'Tis the season of merriness, murder, and post-mortems... England, 2186. Mortuary pathologist Cassia Rames is a recent divorcee, and although she's not afraid on her own, she is lonely. Homicide detective Sebastian Flynn is determined to fix that with his friendship -- but it's hard not to let their late-night hobbies turn into a fling. He believes he's no good for a woman like Cassia, no matter how tempting she is. Cassia was a woman who wanted happy endings. Now she wants a man who doesn't do commitment, so being with Sebastian could be the perfect arrangement...if only he'd let her in. * Inspector Rames holiday sequel. Complete.

[ CURRENTLY BEING REWRITTEN ] Joe Jonas has been surrounded by fame his entire life. He knew what it meant to keep up the perfect image. But after the breakup with his brothers, he struggles to know who he truly is as an individual. Until he meets the girl who gives him the inspiration he needs to find himself once again. [ jonas brothers au ] [ joe jonas x fem oc ] [ not edited ]

Conrad and Valeriya's first year of marriage.

This story begins with Conrad in California, detached and disciplined, carrying the familiar weight of being the responsible one-the son who absorbed pressure, grief, and expectation until love felt indistinguishable from obligation. He is older now, sharper, angrier, and more self-aware, but still haunted by his past: his mother's death, his father's failures, and the wreckage left behind with Belly and Jeremiah. Everything fractures the night he meets Valeriya-brilliant, commanding, emotionally guarded, and immediately unreadable. Their connection is instant and volatile, built on challenge rather than comfort. Valeriya doesn't soften Conrad; she exposes him. She calls him out, refuses to be managed, and meets his intensity with her own. What starts as mutual fascination quickly spirals into something obsessive, physical, and deeply binding. Their relationship becomes the emotional center of the story: fierce loyalty, constant proximity, and an intimacy that is not gentle but deliberate. They move fast-not recklessly, but with certainty-building a shared life that feels private and impenetrable. Sex becomes routine, grounding, and expressive rather than impulsive; domesticity becomes just as charged as conflict. Conrad finds himself choosing her again and again-not out of duty, but desire. But as their bond deepens, the past fights back.

Detective Inspector Amber Rames investigates a series of murder cases in 2185 with the help of her new sergeant. Her attraction to him is hard to ignore, but having a relationship with a subordinate is illegal. ***** Four murder mysteries. One epic romance. It's 2185, and British civilization has moved underground after a nuclear war. In a city of bright lights and body-hacking, a wealthy woman is found dead in a dark alleyway, her throat slit. Detective Inspector Amber Rames is given the investigation...and a new partner to work with. Tall, dark, and a technological saviour, Detective Sergeant Alex Sullivan stirs feelings in her that she should ignore. Having a relationship with a subordinate is illegal. But as they work closely over several different murder cases, boundaries start to blur... WATTY AWARDS 2020 WINNER

⋆⁺₊⋆ ━━━━⊱༒︎ • ༒︎⊰━━━━ ⋆⁺₊⋆ He never wanted to get involved with the Black Rose. Yet when his attempts at living honestly fail miserably and the crime syndicate's scout coerces him to work for them with the things they know about him, he has no choice but to return to the life he gave up as he takes on his supervillain persona again in becoming the fearsome Crimson Shadow. As the Crimson Shadow, he serves as the crime syndicate's information broker. A questionable role but one that pays well as he's able to cover rent and the finances his daughter would have normally handled. More so though, he's able to make their relatively new apartment feel more comfortable and get her to stop working multiple jobs per their agreement. As such, she's able to catch up on her sleep and focus on her occupation as a detective. Given all of this, it seems he has everything under control. But when an assignment takes a turn and causes him to do the unthinkable, he assumes the worst as he thinks he's going to get fired or 'silenced' by the Black Rose especially when he leaves behind their calling card. Instead, he'll find himself caught off-guard when his actions are rewarded with a promotion as he becomes their newest elite assassin. A role that comes with a higher payout and a lot more challenges as his assignments get harder and he begins to struggle with juggling his double life in ways like never before. Something that only gets harder when the calling card he left behind comes back to haunt him as it's discovered by the Supers Agency. Now with the black rose found, he must try to keep his two worlds apart as he doesn't want the two to collide. Yet he will find it's a lot easier said than done when an investigation is launched by the Supers Agency and it's led by none other than his daughter... ⋆⁺₊⋆ ━━━━⊱༒︎ • ༒︎⊰━━━━ ⋆⁺₊⋆ ✏︎ Extended synopsis in intro

In the picturesque town of Winter Grove, the tenacious Alicia Whittaker faces off against her best friend's snobbish brother, Zeke Brighton, when his disapproval of his sister's boyfriend threatens to upend their Christmas. -- Tenacious college student Alicia Whittaker wants this Christmas to be the best, especially since it's her last holiday season with her best friend Celeste in Winter Grove. But Celeste's domineering older brother threatens their happy holiday plans when he vocally disapproves of Celeste's beloved boyfriend, Sterling. Unwilling to sit by and let him ruin their Christmas, Alicia is determined to change Celeste's brother's mind... and heart. Discerning and domineering, Zeke Brighton only wants the best--for himself, his family, and his baby sister Celeste. But when he's introduced to Celeste's new beau, Sterling, Zeke is far from impressed. He believes his brilliant little sister is wasting her potential with a low-class bartender, and he is determined to open her eyes. He won't let anyone get in his way... certainly not his sister's charming best friend. -- This is book 2 of the Winter Grove Christmas Series, though it can be read as a standalone. --- ✨ Rankings & Features #1 in #Winter #1 in #Holiday #3 in #Xmas #3 in #NaNoWriMo #5 in #Hallmark

When her boyfriend asks for a break right before Christmas, holiday-obsessed Celeste Brighton has to team up with lone wolf Sterling Holt to fake a relationship in hopes of saving her Christmas. --- Overachieving college student Celeste Brighton is excited to spend Christmas cozied up with her first love, Jared. Christmas has always had a special place in her heart, and she can't wait to share it with him. That is until Jared asks for a break... right before Christmas! With her plans--and heart--shattered, Celeste needs to find a way to get Jared back to recapture the perfect Christmas she had planned. But how? Guarded lone wolf Sterling Holt has never liked Christmas. He's never had one of those 'perfect' holidays like they do in the movies--all he's had is bad memories, and so he'd much rather keep himself distracted. When a distraction comes in the form of a brokenhearted girl begging for his help to get her ex back, it sounds too fun to refuse--until he learns that means becoming the Perfect Holiday Boyfriend. --- ✨ Rankings & Features The Wattys 2023 Shortlist Featured on Wattpad's Cozy (Hot) Reads Featured on @Romance #1 in #Xmas #1 in #Winter #1 in #ChristmasRomance #1 in #College #5 in #Holiday #5 in #Christmas