Henley agrees to pretend to date millionaire Bennett Calloway for a fee, falling in love as she wonders - how is he involved in her brother's false conviction? ****** Henley Linden's brother is in jail for a crime he didn't commit, and she'll take any job to raise the money needed to free him. Soon, she's agreed to pretend to date millionaire Bennett Calloway for ten thousand dollars, so his mother will ease up the pressure on him to find a wife. But once Henley is enmeshed in Bennett's world, he falls for her, and she starts to have feelings for him as well. Despite her romance with Bennett, as she grows closer to the Calloways, Henley realizes they are somehow involved in her brother's conviction. Journeying deeper into a world of wealth and conspiracies, Henley is forced to rely on Bennett, though doing so could cost her everything. [[word count: 200,000-250,000 words]]

THE ORIGINAL MUSE AWARDS 2026 Hosted by @tonyatwraxall I WILL ONLY ACCEPT 4 MORE BOOKS. (36/40) 40 BOOKS. 1 MENTOR. 4 GRAND WINNERS. UNLEASH YOUR MUSE. THE PREMISE Are you tired of predictable tropes, formulaic plots, and contests that judge your work based on rigid genre boxes? Welcome to The Original Muse Awards, a premier Wattpad competition designed for the bold, the unique, and the unforgettable. We don't care if you write dark romance, urban fantasy, high sci-fi, or literary thrillers-we care about originality. We are looking for stories that command attention from the very first page and hooks that refuse to let go. THE CHALLENGE This is a fast-paced, highly selective elimination tournament: The Starting Line: Only 40 books will be accepted. I will read the first 4 chapters of each to evaluate the raw strength of your hook and concept. The Shortlist: The top 25 most innovative books will advance, unlocking deeper chapter reads (up to 10 chapters) and exclusive feedback. The Podium: Just 4 Grand Winners will claim the ultimate title, earning a complete, detailed review. THE TWIST: THE READER'S CHOICE Getting cut early doesn't mean your journey ends. The 15 stories that don't make the official Shortlist will immediately enter the Reader's Vote arena. Bring your community, rally your friends, and fight for a second chance to take home the exclusive Reader's Choice Award! THE ENTRY PRICE To inspire the Muse, you must first give back to the craft. Entry requires a follow, a public reading list add, and a single chapter review on the host's featured book, Chosen by the Hunter. The gates are open, but the slots are strictly limited. Do you have the hook to inspire the Muse?