Assets and Affection: A slow-burn, soft-romance about finding home in the middle of a storm. Arranged marriage between two business tycoon daughters to save the falling family heritage. In the world of high-stakes business, love is the only asset they didn't account for. The market is crashing, the numbers are in the red, and the legacies of two great families are on the brink of collapse. For Elena Ross, there is only one goal: save her father's company. She is sharp and carry herself with elegance and have a good humour. when her father, Christopher, and his oldest friend, Victor Halloway, propose a five-year marriage contract to merge their remaining investments and stabilize their firms, Elena accepts the deal with professional precision. Grace Halloway has always lived in the quiet spaces. Intelligent, soft-hearted, and quietly observant, she has watched Elena Ross from across gala ballrooms for years, charmed by the sharp wit Elena hides from the world. When the contract is signed, Grace enters the marriage with a hope to save her father's company and get Elena to notice her. Now, shared offices, shared breakfasts, and a shared last name turn a business arrangement into something far more intimate. In a world that feels like it's falling apart, Elena and Grace must discover if their union is just a temporary fix-or the only real thing they have left.

Grace has always been the responsible one. After losing her parents, responsibility was all she knew-taking care of her younger sister, keeping her head down, never letting herself slip. No parties, no distractions, and definitely no time for love. It never mattered anyway. Love was something that never seemed to belong to her. Until now. What started as a simple tango class, just a chance to learn something she'd always admired, changes everything the moment she meets her. The instructor. Beautiful, magnetic, impossible to look away from. But falling for her is dangerous. Because she's married. She's forbidden. And she's the mother of her sister's best friend. Grace promised herself she would never risk her heart. But on the dance floor, with every step and every stolen glance, she's beginning to wonder if some loves are worth breaking all the rules for.

"You ever think about how weird feelings are?" Maya asked quietly. Jade tensed. "What kind of feelings?" "Like... when you're around someone and your stomach just..." Maya made a vague explosion noise with her mouth. "You know?" "Like food poisoning?" Maya shoved her gently. "You're impossible." Jade smirked, but it faltered when she saw the way Maya was looking at her. Eyes open. Bare. Something unspoken balancing on the edge of her lips. Jade turned away too quickly. "Feelings are overrated." "You don't mean that." "No," Jade admitted. "I don't."

In the rainy heart of Manchester, two lives collide in the quiet halls of a prestigious sixth form college. Charlotte Carson, 18, is returning to school after a summer that changed her life forever-her wealthy parents have died in a tragic accident, leaving her with a sprawling estate, more money than she knows what to do with, and a crushing loneliness that no inheritance can soothe. Behind her poised, composed exterior is a girl barely holding herself together. Phoebe Carlton, 24, is the new, sharp-witted maths teacher with a no-nonsense attitude and a past she rarely talks about. Also from privilege, she's estranged from her controlling parents and entitled siblings, choosing independence over their expectations. Teaching is supposed to be temporary, a stepping stone-until she meets Charlotte. When Charlotte walks into Phoebe's classroom, neither is prepared for the quiet electricity that passes between them. Their bond deepens through late-night tutoring sessions, shared secrets, and the unspoken understanding of what it means to lose your footing in the world. As lines blur and boundaries are tested, the two must decide how far they're willing to go for a love that society-and the law-might not yet understand. In a world of whispered rumours, school politics, and emotional turbulence, The Equation of Us explores the delicate tension between grief and healing, rules and rebellion, and love in its most complicated form. Trigger Warning: This story contains themes of grief and sudden loss, parental death, complex family dynamics, emotional manipulation, romantic and sexual relationships between an adult and a student, and instances of power imbalance. Readers may also encounter depictions of social pressure, emotional vulnerability, and intense emotional situations that could be distressing. Highest Rankings: #4 in secretlife #4 in lawfirm #6 in wxg #8 in wlwteacherxstudent #9 in wxg

A tangled love story between two women. Dive into the complex life of a lonely student, which is suddenly turned upside down by an enticing older woman who happens to be her new boss. "Some old wounds never truly heal, but in the moment with her they seem to disappear." Words engraved between the lines of their story. "Love's Eternal Glow" symbolizes the enduring, radiant warmth and brightness that love brings into one's life. All rights reserved, all characters are owned by me. Total word count: 37450 Achieved: 🥈bossxemployee

In her senior year, Eve finds herself on a collision course with trouble and darkness from the very first day. Amidst this turmoil, she becomes captivated by a teacher who is her polar opposite. Driven by curiosity, Eve embarks on a quest to understand this enigmatic figure, leading to an unexpected and profound connection. As she delves deeper, Eve must confront the question: Will her curiosity and budding affection bring her fulfillment or heartache?

Aurora owns a restaurant, Billie becomes a regular. However, they've known each other for longer than they've thought. Friends to lovers. Gxg

As the second semester unfolds, the professor and a student share a journey of self-discovery which will lead them down a path of profound transformation, forever altering the course of their lives. Note: The storyline presented is a fictional narrative and should be treated as such. It explores themes of self-discovery, sexuality, and love between two consenting adults. #33 in love #13 in lesbian fiction

Wren and Kenna hated each other in high school. Now mature-ish adults, they still hate each other. The problem? They're engaged. A year away from marriage, according to two of the most powerful people in the world: their parents. ***** Wren Castile and Kenna Gold are engaged...because their parents say so (and no, they're not kidding). Wren has one year to marry her former nemesis, or else. The fact that Kenna emulated her infamously anti-gay father throughout high school seems to be irrelevant--even to Kenna herself. Suddenly Wren and the girl she never wanted to see again are on the same (bickering) side as they face mandatory dates, disastrous family get-togethers, and their unhappy past. Wren is filled with mistrust, but to protect her heart, she might just have to sit back and let it lead the way. Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains references to and/or scenes of homophobia, childhood trauma, bullying, violence, and suicide. [[2022 Watty Awards Shortlist]] [[Editors' Choice - October 2022]]

Victoria Blackwell, a sharp and ambitious law professor, and Dr. Natalie James, a passionate architect with a PhD in architecture, have been rivals since their fencing days at competing schools. When their paths cross again at a prestigious university, old tensions reignite. Their contrasting teaching styles and opposing life philosophies fuel a relentless battle of wills, but beneath the surface, there's more than just rivalry at play-there's undeniable chemistry. As their animosity intensifies, so does the attraction neither expected. Their journey forces them to confront their past, their boundaries, and the complex connection between them.