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Wish You Weren't Here (A Romantic Comedy) by Pollyf79
Wish You Weren't Here (A Romantic Comedy)
Pollyf79
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"We could just . . . *do it*, you know," he says now, teasingly. "Clear all that sexual tension up with one quick ten minute session?" I seriously hope he's joking, but I'm not certain he is. Either way, I can't prevent the exasperated huff of laughter that escapes my lips at those words. "You must be dreaming if you think there's *any* sexual tension between us," I scoff. "Anyway, I'd rather not be another notch on your bedpost, thanks very much." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ruby Rafferty has won the ultimate prize - a luxury holiday in Crete! In theory, it couldn't be more perfect - endless sun, Greek food, an unlimited free bar . . . There's only one problem. The man she has no choice but to share the prize with. Lewis Sheridan may be ridiculously attractive, but he is also cocky, cynical, and comes complete with his own specific set of red flags. He's everything Ruby has never wanted in a guy, and she's not sure she can survive *one* day alone with him, let alone ten. It's *fine*, though . . . Their suite is massive, the cocktails are flowing, and Ruby can't help but notice how handsome and charming the hotel manager is. If only he didn't think she and Lewis were already a couple . . . Will forced proximity push our vacationers closer or further apart? Can enemies really become lovers? And what will happen if anyone realises they're technically on holiday under false pretences? I guess we're about to find out . . . Cover by @jspromcoms
 Bullet ✔️ by Amplect
Bullet ✔️
Amplect
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Isabelle is a hard-working woman. She is a freelance photographer, and damn good at it, making a killing from photographing weddings. Her heart has been broken enough times that she has finally accepted that the only time she will see it again, is through her lens. Well... Until the best man at one of the most extravagant weddings she's worked smirks at her. He is like a walking wet dream and she can't keep her eyes off him when he's near...but he is far more than a handsome man, and when the ground shifts underneath her, she slowly realizes she's become entangled in a world so different from her own, and so dangerous, she isn't sure she'll ever get back out alive. Part of the Ammunition Series: a series of interconnected standalone stories. Can be read in any order! #1 in mobster, 16.09.21 🖤 [[ Word count: ~100 000 ]]
All the Other Pearls by AmiSpeare
All the Other Pearls
AmiSpeare
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When an overprotected blind woman meets an injured war veteran, an unexpected love blossoms between them, altering the course of their young lives in unpredictable ways. Connor Wright doesn't feel like he has a place in the world he risked his life to protect. Depressed and misunderstood by those trying to help him, he is slowly sinking into himself - until he meets her. Olivia Harris, a young woman without sight, who somehow manages to see him better than he sees himself. As their budding friendship slowly and passionately grows into something more, they must wrestle with their own personal demons if they want to hold on to a relationship that neither might believe they deserve, but that will transform their lives forever.
Currents by tessalovatt
Currents
tessalovatt
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Rose had planned the perfect summer, and those plans didn't involve Brent -- a handsome but hostile lifeguard. *** British socialite Rosalie Harrington enjoys the power and respect that her position as Queen Bee brings, so she's horrified to hear that she'll be spending the summer in a remote American coastal town. With opportunistic friends and a rocky relationship, it's the worst time to leave London, and she drags her heels all the way to the Outer Banks. One day into her so-called holiday, a careless mistake has Rosalie fighting against a rip current. Fortunately, the local lifeguard is on hand to help. Brent might be an expert at saving troubled swimmers, but he is drowning in problems of his own and is far from impressed by this tourist's recklessness. The two of them couldn't be more different, but their attachment to the beach forces them together and sparks fly as they try to ignore the sizzling chemistry that soon develops. Rosalie and Brent are both about to learn that it's not just the ocean where there is more beneath the surface than meets the eye. Achievements: 2015 Wattys Winner #1 in Romance
Public Relations by Vivhouse
Public Relations
Vivhouse
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[2024 WATTY WINNER][18+] Two best friends. Six weeks. One final shot at love. Since college, Maisie and August have been best friends-frustratingly, perfectly platonic best friends. For nine long years, Maisie has secretly harbored the hope that their relationship could be something more. In that time, Maisie Rhodes has skyrocketed to stardom as a pop sensation, earning the title of Pop Princess from her devoted Rhodie fans. When she hints on The Tonight Show that her love songs are inspired by someone close to her, speculation runs wild. To throw everyone off the scent-and protect her true feelings for August-Maisie's manager hatches a plan: fake a relationship with her best friend. Miraculously, August agrees. Now Maisie faces six weeks of pretending to date the one person she's always loved, all while tiptoeing around the unspoken truth that's lingered between them for years. What could possibly go wrong?
