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Caught By The Bad Boys
Raathi Chota - 2016
Yet all she wants is to get into Yale, far away from everyone, the incidents, the heartbreaker and the bullies. Four popular boys, suspicious about Lana, reignite an old bet that her 'true' self will be exposed as time goes on.One night in Lana's life changes everything. The only people to help her are her tormentors. This causes the boys to have more questions, fights, and arguments more frequently. The more people involved, the more questions arise, secrets reveal themselves, trust is shattered, feelings become blurred and friendship is ripped apart. While Lana sees, the good and forgives easily, others search for the bad to try and defeat it. People cross our path for a reason but for a second chance, it does not always mean to have a happy ending.
Queen of Thieves
M. Kane
Rags to riches. Pauper to princess. A girl with beauty and brains and power. Nobody suspects that the once orphaned girl grew up to be the city's most notorious thief.But that's what she is. A thief. A con artist. A criminal. It's what she's been for a long time. Something she once did for the sake of surviving became a habit somewhere along the way, a source of pleasure. Even now, even will all the money in the world, nothing's changed. Not really. Lia has no desire to change that, not even a little bit. She hasn't known anything else, not for a long time.Most of her life, she's dwindled along the line of good and evil, never quite crossing over to one side or the other. The line was blurred, her moral skewed, the rules broken, but through it all, she was never seduced by either side.But when an assassin arrives in her city with ill intentions, the thief's life is no longer in her hands. With her world spinning out of control, she's forced to play a role she never imagined she'd choose.Hero.*A Robin Hood retelling.* ➵ Ranked #1 in Mystery/Thriller➵ Selected by Universal Pictures' the Visit as a Top Mysterious Thriller➵ Selected by Fullscreen as a Top Thriller➵ Wattys 2016 Award: Collector's Edition*Trigger Warning: While this book isn't too dark, there are themes that may be uncomfortable for some readers (violence, sexual assault, etc).*
First Love...Only Love
Sinaidkincaid16
Macy had been crushing on Twain since... her hormones first responded to his dark brooding bad boy looks. She meant to become his...
The Bad Boy, Cupid & Me
Slim_Shady - 2012
Her neighbour has a son, and it's Reece Carter.Sneaking out. Parties. Drinks. Hash Brownies. Flirting. Breaking the Law…and Road Trips.Add a few shots of Cupid's Arrows and what have we got?No clue.All we know is, it'll be unforgettable.
Until I Met You
winx1348
For Jessalyn and her mom, moving to the small town of Avondale, California seemed like the perfect decision; they wanted the new scenery but what they really needed was a new start.Jessalyn Hartley had always been shy and one to keep to herself, but now, as she enters her final year of high school at Crestview High, she's more determined than ever to stay hidden in the shadows.However, all of that may change when she crosses paths with the supposed bad boy; Cason Michaels, and figures out that maybe she just had to meet the right person to break her out of her shell.
Lexi's Undoing (#1)
Morgan Rider
For years, she has navigated the suffocating constraints of boarding school and chaperoned dances, and she is ready to detour from the perfect path her parents set her on. Luke Carrington is the swoon-worthy stranger who arrives to spice up the party, convincing Lexi that it's okay to ditch her uniform and spread her wings. Despite Luke's charm and intelligence, Lexi's family shrugs him off and refuses to tell her why. In her mind, the man has more to offer than any gel-headed boy she's met. Not only does he share her interest in Greek mythology, but he has devoted his life to helping people cope with death. What could be more admirable than that? When Lexi learns that her life has been a big fat lie, and the people claiming to be her family aren't who they say they are, she turns to Luke for solace. He is the only one who has not betrayed her, and he helps Lexi prove she isn't a little girl anymore. Once Luke's earns her trust and her heart, Lexi is willing to follow him anywhere to keep him close-even into the underworld.
Last Summer
uwubridget
Reece sees the world through a small frame, a daily cycle with no eye for charm.When summer camp goes wrong, the two insignificant lives will come together as one significant story.
Military's Girl
KenZ_Dizzy95 - 2013
I couldn't just stay here and listen to him telling me he was leaving, I couldn't just deal with it. Tears were running down my face as I made it to the street, just at the edge of the grass and the sidewalk-arms wrapped around my waist and I collapsed into them. "Baby girl, I'm so sorry." He sounded as heartbroken as I am "I really am, I don't want you crying like this. It breaks my heart". "I still remember the time I lost you in he woods" he chuckled, even though his face was sad. "You had no idea how scared I-how scared I was because I lost you. I thought I lost you for good, that I wouldn't be able to find you, ever. Every time I called your name I got more scared I wouldn't find you, but then I did. I found you. You were huddled up crying, you didn't even know it was me till I said your name.'' "The way you looked at me after that, made me never to see you cry again. So I promised I would do everything in my power to keep you from crying, and except for the little things here and there-I did a good job. Until now that is. Not only did I not keep you from crying, but I'm the reason" he said, barely above a whisper. His eye's shining with tears, and some were trailing down his face. "You also promised never to leave me" I whispered, finally able to talk. "I know..." "Your promised!" I shouted, he held me tighter as I cried. "I know... I know, and I'm sorry. I never meant to break that promise either" Tyler and Dakota have been best friends since either can remember, even with a 2 year gap in their age. But what happens when Ty leaves and joins the military, and leaves Kota behind? Something he promised he would never do? Will it wreck their friendship for good, will they be able to repair it? When Ty comes back, Kota is in a terrible situation. will Ty be able to protect her?
