THE WATTYS SHORTLIST 2025 He's gorgeous. He's reckless. And he's every woman's dirty fantasy in the state of California.., except one... Quinn Ashby. Recent graduate of Penn and top of her class, Quinn is whip smart, ambitious and interning as the new marketing coordinator for the Bexley Bruisers American Hockey League team. The last thing she needs is to waste her time on guys...especially one as lethal to her focus as Cash Brooks. But once the bad boy hockey star tempts her into his world, threatening her professional future, she's forced to decide whether to let him into her heart...or to leave him behind forever.

Everyone who works within the New York Warriors organization knows that star player August Fletcher refuses to talk to most people...and especially team reporters. All except Quinn Castle, that is. Quinn doesn't know why the broody football player has singled her out, but she knows she doesn't like it-not when being around him and his hot gazes makes her feel like she might accidentally do something that risks her career. So when August unexpectedly retires, Quinn can't help but feel relieved...until she finds herself with a new assignment: spend the summer in August's hometown on Evergreen Isle and write a flashy retirement piece on the Warrior's biggest star. It would be easy enough...if it weren't for the team's secret agenda: convince August to return to New York. It would be easy enough...if it weren't her job on the line if she doesn't see it through. It would be easy enough...if it weren't for the heat in August Fletcher's eyes.

AVAILABLE NOW IN PAPERBACK AND EBOOK! College football star Bronx Miller and pre-med major Olivia McCausland are paired as anatomy lab partners, and throughout the rocky semester the two become closer than they ever could have imagined. *** Bronx Miller is the hotshot college quarterback with a rough past. On track to make it to the NFL after graduation, Bronx is hyper focused on football, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have his fun as campus's most notorious player on and off the field. While Bronx has a well-known zero commitments policy, that doesn't stop campus's queen bee, Adrianna, from desperately trying to lock him down for herself. It isn't until Bronx is paired with straight-A, pre-med student Olivia McCausland as his anatomy lab partner that he realizes he may actually want something more. Instantly drawn to her, Bronx starts to let his guard down and his playboy persona slip. Throughout a rocky semester full of study sessions, bets based on test scores, and driving wedges determined to keep them apart, Bronx and Olivia become close, realizing they're more alike than they originally thought. And when faced with turmoil, Bronx comes to learn that scars come in all forms, shapes, and sizes. If you look hard enough.

One disastrous spill. One powerful man. Maya Knight's mistake at a high-end Malibu restaurant lands her in the unexpected servitude of the undeniably alluring and intensely private Theodore Duke. Across the Atlantic, as she works to repay her debt, a far deeper connection sparks between them. Beneath Theodore's wealth and brooding exterior lies a wounded soul, and Maya discovers her own heart holds unexpected vulnerabilities. In this journey from obligation to intimacy, can they truly mend each other's broken pieces?

[ 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 & 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐑𝐎𝐌-𝐂𝐎𝐌 ] ↪𝐀𝐚𝐝𝐲𝐚 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐥 ♡ ↪𝐑𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐫𝐚 Aadya was sprawled on her dorm bed, her limbs splayed in every direction resembling a starfish. The door to the dorm flung open and a beautiful girl entered followed by a handsome boy. The boy was tall, about 5'11 with athletic body. His rich dark brown hair cascading on his forehead. Brown eyes sparkling and dressed in a jeans and T-shirt accessorising it with a watch. Simple yet elegant. Aadya made an attempt to get up from the bed but in haste, her legs tangled in the sheets and lost her balance, falling from the bed with a thud. The girls started laughing, as Aadya's face turned beetroot from embarrassment. The boy managed to crack a smile bit composed himself and asked, "𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙤𝙠𝙖𝙮? " Aadya managed to stutter out "𝙔𝙚-𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙝" The girl composed herself from laughing and said, " Hi,I am Riya. I'll be your roommate for the next 4 years and this is my annoying brother 𝐑𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐫𝐚" 𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐒: Brother's best friend. Best friend's brother Senior X Junior Clumsy X Mature 3 side couples. Comedy Friendship Old School Romance ●○●○●○●○ #3 in India: 27/09/2024 #2 in India: 29/09/2024 #1 in India: 29/09/2024 #4 in India: 25/10/2024 #4 in India: 27/10/2024 #4 in India: 25/11/2024 #1 in India: 27/11/2024 #3 in India: 14/01/2025 #2 in India: 14/01/2025 #1 in India: 04/02/2025 #4 in India: 23/02/2025 #2 in India: 04/05/2025

