u/Lopsided-Host-3521

I got a charm as a gift less than a month ago, and it just broke. Does anyone know if I can get a new one? Does it have a guarantee?

​Hello! I just finished the first draft of my mafia romance novel and I’m struggling to dive into the second draft. Honestly, I’m feeling a bit stuck because I don't have anyone to talk to about it or give me feedback!

​What I am looking for is a critique partner or writing buddy to read the draft, tell me what works and what doesn't from a reader's perspective, and help me brainstorm where to drop clues/foreshadowing. Most importantly, I need someone who wants to scream about the characters with me and hype me up to keep writing! I want you to go into it blind so we can see how the mysteries land (no spoilers from me!).

​If you're interested, please DM me so we can chat! Here is the story for the book:

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She had big dreams when she joined the force: a sleek office, a high-paying position, actual vacation days, and a luxurious apartment in D.C. Instead, Mariana has been stuck patrolling the L.A. streets in a car with zero changes in sight. So when a high-stakes undercover operation falls into her lap, she is willing to do whatever it takes to secure the promotion she was promised.

​The job is simple: find the intel.

​After the last undercover officer went missing while investigating the Russian mob, the force is desperate. Nikolai Treviak, the estranged, dangerous son of the Pakhan. He moved to L.A. a few years ago and built an empire out of nothing, terrorizing the streets ever since.

​Mariana’s job is to sneak into his club and gather intel right under his nose. But Nikolai keeps his secrets close to his chest- and the only way to access them is to get close to him. It's a dangerous game of cat and mouse, and playing it might just break her heart.

[F4A] Actress x footballer

Hello 👋 Thank you for opening this ad!

Here are a few things about me:

Name: Mika

Age: 21

Gender: female

Location: Greece

Hobbies: Writing, singing, drawing, reading.

Activity level: High

Prefers partners who: 1). Are open to OOC. 2). Are active. 3). Use past tenses/ 3rd person.

Thank you! Now the prompt:

Tropes: Single mom romance, actress x footballer, celebrity romance.

The story:

\~ All the right guys promised they'd stay. Under bright lights, they withered away... but you Bloom... oftentimes, it doesn't feel so glamorous to be me. \~

FMC had her first big acting job when she was just seventeen. She met her ex-husband on set and had what others would consider a dream wedding. Married to her Holywood sweetheart, a man with an already established career. The perfect chance to build her own.

Some called her a gold digger, but even a golden cage is still a cage.

She was six months pregnant when she returned home to an empty apartment and a small note. \*I can't do this\*.

Now, four years later, her son was sleeping at home, as she stood in the venue, looking for her seat. Her name, written beside a man's some would consider a legend. Young and ambitious, MMC is a legend in the field, finally invited to the awards to be rewarded for his record breaking career.

Little does he know, his reward is already sitting beside him.

\----

Thanks for reading this far. If you like the story, feel free to text me a few things about you and a writing sample!

[F4A] Actress x footballer

Hello 👋 Thank you for opening this ad!

Here are a few things about me:

Name: Mika

Age: 21

Gender: female

Location: Greece

Hobbies: Writing, singing, drawing, reading.

Activity level: High

Prefers partners who: 1). Are open to OOC. 2). Are active. 3). Use past tenses/ 3rd person.

Thank you! Now the prompt:

Tropes: Single mom romance, actress x footballer, celebrity romance.

The story:

\~ All the right guys promised they'd stay. Under bright lights, they withered away... but you Bloom... oftentimes, it doesn't feel so glamorous to be me. \~

FMC had her first big acting job when she was just seventeen. She met her ex-husband on set and had what others would consider a dream wedding. Married to her Holywood sweetheart, a man with an already established career. The perfect chance to build her own.

Some called her a gold digger, but even a golden cage is still a cage.

She was six months pregnant when she returned home to an empty apartment and a small note. \*I can't do this\*.

Now, four years later, her son was sleeping at home, as she stood in the venue, looking for her seat. Her name, written beside a man's some would consider a legend. Young and ambitious, MMC is a legend in the field, finally invited to the awards to be rewarded for his record breaking career.

