Elara Moore is the kind of doctor everyone trusts-bright, kind, and always putting others first. But behind her sunshine smile is a life carefully balanced, managing Type 1 diabetes and the pressure to never fall behind. Rowan Hale is the opposite. A brilliant surgeon who runs on routine, silence, and control, he doesn't do distractions-and definitely doesn't do emotions. Until Elara. Thrown together in the hospital, their worlds collide in long shifts, quiet moments, and unspoken tension. Rowan starts noticing the things no one else does-her health, her limits, the way she pushes herself too hard. Elara starts realizing that behind his gruff exterior is a steady presence she never knew she needed. When a workplace rivalry, an unexpected injury, and blurred boundaries force them closer, caring turns into trust... and trust begins to feel like something more. A slow-burn, grumpy × sunshine workplace romance about healing, resilience, and the quiet way love grows.

Briar Viola Bennett, the sweet, quiet, gentle, soft, college student that has an enhancement only of innocence, though there is lots going on inside of this sweet girl's head that she won't let anyone see through. She does it all really, she pays her sick mother's hospital bills, works 5-9 at a coffee house on campus, paints and draws whatever details she saw in a rock, but it all forms together and makes sense to why the girl never gives her the time for herself and always putting herself last. As long as her mom dies happy, any person she talks to doesn't seem like they hate her, and the couple in her recent romance book she's reading doesn't turn tragic, Briar doesn't see the wrong in putting herself last. Until a few of those needs in her life take a turn and she's left with the only option of her enemy's presence. Nate Wesley Grey, the quarterback star for University of Michigan, also well known as the star in hookups, as well as parties, oh and let's not forget the campus whore who likes to leave his marks. But what people don't know is that Nate also has lots going on inside of his own head that he won't let people see through. A tragedy that had occurred the past year during a game that no one can seem to forget, especially Nate Grey. Now coming back to another season of football it's all Nate thinks about. Nate struggles with grievance and loyalty through the season which ruins his career and picture for what the NFL had in mind for him. Nate tries to get himself together and throw all the new bad habits he has created for himself away, but he couldn't do it without the help of an enemy he's had in mind for a while. In which he becomes obsessed with through the process. The only question is, what is the two's secrets that are ruining their lives that they have to turn to each other for? You might know their's but the population at The University of Michigan mustn't for the both of them. And what will happen between the two?

Aubrey Wilson has the heart of an angel. As the type of person to always trust in others, she's admirable to peers. A total darling, but with a sadness that encases her heart. Anyone could shrink down in fright at the receiving end of Luke Taylor's infamous glare. Tall, muscular, dark-haired, and handsome, he's no stranger on or off the field. Not a kind stranger either. A total brooding asshole, but with a sadness that encases his heart. --- "You didn't have to hit him or anything," I lie my head on his broad, strong shoulder. "He shouldn't have touched you like that," he tucks a curl behind my ear. ~Strong Language~ ~Mild Violence~

Cassandra Kane, is a 16 year old who gets abused by her aunt ever since she was eight years old..She is broken but doesn't show it.She is a girl with heart of gold and wants nothing but to make the people who she loves happy even if means hurting her in the process. She doesn't.know who her parents are and she only believe one thing....she was unwanted but what if it is more to it? And of course we always have a boy. Here's Asher Kingston, your typical badboy (or is that just an act) who couldn't help to catch a little feelings at first sight or what do you call it like at first sight? He has his own issues except he doesn't get abused but is being abused the only issues we face? Absolutely not. Everybody has there little secret... everybody. Will he find out what is happening to Cassie, will he be her...what do you call it?..... knight in shining amour. Throw some little more jealously and drama in it will ya'? And see what happens. . .

Freya Hale only wanted to have a normal life. Everyone had always said that there was something different about her. It only took someone special for her to realize that they were all right.

Alina's parents left her bruised, broken, and hiding behind a carefully crafted mask. Starting at a new school should be her fresh start, but nothing comes easy-until Theo. With patience, understanding, and quiet persistence, he helps her confront the past she's been running from and slowly learn what it means to heal.