♡ This is an Indian highschool lovestory, full of love, drama, comedy, romance and more; where two school toppers, Aarohi: the sweet and bubbly girl who always do whatever her heart says. Akshit: the reserved and quiet boy who likes to be in his bubble all the time. being in the same school for years, never crossed each other's path. But what will happen when one of them will start catching feelings for the other? Tropes: - Highschool sweethearts - Cliché, light romance - Topper x topper - Sunshine X Fake Grumpy - Reverse Age Gap (Older FML) - Family Disagreement - Time leap - Slow Burn (Towards the end) So join us in the journey of love, friendship, fights, heartbreaks and what not. Don't forget to keep on reading and stay connected ! ♡

Rishabh Sharma epitomizes the quintessential Indian cricketer - fiercely patriotic, dedicated, and willing to sacrifice everything for the honor of representing his country on the cricket field. His love for India runs deep, surpassing even the bonds of family, as he devotes himself wholeheartedly to the Indian cricket team. On the other hand, Shambhavi Srivastava is a young, passionate cricket enthusiast, with Rishabh Sharma reigning supreme as her ultimate idol and crush. Her devotion to the sport knows no bounds, and her admiration for Rishabh Sharma borders on obsession. She dreams of nothing more than the chance to meet him in person, willing to go to extraordinary lengths to make her fantasy a reality. As fate would have it, their paths crossed in unexpected ways, setting the stage for a remarkable tale of love, passion, and cricketing glory. With each encounter, their bond deepens, fueled by their shared love for the game and the magnetic pull between them. Against the backdrop of the cricketing world, their story unfolds, brimming with anticipation, excitement, and the promise of a love that transcends boundaries. As they navigate the highs and lows of cricketing stardom and the complexities of their burgeoning relationship, Rishabh and Shambhavi find themselves on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and ultimately, profound connection. Their story captivates the hearts of cricket fans and romantics alike, reminding us all of the power of love, dreams, and the beautiful game that unites us all. #Rishvi ❤️

"He is a royal, She is a commoner. He can't love, She is eager to get hers. He tries to ignore her, She wants to waste every minute of her day on him." Ruhi Bisht, a commoner of Almora, Uttarakhand. She is a goofy, hyperactive and talkative girl. She doesn't care about rules and regulations. In her life she is the rule-maker. Karan Rajput, a royal of Udaipur, Rajasthan. He is a quiet and secretive man. He has to follow his parents' every command, willingly or unwillingly. And he knows choosing his soulmate, is something he isn't allowed to do. Changes happen with time, And in Karan's family those changes will come with Ruhi's modern mind. When Ruhi would take stand for Karan, the rules have to bend. Willingly or Unwillingly. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *This is the second book of "All Mine" duet.* ____________________________ All Rights Reserved ©

18 years old Sirisha Mathur, is an intelligent, straight-A, and straightforward yet introverted girl. She had never even imagined that she would fall in love but when she meets, 19 years old Kunal Oberoi, who is an all-rounder, good at studies, plays football well, is handsome, and is hell extroverted, but is way too irresponsible to be an adult, Things happen that she had never thought could happen to her, Weird Feelings Goosebumps Butterflies In The Stomach Affection Blushing Jealousy LOVE.... All Mine Duet: Book 1 ~~~~~~ I can't make the Description any more catchy. But I can assure you that this story is worth reading. Do give it a try and review <3 (Mature Content. Warning has been given on the chapter head so that you can skip that chapter.) ___________________________ All Rights Reserved ©

A grudge and a desire for revenge leads to unbearable consequences, as a serial killing spree erupts in the City ofJoy. The murders, seemingly unrelated, hide a deep meaning and a dark secret of the past. Private Investigator, Leo Castle is appointed by a man, who believes he is the next victim. Would he manage to save his client, and catch the cold-blooded murderer, when he himself is a major suspect in the case?