[2024 WATTYS SHORTLISTED] [18+] In the picturesque lakeside town, the calm waters mask the storm within Juniper Jenkins' heart. Betrayed and broken by her cheating boyfriend, she flees to the sanctuary of her friend's lakeside house, to work remotely for the summer. What she doesn't expect? Running into Wells Hansen-her rival from the Seattle Sun Times-of all people. And of all places, he's running the only coffee shop in town with decent Wi-Fi. She's sworn off men for the summer-pinky-promised no boys-with her two best friends. So there's no way she's breaking that pact. Not after what just happened. But fate doesn't care about pacts, and Juniper keeps bumping into Wells no matter how hard she tries not to. She resents him, and the feeling seems mutual. At least, that's what she believes.

𝑯𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒂 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒚 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒙𝒚 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝑾𝒐𝒏𝒌𝒂... *Book 1 of the 'Sweet' series. Can be read as a standalone* Candy King Company CEO Josh King is a devoted businessman who doesn't do relationships. He does short-term affairs with clearly defined rules. But when a sexy bohemian sweetheart propositions him in a bar, Josh is tempted to want more. Jupiter Rhoades is horrified when she wakes the morning after her twenty-fifth birthday to realize she made a fool out of herself with a sinfully delicious man. She tells herself she doesn't have time for a romance anyway, as she's fighting to keep her mother's beloved Bakery afloat. But that all changes when she collides with her dream man again. As she succumbs to the hot attraction, Jupiter realizes that her Bakery isn't the only thing that needs saving. Josh, driven and unyielding, will burn out unless someone convinces him to taste the sweetness of life. But can Jupiter remember this Sugar Rush is only temporary. ⚠︎WARNING!⚠︎ Contains chocolate eclairs, skinny dipping, hard candy, hammocks, hippie music festivals, and super hot tent sex. Okay seriously though, this book contains mature content so if you don't like erotica this book is not for you....if you do then you in for a treat.

It all started when Princess Catheline married the dangerously attractive and recently crowned King of Anthreal, Xander. After their marriage, he never touched her and ignored her. It was like they were never married. Catheline fell in love with her husband, at first sight. However, Xander never returned her feelings. Catheline had a secret that her husband didn't know. That was a secret that she promised her father that she would never tell anyone. What will happen when a masked warrior woman helps her husband in his time of need? What will happen when he knows that SHE is the one under the mask? Can Xander let go of his fears to love her? Or would those fears drown him and destroy their marriage? Can Catheline earn her husband's love? Status: Finished [Warning: Sensitive topics and endless drama] #2 in one-sided love on 28/06/22 #1 in Kindness on 6/06/2022 #1 Medieval on 27/07/2022

"You see him as an heir of your empire and not as a family member. All you care about is the inheritance and not the child. If all you want is an heir then why not marry someone and produce as many heirs as you want." She stopped as she narrowed her eyes at him. And then with a mocking expression she continued, "Or is it that you are unable to Re.Pro.Duce??" seeing the angry flush on his face her heart smiled with satisfaction. But before she could celebrate her little victory against him he pulled her from her wrist and she collided with his hard chest. Snaking an arm around her waist he held her tightly as she struggled in his hold. "Don't play with fire, Ms Lilly Jones or don't complain to me later if you end up getting burned." "I've never hated anyone as much as I hate you." she spitted. "The feelings are mutual then, sweetheart." he smiled. _______________ He married her to fulfil a promise he had made long ago. She was supposed to be a bride in name only, a wife just on papers. Then why he felt an undeniable hunger in him every time she met his gaze. Desiring her wasn't a part of his plans. He has never wanted anything as much as he wanted her. And that's where everything started to take an unexpected turn... Started on : 27 Dec 2020 Completed on :12 March 2021 ------------- Word count : I'll tell you when I'm done counting 😪

Autumn Black, a twenty-one year old, who loses her job when the company she works for under goes bankruptcy. Left with no choice, she has to leave. The day she gets fired she gets drunk and meets the tall green eyed stranger who caught her eye from one single look. What she didn't know at the time was that stranger was no other, Marcello Nico de Luca. Twenty-three year old, Italian billionaire who has it all. Guys like him don't exist. Smart, good looks, and money. The only thing he doesn't have in his life is love. That magical night the two meet, only for it to end when Autumn leaves the handsome young billionaire by himself the next morning. Fast forward to three almost four years later, Autumn is with a new job and life is great. The only difference is she's a mother. A mother of a three year old boy, but he's not just any kid, he's the billionaire's son. What Autumn doesn't know is her son's father is about to make a reappearance. What will happen when the now twenty-six year old finds out about his long lost son and his beautiful mother whom he never forgot about? Read to find out. ~ Cover Credit to @LittleNerdDreamer! She makes free book covers!

