Zeyan Chen never believed in second chances until life handed him the one he thought he'd lost forever. Savannah Maddox. The girl who set his world on fire, then disappeared without warning. The only one who ever made him feel like more than enough. Now, fate throws them back together in the most unexpected way, and with her comes a secret that changes everything. Old wounds. Unspoken truths. A bond neither of them can deny. Zeyan knows Savannah ruined him once. The question is...will she ruin him again? Or has she been the missing piece he needed all along?

We are all on the cusp of orgasm, prompting Kelsi to move to sit on Jackson's face as he continues to penetrate me. His mouth works over her sex and while she and I are face-to-face, she leans in to capture my lips for a steamy kiss. My body buzzes over how unbelievably hot the whole scene is. Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever envisioned myself engaging in a threesome with my best friend's brother and his crush. *** Sterling Holloway has harbored a massive crush on her best friend's brother since they were kids. Jackson Moretti has only ever viewed her as his younger sister's annoying and gawky friend. But as Sterling develops into womanhood, there is something alluring and dangerous about this bad girl that he's helpless to resist. Gabriella Moretti has been hiding a devastating secret from her best friend. When she invites Sterling along on the Moretti summer vacation to the lake, she intends to reveal all but Sterling thinks that the cabin in the woods is just the perfect location for keeping secrets. As her and Jackson embark on an illicit romance, she is determined to keep the truth from Gabriella but what she discovers about her friend is enough to leave her questioning as to whether she can continue her steamy hidden escapades with Jackson. Will Sterling risk her friendship for just one more kiss from Gabriella's brother? Can Gabriella forgive her for this betrayal or will this be a grudge that she takes with her to the grave?

Completed • First Draft - not edited. || "You gonna sit there all night?" Luka glances at me, smirking. I glare back. "I was enjoying the last few seconds of peace before having to spend an evening pretending to like you." "That's funny," he says, unbuckling his seatbelt. "Why?" I snap. "Because I was thinking the same thing." || The rules? Easy enough. 1. Pretend to be the perfect couple. 2. Keep it professional. 3. And whatever you do, don't. catch. feelings. Simple, right? Sofia Calloway never planned on going viral for throwing a drink in Luka Mikhaylov's face. But one video, one pissed-off hockey star, and one furious university later... she's suddenly stuck in a fake relationship with the guy she can't stand. He needs to clean up his image before the NHL draft. She needs the free tuition that comes with the deal. All they have to do is smile for the cameras, hold hands at the games, and act like they don't want to strangle each other. Then come the late-night arguments that last too long. The stolen glances that feel too dangerous. The moment where "pretend" starts looking way too real. Because when you break the rules, someone's bound to lose. And this time, it might be both of them.

[2021 Wattys Shortlist] Monica Kelly returns to her hometown years after abandoning it, only to bump into and befriend Liam Belkin-who, despite his walls and issues, cannot help but draw himself closer to someone he can't have. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎✦ ✦ ✦ After being screwed over too many times, Monica Kelly ran from her hometown as soon as she graduated high school, leaving her brother and former life behind. But it isn't until four years later when she returns, and in need of money and a distraction, she gets a job at the local diner. She swears this isn't a forever thing-when the summer is done, she'll go get her masters and become somebody, far away from the people who screwed her over. But when Liam Belkin, the towns residential brooding man who hides behind a baseball cap, steps into the diner every night, she finds herself breaking down her one rule: don't get close to anyone. And although he doesn't talk, or even smile for that matter, he finds himself doing so every time Monica is around. But when two people with broken pasts come together, there's no telling if two wrongs can make a right-especially when betrayal is right around the corner.

Sometimes we keep secrets because we know the truth will hurt more, but what happens when you keep a secret? Ava pretends she's happy despite struggling to overcome the loss of her brother, Logan. Kyle knows he can't tell his best friend that he's in love with her. Jude knows something about the night of Logan's death. Blake is lying to his parents about coping with his newborn daughter after becoming a single father. And all of Tori's secrets were enough to run her out of town. Except there's only so far you can run until you realise you can't outrun your lies and secrets, and it's only a matter of time until the truth is revealed. What happened on the night of Logan's death? Who's the father of London? Only time will tell... * * * * * Baby Steps can be read as a stand-alone, or continue their story with the four other books in the series (all those stories are complete and free on Wattpad). Series order: Baby Steps, Colossal Jump, Moving Forward, Little Leaps, and Passing Motions. Cover designed by Rosana Mitreska

