In the face of an adoring worldwide TV audience, how do you balance a beloved legacy with the cold, painful truth? Michelle Wyld is Australia's most famous young widow, struggling to keep her famous animal conservationist husband Bruce's wildlife sanctuary afloat since his death seven years ago. Under the surface, however, Michelle's picture-perfect on-camera relationship with Bruce had secretly been fraught with abuse and scandal, and she is doing everything in her power to keep that truth from both the world and Bruce's sister Kylie - all while trying not to fall in love with his handsome and kind best friend Parker. Kylie Wyld, however, is determined to show the world that Michelle is a fraud. After years of blaming Michelle for her brother's death, she has plans to take over the sanctuary for herself, expose Michelle's secrets, and cement Bruce's golden legacy once and for all. Between maintaining the animal sanctuary, wrestling with their complicated relationship, and finding new loves of their own, Michelle and Kylie will have to confront their pasts - and come to terms with their memories of a man who wasn't at all what he seemed - if they are to carve new futures for themselves.

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]]

When aspiring writer Nella has a wild night, her hook-up with the sexy and tattooed Baz turns into a wild goose chase when she realizes she lent her only handwritten copy of her first novel to him - and it's gone missing. ****** Grad student Nella has always been overly cautious, but after meeting the charismatic tattoo artist Baz, she can't resist hopping into bed with him for a night of passion. The next morning, she's shocked to remember she loaned him the manuscript of her first novel, forcing them to reconnect so she can get it back. There's just one problem: Baz tells her the manuscript has gone missing. Forced to team up with Baz to investigate who took it, she soon finds herself catching feels instead of culprits. Can Nella trust the mysterious Baz, who remains guarded about his past? Will they be able to recover what was lost, and turn their tension into something more? Or is she living in a fantasy just as magical as her manuscript? 2021 Wattys Winner--Romance Content warning: This story contains mature sexual content and themes of alcohol abuse and emotionally manipulative relationships.

Juliet Grayson and Warner Brooks could not be more opposite. Juliet has struggled with body image issues and bullying her entire life. Being 40 pounds overweight with braces, acne and horn-rimmed glasses did not make it easy for her especially at her high school. She spent the entire four years being bullied by the kids at her school until she reached her breaking point. After graduation, she vowed to change her whole appearance and start over at the college of her dreams leaving her past behind. Warner Brooks is the epitome of every girl's dream. Godlike handsome. Star of the soccer team. He's got the looks and the brains. He was the typical playboy hot shot of their high school getting whatever girl he wanted and his ego couldn't be any bigger. The only thing Juliet and Warner have in common is school which they have been in constant competition over since childhood always competing for the top grades. Juliet goes to college a new person, determined not to be weighed down by the scars of bullying that plagued her before. With a whole new look, It is her chance to start over where nobody knows the loser she used to be. More importantly, she could finally get away from all the people who made her high school experience hell. Until she finds out Warner Brooks the high school hotshot who got under her skin like no other was attending the exact same program at her college. Her plans to start over are disrupted when Warner re-enters her life knowing her past and he doesn't plan on leaving her alone anytime soon. Both Warner and Juliet are pretending. Juliet is pretending that changing her appearance fixed all her problems and Warner is pretending he doesn't care. WARNING: Mature themes and ED content

"The book's amazing!!!" - cutechickhere What if you could take cruise with your favorite celebrity? Knox Hamilton, world famous singer, signed up for a week long cruise as a chance to mingle with his fans. When he finds a girl in his room, he's worried the week is going to be crazier than he thought. Sky got called in last minute to work on the celebrity cruise. She knows the combination of crazy fans and celebrities will make for an unpredictable week. Getting mistaken as a crazy fan, will start a series of events more unpredictable than even she could have imagined. "IN LOVE WITH THIS BOOK!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️" - Phoebswu "This is amazing i read it in a few hours and its on my favorites list❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️" - Annfictastic "Such a great book!! I loved the story and the characters!" - Sadie05 "Wow that has to be one of the best books I've read in a long time!" - Cassthecute "So freaking gooooodddd" - insomniac_99

