[Previously title Marigold and Sunflowers] She was the most beautiful woman he had ever laid his eyes on, but also the most annoying one. She thought he was an arrogant, mannerless asshole sculpted to make her knees go weak. Ivy Marigold Taylor, an intelligent, down to earth, veterinarian who lives in the moment. She manifests peace and positivity that was soon corrupted when a man's assistant gets sick and he has to pick up his dog from her monthly check up. Carter Moretti, a businessman who runs a million dollar company who enjoys being in charge, ordering others around. When faith plays it's cards and cause the two to bump into each other at a coffee shop he fumes over spilt apple juice and a ruined shirt, while she tells him to suck it up. Despite her beauty and his attraction towards her, he's too stubborn and prideful to admit that he wants her. Being forced in the same perimeter repeatedly the two use annoying and insulting each other as an unknowing love language. ••• "Carter. Carter, I can't-" I stammer trying to push his head away but he was stubborn, determined. "Move your hand." His voice was dark and hoarse, his hand leaving my thigh to push mine away before returning to hold down my leg. I knew he could feel the shakiness of my leg, but he didn't seem to care. "It's too much!" My hips buck as I moan uncontrollably. I was too loud. I covered my mouth. Carter tuts, "Ivy, if I have to tell you to move your hand again I will tie them to the bed." He threatens and I was so tempted to keep my hand over my mouth. "I want to hear you." Book Three of the Beloved Series Can be read a stand-alone 2/4/23-

[-] "He saw all the stars in the solar system in her eyes." ••••••• Delani Taylor is the type of girl who wears silk ribbons in her hair and sketches anything and everything. She's blunt and straightforward; except for when comes to her feeling about her best friend. The sweetest boy who could always make the most trouble, and always listens to one person; his best friend. August Beckham had many happy places the stars, the hidden field of flowers behind the school, but most importantly; his best friend. ••••••• "Delani, Imma cum." I grit through my teeth. It was at the point I had to close my eyes because if I continues to watch at her ride me I would cum in a matter of seconds. "Can you hold it for me? I'm almost there baby, I promise." She saids through shallow breaths. My legs start to tremor as I threw my head back against the comforter when I feel her tighten around me, "Fuck I-" I felt a tinge of embarrassment when my words turn into a whimper. "You're doing so good, August. So fucking good." She moans. ••••••• Book Two of the Beloved Series Can be my read as a stand alone. 6/16/22- 1/1/23

**WATTYS Winner 2020- Romance + WP Featured story + Editor's Pick** When Chad sought inspiration for a new love story, he hardly knew what he was looking for, but bumping into the singular, June, has him wondering if she is the muse he's been waiting for. *** For the life of him, Chad Gilligan, a celebrity romance author, cannot write any more romance. It started three months ago when he got dumped by 'the one'. Cast aside like a used condom. Not something he wants to admit out loud, but it has messed him up. That day his desire to write about love and romance died. Desperate to meet his deadline and deliver his next bestseller, Chad will try anything to get out of his rut. So when he meets June, a fiery young homeless woman (and potential muse), what else was he to do but bring her home? ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Copyright © Eva Acharya No parts of this book may be distributed, copied, or sold on any media without the permission of the author. FEATURED on: - Romantic Suspense @Action Profile (2024) - Wattpad Editor's List - Wattpad's Cozy Up & Connect list, 2020 - @GeneralFiction, FindingLove- Romance list, Oct 2020 [Approx 89,000 words. Contains mild language & sex scenes.] PLEASE NOTE: While all of 'for June' and some chapters of the sequel 'Dear Chad' are free, the rest of the sequel will be offered as exclusive paid chapters. Thank you for understanding and for your support.

Ryan Smith was an average person with an average life and had no intent on changing it. She was happy being a body to fill space and not stand out. But she always stood out to him. NOT A HOOD BOOK AN I wanted to have one last black love short story before my retirement because...yeah BLM🥺

[friends to lovers] After having her heart broken, Lisa has sworn off men and now spends her time growing her business while living a celibate/single life. But when a charming vet with a heart of gold barges into her life, she'll need to decide if she's ready to open her heart and risk having it broken again. ... Bakery owner Lisa has sworn off dating after having her heart broken by the same man twice. Leaving a past full of bad choices and meaningless relationships behind, she now puts all her time and energy into making her bakery the best one in the city, all the while embracing the celibate/single life. The last thing she expects, though, is to have her plans shaken by Thomas, a charming vet with a golden heart and eyes full of mischief. He's got wanderlust in his blood and is trying to make the world a better place. She needs roots and stability to feel sane. He says life is simple, and that love is everyone's ultimate goal. She says he's a dreamer and that love will always find a way to mess with you. They have nothing in common besides the attraction that sizzles every time they are together. They say they're just spending time together and hanging out. They say they're just friends. But what happens when the lines of their friendship get blurred and they're forced to analyze how they really feel for each other and what they really want from life? **NOTE: This is book 2 in the 'New Beginnings Series' and can be read as a standalone.**

