A Filipino-American book nerd attempts to save her precious library from closure with the help of a mysterious vanishing book and a boy she should never fall for. ***** Elsy, a Filipino-American book nerd, faces a crisis when their town's growing reliance on artificial intelligence technology threatens her beloved Littleton Public Library with permanent closure. With only a month in hand, she takes the initiative to reignite the community's love for reading, or else she loses her sanctuary forever. She then discovers a guide on how to captivate hearts, a book that mysteriously disappears and reappears in the townsfolk's hands, causing peculiar effects as if the library has secret plans of its own. As she continues her campaign and navigates conflicting beliefs between technology and tradition, she finds an unexpected ally in Finn, a boy her bestie likes. Their budding friendship complicates things as they try to discover the miracle of falling in love... with books. A story of passion, diversity, and a little bit of magic. ***** Ambys 2025 Favorite (Winner) Romance Novel ***** Genres: #Contemporary #Romance #Fantasy #Romcom #YoungAdult

[COMPLETE] When Chloe Baker agrees to go on a blind date with her best friend's co-worker, she's only doing it to appease Kit. But then she and Jack hit it off and spend a magical day together. That is until he's suddenly unfindable after the date's over. Can Chloe find her lost date or is she better off letting him remain missing?

Dr. Sage Bennett thought she had it all - a thriving medical practice, a comfortable life in the bustling city, and a promising future with her charming boyfriend of ten years. But when her perfect world comes crashing down after a devastating breakup, she decides to return to her small hometown of Willowbrook for a fresh start. Little did she know that her journey home would lead to unexpected second chances, both in love and in life. Willowbrook, a picturesque town nestled in the rolling hills, is where Sage grew up and where she first fell in love with medicine. She takes a position at the town's modest clinic, working alongside her childhood friend, Dr. Logan Turner. As Sage adjusts to the slower pace of life and reconnects with the tight-knit community, she starts to realize that perhaps the happiness she's been searching for isn't found in a bustling city but right where her heart has always belonged. Logan, too, has his own share of regrets and heartbreaks. As they work together, their friendship rekindles, and they find solace in sharing their stories of lost loves and missed opportunities. As they support each other through life's challenges, their bond deepens, and they begin to wonder if there's room in their hearts for a second chance at love. But just as Sage and Logan begin to explore the possibility of a new romance, Sage's ex-fiancé arrives in Willowbrook, determined to win her back. Sage is torn between her old love and her new feelings for Logan. She must make a choice that will not only impact her heart but also the future of her medical career in Willowbrook. "Healing Hearts: A Second Chance in Small Town" is a heartwarming contemporary romance that explores the themes of forgiveness, healing, and the power of second chances. Set against the backdrop of a charming small town, this story reminds us that sometimes, the path to true happiness leads us right back to where it all began.

*A friends to lovers, teen romance James King has decided to spend a year abroad, studying in London, and living with his grandparents. For old times sake, James and his best friend Harper make a bucket list of things to do before he leaves. Two months and one completed bucket list later, James is ready to leave. To keep their lives interesting, and to give them stories to tell when he returns, they make one more list. Harper Brown is filling her schedule to keep her occupied, now that her best friend is gone, while also ticking off their to do list. Her new friends, that were supposed to just be characters in the stories she could tell him, began to take his place, filling the gap he left. Writing letters weekly was not the same as seeing each other daily. James returning home only for occasions makes them both see how much they've changed. In fear of growing apart, they take one leap. And fall. Twelve months later, and as planned, James is home. But it wasn't the same. Their friendship before and after is black and white. In an attempt salvage it and make up for lost time, one last list is made. James and Harper's to do list.

When Paisley and Sebastian, a rival florist and baker, are hired to collaborate on a wedding cake, they soon discover nothing's fair in love and family drama. ***** Paisley DeGrande, a gifted Montreal florist, is tired of hiding her feelings for pastry chef Sebastian King. But she knows better than to give in to her feelings for the son of her family's greatest rival, even if it's near impossible. After all, they attend the same university and see each other on a daily basis. Oh, and the King's family bakery is directly across the street from the DeGrande's florist shop. Still, Sebastian King is off-limits...that is, until a local bride-to-be asks the rival businesses to collaborate on a wedding cake covered in flowers. Now that they're forced to work together, can Paisley keep her hands to herself when it's clear Sebastian also wants them to be more than friends? Or will the rift between their families continue to keep them apart?

