They say her voice was once bewitching to all who heard it. She was like a siren luring sailors to their deaths on quiet nights... Those are just rumours that once were, truth be told the youngest daughter of the Count was a mute. Her voice had long been lost in her childhood years, disappearing like a whisper in the wind soon to be forgotten. She too disappeared with it, fading into the background, outshined by her talented siblings. The harder she tried to regain her worth, the more she was ignored. Until a chance encounter with a stranger changes everything... Word count: [100,000 - 150,000]

NEEDS EDITING THIS IS A FIRST DRAFT He built a fortress around his heart. She brought a wrecking ball and a secret. Elias Thorne is a mystery in Oakhaven, A solitary figure and the owner of a successful tattoo franchise, his wealth is as carefully guarded as his silence. He is the quiet grump the whole town wants to decipher, but no one ever gets close. Elias likes his life neat, organized, and utterly empty of anything that could remind him of love and loss. Then June Hayes arrives. Burnt out from the new york art scene and pregnant via a donor, June is determined to create a peaceful, new life for herself and her baby. To the locals, she's just a sweet, new artist. They have no idea she's also viral sensation with over a million followers who sells her work to the A-list. June sees Elias's grumpy exterior and smiles. She needs a friend, and she has decided the broody, ball cap wearing man (no seriously I never see him without a hat on - June) across the street is it. She invades his quiet space showing up at the inkwell every Tuesday and spending the day, sharing her music, and poking at his meticulous order. Elias fights it all, clenching his jaw and pulling his cap low to hide the truth: he fell for the Wildflower the minute she crashed into his life. As June begins posting subtle, faceless photos of him, their reluctant friendship turns into an online viral romance that threatens to expose both of their secrets. How do you guard a heart that already belongs to a Wildflower, a baby, and a life you swore you'd never have? And what happens when the most careful grump in Oakhaven blurts out, "That's my wife," just to stay by her side? Tropes: - Grumpy x Sunshine - He Falls First - Protective - Pregnancy - Small Town - Forced Friends - Friends to lovers - Secret Identity CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE

Alina Bardot is a very talented figure skater. But her coach is having problems with her speed and hires a hockey player to teach her to be faster. When Reece gets sighed up to teach a figure skater to skate like him he has no choice but to say yes... "Book 1 of Laurie U"

Four years ago, Valentina Coppola was erased from the life she used to know. Accused of pushing her twin sister down the stairs of their home, she was sent to a boarding school for ill mannered ladies in Stockholm. An academy shaped like a prison. Years after the fall, she is brought back to Italy so that amends can be made. Older. Sharper. And still helplessly hurt by what happened years ago, Valentina must learn to navigate life with the brothers that didn't believe her, a father who shipped her away, and a twin sister who hides behind a fabricated lie. This time, Valentina has secrets of her own.

The only thing Mia Hope has in common with Jake Carpenter, Artwood High's most popular quarterback, is a love for the coffee served at The Coffee Pod. He wants her to tutor him - and if she can do it without a single cup of coffee, he'll pay her triple. Easy. Nothing could go wrong, right? ***** When Jake learns he's failing English, he knows he needs to pull his grades up or he'll risk being kicked off the football team. He strikes a deal with the elusive Mia - the quiet girl with secrets. If she can't go without a single cup of coffee, she has to tutor him for free. If she can, he'll pay her triple, and with Christmas around the corner, there's nothing Mia needs more than money. But as the pair grow closer, Jake learns the real reason for Mia's bad habit, and what starts as an innocent bet between enemies grows into something more serious. Can the pair survive the next two months with their hearts - and secrets - still intact? Content/trigger warning: This story contains themes of assault and abuse. [[word count: 60,000 - 70,000]] Cover designed by Jenna Conrad The Coffee Pact now has a sequel: The Kissing Pact

Bangalore was supposed to be simple- a new place, a quiet routine, nothing more. But some distances are smaller than they seem. A door, a wall, a presence you can't quite ignore. Aaradhya didn't expect anything to change. Aryan didn't expect to be noticed. And yet... something lingers in the spaces between.

"I was the quiet one. The girl in the back row, head down, heart guarded. Until he looked at me. Until he saw me. Now the silence isn't safe anymore." Quiet Until Him follows Becca, a shy, unnoticed girl, who spends her high school days flying under the radar. Her life takes an unexpected turn when Mason, the school's brooding bad boy, begins to notice her. Known for his rebellious ways, Mason finds himself intrigued by Becca's quiet strength. As their paths cross more frequently, they form an unlikely bond that forces Becca to step out of her comfort zone and challenge her quiet life. What begins as curiosity soon turns into a deep, unexpected connection that changes both of their worlds. What starts as a casual acquaintance quickly turns into something more, and the two of them find themselves caught in a web of emotions, secrets, and personal growth. Quiet Until Him is a story about how two people from completely different worlds can unexpectedly change each other's lives.

Adonis Hamilton is a twenty eight year old billionaire, who is very well known for his looks, he had been voted youngest, hottest and most successful billionaire in the world. He is known for being emotionless, a quality he had to pick up early because he started working as the CEO at their family empire Hamilton Empire when he was in high school. Adonis was focused on getting his company to an even higher place than it already was. Lily Rose Hart was a twenty six year old gorgeous heiress. She went through schools and had worked hard to have amazing grades because as much as her family was rich and had been rich for generations her parents still made her and her brother do everything very close to perfection.

Maya Vance is the star guard of Lincoln High, known for her lethal step-back jumper and her "Main Character" energy. Her only problem? Jace Miller. As the varsity captain and the school's golden boy, Jace is the only person who can match her hustle on the court-and the only one who's been getting under her skin since the third grade. For seven months, they've played a high-stakes game of "The Rocky Months," hiding their undeniable chemistry behind trash-talk and intense one-on-one sessions in empty gyms. But when a 5-day spring break hits, the boundaries of the basketball court disappear. Between secret midnight scrimmages, overpriced smoothies, and the pressure of upcoming playoffs, Maya and Jace have to decide: Is their connection a championship-winning play, or are they headed for a total season-ending heartbreak? In a world where everyone is watching the scoreboard, they're realizing that the most important game is the one nobody else can see. "It was never about the basketball, Maya. It was always about you."

"Congratulations tersoro. Mio piccolo genio." I said in a low whisper, making me sound more husky than usual. (My little genius.) **** Kara Coleman was 21 years old when she adopted a little girl, who completely changed her world. On top of that, she was a young genius, making a name for herself before the age of 25. What more could attract a billionaire and ceo like Alessandro De Luca who admires a strong, independent, intelligent woman like herself. How much trouble can two harmless girls give a billionaire? A lifetime. Stay tuned to find out how Alessandro De Luca keeps up with the Colemans. ****** start date: 16/06/20 ****** #1 in troublemaker - 28/06/20 #3 in innocent - 28/06/20 #1 in godfather - 03/07/20 #3 in piccolo - 09/07/20 #2 in genius -19/07/20 #1 in single mum -26/07/20 #2 in baby - 12/07/20 #1 in humor - 03/08/20