Summary: 
With an ailing mother and the need to care for her financially, Tessa takes on a task for her employer that she comes to regret. When she lost herself in the assignment, she also lost her heart. When he comes to help her piece together the shattered parts of her life, the cards seem to keep stacking against them. When threatened with losing the love of his life, will Nick step up and do whatever it takes?
Rated: NC-17
Categories: Fanfiction >
Backstreet Boys,
Fanfiction >
Music >
New Kids on the Block Characters: Group,
Nick
Genres: Drama,
Romance Warnings: Graphic Sexual Content
Challenges: Series: None
Chapters: 36
Completed: Yes
Word count: 75286
Read: 17370
Published: 04/20/12
Updated: 05/25/12
Story Notes:
FINALLY, I get back to my favorite leading man, Nick Carter! :) I am SO excited!! I hope you like this!!! For those of you who don't like NKOTB, I hope you give this a try anyway. :)
1. Chapter 1 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (846 words)
2. Chapter 2 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (1245 words)
I'm so glad you're enjoying it. Let's keep it going!
3. Chapter 3 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (1103 words)
I'm SO sorry I didn't update last night. Work schedule got screwed up and I had to go in really early this morning. I hope this makes up for it!!
4. Chapter 4 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (1197 words)
5. Chapter 5 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (1881 words)
6. Chapter 6 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (1360 words)
7. Chapter 7 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (1173 words)
8. Chapter 8 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (2045 words)
9. Chapter 9 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (1839 words)
I want to thank you all for checking out my story!! I really hope you're still liking it. :)
10. Chapter 10 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (2397 words)
Sorry I'm REALLY late updating. Had a LONG LONG weekend at work. :( I hope you're still enjoying!!!
11. Chapter 11 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (2341 words)
12. Chapter 12 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (2456 words)
13. Chapter 13 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (2814 words)
14. Chapter 14 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (2973 words)
Time to find out JUST what the boys have been thinking about our Tessa! :)
15. Chapter 15 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (2400 words)
How do you think Tessa's going to handle it? Let's see...
16. Chapter 16 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (2381 words)
17. Chapter 17 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (2547 words)
A surprise coming for Tessa!
18. Chapter 18 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (2058 words)
19. Chapter 19 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (2723 words)
Heating up a little for Nick and Tessa now! :)
20. Chapter 20 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (2852 words)
Is Tessa ok with how things are progressing with Nick? Let's find out!
21. Chapter 21 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (2454 words)
22. Chapter 22 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (2733 words)
They are FINALLY home!! Time to heat things up...hotter than ever!
23. Chapter 23 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (2619 words)
24. Chapter 24 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (2074 words)
Think it's all sunshine and roses for Nick and Tessa? Let's find out!
25. Chapter 25 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (2374 words)
26. Chapter 26 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (2070 words)
27. Chapter 27 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (2405 words)
28. Chapter 28 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (2393 words)
29. Chapter 29 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (2110 words)
Gillian's coming to visit...do we get to find out what she was after??
30. Chapter 30 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (2420 words)
What do you think Gillian's going to do? :)
31. Chapter 31 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (2336 words)
Do you think getting away helped? Let's see....
32. Chapter 32 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (2839 words)
Christmas with the Carters, and friends! :)
33. Chapter 33 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (1902 words)
34. Chapter 34 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (1854 words)
Let's find out what's going on with Gillian, shall we??
35. Chapter 35 by tiggerc128 [ - ] (1793 words)
ALmost forgot to post...now I realize it's almost over. :( Hope you've enjoyed it. Epilogue coming soon!
36. Epilogue by tiggerc128 [ - ] (279 words)
And THIS part of the saga comes to an end. :) I really hope you've enjoyed it!! thanks for taking the time to check it out!!
