A newly expanded and professionally edited version of the Boy in the Woods is now available for sale as an ebook and paperback! Buy it at Amazon, iBooks, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords, and many other online outlets. Winner of the 2014 Wattys Talk of the Town award. After a devastating accident takes Jess's parents, a cold and controlling uncle is the only family she has left. Ripping away everything she's ever known, he takes her far from her home in the big city to live on the rural family estate. With a spoiled and stuck up older cousin the only other young person in the home, Jess struggles to adjust to her new life of loneliness and quiet isolation. While exploring the woods surrounding her home one day, she stumbles upon a mysterious boy. Desperate for a friend, she's instantly drawn to him, but he's deeply distrustful and wants nothing to do with her. Sneaking away to see him, she works hard to break through his walls and slowly gains his trust. As time passes, their bond grows from forbidden friendship into something more, but the threat they'll be caught looms closer. How far will Jess have to go to protect the boy she's fallen in love with? Or will her uncle find out about them before she can escape his control? The Boy in the Woods is a mysterious and poignant coming of age novel set in the late 1950's, with the same classic feel as A Little Princess and The Secret Garden. As one of the top ten most read historical fiction stories on the popular reading website Wattpad.com, it's already loved by tens of thousands of readers. This compelling story is twice the length of the average young adult novel, and is appropriate for ages 14 to adult. By the same author as Wattys finalists Stolen Hearts and Love You Forever! Best Ranking: Historical Fiction #1 General Fiction #3 Warning: This story contains occasional language and mild violence.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐡 𝐀𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧, 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 "𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐲" 𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥: 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞. She never has. What she did know, however, was how to conduct extensive research on any topic she desired. So, if research is what it took to keep her promise... That's exactly what she would do. Besides, with a movie deal on the line...how hard could it be? 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲'𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞... After the release of his last movie Robin woke to find his "rising star's" status had fallen to "reckless rover" overnight. So, when he heard that his studio was forming a film contract with a budding Romance writer, one the public adored, it sounded like the perfect opportunity to get back in everyone's good graces. Besides, he had been acting his whole life. How hard could a little romance be? 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐮𝐩 to write the "romance novel of the century" what ensues is chaos, confusion, and endless comedy... but that's to be expected in Research: Romance.

Code can be rewritten. Destiny cannot. Olivia Lim is Seoul's top cybersecurity expert. A Tsinay (Chinese-Filipino) transplant from Vancouver who trusts algorithms over emotions. But when a zero-day exploit breaches the Areumdae Group, she discovers the attack isn't just code. It's a warning. CEO Ji Hoon Park steers his empire with calculated precision. To the public, he is untouchable. In private, he fights a silent war against a vengeful spirit hunting its easiest prey: his young nephew. When digital attacks converge with celestial fate, Ji Hoon needs a shield, not a wife. To protect the child, they strike a desperate bargain: A contract marriage. As corporate espionage threatens to shatter their legacy, the terms of their agreement crumble. Olivia isn't just a convenient partner. She is the glitch in the pattern, the variable no code can explain, and the only bride who can break the curse. In a world where every move is tracked and every heartbeat is a risk, choosing love is the ultimate act of defiance. ---------------------------------------------------- THE VIBE: • The Trope Trifecta: Reluctant Allies, Contract Marriage, and a "He Fell First" Protector. • Techno-Thriller Stakes: Corporate espionage and zero-day exploits. The digital world never sleeps, and neither does the enemy. • Urban Fantasy Twist: Ancient Korean destiny meets modern hacking. • For Fans Of: The high-stakes protection of Crash Landing on You, the emotional intensity of Queen of Tears, and the mystery puzzles of The Brothers Hawthorne. • The Series: Season 1 of the Starlight Duology (Finale approaching). ---------------------------------------------------- The Accolades: • #1 in #ActionRomance, #WomenInSTEM (Jan 18, 2026) • #1 in #Cybersecurity (Jan 14, 2026) • #5 in #SupernaturalRomance (Jan 18, 2026) ---------------------------------------------------- UPDATES: New chapters every Tuesday and Friday.

