When the pandemic reshapes their lives in Amsterdam, three graduate students find themselves straddling the line between ambition and survival. Their algae research, once a source of purpose, becomes a pressure chamber none of them expected. As late‑night arguments blur into long silences, the trio must confront the quiet truths that surface only when life slows to a halt. In the shrinking space between fear, friendship, and the unraveling no one wants to name, they begin to learn that resilience isn't a straight line.

Everything in young Lord Rivien's life is as precise as the sweep of his sword. It has to be: with a dead princess for a mother, an absentee general for a father, and a nursemaid peddling dangerous fairytales to his siblings, precision is the only tool he has to keep his family in order. No matter if it hurts them in the short term. It's the only way to protect them. But when a passionate, poetry-tongued girl invades his dreams and begs him to save her from the monsters hunting her, he'll find himself far from order and even farther from his family. Whatever it takes to get back, he'll do. He'll cast any spell, cut through any monster, spill any blood -- no matter how much that cold determination scares the girl he came to rescue. But if he's not careful, he'll find the most dangerous monsters aren't the ones he can cut through. _______________________ Cover © 2026 Avadel Ink Authorized solely on wattpad.com/avadel Updates Mondays & Fridays

A fake engagement. A real disaster. And a campervan called The Tipsy Cone. ••• Florence Butterworth bakes dreams for a living. Her reality, however, is a crumbling mess: her ex boyfriend - London's most feared food critic - left her claiming her pastries were "forgettable". Now, at her cousin Arabella's lavish Kensington wedding, the groom has bolted to Scotland, and Florence is cornered into the most ridiculous lie of her life: pretending to be madly in love with Jasper Finch. He's the catering waiter with a crooked smile, a beaten-up orange campervan, and the outrageous opinion that clotted cream goes before the jam (absolute heresy). One month. One campervan. Two total opposites. And a high-stakes baking competition in the Cotswolds that could make or break Florence's career. Faking it was supposed to be simple. But between secret manuscripts, foggy motorway confessions, and a vengeful ex‑critic determined to expose them, Florence is about to learn that the perfect recipe for love doesn't require a glossy finish - just the right amount of chaos. And Jasper Finch is nothing if not perfectly chaotic. María de Melque ©️ 2026 All rights reserved. As the author, it is essential that readers approach my writing with maturity and, if they have any recommendations or opinions about the work, always with the utmost respect.

In Regency-era England, Lottie disguises herself as her reclusive brother to fight for social reform in Parliament, only to find a rival in the infuriatingly clever, proper, and attractive Duke of Warwick. Their battle of wits sparks an undeniable attraction--but when the duke grows suspicious, Lottie risks not only exposure of her secret identity but the ruination of her reputation and everything she's worked so hard for. *** In London, 1806, Miss Charlotte (Lottie) Langley is a young woman with ambition far beyond what society allows. Women are expected to embroider, pour tea, marry well, and leave politics to the men. Determined to have a say in her country's future, Lottie assumes the identity of her reclusive brother and infiltrates the all-male world of Parliament to fight for abolition and factory reform. But politics proves far more dangerous when she catches the attention and suspicion of the maddening Duke of Warwick. What begins as a battle of ideologies and wits soon turns into something far more complicated: a mutual fascination and attraction that neither of them can ignore. The duke seems determined to uncover the secret identity that Lottie has worked so hard to conceal. However, as the danger surrounding her deception grows and others become suspicious, even her disguise may not protect her from the frustratingly observant duke who could ruin everything... or from falling for him.

In the roaring 30s, amidst the glitz and glamour, Evelyn O'Hara was captivated by the enigmatic charm of Bucky Barnes. Despite knowing his reputation as a charming rogue, Evelyn couldn't help but fall for his genuine kindness and unwavering loyalty. Their bond seemed unbreakable, though fate had other plans. As the world plunged into the chaos of World War II, Bucky answered the call to duty, leaving behind a heartbroken Evelyn, who entrusted him with a precious locket as a token of her love. Tragically, fate dealt a cruel blow, snatching Evelyn away. Decades later, in the aftermath of Endgame's earth-shattering events, Bucky's world is turned upside down once more when he spots Evelyn, vibrant and alive, amidst the bustling streets. Doubt and longing surge within him-could he dare hope their lost love could be rekindled? Is she the same Evelyn he once knew, or has time changed her irreparably? With uncertainty gripping his heart, Bucky grapples with the ultimate question: to risk it all for a chance at love reclaimed -- 1st Place, Elayne Mini Awards 2024 1st Place, The Brine Awards 2022 3rd Place, Punk Rock Awards 2022