Book cover created by @marinafrig - After losing her previous client, Latoya "Lala" Towers takes on a new role as caretaker to sixty five year old Robin Sanders who despite needing it the most refuses love until one day unfamiliar letters and calls are sent to her townhouse revealing a family secret not even she could manage. In walks, Richard "Rick" Williamson, tall, handsome, rich and everything a woman would want, but something else is missing in his life and as he goes on a journey to discovering exactly what that something is, he comes to terms with a life he could only dream about including reconnecting with his biological mother. . Copyright © 2026 by @SmartMouths All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book.

Dekoda Martínez never meant for things to turn out this way. Moving to a new town was supposed to be a fresh start, but all it did was remind her how lost she already felt. Gabriel Baker doesn't talk much - mostly because there isn't much left to say. He's learned to live quietly, keeping his distance from anything and everything. But when Dekoda shows up, something shifts. She's chaos wrapped in calm, and he can't seem to stay away They both carry stories they don't want to tell, but somehow, they start to find peace in each other's silence People always talk about moments that change everything. But nobody ever warns you about the quiet ones - the ones that don't feel like anything until later. For me, it started with a name I wasn't supposed to hear, a wave that hit the shore a little harder than usual, and the feeling that someone out there had just stepped into my life without even knowing it. And the weird part? I felt it before I ever saw her.

The unique besties of Haxby town- A damsel and a Madame! Astrid Tate- The young, sweet teenager adored by the entire town for her polite smile and delicious cakes. It was her dream to turn passion into a reality with just a simple catch. That her future should not be anywhere near the lanes of Haxby. The shadow of her messy home was lethal enough to burnaway any hope. Also, the icing on the cake of her miseries was her hidden past! So, she stuck to the plan. The one, she build with her best friend who was faraway living her dreams. Melissa Brown- The diva that the Highschool thought it would never really have but dearly missed when she ran after her goal faster than a bullet train! Most peculiar thing remembered about the fashionista was her die-hard bond with the school's shy and boring valedictorian candidate. For many they made no sense. But for Mel, that bond was a source of happiness in her life. And so betrayed by destiny, she returned home, only to her biggest shock! Follow the journey of the two friends as they battle secrets and lies to reach for the stars that shine beyond the limits of their courage. Will the past win or the unexpected surprises will turn their lives on a new path? Only story will tell :) UPDATE EVERY WEDNESDAY.

[𝐎𝐍 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃 | 𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆] [𝐌𝐌] 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝟏 ─── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ─── Asa Davies is barely keeping his head above water. A single father living in a rundown complex with his nine-year-old son, Maizen, he's desperate to give his boy a better life - even if it means doing things he never imagined. When Jordan Crawford, the wealthy older brother of Asa's best friend, comes back to town, sparks fly - but not the friendly kind. Asa can't stand Jordan's cold, self-assured attitude, and Jordan's own walls make him dislike everyone around him. But when desperation meets opportunity, an unexpected arrangement could be the solution to both their problems... if they can survive each other long enough to make it work.

The screens on the sides of buildings were already on, advertising Particle City as if it were a perfect world. Ads of the Emperor and his dazzling smile. Posters of "happy" street-sweepers. And on the side, there was a large image of a Particle City worker facing the city's symbol with these words in-between: 'Til Death Do Us Part. A couple of days ago, those pictures would've reassured her. Comforted her. And now, it only clawed sharper at the odd ache in her chest. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ In the dystopian society of Particle City, happiness is shoved so far down a person's throat, it's hard to tell what's real and what's not anymore. Most everyone there is internally crumbling, but under their commander, humanity is simply a suggestion. So they put on a happy face and do their work. Astra is one of the thousands upon thousands of victims trapped in this vicious cycle of fake smiles and oppression that seems unbreakable. When she finds out the secrets of her beloved society, things unravel into a rebellion she never saw coming.

