What happens when your casual crush accidentally turns into your fiancé...without you even knowing? When shy but ambitious baker Dani Joyce accepts her longtime crush Justin's marriage proposal on a drunken night out, she soon discovers that his overbearing family not only knows about their "engagement," but is determined to make it happen against any and all odds. The problem? Justin has a handsome older brother, Wes. And he's really Dani's type. With the fake marriage getting closer, and her feelings for Wes getting stronger, Dani has to decide whether to keep up the ruse for Justin's sake or choose her own destiny-because when your career and heart are on the line, sometimes a gal's gotta fight for herself.

When a werewolf runt catches the eye of the infamous wolf prince, she can't tell if he desires her or hates her guts. For both their sakes, she hopes it's the latter. Heart of the Wolf Prince 1 *** Naomi Agnarys is a runt; an Invalid; a werewolf born of noble blood sidelined by a faulty heart. When her mother informs her that instead of competing in the Queenstrials--a competition where noble girls vie for the wolf prince's heart--she must serve as a maid in his palace, she thinks her life is over. But when the cold eyes of the prince turn to her, she realizes that she may have more power than she thought. And when attacks targeting the Queenstrials contestants begin within the palace walls, Naomi will have to rely on herself in order to uncover the lies, secrets, and hidden dangers lurking around every corner--all the while navigating the forbidden interest of her dark prince. After all, the wolf kingdom needs a queen. It's up to Naomi to fulfill her destiny--if she can survive long enough to do so.

Daphne gets struck by Cupid's arrow when she falls for a tech billionaire who just happens to be the god of love himself. Daphne's a hungry reporter on the hunt for her next big story when she decides to investigate the hottest dating app in town, Arrow. But she never expected to fall for the enigmatic tech mogul behind it all: Rhys Dearborn. Little does she know, Rhys isn't just a billionaire-he's the literal god of love, Cupid himself. As sparks fly and passions ignite, Daphne finds herself caught in a whirlwind romance with the ultimate heartbreaker. But can their love survive the truth about Rhys' true identity? Will Daphne be able to handle the heat when she discovers that gods walk among us? WARNING: This story contains strong language, explicit sexual content, substance abuse, sexual harassment, gaslighting, and manipulation that may not be suitable for all readers. Reader discretion is advised. *** This story is part of a special collection of YONDER Originals now available on Wattpad! Unlock part-by-part or the full story with Wattpad Coins.

Allison, a dedicated manager at SelectMart and single mom, never expected to succumb to the charms of Nick, a seasonal hire brought on for the Christmas rush, but how could she resist the only man that's managed to win over her niece and ward, Lucy? As sparks fly under the seasonal glow, little does she know that her clandestine lover is hiding more than just their secret romance. Nick is actually the billionaire CEO of SelectMart, undercover as an hourly worker in order to get a better understanding of warehouse efficiency and his workers' needs. As the holidays draw near, Allison falls harder than she ever could have imagined, and even Lucy seems to enjoy having Nick around. Can Nick keep his identity under wraps, or will the truth tear them apart, leaving the holiday season colder than ever? WARNING: This story contains explicit sexual content, strong language, and depictions of terminal illness that may not be suitable for all readers. Reader discretion is advised. Cover design by Mayhem Cover Creations *** This story is part of a special collection of YONDER Originals now available on Wattpad! Unlock part-by-part or the full story with Wattpad Coins.

Grace, the illegitimate daughter of Edward IV, finds her life turned upside down when he dies and her family flees into sanctuary when her uncle takes power. Torn between family loyalties and her need for love and stability, Grace struggles to survive a dangerous world. A historical fiction story set during the War of the Roses. One fateful night, a young woman flees with her family to take sanctuary in the church. The illegitimate daughter of the late king, Grace, is told her uncle Richard has stolen her half-brother, the new king and is seizing power. Her stepmother, Elizabeth Woodville, takes her children and Grace into sanctuary and begins recruiting others to take down Richard. Young Grace is sent on a mission and meets her uncle. His kindness makes her doubt that he is as bad as her stepmother claims. But she sticks to her loyalty to her family even as everything falls apart. Elizabeth's plan fails, Grace's half-brother is taken by force out of sanctuary, and Richard reveals Elizabeth was never legally married to Grace's father, making Richard the king. Elizabeth refuses to leave sanctuary, keeping Grace and her half-sisters trapped as rumors grow about the disappearance of the girls' brothers. The only bright spot of Grace's life is meeting with a messenger, a young man who is the first person to see this forgotten king's daughter. As much as she wants to leave, her loyalty keeps her buried alive. Shortlisted in the Open Novella Contest 2020 Shortlisted in the Wattys 2021 and Wattys 2022

