When Chiara Russo's friends announce they are sending her on a blind date, she expects the worst. Little does she know, the charming stranger with a to-die-for smile is none other than fan favourite Leicester Tigers Rugby Star- Miles Clay. The guy is a legend in the eyes of the sport lovers of Folywater, but to her, he's the handsome guy with a sweet heart and a dirty mouth. The pair hit it off, and after weeks of dating, they get news that none of them are expecting. Chiara is pregnant, but Miles is far from ready to be a dad. Copyright HTEllis 2022

Aftertaste, noun Af·ter·taste : persistence of a sensation (as of flavor or an emotion) after the stimulating agent or experience has gone There was once a time she was running away from her life, from people, from everything and everyone; running as far as she could. Now, she's running towards it. She's running towards happiness. Towards love. Towards him. She got to experience a different life. With him. She got the taste of being with him. Now this is the aftertaste; the taste that lingers afterwards. This is what it's like to be loved by Sin.

"I guess this time you just didn't drink enough to say you love me too." * I was a financially struggling waitress. He was a wealthy doctor, and a friend of a friend. I was shy, self-assured, cynical, and slightly broken. He was a confident social butterfly, yet also a vindictive asshole. I was single. He was in a relationship of eight years. I desired enough money to get out of the city I so desperately wanted to leave behind, full of all the bad things I had ever experienced. He wanted revenge on his girlfriend, and all we had to do was make a sex tape. We fit together perfectly. Until I wanted more. * Trigger warnings: sexual assault, violence, mental illness

When college student Emmy joins an online support group at the encouragement of her therapist, the last thing she expects is to connect with the lead singer of the most famous rock group in the world. ***** Emmy has had a rough couple of years, to say the least. So when her psychologist recommends that she joins an online support group, she thinks she knows what to expect. But the back and forth e-mails between her and famous rock singer Johnny Decker are the last thing she ever counted on. Despite the world of differences between them, Emmy can't help but feel like she knows Johnny better than she knows herself. Supportive emails turn into a growing friendship, and Emmy is grateful to finally have someone who understands. Soon, life without Johnny seems unthinkable, but is there hope for them in the offline world? [[word count: 70,000 - 80,000]] Cover designed by Ashley Bandy Spin-off to Holding onto You Trigger warning: This story contains swearing, mature themes, sexual content and references to substance abuse.

*CONTAINS SPOILERS* Edward thought Delilah was on board with only having two kids. They even discussed it-in length. So why is there suddenly a third child in their home, and why is it a dog? Meet Groot. A slavering ball of fluff. Sent to torment, she's Edward's worst nightmare. It's Karma. At its worst.

[Small Town / Second Chance] When Jen heads back to her hometown after ten years to celebrate her grandmother's 70th birthday, she knows she'll have to face Matt, once the love of her life. But what both of them don't expect is to have the feelings they had long buried inside to flourish back to life along with walls of resentment, and a sizzling attraction. ***** Jennifer Bloom has completely escaped her small-town past. She's a successful interior designer with great clients and everything she's ever wanted. But when she's called back home to help plan her grandmother's 70th birthday party, she's partnered up with Matthew Hunt - once the love of her life. He's lived in town his whole life, and he's handsome, strong, kind, and the only man who's ever made her heart race. Experiencing life with Matthew again reminds Jennifer of all the things she's missing, even though she's got everything she once wanted. At one point, all those years ago, they thought they'd be spending their lives together, but life threw them a curveball, forcing her to make the decision to leave and never look back. Now, they realize love was never an issue; their problem has always been everything that comes in-between. He'd never move to the city, and Jennifer can't leave the life she's built behind. Walls of resentment still block the way, even though their love for each other still burns strong in their hearts. Can true love bridge the distance between them? Is love ever enough to make a relationship work? Is it finally their second chance?

Struggling to make ends meet isn't something relatively new to Ada Johnson. Life throws difficulties one way or another at her be it from trying to pay her rent to being unable to say no to people which tends to lead her into rather awkward situations. However an opportunity comes her way seeming to cause her life to go up hill. She might even get more than what she bargained for. This comes in the size and shape of a tall, handsome, blue eyed devil with a sense of humour to match and the ability to charm the pants off of anyone. Anyone except one girl who he strives to catch the attention of. Gregory William Maxwell enlists the help of Ada Johnson to woo the woman who he seems to be oh so infatuated with. However through late night meetings, passionate conversations, hilarious and embarrassing scenarios, not to mention a few slip ups here and there something else starts to spark up between them and it could be more than playful banter and intriguing theatrics.

Amelia Tompkins is a 29 year old who's life is falling apart. She's pretty sure her husband of 8 years is having an affair and has been for about six months. It's when he becomes extremely controlling and jealous that she decides it's time for her to step back and reevaluate her life choices. Amelia feels that she is at the end of her rope, when a very handsome 24 year old named Tyler Steele starts to show her the attention she desires. How will Amelia react to the attention? Will she let Tyler in or will some one else step up and try to win her heart. This story will be like an emotional rollercoaster, so hold on and enjoy the ride.

Rosie is meant to hate famous rockstar Will O'Connor, who killed her father in a car crash, but she finds herself falling in love instead. ***** Rock sensation, Will O'Connor is in the prime of his career when he unintentionally kills a man in a car accident. Full of remorse, he must come to terms with his non-guilty verdict. People-pleasing Rosie Montgomery dedicates her life to making others happy. Following her father's death in Will's crash, she becomes desperate to keep her family intact. But when Will and Rosie accidentally meet at her father's grave, there's an undeniable bond. Can they ignore the rest of the world and go after what their hearts most desire? And most importantly - can either of them handle the consequences? [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]]

My breath quickened and his lips hovered over my neck. His warm breath hit my skin and my eyes fluttered closed, "This isn't part of the contract," the words came out shakily. He chuckled making me shutter, "My dear Eliza, the contract states that you are my wife," his lips trailed up my jaw to my lips, "and I do what I please with what's mine." __________________________________________________________ Elizabeth Blake just had her 21st birthday. Everything was going smoothley until she was told about a contract her Father made with the most feared and hated CEO. They've run to many corporations out of business to count. She has no choice in the matter, it is the only way to save her dads company. It would be any girls dream to be married to Tristan Denton, but not Elizabeth. She knows more about this man than any love struck girl. Will Tristan be as cold hearted as they say? She hopes not.