{FIRST BOOK IN 'THE GIRL IN THE HOODIE' SERIES} {2014-2018} A girl moved to California two years ago. No one knows what she looks like. All they know is that she wears a hoodie. *~*~*~* "HOLY SHIT, NOAH! WHY THE FUCK WOULD YOU LET THE TROLLEY GO?! COME BACK! OH MY FUCKING LIFE, FIZZY DRINKS UP AHEAD--" BANG FIZZ POP "...am I dead?" I'm suddenly grabbed by the back of my hoodie and pulled up from the ground and out of the mess of the opened bottles of fizzy which had exploded when the trolley and I crashed into them. My hands instantly go to my hood and I sigh in relief to find that it hadn't fallen off through all of that. I turn my head and look the the employee who's holding me, his face completely red and the vein in his neck throbbing. "Wassup, dude?" I smile sheepishly. *~* {HIGHEST RANKINGS: #1 in Funny #1 in Sad And #1 in Cancer apparently }

Follow my Instagram for any updates and if you have any questions: @nikki_k123 Alex has been living the same life, with the same routine, repeating it every day. Every day is the same. The one thing she does look forward to is going to cafe de l'amour every morning on her way to school, where she sits and writes, all while seeing Carter Reed. The most popular boy at school who, surprisingly, prefers the solitary life. They go to the same cafe every day, sit at the same tables every day, and notice each other every day, yet are strangers who have never uttered a word to one another. And strangers they shall remain. Perfect strangers. But that's about to change. . . . . . I watched as he kept his eyes trained on the notebook in front of him where he aimlessly drew spirals and coils that surrounded each other, trapped each other, and suffocated each other. My eyes traced the movement of his pen, following each line he drew onto the paper. "Your tea." I snapped out of my trance and looked up, thanking Katy before she went back to the counter. I turned back and caught him looking at me. I expected him to look away and continue acting like I don't exist. Like he's always done and so have I. What I didn't expect was for him to walk right over and sit with me. "Hi, I'm Carter." PSA: This story is inspired by the Wattpad novel 'Caffeine' by @meddlingkids ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Against my better judgment, I answer, "Look I told you, you have the wrong number," I say a bit too harshly. "I wish I was the girl you were looking for but I'm not." "You do, huh?" His husky voice fills my ear again and I shiver. What the hell is he going on about? "What are you talking about?" I ask confused. "That you wish you were the girl I was looking for," he says amused. I groan remembering exactly what I said and palm my face, "I said that huh?" "Uh huh!" *** Fallon Mathews is a waitress who works entirely too hard and too much. She is pretty, smart, and not shy. Alexander Grant is the owner of one of the hottest clubs around- which just so happens to be the same club that Fallon likes to go to in her free time. Oh did I also mention that he is the son of a well-known CEO? A billionaire? No!? Well, he is. He isn't a player, but he does sleep around a lot. After all, he is single. What happens after he is given the wrong number that just so happens to be, Fallon's? Love, friendship, heartache, drama, and tragedy all in one! **WARNING** There most likely will be lots of errors! This story is for mature readers ONLY! [18+] **This story contains violence, strong sexual content, strong language, and adult themes.** If you do not like these things, please do not attempt to read them. Thank you! Readers discretion IS advised!!! This story belongs to me and is ONLY posted on Wattpad and should not be found anywhere else. Please inform me if you see this story anywhere other than on here and under my profile, thank you!

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

***THIS STORY WILL BE PUBLISHED IN MAY 2025 ON AMAZON AND FREE ON KINDLE UNLIMITED!!*** [FREE BONUS CHAPTERS INCLUDED!] Eric Bolton, the CIO playboy of Bolt Investments, get more than he bargained for when he helps his nerdy assistant, Violet Harper's, nonexistent dating life with the help of his three special rules. Violet Harper is a very much single 24 year old hard working woman, who abides by the rules. She gets the personal assistant position for none other than the CIO of Bolt Investment Inc, Eric Bolton. Eric Bolton is a charming womanizer, who only dates women beyond description, is forced to take an assistant he is not attracted to, to his dissatisfaction. Enter Violet into his life. Eric's love life is colorful to say the least but lives by distinct rules when it comes to relationships, unlike his assistant, Violet. An agreement is made between the two that changes both lives. Violet has excellent organizational skills. Will she be able to organize Eric's chaotic love life or create more chaos to it?