Aria Matthews is in love with her best friend, Lucas Miller. It is the best kept secret since Area 51 and she knows she would take it to the grave. But things start changing in her senior year of high school when another of her friends takes it upon herself to set Aria up with the captain of the football team, who, incredibly, seems to be interested in her as well. And she doesn't understand why Lucas suddenly grows a stick up his butt about the whole dating deal. Sometimes it just takes a nudge to knock down years of carefully laid plans like the blocks of a Jenga tower. And sometimes, just sometimes, deeper and darker secrets are waiting to be exposed. Content and/or trigger warning: Sexual references and mentions of sexual abuse 🥇1st place in the Hearts Awards - Teen Fiction 🥇1st place in the Inclusive Watty Awards - Teen Fiction 🥇1st place in the Massive Awards - Best Cover 🥇1st place in the Prime Awards - Young Adult 🥇1st place in the Acamia Awards - Best story 2022 🥇1st place in the 2023 Gloria Regali Awards - Best Blurb 🥇1st place in the The Lovely Valentine Awards - Teen Fiction 🥇1st place in the Ocean Blue Awards - Romance 🥇1st place in the Ocean Blue Awards - Best Prologue and Best Storyline 🥇1st place in the Quidditch Awards - Teen Fiction

A jilted, curvy accountant joins a gym on a journey of self-love. The last thing she plans for is to fall for her grumpy trainer. ***** Who needs men, anyway? Certainly not Joanna Lozano. The youngest of five and the only girl, she has learned at a young age the importance of survival in a man's world. It's what drives her to be a successful accountant in the corporate world of Chicago. When her boyfriend of six years unceremoniously dumps her--though her pride is wounded--she accepts the rejection as an opportunity to rediscover herself, starting with a reluctant agreement to join an eight-week fitness boot camp. Sage Kingston is a straightforward gym owner who appreciates and lives by the monotony of his life. His only goals are to provide and care for his young son after his divorce left him jaded. He doesn't have the time or patience to play games that come with dating or relationships. Who needs that headache, anyway? Yet, with a new season of boot camp at his gym underway, he's instantly attracted to the curvy and feisty participant, Joanna. However, his work is cut out for him since she's not easily charmed or swayed by his bulging biceps or six-pack abs. But even Joanna can't deny the mounting tension after each draining and sweaty training session. As they grow to know each other, so does their affection and both must deal with overcoming their hurt pasts and decide if unexpected love is worth the risk. ©2022 LJ Rae

[WATTY WINNER - NOW PUBLISHED ✨ Find it on Amazon and in local bookstores!] Noah Archer dates girls for two weeks and then moves on-but none of his exes seem to mind. Skyler Fox can't figure it out. When her best friend becomes Noah's latest "victim," Sky decides it's time to expose him. Her plan? Be the next girl he dates. Charming and confident, Noah accepts Sky's unexpected dating proposal. Beneath his reputation, Noah is searching for something real, driven by a secret. Each short-lived relationship is his way of chasing a connection before it's too late. Sky sets out to expose Noah, but the closer she gets, the more she starts to question her motives... and her heart. As their two weeks unfold and Noah's secrets begin to surface, Sky is forced to confront the one question she never expected: can she be the one to break his two-week streak? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For fans of contemporary, humorous, clean teen romance by Beth Reekles, Sarah Dessen, and Jenny Han comes a debut YA novel about uncovering secrets, challenging first impressions, and discovering that love-and people-are far more complicated than they seem.

Nandini Varma owns the only bookstore in town and is content with hiding her awkward self behind bestsellers. What she doesn't know is that her favorite author has moved near her, and that perhaps she could finally have a love story of her own, even if it's an awkward one. ***** Ryan Callahan wants to move on from his writing career and just work for the police. It's hard though, when the town's book lady happens to be a huge fan of his. She's smart, funny, beautiful, and kind - a lethal combination. He wants to get to know her more, but something seems to be holding her back. Who is this mysterious woman that Ryan can't stop thinking about? Content/trigger warning: This story contains themes of sexism and verbal abuse. [[word count: 70,000 - 80,000]] Cover designed by Joe Resch

(ON HOLD) They say there is a very thin line between love and hate and if you're not careful you won't even know when you've crossed to the other side.... Jenny Cassandra Perkins, a beautiful and incredible basketball player in her senior year in highschool who has had her own fair share of betrayal from friends while growing up is determined to have a drama free senior year. But with new friends, new and totally handsome guys showing up at school and her worst enemy Bianca still out for her downfall, it wasn't going to be so drama free after all and all it took was a hair's breath to cross the line with one of them.

In the glimmering world of P-pop, where fame and fortune shine brightly, two idols find themselves drawn to each other amidst the chaos of their hectic lives. United by their passion for music and performance, they forge a deep connection that blossoms into a secret romance. Fully aware of the industry's strict love ban, they navigate their feelings with caution, determined to keep their relationship hidden from their respective groups and the prying eyes of the public. As they steal moments together in the shadows, their love grows stronger, igniting a flame that neither can extinguish. They share whispered dreams and stolen kisses, crafting a world of their own far removed from the pressures of their celebrity status. However, the thrill of secrecy comes at a cost, and as their bond deepens, so does the risk of exposure. When the world inevitably uncovers their hidden love, the fallout is swift and unforgiving. Faced with the harsh reality of their situation, they are forced to make the heart-wrenching decision to part ways, sacrificing their love for the sake of their careers. Despite the pain of separation, their hearts remain intertwined, constantly calling out for one another. As they navigate their individual paths in the unforgiving world of fame, they must confront the choices they made and the love they lost. Will they find a way back to each other, or will the demands of the industry keep them apart forever? "Love Behind the Spotlight" is a poignant tale of passion, sacrifice, and the enduring power of love that transcends the boundaries of fame.

New York becomes heartbreak city for Charlotte Everhart. ⋆☆⋆ Home is a person, not a place - and for Charlotte, that just happens to be her childhood best friend, Jasper Scott. But when her red-headed prince comes running back to Manhattan with a fiancée, and asking her to be his best man, she's skyrocketed into an abyss of lovesick silence. Seems like dear Miss Americana is about to learn the price of loving someone too late. ⋆☆⋆ [ glassheart chronicles : #1.0 ] [ word count : 50K-55K words ] [© ataliass 2024 ]

In which the shy girl finds herself master of the game and the basketball legend a mere player. ~~~ It was just a simple game. Scratch that. It was just an innocent discussion between two bored and lonely teenagers. Where was the harm in that? "Don't make a big deal out of it," I scolded myself out loud. ~~~ When Noah Hanower, star basketball player of the school, gets quarantined after returning from a country where an epidemic broke, someone has to step up to help him with the schoolwork. Ilana Martin gets stuck with the task of sending him her notes and finds herself keeping her identity a secret to help with her awkwardness, unknowingly kicking off a guessing game between the unusual pair. Will he be able to figure out who she is before his quarantine ends? Will these two be simple tutor-tutee, unexpected friends or more? Read to find out: one new chapter every Saturday!