First draft • completed • Cliche She was supposed to leave him behind. Instead, he followed her home-with a grin and a proposition she can't refuse. • • • Leon and Charlottes story (can be read as a standalone but is part of a series - read sinful liabilities first if you want to) • • • Leon Collins has an uncanny resemblance to temptation - and Charlotte Hudson knows better than to touch it twice. As maid of honour to her best friend and sister-in-law-to-be, Charlotte's only job is to keep the wedding week flawless. But that's easier said than done when the best man is Leon: her brother's best friend, her best friend's brother, and the one mistake she swore she'd never make again. They danced too close once - too drunk, too messy, too young, and far too unforgettable. Now they're walking down the aisle together, tension simmering under every glance, every brush of skin, every drunken confession that never should've left her lips. When the week ends, Charlotte thinks she's leaving the past - and him behind for good. She's wrong. Because Leon Collins just got traded to her new team. Now he's in her office, in her space, and in her head - all charm, smirks, and a proposition that shouldn't sound as tempting as it does. One rule. No feelings. Just a physical arrangement to burn off the heat neither of them can seem to ignore. But desire this dangerous doesn't play by the rules. And the closer Charlotte gets to Leon, the more her carefully built walls begin to crack. She promised herself she'd never fall for him again. But Leon Collins has always been the one risk she can't resist.

When master con artist Noa Spencer targets billionaire Alexander Rykard to pay off a syndicate debt and free her kidnapped brother, she risks it all as deception turns to desire. *** Having endured a lifetime of pain, Noa Spencer knows only one way to survive: bleeding rich men dry. Being a skilled con artist and a master manipulator, Noa will do whatever it takes to settle her debts with the American syndicate and free her younger brother held captive by them. Under constant pressure from the syndicate, Noa knows she can't afford to fail. Now, she's set her sights on an even bigger target, Alexander Rykard, the most powerful billionaire in the country. Sexy, sharp, and scarred by betrayal, he's too smart to be fooled. Still, she isn't deterred. Their cat-and-mouse game soon turns darker and more dangerous than desire, pulling Noa in deeper than she expected. In a world where trust is a weapon and betrayal comes cheap, Noa must risk everything for freedom. With her brother's life on the line, she must stay focused; if Alex uncovers her lies, the fallout could be devastating. Now, Noa must choose: risk her heart or lose her brother forever. WARNING: This story contains depictions of violence and sexual assault that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

When Grace's sexy but domineering new boss overhears her badmouthing him at work, she quickly finds herself fighting temptation in an unexpected battle of wills. *** Grace Warren is ready for love, even if love doesn't seem to be ready for her. While on yet another disappointing date, she heads to the bar to reassess, only to catch judgment from an unimpressed stranger, James Evans, who dubs her quest for love shallow and pathetic. Not one to be sidelined by negativity, Grace doesn't hesitate to give him a piece of her mind. So when her new boss arrives in town mere days later, Grace is horrified to match his devastatingly handsome face to the broody stranger from the pub. Worse, he wants her gone. But she won't be removed so easily. After firing her, James soon learns that his new office doesn't function without Grace. Forced to invite her back, James must play Grace's game in order to keep her, not knowing how much of her he wants to keep. *** "When you make those god damned sounds with your mouth...you could reduce greater men than me to their knees." "You're making me sound like some kind of temptress." "Aren't you?"

To save her father, Ceryn reveals she's the only fertile maiden in the kingdom and offers the king an heir. Being only a peasant, her audacious claims capture the king's fascination and the kingdom's wrath. *** Ceryn's quiet life shatters when her father is sentenced to death. Desperate to save him, she sneaks into the palace and exposes a secret she planned on taking to the grave: She's the only fertile maiden in the land, capable of bearing the king's heir. With war looming, King Varkon already has enough on his plate. A calculating, level-headed ruler, he knows reckless moves could threaten his throne. Yet something about the peasant girl ignites his blood and makes him risk it all by claiming her. Their bloodlines are oil and water: a powerful king with an ancient ancestry, and a peasant with secrets that could ruin the kingdom. Their union exists only to produce an heir. Romance was never part of the bargain, yet every stolen glance and heated touch forces them to tread a razor's edge of duty and temptation. Their attraction threatens to shatter the kingdom's fragile balance. And with enemies circling and betrayal whispering through every hall, their union could either forge a new dynasty - or doom the realm forever. *** "My entire body tingles with the maddening need to pleasure and protect her. I am a king for Kryndor. But for her? I am a beast. There are no politics, bureaucracy, or rules when it comes to her. Only primal instinct."

After a campus bet forces laser-focused figure skater Amara Desrosiers to fake date golden boy hockey captain Ethan Bennett, she must guard her Olympic-track focus as publicity, secrets, and undeniable chemistry threaten to derail both their seasons. *** Figure skater Amara Desrosiers starts her freshman year in Calgary laser-focused on scholarships, clean programs, and the Olympic track. No distractions, especially not hockey boys. Then a stupid campus bet pairs her with Ethan Bennett, the hockey team's golden captain, whose swagger hides a bruised family past. Soon, their snark sparks into chemistry neither wants, and a push for unity between the ice sport teams leads to a fake dating publicity plan. Between 5 a.m. practices, team after-parties, and the glare of university gossip, Amara fights to protect the dream her mother left her while Ethan tries to be more than a headline on and off the ice. When their bet turns into real stakes and their first "not-a-date" becomes very public, they'll have to choose: guard their goals-or risk them for something that looks a lot like love.