Avery wants to nail the man responsible for her sister's disappearance, CEO Carter Thebes, but the last thing she expects is to feel sorry for him, or worse, develop feelings. Can she unearth his secret before her emotions undo her efforts? *** Avery Honey, a top graduate from the police academy, isn't donning her police uniform. She is slipping into pencil skirts and killer heels as the newest PA to the man every media outlet dubs "BadBoy", Carter Thebes, CEO and face of Thebes & Thebes Luxury Realty. The only man who knows where her sister is. But where her senior officers see a runaway, she smells foul play. After all, her timid sister wouldn't leave the family without a word. By hook or crook, Avery means to get Carter's confession and put some cuffs on him. But is the art of seduction as easy as pie, or is there more to the man she's trying to nail? One moment, Colton Thebes was building a school in a remote village halfway across the world, the next, he's stuck playing Carter, his wayward twin, for the company's sake. Worse, ever since Avery Honey walked into his office with that smile and a dripping wet shirt, he's willing to embrace his 'role' more. Since then, every moment with her is a struggle to keep the farce up. Can Colton continue to pretend, or will he trade his secrets for a chance at love? After all, Avery's sister isn't the only one missing. [NOTE: This is the first draft ONLY. It WILL contain errors, typos, and mistakes I haven't fixed yet.] ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (C) 2024 Eva Acharya This story is exclusive to *WATTPAD*. If you're reading it on another platform, STOP. It has been stolen and you may be inviting malware into your device. I'd also appreciate the heads up if you came across 'BadBoy Carter' on another platform/website. TYSM

[in Noir reading list of @mystery] In the small town of Chandaneshwar, a young woman by the name of Amba works as a flower seller. After the death of her father, she is offered a job to work in the temple of Raja Vijay Mukherjee. Although poor, she is a Brahmin woman, so she has knowledge about the divine. One night, while fleeing from the beastly hands of Tirtha Mukherjee, she witnesses something she shouldn't have. Next morning, the fifth murder of the year takes place. Amba might not have solid proof, but she is sure these are the doings of the Mukherjee. These are all human sacrifices- narabali.

| 𝔉𝔢𝔞𝔱𝔲𝔯𝔢𝔡 | Serialized Spotlight - AmbassadorsIN | Book 1 in the SURYAGARH ROYALS series. Suryagarh Fort. In the heart of the desert state of Rajasthan, a 900-year-old fort, a 500-year-old family feud, a 300-year-old portrait, and the thirty-year-old crowned prince await the presence of the enigmatic and enchanting woman who will be the key to breaking the curse. The same curse that the royal family of Suryagarh has been battling for over half a millennium now. The very same one that has the princesses of the lineage mysteriously dropping dead before coming of age. Shreya Awasthy is unaware of what secrets and lies have been crawling menacingly in every nook and cranny of Suryagarh Fort. She is a tourist; she doesn't give a damn. However, the more she tries distancing herself from the depths of darkness, the more she gets sucked into the treacherous web of mystery and magic in the town. The more she tries to stay away from the charming prince, the more she is drawn to his gentle heart and ruthless facade. As anecdotes about elixirs from the Himalayas, stories about a certain king who possessed a mighty sword, and fables of an erstwhile princess who looked like her fall on Shreya's ears, she knows Suryagarh Fort is not just a tourist destination for her. It's a town where magic runs deep and serial killing is the norm. An anomaly of nature that she is, she must help nature seek balance. No matter what the cost is. Cover Credits: @AmbassadorsIN

| 𝔉𝔢𝔞𝔱𝔲𝔯𝔢𝔡 | Though they are poles apart and are rather involved with different people, Aditya and Nandini discover how easy it is for them to fall in love with each other. ~ Coming across each other in the exotic and vibrant city of San Francisco, Aditya and Nandini never thought that their initial dislike for one another would morph into an innocent and harmless friendship before eventually developing into something much more profound, meaningful, passionate. But it's daunting to acknowledge their feelings, given both are involved with different people. Nandini has recently found her long-lost friend in the city. Between reconnecting with him and re-establishing their old, unbreakable bond, Shubham finally admits to his feelings in front of her, and she accepts. After all, she likes him too. However, she can sense her heart falling for something else, someone else. Aditya has been in a steady relationship with Piyali for a long time now. It's sweet, it's simple, it's familiar, and it's comfortable. However, when he wishes to come out of his comfort zone and take the leap to be with the one he has actually fallen for, it's not easy to untangle the mess of his tangled relationships. Striving to be responsible people, unwilling to hurt their closest friends, Aditya and Nandini end up hurting themselves and one another. But then the city is full of love, colors, and vibrance. Perhaps the once-in-a-lifetime experience would just be worth it!

A girl recalling her past life, together with her werewolf lover, must set off on a journey of liberation. [SEQUEL to Kama: Liberation (Vol-I). Cannot be read as a standalone] **** Indumala has finally remembered her past life identity of being Petra, the former wife of Alpha Rajan Rudra. Ishvara too is recovering from her amnesia and is happy to explore old memories with husband Aryamna. Everything appears satisfactory, and Rudra is grateful to be with his beloved again, although he knows he is still cursed. He has no hope of being freed. But Indumala isn't one to accept defeat. She will solve not only his curse but every other mystery around her, including that of a blond man ruined by history. The goddess has returned not only for her beloved Shiva, but also to redeem her children.

#1 Mystery | #1 Thriller | #1 Young Adult Have you ever known someone more than you know yourself? Known them so inside out that you could finish their sentences and know what they're thinking, just with a glance? That was Casey and I. We were the ultimate best friends. We knew more than we should about each other. I was hopelessly and undeniably in love with him. I still remember the day perfectly. I wish I could say there was something to hint that it was coming. There was nothing. I thought I knew everything about him. Apparently not. He killed himself and a part of me died along with him. He was dead, and so was I. Or, so I thought. ** Cover by Reachingformorex ** © 2017 by LaurenJ22. All rights reserved.

When sixteen-year-old New York City native Neo O'Reilly is dropped off with his extended family in Hawaii for the summer, he's terribly out of his element. And with his militaristic aunt, over-excited older cousin, and a small town swimming with total strangers, he's not sure he'll ever get used to it. This plain, happy-go-lucky town just isn't for him. After all, Neo has a secret: He's taken something he shouldn't have. Yet, Neo realizes the town is not so simple as he thought when he meets Kit Kawamoto: a mute boy living in the abandoned house at the top of the hill. What follows is a whirlwind of secrets revealed, destinies questioned, and love realized. Two boys, a stolen item, and a curse: this is The House Above the Sea.

Reece Bremer goes through life with a scowl and cold personality. Jessica Andrews goes through life with a glowing smile and positive outlook. Reece looks at life with dull, judgmental eyes that make him hate the world and the people living in it. Jessica, well... She looks at life through a camera. Literally. They're polar opposites, and that's what sparks Reece's immediate hate for Jessica the moment they meet. All he sees is a girl with the best life, put in the category of those who get everything handed to them on a silver platter. But who says Jessica's life is like that? Just like a photograph, there's more to the story than what you see. Stumbling across one of Jessica's hidden portfolio might reveal that her happiness isn't all that true. Behind that smile and each picture she takes, holds a thousand words of a very big secret - one that Reece is determined to find out. And who knows? It just might change everything between them. cover by dysanic || 2015 watty's winner for talk of the town ||