Calvin Sumner is just trying to find a job, pass his classes, get into college, and maybe kiss a few boys if he can manage it. He never thought he'd find himself working in a cupcake cafe, or falling in love with his brooding, ex-military boss who has more tattoos than he has words to give. But Cas isn't going to complain. Not when he's finally making some money, doing well in his courses, has a pretty good sports scholarship in his future, and gets to kiss Dresden Gibson as much as he wants (and he wants to, a lot). ( © saeglopur )

Being a spy is never easy especially when it comes with a price. Mia Chávez--she juggles a myriad of things. Her identity as secret agent, falsity, living under the illusion of having a decent job in front of her family, her friendships that are life threatening. All unique isn't it? But she is inept in one thing- Love. And she doesn't feels the need to love. Love is like a mystery with loose threads, the loose ends keep disturbing you, till you grasp the meaning of it. Love is merely a phrase to her. . . Until one day, someone grabs her waist, pulls her close, and kisses her soft plump lips. That day changes everything. Everything seems unforgettable about him, and she is not yet ready to fall in love. Love is never easy, especially when it comes with a price. 2k19 Doughnut awards first runner up! Eyho awards chicklit winner Purpleaceawards romance 2nd runner up ~~~~~~~~~~~ Cover by anonymousgirl1206 I know I am not a perfect writer but feel free to point out my mistakes, and do read it and let me know how you feel about it.

Sophia Evelyn Knight has determination, ambition, and enough money to live comfortably for the rest of her life. Being the CEO of Knight Enterprises and Forbes "2020 Businesswoman of the Year", she is a beast when it comes to navigating the business world. As the youngest female CEO playing in the 'big leagues' for the last decade, it is no surprise that she has an impeccable reputation that makes any businessmen and businesswomen alike fear and despise the very floor she walks on. She is confident that this year is hers and won't let anything stop her from achieving her life-long dream - global expansion. The only person that can get under her skin, is her long time rival and mysterious new boss, Alexander Maxence Valentino. Alexander Maxence Valentino has lived most of his life dictated by his parent's choices. Son to Markos Vanderbilt and the immediate heir to the Vanderbilt Empire. On the surface, he seemed to have everything; he was handsome, powerful, and dripping with wealth. He is everything he was taught to be, incredibly cold-hearted, cruel, ruthless, and authoritative. When he wasn't busy running his prospering business, he was hosting parties and living up to his reputation of being the ultimate playboy billionaire. But you know what they say... "Behind every playboy, there is a girl who cheated him, hurt him and broke his trust". Could there be more to his story? Falling in love was never in the cards for either of them. However, when a deal is made between the two companies, in which their stubborn CEOs must work together for the next year, can they work together without killing each other? And what happens when Alexander finds out about Sophia's perplexingly familiar past and terminal diagnosis of having one year left to live with a 5% chance of survival, will he stay? Was all they were meant to be, a one-night stand?

| HIGHEST - #1 in Cruise | "You could have anyone." I avert my gaze to the floor. His emerald green eyes sparkle as they catch a hint of the flashing casino lights. "Yeah...but I want you." ________________________________________________ Jade's an outcast who doesn't let herself depend on anyone or lets anyone depend on her. Her rough reality is flipped upside down when she loses her dad and her new foster parents bring her on a month-long cruise. Abruptly, she finds herself stuck on a ship where no one understands her - except for the one guy who you wouldn't expect to get her, but does. Noah Grey is known as the popular, star basketball player in his hometown - but he has dark secrets he can't tell anyone. When he runs into the skater girl that has no interest in making friends, what begins as a feud becomes an intense attraction when they come to realize that they're not so different after all... ** - This story is written from both Jade and Noah's perspective. It shifts perspective each chapter. - Don't skip the first two chapters! The first two chapters may seem a bit slow for people who want to get straight to the romance, but it contains important details about who the characters are and also sets up how the two main characters meet. - This is also a coming of age story. It's just as much about pain, self-discovery, and healing as it is about the highs and lows of falling in love. - The characters and their situations are much more complex than just "bad-girl/good-boy" - There is some raunchy and explicit dialogue ;) - I update regularly! - Please feel free to share ideas and tips on where I can improve! **