Pierre Dupont-a wealthy, kindhearted merchant-grieves the loss of his beloved wife, Nicolette, who died giving birth to their twins. Consumed by sorrow, he drowns himself in alcohol, as one man watches with cold amusement-Gabriel d'Ernemont, Pierre's devoted valet. Or so Pierre believes. Beneath the surface, Gabriel harbors a hatred so deep, so consuming, that every moment spent within Pierre's home is another step toward vengeance. Pierre's suffering should be satisfying. But it isn't enough-not yet. So Gabriel will become Pierre's lifeline, his only pillar of support. He will make Pierre trust him. Need him. Want him. "...And when Pierre finally gives his body and heart to me, I will crush it with my own hands." 🛑 WARNING 🛑 ⬇️⬇️⬇️ This story includes explicit sexual content, emotional and psychological manipulation, heavy alcohol use, violence, childhood abuse, and references to sexual exploitation. Reader discretion is advised.

Rydell is trying to get by. Suffering from panic attacks takes a tole on her life, but she's getting through it as best she can. She's a computer science major at Daxton U, and is about to be the co-creator of a video game to help kids with behavioral disabilities. She is busy, determined, and there's no time for distraction. Scott is loved by everyone, except maybe his parents. Captain of Daxton U's hockey team, and a shoe-in for the big leagues, he knows exactly what he wants, and he won't let anything get in the way of that. So when he fails Spanish and is facing the possibility of being a seat warmer for the season, he finds a solution- Rydell Rivens. trigger warnings: mentions of sexual abuse, and anxiety

Redamancy; (n.) the act of loving the one who loves you; a love returned in full. - It's been 3 years since Wren last saw Tate. The last time they spoke, words were said, and promises that were made to be forever were broken. What will happen once they meet again? Will their betrayal affect the way they look at each other? Or will they go back to what once was a Redamancy? TW: Eating disorder, mental health struggles, self harm, Physical and mental abuse, etc,, SEXUAL THEMES/CONTENT 18+

Top 10 in Romance, July 2021 Top 10 in Vacation, July 2021 1st place in Romance in The Rose Awards 2020 __________________________________________________ An impulsive one-night stand with a stranger leads Jules on a journey of self-discovery, forcing her to navigate the complexities of family, love and secrets as she uncovers the man's identity. __________________________________________________ Jules Prescott doesn't do impulsive and reckless, no way no how. Until one ill-fated night and a botched attempt at a one night stand with a sinfully handsome stranger. When she wakes up with no memory of the encounter, Jules is mortified and vanishes from the stranger's bed without a word. Impulsive? Check. Reckless? Check check. Stupid? Triple check. Jules leaves town for a much needed getaway, joining her brother in sunny Palm Springs for what he promises will be relaxing SoCal fun. Just what the doctor ordered... Luke Connelly is no stranger to women falling in lust at first sight when they lay their eyes on him, which is exactly what happens when Jules Prescott stumbles into his arms. Acting on it, however? Rarely does he indulge. With a burgeoning marketing business he doesn't have time to chase just one skirt. But after their admittedly adorable meeting, he can't stop himself from following the brunette into the bar... and taking her home. When he wakes up and she's gone, Luke takes up his college buddy on an offer to join him in the desert to blow off some steam. Surely that will help him forget about the vanishing vixen who hasn't left his mind since she left his bed.

[2022 Watty's Shortlist] *OMT's SEQUEL* Emmy and Brooks made it work One More Time. Sure, it was messy and not always sexy but that's what their love is about. It's low key unhealthy and high key relatable. Dealing with Trix and Travis's wedding plans, Emmy and Brooks navigate the murky waters of their own relationship. A cozy cabin, a Valentine tryst, and a sun-soaked Caribbean yacht are only the beginning. Crashing into love is anything but romantic and these two love birds are about to learn the truth the hard way. If they go down, at least they crash and burn together. ⚠️ references to sex & drugs, frequent profanity & sarcasm [[word count: 80,000]] Cover Design: Kat Pace

Joey is New Orleans' newest resident. With no family or friends, she takes a job as a photographer at Marley Gym to scrape by. Her muse: Harold Beaumont, the merciless boxing champ.