Little does he know, his reward is already sitting beside him.

\----

Thanks for reading this far. If you like the story, feel free to text me a few things about you and a writing sample!

Hello 👋 Thank you for opening this ad!

Here are a few things about me:

Name: Mika

Age: 21

Gender: female

Location: Greece

Hobbies: Writing, singing, drawing, reading.

Activity level: High

Prefers partners who: 1). Are open to OOC. 2). Are active. 3). Use past tenses/ 3rd person.

Thank you! Now the prompt:

Tropes: Single mom romance, actress x footballer, celebrity romance.

The story:

~ All the right guys promised they'd stay. Under bright lights, they withered away... but you Bloom... oftentimes, it doesn't feel so glamorous to be me. ~

FMC had her first big acting job when she was just seventeen. She met her ex-husband on set and had what others would consider a dream wedding. Married to her Holywood sweetheart, a man with an already established career. The perfect chance to build her own.

Some called her a gold digger, but even a golden cage is still a cage.

She was six months pregnant when she returned home to an empty apartment and a small note. *I can't do this*.

Now, four years later, her son was sleeping at home, as she stood in the venue, looking for her seat. Her name, written beside a man's some would consider a legend. Young and ambitious, MMC is a legend in the field, finally invited to the awards to be rewarded for his record breaking career.

Little does he know, his reward is already sitting beside him.

----

Thanks for reading this far. If you like the story, feel free to text me a few things about you and a writing sample!

Hello 👋 Thank you for opening this ad!

Here are a few things about me:

Name: Mika

Age: 21

Gender: female

Location: Greece

Hobbies: Writing, singing, drawing, reading.

Activity level: High

Prefers partners who: 1). Are open to OOC. 2). Are active. 3). Use past tenses/ 3rd person.

Thank you! Now the prompt:

Tropes: Single mom romance, actress x footballer, celebrity romance.

The story:

~ All the right guys promised they'd stay. Under bright lights, they withered away... but you Bloom... oftentimes, it doesn't feel so glamorous to be me. ~

FMC had her first big acting job when she was just seventeen. She met her ex-husband on set and had what others would consider a dream wedding. Married to her Holywood sweetheart, a man with an already established career. The perfect chance to build her own.

Some called her a gold digger, but even a golden cage is still a cage.

She was six months pregnant when she returned home to an empty apartment and a small note. *I can't do this*.

Now, four years later, her son was sleeping at home, as she stood in the venue, looking for her seat. Her name, written beside a man's some would consider a legend. Young and ambitious, MMC is a legend in the field, finally invited to the awards to be rewarded for his record breaking career.

Little does he know, his reward is already sitting beside him.

----

Thanks for reading this far. If you like the story, feel free to text me a few things about you and a writing sample!

Hello 👋 Thank you for opening this ad!

Here are a few things about me:

Name: Mika

Age: 21

Gender: female

Location: Greece

Hobbies: Writing, singing, drawing, reading.

Activity level: High

Prefers partners who: 1). Are open to OOC. 2). Are active. 3). Use past tenses/ 3rd person.

Thank you! Now the prompt:

Tropes: Single mom romance, actress x footballer, celebrity romance.

The story:

~ All the right guys promised they'd stay. Under bright lights, they withered away... but you Bloom... oftentimes, it doesn't feel so glamorous to be me. ~

FMC had her first big acting job when she was just seventeen. She met her ex-husband on set and had what others would consider a dream wedding. Married to her Holywood sweetheart, a man with an already established career. The perfect chance to build her own.

Some called her a gold digger, but even a golden cage is still a cage.

She was six months pregnant when she returned home to an empty apartment and a small note. *I can't do this*.

Now, four years later, her son was sleeping at home, as she stood in the venue, looking for her seat. Her name, written beside a man's some would consider a legend. Young and ambitious, MMC is a legend in the field, finally invited to the awards to be rewarded for his record breaking career.

Little does he know, his reward is already sitting beside him.

----

Thanks for reading this far. If you like the story, feel free to text me a few things about you and a writing sample!