[2025 Wattys Shortlist] After getting cut off by her wealthy, business-obsessed parents, Emily Grayson finds herself broke, stranded in a small town, and working at a boba café, something she never imagined in her wildest dreams. Her first days on the job are a disaster, her patience (and Jake Sherlind's) running thinner than the tapioca pearls she keeps burning. Jake, the charming yet hardworking guy with big dreams, has no patience for entitled rich girls who don't know how to hold a job. But when Emily starts proving him wrong, their tension brews into something neither of them expected. Between spilled drinks, late-night confessions, and an orange stray cat that won't leave the back door, Emily begins to wonder... maybe losing everything was exactly what she needed to find herself. A small-town rom-com about growth, second chances, and love that's better steeped with time.

[Wattys 2023 Grand Prize Winner] After an eight-hour flight sitting next to her high school nemesis Jackson Carter, fashion designer and barista Isabelle Curtis thought that would finally be the last she would see of him. But as the saying goes, famous last words. * * * Isabelle Curtis and Jackson Carter were fierce academic rivals in high school, up until Jackson moved to the UK in junior year for boarding school. Eight years later, Jackson has returned from abroad to take on the role of CEO at his late father's company. When Isabelle and Jackson meet again, there's a war of words, banter and a passionate dislike towards each other. Throw in a high school reunion, some more chaos, and a 'deal' in the mix-one that might just involve a little faking and pretending. It's all fun and games and tit for tat, almost just like in high school, until real feelings become involved...

An author. A model. And one very complicated double life. _______ She writes romance in secret. He just became her leading man-in more ways than one. By day, Delia keeps her head down at a corporate desk job. By night, she's a bestselling romance author with a swoon-worthy new trilogy about to launch. No one at work knows her secret... until the company's gorgeous new Chief of Staff walks into the casting call for her book's cover model. He acts like he doesn't recognize her-until he pulls her into a dressing room and demands answers. She's shocked. He's confused. And somehow, he's now the literal face of her steamy new series. What starts as a secret agreement to keep their double lives under wraps quickly turns into something more. At the office, he's cocky and commanding. On set, he's charming and unexpectedly sweet. Somewhere between the boardroom and the book tour, lines blur and sparks fly. But in a world built on secrets, can fantasy survive the truth? ______ Coming Soon.

Burns and Belonging -a modern romance about scars, sparks, and the fight to stay. They weren't supposed to mean anything to each other. A charged glance across a crowded bar. A night of distraction. A touch too hot to forget. But when one night turns into something neither of them planned, old wounds resurface-family scars, broken trust, and the kind of emotional damage that doesn't go quietly. She's guarded, fiery, and used to running. He's patient, steady, and hiding more pain than he lets on. Love wasn't the plan-but now it's the only thing worth fighting for. Burns and Belonging is a slow-burn, emotionally raw romance about two flawed people finding heat, heartbreak, and healing in each other.

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When Vika gets kicked out of her flat, she moves in with her friend under one condition--she must babysit Cleo--the friend's best man's cat! She doesn't expect Cleo's owner to be the cold but delectably sexy Noel. And it turns out they'll be spending a lot of time together... ***** Self-proclaimed unambitious Vika is down on her luck. She's been fired from her job, kicked out of her apartment, and now she finds herself on her best friend's fiance's couch facing writer's block and a dreary future. To top it all off, she has to earn her keep by taking care of her friends' best man's cat. Vika's their maid of honour, so she can't exactly say no to such a simple request, especially when the best man in question is the drop-dead gorgeous Noel. Soon, sparks fly between Noel and Vika, but their chemistry is put to the test as wedding duties get underway. Can they keep the fire burning long enough not to make a scene at their friends' wedding? [[word count: 60,000-70,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Santoro

What if Colin were forthright under the willow tree? This story follows canon until that moment beneath the willow's hanging branches but takes a new direction from there. Colin and Penelope express their feelings earlier, and their story unfolds not in isolation but amidst the lively and sometimes chaotic backdrop of both their families. While there are moments of tension and angst, Polin are better at communication, leading to more playful, romantic moments. Benedict stepping up as a wingman while the rest of the Bridgertons and Featheringtons offer their brand of support.

Nurse Penelope Featherington left the city life and her job, yearning for a slower way of living. Taking a leap of faith, she gets a job as a nurse at the Bridgerton Ranch. Colin Bridgerton is the youngest Bridgerton son, and eager to prove himself. He is hardworking, loyal, and has a chip on his shoulder. The last thing that he wants is some city girl getting in his way. Or is that city girl just what the cowboy needs? WARNING: STRONG SEXUAL CONTENT

When visiting Canada for a wedding, a commitment-averse dive instructor must pretend to date her Australian seatmate to avoid conflict with her ex and judgmental mother. *** Audrey Clarke rarely felt like other women her age. Not as a teen who'd never gushed about gorgeous celebrities, nor at almost thirty, with no desire to marry, have kids, or settle down. She would much rather explore reefs in Southeast Asia and adventure around exciting places. Even when she meets travellers with similar dreams, none are the right romantic match. Until Caleb. When flying home to Canada for her friend's wedding, Audrey dreads confronting the pain she caused her ex and facing her judgemental mother. It drives her to connect with her seatmate, Australian environmental scientist, Caleb, who also craves a distraction. Despite his charm, he is enigmatic about the cause of his stress. They agree to fake a relationship to make their lives easier. The more time they spend together, the more real their act feels. Will Audrey be brave enough to share her true feelings before the trip is over? *** Featured on - Humor's 'Ambassador's Monthly Pick' reading list (Nov 2025) - Ambassador's recommendations "Aces! Bows and Aros" chapter (Nov 2024) - Chicklit's "Rom-Com" reading list (August 2024) - Romance's "Slow Burn" and "Fake and Arranged Relations" reading lists (June 2024) Winner - Grand Winner Aro/Ace Awards by the TripleACommunity and FreetheLGBT communities (Dec 2024) - First Place Harvest Festival Astania Awards Wild Card category (Nov 2024) by the Asatnia Community - Honourable Mention, Romance Awards, Romance category by the Romance profile (Oct 2024)

"Quiet Qonfidence" is a unique concept that embraces the power of introversion and the strength found in subtlety. It highlights the idea that one doesn't need to be loud or overtly assertive to be confident. Instead, quiet confidence is about possessing a deep self-assurance that doesn't rely on external validation. Individuals with quiet confidence often exude a calm and composed demeanor, making their presence felt without needing to dominate a conversation or environment. It is rooted in self-awareness, understanding one's strengths and weaknesses, and the ability to listen and observe--a reminder that true confidence is not about volume but about authenticity and self-belief.