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Starting Over

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Reads 19,457
Votes 685
Parts 29
Time 3h 31m

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Scarlett Jones moved to the city for a fresh start and got herself a successful boyfriend in the process. But why does it seem like something is missing? 

When Scarlett returns to her home town for her best friend's wedding preparations, can she return to her life in the city, or after meeting handsome, best man Brody will she start her life over and how she wants, back in Whitedale?


Brody Matthews is a small town handyman who loves his life in Whitedale, but his dream is to share this life with a special someone, falling in love along the way. 

When he meets a shy and sweet Scarlett, his dreams feel like they are coming true, but will she break his heart and return to her life back in the city, all without giving Brody and Whitedale a real chance?


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He reaches his hand out to mine and I happily let him hold it. I can feel my heart hammering so loudly in my chest. I bite my bottom lip while gently tracing my fingers in circles over his hand. He grips my hand a little tighter which pulls my eyes to his. 

"What's going on in that pretty little head of yours?" His voice deep while his fingers move from my hand to push some loose hair behind my ear. 

My breath hitches in my throat at his touch. His thumb traces my bottom lip, his eyes darken with hunger and need.

Clearing my throat, I wriggle out of his hold and divert my eyes down to my lap.


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9 Years Later

They met for the right reasons but at the wrong time. She was just about to graduate from college, and he was already a successful CEO/Businessman who is ten years her senior. A city love like no other. Enter the world of Alecx and Tristan, brought together by fate, only to be separated by unexpected circumstances. Will there be a second chance for them when they meet again 9 years later? A story about chasing dreams, friendship and love.... "A love story that will make you swoon. Definitely a fun, entertaining and feel-good read. " - A Reader's Comment Excerpts: 1) I saw her hug one of the guys in that department and kissed him on the cheek. I don't really deal a lot with our employees. I am mostly either inside my office or in the boardroom conducting meetings, so I do not even know who this guy she is smitten with. Just seeing her do that caused a twinge of jealousy inside me. I barely know this girl and yet, she is making me feel something I have not felt before. 2) I gave him a dagger look and tried to get away from his hold, but he did not let me. Instead, he put both his arms around my waist and pulled me closer to him. Our faces are just inches away from each other. He was looking at me intently. My heart is beating so fast. I feel like I am going to melt from his gaze. "I am just messing with you. I am sorry. Forget about what I said. Just dance with me. For old time's sake." He smiled at me. I continued to look him straight in the eyes. "Why did I ever leave this amazing man in front of me?" I asked myself regretfully. I set aside all my inhibitions and placed both my arms around his neck. Even just for tonight, I will enjoy this moment. I rested my head on his shoulder and nuzzled my face on his neck. I hope we can stay like this forever.