Chloe Rae Lovric (24) makes ends meet as a waitress at the Last Olive Bistro in Manhattan. She's under the pressure of petty customers, a might-be demonic manager, and the constant nagging of each month's portion of rent. Her roommates make life a little easier. Rory is an aspiring dancer with a heart of gold, and Morgan loathes her work as a Legal Assistant for a sketchy personal injury attorney. The trio get by in their crammed, two bedroom loft apartment with a leaking ceiling. One night, when asked to work overtime as usual, Chloe ends up waiting on Jacob Lewitt. He's a handsome older man, well-dressed, and has striking dark features. A top-shelf bourbon served neat is the only thing he orders. His mystery allures her, although she's not looking for a relationship, she can't help but be drawn to him. Her curiosity grows as Jacob returns a couple nights later, then soon after he's there every night-corner table, bourbon neat, perfectly tailored suit but no tie. She waits on him to take every chance at a conversation and to find out who he is, and what he wants. As they get to know each other, Jacob's mystery unfolds right into her hands. They both learn how their lives entwined by fate and that they were meant to teach each other lessons in life, love, and revenge. *COMPLETED [ Word count ~ 50,000-60,000 ] *Submitted to 2021 Watty Awards

When Gossip Columnist Em Springs is forced to do a story on the up-and-coming actor Luke Walker, she must go undercover as an actress on his new movie to get the juicy details. But things quickly get out of hand when she gets promoted to the love interest to the suspicious Luke Walker, who refuses to speak to her whenever the camera isn't rolling, and suddenly their on camera chemistry starts making headlines. Soon Em is sprouting feelings for the hottie actor and making friends with the victims of her past stories. And when someone threatens to reveal her true identity, Em Springs has to act fast. Will she be able to get the story and get out without becoming her own headline or will she get her heart broken when she inevitably is found out? --- Copyright- @AuthorCassidyKate Cover created using CANVA PRO Started- 12/13/2022 Highest Ranks: ❊#1 in Television - 12/19/2023 ❊#4 in Famous - 10/31/2023 ❊#27 in Secret - 10/31/2023 ❊#25 in Movies - 04/21/2024 ❊#3 in Movie Star - 09/12/2023 ❊#65 in Crush - 10/31/2023 ❊#95 in Comedy - 07/30/2024 --- If you are reading this story on any platform other than Wattpad, you are very likely to be at risk of a malware attack.

Mari Hansen ran away from home at 15 not being able to stand her radically religious family anymore and was desperate to be nothing like them which lead her to living on the streets subjecting herself to drugs, alcohol and prostitution going down a road straight to an early death when her pregnancy saved her life. Clean and sober since then, she would do anything to provide for her even if it's selling her body to do that. She went from the bad streets where she was beat up to an agency for high priority clients. Now 24 with a 7 year old daughter she wants out of the life she's known nearly 10 years so she can do anything else, already knowing that one day her daughter would have to know the truth. So she studies while Lalexia is at school when she gets a new client that her boss thought only she could handle. Shawn Sorci left home as soon as he could and never went back. He was off to basic right after graduation. He dedicated his life to the Army and in 9 years he had served a good portion of that overseas. He volunteered for deployments and his leadership qualities shone through as he was promoted to Sergeant First Class shortly before his latest deployment, which he didn't know could possibly be his last. Part way in they were ambushed and he was lucky to make it out with a couple gunshot wounds while some of his men never made it out. Now on medical leave while he recovers he's irritable, frustrated, angry and not wanting to admit he was suffering from PTSD. He needed to let off some steam and that's where Mari come in. He didn't want some fake experience because he really didn't care so when he tells her to speak her mind she becomes the most infuriating and sarcastic woman he's ever met, putting him in his place on many occasions much to his amusement. For once in his life he feels a fierce protectiveness for someone other than for the men he served with but she wants nothing to do with that, to her he's a client and nothing else.

Kennedy McAlister knew she had to go home eventually. After graduating from UCLA and unable to find a job in California, she's forced to return to her small Alaska hometown of Finnick Island to help her mother run the coffee shop they own. Kennedy's mother always said there was something about the air there. Something cleansing, something that rejuvenates parts of the soul that you forget you have. The problem is Kennedy doesn't need to be cleansed, and the only thing she wants is to forget. But with handsome, mysterious Grey Fischer still hanging around town, a living embodiment of all Kennedy's guilt and grief that she left behind on Finnick Island, the Alaska air is nothing more than suffocating. [featured on Wattpad's official New Adult page] [featured on Wattpad's Love Yourself Project] Copyright 2019-2025 | Taylor Romagnoli [moonraess]