#yes taylor and aiden are best friends but also i love the idea of these three together

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hey guys. listen. i want to announce that i came up with the name for this ship first (or at least i think i did). idk who else ships them but youre automatically my friend now.

drivers ed polycule / jeep poly / taydenlyn (credit to my friend nico)

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IT MUST HAVE BEEN FATE (A BEN HARDY STORY)

Summary: A story about how Cora and Ben become intertwined in this thing we call fate. 

*I thought I would give this a try. This is also my first fanfic.*

Chapter 1-The Stars Align

              Have you ever had woken up one morning and you just had a strange feeling your life was about to change and you had no idea how or why it will. Then the whole day you just become really anxious. Then when that moment finally happens do you grab it or do you let it fly away? When your life does change after that moment do you ever find yourself at a crossroads wondering if you made the right choice or the wrong one? As Albus Dumbledore once said “Soon we must all face the choice between what is right and what is easy”. Well what if fate intervened then in that moment, what would you do?

It was the day of the Bohemian Rhapsody movie premiere. Cora and her best friend Lily were going to go and try and see all the stars hit the red carpet at the SSE Arena, Wembley in London and maybe if they were really lucky they could see Roger Taylor and Brian May. 

“Cora, have you seen my light blue lace dress anywhere?” Lily asked from the other room. 

“Yeah, Its hanging up in your closet where you last left it.” 

“Thanks I found it!” 

“You almost ready to go? We have to leave in 15 minutes if we wanna make it on time! Cora asked

“Let me just put on the finishing touches with my makeup and I’ll be ready. 

“Sounds good!”

After finishing getting ready Cora and Lily took a cab from their apartment in South Kensington to SSE Arena. The SSE arena was decorated like you couldn't believe from the start all the way to the entrance. The carpet was purple and along the sides there were walls propped up with the different colors ranging from purple to pink to even gold in glitter with the title of the movie. There were barricades set up for the fans and the press and also the photographers. It wasn't anything Cora had seen before and she was just in awe of the whole thing. Cora and Lily luckily managed to find a spot right in the front of one of the barricades. On both sides Cora and Lily are surrounded by fans. A little farther down to the left would be a row of photographers and members of the press awaiting the arrival of the stars. 

Soon some of the stars started hitting the purple carpet. Cora and Lily saw Mike Myers, Tom Hollander, Aiden Gillen and Allen leech, Joe Mazzello, Gwilym Lee. Then a few minutes after Gwilym passed, Cora heard high pitched screaming coming from down at the start of the carpet but Cora couldn't see what all the screaming was about. Then all of a sudden this young man walked in her line of vision and Cora could feel her jaw drop. This young man had short blonde hair and hazel eyes. He was wearing a black suit with a sheer button down shirt under the jacket. 

“Who is Mr. Dreamy?” Cora heard Lily ask

“I have no idea.” Cora answered back 

“His name is Ben Hardy. He plays Roger Taylor in the film” an older women had said right next to you. 

One would say that fate must have intervened because in that moment Ben had stopped and stood in front of a photographer to have a photo taken. Right as the flash went off Ben looked away from the camera and locked eyes right with Cora. It was as if someone froze time and Cora and Ben were in a trance and everyone around them turned invisible. The noise all around them was drowned out and all Cora could hear was the pounding of her heart beating. She could also feel her hands getting clammy. Her face even had a slight blush to it and Cora could tell because of the warmth coming from it. It felt as if she couldn't look away and someone had put her in headlock but she didn't want to leave that headlock feeling. Then the trance was broken all of a sudden as Ben looked away and started heading toward an interviewer. It felt like she could breathe again. Cora let out a little gasp could not believe that a moment like that had happened to her. She has never had any luck when it comes to life. She then thought moments like that don't happen very often and maybe that was a way for life to give her something and then pull it away. It was probably a good thing that he walked over to the interviewer because she doesn't know how she would have reacted if he were to walk right over to her in that moment. Then again she wasn't even sure she would be able to speak to the man. Cora then turned her head to see if Lily had noticed the moment but she was just looking down at her phone most likely answering a text or posting a photo to her Instagram about the premiere and being completely oblivious to everything around her. Cora was thankful that Lily missed that little moment because if she hadn't she would have demanded that Ben walk right over to them and possibly flirted with him. Who is Cora kidding Lily would have flirted the night away with him. She was not one to be shy around men that she had an attraction to. While Lily was more of the extrovert, Cora is more introverted. Lily would be the one to go out and party till morning while Cora loves to read curled up on the sofa. 

What Cora did not not notice was right when she turned her head and started talking to Lily was that Ben a couple people down from her while being interviewed had taken a quick second to see if he could spot her. When he did he cracked a small smile.

