Esme and Matt can't stand each other, even if they have to play nice for the cameras. As public speculation about their chemistry heats up, they're forced to confront what's real versus what's just for show. ***** Esme Mendoza is everything Matt Crain isn't--polished, optimistic, and proud of her golden girl image. He's brooding, arrogant, and impossible to work with. As co-stars in an indie romance film, they're forced to act like soulmates on screen while barely tolerating each other behind the scenes. When their banter and lingering stares spark fan speculation during the press tour, their PR teams jump on the opportunity, but Esme and Matt aren't too thrilled. Suddenly, they're everywhere--public appearances, exchanging snarky remarks in interviews, and fueling endless rumors. As their forced chemistry starts to feel a little too real, Esme and Matt are left questioning: are they just playing a role, or could this be end game? ***** WARM HANDS #1 Open Novella Contest -- prompts 45 & 127 [[OPEN NOVELLA CONTEST 2025 ROUND 2 AMBASSADORS' PICK]] © 2025 caterina george // all rights reserved

**Preview Only** When a wounded dragon falls from the sky, Claire Evans runs into a cornfield to rescue it. This isn't just any dragon, he's a shifter, one of six royal protectors, and helping him has consequences. Claire finds herself traipsing--or rather, flying--across the kingdom of Dragonwall. She must face Dragonwall's king. King Talon is not like those before him. Troubled and temperamental, he is scarred by more than the events that shaped him. Worst of all, he is mateless. With no queen and no heir, his subjects are demanding he abandon tradition and marry into nobility. There is a rising threat at his borders, whispers of a sorcerer. Soon, he will have greater problems than that of finding a wife. Modern meets medieval in this seven-book series filled with magical creatures and adventure. This epic fantasy is a slow burn romance that follows multiple POVs, woven together around Claire, a small town Indiana gal. If you've ever wondered what it might be like to get sucked into a fantastical world beyond our own, look no further! **Read Exclusively On Wattpad**

Renata Santos doesn't expect her heart to flutter when she catches a boy stealing flowers out of her backyard. But as she unravels his reputation, she realizes puppy-eyed delinquent Isaac Marshall may just be the sunshine she needs to turn her life around. 〚 a wattpad featured story 〛

❤️ WATTYS 2018 WINNER ❤️ WATTPAD FEATURED ❤️ When sixteen-year-old Janie Myers' grades hit an all-time low, she is pulled from her blow-off class with her best friend and placed into a course the guidance counselor says will boost her confidence: theater. There, she meets a group of theater "misfits" who accept her into their troupe. Armed with a full troupe of actors, the misfit theater company takes on a one act that will not only challenge Janie's shyness, but also her feelings for fellow misfit Thatcher. Cover photo credit to Anthony Ginsbrook. Found on Unsplash.com and edited using Canva.

″You don't have a soulmark. You're safe.″ ″Safe?″ Israel's lips curve into a kind of grin that makes me really rethink using this word to describe him. But before I can change my mind, he shakes my hand. ″All right, it's a deal.″ He winks. ″You've got yourself a boyfriend.″ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ Sam's soulmate is in love with her best friend, so she dates his worst enemy. It made sense at the time.

[wattpad editor's picks, nov-dec 2023] After a one night stand in Monaco between a fallen from grace championship surfer and an up and coming Formula One star, the two are sure they'll never see each other again...but what happens in Monaco doesn't always stay in Monaco. [extended summary inside] [10x wattpad featured story / featured on wattpad's sports romance reading list / wattpad's litfic, romance, mental health, chick-lit, humor, and contemporary lit profiles] copyright 2020-2025 | Taylor Romagnoli [moonraess]

********************************** "Um...it's from 'Branded', a burger place on Broome Street. They mostly sell burgers and fries," I say, like some redundant nitwit. Because what else would a burger place sell, Emmy? Duh! "Riiight," he drawls, adding to my embarrassment. "So, Emeline..." "You can call me Emmy," I interrupt. (Great, now he thinks you're dumb and rude) "I like the sound of Emmy better anyway," Mr. Branault says. "Emeline makes you sound like a character from 'little house on the prairie'." I should probably be insulted by his observation, but instead, am compelled to laugh because I couldn't agree more. Emeline is totally a 'little house on the prairie' name. I'm just disappointed that I didn't think of it first. ********************************************* 'Old money'(n.) - of, being, or related to people whose families have been rich for a long time 'Straight up broke'(n.) - of, being so poor that you contemplate stealing dollar bills out of a street performer's guitar case Mr. Charles Branault is 'old money'. Emeline Adkins is 'straight up broke'. Hold onto your hats kiddos, cause this office romance is going to be a bumpy ride.

Have you ever wanted someone who doesn't want you? Miss Josephine Yorke hasn't, at least not yet. The beautiful Miss Yorke has been promised to a stranger for as long as she can remember, but Miss Josephine has no intention of following her controlling father's wishes. Fortunately for Josephine, her would-be-betrothed feels just as she. After a tumultuous first encounter, the ill-tempered Mr. Charles Tennyson entangles Josephine in a scheme. Who better to find a replacement husband, than Charles himself? But Josephine soon realizes, our lists of wants are often not what we need. ********************************** "How will I continue to suffer your company?" Josephine moaned. "I fear you might drive me to bloodshed!" "And I fear you might drive me to madness! But I hope to find you a husband before it comes to that." He studied her a moment, his eyes drifting about her figure, the scrutiny making her feel awkward. "Preferably a husband with keen eyesight, yet deficient in hearing." Josephine's mouth dropped at his inappropriate compliment, followed by an inappropriate insult. *I am going to be a murderess...at least, then, marriage will be the least of my problems.* *************************************

[FREE STORY with paid bonus content] Kathy thought she had her entire life figured out, until she realizes that, in order to find herself, she must unlearn everything she believed to be true. **** Kathy Dickens had managed to avoid the drama of high school, and she was not about to break her streak in her senior year. She had it all figured out, after all. Graduate, get into a good college and marry her childhood sweetheart. But when her sweetheart turns out to be anything but sweet and her dreams crumble, it's the queen bee's boyfriend who is there to pick up the pieces. And as much as she knows she shouldn't, Kathy can't help but be fascinated by Kyle Grant. After all, he's a mystery, full of life and wisdom, and does his best to teach her how to grow and love herself. Who doesn't want that? That and the glow she feels inside whenever he's near? Kyle Grant doesn't do love. All his relationships have been hot messes and he's starting to wonder if he's too selfish to get into something real. But even if he's bad at love, he's good at friendship. And helping his new friend get over a heartache seems like the perfect feel-good project. But once she leaves behind her broken heart and learns how to fly, he starts to realize that maybe he's bad at friendship as well. After all, you're not supposed to want to kiss your friend. A story about heartache, new beginnings, friendship and a whole lot of love. Amazing cover by @wonderfulmiracles Wattpad Editor's Pick August 2021 As seen on Wattpad's official reading radar

Harlow Spencer is not just Grayson's little sister. After years of dealing with her overprotective brother, Harlow is finally free to live the life she wants once he leaves for college. Or so she thinks. Enter Corey Michaels, her brother's best friend. She's afraid he's going to be Grayson 2.0, but the more time she spends with him, the more he surprises her. Corey isn't as overbearing as her brother and she decides to use that to her advantage by enlisting his help to find her a boyfriend. Harlow believes the perfect life she wants starts with having the perfect boyfriend, but maybe what she really needs is standing right in front of her.