When freelance programmer Arty hacks into his own matchmaking app to pair himself with his crush, he enlists the reluctant help of his best friend Ben-whose feelings for Arty might run a little bit deeper than "just friends"-forcing him to confront whether true love is closer than expected. Standalone in the Mismatched series *** Arty Mavety believes love is a formula waiting to be solved, and he's determined to prove it by hacking into the matchmaking app he's developing to pair himself with his crush Leo, a neighborhood barista who barely knows Arty exists. Arty ropes in his best friend Ben Himmel, cashing in a favor-though they both know that Ben would've helped him anyway. Ben wants to be a good friend and support Arty's misguided mission, but there's one small problem-he's got long-buried feelings for Arty, and they're starting to bubble to the surface. As Arty's idealized romance with Leo threatens to unravel his friendship with Ben, he begins to realize true love can't be engineered. And sometimes, it's way closer than expected.

"Did you punch him in the face?" "No!" She laughed. "That's not the Lydia I know," Carter shook his head, staring up at the grey clouds with a reminiscent expression. "The Lydia I know punched me in the face the first time we interacted." "We were five." She deadpanned but felt a little enthralled that he remembered. "Yeah, so you should be able to hit harder now." Copyright ©️ Cover and graphics made by the one and only @Ashely_Mariex

Adrianna and Xander were never supposed to fall in love. Their marriage was nothing more than a contract, a way to help Adrianna regain her father's acceptance after a huge scandal. However, after spending weeks together and learning about each other's weaknesses and pasts, the two of them can't deny their feelings any longer. But just as they agree to give their marriage a real shot, drama stirs: an ex, Ian, enters the picture.

With her career in jeopardy, desperate ballerina Cassie accepts a job teaching up-and-coming boxer Daniel Knight the art of ballet, only to find herself fighting temptation at every turn - including with Daniel's fiercest rival, Xander Kane. Season 1 of Knockout SEASON COMPLETE: Enjoy 20% off when unlocking the full story. *** Cassandra Rose's perfect life is in ruins. Homeless and with piling medical costs, she turns to the last person she'd want help from - her estranged father and former boxer, Frank Rose. His help will come at a cost, though: training his hard-hitting but slow-footed protégé Daniel Knight ballet to give him an edge in his upcoming rematch against Xander Kane, his biggest competitor. Daniel isn't the only person feuding with Xander; as the son of the fighter who destroyed Frank's career, there's more than a little bad blood between them. Xander should be completely off limits, but resisting his magnetic pull quickly becomes Cassie's hardest challenge yet. And of course, there's the charming, seductive Daniel... Can Cassie navigate the ruthless world of boxing and rebuild her shattered life and career? Or will her attraction to two different men be too tempting to stay on course? One way or another, there can be only one winner in the ring, and only one winner for Cassie's heart. *** Everything, from the tips of my toes to my fingertips, sizzles with want. Not just desire, though I have never looked at this man and not wanted to rip his clothes off and trace those tattoos with my tongue. It's something else too, something softer, but something that burns just as bright.

When Adrianna stands to lose everything after pushing her wealthy father too far with her wild behaviour, she goes to the one person she believes might save her: her brother's best friend. There's just one problem - they despise each other. Season 1 of Binding Contracts *** Adrianna faces a tough decision: find a husband her father approves of to save her family's reputation, or risk losing everything she cares about. To her dismay, her brother suggests she marry his best friend, Xander, who has earned her father's respect over the years. Despite their hatred for each other, Adrianna reluctantly tries to convince Xander, even offering part of her inheritance to sway him. Their past quickly makes things difficult - Adrianna used to mock Xander for being poor, which hurt him deeply. Seeing Adrianna beg, he bargains with her to accept the proposal. But how are they to fool the public - and her father - when they can't stand to be in the same room? As they spend more time together, old animosity slowly turns to attraction. And soon, Adrianna and Xander are forced to face the past, and their future, with the pressure of a fake engagement looming over their heads. What is real, and what is for the contract?