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After the premiere Cora and Lily headed back to the apartment to change and just relax after all the excitement. 

“Hey you want me to make you some tea?” Cora asked Lily while she was standing the the kitchen.

“Yes please. Thank you!” Lily answered while turning on the television in the living room. She turned on the news and all the news could talk about was the movie premiere. 

Later that night while laying in bed Cora couldn't get to sleep because her body was still buzzing from the excitement and also from her special moment with Ben. Her brain kept thinking back to that moment. It was on continuous repeat.  She just couldn't get over the fact that they had both made eye contact and kept it for a couple seconds but in that moment it felt like minutes. Cora deep down a small part of her wanted to believe that maybe he had made eye contact with a person next to her and it just looked like he was looking at her. Now her mind was just going crazy and coming up with excuses. Cora should know because she was letting her insecurities take over big time. Her insecurities have always gotten the better of her and she hates it! Especially during times when her and Lily go out to pubs. She just has that aura that people just want to be around and cling to. Cora sometimes has guys come up to her but in the end they turned out to be losers and just want one thing. She along with the next person enjoy having sex but Cora doesn't want to spend anymore of her life just just finding someone to hookup with. She wants to find someone she could have a conversation with and who would take her out on dates and be proud they are dating a her. She also wants that man to come home after a long day at work and be excited to see her even though they are exhausted. The list could go on and on but was it too much to ask for instead of just being another girl at the pub who falls hook line and sinker to a horrible pickup line. Cora then started to compare herself and Lily. Cora is petite and has short blonde hair and brown eyes. She also wears glasses. Lily on the other hand is a little taller and has that beach blonde hair, her eyes are blue like the ocean and has skin that without even trying get perfect a beautiful tan can get one. 

After a while once Cora had enough of her insecurities getting the better of her she came to the conclusion that she was in that moment of time was enough for a man like Ben Hardy to make eye contact with not with her friend Lily but with her. A smile then spread across her face knowing that she finally got that moment that a lot of girls would fall over to have with him. She had that moment and nothing was going to get in the way.

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After the Bohemian Rhapsody movie premiere on Tuesday it was finally Saturday. Cora was glad to finally sleep in after a long week. While she was just being lazy in bed she was suddenly over come with this strange feeling. It started to bug her and she could not figure out why she was feeling this way. After a while she decided to get up and grab a shower because she needed to go out and pick up a few things. Thankfully it was a beautiful day out and one should not waste it. Right as she was about to walk out the door Lily stopped her and asked if she could pick up more tea.

While walking to the store a couple blocks away from the apartment Cora saw a coffee shop had just opened and she thought she might as well give it a try and see if it was worth her wild. Once she stepped into the coffee shop it was like all hands were on deck. The place was packed like she couldn't believe. While waiting in line she heard random conversations that ranged from talking about ones week or about the Bohemian Rhapsody movie. After she ordered her drink and stood to the side to wait for it to be made. A few minutes later she heard her name called to come and get it. Once she stepped to the counter and grabbed it her foot slipped on some spilled coffee from a previous customer. As she was slipping she thought she would have an embarrassing moment but someone had managed to catch her in time. 

“I’m glad I caught you or that would have been completely embarrassing wouldn't it but it looks like we meet again.” 

*Let me know what you think. I hope you enjoy reading this. Also let me know if you want me to continue the story.*

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This post was inspired by Ally’s series (which was inspired by Lia at Lost in a Story).

It works like this

Go to your Goodreads to-read shelf.

Order on ascending date added.

Take the first 5 (or 10 (or even more!) if you’re feeling adventurous) books

Read the synopsis of the books

Decide: keep it or should it go?

  Trial by Fire (Worldwalker #1) by Josephine Angelini

The exhilaratingly seductive new series from the author of the bestselling Starcrossed series

Love burns. Worlds collide. Magic reigns.

This world is trying to kill Lily Proctor. Her life-threatening allergies keep her from enjoying many of the experiences that other teenagers take for granted… which is why she is determined to enjoy her first (and perhaps only) high-school party. But Lily’s life never goes according to plan, and after a humiliating incident in front of half her graduating class Lily wishes she could just disappear.

Suddenly Lily is in a different Salem – one overrun with horrifying creatures and ruled by powerful women called Crucibles. Strongest and cruellest of all the Crucibles is Lillian… Lily’s identical other self in this alternate universe. This new version of her world is terrifyingly sensual, and Lily is soon overwhelmed by new experiences.

Lily realizes that what makes her weak at home is exactly what makes her extraordinary in New Salem. It also puts her life in danger. Thrown into a world she doesn’t understand, Lily is torn between responsibilities she can’t hope to shoulder alone, and a love she never expected.

