I smiled again, this time I noticed Nick looking across the table in my direction. His gaze was intense, there was something about it. It was intense, intimidating, sensual, but charming all at the same time. Stop it Tessa. Said my subconscious. You two couldn't even bare to be in the same room with one another a few weeks ago. Stop you do not find him attractive. I kept thinking that telling myself this would help me...but it didn't. He moved his index finger along the rim of his glass, I every so often would catch his bright green- gray eyes look in my direction. I looked down at my hands which were cupped together in my lap. Stop it Tess! "I'll help you clear the plates." His mother said to his father, after we ate. They both stood up and took the plates into the kitchen. Leaving me alone with him. Crap. Tessa Erickson is a beautiful, single, twenty-six year old woman who works for a big named company in New York City. All was great in her life, until she got partnered with a tall, well dressed, exceedingly handsome, arrogant, flirtatious playboy named Nicolai Piercy. Who also happens to be the son of the man who owns the company Tessa works for. As they deal with their own personal problems inside the office and outside, will they begin to see eye to eye, will the way they feel towards each other ever change and will Tessa end up falling for The Billionaires Son? So read along as Nick and Tessa deal with the struggles of life and love. Cover created by: kikiceleste_ Rated PG-13: (Strong language, sexual situations)

In order to be taken seriously, Lexi has had to become something she hates; emotionless, ruthless and a little bit brutal. But despite the tough exterior, she has one weakness, a green-eyed man with a smile that makes her stomach flip and ego so big she wants to slap it right out of him.

He stepped toward her, lifted her chin in his hand and opened his mouth, but words wouldn't come out. "Connor..." "You could have been wearing something a lot similar to this while reciting your vows to Stephen." He wanted to sew his mouth shut when he saw the look of horror on her face. He had said something terribly wrong. "I forgot for a moment that you two are just friends and he gave you up because I love you so damn much." The dress was suddenly too much to bear. It weighed heavy on her, and the tiara on her head had her scalp crawling with beads of sweat. The lace on the gown made her entire body itch while the blinding white material burned her eyes to tears. "Get this off of me," she cried, desperately reaching for the zipper. A white dress and a jealous boyfriend were not included when she joined the agency.

Passion. Price. Possession There are only two things Gina Gray loves more than her six inch heels and her penthouse suite: Sex and her family. When her father proposes an arranged marriage to save their family business, Gina is shocked - even more so when she discovers who her future husband is. Knox Warner, her ex-boyfriend who broke her heart years ago. Gina despises every fibre of his being and is determined to lead her life the way she wants regardless of their marriage, but Knox says otherwise. With his arrogance and the tendency to always get what he wants, there's only one thing he craves and that's Gina. The chemistry is potent and no matter how hard Gina tries to convince herself that she will not succumb to her lust, she's constantly stuck between a rock and a hard place. Literally. But how hard will Knox have to work to make her his and the marriage bed theirs? ©2018

*Currently editing* His hands traveled to the hem of my shirt, going under slightly feeling my stomach. I moaned again. His lips left mine, which made me release a needy whimper. He started to place kisses along my jaw line til he made it right behind my ear. An embarrassing loud moan from my mouth floated across the empty parking lot. He kissed it again and told me in a very husky voice, "Say my name." Rose is the classification of an nerd. She takes A.P. courses and is never seen without a book. She is determined to pass her last year of high school with flying colors. No distractions. That is till her new, mysterious Literature teacher shows a particular interest in her. Will she stick to her plan or dive head first into a forbidden dance?

Tobias and Talia are complete opposites, yet thrown together in an arranged marriage. Can they navigate married life in the wake of a terrible tragedy? ***** After being pressured into an arranged marriage to merge their families' companies, Talia and Tobias are stuck living together as husband and wife. Although they are both unhappy, neither tries to make the best of it. Tobias is too busy, and Talia is too distraught by the tragic death of her former fianceé, Jason. But as time goes by and they spend more time together, an undeniable attraction develops between the two. Despite this, Tobias can't seem to see past his jealousy of Jason and accept Talia - and Talia, plagued by guilt, is unwilling to let Jason go. Are the two heading for better - or are they headed for far worse? [[word count: 50,000-100,000 words]]

As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams? ***** Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

*Highest ranking no#332 in Royalty* People say that the life of a Royal is perfect. Technically speaking, it should be. Everything is done for you. Everything being served on silver platters for you. Being fed with Gold spoons. Being the center of attention. The ethereal beauty that comes with being a Royal. But there are two sides to one story. These views are proposed by the people who watch from afar. Now embark on the journey of what actually happens inside those highwalls that surround the palace grounds. See for yourself how the life of a Royal is not actually flowers and rainbows every day. The grass isn't always greener on the other side. And the Royals are living proof of it.

He needs a wife. She needs the money. The playboy prince needs a respectable girl to play his doting fiance for the weekend. If he doesn't convince his parents he's a changed man, he can say goodbye to his crown and inheritance. Enter Jenny, an actress who has just been hired to play the role of her life. Especially since she doesn't like him. But soon the two find out that they will need each other in ways they never thought possible.

rebound (n): second best, a person someone uses to get over another person. __________ Jenny Archer still can't quite remember the events leading up to her being Daemon Matthews' rebound. Especially when she knew he couldn't get over her best friend, Santana, who was now dating her twin. But here she was, sharing secret kisses with Port Liston's notorious player behind her best friend and her twin's back. _________ Someone's Bound to Get Hurt When Playing with Hearts It's time for Daemon's story. SEQUEL to BEST FRIENDS WITH THE PLAYER