Enjoy this story free for a limited time. When you find yourself trapped between a ruthless drug lord and a private investigator who suspects you of being his girlfriend, sometimes a gal's gotta take matters into her own damn hands. Chelsea Jones is the side character. The comedic relief. The girl who no one ever really sees-until one day, the wrong person does. After she witnesses a crime she shouldn't have, Chelsea is dragged into the world of Damien Mierro: feared King of London and a man who seems to have a special interest in keeping her by his side, whether she likes it or not. To make matters worse, her saviour might just come in the form of Kaiden Beckett, a really hot but REALLY angsty PI who is determined to bring Mierro to justice-and who just won't leave her the hell alone. Now, Chelsea and Kaiden have to try to put their mutual hatred of each other aside in order to take Mierro down-because even if the line between their hate and love is quickly blurring, nothing matters if they don't make it out alive.

When a headstrong football player and a fiery young kinesthesiologist are forced to work together-despite the fact that they can't even stand to look at one another-sparks will either fly, or burn everything down around them. Maverick Parker is the last person Bailey Nicholson would ever fall for. Even if it weren't for his rivalry with her younger brother Sam, the hotheaded star player would still get on her last nerve-even if he sets that nerve aflame in the process. But when the two find themselves unable to tear themselves away from each other, upending everything they'd thought they wanted, it's anyone's game-and they're both playing to win. As they wrestle with deep-seated insecurities, family secrets, and an enemies-with-benefits relationship that is quickly becoming something more, Bailey and Maverick will need to learn to trust each other on and off the field and fight for what they have, or risk fumbling a love that's worth everything. Book Three of the UNC Series

Zoe is a teenage girl convicted of a murder she didn't commit, but that doesn't matter in the Arena of Justice. You either win your fights, or you die. ***** Seventeen-year-old Zoe never expected to find herself on the wrong side of the law, but when she's convicted of a murder she didn't commit, she's sentenced to the Arena of Justice - the home of gladiator matches where murderers fight murderers, and every fight ends with a death. Zoe's plan for surviving is simple: ignore the other inmates and fly under the radar until it's time to fight, but that's easier said than done. As hard as she tries to hate those she must kill, Zoe soon befriends the other inmates and falls in love - a deadly proposition when a moment's hesitation can prove fatal. It's up to Zoe to save her life, no matter how hard the system is trying to kill her. [[word count: 50,000-60,000 words]]

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single woman in possession of her own business and independence, must be in want of a man who wants more than a damn one-night-stand. Right?! Annie La Fontaine is fed up with modern dating. Too many non-committal guys, too many disappointments, and definitely not enough romantic yearning. So when she decides to create a monthly Regency-style ball in her small Australian town, she is unprepared for both its success AND for one very specific suitor who arrives unannounced (how rude!): Blake Byrne, her first love and the man who broke her heart years ago. Blake knows better than to try again with Annie - romancing his sister's best friend all those years before had been a mistake, and he is still putting the broken pieces of his life back together after a terrible accident. But in love, the heart wants what it wants, and as Annie and Blake find themselves unable to stop the gravitational pull back towards each other, will they be able to put their pasts behind them and their hearts back on the line? Or will the rules of a Regency romance be too challenging to overcome?

In Sarias, a kingdom where music is magic and your rank on Musetunes is everything, talented young songwriter Nora Davis has a problem-seven of them, in fact. Forced by her scheming stepmother to ghostwrite songs for her stepsister Felicity and her six friends, Nora is barely keeping her life, and her enrollment in a prestigious music school, together. If she refuses her family's wishes, her stepmother will destroy her father's legacy. But if she keeps living for everyone but herself, an opportunity to show her talent in a songwriting contest run by one of the kingdom's hottest music producers will disappear forever. Together with Eli, a handsome musician connected to the royal family who refuses to let her push him away, Nora must find the courage to stand up for herself and take on her stepfamily, before everything she's ever dreamed of is hidden away in the pages of her songbook forever. Content warning: This story contains descriptions of suicide that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

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 a mafia princess's life is threatened, she is forced to accept the help of a bodyguard-the emotionally damaged underboss of a crime family, her ex-boyfriend. Standalone in the Sons of Sin series *** Eva and Reaper were once in love and full of hope. Their relationship came to a dramatic end when the pressure of Eva's political engagement to Reaper's best friend-Torin-became too much. Upon miscarrying their unborn child, Eva turned to Reaper for support, only to be let down when he used alcohol as a coping mechanism. A year later, the two cannot be in the same room as each other without hurling abuse. But when an unknown threat attempts to take Eva's life, Reaper is assigned as her bodyguard. Eva is determined to make him quit and he is just as determined to hang on. But beneath the hostility are unresolved feelings and profound wounds that they'll have to move past to figure out who's trying to kill Eva and why. Content warnings: The story contains references to and depictions of alcoholism and miscarriage that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

Jenifer Martin, a girl from California. A girl with a beautiful and the kindest heart. She has a superb business degree. But alas, sometimes bad things happen to good people. Her boyfriend of three years cheated on her with her only best friend since childhood. Damian Wilson, CEO of Wilson Clothing. He is handsome, he is super intelligent for the business world. Lives in New York City. He believes in love, but haven't found yet. He has one night stands just for his distraction though. A girl from California and guy from New York. How these two will meet? Maybe she will work for him or maybe not? Stay tuned to find out more about these two souls! Love, Anushka💛 Ranks:- #45 in nyc out of 1.56k stories. #4 in romance out of 1.95k stories PS- Current cover made by @_navyblueee_ Date:26/03/22

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.

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.