In order to go on holiday with their friends, mortal enemies Kai and Joey make a pact to be civilized with each other for the entire duration of the stay. Joey already thinks this is going to be the hardest thing she's ever had to do in her life...and then she learns that they have to share a room. Standalone in the Just One Kiss series *** When her friends decide to plan a group holiday for the summer, Joey Winters doesn't expect the one person she hates the most to be a part of the plan, and she certainly won't let being around Kai Rutherford affect her rules: never forgive, never forget, and never fall in love. Not only does she have to breathe the same air as him, she's expected to share a room - and a bed - with him too. Determined to make this work, Joey and Kai enter into a pact: they have to be civilized with each other all summer. If they don't, their friends will force them to stay in the creepy cabin included in their rental. Alone. Between passive aggressive compliments, late night arguments, and moments of confusing sincerity, Joey starts to wonder if she's had Kai wrong all along. And, just maybe, her friends will finally find out why she really hates him.

In a district where danger lurks around every corner, Isaac North tries to live a normal life, but quickly finds himself entangled in a perilous romance with one of the most notorious figures in the Red District. Season 1 of Strip for the Devil *** In a world filled with darkness and desperation, Isaac North fights to escape his past. He finds himself drowning in debt, fighting off loansharks, and struggling to keep his head above water. But when his best friend proposes a daring solution to his financial situation, Isaac is thrust into a seductive and dangerous world he never expected. When he enters the enticing realm of strip clubs, Isaac collides with Lucien Royce, a figure both feared and revered in The Red District. Intrigued by Isaac's tenacity and resilience, Lucien is immediately drawn to him. Isaac plans to escape Lucien's treacherous world the first chance he gets, but as their relationship deepens, Isaac realizes Lucien isn't who he thought he was. As tensions simmer and desires ignite, Isaac must decide if breaking free from Lucien's hold on him is really what he wants. But is he ready for the danger that comes with it?

A sunshine girl. A serious man. Multiple chanced meetings that changed everything. Aurora Blaire wasn't looking for anything serious-especially not while on a girls' holiday. But fate had other plans, for both her and Lucian Thorne: a brutally composed CEO who didn't do random, had never been in a relationship, and was too focused on his businesses to find love. What started as chance run-ins turned into something they couldn't ignore. But how does a man built on control survive the kind of girl who blooms in chaos? ------------------------------------------------------------------ ""Her tipsy boldness kicked in hard, and walked for the armrest near him-planning to sit there casually. But the world tilted, and instead of gracefully settling next to him, she ended up tumbling right onto his lap. His hand shot to her waist, steadying her with surprising gentleness. "Careful, princess." he said, his voice low and smooth, just enough to make her blush harder. "Oops," she giggled, cheeks flaming. "I cant believe it's you Mr. Serious." "Still drunk, I see." And with that, Aurora's mind took off in full chatter mode."" ------------------------------------------------------------------ #1 TEENFICTION #1 SWEET #1 GRUMPY #1 CUTE #1 FUNNY #1 GRUMPYXSUNSHINE #1 RICHGUY

[2024 WATTY WINNER][18+] When global pop sensation, Maisie Rhodes, accidentally reveals her love songs are about someone close to her, she agrees to fake-date her best friend, August, to keep the truth buried. But with six weeks of pretending and nine years of unspoken feelings between them, she's forced to choose between protecting their friendship or risking everything for the one person she's never stopped wanting.

#Book-2 in Lost Royalty series ( CAN BE READ STANDALONE ) He is heartless, While she is a heart specialist He kills mercilessly, And she lives to save lives Both are accustomed to blood, but with different intentions: One to give back life, the other to snatch lives In the collision of their paths, will they find a way to reconcile their differences or remain irreconcilable opposites? What will happen when destiny plays its game, binding them in a knot of marriage of convenience, where both are forced to marry each other, just to fulfill a promise?