BOOK THREE. DUE FOR MAJOR EDIT For the last year, Betty Larsson has been trying to rebuild her shattered confidence, promising herself that she would never touch a man again after her ex-boyfriend ripped her heart out from her chest so cruelly. From the outside looking in, her life seemed perfect with a budding music career, legions of devoted fans and a debut album that hit number one in thirty-two countries overnight. What more could a girl want? Stability. Trust. Love. Fierce, protective and loyal, Finn Moretti is a born fighter. In his youth, he ankle locked and knee barred men into submission for a fat cheque, but now he's following an up and coming pop star around like a goddamn lost puppy. One hot, sweet and all-consuming pop star. Finn has one objective in his mission to look after Betty Larsson: take out the enemy. In the midst of success, inhibition dropped giving the faceless predator behind the screen the perfect opportunity to strike out. Neither expected to feel so trapped in each other's webs, and there is no denying the connection. But, it's not in either's best interests to start something they can't finish, or is it? *This book is not a standalone. Please read Love in the Dark and A Lazy Love first for some plot lines to make sense. ☺️* Larsson Sibling Series reading order: Love in the Dark - Book One A Lazy Love - Book Two Protecting Love - Book Three All rights reserved. ©2017 HT.Ellis

BOOK 5.5 BETTY'S NOVELLA *SPOILERS AHEAD* Finding out you're pregnant backstage at the Brit Awards was not how Betty saw it happening. After three months of non-stop travelling, she failed to notice the signs, until she passed out on stage and found herself in a medical bed with her sister insisting she take a test. Away from her husband. They were trying for months. Doctors telling them that their time away from one another wasn't helping, to stop worrying and let it happen naturally. Guess good things do come to those who wait. Pressure off, she wants to take a break from the world of music and focus on building a family, insisting Finn do the same. In the middle of the world championships, it's impossible for him to quit, clients careers in his hands. Arguments. Ultimatums. Regrets. The couple struggle to come to terms with this new way of life, pushing their love to lengths neither thought possible. Hindsight is a wonderful thing...especially when your selfishness can risk losing the one thing that keeps your heart beating forever. All rights reserved. Copyright to HTEllis 2018 Warning - sexual content, operations, and upsetting content. 18+ recommend

BOOK FOUR. DUE FOR MAJOR EDIT Levi Larsson is keeping a secret from his family. The late nights and early mornings aren't spent with some girl. No. He's trying his best to give back to the community. Working at the local homeless shelter, he only expected to feel happiness at bringing light to the people who needed it most. What he didn't expect to happen was in doing his good will, he ended up finding who he really wanted to be in life. Living in your brothers shadows isn't easy. Levi wants people to notice him, feeling trapped in his silver spoon lifestyle. And, the other thing keeping him there? Tilly McQueen. No stranger to the hard life, Tilly has climbed her way through many curveballs, coming out the end a stronger person. At seventeen she found herself homeless, alone and in danger of a breakdown. Nowhere to go, she slept rough, giving into the temptations of sin to make the pain go away. Addiction. Sex. Pure agony. She saw no light at the end of the tunnel. Until, a six foot seven, blonde, bearded giant crashed his way into her life, stealing her heart. Tilly's good at keeping secrets too. Big bad ones that could destroy everything her and Levi share. Love Rush is the fourth book in the Larsson Sibling Series. Please read the other books for some plot lines to make sense. Thank you 💓 Reading order: Love in the Dark, A Lazy Love, Protecting Love and Love Rush. TRIGGER WARNING: Love Rush contains references to adult themes such as drugs, sexual behaviour and overdoses.

Boring. That is one word to describe Sadie Jefferson's life. She goes to school, is on the honor roll, has two best friends, comes from a wealthy family, and is secretly in love with Lucas Favero, who doesn't know she even exists. It's the beginning of every romance novel she has ever read but when she meets an angry and tattooed older boy named Bash, her story begins to take a turn for the worse. As much as she wants to never see the boy who almost took her virginity and then threw it back at her face again, she realizes that fate will not let them be apart. Besides, Bash doesn't want to run away from the only person who has ever cared for him, even if it was for just a couple minutes.

[PUBLISHED UNDER POP FICTION, AN IMPRINT OF SUMMIT MEDIA] One competition, one man, twenty-five women, and a bet. Zachary Astor wanted to be the Bachelor for one purpose alone: to prove to his friends that he can ditch twenty-five women without ever looking back at any of them. But will he stand on to his words when he meets Julianne Grey, the only woman who seems to regret being in the competition? Despite what he thinks, Zachary will find his thoughts preoccupied by the weird, silent, and mysterious girl he keeps on giving a rose much to his own amazement and her disappointment.