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Dead If You Do by KateNorth
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A campus thriller: suspense, murder & one handsome roommate. ***** When Haley Bell is offered a scholarship to study at the exclusive Woodcreek College, famous for moulding the world's brightest thinkers, politicians and entrepreneurs, she jumps at the opportunity. Except when she arrives, the murders start. In a campus hidden from civilisation in the mountains of Colorado, Haley's classmates are slowly turning up dead. As the bodies pile up and eyes of suspicion turn on her, Haley finds that there's a reason why she was brought to Woodcreek. And it wasn't to study. "That opening line will hook you (I still think about it) & it DOESN'T STOP! I binged this like crazy" - Leah, Sr. Editorial Manager @ HQ [[word count: 90,000-100,000 words]] Cover designed by Ellie Sita
Goats from Lambs by PaulKingston
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Headless bodies start appearing in the streets, so cunning Detective Rashida Heyes and her partner have to stop the killer to prevent the apocalypse ***** After bodies start appearing in the middle of the streets, hollowed and headless, Detective Rashida Heyes and her partner, Travis Virgil, are given the case. However, once they dig deeper, meeting the emotionally broken Victor Eccelstone, and realize how heavily the church is involved, Rashida has to acknowledge that this case might be bigger than she had ever imagined. These crimes aren't the act of one man - they're the beginning of the end of the world [[Winner of the 2017 Wattys Storysmith Award]] [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]]
Executive Tension by SophieShambles
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Up for the same once-in-a-lifetime promotion, business-driven Ella and her office rival Joey find that fighting their desires may be even harder than securing a workplace win. Season 1 of Southgate Empire. *** Ella Williams is certain she's hit the business jackpot when she's accepted into a competition for a prestigious work promotion. But when her friend-of-a-friend nemesis Joseph Southgate gets the same opportunity, Ella's chances fall under threat. Joey's a dangerous contender, and Ella will stop at nothing to secure her victory - even if she has to battle temptation at every turn. When Ella faces unexpected hurdles in her personal life, she finds herself forced to accept help from the enemy himself. As if working in the same building as Joey wasn't bad enough, she's now sharing his roof. Sparks fly with only a wall between them-but does Joey really want her heart, or does he just want in her head? Forced to face her growing feelings for her rival, Ella must decide what's more important to her- the job she's spent her entire adult life dreaming of, or the man she can't seem to resist. *** It's like a blanket's been lifted from over my eyes. This is Joseph Southgate. He's not just a man. He's my nemesis. We're going for the same job! And I want him to kiss me. Over, and over, and over again.
Under The Hood by HTEllis
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After landing a secretary job at a luxury mechanic shop, Imogen Roberts is shocked to find out that her billionaire boss is the handsome stranger she had a steamy one-night stand with a month before. And the kicker? She's pregnant with his secret baby...and he doesn't remember her. Season 1 of The Mechanic *** The last time Imogen Roberts laid eyes on Jude Dufour, they were tangled up in her bedsheets during the steamiest night of her life. It was fun, oh so sexy, and the best way to take her mind off her struggles to find her footing in the big city. Fast forward three weeks, and she's pregnant. She wasn't planning on seeing Jude ever again, but when a job interview at a high-end mechanic shop lands her straight in his lap once more, everything spirals. How can she tell her new billionaire boss she's pregnant with his child? Especially when Jude seems to have lost all memory of their night together? As Imogen battles with whether to unleash her secret to Jude or keep her mouth shut to keep the job, it's difficult to deny the spark that still flickers between them. But does Imogen belong in Jude's lavish world? And will dramas from Jude's past get in the way of their future?
Revving the Engine by HTEllis
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After the shock reveal that Imogen's pregnant with Jude's child, their relationship is left rocky. But as they're pulled closer by baby scans and a surprise family holiday, could the spark between them reignite? Season 2 of The Mechanic *** After the truth about Imogen's pregnancy is revealed in the worst way possible, her world comes crashing down. Her hopes in tatters, she doesn't believe Jude will show for the first baby scan weeks later. But then she locks eyes with him striding through the hospital door, and everything changes. Jude looks worse for wear, but he's ready to work together for the baby. And Imogen's ready to try to rebuild what's broken between them. Then Jude's mother catches wind of the pregnancy and invites them on a family holiday abroad, and suddenly, they're thrown together headfirst. Still on rocky footing, things intensify when they find themselves sharing not only a room, but one bed. It's impossible to deny the attraction, and soon, their connection heats up. But what will happen when they exchange holiday bliss for real life back in London? Can their relationship flourish, or will old faces from the past threaten to derail everything? WARNING: This story contains depictions of abuse. Reader discretion is advised.
