A heartbroken baker and a widowed billionaire strike a deal: a two-month relationship that either ends in marriage or separation. But as their practical arrangement begins to feel all too real, buried secrets and past trauma resurface, forcing them to decide if love is worth the risk. Season 1 of Love Contractually *** Melanie Lane, a struggling bakery owner disillusioned by love, finds an unexpected ally in Christian Dugray, a charismatic COO facing familial pressure to marry. Their practical marriage agreement, designed to satisfy their families and solve personal dilemmas, soon blurs into deeper. As Melanie settles into Christian's world, she starts to question her growing feelings for him and his unresolved past. Will their fake romance withstand the test of real feelings, and can they find a way to turn their agreement into something truly lasting?

Mira finds herself stuck in the city of love with Jake, the playboy athlete she can't stand. What she doesn't expect is for major sparks to fly on their 24-hour adventure. But can this newly-found love last beyond the magic of Paris? ***** 24 Hours in Paris is now published as a Paperback & E-book by W by Wattpad Books As a Wattpad reader, you can now access both the Original Edition and the W by Wattpad Books Published Edition here upon purchase (PS: a review on Amazon (and also Goodreads) would be very much appreciated, to help get this POC rom com in front of more readers! All the review page links are on my Wattpad profile page :-) ) In the new Published Edition of the book, the characters of Mira and Jake will be older and wiser co-workers in the corporate world, who miss their flight and get stuck spending an extra 24 hours in Paris. They'll start off annoyed with each other, but you know how the story goes... "Adorably sweet and a brilliant read! It made me feel like I was roaming the streets of Paris without having to leave my couch." - Grace @HQ ***** On the last day of their class's college trip to Paris, Mira and Jake get tangled up in a debacle that causes them to miss their flight home to New York. Which means they're stuck in Paris until the next available flight that's 24 hours away! Mira is witty and a lover of art history and good cheese. Jake, on the other hand, is your All-American frat boy with a killer smile. Translation: they can't stand each other. As they visit places they could never have imagined, Mira and Jake go from mortal enemies to star-crossed lovers with sizzling chemistry. But can their spark last without Paris' cheese and charm to keep it going? [[word count: 50,000-60,000 words]] Cover designed by Ray Gardener

"I want to defile you, destroy you, corrupt you in the most sinfully beautiful way. Break you until you're completely mine." "And then?" "Then I'll piece you back together, of course." He took another step in her direction, closing the distance between them. "Love can be holy." He said but the look in his eyes promised anything but. "It can be kind and gentle. It can be the flutter inside your chest when you feel someone touch you, the blush staining your cheeks when someone brushes his knuckles over them." To prove his point further, he took his knuckles and brushed them over her sharp jawline, all the way to her lightly dusted cheeks and sharp cheekbones. "However, love can also be vile. Dark and all-consuming. The kind of love that makes you want to fall to your knees and let it destroy you." He let his palm rest on her soft skin and felt the warmth she provided so carelessly travel to him. "That's all I can offer you." Nathaniel Russ is a man devoid of passion. Cold, stern, a tragedy with skin. A wreckage just seconds before the crash. A writer. He spends countless hours teaching philosophy at the local university, waiting for something to make the words crawl out of him with the same vigorous appetite they once did. And he finds it, at the most unexpected moment. Guinevere Westbrook is a woman haunted by the sins of her past. And she just happens to be the muse he had been waiting for, even though she refuses to accept it. So, he orchestrates a game meant for two. A game. That's all it was. Until it wasn't. Adult themes, proceed with caution. All images belong to their respective owners. Source: Pinterest.

You can run from the blood you shed, not the blood you share. After suffering extensive nerve damage to his right hand, Luca knows he will never be whole again. Forgoing all additional medical treatment offered by the British Military, he is released after a total of two tours. Venturing back home to Machester, he finds the love of his life in bed with his elder brother. In a split second, Luca decides to start over, killing them both and moving to the United States. With murder and depression recently added to his long list of personality defects, he promptly finds himself a shrink and a physiotherapist in a desperate attempt to fix both his broken body and mind. However, with his mother left behind to clean up his mess and his father on the hunt for his "missing" first born son, a happy ever after is not in the cards.

