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Erin Carlton has always had bad luck finding a decent man. In a world that revolves around meaningless hookups, she believes that she is destined to be alone forever. That is, until she visits Aphrodite, a love guru in downtown Vancouver, who gives her a little nudge in the right direction. What Erin doesn't know is that the right direction happens to be in the arms of Matthew Jamieson.Matthew Jamieson has no issue finding a woman to hook up with. It comes with the job. Being a firefighter is what propels him through life, keeps him physically fit, and has woman throwing themselves at him left and right. He is perfectly okay with this lifestyle until he saves a stranger's life before his first shift as Fire Lieutenant. Puzzled at what the appearance of this shockingly beautiful woman means, Matt decides to take a leap, a move he hasn't made in a long time.Told in alternating points of view. #6 in guru - 05/04/20…

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Aspiring cellist Lyla Cummings is embarking on a life-changing journey, attending Julliard School of the Arts in New York City. Though her heavy past continues to haunt her, Lyla's dream of becoming a professional musician is what propels her forward. Since the sudden death of her sister, Lyla has struggled to put the pieces of her life back together. But when she arrives at Julliard, Lyla decides to try and throw caution to the wind and accept her new life, all while experiencing new things that she wished she could talk about with her sister. Finding Lyla is a coming-of-age story, tackling the ups and downs of falling in love, first experiences and attempting to rebuild your true self. #1 in cello - 05/22/20…

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Have you ever had an awkward confrontation with an ex years after breaking up? No? But, have you ever wondered, "what if?"Valarie hadn't laid eyes on Ethan since their awful breakup after senior prom eight years ago. Even though it happened ages ago, Val hasn't been able to shake Ethan, even though she has tried numerous times. When a new vegan bakery opens up in the area, her rage goes from hating Ethan to hating the hotshot who owns the joint for stealing her business. But what Val doesn't know is that the new bakery owner and her ex are one and the same.🏆 Winner of the FoodKart Baking Rivals Contest!#1 in Whitty - 03/15/20…

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Kate Samuels' life hasn't gone to plan: from being denied entrance into law school to becoming a thirty-three-year-old divorcee living in Toronto. After thinking things couldn't get any worse, a serious accident brings her to the hospital, where she falls into the arms of world-class neurosurgeon Jason Atkins, who happens to be the man she lost her virginity to fifteen years ago. Everything about Jason Atkins is perfect: from his caramel skin to his piercing blue eyes, his scruff to his build - everything. Amongst the trauma of her sister's accident, Kate finds comfort in Jason's reassuring words and soft touches. Can the two of them rekindle what they had fifteen years ago, or has life thrown them one too many curveballs?Warning: this story contains mature scenes. Enter at your own risk!#2 in Paralegal - 04/06/2020…

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Entry for the Saint Valentine's Contest 2020!One look; that's all it took.Lachlan Williams has always been a troublemaker, the type of guy most mothers don't like. Instead of taking his educational career seriously, he's more focused on singing and playing bass in his rock band. No one would have suspected that the sneaky trickster would meet his match on Valentine's Day when he locks eyes with Scarlet Ryder.Scarlet has lived a reserved life, sheltered from the cruel outside world. Determined to take advantage of the freedom that comes with going away to college, she immerses herself in the fast-paced, adventurous life of her roommate. Little did she know that attending a frat house Valentine's Day party would change the way she felt about herself, the world, and love.✨Complete✨#3 in 2povs - 02/25/20…