The Psychic Next Door
Yvette Russell - 2010
After her boyfriend cheats on her, Rachel Vaughn needs a fresh start. She finds it in a new apartment and despite having some seriously weird neighbours, she quickly settles into her new home. But soon after, strange things start happening. Small things start to go missing, she hears voices at night, and once… once… once Rachel swore she heard a growl. Though her friend Polly fears Rachel may be losing her mind, it soon becomes clear that Rachel is being hunted by something… unexplainable. And she can't help but think it has something to do with Luc, the handsome and mysterious guy who lives next door. Eerie, thrilling, and romantic, The Psychic Next Door twists, turns, and tortures you until its heart-stopping climax.
Destined
Rubina Ramesh - 2017
But he had his priorities set and her sick father was nothing but a burden. Esha didn't have any other choice but to apply for a loan from her office. But she had not banked on the fact that the Head of Geno Technologies needed her for other reasons.When Rohan Sharma saw Esha for the first time, he felt she was the one. He had no intention of falling in love with her for the pain of the past was still too much to bear. But he did need Esha as a decoy to his plan. But Esha was not a damsel in distress who would bend to his will easily. While he was sure that he would marry her only for six months, he still couldn’t understand why he felt a searing jealousy every time, her ex-fiancé Ayush’s name was mentioned.While these two souls had other plans in their lives, Destiny conspires to bring them together. But will the stench of Death let them live their lives?
The Monster Inside Of My Bed
Makeandoffer
No one questioned that the man who put her in a mental institution for eight months was in fact a violent drunk because unlike Maria people thought he was normal. No one questioned that her friends bullied their classmates on a daily basis to stay at the top of the social ladder because that was normal.The only time people started asking questions was when Maria finally snapped.Then, she meets Mason Riley. Charming, handsome, and confident. He was like a slap back to reality, and for the first time in years, Maria finally felt like she was back in normality.The only problem was that she met Mason when she was admitted to The Ledge Mental Institution. He had been bouncing from hospital to hospital since he was 12 years old, somewhere along the way the doctors branded him a Sociopath. That would explain the charm, his exceptional knack at manipulation, and the remorse that he lacks to feel.Yet, even with all of that Maria finds herself believing that Mason might actually be one of the most normal aspects of her life, because after all sanity is best judged by those who lack it.That’s what he keeps telling her, and she almost started to believe him.Almost.
Being the Bad Boy's Victim
Claire Monette - 2013
Returning to that country meant leaving the people she cared about in London. Connor Michaels, the devilishly handsome bad boy of the school, never really cared about anything, especially not about girls. His usual game: use them then lose them…that is, until he came upon a stunning British belle. The day Bella and Connor's paths crossed, seats were overturned, hot spaghetti was spilled, and sexual innuendos were flung around like confetti. But the more Connor tortured Bella, the more he found himself inexplicably drawn to her, and the more he began to behave amusingly unlike himself. Will Bella continue to be the bad boy's victim? Or will she be able to do what no other girl has ever done before—catch his heart? Join them in this hilariously spunky love story full of twists and turns, dark pasts, and even a dangerous stalker. If you want a book that has the emotional drama of The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants mixed with the parental neglect of The Secret Garden then you’ll want to read Being the Bad Boy’s Victim.
Altar-Ed Plans
Rebecca Talley - 2009
The perfect marriage. The perfect groom. What could go wrong?Caitlyn has been preparing for her perfect wedding all her life. But when her fiancé abandons her at the altar, Caitlyn vows she'll never love again. Going to BYU doesn't make that easy, however, and avoiding all social contact can only last so long. When her bishop calls her to be the mom of her Family Home Evening group, Caitlyn is suddenly thrust into surprising circumstances that leave her flustered the attention of two unwanted suitors.Travis, the FHE dad, has plans to woo Caitlyn by using his cowboy charms while Chase has his own ideas for dating her. Will Travis or Chase change her mind about love? Or will it be déjà vu? Follow Caitlyn through all the flirtatious looks, dates, ex-girlfriends, and unexpected surprises.
Invitation Only (Pink Series, #1)
Cecillia Wang - 2017
Formal invitation to follow.For more information, please read this book.