"What can I say? I missed the rain. Plus, you came to rescue me, so it's all good." Dev mocked a scowl. "You're unbelievable. Next time, bring an umbrella." She stuck out her tongue. "But then you wouldn't have a reason to come save me." He rolled his eyes. "Yeah, sure. Because I love dragging myself out of bed at 8 PM, when all I was trying to have was a luxury sleep after a week of professional mishap, to pick up my rain-drenched best friend. Totally my idea of fun." Srinika laughed, as they walked to the car. "Admit it, you missed me." Dev shot her a side-eye," Yeah, yeah. Let's get you home before you catch a cold." . . . . . . Stepping into the vibrant world of a Bengali feminist powerhouse - a woman whose fiery determination ignites as she delves into the depths of microbiology, pursuing her Ph.D. with fervor. But wait, there's more! Alongside her groundbreaking research, she's also the heart and soul of a loving family, supported by her devoted husband- A best friend tied into an arranged marriage. Late-night lab sessions fueled by passion and curiosity, interspersed with tender moments of familial bliss. What happens when societal norms clash with her unwavering feminist ideals? How does she juggle the microscope and challenging stereotypes with every step? Breaking barriers, not just in the lab, but also at home, as she navigates the maze of motherhood. Amidst all the chaos, there are moments of triumph and celebration - milestones achieved, stereotypes shattered, and love that knows no bounds. Join her on this rollercoaster ride of academia, feminism, and family, where every page turn brings a new revelation, and every moment is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance.

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This novel featuring Amie and her childhood friend, Mahir. It's a delightful tale of friendship, lost connections, and the power of rekindling old flames. Amie, a cheerful girl, had always carried a secret crush for Mahir during their childhood days. But as life would have it, they drifted apart and lost touch for many years. However, fate had a different plan in store for them. After a decade of being apart, their paths cross once again, and the sparks of their childhood connection reignite. Day by day, their interactions become more meaningful, and their friendship blossoms into something deeper. Amie and Mahir find themselves falling head over heels in love. It's a tale that will leave you with a warm and fuzzy feeling, reminding us all that sometimes, true love finds its way back to us in the most unexpected and beautiful ways.

Mallory finds herself brokenhearted when she loses the love of her life in a tragic accident. She's left to pick up the pieces of her life with the help of her best friend, Kendall. Her job as a neonatal nurse helps to keep her mind off of her broken heart when something unexpected happens; she comes face to face with Dr. Samuel Daniels. Will she find love again, or will her grief blind her from her second chance at love and happiness? *** "Kendall is under the illusion that you're in love with me. Can you believe that? I just buried my fiancé seven months ago. She told me not to be blinded by my grief, not to see that you love me," I sigh. I notice Sam lower his head. "I'm guessing that must have pissed you off." "It did! I don't want her to ruin the friendship that we have. I like how we are. You throw the love word in there, and it freaks me out." I fight back my tears. Sam raises his head to look at me. "Listen, Mallory. I would never do anything to jeopardize what we have. Please don't let other people's observations of our relationship mess that up, okay?" *** 1st Place in The Candy Cane Awards 🥇 2nd Place in the 2020 Universal Awards 🥈 2nd Place in the Books and Beyond Awards 🥈

Erica Davis did not have her life planned out like her friends did . If it was up to her , she would just leave her house and go work in a water park in Australia , but it is not up to her. She has been fighting for a place in her house and trying to find her existence and importance in her chaotic mind and in the middle of this all, she takes out some time to obsess over Will Grayson who seemingly had a perfect life . Will Grayson, to everyone , just seemed like the perfect topper. A lean guy with non framed glasses and calm temper. But Will does not care about the things happening in his life or about what others are constantly saying about him, he just likes to keep moving forward , without caring , without feeling . This is their story and how they both survived and came out of many dark abysses that circled their life.

Madison Rosales is not your typical 22- year-old. While everyone her age is out graduating college? She's only getting started. While everyone is out partying? She's out working. While everyone is out dating? She's out taking care of her family. After her father left them, she had no other choice than to become the second parent. Being responsible is the only thing she knows and her family comes before anyone else. Including herself. Until her best friend, Vanessa, suggests she focus on herself for once. To go out and party, meet a man, and fall in love. Except Madison is jaded. Another painful scar she has thanks to her father. Growing up surrounded by toxic relationships has her believing that there is no good man. That is, until one trip to New York has her coming face to face with Maxon Blake. Will he be the one to change her mind? To change the course of her life? Or will he get tired and leave like everyone usually does? **** Maxon Blake is a 24-year-old hotshot Wide Receiver for the New England Patriots who has his own issues with women. After being cheated on, Maxon believes there are no good women in the world. Sleeping around is something he's done for the past three years. That is, until his eyes land on Madison. The moment he sees her, he's a goner. No other woman has grabbed his attention in so long that it scares him. There is just something about Madison that draws him to her that he can't seem to pinpoint. So Maxon sets out on a mission to get closer to Madison and explore their chemistry. Except Madison doesn't seem to care. About him. About anything. Or anyone. But Maxon is relentless. He didn't get to where he was by giving up easily, so he decides to be patient. Give her time and she'll come around. Only, Madison will be staying with him for a week. Will that be enough time to convince her that there is something between them? Will she even believe him? Or will she leave? Forgetting about him like everyone else.

