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Tasha Zapata

The Town Where Love Waits

There’s a saying in Maplewood Hollow, that charming little town tucked between sleepy hills and winding rivers: “No one leaves without finding love.” Most call it superstition. Some call it fate. But for Camille Hart, it’s her last resort. At thirty-four, Camille has everything her younger self dreamed of—corner office, city skyline, power suits, and a calendar bursting with boardroom battles. But to her high-society mother, none of that matters if there’s no ring on her finger. Emotionally drained from failed relationships and tired of the pressure, Camille’s best friend—the fiery and intuitive Tasha Monroe—proposes something wild: “Take a month off. Go somewhere love might actually find you.” So against every instinct, Camille packs a single suitcase and heads to Maplewood Hollow, a place she vaguely remembers from a childhood visit. Her plan? Rest. Regroup. Return. But fate—and love—have a different itinerary. Enter Jude Maddox. The town’s reluctant handyman and ex-travel photographer with a haunted past and eyes that see right through your armor. Jude avoids tourists, especially the high-heeled, high-powered kind. But when Camille storms into town with her sharp tongue, vulnerable heart, and a broken sink he can’t ignore, their worlds begin to collide. What starts as harmless sparring turns into starlit walks, coffee-fueled confessions, and slow-burning chemistry even the town’s gossip mill can’t keep up with. But Maplewood’s magic always comes with a price. There’s Mrs. Lillian Gray, the town’s elderly innkeeper, who once believed in love until her husband vanished fifty years ago. Now, long-lost letters begin appearing mysteriously, forcing her to relive what she buried—and offering Camille an unexpected mirror. Then there's Beau Reynolds, Jude’s childhood best friend, back from the military with scars of his own and a quiet longing for Tasha—the only woman who’s ever seen past his charm. And just when things couldn’t get more curious, a mysterious columnist known only as “The Hollow Heart” begins posting cryptic, romantic riddles around town, eerily reflecting Camille and Jude’s unfolding story. At the heart of it all? The Midnight Festival. A once-in-a-decade event when the veil between longing and fulfillment is said to be at its thinnest. But as Camille begins to surrender to Maplewood’s magic and Jude’s steady, scarred heart, a thunderbolt arrives: her mother’s ultimatum. Return to the city by the end of the month, or lose the company she’s spent her life building. Now Camille must choose between the ambition she’s poured everything into—or a life that pulses with slow dances, warm bread, whispered secrets, and the kind of love that’s messy, healing, and true. And Jude? He must face the guilt that’s kept him from loving again and confront a truth that could either free them both—or fracture everything they’ve begun to build. The Town Where Love Waits is a heart-stealing journey of fate, choice, and second chances. With vibrant characters, sizzling tension, and a town that seems to know your heart better than you do, this is the place where love lingers—quietly, patiently—until you’re ready to see it.
sammiebraveheart · 25.5K Views

Echoes Of Revenge

Charlotte's life is forever ruined when her father, a wealthy and influential businessman, dies under mysterious circumstances. The once-peaceful family is now plagued by secrets, lies, and deceit. Seeking solace, Charlotte whisks her two sisters, Tasha and Vanessa, away to England, hoping to escape the darkness that has consumed their lives. However, their dream escape is brutally shattered when Tasha and Vanessa are murdered, leaving Charlotte alone and consumed by guilt, grief, and a burning desire for revenge. As she navigates the treacherous landscape of her family's past, she meets Xavier - a captivating multi-millionaire with piercing eyes and a hidden past. Unbeknownst to Charlotte, Xavier's business was mentored by her father, and he harbors a deadly secret: his connection to her father's death. As their passion ignites, Charlotte discovers Xavier's true identity and the shocking truth about her father's demise. But Xavier is hiding a darker secret: his allegiance to Ravenna, the mistress who will stop at nothing to claim the inheritance for her daughter. Torn between love and revenge, Charlotte becomes pregnant with Xavier's child. He begs her to abandon her quest for vengeance and focus on their family, but Charlotte's consumed by the need to avenge her sisters' deaths. She is determined to uncover the truth behind their murders and her father's mysterious death, even if it means destroying everything she holds dear. As Charlotte delves deeper into the treacherous world of her family's past, she uncovers a web of secrets, lies, and deceit that threaten to destroy her. With each step, she edges closer to a shocking truth: the ones she trusts most may be the ones who will destroy her. In a heart-wrenching choice, Charlotte chooses revenge over love, leaving Xavier and their unborn child behind. But as she navigates the dark and twisted path of vengeance, she must confront the darkness within herself. Will her quest for justice destroy everything she holds dear, or will she find a way to reclaim her shattered life and rebuild her future?
bvers · 6.8K Views

Billionaires Forgery Spouse

At 25, Yvonne Scarlet is a renowned young lady with a promising future who has gone through the globe as her Banking skills and customer care services were impeccable. She is an entrepreneur as she owns her own designer's shop though she works as a banker in one of the biggest Banks in Stuttgart. At her age, she has achieved a lot of wealth, connections, and business associates as her career were spreading like wide fire. Her pretty looks and intelligence are what attracted men to her but her constant denial to give love a chance always made them give up trying in the end. Her mother and best friend had tried all they could to make her understand that not all men are like her stepfather, but Yvonne is as stubborn as a wall as she refuses to heed their advice saying that no man will ever succeed to make her fall in love as love does not exist. Gael is a dynamic young man who lives an honest life with his mom and is also a cab driver but does mechanic as his side job. Gael stumbles on Tasha at a supermarket which he happens to drive to her Mansion and Yvonne seeing how good-looking and intellectual Gael is, decides to give him a task which he will have to play well. The offer was very tempting and he needed money to pay for his mother's treatment so he accepted the offer and took all the information he needed about Yvonne and what he needed to do. Yvonne and Gael meet at her place of work when he came to open an account, and the plan is to make her finally fall in love and experience heartbreak so that she can step out of her dream world of not believing in the beauty of love. What will happen when Yvonne will finally finds out that Gael was sent by her best friend just to test her whereas she has already fallen so madly in love with a gamer that had fallen victim too of his own game?. Something more than her confidence had won her heart and Gael was that man that had changed her, will she be able to forgive him or will she hate him forever?.
Manyo_E · 20K Views