Every generation, the next Alpha is born into the Cypress Pass Pack when a blue moon rises in December. But when three wolves are born on that very same day, it sets in motion a series of events that could change the pack's future forever. December, Aurora, and Luca are those three young werewolves, destined to compete against each other in a tournament to become the next Alpha. As tensions and relationships between them clash at their boarding school, however, a greater threat looms on the horizon: a dangerous shifter coven that threatens to destroy everything their pack holds dear. Together, the three enemies must learn to put aside their differences, discover their inner strengths, and work together-because if they can't, an ancient curse will rise up to claim them all.

Evelyn Del Val is a supernatural Huntress, devoted to eliminating monsters. Rook is an outcast lycan Alpha who has been tasked with destroying her and her Hunter family. So when Evelyn is captured by Rook's pack, the Huntress has to make a choice: fight to her last breath, or join forces with her sworn enemy in order to hunt down and defeat an even greater threat? Because someone out there is creating a horrifying army of werewolves out of humans and lycans alike, and is determined to make sure that nothing stands in their way. Loyalties will be tested and blood will be spilled as Evelyn and Rook learn to accept their newfound alliance-and their undeniably growing bond. If they can't protect their people from this unstoppable threat, the worlds they know will be lost forever. Content warning: This story contains depictions of sexual assault and/or sexual harassment that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

Beta's daughter Elanor Lunaire of the Moon Mist pack expects that on her eighteen birthday she will be mated to her boyfriend, the pack's future Alpha. When he is humiliatingly mated to her twin sister in front of her friends and family, however, it sets off a chain of events that will change her life forever. And when bodies with strange bite marks begin appearing across pack lands, Elanor is thrust into a world of goddesses, magic, and terrifying creatures alongside the wolf kingdom's royal family-and her true mate, Prince Edmond. What Elanor discovers about her true self might challenge everything she's ever known-if only she can save herself, her family, and wolfkind in time.

Firefighter Tanner Hall is used to running into burning buildings and risking his life to save others. It's just another day of work for the father of two. But when he gets a call from the San Diego zoo about an animal attack, he has no idea what he's in for. And he certainly has no idea that he might fall for the fiery blonde zoo keeper, Zoe. The two have an instant connection and sparks start to fly, but after a string of arsons, he quickly realizes he's not the only one after Zoe. He's willing to do whatever it takes to protect her, but will it be enough? Season 1 of Station 22

He's her stoic gargoyle guardian - and she's the curvy heiress who tempts his granite heart. Ariella Wainwright, heiress to a fortune, is caged by golden bars of high society and her father's overbearing protection. With a mind as sharp as her curves are lush, she craves the adventure that's always been just beyond her reach. But when danger breaches the walls of her sheltered world, it's not just her spirit that's freed-it's the shadows that hunger for Wainwright blood. Enter Callum, the alpha leader of a hidden clan of gargoyles, whose very existence is intertwined with the Wainwright legacy. His wings are her shield, his gaze an unspoken vow of eternal protection-and yet, a smoldering desire threatens to breach the boundaries of duty. As Ariella's naivety to the supernatural world fades, so does her resistance to the magnetic pull between them. But with an ancient enemy lurking in the darkness, ready to extinguish the Wainwright line, the stakes soar higher than Callum's silent, moonlit vigils. Will the passion that flares between them fan the flames of their survival, or will it spell doom for both? WARNING: This story contains strong language, explicit sexual content, violence, attempted murder, and lopsided power dynamics, that may be upsetting to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. Cover design by Mayhem Cover Creations *** This story is part of a special collection of YONDER Originals now available on Wattpad! Unlock part-by-part or the full story with Wattpad Coins.