✨️ONC 2023 Shortlisted✨️ 'And I knew then, with an earth-shattering certainty, that everything I'd worked for, strived for, suffered for, had just turned to dust. My life as I knew it, scattered along the pavement with shards of windscreen and the contents of my stomach.' As the ruling queen of her elite private school, Annabel Sinclair has the brains and ruthlessness to go far. But an unexpected pregnancy and an 'incident' with a golf club and her ex-boyfriend's car leaves her expelled and disowned by her friends. Suddenly she's shipped off to the wrong side of town and forced to live with her estranged dad. If that isn't enough drama to deal with, his eccentric neighbours, the Grady's come into her life. Annabel doesn't need their unique blend of chaos as she's desperately trying to cling onto her old life. And she definitely doesn't need the spark that's growing between her and Connor Grady... ✨️Open Novella Contest 2023 entry✨️ Prompts - 69. I had a marvellous time ruining everything - Taylor Swift 44. Music is the bridge that can join together people regardless of their differences. Connect your diverse characters through their love of music. Trigger warning - references and detailed descriptions of pregnancy.

To walk away from your first love is hard enough, but it's impossible to get over him if he's not willing to let you go. But can you trust the man who shattered your heart and take him back? Margie life has not been easy to say the least, but she's always managed to pick herself up and shake off whatever crap came her way. One of her biggest mistakes was the lead guitarist from the world's most infamous band, Death Ever After. After one to many broken hearts, Margie's all in when asked if she wants to leave Hollywood. Jones has come a long way from being just some foster kid . He's now a famous guitarist with the whole world at his feet. Money, fame, and woman, have been part of the lifestyle that he's adopted over the last five years. But the one thing that he was always sure of was, Margie's unconditional love, that is until she walked out on him. Now that she's gone he realizes just how much he needs her, but it's more than that, he loves her. Can Jones make Margie believe he's a changed man. Can Margie put the past behind her and take back the man who devastated her heart time and time again...or is she really ready just to move on?

This isn't the story of how the city girl fell for the cowboy, oh no, this story was how the city boy fell for the home grown country girl. Harper was a single mother with a six year old son as her pride and joy. She owned her fathers old ranch as his last wish and lived an almost normal life. She had proven that she didn't need a man in her life after what had happened with her ex husband, but no matter what she did she couldn't seem to get away from his mistakes. She had known that he had had another child with someone else, but she had been unprepared for when that child's mother passed and how her ex was now getting out of county jail. She knew it wasn't her child, but the sibling of her only love Lucas. She was going to adopt that child and make a real home for her. Only she didn't know what a fight that would be. Caleb was an attorney from the big city of Detroit. He had been assigned to a case that brought him down to the sunny land of Georgia, with the heat and stetson hat fashion. Not knowing what all it would contain he was shocked to be faced with a fierce woman. Independent. A good head on her shoulders. Harper was all he could have ever wanted. He was struck with what he would have sworn to be lightning and wanted to know what made her tick under that gorgeously tanned skin. But they were from two different worlds. And he had a lot to learn if he was going to win over the country girl. Especially with him representing her ex-husband. Boundaries are made, lines are crossed...when family is what you have, its all you've got. Once you have it, you don't want to let it go. #1 in Country! Date:: 6/17/2018 #1 in Disaster:: Date:: 7/10/2018

"Our eyes meet and I forget how to breathe. Worlds change when eyes meet. It's in the eyes. Always the eyes. Eye contact is a dangerous, dangerous thing. But lovely. Oh so lovely. I looked at the mother like a blind man seeing the sun for the first time. I stared into those amber eyes, and suddenly I knew; the fire that warms can also destroy." 7 years later, their lives have changed. Big shot Dustin Clark is living his life in the spotlight. Only to be haunted by the memories of his longing girlfriend from high school, Nova Dixon. Except Dixon isn't Dixon anymore. A wife and Step-mother, Nova Brown seeks out to find happiness in her traumatized life. With an abusive husband, a beautiful son who is her entire world, and the guy that has had her heart since they first met, how will Nova be able to keep her life afloat without drowning in her own painful sorrow? *Sequel to I Might Need You*