When bubbly Emerson Kachi Smith starts working for the handsome Lucas Hendrix, she quickly discovers there's something hot and untamed behind his cold exterior... ***** When bubbly Emerson Kachi Smith is offered a job as the personal assistant to the cold and handsome Lucas Hendrix, she's left wondering why. After all, she has no credentials to speak of, and working for a paranoid billionaire CEO who's impossible to please is far from easy. But a few weeks into her job, she begins to realize that she can't judge a book by its cover. Left alone to discover the mystery behind Lucas's cold exterior and to tame her uncontrollable desire to comfort him, she learns they have a lot more in common than she ever thought possible. Could their two lonely hearts share the same dream for happiness? [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designed by April Alforque Former title 'Coffee And Papers'

Content to live in his superstar twin's shadow, Evan Reed never expected to join the volleyball team-or fall for his brother's best friend. But one accidental collision sets off a whirlwind of spikes, secrets, and unexpected feelings that just might pull him into the spotlight for good. *** Evan has spent his entire life living in the shadow of his twin brother and volleyball prodigy, Ethan Reed. And to be honest? He likes it there. No expectations, no pressure, just quiet. That is, until one day he trips and falls into a boy, and subsequently triggers a highly dramatic series of events that starts with him reluctantly joining the volleyball team, and ends with him dating his brother's best friend. (And unfortunately, after all of it, he's still on the volleyball team.) *** NOW COMPLETED

When you make a deal with the God of Death to become the most powerful female Alpha to ever live, be prepared for the God to take what He is owed... Young Brea has claimed the title of Alpha of her pack, and with it comes a generations-long war with their greatest enemy, the fearsome Alpha Alexei Tophet. What Alpha Tophet does not know, however, is that Brea has committed the ultimate sacrifice: a pact with the God of Death to ensure her victory. With her newfound power and witch advisor Tabitha by her side, Brea hopes to win the war once and for all-until she actually meets Alexei in the flesh. Now, as the two Alpha mates struggle to merge their packs and embrace a passionate but tumultuous relationship, Brea must find a way to break the God's curse before everything she has worked for and everyone she loves is swallowed up by a power far greater, and darker, than anything she has ever known.

Finding a surrogate mother isn't an easy task in today's world. Some surrogate mothers drink alcohol and smoke during pregnancy, while others neglect their responsibilities, risking the well-being of the unborn child. This fear weighed heavily on Rome's mind. The baby was the only remaining connection to his late wife, their precious miracle. Determined to secure the best for his child, Rome resorted to posting flyers across the country in search of a suitable surrogate mother. Phoenix, though not the typical surrogate mother candidate, decided to apply, amused by her audacity. She chuckled at the idea of being chosen, believing it to be an improbable scenario. However, when she found herself among the top ten candidates, shock coursed through her veins. What will unfold when Rome meets Phoenix? Exciting, isn't it? Don't miss out on this intriguing tale!

Riley's world shatters when her boss and secret lover, Hayden Mitchell, announces his engagement with Emma Thorne. Determined to break free from his manipulative grasp, she vows to move on. But as she tries to rebuild her life, Hayden's relentless interference makes it nearly impossible. Will finding new love help Riley finally escape Hayden's clutches or is her heart destined to beat for him forever?

Carissa has sacrificed everything to live up to her father's legacy, but fate has a different plan when it brings charismatic, pro-athlete turned Prince Charming, Terrance crashing into her life, unearthing a shared kinky passion that they've never dared indulge. Together they'll have to break through the barriers that have held them back and forge a new future. Standalone in the Professional Restraint series *** Carissa's life has always been leading up to a single goal: taking over the family business. She's trained for it and sacrificed everything for it, even her own identity. But when her father sticks her in a dead end apprenticeship instead of at his right hand as he promised, all her hard work starts to crumble. The only thing in her life that makes any sense is Terrance, a pro-athlete who keeps crossing her path to play the part of her own personal Prince Charming. No matter how much she tries to tell herself she doesn't need love, the mysterious man stirs up other thoughts. After a night of drinks leads to a kinky confession that Carissa just can't ignore, their budding relationship is immediately put into jeopardy when tragedy strikes Terrance and his bright future. Will they crumble under the pressure, or be able to find common ground and forge a new future together? Content warning: This story contains depictions of sexual assault/sexual harassment that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

When ambitious young heiress Juliet strikes a series of deals with her bad boy enemy Romeo to protect her reputation, their twisted game of blackmail grows into forbidden love, forcing them to choose between loyalty to their families and their hearts. Season 1 of New York Rivals *** Juliet Milton's five-year plan includes graduating at the top of her class and proving herself worthy of running the billion-dollar business her grandfather founded. This means all work, no play, and protecting her reputation at all costs. But desperate for a night of fun, Juliet tags along with her friends to an underground fight. When a dangerous stampede suddenly breaks out, a masked fighter saves her from being trampled. She's shocked to discover her rescuer is none other than Romeo Carrington: the arrogant heir to her family's greatest rival business, and her sworn enemy. Driven by mutually assured destruction, Romeo and Juliet embark on a bitter blackmail scheme. Neither was supposed to be there that night, and both of their lives would be ruined if it got out. But soon, animosity turns into an unexpected alliance and sparks of irresistible attraction. As their forbidden feelings grow, Juliet must answer the ultimate question-is falling for her rival worth the price? *** This title is currently taking a break and will release its next season in July. Make sure to add season 2, Fighting for the Rival, to your library once it's released!

Exiled for being a Never Wolf, Mabel returns to her pack for her sister's wedding, only to discover her fated mate is the new Alpha, Sebastian. Determined to leave the pack that rejected her, Mabel must resist Sebastian's charms as he tries to convince her to stay and become his luna. Standalone in the Never Wolf series *** Exiled for being a Never Wolf, Mabel reluctantly returns to her pack for her sister's wedding, only to discover that her fated mate is the new Alpha, Sebastian. Knowing the pack that once cast her out will never accept her as Luna, Mabel is determined to leave-until her sister, Amber, begs for her help. Blackmailed by rogue wolves into stealing a sacred relic, Amber's life hangs in the balance if the truth is exposed. Mabel agrees to stay, but resisting her growing attraction to Sebastian becomes more difficult with each passing day. As her feelings for him deepen, Mabel is torn between saving her sister and escaping the pack that rejected her. But Sebastian has no intention of letting her walk away so easily. Now, Mabel faces an impossible dilemma: can she save her sister without losing her heart to the Alpha determined to make her his?

Lily is a laidback slacker with a phobia for commitment...who happens to owe the devil her (nonexistent) firstborn. When the ruler of Hell comes knocking, what choice does she have but to let the devil play matchmaker? *** Lily has never been good at relationships, not that it matters to her. That is until Eve, a seductive woman claiming to be the devil's apprentice, shows up to collect a debt Lily doesn't remember owing: her firstborn child. Without a firstborn to give, and with the threat of eternal damnation at her heels, Lily finds herself on a chaotic matchmaking quest with the devil herself. Eve swears she's only playing matchmaker to collect the debt owed to her, but with each failed set-up, Lily suspects there may be something more to the devil's plan. [[word count: 60,000 - 70,000]] Cover designed by Joe Resch [[Wattys 2020 Winner]] Content warning: this story includes dark humour, mature themes, and scenes of violence and gore