But how can Lily be the saviour of this world when she is literally her own worst enemy?

Date added to TBR: Dec 06, 2016 Keep or Ditch? Keep Comments: This one is actually on my bookshelf. I think it looks super interesting.

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King of the Stars (Starcross Series Book 1) by Elle Michaels

With the galaxy in upheaval, its future rests in the hands of a usurped warrior king and the farm girl that appears in his dreams.

Vi Junrah has never left her home planet. She spends nights staring into the stars, feeling as though she belongs among them, despite the Ansuli people being a humble, unassuming race. She’s always felt different, taller, paler, questioning, and alone. When a spaceship crash lands in the plains during the harvest festival, Vi’s curiosity gets the better of her. A brawny alien man lumbers out and sweeps her into space…for better or worse.

Orin Tarrastone spends restless nights toiling over haunting dreams of a beautiful woman appearing in darkness, a woman he can never reach. When his father, the galactic king, dies at the hands of an invading rebel army, Orin is forced into exile. After blacking out at the controls of his ship, he awakens to find the dream girl on a planet at the edge of the galaxy. Facing few options, and finding their mysterious meeting serendipitous, he steals her in hopes that she holds the key to a triumphant return to the throne.

The two attempt to unravel the mysteries of both their pasts while fate seemingly entwines their futures. Against the backdrop of galactic chaos, interstellar empires, invading rebels, pirates, and outlaws, Orin and Vi find themselves inexplicably drawn together facing it all.

Date added to TBR: Dec 06, 2016 Keep or Ditch? Ditch Comments: I’m 100% judging a book by its cover and rating here, but this just does not appeal to me anymore.

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Half-Blood (Covenant #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

The Hematoi descend from the unions of gods and mortals, and the children of two Hematoi pure bloods have godlike powers. Children of Hematoi and mortals–well, not so much. Half-bloods only have two options: become trained Sentinels who hunt and kill daimons or become servants in the homes of the pures.

Seventeen-year-old Alexandria would rather risk her life fighting than waste it scrubbing toilets, but she may end up slumming it anyway. There are several rules that students at the Covenant must follow. Alex has problems with them all, but especially rule #1:Relationships between pures and halfs are forbidden. Unfortunately, she’s crushing hard on the totally hot pure-blood Aiden. But falling for Aiden isn’t her biggest problem–staying alive long enough to graduate the Covenant and become a Sentinel is.

If she fails in her duty, she faces a future worse than death or slavery: being turned into a daimon, and being hunted by Aiden. And that would kind of suck.

Date added to TBR: Dec 06, 2016 Keep or Ditch? Keep Comments: I really need to give this author another chance. I didn’t love the first book in her Lux series, but she’s so popular and this seems to be a pretty popular book.

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Silver Shadows (Bloodlines #5) by Richelle Mead

Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets—and human lives.

In The Fiery Heart, Sydney risked everything to follow her gut, walking a dangerous line to keep her feelings hidden from the Alchemists.

Now in the aftermath of an event that ripped their world apart, Sydney and Adrian struggle to pick up the pieces and find their way back to each other. But first, they have to survive.

For Sydney, trapped and surrounded by adversaries, life becomes a daily struggle to hold on to her identity and the memories of those she loves. Meanwhile, Adrian clings to hope in the face of those who tell him Sydney is a lost cause, but the battle proves daunting as old demons and new temptations begin to seize hold of him. . . .

Their worst fears now a chilling reality, Sydney and Adrian face their darkest hour in this heart-pounding fifth installment in the New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series, where all bets are off.

Date added to TBR: Dec 06, 2016 Keep or Ditch? Ditch Comments: I’m not saying I will never read another book in this series, I’m just saying I won’t read it right now… but I probably won’t finish this series lol

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The Ruby Circle (Bloodlines #6) by Richelle Mead

THEY WILL BE TESTED

Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets – and human lives.

Their forbidden romance exposed, Sydney and Adrian find themselves facing the wrath of both the Alchemists and the Moroi in this electrifying conclusion to Richelle Mead’s bestselling Bloodlines series.

When the life of someone they both love is put on the line, Sydney risks everything to hunt down a deadly former nemesis. Meanwhile, she and Adrian becomes enmeshed in a puzzle that could hold the key to a shocking secret about spirit magic, a secret that could shake the entire Moroi world and alter their lives forever.

Don’t miss their unforgettable final chapter…

LOVE WILL CONQUER ALL

Date added to TBR: Dec 06, 2016 Keep or Ditch? Ditch Comments: ” ”

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Night of Cake & Puppets (Daughter of Smoke & Bone #2.5) by Laini Taylor

In this stand-alone companion to the New York Times bestselling Daughter of Smoke & Bone series comes the story of Mik and Zuzana’s fantastical first date—as a gorgeously illustrated gift edition with bonus content included.

