[Wattys 2023 Grand Prize Winner] After an eight-hour flight sitting next to her high school nemesis Jackson Carter, fashion designer and barista Isabelle Curtis thought that would finally be the last she would see of him. But as the saying goes, famous last words. * * * Isabelle Curtis and Jackson Carter were fierce academic rivals in high school, up until Jackson moved to the UK in junior year for boarding school. Eight years later, Jackson has returned from abroad to take on the role of CEO at his late father's company. When Isabelle and Jackson meet again, there's a war of words, banter and a passionate dislike towards each other. Throw in a high school reunion, some more chaos, and a 'deal' in the mix-one that might just involve a little faking and pretending. It's all fun and games and tit for tat, almost just like in high school, until real feelings become involved...

"C- Can you move b- back a little?" My words made him smirk and if it's even possible, he came closer. Why do I always have to stuck between him and the desk?! "Why? Am I making you nervous?" "No." I lied. Ofcourse, he was making me nervous. His eyes had the power to hold a person on his place and that's what his eyes were doing to me. "Really?" He asked, putting his hands on my waist and pulling me closer towards him. On instinct, I put my hands on his chest. I didn't like it. I didn't like the way my body was responding to his touches. "T- This is un- unprofessional." I choked out the words, but I wish I couldn't have. He brought his face closer, so close that I could feel his minty breath on my lips. My lips parted accordingly in shock. "Oh, is it?" He said, mockingly. Oh god! What have I gotten myself into? •••• Aaron Steele, the CEO of the multi billionaire Steele's Company was the eligible bachelor of 25. He always had his way among girls and having blue eyes, a chiseled jaw and a hot body, didn't help either. With new woman on her arms every other day, he was obviously not planning on falling on that cliché word also called love, but would his thoughts of not falling in love still remain the same, after meeting her? Sienna Collins was a girl of 22 with extremely shy personality. After completing her graduation, the only thing in her mind was to get a good job and settle on her own, but what she didn't expected was a job at Steele's Company. This is a story of the innocent and the sinful. Read inside to find out what happens when two persons from exactly opposite worlds collide together. #I would suggest 14+ to read this story as some part in the book contains mature scenes. ~ # 37 in Romance #12 in humor *I am not a grammer nazzy, so there would be grammatical mistakes.*

Aurora Grimm is the sister of Ben Grimm. She grew up along with him and Reed, with them igniting in her a love for science. So when they were adults, working with Reed was basically her dream job. Despite the hard times they fell on she was still was devoted to the work they were doing, so she jumped on the opportunity to go to space with her brother and their best friend. So when the storm hit, she got powers just like the rest of them and devotes herself to trying to make the team work. But Ben feels alone, Reed and Sue keep remembering the past, and Aurora and Johnny are so different. She thinks, he acts. He's Mr. Popular, she hates the attention. She wants this to end, he's living the dream. He's hot, she's cold. How can she trust in him, when they're opposites.

Joni Thompson is a 32 year old firefighter for the Newton Massachusetts fire department. Joni has been a firefighter ever since she left school. However, when she joined the fire squad a volunteer firefighter gave her a hard time until he left to become a lawyer. How will she react when he returns to retrain as a full time firefighter after he leaves his job as a lawyer after his sons murder trial? Will the old 'hateful' feelings resurface? Will she forgive him for what he did in the past? And finally will they be able to work together as a team? Warning. There are slight Defending Jacob spoilers in this. A/N I don't own any of the characters from Defending Jacob.

Aurora Sperling Richards never really visited her hometown in Connecticut. But after a fresh divorce with her ex-husband, and a four year old son waiting to see his grandma and grandpa, she decides to go. Andy Barber is spending Christmas alone for the first time ever, his son at his moms and him at his new in his hometown, he's feeling a little...off.

Former Avenger Steve Rogers just wanted some order in his life. He was done with the superhero life. He turned to building a business instead. But the need to have control never left. Until a pair of violet blue eyes began to invade his dreams. Isabella Davis is getting ready to graduate when she is drafted by her best friend to run an errand and get something from Grant Industries. No warning of who she needs to speak to and Isabella just wanted to help a friend. Until she was met with the ocean blue eyes that would haunt her. He wants control in life. She wants to find love. But can two people really exist together when one desires a submissive in life while the other is still trying to find her way, especially when her past comes to out into the light? *~* A Steve Rogers Story *~* Author's note: this story is based on the MCU and 50 Shades of Grey. Themes of BDSM, intense sexuality, etc. will be included. Reader discretion is advised. The playlist is available on Spotify. ** I do not own any characters or storylines from the MCU or 50 Shade. I only own Isabella, any other OCs and their storyline.

Steve and the reader have a tumultuous relationship, made worse by his past with Peggy Carter, a traumatic injury with lasting effects, and an unlikely support from a teammate that suddenly goes beyond friendship. Will the relationship with Steve survive, or will there be one too many obstacles for either of them to overcome? Cover art by: @voidmaximoff

Post Captain America: Civil War Steve Rogers x Reader story. *THERE ARE LOTS OF SPOILERS* *DUH*

"Come on Charlie!" I said, hurrying my little dog. We ran towards the door, but it was too late. The door had opened and the man stepped in. We stared at each other for a while. Charlie began growling and I looked over to see a knife on the table. I reached for it when the man's voice spoke; "Don't even think about it." I looked at him. "Then don't hurt me." "I wouldn't hurt you." He said. He held out his hand. I hesitated and looked up at him. I searched his eyes but found no sign of an icy threat. "What do you want?" I asked. "I just want to help you." He answered. "Who are you?" "I'm Steve Rogers." I do not own any of the Avengers or Marvel characters. All Marvel related worlds or characters belong to director and creator, Stan Lee. I only own Maddy Lloyd and Charlie and maybe a few other characters.

[Steve Rogers AU. (fluff)] Your awful temporary holiday job takes a turn for the better when a handsome stranger enters your life, along with his adorable, matchmaking daughter.