He didn't understand love. She never believed she deserved it. Ronan Brennan has made his choice: build a life that's honest, build a business with meaning, and build a family he can protect-with everything he has. Love? That's off the table. He doesn't need it. He just needs someone to walk beside him. Meera Pandey has spent her life fading into the background-until the day she became the only safe space for a little girl who stopped trusting the world. Now, all Meera wants is to hold on to the one person who feels like home... even if the world doesn't make it easy. He sees strength in her silence. She sees gentleness in his storm. A quiet friendship. An unexpected offer. And a chance to build something real-from the ruins. Set in the world of The Placeholder, The Caretaker is a heart-achingly tender story of fragile beginnings, found family, and a love that doesn't come loud-but stays for good.

Ashlyn Rose was once a beloved girl of a renowned family, Her father was a mighty alpha of a strong pack and her mother was his faithful, dedicated Luna. her parents adored her and her two older brothers doted on her heavily butv everything changed when her parents were killed in a rogue attack and Ashlyn's eldest brother became the alpha. Lost in his new role as alpha, he began to neglect young Ashlyn but in an attempt to entertain her and keep her complacent he adopted a younger sister for her to play with but instead of providing the companionship Ashlyn craved the younger girl stole everything through manipulative means. Soon Ashlyn was the black sheep of her family, cast aside without a second thought. when Ashlyn grew up and met her fated mate she hoped things could be different but her younger adopted sister stole that as well. The manipulative girl took everything from Ashlyn. Her family, her ideas, her love. She even stole her and her child's life in a plot full of betrayal and misery. The pain and resentment through the torture and death fueled Ashlyn as she was reincarnated to the past, vowing to never lose anything of true value again she makes her own way life. without her brothers, without her mate and all in spite of her scheming adopted sister. She finds her own way and finds the meaning of love, life and freedom.

A grumpy loner, the boy next door, and a love he never saw coming. ✨ Julian's just been through a breakup, and all he wants is to be left alone. Hiding out at his parents' remote cabin seems like the perfect plan-until his relentlessly cheerful neighbor, Owen, keeps showing up with smiles, small talk, and a stubborn refusal to give up. But under Julian's guarded surface is someone aching to be understood. And Owen? He might be exactly the kind of chaos Julian needs. A tender, slow-burn MM romance about healing, unexpected connection, and learning to let someone in. Grumpy/sunshine, neighbors-to-lovers, and all the cozy feels. 📖 PART OF THE HOUSE COLLECTION: All of my books can be enjoyed as standalones, but they're even more fun when read together. You'll spot recurring characters, inside jokes, and deeper connections that unfold across the series. Each collection follows a different couple in the same friends group-so the more you read, the more you'll feel at home. BOOK ONE: The House (Liam x Morgan) BOOK TWO: The Cabin (Julian x Owen) ⭐ COMPLETED: Book was edited and revised for improvements in writing, story flow, and character development in 2025. If you love this book, you can buy a distraction-free version of it to keep on any e-reader library over at my shop: authormanderson.com/shop ⚠️ MATURE CONTENT: graphic sexual details, long-term illness, death of a loved one, language

Roommates, bad luck, and one hopeless romantic. ✨ Liam's love life is a mess-one disaster after another-and he's always been the awkward one in the group. But he's also been secretly in love with his best friend and roommate, Morgan, for as long as he can remember. Between chaotic friend group drama, laugh-out-loud moments, and a chemistry that won't quit, Liam's about to find out if his forever crush might actually feel the same. A sweet, silly, and deeply heartfelt roommates-to-lovers MM romance about longing, loyalty, and finally getting the love you deserve. HEA guaranteed. 🏆 AWARDS & FEATURES: • Featured: @Romance [ New Adult Reading List ] • Featured: @Ambassadors [ Rainbow Fiction Reading List ] 📖 PART OF THE HOUSE COLLECTION: All of my books can be enjoyed as standalones, but they're even more fun when read together. You'll spot recurring characters, inside jokes, and deeper connections that unfold across the series. Each collection follows a different couple in the same friends group-so the more you read, the more you'll feel at home. BOOK ONE: The House (Liam x Morgan) BOOK TWO: The Cabin (Julian x Owen) ⭐ COMPLETED: Book was edited and revised for improvements in writing, story flow, and character development in May 2025. If you love this book, you can buy a distraction-free version of it to keep on any e-reader library over at my shop: authormanderson.com/shop ⚠️ MATURE CONTENT: graphic sexual details, a traumatic one-night stand, drug use, underage drinking, and mature language.

The Watty Awards are Wattpad's annual celebration of the bold, imaginative, and diverse voices that bring their stories to life-along with the readers who love them. For 16 years, the Wattys have honored the journey of storytellers who pour their passion onto the page, captivating audiences around the world. But the Wattys aren't just an award-they're a tribute to the dedication, creativity, and heart that go into every story, from the first part of an idea to the final word. This is storytelling at its best. And it all begins here.

