[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 wanted a Queen, she had no need for a King. He wanted his mate, she wanted adventure. He wanted her close, and she wanted to stay away. But as we all know: Opposites attract.

Sofia, eager to embark on her university journey, relocates to the bustling city with her close friend. In their quest for independence, they find themselves sharing an apartment with two fighters whose pasts are shrouded in secrecy. Among them, Sofia is drawn Daniel, a self-assured boxer. As Sofia settles into her new life, a series of unsettling events unfold. She becomes the target of an elusive presence that shadows her every move during the night. The pervasive feeling of being watched casts a veil of paranoia over her newfound independence. Is Daniel the source of her unease, or is he her dangerous protector?

Violet is a sweat, small girl. Small not by her age but by heart and height. Lazy, very very lazy, and yet with the potential to mess things up. Now fresh out of college and a complete disaster for herself and others around her, she has to learn the ropes of business so she could help out her brothers, not that it is really needed of her. She just wants to work like a responsible adult, that she is not. Impressed by his daughter's dedication towards work Violet's father, asks Alvin, his business partner's son to help her out and Violet is just over the moon. Alvin is her childhood crush, her prince charming, her dream man, a total hotty.But it's not just looks. Born on the same day but five years apart, Alvin had considered Violet as his gift and claimed her as his. He always helps her clear her messes but he just loves her as his ' little annoying but cute sister ' or does he?. Are there any hidden feelings? Of course like any other love story there should be.. Don't you think? People love to deny at first anyway so, let's find out what happens. It's not just your regular romantic story 😛 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘵?

HIGHEST RANK #2 IN NEW ADULT [03.10.20] FEATURED ON CHICKLIT's NIGHT OWLS READING LIST [11.12.20] FEATURED ON ROMANCE's YOUNG LOVE READING LIST [07.03.21] FEATURED ON ROMANCE's FEATURED ROMANCE STORIES LIST [06.06.21] He likes his coffee black; she likes it sweet. She's embittered by her past, he's sweet behind a mask. Brianna Winters did not intend to piss off Noah Sterling with her fiery attitude. The world has bigger problems to deal with, and she would rather spend her time on those than breaking down this infuriating man's ego. Devastatingly handsome, and armed with a devil-may care attitude, he's making it his personal mission to change her mind, one cup of coffee at a time. While Brianna is struggling to hide their clandestine meetings from her air headed friend Eleanor, whose obsession with Noah is bringing her closer to ruination, Noah is struggling to put his past behind him. He's is willing to do what it takes to keep Brianna close, but she has her own demons to fight before she can learn to love him, no matter how deeply she is physically attracted to him. *** Cover by @blackroguex *** Inspired by Skam

Lucy Markson has been dragged along to beauty pageants since she could remember, but not for her, for her two sisters. Out of the three siblings, she has been considered the quiet, responsible middle child her whole life. The one with the wild curly dark hair and thick glasses. The sister that blends into the background during the extravagant parties her family is invited to in Mountain Brook, Alabama. It seemed like the trend would only continue for her senior year as well. However, a certain Sam Reeves, her older sister's biggest rival in pageants, comes crashing in to her life and turns everything upside down. Sam is one of the most popular guys in school and discards girls left and right. Lu has been weary of the cheeky brunette since her older sister started pageants, yet the rebellious factor of Sam allures her. After meeting his archenemy's younger sister, Sam devises a proposition that changes everything for Lucy and him. In the midst of this agreement, Lu begins to find the meaning of being her own person and loving herself because of Sam. He in turn, shares his biggest fears and lets Lu in to his not-so-perfect life. Take a trip with Sam and Lucy on this glitter and sparkle filled journey and find out who really takes the crown.

Donatella Winters: Spellbindingly beautiful. Effortlessly smart. Not the most popular but friendly with everyone she comes across. Darius Ford: Painfully gorgeous. Shining star of the hockey team. Reigning at the top of the high school food chain. At school they don't know each other. She knows of him, of course she does, but he's never even heard her name. Or so he believes.

College Senior, Gracie Taylor was living in a hell of her own making, stuck in a toxic relationship with no end in sight and losing hope with every passing day that her life could be anything different. On the brink of giving up and accepting her misery as an ever-present part of her life, Gracie discovers that happiness isn't out of her reach and that knights don't always wear shining armor...sometimes they wear boxing gloves.

Complete! "You know I really like you, right?" He was definitely drunk. "You do?" I asked. My voice was supposed to be teasing, but I think it came off as a bit startled. He laughed, "Yeah, why else would I trust you with all my secrets?" -- Betty was many things; a romantic, a fashion designer, a bit more jealous than the average girl, great with a camera, a helpful daughter and a good friend. But she was best known for being nice. And usually, the boy did not want the 'nice' girl. But this summer she was going to prove to Mike, her crush since FOREVER, that nice was enough. She was going to have an amazing summer, a perfect Junior year, and finally have her first kiss. It was a foolproof plan. Moving from her childhood home in Arizona to New Mexico at the start of Junior year was never a part of Betty's plan. But sometimes when parents are involved, plans change. So now the nice girl had to start over at a new school in a new State. And when the (maybe not so bad) bad boy, Eli, gets involved, it might be hard to be known as 'the nice girl'.

He had a feeling he couldn't shake. Something was in the air. Her world was about to unravel and somehow she ended up there. Two strangers from two words. It was weird and wonderful. It was pretty drinks and flirting. It was donuts and forbidden kisses. It was magical and that was just the beginning. What happens when reality sets in? Companion piece to Joey's Place Rated M: Language, drinking, sexual content