"Did you punch him in the face?" "No!" She laughed. "That's not the Lydia I know," Carter shook his head, staring up at the grey clouds with a reminiscent expression. "The Lydia I know punched me in the face the first time we interacted." "We were five." She deadpanned but felt a little enthralled that he remembered. "Yeah, so you should be able to hit harder now." Copyright ©️ Cover and graphics made by the one and only @Ashely_Mariex

After kissing her rival at the office Christmas party, hard-worker Kennedy is embroiled in a fling with the man trying to steal her promotion. ***** When a messy breakup steals the last of her confidence, Kennedy James takes her best friend's advice and attends the exclusive office Christmas party. But what she doesn't count on is kissing Milo, the handsome co-worker who also happens to be gunning for her promotion. Between office warfare, flying sparks and stolen kisses, which of them will end up on top? UPDATES DAILY

[FREE STORY w/ bonus paid chapters] When college student Ever almost drowns at a party, she turns to the Calbear's cocky swim captain for help - an arrangement she's determined to keep innocent. But Noah Atterwood gets what he wants, and this time? He wants Ever. *This story has Exclusive Chapters, which will be sprinkled between the main updates. These are paid story parts (or free to my subscribers) and are not integral to the story, so you won't miss out on the storyline if you can't read them. The rest of the story will remain free.*

A WATTPAD PICK! Wedding hookups never amount to anything. Those who partake in this wicked little activity know the rules. Get in. Get laid. Get out. There's no expectation of a relationship. It is what it is. Dylan Sparks knows the rules. She's familiar with the protocol. And she engages in the best sex of her life with a complete stranger at her ex-boyfriend's wedding. Reese Carroll doesn't care about the rules. He wants more than just one night with Dylan. And Dylan finds him too addicting to pass up. Sweet Addiction is the story of one woman's struggle to keep things casual, and one man's desire to never let her go. *Recommended for readers 18+ due to mature themes. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

[FREE STORY w/ bonus paid chapters] When a scandal hits perfect seventeen-year-old Rose in the run-up to an election, she starts to believe that her dreams of becoming Class President are over. But in the shreds of her reputation is where she meets Blake - Archbury High's favorite troublemaker. As morally corrupt as he is handsome, Rose knows that asking for his help is a risk, but it could help to claw back her dignity. What starts off as a mutual arrangement soon begins to unravel, and as the pair grow closer and secrets are spilled in the run-up to the election, Rose starts to learn that maybe perfect isn't everything.

[WARNING: This book has mature content in it, such as sexual content, violence and substance abuse. I suggest reading if you are 18 or older.] ▪•▪•▪ "You are mine, princesa," Gabriel muttered roughly into my ear, keeping my hands pinned beside my head to the wall. "On paper, you are mine. In contract, you are mine. In public, you are mine. No one else owns your body and soul like I do and they will never get the chance that I do." "I am not a trophy that you believe you have claim over because of that stupid contract, Gabriel," I snapped, my eyes trying their best not to flutter closed at the feeling of his warm breath on my neck. Gabriel smirked. "No, you're more than a trophy - you are my wife." He turned me around, picking me up so my legs would wrap around his hips. "So how about we stop fighting and you let me take you against this wall, sí?" ▪•▪•▪

When her ex-friend-turned-boyfriend reappears in her life, Anna must put her hurt and resentment aside to help him survive his withdrawal before he relapses, or worse, dies in the process. Two years ago, Anna's boyfriend disappeared, leaving Anna hurt and abandoned in a new city to rebuild her life. Until he appears at her doorstep, begging for something to eat and a place to sleep. Bitter and determined not to let him hurt her again, Anna agrees. As she witnesses the slow deterioration of his physical and mental health, however, and with flashes of their past together haunting every waking moment, her resolves begin to weaken. Can Anna save Kyle from his self-destructive behaviors or will she lose him once again? This time, forever. | Featured Wattpad Editor's Pick | shortlist ONC 2019 | Warning: The story contains mature language, mentions of suicide, self-harm, mental health issues, child abuse, and substance abuse. Cover designed by Holly Thurston

Hadley Jamison doesn't know what to think when she hears that her classmate, Archer Morales, committed suicide. She didn't exactly know him, but that doesn't stop her from feeling like there was something she could have done to help him. So to Hadley's surprise, on the very night of Archer's funeral, she has a run in with Death himself and is offered the chance to go back in time to stop Archer from ending his life. The catch? She only has twenty-seven days to do it. And if Hadley doesn't succeed? Well, she doesn't want to think about that.

It wasn't over then. It isn't over now... Lola O'Connell has a new life, new friends, a thriving career. Her dreams are coming true and it's everything she has ever wanted, but there's one thing missing, Alfie Tell. Her dark, mercurial man is gone from her life, but not from her mind. Her heart burnt and her trust broken, she is determined to never share herself again, but when Alfie returns to her life with a new proposition, her resolve is truly tested. Every lie, every secret is unfolded and Lola finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew about this man. Tension grows between them as Alfie works harder to win her back and Lola does everything she can to keep herself from falling again. But Alfie is a determined man and as Lola knows all too well, he is ruthless when it comes to getting what he wants...

[2018 WATTY'S LONGLIST] 🎉 Now available in eBook & Paperback! 🎉 Xavier: The Cosa Nostra Series #1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YTXSCRL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4ZWTD3NWKQVFP8JNGCYW Two prestigious families. One arranged marriage. One mistake. - Xavier Marcello has been Sophie Marin's burden from birth. As the eldest Marin offspring, her pledge to the man has been decades in the making, a fruitful checkmate that will bind two of the most powerful households in the New York Mafia. Through blood and tears, Sophie discovers how infallible her future is as the wife to a future Capo. To imagine an escape is futile. There is no hope for a different life. No hope for love, forged by respect. The man she's bound to is a renowned Don Juan, a violent predator, making up for what he lacked in his youth. He'll own New York. With a word, he'll dispatch his enemies, trained to forget he has a heart. She's convinced she'll live the rest of her life in fear of the man in her bed... until she's actually there, finding that the man behind the name is not at all like he's painted. And in fact, they are more alike than they could possibly imagine. - This is the first installment in the two-part Cosa Nostra Series. It is not a stand-alone. This is a Dark Romance novel with mature themes that may make some readers uncomfortable. For an in-depth list of subject matter, you will find the information at aliciamarino.com.