Thandie waits for a husband who vanishes on a business trip. As if an eggshell in her life's batter wasn't enough, she's served divorce papers, only to discover the trip masked a secret wedding in Lagos. With four children and a looming mortgage, Thandie reluctantly takes a second job. Life couldn't be sour until Thandie's sister enrolls her on Oppo, an app that only matches opposites without her consent. Of all possible matches, Oppo pairs Thandie with Callum, a local bakery owner. For Thandie, their connection feels like a glitch, but for Callum, secretly smitten with Thandie, it's a gift. Can the man who crafts sweet confections tempt the woman whose heart has forgotten desire? Let's see if they discover the perfect recipe. WARNING This story does not contain: - Mil/Billionaires - Fast cars - Hidden Prince - Sexy muscled whatever Characters are 30+ years old.

When bubbly, dramatic Nidhi Aggarwal finds herself in a secret marriage with her strict assistant professor, Arnav Nanda, chaos and comedy unfold. With their families determined to unite their elder siblings, Nidhi and Arnav must pretend to be strangers on campus while navigating their growing feelings and hilarious mishaps.

***COMPLETED*** Ashanti Moore built her life on grit, sacrifice, and endless hard work...until the skies came down crashing down. Damien Gonzales lived by responsibility, family, and control...never letting anyone close enough to change him. But when Ashanti and Damien's lives collide, everything they thought they knew about themselves will be put to the test. Two broken paths. One undeniable connection. Can they risk their hearts on a love that might be their salvation...or their undoing? ****A Christian romance.

Kasi Williams, a young black woman from Detroit, has always found solace in the quiet strength of her independence. After the tragic loss of her parents in a devastating car accident when she was just a child, she and her older brother Jason clung to each other, building a life from the fragments of their shattered world. But when Jason is killed in a police shooting ruled an "accident," Kasi's heart is left in ruins. Seeking escape from the pain, she leaves everything behind and retreats to a serene, distant village in China, where the rolling hills and tranquil rivers offer a fragile promise of peace. There, she meets Tang Wei Long (唐伟龙), a man whose name echoes wealth and prosperity, but whose life is shrouded in the cold isolation of his family's industrial empire. The Tangs, owners of a vast network of electronics factories in the bustling industrial hub of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, are known for their power and influence. Yet, Wei Long is drawn to Kasi not for her knowledge of his wealth, but for her authenticity-a rare gem in a world of superficial admiration. When Wei Long first hears Kasi singing to a group of children, her voice carried a haunting beauty that stirs something deep within him. Will Wei Long's relentless pursuit of Kasi's heart be enough to mend the fractures of her past? Or will the weight of their differences keep them forever apart? Dive into this emotionally charged journey and discover if love can bloom where the world least expects it.

PREVIOUSLY TITLED CRAZY DESI ROMANCE!! [#1 ~ The Mehra Cousins] "I'm pregnant," she announced, and the table fell silent. "With his child," she said, pointing towards him, who was happily drinking his juice. Hearing this, he spit the juice onto her brother's expensive suit and started coughing. "Wha-" she kicked him under the table with her sharp heels before he could say anything. "We really love each other, Mother," she said nervously, while he looked at her as if she had grown two horns. "How can you be pregnant?" he whispered near her ear anxiously. "Shut up and act along," "You should have told me you were going to do this," he whispered as she looked at him guiltily and was about to apologize when he said, "I would have loved to get you pregnant." He smirked, now almost kissing her ear. "You know method acting." "Be quiet, let me get us out of this problem," she gritted her teeth. "Your problem, not mine." "Whatever." "Very well then," her grandfather said, bringing the attention on him. "Then you both shall get married." "WHAT?" 🦋 𝗞𝘆𝗿𝗮 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗶 a twenty-six-year-old on her way to become a cardiologist, the one who fixes others, has always been the person who spreads love despite her own heart having none. She has been broken by her own loved ones but never failed to cheer a heartbroken person. The universe never paid attention to her wishes, yet she never gave up on finding happiness. But what happens when her teenage crush reenters her life? Will he be able to end her sufferings, or will he increase them more? 𝗥𝘂𝗵𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗵𝗿𝗮 has it all, at least according to him: a beautiful family, loving siblings, and girls running after him for his attention. He only wishes that everything remains the same as it is now, but will the universe fulfill this wish? Or will it bring a beautiful mess into his life, someone he never paid too much attention to?