Office enemies fight for the same promotion, while resisting their growing chemistry. LAYLA masks her insecurities behind perfectionism. The goofy girl who loved flowers and cooking for her parents is now a workaholic and out of touch with herself. All she's able to focus on is to get promoted so that she has a chance to feel confident and earn her dad's long-awaited approval. LUCAS hides a heavy burden with charm and nonchalance. The boy who used to be nurturing and open now pretends to joke around without a care. What he doesn't share is that he might want that promotion to fulfill his own voids just like her. One thing leads to another, and the two find themselves in unprofessional settings where their masks slowly come off, showing how similar they are, and just how much they might need each other. "Loved this story. It had everything that makes a story amazing. Fuming hot chemistry. Believable flawed characters that changed and matured through chapters. " - loriblu2000 "This was just the kind of story I've been looking for. So cute and also realistic. I adored the characters and their banters sooo much." - draama__queen "I absolutely adore Layla and Lucas and and they are characterized so beautifully that it's almost impossible for them not to become instant favorites." - Wisal13 "I LOVE Layla's strong character, the strong female lead because it's literally so rare, especially on Wattpad, and I loved that the male lead, not once tried to show how MANLY he is and exert his power because of his insecurities, like in most books." - maddylewis998 "This book made me laugh , cry and did some other things too hehe.. This is one of the best rom-com books I've ever read I have to re-read again.. Lots of love" - jamsniee "Sooo I started reading this at 1am and finished at 10:30 am... and it was so fking worth it! " - cassie2736

He swiped my sweat-soaked hair off my neck, resting his lips against my ear. His fiery breaths blew across my earlobe. My body shuddered once again, craving more of him. "You're not the first woman to think she could seduce me into bed because of who I am, what I write. And you won't be the last." He gave a small chuckle, pulling down my dress, so it covered me. "But," he said in a low growl, "so far...... you're my favorite." Breaths poured from my lips at those words. My heart fluttered inside my pounding chest. His favorite, my brain stuck to his words like glue. Clinging to the small hope we'd continue this somewhere else, more than once. We stayed in that position for a moment before his body heat disappeared from my back. He lit a cigarette in front of me, the flash of the lighter illuminating his flushed, sweat-soaked face. I leaned against the brick wall, finding comfort in the coolness against my heated skin. His eyes met mine again. I didn't think I could move from the spot, but he forced me to when he held up a red, lacy thong in between his fingers. My red lacy thong. Fucking panty thief! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Their worlds collided in a heated, passion-filled hook-up behind a bar, bringing their broken pieces together. And now? Mercy finds herself as C.J. Cole's intern. The very Mr. Cole who wrote the most romantic, erotic books she had ever laid eyes on. How could she manage to keep her panties on around him? Or control herself? Hint: she won't. Mature warning.

Declan "Boss" Packard is dominating and powerful, with a deep need for control. Being the leader of a Special Ops team at Knight Security, his missions are priority and his teammates are his life. The word "love" has never been a part of Declan's vocabulary and he has never been interested in romantic bullshit, but Lexi Bradshaw changes that in an instant. Lexi awakens every protective and possessive fiber of Declan's being, but when her past returns to haunt her can Declan surrender his need for control in order to save her life?

Scarlett, a workaholic publicist, finds herself unable to resist a tempting offer when sparks fly with her newest client. ***** Vice President of a prestigious PR firm, Scarlett Bardot's life is consumed with work. To push back the harsh memories of her past and the untimely end of her short-lived marriage, she has managed to make it to the top by devoting herself to her profession... to everyone but herself. When she lands the client of a lifetime, she assumes this job will be like all the ones before it. Giovanni Martinelli is a world-famous Italian designer, known for his impeccable sense of style, impressive wealth, and drop-dead good looks. He comes with a reputation, but Scarlett has never been afraid of a challenge, even if it isn't the one she expected. Giovanni is beyond charming, and it's not long before Scarlett finds herself under his spell. Both reeling from past heartbreak, but unable to deny the chemistry between them, an arrangement is made: no strings attached, no commitment, only pleasure. It's a perfect plan on paper, but how long will it be until "just tonight" isn't enough? Book One of the No Strings Attached series Content warning: This story contains themes of domestic abuse, child abuse, addiction, and attempted suicide. Cover designed by Regina Dionela