A Close Call with the CEO

Odetta Lawrence has a secret, she is posing as Olivia Reyes, a renowned breakout fashion designer. The world was finally recognizing her for her talents but not as her true self. She falls in love with the distrustful bigshot CEO of Luxe Textiles, Edward Cummings and Edward is falling for Olivia, but what happens if she lets her heart lead? Will she give up her career for love or love for her career? *** I hear she assaulted a local in Delhi, what a racist. _Exes15 Olivia scoffed tossing her phone into her purse and zipped it up clapping her hands together. "If you'd like, I'd put up that outfit," He leaned on the wall. "Maybe buy it off your hands," She spread her arms to keep them apart, Edward just had the best way of endearing her and she stood her ground. "You...you will?" She nearly forgot about the headlines. They walked together on the beach, she held her hands together. "I appreciate that," She bit her lip. He stepped in front of her and she stopped "I could grab my boat_" "Yes, I'd love to sail," Tasha stepped in wearing a green wrap up bikini and fabric around her waist, she rolled her eyes when Dante nudged her and she blushed. "Quit bugging me alright?" She said and bit down a laugh then blinked at Olivia. "Poor dear, I'm so sorry about that guy...," Olivia fidgeted locking her fingers, "Nevermind," Edward held her shoulder and she disliked his advances. "I know, he was really good looking, I guess you never can tell," She ranted holding on to a bunch of keys and sighed. "The boat," "Right," She said and they roamed to the docks. Olivia watched a crab wrestle with a broken shell and she saw another empty one. "Are you gonna give it or live in it?" He cackled unknotting a rope, he had help with the sails and she tossed it in the water. "No thanks, I'm fine, it's a really nice boat," "Thanks, it's just a rental," He said and he stepped inside stretching his hand. "No, thanks I got it," She stepped up and her other leg was stuck in-between. "Help," She crossed over. "It's slippery," He said and made it to the controls after he released the sails. "Are you sure you know how to sail? Because I'm concerned_" "You had to stand and watch me do a safety check. Olivia, there's a lotta things I had to learn," He said and twisted the keys and the jets rumbled spewing a stream of water. "Hang on," He said and she reached around his side. "This is not funny," She said leaning on his shoulder and he was the least ridiculous at the moment. "Here we go," Edward stirred the boat and he was aware of the direction of the wind and set sail across the shores till he was sure they hit the water. The smell of salt lingered in the air and he set his hand above his eyes at the distance. Olivia was wistful and held on, she couldn't think of the last thing to worry her, maybe a sail was what she needed the whole time. The water wobbled and the sky was getting grey and he picked up speed warranting another grip from Olivia. He felt a drip on his skin and she yawned. In a moment, the turbines gradually stopped spinning and her head rose stepping away from him. A smile returned to his face when he was sure they were safe, the island was just a few metres away, he would drive there in a moment but still, they had to enjoy the view. She sat down on a chair wistful about her dad's trips. "It's been a while since I've been on a sail," "Not long enough," He went to retrieve two glasses and handed her one. "Been a while since I've had a drink," She swivelled. She sipped and her eyes popped at the sweetness. "Apple juice?" He laughed. "I figure if we did, then none of us will be leaving this boat," She imagined careening and Edward laying on the edge, wasted and she shook her head. "Better safe than sorry," She crossed her legs
FavourEkele_1969 · 34K Views

His Vengeful Bodyguard

Bereaved for loved ones... Trauma of the past... HATRED, VENGEANCE, BLOODLUST these were the only emotions that were keeping her barely alive. ........ 'keep your friends close and enemy closer' keeping it as her motto she, burning with an insatiable desire for revenge, steps in the enemy's lair as his body guard with one thing engraved in her very being ~an eye for an eye, a head for a head. but some things weren't going the same way as she planned. "karisa...I beg you to flee" arhad said as he reached his hand to caress her face. karisa jerked back as she avoided his touch and retorted back "from what?!" "from me, who will commit all kind of madness to make you mine" unshakeable as she was, she smiled a smile that didn't reach her eyes and glared at him "I can't belong to anyone. I belong to me and myself" Arhad gave a low laugh as he stared at her retreating back. he wasn't fazed by her icy demeanour. he smirked mysteriously "love...where will you run away when you willingly stepped in my lair?" Karisa Parvis became heartless and selfish. she abandoned her already crushed heart a long time ago so these emotions and longings were all Greek to her. her steel walls around her heart were so high and mighty that even the strongest sword couldn't break in... Arhad Rogyar was everything she detested to her very core and he was someone who wanted to do everything to break that haughty glare of hers... But who knew? staring at that same glare in her eyes he would get lost in them forever. When some unturned secrets will reveal, will Karisa finally give an opening to her wounded heart? author's note:- ~love-hate story ~cover is designed and fully copyrighted by me. ~I am NOT perfect...so there can be mistakes in novel. ~there are some incidents that happened to fl in past and can be disturbing to some.
tasha15 · 2.9K Views
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