In the aftermath of Sofia's betrayal that tears apart everything she built with her fiancé, Gabriel, the unexpected reappearance of her once-dead lover brings in new challenges in their world of lust, lies, secrets, and violence. Season 2 of Possession *** Sofia has spent months believing that her first love, Dante, was dead, but now she finds herself in his care and estranged from her fiery fiance, Gabriel. Their union was arranged and never what either of them wanted, but the electric connection between Sofia and Gabriel won't be denied so easily. Sofia still longs for Gabriel, despite a reunion with Dante that should be a dream come true. And Gabriel finds it impossible to forget Sofia even if the family's interests mean he must immediately garner another fiancee. But even as they struggle with their emotions, there are still many dangerous secrets that bind Sofia, Gabriel, and Dante, which if discovered will further upend their entire world.

"Promise me you'll stay strong, for me, for us" Smiling at the older boy below him Blake rested his forehead upon Alec's. "I promise" Hearing these words Alec smiled once more. That promise was all he needed to keep going. For them, for Blake. *** Blake was a nerd, shy, Introverted. Doesn't have many friends other than the school librarian, parents and the local café owner. He's never been one to interact with his fellow classmates. Always been put down upon, bullied by the schools football team. Starting his Sophomore year in high school all Blake could do was hope for the best, be able to merely pass this year in a flash. However a certain jock had other plans. Alec was new to school, becoming popular quite quickly. His angelic looks, body like every girls dream. He soon became the captain of the basketball team. His cold demeanor, bitter attitude girls drooled over him even more. All he hoped was to find a girl to make his, spoil. Except fate chose to completely switch his life upside down. Practicing for his next game Alec didn't expect to stumble upon a certain boy. His heart doing something it's never done before, skip a beat. Following his gut Alec knew what he wanted and when he wants something he gets it. However will Alec's family secret scare the only thing he's come to care for away in the world?! Can these two push past the jealousy and hatred from others to find freedom?! ______________________________________________

For 17-year-old high school senior Evan Brooks, life could be better. He's a social outcast at school, stuck in a rural Alabama small town he never wanted to move to, and he's got a secret he's desperately trying to keep: he's gay. When he embarks on a weekend vacation to the Florida panhandle with his hypermasculine brother, homophobic stepdad, and aloof mother, none of them can anticipate how much a simple 3-day trip will change their lives forever... **2025 Update: Hi! This was my very first attempt at crafting an entire story from scratch all the way back in 2020, and I'd like to think my writing has since improved. I've started working on a big rewrite project, so stay tuned for a newly enhanced story! Please visit the last chapter (2025 Rewrite Info/Updates) for more details. In the meantime, the original story will remain here in full - just know that I know some parts of it are cringe lol. I hope you still enjoy it though! :) Some details have changed between this story and Road to Rockdale in anticipation of the rewrite, so please excuse some inconsistencies if you're coming from that story. I promise everything will line up eventually! CONTENT WARNING/TRIGGERS: Please note that this story contains very strong language at times and some mature themes. Some characters face emotional abuse. There is also a small amount of physical abuse, but it is mostly implied apart from one scene which is not extremely graphic. Some characters are homophobic, and a slur is used a handful of times.

[Updates Coming Soon] 🔥Rated R for mature sexual content and graphic language 💍An arranged marriage, billionaire, enemies to lovers romance 📚When her one night stand turns out to be her sworn enemy...and the man she's been arranged to marry *** Zarra Karam has dedicated her life to serving her family's prestigious natural diamond dynasty, even as it heads toward bankruptcy. In order to save the business, Zarra's only option is to unite with the company's biggest rival--a modern, lab-grown diamond empire led by billionaire Cyrus Montgomery. Cyrus is the enemy of everything Zarra was raised to protect. He's a man who she's never seen, but hates with every fiber of her being. And she must marry him to increase capital and fulfill the terms of the business contract. When she arrives at the prenup negotiations, Zarra is met with the impossible. The man she's marrying? He's the same anonymous stranger with whom she shared a night of reckless passion. That man was supposed to make her forget her sacrifice, her duty, but now... Cyrus Montgomery is a constant reminder of the one night she came alive. And he's out for blood as much as she is.

Dmitri West has always been good at staying afloat. Nothing bothers him, nothing makes him lose his cool - one of the things he's had to learn in order to keep his job as a high school History teacher. When things slowly start to crumble around him, Dmitri tries to remain unbothered, he really does, but things start to spiral out of control, too fast for him to keep up. The tipping point, however? Seeing Tariq Riaz. His ex-boyfriend of two years. - started: october 23rd, 2020. completed: december 31st, 2020.