I chuckled slightly and shook my head. "Does that usually work for you? The cute little remarks and that nice smile." I teased. He gave me a sheepish look of surprise. "Most girls would be flattered at my attempt to flirt with them." I scoffed and shook my head. "Well, as a member of the "most girls" community, I can say that I am not." "Wow. That's a bit harsh." He gave me a smug look and crossed his arms. "Sorry," I shrugged. "I'm immune to boy charms. In fact, I think I'm allergic." "Well, don't think so highly of yourself. Just because you have cute dimples and a pretty face, doesn't mean I find you attractive." ------------------------------ Maya Cameron is a senior at Ohio State University and this is the year where you need to get your life together before you get pushed out into the real world. Writing is the only thing that keeps her sane after all of the trauma she's been though. With her mom and dad's unfortunate death, she's been left under the care of her evil step-aunt and forced to stay with her annoying step-cousin. As if college isn't stressful enough. And then there's this other guy in her life. They met online by accident and have been talking for months but she's not brave enough to make it something real. Will Ashby is the all-around superstar on campus. He's practically royalty because he's the running back on the Ohio State Football team: one of the best college football teams in America. Will is the person guys want to be and guy girls want to be with. But in actuality, he'd rather blend in with the background noise. His only focus has been football and finishing his degree. That was until he met this girl. He doesn't even know her name or what she looks like, but she's the girl he'd want to be real with. Because of circumstances, Will needs an English tutor or he won't be able to play. And much to her dismay, Maya is the perfect person for the job. Started: January 2021 Completed: October 2021

"Dawn..you're joking right? I guess I've changed a lot but even Jacobe tells me I look the same..how can you not recognize me right away?" The blonde girl was stunning, like she'd jumped right out of a painting..and she spoke like we'd known each other for years and while she did feel exasperatingly familiar..I don't know her "I'm sorry..but- My name is Calliope, Is Dawn a friend of yours? And maybe Jacobe is a new student?" ********** Calliope Kāne was excited A new year at UCLA as a youth counselor was sure to bring in bright faces, precious friendships and sweet memories to last lifetimes while she finishes her own Masters of Psychology as well. But there's something not right happening. A crack in her world is happening when she befriends an eccentric new engineering student, Ekaterina Vladkov. Slowly though, the cracks of her former memories begin to reemerge. Forcing Calliope to confront her bleak past, and even darker lovers THIS IS THE SECOND BOOK TO KING OF SUNSET DRIVE #17 in Afterstory

❝Admit it, Flower. You just can't stay away from me, can you?❞ ••••• Rose Adams lives a life constantly on the move. Every person, every friendship, every place: it's all been temporary. Though, life shocks her when she moves to a small town and actually grows... attached. She suddenly finds herself wanting to stay. Specifically, for the egoistic and charming boy who can't seem to stay away from her. ••••• WARNING: I wrote this book when I was 15 in the middle of quarantine while I was bored. It literally has no plot and is discontinued!

That family is filled with nothing but horrible people. The Russos, one of America's and Italy's most opulent families. Everyone fears and respects them. Although they're very well-known, nobody truly knows how dysfunctional that family is. That is, until Lia Hale gets caught up with one of the Russo quadruplets. Eliomar Russo, the oldest, not to mention the heir to the Russo empire. ~ "The world doesn't revolve around you, Elio," I heard Francesca say to her brother. "Can't you just be open-minded for once?" Ellie sounded annoyed. Whatever it was the two were discussing, I think it had something to do with Elio and I's relationship. Highest Rankings: #1 in swirl #1 in wealthy #7 in celebrity #1 in bgwb #1 in wmbw #4 in interracial #1 in money 9/29/2022 #14 in teen fiction #1 in billionaire 9/18/2022 #6 in rich 9/29/2022

He is a monarch. Untouchable Distant. But, even more then that, he is the Sun King. -- What happens when the King lays eyes on a dumb (mute) woman named Anastasia? As you know, my descriptions stink!

I lied," I say still looking at his lips, he opens his eyes and gazes over at me. "Uh oh," he whispers, not breaking eye contact. I am suddenly aware of his lingering stare. He looks at me everywhere, every inch, there was no hiding from it. His gaze lingers on my lips. "Why do you think it's okay to lie to me?" He teases, staring into my eyes. He takes my hand and kisses it. I stare dumbfounded and lose my train of thought for a moment. "I'm good at lying," I say with a shrug. He only smirks and kisses my hand again. He then pulls me towards him, so that I am on top of him. ─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ─── Nora Farris is grief stricken by the death of her father eight months ago. Nora tries to gain a sense of normalcy as her senior year of high school draws to a close, but her plans are thrown off track when she bumps into Ezra Montgomery at her weekly therapy sessions. Ezra and Nora both have their own long lists of problems, could they figure them out together, or will their baggage be too much for them both to carry?