When master con artist Noa Spencer targets billionaire Alexander Rykard to pay off a syndicate debt and free her kidnapped brother, she risks it all as deception turns to desire. *** Having endured a lifetime of pain, Noa Spencer knows only one way to survive: bleeding rich men dry. Being a skilled con artist and a master manipulator, Noa will do whatever it takes to settle her debts with the American syndicate and free her younger brother held captive by them. Under constant pressure from the syndicate, Noa knows she can't afford to fail. Now, she's set her sights on an even bigger target, Alexander Rykard, the most powerful billionaire in the country. Sexy, sharp, and scarred by betrayal, he's too smart to be fooled. Still, she isn't deterred. Their cat-and-mouse game soon turns darker and more dangerous than desire, pulling Noa in deeper than she expected. In a world where trust is a weapon and betrayal comes cheap, Noa must risk everything for freedom. With her brother's life on the line, she must stay focused; if Alex uncovers her lies, the fallout could be devastating. Now, Noa must choose: risk her heart or lose her brother forever. WARNING: This story contains depictions of violence and sexual assault that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

Detective Inspector Amber Rames investigates a series of murder cases in 2185 with the help of her new sergeant. Her attraction to him is hard to ignore, but having a relationship with a subordinate is illegal. ***** Four murder mysteries. One epic romance. It's 2185, and British civilization has moved underground after a nuclear war. In a city of bright lights and body-hacking, a wealthy woman is found dead in a dark alleyway, her throat slit. Detective Inspector Amber Rames is given the investigation...and a new partner to work with. Tall, dark, and a technological saviour, Detective Sergeant Alex Sullivan stirs feelings in her that she should ignore. Having a relationship with a subordinate is illegal. But as they work closely over several different murder cases, boundaries start to blur... WATTY AWARDS 2020 WINNER

"It is your choice," he said, stepping so close to me that our lips were almost touching. "Either do what I say - or get another job." My heart stood still as I gazed up into his deep, dark, dangerous eyes... In a world where women's only role in life is to sit at home and look pretty, Lilly is determined to fight for her freedom. There's only one problem: a powerful man blocking her way.

One summer; a boy and a girl in a beach house together. If you read the 'Player Next Door' series, you'll like this one.

"Smoking is bad, you know." The placid voice speaks up from the distant dark corner, nothing to see but a tall silhouette and an orange glow of a cigarette cherry. "It's the least of my problems," I murmur with my own between my lips, proceeding to feel the stagnant debris valley my throat when I suck delicately. He exhales a chuckle of cynical amusement, his footsteps getting every step clearer to my eardrums until I eventually sense body heat burning my back. "And why is that?" He whispers over my shoulder, hands inviting themselves to grip the railing in front of me so I become a prisoner between his inked arms. I swallow. "Because you'll be the one to kill me first." // Aven Brooks is hired to take pictures for the world-renown punk rock band known today as Duplicity; hoping the experience gets her into her most elite-dreamed university. However, when her lenses accidentally capture more than just cheeky sound checks and performances, she comes to a horrifying discovery that Duplicity is anything but a band. Appalled and frightened, she's trapped. *HIGHEST RANKINGS* #1 IN HARRYSTYLES #1 IN ONEDIRECTION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO @happydays1d NOT ALLOWING TRANSLATIONS! CONTAINS VULGAR LANGUAGE / DRUG ABUSE / SEXUAL CONTENT / DESCRIPTIVE VIOLENCE / MENTAL HEALTH READ AT OWN RISK!

[FREE STORY w/ bonus paid chapters] When college student Ever almost drowns at a party, she turns to the Calbear's cocky swim captain for help - an arrangement she's determined to keep innocent. But Noah Atterwood gets what he wants, and this time? He wants Ever. *This story has Exclusive Chapters, which will be sprinkled between the main updates. These are paid story parts (or free to my subscribers) and are not integral to the story, so you won't miss out on the storyline if you can't read them. The rest of the story will remain free.*

18+ MATURED CONTENT!! Aran. That name struck fear in the hearts of everyone who knew him. His words were like venom to the human ears and his look held nothing but pure evil and destruction. But the roots of his malevolence lies in a painful event-the disappearance of his sister. Rayne Horton. A nurse and a single mother, is unaware of the connection between her family and Aran's dark past. Her life takes a drastic turn when she witnesses a gruesome murder, putting her in the crosshairs of the ruthless Asian mafia don. In a surprising twist, Aran seems taken aback by Rayne's bravery, sparking a complex confrontation. As their paths entwine, Rayne begins to unravel the threads of their shared history leading her to the truth behind her own family's past sins and Aran's unrelenting evil and rage.

Note: This version was scrapped when I began a dual POV rewrite of this story. See my profile for the newest version. *** Christian Ryder may be seen as a heartthrob by the majority of the world's female population, but to Sophia Hastings, he might as well be the newest addition to the gorilla exhibit at the zoo. Sophia is a young, aspiring actress with big dreams who swears having to work with Christian Ryder wouldn't be worth all the fame in the world. Christian is a cocky womanizer whose world is turned upside down when he realizes his new leading lady just so happens to openly hate his guts. Is it even possible for Christian and Sophia to learn to get along long enough to make a movie, or will hatred, scandal and childish games destroy their careers? *** I blankly stared at him for a few more seconds before randomly exclaiming, "Oh, my God!" "What?" "Christian, thanks to you, I now understand what people mean when they say you're 'dark and handsome.'" He smiled smugly, like he was about to pop his collar. "I knew you would eventually." "They mean that when it's dark, you're handsome!" The smug look on his face disappeared. "I hate you." *** Contains spoilers to Kidnap My Heart. The unedited 2012 version is also available on my profile.

Aaron's special powers may have helped him cheat his way through high-school, and they'd certainly come in handy reading the minds of criminals. However, a certain evil is now on the loose after it served its sentence in prison, in search of two specific people, and you can only guess who he plans on going after first. *Note: this is a continuation of Book 1. Characters and names will not make sense without reading Book 1 first as it contains lots of spoilers starting from the second chapter onward. This story DOES contain spoilers starting with chapter 01. The Boy Who Read Minds Book 2 (Mind Reader Series Reading List on my Bio! There are several stand-alone books like Tyler's Story!) #1 Solved for over a year now

Highest rank: #1 in Teen-Fiction and sci-fi romance, #1 mindreader, #2 humor Aaron's special power might just be the coolest- or scariest- thing ever! It's always helped with his bad-boy reputation, his rightfully arrogant all-knowing intimidation seemed to go a long way with his love life and somehow also his education. Until he met Violet, one of the smartest girls in school; a girl he's been using for years, zoning in on her mind to ultimately cheat on exams and steal the title of valedictorian. Until one day, Violet failed him. Her mind wandered all over the place- her parent's divorce, her breakup, and he couldn't help but sympathize. But Violet's a smart girl, who knows how long it'll take before she finds out. Aaron depends so much on his mind-reading capabilities that when they suddenly disappear- so does everything he hasn't worked for. His secret was like Samson and his hair, once it's told, the magic's all gone. Word count: [85,000 - 92,000] *** Copyright © 2021 #1 TEEN FICTION #1 mindreader #1 sci-fi romance #8 romance #2 humor #1 puberty #1 superpowers #1 sweet #35 comedy For business inquiries, please contact: wattpadveronicasoli@gmail.com BOOK 1 of the Mind Reader Series