Ava knows who Jimmy O'Brien is - her first love and soulmate. Forced to spend time apart, Ava and Jim deal with their trust issues and insecurities. When the lovers finally reunite and resolve to fight for each other, their fragile happiness is put to the test once more. This time, by their past, the secrets they didn't know existed, and the demands of Jim's successful career. He's her strength; she's his weakness. Together, they are two pieces of a puzzle that fit beautifully; two lovers whose souls match perfectly. The world threatens to break them. The only thing left to do is protect their love at all costs. Content warning: this book contains mentions of a miscarriage that can be upsetting to some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

Bryn Jasper's life is stressful enough when she's competing in her first-ever national writing contest. To her, people have what they're good at, and life is best when they stick to it. Ace Abbot, senior and highschool quarterback, doesn't quite care what Bryn Jasper believes. When Ace makes a mistake that lands him in Bryn's corner of the world, the infuriating, intoxicating tensions run high between them. And though he's what Bryn calls a jock, Ace has a writer in him, same as her. Adding in some dangerous encounters and risky situations, Bryn and Ace find themselves inseparably entangled in each other's lives over and over again. Before long, everything Bryn knows about love and talent is flipped on its head, leaving her with one worry: How can she navigate through her feelings for Ace, without getting hurt, or losing all she's worked for, in the process? _______________ "ACE OF HEARTS" _______________ WARNINGS: LANGUAGE, MATURE THEMES, CLICHE, SOME SEXY SCENES

"I'd give it all up for you, Avery," Finn urges. His hands are gripping onto my cheeks and I don't know why I'm letting him get so close to me when I told myself I wouldn't let this happen. All I know is that I could cry at his touch. I miss him so much. "The job, the team, everything," he continues. I swallow the lump in my throat as my eyes dart between his. He seems so desperate and I want to sock myself in the jaw when I'm tempted to wipe the single tear that fell to his cheek. "Because I've seen what it's like to live without you. I know what it's like to see you with someone else, and nothing is worth that. Not even the NHL." The sequel to Ice.

Antagonists to Lovers | Forbidden Romance | Julie Stevens just wants a simple life, but the brooding, intensely handsome and mysterious fighter named Joey Ryder, turns her entire world upside down. It doesn't help that she's had a crush on him-through the TV screen-for years...but he doesn't know that. Yet. FEATURED @StoriesUndiscovered for the month of July 2022 FEATURED @Romance on Wattpad ... Sports therapist, Julie Stevens, reconsiders her taste in men when a brooding, legendary MMA fighter walks into her small-town gym. The fighter needs a team to prepare him for the brutal, winner-takes-all Warlord tournament. Meeting him person, she learns that he's crass, difficult, and even hostile... But she can't turn him away, as this is the break that the gym needs. Not only does she have to deal with the fact that Ryder was her celebrity crush for many years, but she also can't catch a break with the grumpy fighter. Every encounter seems to go wrong... and then, one day, it doesn't. Ryder's walls peel back, piece by piece, until the complicated warrior reveals a man who loves hard, and unequivocally. But Julie signed a contract with the gym's main coach stating that she'll never cross that line. They both know it, but they can't stop throwing looks as strong as his punches. Will Julie risk losing the gym that she holds up in her brother's honor? What will she think when secrets are dragged out of Ryder's shadows that he'd much rather keep hidden? ... Friendly for all readers who enjoy a steamy, tension filled romance with drops of humor. Knowledge and/or interest in MMA not required. ... AWARDS: 🥇1ST PLACE The Carnival Awards -- Romance 2020 🥇1ST PLACE in Boba Awards - Romance 2022 🥉3rd Place ROMANCE Besties Award 2020 🏆Best Cover for Carnival Awards 2020