Petite though she may be, Zuzana is not known for timidity. Her best friend, Karou, calls her “rabid fairy,” her “voodoo eyes” are said to freeze blood, and even her older brother fears her wrath. But when it comes to the simple matter of talking to Mik, or “Violin Boy,” her courage deserts her. Now, enough is enough. Zuzana is determined to make the first move, and she has a fistful of magic and a plan. It’s a wonderfully elaborate treasure hunt of a plan that will take Mik all over Prague on a cold winter’s night before leading him to the treasure: herself! Violin Boy is not going to know what hit him.

New York Times bestselling author Laini Taylor brings to life a night only hinted at in the Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogy—the magical first date of fan-favorites Zuzana and Mik. Originally published as an ebook, this new print edition will include breathtaking black and white illustrations, plus bonus content in a gorgeous package perfect for new and current fans of the series.

Date added to TBR: Dec 06, 2016 Keep or Ditch?  Keep Comments: I will absolutely read this one! I love this series!

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The Lost Prince (The Iron Fey: Call of the Forgotten #1) by Julie Kagawa

Don’t look at Them. Never let Them know you can see Them.

That is Ethan Chase’s unbreakable rule. Until the fey he avoids at all costs—including his reputation—begin to disappear, and Ethan is attacked. Now he must change the rules to protect his family. To save a girl he never thought he’d dare to fall for.

Ethan thought he had protected himself from his older sister’s world—the land of Faery. His previous time in the Iron Realm left him with nothing but fear and disgust for the world Meghan Chase has made her home, a land of myth and talking cats, of magic and seductive enemies. But when destiny comes for Ethan, there is no escape from a danger long, long forgotten.

My name is Ethan Chase. And I may not live to see my eighteenth birthday.

Date added to TBR: Dec 06, 2016 Keep or Ditch? Keep Comments: What I’m realizing here is that I’m heavily influenced by high ratings from a lot of people. This is one of those books, so on my TBR it stays.

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Stay by Deb Caletti

Clara’s relationship with Christian is intense from the start, and like nothing she’s ever experienced before. But what starts as devotion quickly becomes obsession, and it’s almost too late before Clara realizes how far gone Christian is and what he’s willing to do to make her stay.

Now Clara has left the city and Christian behind. No one back home has any idea where she is, but she still struggles to shake off her fear. She knows Christian won’t let her go that easily, and that no matter how far she runs, it may not be far enough….

Date added to TBR: Dec 06, 2016 Keep or Ditch? Keep Comments: I don’t even have to read the synopsis. Yes. It is my mission to read all of Deb Caletti’s books.

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Honey, Baby, Sweetheart by Deb Caletti

Right away I got that Something About To Happen feeling. Right away I knew he was bad, and that it didn’t matter.

It is summer in the Northwest town of Nine Mile Falls, and sixteen-year-old Ruby McQueen, ordinarily dubbed The Quiet Girl, finds herself hanging out with gorgeous, rich, thrill-seeking Travis Becker. But Ruby is in over her head, and finds she is risking more and more when she’s with him.

In an effort to keep Ruby occupied, Ruby’s mother Ann drags Ruby to the weekly book club she runs. When it is discovered that one of the group”s own members is the subject of the tragic love story they are reading, Ann and Ruby spearhead a reunion between the long-ago lovers. But for Ruby, this mission turns out to be much more than just a road trip….

Date added to TBR: Dec 06, 2016 Keep or Ditch? Keep Comments: ” ”

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The Story of Us by Deb Caletti

Cricket’s on a self-imposed break from her longtime boyfriend—but she’s picked a bad week to sort out her love life. For one thing, her mother’s romance is taking center stage: After jilting two previous fiancés, her mom is finally marrying Dan Jax, whom Cricket loves. But as wedding attendees arrive for a week of festivities at a guesthouse whose hippie owners have a sweet, sexy son—Ash—complications arise: Cricket’s future stepsisters make it clear they’re not happy about the marriage. An old friend decides this is the week to declare his love for Cricket. Grandpa chooses to reveal a big secret at a family gathering. Dan’s ex-wife shows up. And even the dogs—Cricket’s old, ill Jupiter and Dan’s young, lively Cruiser—seem to be declaring war.

While Cricket fears that Dan is in danger of becoming ditched husband-to-be number three, she’s also alarmed by her own desires. Because even though her boyfriend looms large in her mind, Ash is right in front of her….

Date added to TBR: Dec 06, 2016 Keep or Ditch? Keep Comments: ” ”

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This post was inspired by Ally’s series (which was inspired by Lia at Lost in a Story…