Lana thought she had it all. Recognition, good grades and popularity. But it's all thrown away because of a harmless sex video she thinks nothing of. Only that the video isn't harmless. It's a death sentence. She gets involved with the Italian mob. She meets her criminal of a father after 12 years and she is thrown in a country she knows nothing of, unknowingly the daughter of a Serbian mob boss. Gone are the pom-poms and life full of aesthetic and in is the blood, gore and weapons all over the place. She can't adapt to this life alone. Especially since her father has gone MIA. She needs a personal guide. A pillow to vent to. A babysitter. Sebastian. All glorious in his Greek height and skin isn't exactly an ideal vent system. She pulls closer, he pushes away. She's full of spirit, he wears the same emotion everyday. 《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《》》》》》》》》》》》》》》》 "Where the heck were you?" Sebastian asked, arms crossed and expression unreadable. "You're welcome," I replied, brushing past him. "For what?" "For waiting for me. I felt like my outfit wasn't cute enough so I went back to the boutique." "You had one job-" "-Your instructions were to find a suitable outfit for the dinner. You're fucking welcome." He exhaled through his nose, muttering something in Greek that definitely didn't sound like a compliment. "You're going to drive me insane." "Bold of you to assume you're not already there." He stopped walking, tilting his head slightly. "Do you ever stop talking?" "Only when I'm asleep." I shrugged. "Can someone put her to bed, gosh." "You can put me to bed anytime papi."

In a world ruled by blood contracts, quiet betrayals, and sins no one ever confesses aloud, secrets don't stay buried for long. She steps into a war she never meant to join. He carries the weight of violence, loyalty, and wounds he'll never admit to. But when their paths collide, desire becomes a weapon-and trust becomes a luxury neither of them can afford. Nothing in their universe is gentle. Every emotion is a risk. Every touch is a warning. Every promise comes with a price. She wasn't supposed to get close. He wasn't supposed to let her. Yet the pull between them defies reason, defies caution... and defies the fate waiting in the shadows. Fate isn't merciful. It's cruel, calculated, and patient. Someone is destined to break. Someone is destined to bleed. And when loyalty is paid in blood, the only question left is: Who will betray whom first? [© Esme. All rights reserved. Redistribution, translation, or upload outside Wattpad is prohibited. I will pursue duplicate sites. Don't test my pen or my patience.] B.A.

Ever since she was a child, Melody has dreamed of following in her famous mother's footsteps and becoming a singer. But there's one problem-her voice. Convinced she doesn't have what it takes, Melody starts to lose faith in her dream. Everything changes when she crosses paths with people from a completely different world than her own. Through new friendships, raw talent, and a fresh take on music, Melody begins to discover that maybe her voice isn't the problem-it's how she's been taught to hear it. Cover by @Ascalon_52190 on Twitter A/N: I've been inspired by a Tumblr post from years ago. If there's similarities with other stories, that's may be why.

𝐀𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐁𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐘 is a guarded and strong willed fashion designer, who's determined, goal oriented, focused and definitely not looking for love, nor did she want it. all for one simple deterring factor. Luck. Which she never had much of when it came down to it. So when going into to her second year of college, she set a strict set of boundaries. No dating, no sexual intercourse- no engaging in anything remotely romantic with the male species, and little to no interaction with men in general. Only focus on the goal at hand- graduating college and moving to New York City afterwards. Now in her senior year and under the same set of rules, everything she once thought she knew about love is tested, when Entering, '𝐊𝐈𝐘𝐎 𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐊𝐀' in the picture, a charming, baking loving, baseball player, with a heart of gold, and the purest form of intentions, he was the literal definition of 'Boyfriend material' -Kind, intentional, patient, and everything Adrian convinced herself didn't exist in this new day in age of men. When the designer gets dragged to a baseball game by her best friend, and is struck in the head during a home run, she meets the charismatic pitcher. Causing the near fatal encounter to merge their worlds, as Adrian is Taken through a storm of emotions experiencing a romance like never before. Can Kiyo get the damaged fashionista to break down her walls, and give her heart to him? will Adrian be willing to take a chance on a new found relationship that all started with a strike to the head, Or will she succumb and crack under the pain of the past trying? This story is a| SLOWBURN COLLEGE ROMANCE!! #1 in baseball player - 12/1/25 #36 in Bwwm 12/9/25 #1 in black author 2/25/26