A trip to Fiji with her dismissive boyfriend and his alluring mother lands Valentina into the most unexpected romance of her lifetime. ***** College student Valentina has been at a standstill in her relationship for three years, so when her boyfriend invites her on vacation to Fiji with his estranged fashion designer mother, Val can't think of anything worse. Mothers-in-law are notoriously one of the most dreadful aspects of a committed relationship, right? But nobody prepared Val for the aloof, refined Diana, who at first seems to absolutely detest her but soon warms under the tropical sun. As a unique and steamy connection sizzles and the two begin sneaking around, Val wonders if she's finally found the love she's been looking for in the most unexpected of places. But can their spark last, and is it worth what it will cost them? WARNING: This story contains mature themes such as depictions of domestic abuse and coercion that may be upsetting to some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

Katherine Hills had it all, she was extremely beautiful but yet intelligent and ambitious. She had money and amazing parents who would do anything for her. She was the most popular girl in school and hanged out with the cool kids, and not to mention she was the most desired girl in school. But even though she had it all she was never satisfied and was as selfish as you can get. Not caring for anything or anyone. Amy Addams was a shy and delicate girl. She had a rough life, her mother died when she was young and her father was a drunken stoner low life. She didn't have any friends as a "loner" and the weird "genius" that aced all tests being constantly bullied in school. But still she tried her best to succeed in life. She barely had any money but yet went to the best private school in town on a scholarship, although no one really accepted her. So what happens when in a drunken state a group of Katherine's friends make a bet that will bring the paths of these two girls to cross?

A single teen mom who has now finally meets real love by two dangerous women.

Two strangers meet on a night train. A has given up on her life, whilst R would prefer to run away from hers. It is by mere happenstance that they are seated opposite each other on the train, merely the fear of being impolite that gets them to start a conversation. But perhaps it will be by choice that they kindle a connection. GENRE: literary fiction, woman x woman romance COMP TITLES: Alone With You In The Ether, The Reader on the 6.27

Taylor is the heiress to the Italian Mafia. Her father would only allow her to take over if she settles down. Willow is a normal girl kinda. Her father and mother have always despised Mher(she doesn't know why) They've abused her since she was younger. Finally they decided to sell her hand in marriage to Taylor. . the two stayed far away from eacheother during the show e theaaa medis a. they'd act loving in public but w inhen they were alone they avoided each other like the plague, only exchanging words with each other. I'm will this change? will they live happily ever after? read to find out 😉

COMPLETED Harvey Blair Grande She is a charismatic heiress-CEO by force, playgirl by nature. She never took life seriously... until her grandparents forced her into a marriage for a big provincial project. But the twist? She's marrying Scarlett Dianne Gonzales, her former terror professor in college - the one who couldn't stand her. Scarlett Dianne Gonzales She is a brilliant and distant professor/engineer, who moved to the province to live a quiet life and leave the ghosts of her past behind. So when the Grande family offers her a partnership... and a contract marriage. She agrees, not knowing sa former student niya pala kasi ang trabaho lang iniisip niya for the town and for the people. Now, under one roof, surrounded by teasing cousins, an arranged marriage, and lingering tension - Harvey's charm meets Scarlett's walls. But when shadows from Scarlett's past resurface, and Harvey starts to change for real... the lines between fake and real begin to blur. A former professor and her pasaway student. A marriage of convenience. And a slow-burn romance they never saw coming. "Ayaw mo sa'kin noon, 'di ba? Bakit ngayon parang crush mo na ako?" "In your dreams, Harvey Grande."

- W|W Romance. COMPLETED Sophie Stark is 23 years old and has recently moved to Liverpool from Scotland following a job offer she just couldn't turn down. Leaving her life in Scotland behind, Sophie takes the opportunity for a fresh start by the scruff of the neck. Being the new intern in any large corporation can be tough, but meeting her new boss Lucy Powers, has brought more challenges than Sophie ever expected. Authoritative, strict, sexy, bold and the daughter of the CEO, Lucy has every member of staff wrapped around her finger and she knows it. Being 28 and holding so much power, she tends to get away with doing whatever, and whoever, she likes. They each find themselves becoming increasingly interested in the other, but is mixing business with pleasure ever a good idea? TW- violence and mentions of DA/SA.

Fifteen years ago, nine high school freshmen joined their school's drama club. They became as close as family, and the rest was history. Now, eight of the friends are reunited at a funeral. Some have stayed in touch. Others are facing an awkward reunion. Will their grief bring them together or tear them apart for good? AWARDS: The Triple Moon Awards: First Place in Best Romantic Pairing (Scotty & Dylan) The Triple Moon Awards: First Place in Best Supporting Character (Kitty Quinn) The Starfish Awards: First Place in Best Traumatic Arc 2024 Gemstone Book Awards: Third Place in General Fiction

Emperor Warrick Oswald is the most desirable man in the whole kingdom with his platinum hair and ice-blue eyes that can sand shiver to the most harder man. His personalty is cold but he love his empire and his subject. Ariella Rosewood is a maid in the palace she was 21 year old and working in the palace for almost three year now. Like other she also, only saw the him for distance and never thought that one day she will caught the king attention and since that day her life will change completely. ______________________ "You can be such a flirt sometimes, my king," I said, averting my gaze and focusing on the delicate dance of steam rising from my own cup of tea. The words slipped out before I could think. He chuckled, and I felt a warmth spread through me that had nothing to do with the warm beverage in my hands. "And what makes you say that, my dear?" His tone was light, but the intensity of his gaze belied the depth of his feelings. I looked back at him, my cheeks still flushed. "You know what I mean," I said with a small smile, trying to keep my voice light. "The way you look at me sometimes, the things you say... It's like you're playing with fire." "You know," Warrick said, a hint of amusement in his voice as he took a bite of the egg, "no one else would dare to call me flirt without fearing for their head." To anyone else, the king's words might have sounded like a veiled threat, a reminder of his absolute power and the fate that could befall them for such impertinence. But I can hear the playful lilt in his tone. He was teasing me. "Should I be fear to lose mine then?" I teased back. Warrick's smile grew wider, his eyes gleaming with mischief. He reached out to gently trace my jaw with his thumb, sending shiver down my spine. "You, my dear," he said, his voice a gentle rumble, "are the most precious thing in my empire." His eyes searched mine, the intensity of his gaze leaving no room for doubt. "I would rather lose my crown than risk losing you."

When Detective Lucas Grey arrives in the eerie town of Ashwood, he expects a routine case. But the brutal murders of three men-each linked by a secret past-turn the investigation into something far darker. The victims, once childhood friends, share a chilling mark carved into their skin-a signature of a killer with a deadly purpose. As Lucas delves deeper, he encounters Emma Carter, a quiet yet resilient bakery owner with a past just as tangled as the town's. Emma's parents died in a supposed car accident when she was a child, but when Lucas uncovers a star-shaped necklace tied to her mother, long-buried truths come to light. The town whispers of an ancient brotherhood leaving behind a trail of blood and betrayal. With Sheriff Margaret Cole, a sharp yet haunted officer, by his side, Lucas pieces together a conspiracy decades in the making. But as the body count rises, trust erodes. Who among them is next? And when the past refuses to stay buried, will Lucas escape Ashwood's deadly grip, or will he become another name on the killer's list?