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Big Shot | ✓ by moonraess
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College football star Reid Donahue's comeback is documented by sports media head Jo Lawrence, but as sparks fly between them, Jo must navigate both her career ambitions and growing attraction to the reserved athlete. *** When college football superstar Reid Donahue is ready for a comeback following a gruesome injury, the university tasks their head of sports media for a season-long piece on Reid's return to glory. Jo Lawrence knows that doing this piece is her in for a post-grad job at ESPN and is determined to make her way through a notoriously male-dominated industry. But Reid - reserved and withdrawn since his injury - is making things difficult for Jo at every turn...including the wind sprints her heart seems to do every time he looks at her across the football field. *** [2024 WATTY WINNER] [Wattpad HQ pick January 2025 & June-July 2025] [6x featured story] [18+] Copyright 2023-2025 | Taylor Romagnoli [moonraess]
Just for Now by MelanieGaleaz
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Cole and Allison have been in love for as long as either of them could remember. They had gone from sandbox partners, to high school sweethearts, and then to husband and wife. They had always been in love. Until one day they weren't. Marital problems were nothing new to the world, but having them right before your sister's destination wedding complicated some things. To avoid taking attention away from his sister and her fiancé, Cole and Allison decide to pretend to still be together for the duration of the wedding. The family vacation to Aruba prior to the wedding may complicate things, but they both agreed to fake it. This was the decision that was best for everyone. They would figure things out and tell everyone about the separation when they got back from the trip. And so, they would just have to fake it... just for now. Book Three of the "Just for" Series Can be read as a stand-alone Approximately 65k words
Where There's Light | ✔ by keahlovee
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Jade Harris needs money for college. Nolan Chambers needs a ticket out of Bellcreek. The unlikely pair come together to fool their classmates into thinking they're a love sick couple to obtain the grand prize for prom king and queen-a college scholarship and a trip to Europe. It'd be easy if everyone didn't think Jade cheated on her ex. It'd be even easier if Nolan wasn't an unbearable grump. Regardless of the odds being against them they don't give up, desperate to win the prize. Or maybe there's something else keeping them from throwing in the towel... TW: Death of a parent, slut shaming
More Than You Know | ✓ by moonraess
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[18+] PR rising star Sienna Stuart has spent years perfecting her image, but her first big client - a recovering metal band with a brooding frontman - threatens to undo it all. Devon McCall wants nothing to do with fame, filters, or the woman hired to reshape their image, but when a month-long tour throws them into close quarters, sparks fly. As Sienna's polished persona begins to crack, she'll have to decide what's more terrifying: losing control, or being truly seen. [2x featured story] [extended synopsis inside] Copyright 2024-2025 | Taylor Romagnoli [moonraess]
Sticks and Stones by MelanieGaleaz
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Brady Parker. The best hockey player Holloway University had seen in years. He was essentially guaranteed a position on any professional team he wanted. That was until someone smashed his knee in on the night before the biggest game of his life. A year after the event that should have been career ending, he was back on the ice. But it wasn't without its struggle. Tatum Hartley. Biology student, aspiring doctor, and current assistant to the physical therapist for the Holloway Falcons. She adored her job, except for the fact that her most time-consuming patient was the one who wanted to be there the least. But given his knee was smashed in, she couldn't say the attitude was unexpected. Not to mention, the investigation into who almost ended Brady's career was still ongoing. Nobody seemed to know exactly what happened that night- or rather, they just weren't willing to say. Sticks and stones may break their bones, but their secrets are what will cast the final blow. ●・○・♥︎・○・● Approximately 93.4k words Complete
A Perfect Fit by lilyvictoriawrites
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[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...
Wish You Weren't Here (A Romantic Comedy) by 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