D. C. Renee

My life was one of those teen angst rom-coms where the ugly high school student transforms herself into the beauty queen. Except there was no cute guy helping me along, no series of makeover shots with fun background music, no scene where I walked into the room and all heads turned to look at me while wind blew through my hair. I was the ugly high school student, and I did transform, but it wasn't all peaches and cream. Bullied so badly in high school that it ruined my life, I spent my senior year in therapy. It was there that I transformed - not just physically, but mentally as well. I wanted a fresh start and going to college across the country was my ticket to that. It was a whole new world, and things were great ... ... and then came the blast from my past. And he didn't recognize me. What was a girl to do? Revenge, of course! My plan was to make him fall for me and then break his heart. Sounds simple, right? Wrong. If only revenge was black and white ... too bad a lot of gray was in the mix. But one thing was for sure - I needed a way to heal the scars from my past. I just hoped I could.

Scars of My Past

Past. Everyone has one. It shapes the person they become. It determines the present. It even contributes to the future. And sometimes, people are thrown together in spite of it. It was no secret that Megan Verona was raped. It crippled her being, turning her from a vibrant young woman to someone who feared intimacy. After years of struggling, she decided to seek help with a therapist, Declan Connors, in hopes of being able to finally have a relationship. Declan wanted to help Megan; he wanted to help everyone who sought his aid, but she was different. She consumed his thoughts until he could no longer deny his feelings. He hadn't expected to fall for her and fall hard, but he did. It was a wonder when she returned some of his sentiment. But, like everyone, Declan also has a past, one riddled with pain and anguish, one he hadn't fully dealt with. If helping Megan brought out his own shadows, what did loving her do? How do both their pasts play a role in their future? Most importantly, can they conquer the past that threw them together?

A Brutal Betrayal

Ugly. Freak. Fatty. I had been called those things and more for as long as I could remember. I didn't mind it, though, because to the outside world, those words described me perfectly. But it was all a charade, a facade to keep people away. Never let anyone get too close. It had worked for twelve years of my life, ever since I caused my father's death. And then Carter Anderson pushed his way into my world. Gorgeous, of course, charming, naturally, and cocky, a given-he called himself my friend and broke through every one of my carefully constructed walls. Cue the "happily ever after," right? Wrong. This isn't some fairy tale where the ugly duckling turns into a beautiful swan, and once the beauty beneath is revealed, all is right in the world. This is real life. When things seem too good to be true, it's because they usually are. And when people say your past will come back to bite you, they mean it. And trust me, it does."

The Beauty Beneath

Rape. One word changed his life. Mason Tredwell had it all. He was a good looking, well-respected doctor. He had money, power, and friends. He never worried about finding a woman to warm his bed. But that all changed when he was wrongfully accused of rape. And now, after five years in prison and the loss of everything he cared about, he wanted revenge.Abandoned as a baby and bounced around different foster homes, Kat Gingham never really had a charmed life. But now, things were really falling apart. She had no money, no job, and even her lying, cheating boyfriend was gone too. She allowed herself one night to cry about her situation before she picked herself back up. But when she woke up, she was no longer at home, and she was no longer alone. She was facing Mason, a guy who claimed she ruined his life. And he's hell-bent on breaking her down, humiliating her, making her feel like he has all these years.She claimed she had no clue what he was talking about, but he didn't believe her. The facts don't lie.Was Kat lying? Could she convince Mason to let her go? Or was fate playing a role in why they were thrown into this together?

Let Me Go

I hate you. I heard those words so many times from his mouth that they lost their meaning. His "three loving words" is how I mockingly referred to them. It didn't bother me, though, because I hated him, too. He was gorgeous, with dark tousled hair, full lips, a strong jaw, and a body deserving of a magazine cover. He was rich and cared for his mother deeply. On paper, he was the perfect husband. The problem? He was my husband. I dreamed of a fairytale love story for as long as I could remember. I dreamed of a boy to fall head over heels for me and treat me like the sun rose and set at my feet, especially after living in the shadow of my perfect sister and never feeling good enough for my family. When I decided to earn my parents' love in a dramatic fashion, I'll admit that I never imagined marrying him would end up part of the bargain. The kicker? Enzo Faust didn't want to marry me, either. And yet, here we are, a man that I both fear and loathe is my "I do...for better or worse." I just didn't anticipate that it'd be more 'worse' than 'better.' I'm Paige Stiles, and here's my story.

Three Loving Words

Tonya Clark

Naomi Springthorp

Rayne Elizabeth

Victoria J. Hyla

Danielle Wright

Jillian Liota

Rachel Lyn Adams

Stefany Rattles

Raelyn D'Coursey

Young Crush is a collection of 10 New Adult stories featuring authors DC Renee, Danielle Wright, Jillian Liota, Naomi Springthorp, Rachel Lyn Adams, Rayne Elizabeth, Stefany Rattles, Tonya Clark, Victoria J. Hyla, and the debut of Raelyn D'Coursey.What's your story style?Do you love soul mates, second chance romance, love triangles, friends to lovers, rock star romance, sister's best friend, unrequited love, enemies to lovers, brother's best friend, outsider, mafia, or opposites attract? Find them all in this anthology.Who's your favorite hero?The rock star, bad boy, boy next door, cocky and over-confident, home from the military, smart, loyal, funny, devoted, annoying-you can find them all here!Which heroine do you connect with?Is she strong, honest, creative, quirky, open-minded, smart, driven, brave, independent, a little lost in life, big-hearted, unlucky in love, innocent, unassuming, tomboyish, a bit nerdy, a hopeful romantic, a dreamer, sweet, cautious, a people-pleaser, following her own heart, determined, hard working, loyal, kind, shy, beautiful, unassuming, humble, stronger than she realizes, empowering, a role model, sassy, or an outsider? It's all included in Young Crush.

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