A shy primary school teacher, who falls in love with her student's father, learns the secrets he keeps will change her life forever. ***** Primary school teacher, Verity Rose's life is simple and straightforward. At thirty-one-years-old, and still single, she's given up on ever finding her Mr. Right. Henry Clay is a man trapped by the loss of his everything. The mother of his six-year-old daughter. The love of his life. When the pair are brought together by a lucky streak of fate (aka. Mabel, Henry's energetically loving daughter), they can't deny the connection. It's electric and awe-inspiring. Maybe a little too good to be true. As Verity falls harder than ever, Henry suddenly pulls away, causing friction between the pair. Heartbreak is hard to heal. Especially when a devastating lie unfolds that risks ruining everything. Content Warning: Strain of Love will contain sexual content, swearing and adult themes. Cover designed by Ray Gardener

After the sudden death of her parents, collapse of a destructive relationship and estrangement from her family, Leda Barone, a conservative lawyer from Canada, leaves for Italy, her ancestral homeland. On a busy highway near Rome, Leda's dilapidated Fiat Uno breaks down irreparably. She is stranded until a stranger arrives and changes her life. Ian O'Neill is a cad - the Devil from Dublin. He is a mix of extremes - intelligent, belligerent, charming and nearly famous. One of the most popular racecar drivers in the International Racing Federation, Ian's charisma and good looks allow for all the perks of celebrity life, as well as the occasional temper tantrum. An amazing friendship culminates between these two, but can they just stay friends? Determined not to fall in love with the roving playboy, how long can she fight her feelings? Warning: Ian has a potty mouth. That's the way he rolls.

Nash Reed is a hot commodity, both on and off the ice. When his childhood friend Kennedy moves to town, the torch he's been carrying for her really heats up. ***** Kennedy Miller has finally scored her dream job. After years of putting her career first, proving to everyone that she can run an ad department like nobody's business, she's arrived in New York City. Which just so happens to be the home of her former best friend and childhood crush, Nash Reed, the hottest pro hockey player around. When they meet again on Kennedy's first night in town, sparks fly and their love quickly turns into a true barnburner. But can shy Kennedy, who's not used to the spotlight, face off against her insecurities and give their relationship a real shot? [[word count: 100,000 - 150,000]] Cover design by Ren T Previously titled My Childhood Friend, The Hockey Star

Enemies To Lovers Romance. BOOK ONE. In Edward Larsson's world, control meant everything. After his father passed down the family business into his more than capable hands two years ago, he stopped at nothing to get what he wanted. Power, greed and success was his mantra, and nothing would stop him from living it. Until Delilah... Like Edward, Delilah was fighting tooth and nail to make something of her father's business. But for very different reasons. Delilah's father was sick and to afford the healthcare he needed, she had to pull the dying company from the ground to its old ways. So when a chance of a lifetime was thrown her way, she couldn't believe her luck. One she could not afford to ruin. The only problem? Edward wanted in too, and he didn't care who he hurt in the process. PLEASE NOTE: Chapters 40 onwards are paywalled as part of the Exclusive Chapters program Warning: Love in the Dark contains swearing, sexual situations and adult themes. 17+ recommended. Copyright 2017-byHTEllis. All rights reserved.

*Best Friends To Lovers* BOOK ONE. THE LARSSON LEGACY SERIES. SIENNA Beau Larsson is the love of my life. Best friends, our relationship is the kind where you completely lose yourself, which is something I can't afford. I gave him everything and nothing all at once. He wants more. But I can't lose him. I go down like a sinking ship. Desperate and waving for air. He burns me. And breaks me. BEAU Sienna Hart is the love of my life. I need to keep her safe, not only from her turbulent past but from herself. It's been that way since we were six years old. We fit like two puzzle pieces slowly burning into embers. Destined for ruin. And so much damn joy. I'm lost in her. Need her as much as she needs me. But, she broke me. Too many times. ... All rights reserved HTEllis 2022 This is book one of the spin-offs to The Larsson Sibling Series. If you haven't already, I would recommend reading those books first, although this series can be read without! ♥️ A/N: THIS STORY CONTAINS VERY MATURE THEMES. OVER 18 RECOMMENDED