 . In January 2016, RT Book Reviews deemed OOF as one of the Top 3 books on Wattpad and an excerpt was also recently featured in Cosmopolitan's online magazine.(February 2016). *** Dedicated to anyone who is or has walked in Eva's shoes. I hope you've found your Haven. (And Marshall!!) :)All rights belong to the author and no reproductions are allowed without express permission from @FallonDeMornay. Please respect the author's copyright, otherwise she will hunt you down with a samurai sword.…

Living between the Lines - MICROSOFT SURFACE CHALLENGE

Living between the Lines - MICROSOFT SURFACE CHALLENGE

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A short little essay about what creativity means to me - and embracing my gift of writing.…

Always Summer - Intertwined series

Always Summer - Intertwined series

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Lynn Summers was the one who got away.Hunter Mercer was the one she could never have.…

[PPZ] - Til Death Do Us Part #BigChange [Elarcy]

[PPZ] - Til Death Do Us Part #BigChange [Elarcy]

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@Fanfic Contest WINNER! [April 1, 2016]Two years have passed following the events of PPZ and Elizabeth Darcy has a Horde descending upon Pemberley. Jane is pregnant and with a houseful of England's elite under her protection, Lizzie is determined to come out of this still standing. But with the estate in disrepair and only a few guards at her disposal, the odds are not stacked in her favour. Channeling the spirit magic containted with an ancient Shaolin talisman gifted from her Master during her years of training in Beijing, may be all that stands between her and certain death. After all, Master Lao did say 'For emergencies only'...…

GONE #13ReasonsWhyContest

GONE #13ReasonsWhyContest

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We all have something we would take back, change or undo. This is my truth. My secret. My shame.…

Do Celebrate Mom by Fallon DeMornay

Do Celebrate Mom by Fallon DeMornay

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Through all life's moments, she's there. Check out my statement celebrating mom.…