***WATTYS 2021 YA WINNER*** When her handsome nemesis challenges her to a bet, ambitious eighteen-year-old Nyla must go on more dates than him or risk losing her dream role on the school paper. The only problem is, can she stop herself from falling for him in the process? ***** The world of online dating is hard...especially when the boy you hate turns it into a competition. Ambitious Nyla Satori has a perfect life, except for the fact she's on the brink of adulthood and has never been kissed. She's also about to lose her dream role on the school paper to her ex-best friend turned nemesis, Jax Henderson, unless she can do something to stop him. When Jax spots her eyeing his new dating app, he comes up with a bet that solves all of her problems: the pair will join the app, and whoever scores the most dates in two months wins the role of Faculty Advisor. For Nyla, it's the ultimate bet, but when old feelings resurface and the pair grow closer, she starts to wonder if she really hates Jax as much as she thought she did. Either way, there can only be one winner at the end of two months, and both are certain that it's going to be them. Let the swiping game commence. *If you aren't reading this book on Wattpad, it has been stolen. Please report the website!*

Daphne gets struck by Cupid's arrow when she falls for a tech billionaire who just happens to be the god of love himself. Daphne's a hungry reporter on the hunt for her next big story when she decides to investigate the hottest dating app in town, Arrow. But she never expected to fall for the enigmatic tech mogul behind it all: Rhys Dearborn. Little does she know, Rhys isn't just a billionaire-he's the literal god of love, Cupid himself. As sparks fly and passions ignite, Daphne finds herself caught in a whirlwind romance with the ultimate heartbreaker. But can their love survive the truth about Rhys' true identity? Will Daphne be able to handle the heat when she discovers that gods walk among us? WARNING: This story contains strong language, explicit sexual content, substance abuse, sexual harassment, gaslighting, and manipulation that may not be suitable for all readers. Reader discretion is advised. *** 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.

Alix a middle class barista meets her childhood frenemy at a family reunion, her life takes a turn when she gets an offer she can't resist.

A reclusive crown prince appoints a common thief as his bodyguard, plunging them both into deadly intrigue, court scandal, and most dangerous of all: love ***** Blue Sanlanh was a common thief rotting in a dungeon until Prince Camleang Bo takes a shine to her-and appoints her as his personal bodyguard. Blue has no use for royals, but she does have use for their money. But she quickly realizes that the most dangerous aspect of the Anachakar Court isn't the assassination attempts, vicious gossip, jousting tournaments, or masquerade balls... ... it's Prince Bo, because his threat isn't to her life--it's to her heart. ★ 2017 Watty Awards Shortlist ★ 1st Place Romance Winner of Wattpad Oscar Awards CONTENT WARNING: This story contains strong language, period-typical violence, sexually explicit scenes, and discussions of abuse.

She agreed to be his girlfriend-for a price. Having his baby was never part of the contract. When sexy but closed-off billionaire Ethan Albright meets beautiful medical student Heather at a bar and mistakes her as his escort for the night, the two have an unexpected night of passion that leaves both of them wanting more. So when they meet again by chance, Ethan comes up with an unusual proposal: he asks Heather to be his contract girlfriend for a few weeks and joining him at a flurry of important events. But Ethan doesn't realize that Heather is pregnant...with his baby. And she's going to use this time to decide if she wants him to be involved. Can he let down some of his walls before he loses his future child forever? WARNING: This story contains explicit sexual content and depictions of pregnancy that may not be suitable for some readers. Reader discretion is advised. Cover design by Mayhem Cover Creations *** 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.

When Charlotte agrees to fake date bad boy Mason to make her best friend and secret crush, Ben, jealous, she thinks it will be a simple arrangement. The rules are clear and she's certain of her goal: make Ben fall in love with her. So why does it seem like the lines always blur when Mason is around? *** Charlotte Anderson has secretly been in love with her best friend, Ben Hathaway, since childhood, though he's never seen her as anything but the girl next door. After witnessing Ben kissing another girl at a party, a heartbroken Charlotte accidentally admits her crush to notorious bad boy Mason Reed... who also happens to be one of Ben's closest friends. But Mason isn't going to tell Charlotte's secret; instead, he suggests they fake a relationship to make Ben jealous. They create a set of strict rules for the arrangement: no kissing when Ben isn't around, no sex, and no falling in love. But as their fake relationship progresses, and Mason's walls break down, Charlotte finds herself questioning her true feelings for both boys, and wondering if some rules are meant to be broken-especially when it comes to love. [[word count: 100,000 - 150,000]] Cover designed by Gillian Goulet (This story is a standalone title in the Dependency series) [[Wattpad Editors Choice: June 2021]]

What happens when your casual crush accidentally turns into your fiancé...without you even knowing? When shy but ambitious baker Dani Joyce accepts her longtime crush Justin's marriage proposal on a drunken night out, she soon discovers that his overbearing family not only knows about their "engagement," but is determined to make it happen against any and all odds. The problem? Justin has a handsome older brother, Wes. And he's really Dani's type. With the fake marriage getting closer, and her feelings for Wes getting stronger, Dani has to decide whether to keep up the ruse for Justin's sake or choose her own destiny-because when your career and heart are on the line, sometimes a gal's gotta fight for herself.

Assassin Lilia Cortova was given a simple task: kill a rich lord at a festival. The last thing she expected was to be betrayed by the leader of her own Guild in the process. Cassandra Cortova believes Lilia has deserted her, and is planning to marry the very man who secretly betrayed her sister. Now, Lilia must decide between her lust for vengeance and love of family as she joins forces with the dangerous and handsome man she was supposed to kill, and Cassandra must wrestle with finding the truth before it's too late. Two deadly sisters. Two intertwined fates. And a secret that may bring them back together-or destroy them both.

When a werewolf runt catches the eye of the infamous wolf prince, she can't tell if he desires her or hates her guts. For both their sakes, she hopes it's the latter. Heart of the Wolf Prince 1 *** Naomi Agnarys is a runt; an Invalid; a werewolf born of noble blood sidelined by a faulty heart. When her mother informs her that instead of competing in the Queenstrials--a competition where noble girls vie for the wolf prince's heart--she must serve as a maid in his palace, she thinks her life is over. But when the cold eyes of the prince turn to her, she realizes that she may have more power than she thought. And when attacks targeting the Queenstrials contestants begin within the palace walls, Naomi will have to rely on herself in order to uncover the lies, secrets, and hidden dangers lurking around every corner--all the while navigating the forbidden interest of her dark prince. After all, the wolf kingdom needs a queen. It's up to Naomi to fulfill her destiny--if she can survive long enough to do so.

Allison, a dedicated manager at SelectMart and single mom, never expected to succumb to the charms of Nick, a seasonal hire brought on for the Christmas rush, but how could she resist the only man that's managed to win over her niece and ward, Lucy? As sparks fly under the seasonal glow, little does she know that her clandestine lover is hiding more than just their secret romance. Nick is actually the billionaire CEO of SelectMart, undercover as an hourly worker in order to get a better understanding of warehouse efficiency and his workers' needs. As the holidays draw near, Allison falls harder than she ever could have imagined, and even Lucy seems to enjoy having Nick around. Can Nick keep his identity under wraps, or will the truth tear them apart, leaving the holiday season colder than ever? WARNING: This story contains explicit sexual content, strong language, and depictions of terminal illness that may not be suitable for all readers. Reader discretion is advised. Cover design by Mayhem Cover Creations *** 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.