The Hollywood Homecoming by BookNrd
The Hollywood Homecoming
BookNrd
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[WATTYS SPECIAL PRIZE WINNER 2024] Getting over your first crush seems impossible - especially when he's the star of the world's biggest movie franchise. *** Jess Wheeler is happily single and perfectly content with her simple life in Hemlock Landing, South Carolina, where all she knows is helping her mother run a charming Bed & Breakfast and picking on her superhero-obsessed kid sister. But Hemlock Landing isn't just Jess's hometown: it's also the birthplace of Bay Connor, the world's hottest movie star and Jess's first, most devastating crush. Meanwhile, Bay Connor's dreams just keep on coming true. As the youngest person ever casted in the leading role of an Origin Studios film, he is on track to become one of the most in-demand actors in Hollywood. But fame isn't always easy to navigate, and returning to Hemlock Landing for Homecoming Week seems like the perfect excuse for a much-needed reprieve. That is, until he keeps running into the girl that he thought he no longer had feelings for, and his life gets a whole lot more complicated. 🩷 Hollywood glamour meets small town charm in this friends-to-enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity romance 🩷 ~WATTYS 2024 WINNER • CATCHIEST HOOK~
Heart of Stone by tessalovatt
Heart of Stone
tessalovatt
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[18+] Sophia has to ignore her steamy chemistry with British popstar Teddy Stone in order to get revenge on him for upsetting her best friend. *** Pop sensation Teddy Stone has millions of devoted fans, a squeaky-clean reputation, and a craving for some normality in his fast-paced life. Travel blogger Sophia Palmer has a dwindling bank balance, a fear of crowds, and no interest in Teddy Stone's music. Nevertheless, when her best friend Becca-a self-proclaimed fangirl-scores VIP tickets to his concert, Sophia agrees to go with her. During a meet-and-greet with the popstar afterwards, he shows his true colours. With Becca heartbroken, the girls are ready to delete all existence of Teddy Stone from their lives... until he slides into Sophia's DMs. A plan is hatched: if Teddy wants to date Sophia, then she will play along, secretly gathering dirt to sell to the media to crush his immaculate image. An invitation to join his press tour around Europe provides a perfect excuse to get close to him through late-night chats in hotel rooms, cosy dinners, and dancing in exclusive clubs. But with sexual tension sizzling between the pair, loyalties are put to the test, and Sophia begins to suspect she's not the only one hiding a secret. 𝟏𝟖+. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐬 & 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 (𝐚𝐧𝐱𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 & 𝐎𝐂𝐃) 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: "I seriously cannot believe how this has turned out. 10/10" "Absolutely brilliantly written Author! Enjoyed reading this immensely! 💞💞💞 Looking forward to reading all of your books!" "This book is genuinely one of the best written books I have ever read. It was phenomenal. I'm so excited to read the next one."
The Show Must Go On by brinkofforever
The Show Must Go On
brinkofforever
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*WATTYS 2024 SHORTLISTED* Ellie did the 'True Love' thing and it left her heartbroken. Now her dreams are smaller: win a BAFTA, convince her mother she's okay, and don't kill her infuriating colleague Nas. And definitely don't kiss him. 'I am suddenly aware of his hand on my waist. Has he always been this tall? Has he always smelled of smoke and cloves and warmth? My brain is collapsing. All it can think is NAS IS TOUCHING ME. His lips are coming down... Or mine are coming up... Does he want to kiss me? Even worse, do I want him to?' FEATURED BY: @Ambassadors - Diverse Fiction (February 2025) @Romance - Slow Burn (December 2024) @Romance - Workplace (June 2024) @ChickLit - Self-Discovery (May 2024) @Project Athena - Author Spotlight (July 2024) @Contemporary Lit - Contemporary DiverseLit (September 2024) @Newly Written Books - Roses Are Red (October 2024) @Project Athena - Women's Fiction ChickLit (July 2024) @AstaniaCommunity - Love is Love (June 2024) @8ChapterChallenge - 8CC March-April (May 2024)
Sweet Venom [✓] by littleladywp
Sweet Venom [✓]
littleladywp
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[18+] MATURE CONTENT ⚠️ "Are you going to hurt me?" Evalyn said slowly, taunting. "I could easily knock the breath out of you, lass," Elijah growled, "I just need to press hard, on the right spot." "Do it." She dared him, though her voice was uneven, her cheeks were red. "No," He said simply, making her relax, "Because there are other ways to knock the breath out of you." ───────────────────── S Y N O P S I S After receiving a letter from her dead father at her college graduation, Evalyn Gonzalez finds herself crawling back to her home town. She's hell bent on uncovering the truth surrounding his passing because what was thought to be a suicide years ago, may no longer be one. It turns out nothing is what it once seemed to be. Or rather no one. Evidentiary files have gone missing. Key witnesses are dead. And then there's ruggedly-handsome, reckless and troubled Elijah Blue, who Evalyn can't seem to help crossing paths with.
Salty by authorMayLynn
Salty
authorMayLynn
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Sloan and Ollie are cooking up something steamy in the kitchen, and it's not just the food. ****** MULLIGAN SERIES: BOOK #1 A one-night stand unknowingly lands Sloan in the bed of her new culinary instructor. Ollie's convinced their hookup was no coincidence, but blackmail-a power move to overcome his well-known and strict teaching tactics. That's until he learns of her depressing past. Ollie could be the one to break what little strength Sloan has left, or he could be the one to revive it. That is, if their salty attitudes don't get in the way of a budding romance. 🔥A one-night stand, to enemies, to friends, to lovers, romance🔥 ******** 🔞 Rated R • 18+ Only 🔥 Mature Sexual Content 🖕🏻Graphic Language Copyright 2019 © - All Rights Reserved. You do not have permission to use any written material, any character likenesses, or cover art from this story. Anyone found doing so will be reported and presented a DMCA. Appropriate action will be taken.