New name. New appearance. New person. Fresh start. When Lexie McAdams arrives in Philadelphia with barely enough money to cover a crappy motel's night stay, she's desperate to find a job. Coming across a gym with a help wanted sign in the window, Lexie is hesitant at first but quickly realizes she has no choice. Little did she know, that stepping foot inside would bring her one step closer to finding her escape. ~~~~~ "What's that on your wrist, Poptart?" He asks, his eyes flashing in anger as they narrowed in on the faded purpled shadows on my skin. "Nothing!" I quickly pull my arm out of his grasp, pulling at the sleeves of my shirt. Shit. Shit. Shit. How could I have been so careless about covering those up? "Lexie." He growled as he leaned in and gently took my hands in his. "Let me see." WARNING: THIS BOOK CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT |18+|.

It took the Beasts mere weeks to overthrow the human government and eliminate most of the population. Those who survived were put into slavery, forced to spend their lives serving the royal families and wealthier Beasts. Adeline has been a servant for the royals for as long as she can remember. It's hard work, but she feels lucky to be born and raised in King Richard's kingdom. He's a kind ruler, and his humans are often treated well. King Heloix, on the other hand, is known for his ruthlessness. He has little tolerance for his fellow Beasts, and even less for humans. Rumors are that his servants are often killed as punishment for even the smallest mishaps, and to survive even a year while working for him is an accomplishment. When Adeline is transferred to King Heloix's castle, it takes him only seconds to recognize who she is to him. Will he accept her as his mate or reject her existence? ⚠️THIS BOOK CONTAINS MATURE AND TRIGGERING THEMES⚠️

It all started with a red dress and a resignation letter ... ******* For five years Andin has been working as Mr. Sebastian Summers' secretary, and for most of that time, she has struggled with her forbidden feelings for the boss even though she knew that her boss was a ruthless playboy. Sebastian himself never seemed to think of Andin as a woman. In his eyes, Andin was just a reliable secretary who was able to work under pressure. Until one day, on the eve of Sebastian's luxurious birthday party, Andin came in a strikingly gorgeous red dress with an additional accessory at hand: a handsome man who claimed to be her partner. Like it or not, it made Sebastian rather jealous. Especially when the next morning, Andin came and presented her boss with a resignation letter. Contains sexual scenes and the use of profanities.

Ganadora en los premios Carrot Awards 2020 Tercer lugar en romance, concurso Apple Awards (Red) Sinopsis: ¿Qué pasa cuando tu mundo perfecto se derrumba a tus pies? Andrea conoció a Justin en la fiesta de compromiso de su amiga, y de inmediato volaron chispas entre ellos. El destino los juntó y este mismo los separará, cuando ponga en el camino de Justin, a una bella mujer que lo hará dudar de sus sentimientos, de sí mismo y de su matrimonio. Pero no todo lo que brilla es oro, y esta lección aprenderá Justin, pero tal vez cuando pretenda arreglar las cosas, quizás... quizás sea demasiado tarde. Y tú... ¿Serías capaz de perdonar?

{WATTY'S 2020 WINNER & EDITOR'S PICK.} Hopeless romantic and aspiring writer Mare Atwood has fallen madly in love with her childhood correspondent. There's only one catch-she doesn't know who he is. When the beaus of Star's Crossing return from boarding school to begin the courting season, Mare is determined to uncover the identity of her writer, flout her family's intentions of orchestrating an advantageous marriage, and procure the life of writing and romance she's always sought. But as in the tales she so adores, it won't be easy. Galas, masquerades, picnics, and hunts-alongside an old friend, a former teacher, and an unlikely ally, Mare delves into an investigation that leaves her torn between three clever, deceptive, and wealthy young bachelors. If Mare can confirm which is her writer and claim his hand before the courting season ends, she'll have her wish: the love of her life, a valuable marriage, and a future of writing romance. But with the eyes of Star's Crossing upon her, a business plot forcing invisible hands, and the unwillingness of her writer to come forward-Mare's future may not end in triumph, but tragedy. Set against the gilded Victorian backdrop of coastal Connecticut and lush with pre-war luxury, fans of Jane Austen, Margaret Mitchell, and Louisa May Alcott are sure to enjoy this lighthearted, lyrical novel of young love, independence, and identity. #1 Literary #1 YA Romance #1 Victorian #1 Lyrical #8 General Fiction