London, 1800s. The capital buzzes with anticipation. After years abroad, the young prince has returned-handsome, arrogant, and at the ripe age of twenty-two. With the royal bloodline on everyone's mind, the court demands a queen, and a dazzling debutante ball is summoned to find her. As the daughters of nobility scramble for silks, rouge, and powdered curls, one young woman stands apart. Arabella, a clever, sharp-tongued nurse from humble roots, has no dreams of tiaras or titles. But when her mother-renowned for her pastries-is summoned to bake for the palace, Arabella agrees to help, unable to let her family miss out on the generous royal coin. It was supposed to be simple. Bake. Serve. Leave. Until one accidental moment... And one entitled, self-serving prince... Throws Arabella into a scandal neither of them saw coming. In a world ruled by etiquette, wealth, and secrets, what begins as an unfortunate mishap might just set the stage not only romance- but murder, heartache and treatury.

"love is real. you just have to find your person." "and what if i don't have a person?" in which his task brings an unlikely pair together. lowercase intended

She dreams of owning her own bakery one day. Baking is her passion and what she considers her dream job. She was content in life, just taking things one day at a time learning new techniques and recipes every day. She didn't think life could get any better, that is, until she met him. His life was already a successful one. He was a very private man who's only goal in life was to continue making more money, building his legacy up, despite coming from old money. He was content in life and wanted for nothing, that is, until he met her. ------- "Have a nice day." I told him with a smile as I gave him the box. "Have dinner with me." He told me." Here we go... "Have a nice day." I repeated with a smile. My customer service is excellent if I do say so myself. He gave a light laugh. "I'll see you around glykiá mou." He told me and just like that he was out the door. Highest rating: #9 in Interracial ~ May 2022 #1 in Baking~ August 2022 #3 in Interracial ~ August 2022 #1 in Rich ~ October 2022 Created: Sept 2021 Published: 5/18/22 Completed: 8/26/22

Tiffany, a bold, unapologetically Black woman with a mouth that rarely misses, suddenly finds herself trapped inside a tragic romance novel-as the second female lead, Deja Moreau. Her mission? Break off her engagement to one of the wealthiest men in the story, either become the most beloved or the most hated character, and walk away with a cool $20 million. Sounds simple... right? However her inner thoughts are suddenly not-so-private, and the story's main characters aren't following the script. Can she cause enough chaos to escape this love story with the bag? Or will the book rewrite her instead?

Anica Beverly's life is turned upside down when her weak heart threatens to dictate her fate. With a ticking clock constantly looming over her, Anica must confront her mortality and learn to live life to the fullest. In a bold move, she creates the "Before I Die" List, determined to experience everything she's ever wanted before it's too late. As Anica navigates the chaos of high school drama, friendships, and first loves, she must also face the dark secrets and scandals that lurk beneath the surface. Heartbreaks, betrayals, and shocking revelations threaten to derail her plans, but Anica refuses to give up. With her future uncertain and her time running out, Anica's journey becomes a heart-wrenching exploration of love, loss and the true meaning of living. Will she find the strength to fight for her future, or will her bucket list remain unfinished forever?

Juniper Perlin - or Junie, as everyone calls her - ruled the halls since elementary school. Loud, bold, unbothered. Ezra Harrison? Quiet. Calculated. Never without a book and never without something smart to say. In middle school, they couldn't stand each other - and honestly, that might be putting it lightly. Junie used to make his life hell. Ezra never forgot. But high school changes people. And when senior Ezra ends up tutoring junior Junie in Algebra and Biology, the old tension turns into something new. Something intense. Something neither of them were ready for. From whispered apologies to secret smiles in art class, to truck rides, late-night study sessions, and a kiss that shifted everything - their story unfolds in slow, soft moments.

Elias Choi was the son of a wealthy businessman, Charles Choi, who only cared for his image and his family's image. Elias' life has been easier than most. Grew up with a wealthy family he could always fall back on, was the youngest in the family, and had a monthly allowance that most dream of. He and his father never got along since his father always got on him for not being married and always having to rely on him for money. Elias had no desire to get married ever since an incident happened, that is, until he was forced to be married to a stranger. _________ June Elrod has been searching for love all her life, ever since she was 15. She always wanted a fairytale story of being the perfect wife. So she made it her job. She works at Match Co., which is a place where people can come and get married to anyone, and it is the job of said husband or wife to be the best partner to them. June has dealt with interesting partners, but never one who was young and wealthy. Most of the men who chose her were older men, who were more desperate than a homeless person. But this turned out to be a little different.

|𝘁𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗲| /𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻/ 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗳, 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗮 "𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹."

Jason Douglas and Carissa Carmichael manage to fall head over heels for each other in the short time they both are attending a Summer youth convention before senior year. A scandal quickly derails their budding love and once they return home they both realize that their families are business rivals and that they could never realistically be together. Years pass and in an untimely manner Carissa's family business takes a turn for the worse. Carissa decides that it might be best for her family business if she marries one of the business partners heir to ensure the survival of the business, that is until Jason pops up again. In the end will Carissa choose true love or the family business?