„Wir sind wie parallele Linien, Alicia. Wir haben so viel gemeinsam, werden uns aber nie treffen. Und auch wenn es mathematisch unmöglich ist, wird meine Linie enden, während deine einfach weiterverläuft." ~ Fynn, ein Mathe-Geek mit Vorliebe für schwarzen Kaffee und guten Rätseln, hat beschlossen, dass ihn nichts mehr im Leben hält. Denn er weiß, dass er niemals die Distanz zwischen den beiden Linien überqueren kann. Aber wenn er schon geht, möchte er Alicia darauf aufmerksam machen. Auf seine ganz eigene Art und Weise. ~ *TRIGGERWARNUNG: Inhalt - Selbstmord. Bitte lest euch zuerst das erste Kapitel mit dem Titel 'Triggerwarnung' durch, bevor ihr die Geschichte beginnt. Danke* ~ Wattys2017-Gewinner in der Kategorie "Die Originale" ~ ©Story by featheryx ©Cover 1 by Azyrit - momentan in Benutzung ©Cover 2 by heartsforsale (Da ich zwei wunderbare Cover bekommen habe, wechsle ich sie ab und zu miteinander aus)

He was leaning up against the wall of the bus stop, his muscular arm above his head, his jet black hair was messy as the wind scraped past it as well. "You're surprisingly good at avoiding people," He stated, the deepness of his voice shocked me; it was was smooth like ribbon. He stretched closer towards me, "but, I'm surprisingly good at finding people." - Everyone had heard of Adam Valentino, he wasn't shy of famous in our town. He was the classic bad boy, his reputation was well known and everyone knew that if you cross him, you wouldn't ever be able to cross him again. This all changed, however, when he reappeared at school after a month of suddenly disappearing, with his eyesight lost and a navigator cane by his side. No one knew what had happened. Except me. -- Highest Ranking : #63 Teen Fiction Started : 26/12/16 Finished : 17/02/18 Spin off - Daylight: Ongoing, so check it out!

•[COMPLETED]• Book-1 of Costello series. Valentina is a free spirited bubbly girl who can sometimes be very annoyingly kind and sometimes just.. annoying. She has lived in Texas as long as she can remember with her mother with no knowledge of her rest of her family. Suddenly her life takes a huge turn. Loved ones are lost and sudden revelations are made. She is not very good at dealing with changes. Well let's just say she is in for a huge surprise when she finds out about her father and the fact that she has six brothers. Yeah that's gonna be fun :) . . Yup this is another older brother/ mafia family story. Enjoy! Best rankings: #1 in siblings #1 in Big brothers #1 in American mafia #1 in Costello #1 in cousin #1 in lost Princess #2 in mafia brothers #2 in lost daughter #3 in badass #3 in family secrets #4 in older brother #5 in sarcasm #4 in sister #4 in reunited

In her final year of high school, Olivia Romano is a master at evading attention, preferring to blend into the shadows. However, a sudden realization strikes her: she hasn't experienced anything truly exhilarating. Determined to break free from her self-imposed isolation, she hatches a daring plan. What better way to step out of her comfort zone than by becoming the fake girlfriend of the notorious bad boy, Cameron "Cam" Percy? As Olivia agrees to Cam's unconventional request, she can't help but feel a pang of impending heartbreak. Her infatuation with the enigmatic rebel grows stronger each day, while Cam remains indifferent to her true feelings. With every passing moment, Olivia questions how long she can maintain this charade before her heart shatters completely. In this captivating tale of self-discovery and unexpected romance, Olivia must navigate the tumultuous waters of teenage emotions, secrets, and the fine line between pretending and genuine affection. Will she find the courage to reveal her true self to Cam, or will their facade unravel, leaving her heartbroken and more lost than ever before? ***Mature audience only

Vier Jahre können eine echt lange Zeit sein, in der sich alles ändern kann - oder eben auch gar nichts. Das stellt zumindest Elena Spencer fest, als sie nach einem vierjährigen College-Aufenthalt wieder nach New York zurückkehrt. Ihre Freunde sind immer noch die verrückteste, liebenswerte Clique, die es gibt. New York - ihre Heimat, die sie echt vermisst hatte - hat sich nicht verändert. Und auch ihre Gefühle für Alex, ihren ehemaligen besten Freund, sind immer noch da, was sie feststellen muss, als sie ihm wieder über den Weg läuft. ~abgeschlossen~ copyright ©LenaLightning