New as of April 2026 Wattpad Exclusive! Completed Story ❤️ They say every family has its secrets. I was raised among candlelight and careful affections, where longing was hidden behind polite smiles and duty pressed heavier than any silk gown. When Lieutenant Ashcombe entered my world, love became both my greatest hope and my deepest danger. As our hearts drew closer, shadows began to gather at the edges of my life. Jealousy, betrayal, and old wrongs stirred in the quiet corners of our home. I found myself bound to two women by fate and by secrets that would not rest. Each stolen moment of happiness seemed to awaken something unseen, something that demanded sacrifice and forgiveness. This is not only a tale of love, but of endurance, hope, and the mysteries that linger long after the candles have burned low. If you listen closely, you may hear the echo of my story in the hush between heartbeats.

Ryan Brooks has a busy summer planned. From work to conducting research for her master's degree. She's ready to find a balance between business and fun... until an unexpected, whirlwind potential romance saturates her schedule. What's the worst that could happen?

Stephanie Morgan will not let anything derail her career as a top international lawyer. So when she comes face-to-face with the one man she hoped she'd never see again, Stephanie has no choice but to double down on her lies... Because if he finds out the truth, nothing will ever be the same again. ***** Six years after a weekend fling with her law school nemesis, Michael Wellington, Stephanie is hiding a secret that could change the lives of many. The last thing she wants is for Mike to find out. Groomed for success from the day he was born, with a powerful family whose wealth and influence go back generations, Mike is everything she's not. His charming arrogance makes him the last person she wants to deal with, even if she can't deny the attraction between them. So, as Stephanie takes the world by storm as one of the most successful international lawyers, she keeps up the lies and the facade that she started with her twin sister all those years ago... But what will she do when the house of cards comes crashing down? [[word count: 80,000 - 90,000 words]] Cover designed by Jenna Conrad

Cali Wilson desperately needs money. She had her father's gigantic gambling debt and 4 months overdue rent to pay. When she saw a job opening that offered a place to stay and your choice of salary, she immediately applied. She expected her debt to be paid, but what she didn't expect was her life to be turned completely upside down. Meet Christian Wright, the only son and successor of Wright Corporations. Born with the brains, the looks, and the money- he was the total package. Except there was one problem: his personality. Not only was he rude, self-centered and arrogant, he also had an extremely short temper. Employees were fired for little things like being a minute late to a tiny typo in a report. Everyone in the company knew about his horrible personality and avoided him as if he was the devil himself. When his personal secretary is fired for the 3rd time that month and nobody wanted to be the replacement, the Human Resources department had no choice but to give an outrageous offer just to get someone on the job as soon as possible. What will happen when these two are brought together? #3 in Romance [05.03.16] **warning- this story was one of the first ones I've ever written on Wattpad so there is a lot of room for improvements