In this story, I've paired Keesha Ward and Nikolas Cassadine from "General Hospital."  I wrote this in 1999, although the story takes place in 2004.  Keesha is living in Barbados, after a broken engagement to A.J. Quartermaine.  Keesha is happy with her life in Barbados, but when Nikolas arrives looking for Robin Scorpio, Keesha finds herself falling for the handsome prince and is also reminded of her past in Port Charles.

Other settings include Port Charles, New York, and Simsbury, Connecticut.

The Main Characters: Nikolas Cassadine, Keesha Ward, Jason Morgan, Carly Morgan, Michael Morgan, A.J. Quartermaine, Eve Lambert-Quartermaine, Cecily Quartermaine (Eve and A.J.'s daughter), Stefan Cassadine, Lucky Spencer and Elizabeth Webber (aka L&L2), Emily Bowen-Quartermaine, Ned Ashton and Alexis Davis, with the possibility of others being added later as the story progresses.

Celina hates Jake. Jake hates Celina. Can two people, completely opposite from one another settle their differences and find love in the process? How can you be in love with someone whom you are diametrically opposed to? An interracial romance.

"It was the third time he'd said her name that way, voice full of want, pleading for something, anything, from her."

(Alexx Woods/Ryan Wolfe)

Spin-off story from Bonded (not uploaded yet but will be) featuring Nolan and his search for love.

Art Historian Aidan Bell and student Collista Carson can't stand each other. Yet for some reason, he asks her to be his new assistant.  Although doubtful that they can co-exist without killing each other, Collista has her grade in his class to think about and so accepts the position.  One thing leads to another, and before long, the two are finding it hard to maintain their professional distance.

Then the specter of Aidan's murky past casts its shadow over the forbidden relationship.  Add a priceless painting, a ruthless art collector and soon Collista finds herself in the position of having to help Aidan solve a mystery before he goes down for the count.  Will he have enough time to teach her what she needs to know about the art of the steal?  

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Pathologist Alexx Woods has been widowed for well over two years now.  Promoted to Chief Medical Examiner, she’s flourishing professionally.   Friends and colleagues at Miami-Dade’s CSI department have been wonderfully supportive, especially bad boy CSI Ryan Wolfe, who, to the surprise of everyone, has gone above and beyond the call of friendship in his quest to ‘be there’ for the team’s favorite ‘mother’ figure. 

Yet as Valentine’s Day approaches, life is about to change once again for Alexx.  It all starts with a misunderstanding and the arrival of an unexpected visitor.  The startling revelations that ensue compel her to delve into long suppressed emotions, confront rigid societal conventions and her own deep seeded fears about loving again.

A Story Written for the 100 First Kisses Challenge

At seventeen years old, Leah Henderson is homeless and pissed off as hell at the world. Pick pocketing is a trade she's become accustomed to and used as payment for what she thinks society owes her. However, her most recent victim is definitely no push-over or willing to let a "criminal" out of his sight until she is behind bars where she belongs.

Officer David Greenburg is a kind-hearted man with a loving temperament and wholesome family that, in his opinion, could use another addition and the young lady soaked to the bone sitting in front of him seems to be the perfect candidate. David's eighteen year old son is less than thrilled and more than happy to see her go, at least that's what he keeps telling himself.

Disclaimer/Credits: All characters and original storyline are the property of Renee Banks. I am in no way associated with the creators of any media franchise included in the story. No copyright infringement is intended. Photo found on gettyimages.com

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This is a story about Taylor Fleming and Matt McKenzie.  They have history and he's regretted how he ended their previous relationship.  She's a workaholic who has put her past to bed thanks to therapy.  They were once engaged and ended their relationship before they made it to the aisle.  Now they are thrown back together thanks to a working relationship.  He's ready for love a second time around, but is she?