College football star Reid Donahue's comeback is documented by sports media head Jo Lawrence, but as sparks fly between them, Jo must navigate both her career ambitions and growing attraction to the reserved athlete. *** When college football superstar Reid Donahue is ready for a comeback following a gruesome injury, the university tasks their head of sports media for a season-long piece on Reid's return to glory. Jo Lawrence knows that doing this piece is her in for a post-grad job at ESPN and is determined to make her way through a notoriously male-dominated industry. But Reid - reserved and withdrawn since his injury - is making things difficult for Jo at every turn...including the wind sprints her heart seems to do every time he looks at her across the football field. *** [2024 WATTY WINNER] [Wattpad HQ pick January 2025 & June-July 2025] [6x featured story] [18+] Copyright 2023-2025 | Taylor Romagnoli [moonraess]

Two years have passed since Alessandra was taken. Two years of agony, silence, and torment. Held captive by a ruthless enemy, she's endured unspeakable horrors, her hope slowly fading. But when Elio finally uncovers her location, nothing will stop him from bringing her home. Haunted by guilt and fueled by an obsessive love, Elio is determined to save the woman who owns his heart. But the Alessandra he rescues is not the same woman he lost. Broken and battered, she no longer trusts the people who should have protected her, including her brother, Cristiano. Elio, consumed by guilt and the weight of his failures, is prepared to do anything to earn her love again, even if that means giving her the space she demands. Yet, when the demons from Alessandra's past resurface, threatening to tear her away again, Elio will stop at nothing to keep her safe.

Raven's life takes an unexpected turn when he meets his destined mate at a local high school-she's only eighteen, he's twenty-four. Respecting her need for time, he steps back, vowing to be ready when she is. Over the years, he quietly builds a life in preparation for their future, checking in weekly, imagining the home, the meals, the life they could share. But when he misreads a scene and believes she's moved on, his carefully held composure shatters. In a moment of despair, he drinks and takes a supplement, severing their bond just when she needs him most. Only when she finds him, confused and hurt, can the truth be revealed-that nothing was as it seemed, and their connection, tested and tender, may finally begin. ***this story explores mating bonds in humans as a cultural norm. There are no werewolves or supernatural beings in this world***

EXCERPT ----- His lips curved, faintly dangerous. "She is not my girlfriend, cara", he replied, his voice low and husky. Her eyes widened at the sudden endearment. Her eyes widened, "What did you say?" She must have misheard. Surely he didn't just call her that. His gaze locked with hers. He could feel himself drowning in those feline green eyes. "I think you burn hot, principessa. But fire consumes as easily as it lights." Her breath caught. He was close now-too close, his height casting her in shadow. She could smell his expensive cologne, leather and spice. The air between them stretched, taut as a wire. Her heart hammered. "You keep warning me," she whispered. "Maybe you're afraid." His eyes darkened, jaw tightening as though fighting something inside himself. "Afraid?" he rasped. "No. Tempted... yes." --------- Clara Thorne wanted to save her faltering dream- Clara's Creations. The answer- Fashion mogul Luca Moretti, her brother's friend and her potential savior. Known as "The Devil of Milan", Luca Moretti has his own demons of the past. Neither of them were ready for the attraction. But when the sparks fly uninhibited, can either of them resist the taste of the forbidden? Part 2 of Thorne Siblings. Can be read as a standalone. Best lifetime rankings #1 in attraction, #1 in tortured.

Ellie spent years rebuilding her life after public humiliation, loss, and betrayal at the hands of Renzo Bellavere - the golden boy who destroyed her family and never looked back. Now fate has bound them together. In a world where mates are sacred and refusal is taboo, Ellie must navigate a bond she never consented to, a society that demands compliance, and a man who believes destiny absolves everything he's done. This is not a story about instant forgiveness. It's about autonomy. About survival. And about what it takes to reclaim yourself when even fate is against you. FYI: this story explores mating bonds in an everyday world very similar to ours. They are not werewolves or vampires. Just humans with mating bonds!

She's spent years learning how to keep her heart locked tight. He's spent months trying not to lose his mind over her. Emery Blake doesn't do vulnerability. After life has taught her that closeness comes with a price, keeping everyone at arm's length feels safer-even if it means swallowing her loneliness whole. But then there's Luca Hart: steady where she's guarded, patient where she's distant, and hopelessly drawn to every part of her she tries to hide. Luca has wanted Emery from the moment they met, but he's learned to live with yearning in silence-watching her smile, watching her pull away, and hoping one day she'll see that he's been standing right in front of her, loving her quietly. When a moment of unexpected closeness cracks Emery's walls, she's confronted with a terrifying truth: letting him in might ruin everything... or finally give her the kind of love she's never believed she deserved. But he's not giving up. Not on her. Not on them.

Nico Durant is living a lonely life as the remaining member of his household. Not only did his twin sister and best friend move away, but he's also recovering from the wounds his ex-girlfriend caused. Olivia Paz is the mysterious new girl on campus everyone is talking about. But she only has two goals in her life: working through college, and taking care of her dad. When Olivia finds herself in trouble, Nico can't avoid helping her, even if it means jeopardizing his new status as captain of the soccer team. Nico's past unexpectedly catches up with him, and he must decide whether he's capable of letting Olivia go, or loving her.

Emma Blake is ready for a change from her monotonous life in Los Angeles. So when her boyfriend Roy suggests they go to grad school abroad in Spain, she's all for the adventure. New city, new life, new friends. What could possibly go wrong? Max Durant is excited to be back home in Madrid and take a much needed break from his hectic life in London. He was looking forward to a new challenge in school...until it materializes in the feistiest girl he ever met on a basketball court. There's something about her that simply makes his blood boil and he becomes instantly hooked. But then his world comes to a screeching halt when he realizes she's already taken. Despite the obvious warning signs and potential disaster, Emma and Max become close friends when they're forced together as partners in the same study group. When the lines start to blur and things begin to unravel, Emma must decide if she should hold on to her past...or take a risk in her future.

Highest Rank: #1 in ChickLit Addison Thomas has been fascinated with flowers since she was little. Her and her mom would plant flower after flower making their home look like a flower shop. Addy has made her dream of opening a flower shop come true with the help of her friend. Marilyn Thomas' Flowers is bustling with business. She never expects to have to create floral arrangements for her ex-neighbor, ex-bestfriend, ex-boyfriend Graham Fields. Oh, and she's invited to the wedding. Now Addy has to find a date, travel three hours, and create the perfect flowers for a wedding she wishes would never happen.

21 year old River Jacobs has hit a dead end. She dropped out of college and heads back to her hometown. A town she swore she'd never return. Colton Sawyer hasn't left. He is still working on cars in his old garage and waiting for something to happen. River and Colt have history. Should history repeat itself? **unedited**