{2022 WATTY SHORTLISTER} {18+ COMPLETED} England, 1842 Lady Hutton, otherwise known as Penelope Chapman, cares not that her husband has a wandering eye. That is, until he wanders away completely--all the way to the continent with his mistress, where he's been for the last five years. Abandoned, Penelope decides she shall not spend her life living without the occasional night of casual companionship. But then Penelope meets British naval officer Beckett Ash, and she realizes that there isn't anything casual about him. The man who has been assigned to protect her whilst uncovering a smuggling operation at her summer house party is strikingly handsome, and their connection is increasingly difficult to ignore. There are only two problems. Firstly, Beckett hasn't a clue that Penelope already has a husband. And secondly, his best friend and fellow naval officer is Penelope's protective half-brother. What happens when Beckett decides to marry an already married woman?

Steve Rogers has been pining over you for a full year since you joined the Avengers initiative. You are close friends with Clint, Nat, and Bruce. He has long since been over Peggy, and if there was ever love at first sight, he believed in it when it came to you. Little did he know you were longing for him in the same manner, secretly from a distance. Between missions and your daily visits to the living room to get a glimpse of the mysterious man in red, white and blue... And a little prodding from friends, you take a leap of Faith and end up hopelessly in love. This is your story of how you and Steve Rogers fell in love despite a few little tricks Hydra still had up their sleeve. Warnings: Adult content Slow burn Smut I do not own any of the Marvel characters, and this is based in an alternate universe. Marvel belongs to Disney. I only own the story line. Please do no reproduce my work on any platform.

❝She was meant to be shared by the Alpha Brothers.❞ When Myra is granted a wish from the moon goddess, she gives the moon goddess a long list of qualities she'd like in her mate. The moon goddess knows only one way to fulfil Myra's long list of wishes- by pairing her with the Alpha brothers. The same Alpha brothers who have been hunting for her for years. Hunter and Mateo King. The Alpha brothers are said to be ruthless Alphas. Their name strikes fear in other Alphas. No one who has ever gotten on their bad side has survived to tell the tale except a notorious hacker- Myra Woods. But what happens when they find out the notorious hacker is their fated mate? ~ 18 + only This is a dark romance book with very intense scenes. Please read with caution.

He's a smoldering, ancient vampire-her immortal enemy. And now he's her master. Will she give in to her unholy desires? Victoria is determined to slay the notorious vampire Marcellus. She needs to set herself apart from her famous parents and create her own legacy as a slayer. But when she locates Marcellus, Victoria accidentally wakes him from his torpor. Before she can blink, he has killed her. And then...she wakes up. Against her will, Marcellus has turned her into the very thing she despises: a vampire. Now she's the captive of this bloodthirsty and shockingly handsome monster. Can she escape and find a way to destroy him for good, or will the erotic draw of their sire bond prove too strong? WARNING: This story contains depictions of sexual acts with dubious consent by one or multiple parties, mental health crises, bullying, stalking, gaslighting, sexual harassment, substance abuse, strong language, violence, and explicit sexual content that may not be suitable for all readers. Reader discretion is advised. Cover design by Mibl Art LLC *** This story is part of a special collection of YONDER Originals now available on Wattpad! Unlock part-by-part or the full story with Wattpad Coins.

Lorcan Equinox never expects a human woman to awaken the dark, carnal desire he's suppressed for decades--until she defies the very curse that made him untouchable. Season 1 of Fae's Curse *** Amberly Reed was supposed to die the moment she touched the Fae lord. Now, whisked away to his manor in the Faelands, she struggles to thrive in a world where mortals are unwelcome. Her only power here is her seemingly intoxicating effect on Lorcan, who--as much as he clashes and bickers with her--can't seem to stay away. Even so, any relationship between them is forbidden, and could spell certain death for Amberly if it's discovered. But when she learns that Lorcan's curse is slowly killing him, she must discern what her growing feelings mean, and decide if she's willing to risk everything to save him. *** ❝You didn't see it, but every male in that room was eyeing you up. Every damn one. They wanted a taste of you.❞ His voice is dark with envy. I swallow - hard. ❝I wanted to tear off that damned dress and take you right there, to show every leering bastard❞--he begins to move faster--❝that you aren't theirs to take.❞