Fuelled by Forever by HTEllis
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With Jude down on one knee and their relationship moving quickly, will Imogen say yes to his marriage proposal? And when Jude's business empire is put at risk, can the couple prove they're made to last? Season 3 of The Mechanic *** Every twist and turn and heart-stopping moment in Imogen and Jude's whirlwind romance has led to this--Jude down on one knee. But then Imogen's world seems to stop. She's certain he's in this with her forever, especially with her due date fast approaching and Jude doting on her every move. But a small voice in her head wonders if it's all happening too quickly. Can things be too good to be true? After twelve years leading a billion-pound empire, Jude is finally feeling the strain. Time off has never been an option for him, but what happens when his body forces him to step back? And what if time away means errors made in the business that could cost him everything he's worked so hard for? Once their baby is in Jude's arms, can he realise that none of his old worries matter compared to love he's been missing all along? Will Jude and Imogen overcome the odds for their shot at forever? Content warning: The story contains depictions of mental health crises that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
Rich Girl Poor Girl by Blondeanddangerous
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Two very different girls fall for two very different guys in a double romance about love and money. What happens when a corporate city girl falls for a musician, and a free-spirited hippie can't resist the charms of a successful businessman? Both women will have to face their pasts to overcome their differences and find true love. Lexi is a driven businesswoman living a high-flying corporate life in Sydney, Australia, who has her eyes on one thing only: a promotion. When a chance encounter has her suddenly housing Otis, a homeless but handsome musician, she can't help but feel that she might be able to make room for one more thing in her life - someone to love. Meanwhile, Sparrow is a beach-dwelling, spiritual hippie who lives her life in the moment, not bound by money or modern society. But because of her past, she's afraid to love again. When Thomas, a kind-hearted businessman begins to slowly break her walls down, can she forget everything she's left behind? Both Lexi and Sparrow fall hard into whirlwind romances with the very different men they've chosen, and tensions rise as they are forced to make hard choices about money, love, and themselves. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Anastasia Wright
Kill Like A Gentleman ✓ by MyWickedWays
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Elliot Huxley is tasked to go undercover and find the killer of CEO Adam Delton--the head of the richest family in the country. But as he uncovers the Delton Family's secrets one by one, things turn out to be much more complicated than he thought it would be. *** Undercover Agent Elliot Huxley infiltrates the Delton mansion by pretending to be the bodyguard of the eldest son, Cyrus Delton. His task should be simple--find the killer of Adam Delton and make it out alive. But as Elliot stays in the Delton mansion, he discovers that the "perfect" family isn't as perfect as the public thinks--they are twisted, wicked and secrets run deeper than one can imagine. To be able to solve the case, Elliot must now follow the Delton Family rules: act like a saint, tempt like a slut, talk like a boss and kill like a gentleman. As his feelings tangle up with his task, can Elliot see through the lies and make the right decisions in time? Cover Design by Louise De Ramos
Damien by the_rebellionxx
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Damien Stryker is a ruthless billionaire, but when Serena Mclane is forced to marry him, she hopes to find the mercy behind his cold eyes and strong hands. ****** Damien Stryker, a domineering billionaire, is someone you don't want to get close to. Unfortunately for Serena Mclane, she doesn't have much of a choice. Always at the mercy of her family's name and legacy, Serena has to do as her father says. So when her father forces her into an arranged marriage with the one and only Damien Stryker: the truth comes out. Secrets are unveiled, and love starts to bloom. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]]
The Heartbroken Heartbreaker by SamMadison
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A painful breakup pushes Kyla Evans to get into a fake relationship with the person her ex-boyfriend hates the most: Seth Everett. But what will she do when the game starts to feel too real? ***** Seventeen-year-old Kyla has sworn off love. After getting dumped all too suddenly by her longtime boyfriend Cedric, she becomes convinced that people are never really who you think they are. So when notorious playboy Seth Everett suggests that Kyla fake date him to get back at Cedric, it seems like the perfect plan... as long as she doesn't end up falling for him. Content and/or trigger warning: This story mentions cancer, which may be triggering for some readers. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]]